usatoday--2020-06-25--'Nearby' star may have three Super-Earths

• The system is home to at least two , and perhaps three , super-Earth sized exoplanets .
• The star is a red dwarf star that 's roughly half as massive as our sun .
• The as-yet-unconfirmed planet could be within the system 's `` habitable zone . ''
A nearby star hosts one of the closest multi-planet systems to Earth , researchers report in a new study published Thursday in the peer-reviewed journal Science .
The system is home to at least two , and perhaps three , super-Earth size exoplanets , according to the study .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And a super-Earth is just a planet with more mass than Earth , but less than a larger planet such as Uranus or Neptune , according to Universe Today .
Overall , in the past 25 years , researchers have discovered more than 4,000 exoplanets , including some Earth-like planets that may have the potential to harbor life .
These two or three exoplanets ' proximity to our solar system offers a promising opportunity to study exoplanet atmospheres using the James Webb Space Telescope , which is scheduled for launch in 2021 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ searching the universe for signs of alien civilizations : 'Now we know where to look' '' These planets will provide the best possibilities for more detailed studies , including the search for life outside our solar system , '' said study lead author Sandra Jeffers , an astrophysicist at the University of Göttingen in Germany .
The star , known as GJ887 , is a red dwarf that 's roughly half as massive as our sun .
And as for solar flares , which can be dangerous to life on nearby planets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If someone had to live around a red dwarf , they would want to choose a quieter star like GJ 887 , ” writes Lund University astronomer Melvyn Davies in a related Perspective in the journal Science .
Davies was not part of the study .
While the two conformed planets may be too hot for liquid water , the as-yet-unconfirmed planet could be within the system 's `` habitable zone . ''
Looking familiar : Has NASA discovered another Earth ?
Perhaps “ If further observations confirm the presence of the third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GJ 887 could become one of the most-studied planetary systems in the Solar neighborhood , ” Davies writes .
The star and its planets were discovered by astronomers using the European Southern Observatory telescope , which is in the Chilean desert .

'Nearby' star may have three Super-Earths
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The system is home to at least two, and perhaps three, super-Earth sized exoplanets.
The star is a red dwarf star that's roughly half as massive as our sun.
The as-yet-unconfirmed planet could be within the system's "habitable zone."
Hello, neighbors?
A nearby star hosts one of the closest multi-planet systems to Earth, researchers report in a new study published Thursday in the peer-reviewed journal Science.
(Of course, at about 64 trillion miles away, that's nearby in cosmic terms only.)
The system is home to at least two, and perhaps three, super-Earth size exoplanets, according to the study.
Exoplanets are planets that orbit other stars. And a super-Earth is just a planet with more mass than Earth, but less than a larger planet such as Uranus or Neptune, according to Universe Today.
Overall, in the past 25 years, researchers have discovered more than 4,000 exoplanets, including some Earth-like planets that may have the potential to harbor life.
These two or three exoplanets' proximity to our solar system offers a promising opportunity to study exoplanet atmospheres using the James Webb Space Telescope, which is scheduled for launch in 2021.
Hunting for clues: Scientists are searching the universe for signs of alien civilizations: 'Now we know where to look'
"These planets will provide the best possibilities for more detailed studies, including the search for life outside our solar system," said study lead author Sandra Jeffers, an astrophysicist at the University of Göttingen in Germany.
The star, known as GJ887, is a red dwarf that's roughly half as massive as our sun. And as for solar flares, which can be dangerous to life on nearby planets, this star is relatively inactive.
“If someone had to live around a red dwarf, they would want to choose a quieter star like GJ 887,” writes Lund University astronomer Melvyn Davies in a related Perspective in the journal Science. Davies was not part of the study.
While the two conformed planets may be too hot for liquid water, the as-yet-unconfirmed planet could be within the system's "habitable zone."
Looking familiar: Has NASA discovered another Earth? Perhaps
“If further observations confirm the presence of the third planet in the habitable zone, then GJ 887 could become one of the most-studied planetary systems in the Solar neighborhood,” Davies writes.
The star and its planets were discovered by astronomers using the European Southern Observatory telescope, which is in the Chilean desert.


usatoday--2020-06-25--Fact check: Supreme Court decision doesn't give DACA recipients jobs over U.S. citizens

The claim : The recent Supreme Court decision on DACA made it illegal to hire U.S. citizens over DACA recipients The recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program after the Trump administration sought to end it was met with much fanfare and fury .
False claims about the ruling 's implications also spread online almost immediately after the high court released its decision .
“ Over 40 million Americans are out of work & the Supreme Court just made it illegal today to hire US citizens over DACA recipients , ” We Build The Wall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donations for border wall construction , wrote on Facebook on June 18 , the day of the decision .
There is no language in the majority opinion that requires businesses to hire DACA recipients .
There are also no implications for the employment of U.S. citizens in the decision .
'We won ' : DACA recipients overwhelmed by surprise Supreme Court victory over Trump The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is an executive branch policy that deprioritizes the deportation of immigrants in the U.S. illegally for a renewable two-year period .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though it does n't provide a pathway to citizenship .
The program was created by President Barack Obama in 2012 after bipartisan talks for the Development , Relief , and Education for Alien Minors Act collapsed .
The DREAM Act would have provided additional legal protections and a pathway to citizenship for the eligible undocumented population .
To be eligible for the program , DACA recipients must have been brought to the United States unlawfully before their 16th birthdays and before 2007 .
Recipients must also be enrolled in school , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the military .
They can not have been convicted of a felony , significant misdemeanor or more than three lesser crimes .
DACA does not provide eligibility for any federal aid programs , including assistance for food , health care and housing .
Recipients can renew their participation in the program every two years , which costs $ 495 for each application .
Neither the program nor the Supreme Court ’ s recent opinion requires any employer to hire DACA recipients over U.S. citizens .
DACA recipients have no restrictions on what types @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what schools they can attend .
There is also no preferential treatment afforded DACA recipients from the program , nor is there any discernable legal benefit for a corporation to hire a DACA recipient over a U.S. citizen .
U.S. employers are free to hire or deny employment to U.S. citizens , DACA recipients and other people with legal work authorization status .
There were 643,560 DACA recipients in the United States as of March , according to the Migration Policy Institute .
The think tank also estimates that there are over 1.3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the program should the federal government permit new applications .
The Trump administration originally ended the program in September 2017 , but court orders have stayed the move .
With the recent Supreme Court decision , the administration ’ s attempt to wind down the program has been blocked for now .
On June 18 , the Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration improperly rescinded DACA , forcing the administration to seek another way to cancel the program .
Chief Justice John Roberts , who wrote the majority opinion , called the Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rescission '' of DACA “ arbitrary and capricious.
” The ruling echoes other recent decisions , like the court ’ s census citizenship case last year , which hinged on whether the administration properly followed the Administrative Procedure Act , a federal law that governs how federal agencies issue regulations and take other actions .
`` We do not decide whether DACA or its rescission are sound policies , '' Roberts said .
`` We address only whether the agency complied with the procedural requirement that it provide a reasoned explanation for its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consider the conspicuous issues of whether to retain forbearance and what if anything to do about the hardship to DACA recipients . ''
The 5-4 majority consisted of Roberts alongside the liberal wing of the court .
Associate Justices Samuel Alito , Neil Gorsuch , Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas , who comprise the court 's conservative bloc , dissented .
`` The Court still does not resolve the question of DACA ’ s rescission , '' Alito wrote .
`` Instead , it tells the Department of Homeland Security to go back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing in the language of the decision which privileges DACA recipients for jobs over U.S. citizens .
The court ruling only has implications for the work authorization of DACA recipients .
The immediate effect of the decision is that the DACA program will continue ; recipients will retain protections from deportation and won ’ t lose their work authorizations .
The program will continue to require that recipients reapply for renewed status every two years .
But soon after the court 's ruling , President Donald Trump said his administration would try again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court ’ s recent ruling on the Trump administration ’ s decision to rescind the DACA program has no implications for the employment of U.S. citizens .
By upholding the program , the court preserves DACA ’ s work authorizations for the undocumented immigrants who are participants in the program .
We rate this claim FALSE because it is not supported by our research .
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Fact check: Supreme Court decision doesn’t give DACA recipients jobs over U.S. citizens
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The claim: The recent Supreme Court decision on DACA made it illegal to hire U.S. citizens over DACA recipients
The recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program after the Trump administration sought to end it was met with much fanfare and fury. False claims about the ruling's implications also spread online almost immediately after the high court released its decision.
“Over 40 million Americans are out of work & the Supreme Court just made it illegal today to hire US citizens over DACA recipients,” We Build The Wall Inc., a nonprofit group that raises donations for border wall construction, wrote on Facebook on June 18, the day of the decision.
There is no language in the majority opinion that requires businesses to hire DACA recipients. There are also no implications for the employment of U.S. citizens in the decision.
'We won': DACA recipients overwhelmed by surprise Supreme Court victory over Trump
DACA, explained
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is an executive branch policy that deprioritizes the deportation of immigrants in the U.S. illegally for a renewable two-year period. The program also gives work authorization to recipients, though it doesn't provide a pathway to citizenship.
The program was created by President Barack Obama in 2012 after bipartisan talks for the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act collapsed. The DREAM Act would have provided additional legal protections and a pathway to citizenship for the eligible undocumented population.
To be eligible for the program, DACA recipients must have been brought to the United States unlawfully before their 16th birthdays and before 2007. Recipients must also be enrolled in school, a high school graduate or honorably discharged from the military. They cannot have been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor or more than three lesser crimes.
DACA does not provide eligibility for any federal aid programs, including assistance for food, health care and housing. Recipients can renew their participation in the program every two years, which costs $495 for each application.
Neither the program nor the Supreme Court’s recent opinion requires any employer to hire DACA recipients over U.S. citizens. DACA recipients have no restrictions on what types of jobs they can apply for or what schools they can attend.
There is also no preferential treatment afforded DACA recipients from the program, nor is there any discernable legal benefit for a corporation to hire a DACA recipient over a U.S. citizen. U.S. employers are free to hire or deny employment to U.S. citizens, DACA recipients and other people with legal work authorization status.
There were 643,560 DACA recipients in the United States as of March, according to the Migration Policy Institute. The think tank also estimates that there are over 1.3 million people who would be eligible for the program should the federal government permit new applications.
The Supreme Court's DACA decision
The Trump administration originally ended the program in September 2017, but court orders have stayed the move. With the recent Supreme Court decision, the administration’s attempt to wind down the program has been blocked for now.
On June 18, the Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration improperly rescinded DACA, forcing the administration to seek another way to cancel the program. Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, called the Department of Homeland Security’s "total rescission" of DACA “arbitrary and capricious.”
The ruling echoes other recent decisions, like the court’s census citizenship case last year, which hinged on whether the administration properly followed the Administrative Procedure Act, a federal law that governs how federal agencies issue regulations and take other actions.
"We do not decide whether DACA or its rescission are sound policies," Roberts said. "We address only whether the agency complied with the procedural requirement that it provide a reasoned explanation for its action. Here the agency failed to consider the conspicuous issues of whether to retain forbearance and what if anything to do about the hardship to DACA recipients."
The 5-4 majority consisted of Roberts alongside the liberal wing of the court. Associate Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas, who comprise the court's conservative bloc, dissented.
"The Court still does not resolve the question of DACA’s rescission," Alito wrote. "Instead, it tells the Department of Homeland Security to go back and try again."
There is nothing in the language of the decision which privileges DACA recipients for jobs over U.S. citizens. The court ruling only has implications for the work authorization of DACA recipients.
The immediate effect of the decision is that the DACA program will continue; recipients will retain protections from deportation and won’t lose their work authorizations. The program will continue to require that recipients reapply for renewed status every two years. But soon after the court's ruling, President Donald Trump said his administration would try again to wind down DACA.
Our ruling: False
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the DACA program has no implications for the employment of U.S. citizens. By upholding the program, the court preserves DACA’s work authorizations for the undocumented immigrants who are participants in the program. We rate this claim FALSE because it is not supported by our research.
Our fact-check sources:
Richard Wolf and Alan Gomez contributed to this reporting.
Thank you for supporting our journalism. You can subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or electronic newspaper replica here.
Our fact check work is supported in part by a grant from Facebook.


