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Harris and Trump will debate in September. And, a COVID mystery unraveled

Vice President Harris and former President Trump have agreed to a debate on Sept. 10. Two other debates are also possible within the same month. And, doctors unravel a COVID mystery.

A couple of farmworkers walk home. The housing situation for the farmworkers and full time residents in Immokalee, FL, has gone from bad to worse since Hurricane Irma put a beating on the small town. There is not a single vacancy at this time anywhere. Laura Safer Espinoza and her husband Arol Buntzman, they along with a dozen or so people are the backbone of the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance. They are now working on the festering problem: The lack of safe, affordable housing. To date, the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance has raised about $5 million enough for initial costs, infrastructure and the completion the first building. The group is $1 million shy of being able to build the second building. It cost about $2.8 per building. Among the first 16 families that will live in this new community is Bernabela’s. She and her children Eddie is 17, Ashley 11, and Kimberly, 8, lived at one time in one of the bedrooms, of a 3 bedroom trailer, with 8 people.

Migrant farmworkers are extremely vulnerable to natural disasters, study shows

The migrant farmworker community is one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to natural disasters. Language barriers and immigration status are major hurdles to seeking emergency relief.

A damaged home in the town of Sudzha, about 6 miles inside Russia, where Ukraine is waging an offensive on the Russia side of the border. The photo was released by the acting governor of the Kursk region, Alexei Smirnov, on his Telegram channel. The surprise Russian attack began Tuesday and ongoing fighting was reported for a fourth day Friday.

Ukraine presses offensive inside Russia as Moscow scrambles to respond

Video on social media shows long lines of Russia civilians driving out of villages to escape the fighting. Some plead for help from Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying they fear for their lives.

Coca-Cola is a major sponsor of the Olympics.

Public health advocates push Olympics to drop Coca-Cola sponsorship

The soft-drink giant is one of the Olympics' biggest sponsors. But advocates argue pushing sugary beverages promotes obesity and diabetes worldwide, and is inconsistent with the values of the games.

Vice President Harris (R), introduces Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (L) during a campaign rally at Temple University on Monday in Philadelphia.

Walz and legions of 'dudes' want to give men permission to vote Democrat

With the selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Harris continues a trend that has risen out of her run for president: clearing the way for men to identify with their gender as they vote.

Who might play the VP candidates on SNL? A few ideas: Jim Gaffigan (clockwise from left), Melissa McCarthy, Will Ferrell, Jason Sudeikis, Zach Galifianakis and Jon Hamm.

The most pressing question about Tim Walz and JD Vance: Who should play them on SNL?

Steve Martin has said he turned down an offer from SNL to play Walz. Our critic offers some alternatives.

St. Vincent made the real world her backdrop on 'All Born Screaming'

The songwriter, guitarist and singer grounded her seventh studio album in the beauty and brutality of real life.

Swifties gather and sing in the city center in Vienna on Thursday. Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in the stadium in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts.

3rd person arrested over plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna

Austria's interior minister said an 18-year-old was taken into custody Thursday evening in Vienna after allegedly being in contact with the main suspect.

Country music is having an awfully big summer

Country music has been all over the pop charts this summer.

As the events wind down in Paris, the excitement at the Olympics isn't waning

It was a busy day at the Stade de France where U.S. track and field athletes claimed three gold medals at the Paris Summer Olympics.

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