Poland Spring, UMaine to partner on alternative packaging

Added 09-29-20 03:03:01pm EST - “The University of Maine's Forest Bioproducts Research Institute is partnering with Poland Spring to develop materials that could be used for alternative packaging, officials said Tuesday.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• 2 killed in fire at North Carolina paper packaging mill
• Ambassadors appeal for acceptance of LGBT people in Poland
• Cook Like An Ancient Roman Using This Salt Alternative From ‘Tasting History With Max Miller'
• Europe's second spike of Covid-19 is still only a TENTH of the size of the crisis in spring

How bad is the coronavirus outbreak in North East England?

Added 09-30-20 02:36:03am EST - “Public Health England data shows that Hartlepool, which escapes tonight's tougher measures, has a higher and faster-rising infection rate than Durham, which is included in the rules.” - Dailymail.co.uk

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• England's coronavirus outbreak has DOUBLED in a week, official estimates show
• Where's next? North East will be hit with 10pm curfew from midnight tonight
• Coronavirus: Singapore and Thailand added to England's 'quarantine-free' list
• SUNY Albany reports ‘very concerning' coronavirus outbreak

12th Jersey City officer pleads guilty in off-duty jobs scam

Added 09-30-20 02:18:02am EST - “A Jersey City police officer's own cellphone provided evidence against her in a no-show off-duty jobs scam that also has involved nearly a dozen other officers, the U.S. attorney's office said Tues?” - Nypost.com

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• Officer Indicted In Breonna Taylor Case Pleads Not Guilty
• Man pleads guilty to stealing from nonprofit
• Ex-San Diego sheriff's captain pleads guilty to gun sales
• Ex-Illinois lawmaker pleads guilty to federal tax evasion

Trump Claims Widespread Use of Mail-In Ballots Will Lead to ‘Rigged Election'

Added 09-30-20 12:04:03am EST - “Trump has repeatedly warned that the reliance on voting by mail will allow for rampant fraud and will delay the announcement of the election results.” - Nationalreview.com

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• Hooray! Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill Requiring Mail-In Ballots Be Counted within 24 Hours of Election Day
• Trump blasts ballots when asked about election aftermath: 'The ballots are a disaster'
• Where's Pence? Michigan recalls mail-in ballots that were MISSING Trump's VP
• Officials say independent contractor in Pennsylvania threw away mail-in ballots mostly cast for Trump

Google searches for ‘stress' hit week-high during first presidential debate

Added 09-29-20 11:18:03pm EST - “There's no debate ?" Americans are on edge about the election.” - Nypost.com

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• Google Will Block Its Autocomplete Suggestions For Some Election-Related Searches
• The (not so) presidential debate, a different take
• What you need to know about Tuesday's presidential debate
• Thoughts on the (not so) presidential debate

Biden Says Antifa is ‘An Idea, Not An Organization' during Presidential Debate

Added 09-29-20 11:04:02pm EST - “"Antifa is a dangerous radical group and you ought to be careful with them, they'll overthrow you," Trump concluded.” - Nationalreview.com

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• Proud Boys and Antifa Emerge As The Winners From The Presidential Debate
• PREVIEW: Everything You Need to Know About the First Trump-Biden Presidential Debate
• 6 Questions Ahead Of The 1st Trump-Biden Presidential Debate
• Full Presidential Debate Guide: Biden vs Trump

Reported shooting at Amazon facility in Florida

Added 09-29-20 11:03:01pm EST - “There is has been a reported shooting at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Jacksonville, Florida.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• One dead, one hospitalized after shooting at Florida Amazon facility
• Florida man falsely reported dead body at McDonald's in order to get a ride home
• Shooting at Amazon Warehouse Leaves One Dead, One Wounded
• Florida governor complies with order, names Grosshans to Florida Supreme Court

‘His case is made in urine': Biden campaign responds to Trump call for drug testing ahead of debate

Added 09-29-20 04:11:04am EST - “President has repeatedly claimed rival may be using performance-enhancing stimulants” - News.yahoo.com

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• Trump, Biden campaign clash on call for pre-debate ‘drug test'
• Team Biden to Trump on debate drug test: Urine kidding us, right?
• Trump Makes Drug Test ‘Demand' Again Ahead of Debate With Joe Biden
• Trump campaign plays up Biden's skills ahead of Cleveland debate: 'He's actually quite good'

Elderly face wait for flu vaccine as leading chemists suspend appointments amid shortage of jabs 

Added 09-29-20 03:36:03am EST - “High street pharmacies Boots and Lloyds have decided to suspend bookings for those aged 65 and over at branches across the UK.” - Dailymail.co.uk

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• Oregon homeowners, neighbors struggle to combat wildfires amid shortage of firefighters
• CDC director Robert Redfield said face masks may be more effective than a vaccine in preventing individual coronavirus infections
• Poll: Number of Americans willing to get COVID-19 vaccine falls to new low amid fears Trump is putting politics before safety
• DHS IG won't investigate after watchdog said Wolf, Cuccinelli appointments violated law

10 things in tech you need to know today

Added 09-29-20 03:14:03am EST - “A judge said Trump may have exceeded his authority in banning TikTok, and a hacker posted students' details in a ransomware attack.” - Businessinsider.com

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• 10 things in tech you need to know today
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• 10 things in tech you need to know today
• 10 things in tech you need to know today