usatoday--2020-06-25--7 clever tech tricks you'll use time and time again

Today ’ s tech is loaded with features most of us never use .
Why ?
Simply stated , there ’ s no real user manual .
Maybe no one ever told you that you could unsend an email .
Yes , really .
But you need to set up the feature before you need to use it .
Tap or click for steps on how to unsend an email .
Did you know you can skip the ads on YouTube ?
That is until YouTube realizes we ’ re all doing this trick .
Tap or click here for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ YouTube .
I ’ ve got seven more pro tips up my sleeve to make your digital life better .
We all have things that we only need every once in a while .
For me , it ’ s the annual hunt for the key to unlocking the pod that holds all my Christmas decorations .
Now , the elusive key is always within reach .
If you ’ re using Google Home or Nest , say , “ Hey Google , remember that ( thing to remember ) .
” For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hey Google , remember that the key to the Christmas pod is in my desk drawer.
” When I need it next Thanksgiving , all I need to say is , “ Hey Google , where is the key to the Christmas pod ?
” Google Home will remind me that the key is in my desk .
Nice .
This trick works similarly to Amazon ’ s Echo .
Just replace “ Hey Google ” with “ Alexa ” in the above example .
Tap or click for 6 clever uses for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
2 .
Get Amazon on the phone When you have trouble with an order , there are times when it ’ s easier to talk to a customer service representative rather than write a lengthy note or deal with a chatbot .
An Amazon customer service rep will call you if you know the trick .
While logged into your Amazon account , go to the Contact us page .
At first glance , it appears as only a way to chat with a representative .
Here ’ s the secret sauce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the yellow Start Chatting Now box , in small letters , you ’ ll see the “ We can call you ” link .
Click that , enter your phone number , and you ’ ll see an estimated time before you receive the call .
I ’ ve never waited for more than three minutes .
Be sure to have your order number handy to expedite getting the resolution you desire .
Did you know you can make money , not just spend it with the online giant ?
Tap or click @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazon ’ s Mechanical Turk .
3 .
Hear your TV at only the volume you want Maybe not everyone in your home shares your love of old Westerns or how loud you like TV ’ s volume .
Sure , you can plug wired headphones in your TV ’ s 3.5mm headphone jack .
If your TV has RCA stereo outputs only , use an RCA-to-3.5mm adapter .
But who wants a cord strung from a TV to their head ?
If your TV has Bluetooth , you can pair a Bluetooth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the TV ’ s Settings menu .
Alternatively , check your streaming device .
For example , the Roku app offers Private Listening to stream audio to your phone or tablet , and from there , you can use your earbuds or headset .
The Roku remote has a headphone jack on the side .
Wireless gaming headsets are usually affordable , comfortable , offer excellent sound , and some come with a transmitter .
Make sure the wireless gaming headset you pick supports optical audio for the transmitter .
Get more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or click for 8 Roku tips only the pros know .
I have you covered , too , Fire TV users .
Tap or click here for 10 Amazon Fire handy tricks .
Even in the digital age , a handwritten signature provides a personal touch .
I like to add the signature of my first name only to my email , notes to fans of my show , and on my website .
For security purposes , it ’ s not my authentic signature that I use on legal documents .
Don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mouse or trackpad to get your signature in your computer .
It never looks right .
To create your electronic signature , use a black ink pen , sign a white piece of paper , and scan or photograph it .
Using your favorite photo editor , save the file with a maximum width of 300 pixels .
Keep it at a 1:3 ratio where height is visually one-third of the width .
Also , it ’ s good to be mindful of the file size .
Ideally , any signature graphic should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that it loads quickly for recipients , doesn ’ t delay your emails being sent , and doesn ’ t take up space on mail servers .
Keep in mind that if you ’ re signing legal documents , these documents typically require a secured digital signature using a service such as DocuSign or Adobe Sign .
Microsoft Word documents can now contain electronic signature lines , too .
If you are electronically signing a PDF file , tap or click here for the simple steps on my website .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Apple ’ s AirPods can be your on-demand hearing aid .
Apple introduced a feature , starting with iOS 12 , called Live Listen .
Once set up , you can place your iPhone closer to the person you want to hear , and the AirPods will produce clearer audio for you .
To set up this feature , in your iPhone ’ s Settings and click Control Center .
Select Customize Controls and tap the plus sign next to Hearing .
When ready , place the AirPods in your ears , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( or newer ) home screen or up on an iPhone 8 or older and click the ear icon .
Tap Live Listen .
Are you an Apple user ?
Sign-up for my free twice a week Apple tips newsletter here on my site .
6 .
Make an email that you send expire Gmail has a great feature that lets you put controls on a sent email .
Confidential Mode lets you set expiration dates on an email .
After that date , when the person opens the email , only a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On your desktop , open Gmail and click Compose .
On the bottom row of the Compose window , there is an icon showing a lock with a small clock face .
Here , you can set when the email expires .
Recipients won ’ t have the option to forward , copy , print , or download the email .
You can also make the recipient get a text message with a passcode , too .
Go ahead , live out your James Bond dreams .
Faxing seems archaic , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There ’ s no need to use a dedicated fax machine or multipurpose printer .
You can use a fax web service .
If the document is not already in your computer , you ’ ll need to scan it or take a photo of it .
Using FaxZero , it ’ s free if you send no more than five faxes per day and only three pages at a time .
There ’ s a FaxZero ad on the cover page that ’ s no big deal .
To send up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ads , it ’ s $ 1.99 per page .
If you need to receive a fax , eFax gives you a virtual fax number to receive for free up to 10 faxed pages per month .
There are paid options , of course , should you go over the free plan .
It ’ s tough living far from people you love , but telephones make that distance much more manageable .
Roaming and long-distance charges and using up tons of your allowed minutes can make phone calls expensive .
But if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ computer ’ s Wi-Fi , those extra costs vanish .
You can even make international calls and save a ton !
Learn how to make calls from your computer and keep your long-distance loved ones close .
.
It ’ s easier than you think !
Learn about all the latest technology on the Kim Komando Show , the nation 's largest weekend radio talk show .
Kim takes calls and dispenses advice on today 's digital lifestyle , from smartphones and tablets to online privacy and data hacks .
For her daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit her website at Komando.com .

7 clever tech tricks you’ll use time and time again
Today’s tech is loaded with features most of us never use. Why? Simply stated, there’s no real user manual.
Maybe no one ever told you that you could unsend an email. Yes, really. But you need to set up the feature before you need to use it. Tap or click for steps on how to unsend an email.
Did you know you can skip the ads on YouTube? That is until YouTube realizes we’re all doing this trick. Tap or click here for the simple secret to bypass ads on YouTube.
I’ve got seven more pro tips up my sleeve to make your digital life better.
1. Use your smart speaker’s smarts
We all have things that we only need every once in a while. For me, it’s the annual hunt for the key to unlocking the pod that holds all my Christmas decorations. Now, the elusive key is always within reach.
If you’re using Google Home or Nest, say, “Hey Google, remember that (thing to remember).” For example, I would say, “Hey Google, remember that the key to the Christmas pod is in my desk drawer.” When I need it next Thanksgiving, all I need to say is, “Hey Google, where is the key to the Christmas pod?” Google Home will remind me that the key is in my desk. Nice.
This trick works similarly to Amazon’s Echo. Just replace “Hey Google” with “Alexa” in the above example.
Tap or click for 6 clever uses for an Amazon Echo that will surprise you.
2. Get Amazon on the phone
When you have trouble with an order, there are times when it’s easier to talk to a customer service representative rather than write a lengthy note or deal with a chatbot. An Amazon customer service rep will call you if you know the trick.
While logged into your Amazon account, go to the Contact us page. At first glance, it appears as only a way to chat with a representative. Here’s the secret sauce. If you look very closely underneath the yellow Start Chatting Now box, in small letters, you’ll see the “We can call you” link.
Click that, enter your phone number, and you’ll see an estimated time before you receive the call. I’ve never waited for more than three minutes. Be sure to have your order number handy to expedite getting the resolution you desire.
Did you know you can make money, not just spend it with the online giant? Tap or click for a beginner’s guide to Amazon’s Mechanical Turk.
3. Hear your TV at only the volume you want
Maybe not everyone in your home shares your love of old Westerns or how loud you like TV’s volume. Sure, you can plug wired headphones in your TV’s 3.5mm headphone jack. If your TV has RCA stereo outputs only, use an RCA-to-3.5mm adapter. But who wants a cord strung from a TV to their head?
If your TV has Bluetooth, you can pair a Bluetooth headset. This option is usually located in the TV’s Settings menu. Alternatively, check your streaming device. For example, the Roku app offers Private Listening to stream audio to your phone or tablet, and from there, you can use your earbuds or headset. The Roku remote has a headphone jack on the side.
Here’s a smart alternative.
Wireless gaming headsets are usually affordable, comfortable, offer excellent sound, and some come with a transmitter. Make sure the wireless gaming headset you pick supports optical audio for the transmitter.
Get more out of your streaming device. Tap or click for 8 Roku tips only the pros know.
I have you covered, too, Fire TV users. Tap or click here for 10 Amazon Fire handy tricks.
4. Make your electronic signature
Even in the digital age, a handwritten signature provides a personal touch. I like to add the signature of my first name only to my email, notes to fans of my show, and on my website. For security purposes, it’s not my authentic signature that I use on legal documents.
Don’t even try to use your mouse or trackpad to get your signature in your computer. It never looks right.
To create your electronic signature, use a black ink pen, sign a white piece of paper, and scan or photograph it. Using your favorite photo editor, save the file with a maximum width of 300 pixels. Keep it at a 1:3 ratio where height is visually one-third of the width.
Also, it’s good to be mindful of the file size. Ideally, any signature graphic should be small (under 50 KB) so that it loads quickly for recipients, doesn’t delay your emails being sent, and doesn’t take up space on mail servers.
Keep in mind that if you’re signing legal documents, these documents typically require a secured digital signature using a service such as DocuSign or Adobe Sign. Microsoft Word documents can now contain electronic signature lines, too.
If you are electronically signing a PDF file, tap or click here for the simple steps on my website.
5 Apple AirPods tricks you need to know AirPods are nice when you’re ready to cut the cord on your earbuds, but they can also do a lot more than just play music. USA TODAY
5. Turn your Apple AirPods into a makeshift hearing aid
If you have difficulty hearing someone during a conversation, Apple’s AirPods can be your on-demand hearing aid. Apple introduced a feature, starting with iOS 12, called Live Listen. Once set up, you can place your iPhone closer to the person you want to hear, and the AirPods will produce clearer audio for you.
To set up this feature, in your iPhone’s Settings and click Control Center. Select Customize Controls and tap the plus sign next to Hearing. When ready, place the AirPods in your ears, and either swipe down your iPhone X (or newer) home screen or up on an iPhone 8 or older and click the ear icon. Tap Live Listen.
Are you an Apple user? Sign-up for my free twice a week Apple tips newsletter here on my site.
6. Make an email that you send expire
Gmail has a great feature that lets you put controls on a sent email. Confidential Mode lets you set expiration dates on an email. After that date, when the person opens the email, only a “Message has expired” notice appears.
On your desktop, open Gmail and click Compose. On the bottom row of the Compose window, there is an icon showing a lock with a small clock face. Here, you can set when the email expires. Recipients won’t have the option to forward, copy, print, or download the email.
You can also make the recipient get a text message with a passcode, too. Go ahead, live out your James Bond dreams.
7. Send a fax or receive a fax for free
Faxing seems archaic, but occasionally you may need to send one. There’s no need to use a dedicated fax machine or multipurpose printer. You can use a fax web service.
If the document is not already in your computer, you’ll need to scan it or take a photo of it. Using FaxZero, it’s free if you send no more than five faxes per day and only three pages at a time. There’s a FaxZero ad on the cover page that’s no big deal. To send up to 25 pages per day with no ads, it’s $1.99 per page.
If you need to receive a fax, eFax gives you a virtual fax number to receive for free up to 10 faxed pages per month. There are paid options, of course, should you go over the free plan.
Bonus Trick: Make phone calls from your computer
It’s tough living far from people you love, but telephones make that distance much more manageable. Roaming and long-distance charges and using up tons of your allowed minutes can make phone calls expensive.
But if you make a phone call using your computer’s Wi-Fi, those extra costs vanish. You can even make international calls and save a ton! Learn how to make calls from your computer and keep your long-distance loved ones close.
. It’s easier than you think!
Learn about all the latest technology on the Kim Komando Show, the nation's largest weekend radio talk show. Kim takes calls and dispenses advice on today's digital lifestyle, from smartphones and tablets to online privacy and data hacks. For her daily tips, free newsletters and more, visit her website at Komando.com.


usatoday--2020-06-25--Costco brings back free samples at some clubs after suspending sampling due to COVID-19, but pulls s

Costco brings back free samples at some clubs after suspending sampling due to COVID-19, but pulls sheet cakes

Costco has started to bring back its legendary free samples to some clubs , but it 's no longer the free food smorgasbord it once was .
Samples are now prepackaged items and kept behind plexiglass shields , according to Bloomberg , which reported Thursday that sampling has returned to as many as 30 Costco locations .
The retailer suspended its popular samples in its wholesale clubs in early March amid the spread of the coronavirus .
It was one of the first programs to be cut as the threat of COVID-19 grew .
Club Demonstration Services , a vendor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , says on its website that clubs in 16 states are in the first phase of the return , noting a limited number of demos are being scheduled for participating clubs each day .
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Sign up here '' Starting slowly will allow Costco and us to make sure we are taking the right steps to engage members safely , while maintaining the proper controls around the demo cart , '' Don Dohanyos , the company 's president , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We will take the lessons learned in our early demos to improve our overall processes while we prepare for future rollouts . ''
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Costco officials did not respond to USA TODAY 's request for comment on the sampling and which clubs have added samples back .
During Costco 's quarterly earnings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the samples would start rolling out in June .
`` It ’ s not going to be where you go and just pick up an open sample with your fingers , '' Galanti said .
While samples are coming back , Costco has stopped selling its half sheet cakes at all U.S. clubs , the company confirmed to USA TODAY , noting , `` as of right now , we have no immediate plans to bring back . ''
`` We are focusing on our smaller 10-inch White and 10-inch Chocolate Cakes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members , '' the company said in a statement .
Costco announced the change in late May in a Facebook post promoting the round cakes .
Many begged Costco to reconsider the change and said the sheet cakes froze well .
`` Please bring back the sheet cakes , even if just for preorder .
The round are not large enough for larger families , '' one member wrote on Costco 's Facebook post .
`` Our grocery store cakes are good , but not Costco good . ''

Costco pulls half-sheet cakes, but brings back free samples at some clubs after suspending sampling due to COVID-19
Show Caption Hide Caption Free samples are set to return to Costco in June For those looking for a free snack while getting their shopping done, Costco says it will be bringing back their popular free samples shortly. Buzz60
Costco has started to bring back its legendary free samples to some clubs, but it's no longer the free food smorgasbord it once was.
Samples are now prepackaged items and kept behind plexiglass shields, according to Bloomberg, which reported Thursday that sampling has returned to as many as 30 of Costco's 548 U.S. locations.
The retailer suspended its popular samples in its wholesale clubs in early March amid the spread of the coronavirus. It was one of the first programs to be cut as the threat of COVID-19 grew.
Club Demonstration Services, a vendor that has handled sampling for Costco for years, says on its website that clubs in 16 states are in the first phase of the return, noting a limited number of demos are being scheduled for participating clubs each day.
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"Starting slowly will allow Costco and us to make sure we are taking the right steps to engage members safely, while maintaining the proper controls around the demo cart," Don Dohanyos, the company's president, said in a June 4 post. "We will take the lessons learned in our early demos to improve our overall processes while we prepare for future rollouts."
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Costco officials did not respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on the sampling and which clubs have added samples back.
During Costco's quarterly earnings call in May, CFO Richard Galanti said the samples would start rolling out in June.
"It’s not going to be where you go and just pick up an open sample with your fingers," Galanti said.
Costco no longer selling sheet cakes
While samples are coming back, Costco has stopped selling its half sheet cakes at all U.S. clubs, the company confirmed to USA TODAY, noting, "as of right now, we have no immediate plans to bring back."
"We are focusing on our smaller 10-inch White and 10-inch Chocolate Cakes that seem to be resonating with our members," the company said in a statement.
Costco announced the change in late May in a Facebook post promoting the round cakes for graduation.
Many begged Costco to reconsider the change and said the sheet cakes froze well.
"Please bring back the sheet cakes, even if just for preorder. The round are not large enough for larger families," one member wrote on Costco's Facebook post. "Our grocery store cakes are good, but not Costco good."
Costco said the sheet cakes aren't available for special order and explained the decision in responding to comments on the Facebook post.
"To help limit personal contact and create more space for social distancing, Costco has reduced service in some departments," Costco wrote.
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usatoday--2020-06-25--7 die, 3 hurt in car crash fleeing U.S. Border Patrol in Texas

Seven people died after a car fleeing the U.S. Border Patrol crashed early Thursday morning in downtown El Paso , Texas .
The crash was one of the deadliest in recent El Paso memory .
The wreck occurred at 2:17 a.m. on West Paisano Drive by West San Antonio Avenue near Union Depot .
El Paso police spokesman Sgt .
Robert Gomez said there were 10 people in a gray Chevrolet Cruze .
Border Patrol agents had attempted to stop the car before it drove off , the agency said .
The car was eastbound on Paisano Drive when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road , crossed the center median and crashed into a parked trailer used for storage at a business , Gomez said .
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The El Paso County medical examiner is working with police to identify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a woman , who may be the mother of a person in the car , kept crying out , `` Mi hija '' ( my daughter ) as a man hugged and tried to console her .
Tire tracks could be seen going straight at the point where West Paisano Drive curves next to the Union Depot The tracks ran over a small gravel median , crossing the westbound lanes , through a chain-link fence before hitting a trailer on the side of the Wicker Tire and Rubber Co .
In an emailed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the Santa Teresa and El Paso Stations attempted to stop a vehicle .
The vehicle fled and was subsequently involved in a motor vehicle accident with multiple fatalities .
`` At this time , the U.S. Border Patrol is cooperating with the active investigation , which is being led by the El Paso Police Department .
The incident is also under review by CBP ’ s Office of Professional Responsibility . ''
The car , which was torn into two , was carried away by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the four-door car was crushed .
Bodies were removed Thursday morning and West Paisano Drive remained closed until about 11:45 a.m. by Durango Street in Union Plaza .
West Paisano Drive runs next to the Rio Grande , west of downtown El Paso .
It had not been disclosed if the car may have been carrying undocumented immigrants .
Gomes said that investigators were working to identify the deceased and notify their families .
It is not uncommon for smugglers to cram a vehicle with migrants who have just crossed the border @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house or other location .
It is the second fatal crash involving a vehicle fleeing Border Patrol on the same stretch of roadway this year .
In January , a 30-year-old man from Ecuador was killed when a Ford Explorer running for Border Patrol crashed in the 400 block of West Paisano Drive .
Authorities said a chase began when Border Patrol agents saw four Ecuadoran migrants being loaded into a 2010 Ford Explorer .
The driver sped away as agents drove toward the vehicle .
During the chase , the driver lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SUV to roll and hit a light pole and a tree .
One passenger was killed and three injured .
The driver , Daniel Humberto Castillo-Nuñez , 35 , of Chaparral , New Mexico , was arrested on charges of intoxication manslaughter and an accident involving death charge for allegedly running from the crash .
In 2002 , West Paisano Drive was also the site of an accident that killed five women in a head-on collision near Ruhlen Court by the now-gone Asarco site .
The crash killed El Paso Principal Mitzi Bond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 , Beatrice Lopez Veloz , 44 , Estela Rueda Martinez , 47 , and Flores ' daughter-in-law Ana Suarez Quiñonez , 30 , according to El Paso Times archives .
The '02 crash spurred barriers and other safety improvement on the roadway .

7 die, 3 hurt in car crash fleeing U.S. Border Patrol in Texas
Seven people died after a car fleeing the U.S. Border Patrol crashed early Thursday morning in downtown El Paso, Texas.
The crash was one of the deadliest in recent El Paso memory.
The wreck occurred at 2:17 a.m. on West Paisano Drive by West San Antonio Avenue near Union Depot.
El Paso police spokesman Sgt. Robert Gomez said there were 10 people in a gray Chevrolet Cruze.
Border Patrol agents had attempted to stop the car before it drove off, the agency said.
The car was eastbound on Paisano Drive when it failed to negotiate a curve in the road, crossed the center median and crashed into a parked trailer used for storage at a business, Gomez said.
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Three people were hospitalized in stable condition, Gomez said.
The El Paso County medical examiner is working with police to identify the dead.
Tow trucks remove car in wreck that killed 7 on Paisano Dr. in Downtown El Paso while fleeing Border Patrol. pic.twitter.com/kmhl9vx0tR — Daniel Borunda (@BorundaDaniel) June 25, 2020
“It’s a bad accident,” Gomez said.
Beyond crime-scene tape, a woman, who may be the mother of a person in the car, kept crying out, "Mi hija" (my daughter) as a man hugged and tried to console her.
Tire tracks could be seen going straight at the point where West Paisano Drive curves next to the Union Depot
The tracks ran over a small gravel median, crossing the westbound lanes, through a chain-link fence before hitting a trailer on the side of the Wicker Tire and Rubber Co.
In an emailed statement, the Border Patrol said: "U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the Santa Teresa and El Paso Stations attempted to stop a vehicle. The vehicle fled and was subsequently involved in a motor vehicle accident with multiple fatalities.
"At this time, the U.S. Border Patrol is cooperating with the active investigation, which is being led by the El Paso Police Department. The incident is also under review by CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility."
The car, which was torn into two, was carried away by a pair of tow trucks. The front of the four-door car was crushed.
Bodies were removed Thursday morning and West Paisano Drive remained closed until about 11:45 a.m. by Durango Street in Union Plaza.
West Paisano Drive runs next to the Rio Grande, west of downtown El Paso.
It had not been disclosed if the car may have been carrying undocumented immigrants. Gomes said that investigators were working to identify the deceased and notify their families.
It is not uncommon for smugglers to cram a vehicle with migrants who have just crossed the border and are being transported to a stash house or other location.
2nd Border Patrol involved fatal crash on West Paisano
It is the second fatal crash involving a vehicle fleeing Border Patrol on the same stretch of roadway this year.
In January, a 30-year-old man from Ecuador was killed when a Ford Explorer running for Border Patrol crashed in the 400 block of West Paisano Drive.
Authorities said a chase began when Border Patrol agents saw four Ecuadoran migrants being loaded into a 2010 Ford Explorer. The driver sped away as agents drove toward the vehicle.
During the chase, the driver lost control on a curve, causing the SUV to roll and hit a light pole and a tree. One passenger was killed and three injured.
The driver, Daniel Humberto Castillo-Nuñez, 35, of Chaparral, New Mexico, was arrested on charges of intoxication manslaughter and an accident involving death charge for allegedly running from the crash.
In 2002, West Paisano Drive was also the site of an accident that killed five women in a head-on collision near Ruhlen Court by the now-gone Asarco site.
The crash killed El Paso Principal Mitzi Bond and Juárez residents Rosario Flores Hernandez, 50, Beatrice Lopez Veloz, 44, Estela Rueda Martinez, 47, and Flores' daughter-in-law Ana Suarez Quiñonez, 30, according to El Paso Times archives.
The '02 crash spurred barriers and other safety improvement on the roadway.


usatoday--2020-06-25--Mount Rushmore should be 'removed,' tribal president says ahead of Trump visit: What's behind the si

SIOUX FALLS , S.D .
– As President Donald Trump prepares to visit Mount Rushmore next week , a South Dakota tribal president is preparing a memo of disapproval .
Oglala Sioux President Julian Bear Runner says the president failed to consult with tribal leaders about the visit to the Black Hills , which the Sioux consider part of their Great Sioux Reservation , land that was never ceded to the United States .
Bear Runner said Trump 's visit requited government-to-government consultation between the tribes and the federal government .
And one other thing : Bear Runner thinks Mount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't believe it should be blown up , because it would cause more damage to the land , '' he said , noting that Indian artifacts could be damaged .
But there are other methods to take down the monument that would have less environmental impact .
`` I agree , '' he said .
`` Removed but not blown up . ''
His comments come amid a wave of statues of historical figures that have been torn down following protests of racial injustice .
Some have criticized the destruction , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands of unchecked mobs as opposed to deliberative decisions by elected leaders .
However , in some cities and states , government officials have led the statues ' removals .
Protesters initially targeted statues of Confederate leaders but have expanded to leaders of the Union as well as pre-Civil War figures .
When some suggested that Mount Rushmore might be next , South Dakota Gov .
Kristi Noem , a Republican , tweeted , “ Not on my watch.
” 'Not on my watch ' : South Dakota governor on taking down Mount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Great Plains Indians : It depicts the faces of four white American leaders who presided over the founding and expansion of European descended ancestors throughout the United States .
It was built on land that the tribes still claim ownership to via treaty with the United States .
Bear Runner said the monument was built without any consultation or approval from Sioux leaders of that era .
“ To me , it ’ s a great sign of disrespect , ” he said .
Into this comes the July 3 fireworks display and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disparaging minorities .
Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for the visit .
`` I 'm not really happy that he 's coming to pollute our Black Hills , '' said state Rep. Shawn Bordeaux , a Democrat and the chair of the State-Tribal Relations Committee and a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe .
Why the tribes are upset about Mount Rushmore Mount Rushmore was created to draw tourism to South Dakota and its carving took place between 1927 and 1941 .
Sculptor Gutzon Borglum intended for Mount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and it 's referred to as the Shrine of Democracy .
However , stories in recent years have highlighted Borglum 's ties to white supremacy , possibly joining the Ku Klux Klan , his Confederate sculpture funded by the KKK and that the tribes have argued for generations that the land was stolen from them .
“ Mount Rushmore is a symbol of white supremacy , of structural racism that ’ s still alive and well in society today , ” said Nick Tilsen , a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organization called NDN Collective .
“ It ’ s an injustice to actively steal Indigenous people ’ s land then carve the white faces of the conquerors who committed genocide.
” The Lakota know the mountain into which Mount Rushmore is carved as the Six Grandfathers .
More on Confederate statues : Is this the end for other Confederate memorials ?
The Lakota consider the Black Hills , or Paha Sapa in Lakota , to be the spiritual center of the Great Sioux Reservation where their culture began , and it was home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were given the Black Hills in perpetuity in the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868 .
But miners seeking gold came into the area in an expedition led by Gen. George Custer in 1874 .
More miners encroached in the Hills once gold was found and demanded the U.S. Army 's protection .
Although the Lakota and Northern Cheynne were victorious in the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 , by the following year , thousands of cavalrymen were deployed to the area and began what the Lakota called the `` sell or starve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 1876 cut off all rations until the Lakota ended hostilities and ceded the Black Hills to the federal government .
By the fall of 1877 , the Lakota were under the control of federal agents on reservations , their land confiscated by the federal government under the Agreement of 1877 .
Tribes have attempted to reclaim the Black Hills several times in recent decades .
The U.S. Court of Claims found in 1979 that the Sioux Nation was entitled to $ 17.1 million in compensation due to the federal government 's seizure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , U.S. Supreme Court decided 8-1 that the federal government had violated the Fifth Amendment and the tribes were entitled to compensation in United State v. Sioux Nation of Indians .
The tribes declined the compensation because it would legally end their demand for the Black Hills to be returned to them .
Several requests were denied in the early 1980s to return millions of acres of the Black Hills to the tribes , as well as bills in Congress that would have returned some of the land .
The effort to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2009 , and a United Nations report in 2012 said that Indigenous land , including the Black Hills , should be returned .
Tim Giago , a journalist who is a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe , said he doesn ’ t see four great American leaders when he looks at the monument , but instead four white men who either made racist remarks or initiated actions that removed Native Americans from their land .
Washington and Jefferson both held slaves .
Lincoln , though he led the abolition of slavery , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men in Minnesota after a violent conflict with white settlers there .
Roosevelt is reported to have said , “ I don ’ t go so far as to think that the only good Indians are dead Indians , but I believe nine out of every ten are.
” The monument has long been a “ Rorschach test , '' said John Taliaferro , author of “ Great White Fathers , ” a history of the monument .
`` All sorts of people can go there and see it in different ways.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paradox of American democracy — that a republic that promoted the ideals of freedom , determination and innovation also enslaved people and drove others from their land , he said .
“ If we ’ re having this discussion today about what American democracy is , Mount Rushmore is really serving its purpose because that conversation goes on there , ” he said .
“ Is it fragile ?
Is it permanent ?
Is it cracking somewhat ?
” The monument was conceived in the 1920s as a tourist draw for the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
South Dakota historian Doane Robinson recruited Borglum , one of the preeminent sculptors at the time , to abandon his work creating the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial in Georgia , which was to feature Robert E. Lee , Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jackson .
Borglum was a member of the Ku Klux Klan , according to Mount Rushmore historian and writer Tom Griffith .
Borglum joined the Klan to raise money for the Confederate memorial , and Griffith argues his allegiance was more practical than ideological .
He left that project and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mount Rushmore .
Native American activists have long staged protests at the site to raise awareness among the history of the Black Hills , which were taken from them despite treaties with the United States protecting the land .
Fifty years ago this summer a group of activists associated with an organization called United Native Americans climbed to the top of the monument and occupied it .
Quanah Brightman , who now runs United Native Americans , said the activism in the 1970s grew out of the civil rights movement of the 1960s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Native Americans comes from the Black Lives Matter movement .
“ What people find here is the story of America — it 's multidimensional , it 's complex , ” Griffith said .
“ It ’ s important to understand it was people just trying to do right as best they knew it then .
”

Lisa Kaczke and Jonathan Ellis, Sioux Falls Argus Leader

Mount Rushmore should be 'removed,' tribal president says ahead of Trump visit: What's behind the site's controversial history
Show Caption Hide Caption Confederate monuments are being taken down or defaced by protesters Historical Confederate monuments are being taken down and defaced from protests over the death of George Floyd. USA TODAY, Storyful
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – As President Donald Trump prepares to visit Mount Rushmore next week, a South Dakota tribal president is preparing a memo of disapproval.
Oglala Sioux President Julian Bear Runner says the president failed to consult with tribal leaders about the visit to the Black Hills, which the Sioux consider part of their Great Sioux Reservation, land that was never ceded to the United States. Bear Runner said Trump's visit requited government-to-government consultation between the tribes and the federal government.
And one other thing: Bear Runner thinks Mount Rushmore should come down.
"I don't believe it should be blown up, because it would cause more damage to the land," he said, noting that Indian artifacts could be damaged. But there are other methods to take down the monument that would have less environmental impact.
"I agree," he said. "Removed but not blown up."
His comments come amid a wave of statues of historical figures that have been torn down following protests of racial injustice. Some have criticized the destruction, which they say has largely come at the hands of unchecked mobs as opposed to deliberative decisions by elected leaders. However, in some cities and states, government officials have led the statues' removals.
Protesters initially targeted statues of Confederate leaders but have expanded to leaders of the Union as well as pre-Civil War figures.
When some suggested that Mount Rushmore might be next, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, tweeted, “Not on my watch.”
'Not on my watch': South Dakota governor on taking down Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore carries special significance for Great Plains Indians: It depicts the faces of four white American leaders who presided over the founding and expansion of European descended ancestors throughout the United States. It was built on land that the tribes still claim ownership to via treaty with the United States.
Bear Runner said the monument was built without any consultation or approval from Sioux leaders of that era.
“To me, it’s a great sign of disrespect,” he said.
Into this comes the July 3 fireworks display and Trump, who has been criticized for disparaging minorities. Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for the visit.
"I'm not really happy that he's coming to pollute our Black Hills," said state Rep. Shawn Bordeaux, a Democrat and the chair of the State-Tribal Relations Committee and a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.
Why the tribes are upset about Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore was created to draw tourism to South Dakota and its carving took place between 1927 and 1941. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum intended for Mount Rushmore to stand for America's greatness, and it's referred to as the Shrine of Democracy. However, stories in recent years have highlighted Borglum's ties to white supremacy, possibly joining the Ku Klux Klan, his Confederate sculpture funded by the KKK and that the tribes have argued for generations that the land was stolen from them.
“Mount Rushmore is a symbol of white supremacy, of structural racism that’s still alive and well in society today,” said Nick Tilsen, a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe and the president of a local activist organization called NDN Collective. “It’s an injustice to actively steal Indigenous people’s land then carve the white faces of the conquerors who committed genocide.”
The Lakota know the mountain into which Mount Rushmore is carved as the Six Grandfathers.
More on Confederate statues: Is this the end for other Confederate memorials?
The Lakota consider the Black Hills, or Paha Sapa in Lakota, to be the spiritual center of the Great Sioux Reservation where their culture began, and it was home to seven Lakota tribes.
The tribes were given the Black Hills in perpetuity in the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868. But miners seeking gold came into the area in an expedition led by Gen. George Custer in 1874. More miners encroached in the Hills once gold was found and demanded the U.S. Army's protection.
Although the Lakota and Northern Cheynne were victorious in the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, by the following year, thousands of cavalrymen were deployed to the area and began what the Lakota called the "sell or starve" campaign: The Indian Appropriations Act of 1876 cut off all rations until the Lakota ended hostilities and ceded the Black Hills to the federal government. By the fall of 1877, the Lakota were under the control of federal agents on reservations, their land confiscated by the federal government under the Agreement of 1877.
Tribes have attempted to reclaim the Black Hills several times in recent decades.
The U.S. Court of Claims found in 1979 that the Sioux Nation was entitled to $17.1 million in compensation due to the federal government's seizure of the Black Hills. The following year, U.S. Supreme Court decided 8-1 that the federal government had violated the Fifth Amendment and the tribes were entitled to compensation in United State v. Sioux Nation of Indians. The tribes declined the compensation because it would legally end their demand for the Black Hills to be returned to them.
Several requests were denied in the early 1980s to return millions of acres of the Black Hills to the tribes, as well as bills in Congress that would have returned some of the land.
The effort to settle the land dispute was revived in 2009, and a United Nations report in 2012 said that Indigenous land, including the Black Hills, should be returned.
Mount Rushmore as a 'a “Rorschach test,"
Tim Giago, a journalist who is a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, said he doesn’t see four great American leaders when he looks at the monument, but instead four white men who either made racist remarks or initiated actions that removed Native Americans from their land.
Washington and Jefferson both held slaves. Lincoln, though he led the abolition of slavery, also approved the hanging of 38 Dakota men in Minnesota after a violent conflict with white settlers there. Roosevelt is reported to have said, “I don’t go so far as to think that the only good Indians are dead Indians, but I believe nine out of every ten are.”
The monument has long been a “Rorschach test," said John Taliaferro, author of “Great White Fathers,” a history of the monument. "All sorts of people can go there and see it in different ways.”
The monument often starts conversations on the paradox of American democracy — that a republic that promoted the ideals of freedom, determination and innovation also enslaved people and drove others from their land, he said.
“If we’re having this discussion today about what American democracy is, Mount Rushmore is really serving its purpose because that conversation goes on there,” he said. “Is it fragile? Is it permanent? Is it cracking somewhat?”
The monument was conceived in the 1920s as a tourist draw for the new fad in vacationing called the road trip. South Dakota historian Doane Robinson recruited Borglum, one of the preeminent sculptors at the time, to abandon his work creating the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial in Georgia, which was to feature Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jackson.
Borglum was a member of the Ku Klux Klan, according to Mount Rushmore historian and writer Tom Griffith. Borglum joined the Klan to raise money for the Confederate memorial, and Griffith argues his allegiance was more practical than ideological. He left that project and instead spent years in South Dakota completing Mount Rushmore.
Native American activists have long staged protests at the site to raise awareness among the history of the Black Hills, which were taken from them despite treaties with the United States protecting the land. Fifty years ago this summer a group of activists associated with an organization called United Native Americans climbed to the top of the monument and occupied it.
Quanah Brightman, who now runs United Native Americans, said the activism in the 1970s grew out of the civil rights movement of the 1960s. He hopes a similar movement for Native Americans comes from the Black Lives Matter movement.
“What people find here is the story of America — it's multidimensional, it's complex,” Griffith said. “It’s important to understand it was people just trying to do right as best they knew it then.”
Contributing: The Associated Press


usatoday--2020-06-25--Disney reimagines Splash Mountain theme amid calls to ditch racist history

Disney 's Splash Mountain reimagined to 'Princess and the Frog' Amid a national push to rethink racist stereotypes in popular @ @ @ @ @ Mountain ride will feature a new theme : 'The Princess and the Frog . '

Disney's Splash Mountain reimagined to 'Princess and the Frog'
Amid a national push to rethink racist stereotypes in popular culture, Disney's Splash Mountain ride will feature a new theme: 'The Princess and the Frog.'
STAFF VIDEO, USA TODAY


usatoday--2020-05-08--Six-year-old starts neighborhood ice cream truck

Mom , son , and grandparents bring a Kentucky neighborhood together during a pandemic .
Kids and parents alike were @ @ @ @ @ .

Six-year-old starts neighborhood ice cream truck
Mom, son, and grandparents bring a Kentucky neighborhood together during a pandemic. Kids and parents alike were treated to free ice cream.
Humankind, USA TODAY


usatoday--2020-06-25--Here are 4 things you should never put in a microwave

Microwaves can be dangerous , and these four commonly mistaken items should never be put in one .

Microwave safety: Avoid these 4 items
Microwaves can be dangerous, and these four commonly mistaken items should never be put in one.
ProblemSolved, USA TODAY


COVID-19 quiz

No matter how much you cringe when someone makes another social distancing joke , COVID-19 is n't going away .
@ @ @ @ @ this fall .
And maybe not this winter .
But after many weeks of spending @ @ @ @ @ at home , few of us want to spend the rest of 2020 there .
@ @ @ @ @ `` going out '' and `` being safe '' can be one in the same @ @ @ @ @ bring with you , how to minimize your exposure , and what to watch for @ @ @ @ @ or when your community might be experiencing an outbreak .
So while you start to @ @ @ @ @ a mask into your Halloween costume , here are 10 questions to help start preparing @ @ @ @ @ the year .

No matter how much you cringe when someone makes another social distancing joke, COVID-19 isn't going away. Not this summer. Not this fall. And maybe not this winter.
But after many weeks of spending most of our waking hours at home, few of us want to spend the rest of 2020 there.
With the right preparation, "going out" and "being safe" can be one in the same if you know what to bring with you, how to minimize your exposure, and what to watch for — like symptoms of COVID-19 or when your community might be experiencing an outbreak.
So while you start to ponder how best to integrate a mask into your Halloween costume, here are 10 questions to help start preparing for the next half of the year.


usatoday--2020-06-25--Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling at 5-year anniversary

The Supreme Court ruling that affirmed that marriages between two men or two women were protected by the constitution marks @ @ @ @ @

Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling at 5-year anniversary
The Supreme Court ruling that affirmed that marriages between two men or two women were protected by the constitution marks its five year anniversary.
USA TODAY


usatoday--2020-06-25--Senator's bill would deny federal funds to cities, states allowing autonomous zones

DES MOINES – City and state governments that allow autonomous zones such as the Capitol Hill Organized Protest in Seattle would lose federal funding under a bill put forth by Sen. Joni Ernst , R-Iowa .
Her bill comes after a North Carolina Republican introduced a similar proposal in the House of Representatives earlier this week .
`` Mayors and city leaders are letting this chaos and anarchy continue in their streets , and in some cases preventing law enforcement from doing their job , '' Ernst said Thursday morning on a conference call with Iowa reporters .
`` That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fought for . ''
Ernst 's bill is primarily a response to the Seattle autonomous zone formed in early June after police abandoned a local precinct following nights of protests .
After police left , protesters sectioned off several city blocks and named the area the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone , or `` CHAZ , '' saying it would be free of police .
They have since renamed the zone as `` CHOP , '' for Capitol Hill Organized Protest .
Ernst 's `` Ending Taxpayer Funding of Anarchy Act '' would restrict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' which the bill defines as city or local governments that abdicate their powers to non-governmental actors and that do not provide police , fire or emergency medical services as a result .
The bill applies to state or local governments that are an `` anarchist jurisdiction '' at any point during a given fiscal year , starting with the budget year that begins Oct. 1 .
`` If local officials refuse to do their job , the federal government wo n't pay for it , '' Ernst said Thursday .
Seattle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police plan to return and shut down the zone after multiple shootings occurred there .
Some protesters have begun to leave .
Ernst also cited an attempt to create the `` Black House Autonomous Zone '' in Washington , D.C .
The bill 's introduction comes after House Republicans put forward a similar bill this week .
Rep. Dan Bishop , R-North Carolina , on Monday introduced the CHOPing Cash for CHAZ Act of 2020 , a bill to restrict federal funding to governments that do not disband an autonomous zone within seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican Reps. Ted Budd of North Carolina , Andy Biggs of Arizona and Matt Gaetz of Florida .
`` We are a nation of laws , and if a state or city chooses to promote anarchy , Congress should no longer fund them , for they are not doing the basic job taxpayers pay us for —protection and order , ” Bishop said in a statement .
Ian Richardson covers the Iowa Statehouse for the Des Moines Register .
Reach him at irichardson @ registermedia.com , at 515-284-8254 , or on Twitter at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like this possible .
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Senator's bill would deny federal funds to cities, states allowing autonomous zones
Show Caption Hide Caption Seattle's Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone is a place of peaceful protests After a Seattle Police precinct left a violent protesting area, protests became peaceful and they dubbed it the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, or CHAZ. USA TODAY, Storyful
DES MOINES – City and state governments that allow autonomous zones such as the Capitol Hill Organized Protest in Seattle would lose federal funding under a bill put forth by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa.
Her bill comes after a North Carolina Republican introduced a similar proposal in the House of Representatives earlier this week.
"Mayors and city leaders are letting this chaos and anarchy continue in their streets, and in some cases preventing law enforcement from doing their job," Ernst said Thursday morning on a conference call with Iowa reporters. "That's not the America I know or fought for."
Ernst's bill is primarily a response to the Seattle autonomous zone formed in early June after police abandoned a local precinct following nights of protests. After police left, protesters sectioned off several city blocks and named the area the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, or "CHAZ," saying it would be free of police. They have since renamed the zone as "CHOP," for Capitol Hill Organized Protest.
Ernst's "Ending Taxpayer Funding of Anarchy Act" would restrict federal financial assistance in "anarchist jurisdictions," which the bill defines as city or local governments that abdicate their powers to non-governmental actors and that do not provide police, fire or emergency medical services as a result.
The bill applies to state or local governments that are an "anarchist jurisdiction" at any point during a given fiscal year, starting with the budget year that begins Oct. 1.
"If local officials refuse to do their job, the federal government won't pay for it," Ernst said Thursday.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said this week that police plan to return and shut down the zone after multiple shootings occurred there. Some protesters have begun to leave.
Ernst also cited an attempt to create the "Black House Autonomous Zone" in Washington, D.C.
The bill's introduction comes after House Republicans put forward a similar bill this week. Rep. Dan Bishop, R-North Carolina, on Monday introduced the CHOPing Cash for CHAZ Act of 2020, a bill to restrict federal funding to governments that do not disband an autonomous zone within seven days. The bill was co-sponsored by Republican Reps. Ted Budd of North Carolina, Andy Biggs of Arizona and Matt Gaetz of Florida.
"We are a nation of laws, and if a state or city chooses to promote anarchy, Congress should no longer fund them, for they are not doing the basic job taxpayers pay us for —protection and order,” Bishop said in a statement.
Ian Richardson covers the Iowa Statehouse for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at irichardson@registermedia.com, at 515-284-8254, or on Twitter at @DMRIanR.
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usatoday--2020-06-25--Report: Trump's 2019 Fourth of July event cost $13 million, double that of previous years

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump ’ s elaborate Independence Day celebrations last year in Washington , D.C. , cost double that of previous years , ringing up $ 13 million in taxpayer dollars , according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office .
The expanded event included a larger fireworks show and a parade featuring Army tanks , a flyover of military jets , and Air Force One .
The day also boasted a speech from Trump himself on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial , the first time in decades that a president has addressed the July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attributable to the cost for ( the Department of Defense ) to transport several vehicles to the National Mall , the production and execution of the Salute to America event , and the additional security involved because the President attended the event , ” the report found .
Do it for your loved ones : CDC urges Americans to socially distance July 4th as cases surge '' Estimated costs for these events from 2016-2018 ranged between $ 6-7 million annually , and in 2019 , more than $ 13 million – paid for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a summary of the report reads .
Trump 's redesigned extravaganza last year was met with criticism over concerns of its expense and claims he politicized the annual celebration .
Nonetheless , the president is currently planning to push ahead with modified plans for a July Fourth celebration in D.C. this year , despite objections from local lawmakers as the coronavirus pandemic is still gripping the nation .
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The next two weeks are 'critical ' for US , Fauci warns A statement from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebration says that Trump and first lady Melania Trump `` will host the 2020 Salute to America on the South Lawn of the White House and Ellipse on Saturday , July 4 . ''
`` In addition to music , military demonstrations , and flyovers to honor our Nation ’ s service members and veterans , the President will deliver remarks that celebrate our independence and salute our amazing heritage .
The evening will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display over the National Mall , '' the statement reads .
White House spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event `` will have a different look than 2019 to ensure the health and safety of those attending . ''
More : Trump pushes ahead on July Fourth parade in DC despite objections from local Democratic lawmakers Trump is also scheduled to travel to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota to attend a fireworks show on July 3 .
The GAO report comes as lawmakers have expressed concern about a celebration this year due to crowds gathering amid the health crisis , and the worry of the cost during a turbulent economy .
Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a letter after it 's release , seeking a review of the president 's Washington and Mount Rushmore plans for this year .
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Patrick Leahy of Vermont , Tom Udall of New Mexico and and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland wrote they are concerned Trump `` intends to use these Fourth of July celebrations as a way to marshal the resources of Federal agencies to conduct de facto political events with official funds '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public events in the midst of a dangerous surge in COVID-19 pandemic infections . ''
“ The Government Accountability Office ’ s report confirms what we knew all along : the president was willing to spend millions of dollars of taxpayer funds – expenses that weren ’ t budgeted for and that roughly doubled what was spent in previous years – to meet his extravagant demands , ” they wrote .
“ Now , the Trump administration is at it again – spending undisclosed amounts of taxpayer money to fund special events and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation is in the middle of a pandemic . ''
Coronavirus updates : Texas pauses reopening plan ; US still in first wave , Americans must stay 'vigilant , ' CDC says The $ 13 million celebration also emptied the city 's Emergency Planning and Security Fund , according to a letter Mayor Muriel Bowser sent to Trump last year .
Bowser said the city spent about $ 1.7 million on Trump 's `` July 4th holiday activities and subsequent first amendment demonstrations . ''
Bowser is urging visitors and residents of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this Fourth of July , saying Thursday , “ We want to send a message to our residents to enjoy the Fourth of July , to celebrate , according to our guidance , and to do it at home .
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Report: Trump's 2019 Fourth of July event cost $13 million, double that of previous years
Show Caption Hide Caption Tanks roll into the capital ahead of Trump's 4th of July event Tanks rolled into D.C. for President Donald Trump's 4th of July event. Trump confirmed that tanks and other vehicles would be present for his speech. AP/Spectee
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s elaborate Independence Day celebrations last year in Washington, D.C., cost double that of previous years, ringing up $13 million in taxpayer dollars, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.
The expanded event included a larger fireworks show and a parade featuring Army tanks, a flyover of military jets, and Air Force One. The day also boasted a speech from Trump himself on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the first time in decades that a president has addressed the July Fourth crowd.
“This increase was attributable to the cost for (the Department of Defense) to transport several vehicles to the National Mall, the production and execution of the Salute to America event, and the additional security involved because the President attended the event,” the report found.
Do it for your loved ones: CDC urges Americans to socially distance July 4th as cases surge
"Estimated costs for these events from 2016-2018 ranged between $6-7 million annually, and in 2019, more than $13 million – paid for primarily with annual federal appropriations," a summary of the report reads.
Trump's redesigned extravaganza last year was met with criticism over concerns of its expense and claims he politicized the annual celebration.
Nonetheless, the president is currently planning to push ahead with modified plans for a July Fourth celebration in D.C. this year, despite objections from local lawmakers as the coronavirus pandemic is still gripping the nation.
More: No turning back for Florida, Texas? The next two weeks are 'critical' for US, Fauci warns
A statement from the White House regarding this year's celebration says that Trump and first lady Melania Trump "will host the 2020 Salute to America on the South Lawn of the White House and Ellipse on Saturday, July 4."
"In addition to music, military demonstrations, and flyovers to honor our Nation’s service members and veterans, the President will deliver remarks that celebrate our independence and salute our amazing heritage. The evening will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display over the National Mall," the statement reads.
White House spokesperson Judd Deere told USA TODAY that the event "will have a different look than 2019 to ensure the health and safety of those attending."
More: Trump pushes ahead on July Fourth parade in DC despite objections from local Democratic lawmakers
Trump is also scheduled to travel to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota to attend a fireworks show on July 3.
The GAO report comes as lawmakers have expressed concern about a celebration this year due to crowds gathering amid the health crisis, and the worry of the cost during a turbulent economy.
Democratic senators who requested the GAO report penned a letter after it's release, seeking a review of the president's Washington and Mount Rushmore plans for this year.
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Sens. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, Tom Udall of New Mexico and and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland wrote they are concerned Trump "intends to use these Fourth of July celebrations as a way to marshal the resources of Federal agencies to conduct de facto political events with official funds" as well the "prospect of large public events in the midst of a dangerous surge in COVID-19 pandemic infections."
“The Government Accountability Office’s report confirms what we knew all along: the president was willing to spend millions of dollars of taxpayer funds – expenses that weren’t budgeted for and that roughly doubled what was spent in previous years – to meet his extravagant demands,” they wrote. “Now, the Trump administration is at it again – spending undisclosed amounts of taxpayer money to fund special events and encourage large crowds to gather while our nation is in the middle of a pandemic."
Coronavirus updates: Texas pauses reopening plan; US still in first wave, Americans must stay 'vigilant,' CDC says
The $13 million celebration also emptied the city's Emergency Planning and Security Fund, according to a letter Mayor Muriel Bowser sent to Trump last year. Bowser said the city spent about $1.7 million on Trump's "July 4th holiday activities and subsequent first amendment demonstrations."
Bowser is urging visitors and residents of the nation’s capital to stay home this Fourth of July, saying Thursday, “We want to send a message to our residents to enjoy the Fourth of July, to celebrate, according to our guidance, and to do it at home.”
Contributing: Nicholas Wu, Christal Hayes


usatoday--2020-06-25--Trump exempt from NJ quarantine mandate for weekend trip despite travel to COVID-19 hot spot

ASBURY PARK , N.J. – President Donald Trump is keeping his plans to come to New Jersey this weekend despite the state ’ s new mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors who 've come from states with a high number of coronavirus cases , according to the White House .
When asked whether Trump will be complying with the quarantine mandate , White House spokesman Judd Deere said , `` the president of the United States is not a civilian . ''
Trump , who plans to travel to his private golf club in Bedminster on Friday , gave a speach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a surge in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases .
New Jersey , which has the second-most COVID-19 deaths and third-most cases in the country , has seen a decline in the spread of the virus since it 's peak .
As of Wednesday , the state had 169,892 cases and 12,995 deaths .
Arizona is one of the nine states that meet the criteria to require visitors to quarantine for 14 days .
Gov .
Phil Murphy told CNN Wednesday that Trump is exempt from the order .
`` There is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think by any definition the president of the United States is an essential worker . ''
Anyone in close proximity to Trump , including staff guests and press , are tested for the virus and confirmed to be negative , Deere said , according to CNN .
Deere also said Trump followed mitigation plans to prevent contagion during the visit to Arizona On Wednesday , the governors of New York , New Jersey and Connecticut announced they will require a 14-day quarantine for individuals crossing their borders from states with high rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smart thing to do .
We have taken our people , these three states , to hell and back , '' Murphy said in a joint news conference Wednesday .

Trump exempt from NJ quarantine mandate for weekend trip despite travel to COVID-19 hot spot
Show Caption Hide Caption Trump visits border wall in Arizona, talks DACA President Donald Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday and tried to credit his new wall with stopping both illegal immigration and the coronavirus. (June 23) AP
ASBURY PARK, N.J. – President Donald Trump is keeping his plans to come to New Jersey this weekend despite the state’s new mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors who've come from states with a high number of coronavirus cases, according to the White House.
When asked whether Trump will be complying with the quarantine mandate, White House spokesman Judd Deere said, "the president of the United States is not a civilian."
Trump, who plans to travel to his private golf club in Bedminster on Friday, gave a speach Tuesday in Arizona, which has seen a surge in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
New Jersey, which has the second-most COVID-19 deaths and third-most cases in the country, has seen a decline in the spread of the virus since it's peak. As of Wednesday, the state had 169,892 cases and 12,995 deaths.
Arizona is one of the nine states that meet the criteria to require visitors to quarantine for 14 days.
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Gov. Phil Murphy told CNN Wednesday that Trump is exempt from the order. "There is a carve out for essential workers, and I think by any definition the president of the United States is an essential worker."
Anyone in close proximity to Trump, including staff guests and press, are tested for the virus and confirmed to be negative, Deere said, according to CNN. Deere also said Trump followed mitigation plans to prevent contagion during the visit to Arizona
On Wednesday, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced they will require a 14-day quarantine for individuals crossing their borders from states with high rates of coronavirus.
“This is a smart thing to do. We have taken our people, these three states, to hell and back," Murphy said in a joint news conference Wednesday.
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usatoday--2020-06-25--Former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina says she can't support Trump, will vote for B

WASHINGTON — In an interview released Thursday with The Atlantic , former Republican presidential candidate and CEO of Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina said she would be voting for former Vice President Joe Biden instead of President Donald Trump in November .
`` I ’ ve been very clear that I can ’ t support Donald Trump .
And , you know , elections are binary choices , '' Fiorina , who voted for Trump in 2016 , told The Atlantic .
When pressed whether she would vote for Biden , Fiorina replied , `` I ’ m not voting for Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choice .
So if faced with a binary choice on a ballot : yes . ''
`` I think this moment calls upon Joe Biden to be a leader .
I am encouraged that Joe Biden is a person of humility and empathy and character .
I think he ’ s demonstrated that through his life , '' she said .
Fiorina , who ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 and , after concluding her bid , ran as Sen. Ted Cruz 's prospective vice president , said she had not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Asked what she thought of Cruz 's now-staunch support for Trump despite his opposition during the primary , Fiorina said , `` I don ’ t excuse it .
I don ’ t .
It disappoints me . ''
More : DNC announces sweeping changes to convention , but Biden will still accept nomination in Milwaukee More : Exclusive : John Bolton says Trump 's White House was 'like living inside a pinball machine' She also criticized former national security adviser John Bolton , who has heavily criticized the president after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was going to write in the name of another Republican on the ballot .
Fiorina said she did not know what to make of Bolton 's comments , but said , `` I think John Bolton is desperately trying to preserve some position in the Republican Party as a conservative Republican .
And maybe that ’ s what causes him to say that . ''
She said she understood the struggle people like Sen. Lisa Murkowski or former Defense Secretary James Mattis faced in deciding whether to support Trump in 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politician , you ’ re focused on winning .
And I think all politicians , elected politicians in the Republican Party , have struggled with the power of Trump ’ s base . ''
Murkowski , an Alaska Republican , has said she is not sure if she could support Trump in 2020 , and Mattis wrote a blistering rebuke of the president , calling him a threat to democracy .
More : After GOP Sen. Murkowski says she 's 'struggling ' over whether she can support Trump , president vows to campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defense secretary Mattis blasts president as a threat to American democracy Fiorina was subjected to vicious name-calling by Trump during the 2016 primary , and when asked what she would do when Trump tweeted about her comments , Fiorina replied , `` Honestly , let anybody tweet .
I don ’ t spend my life trying to upset people .
I spend my life trying to have a positive impact by working with other people . ''
Later Thursday , Trump tweeted at Fiorina , calling her a `` failed presidential candidate .
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Former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina says she can't support Trump, will vote for Biden
Show Caption Hide Caption Joe Biden's vice presidential candidate: 6 possibilities The former vice president will soon begin the process of selecting a running mate as the Democratic primary nears its end. USA TODAY
WASHINGTON — In an interview released Thursday with The Atlantic, former Republican presidential candidate and CEO of Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina said she would be voting for former Vice President Joe Biden instead of President Donald Trump in November.
"I’ve been very clear that I can’t support Donald Trump. And, you know, elections are binary choices," Fiorina, who voted for Trump in 2016, told The Atlantic. When pressed whether she would vote for Biden, Fiorina replied, "I’m not voting for Trump, but it’s a binary choice. So if faced with a binary choice on a ballot: yes."
"I think this moment calls upon Joe Biden to be a leader. I am encouraged that Joe Biden is a person of humility and empathy and character. I think he’s demonstrated that through his life," she said.
Fiorina, who ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 and, after concluding her bid, ran as Sen. Ted Cruz's prospective vice president, said she had not talked to Cruz in "several years."
Asked what she thought of Cruz's now-staunch support for Trump despite his opposition during the primary, Fiorina said, "I don’t excuse it. I don’t. It disappoints me."
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She also criticized former national security adviser John Bolton, who has heavily criticized the president after leaving the White House, but said he was going to write in the name of another Republican on the ballot.
Fiorina said she did not know what to make of Bolton's comments, but said, "I think John Bolton is desperately trying to preserve some position in the Republican Party as a conservative Republican. And maybe that’s what causes him to say that."
She said she understood the struggle people like Sen. Lisa Murkowski or former Defense Secretary James Mattis faced in deciding whether to support Trump in 2020, saying "if you’re a politician, you’re focused on winning. And I think all politicians, elected politicians in the Republican Party, have struggled with the power of Trump’s base."
Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, has said she is not sure if she could support Trump in 2020, and Mattis wrote a blistering rebuke of the president, calling him a threat to democracy.
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Fiorina was subjected to vicious name-calling by Trump during the 2016 primary, and when asked what she would do when Trump tweeted about her comments, Fiorina replied, "Honestly, let anybody tweet. I don’t spend my life trying to upset people. I spend my life trying to have a positive impact by working with other people."
Later Thursday, Trump tweeted at Fiorina, calling her a "failed presidential candidate."