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School is back in session for grades 1-4 as lockdown eased; synagogues reopen

500,000 children head back to class, with restrictions, six weeks after closure introduced; beauty treatments, bed and breakfasts allowed to resume services

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White House unleashes on Fauci after criticism of Atlas and Trump’s pandemic response – CNN

White House unleashes on Fauci after criticism of Atlas and Trump’s pandemic response  CNN ‘A whole lot of hurt’: Fauci warns of covid-19 surge, offers blunt assessment of Trump’s response  The Washington Post Birx warns of “broad surge” across the country, as

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Ivanka Trump breaks Obama record on way to $35M-plus fundraising haul: reports – Fox News

Ivanka Trump breaks Obama record on way to $35M-plus fundraising haul: reports  Fox News President Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, campaigns for father in Canfield  WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland Ivanka Trump raises $13 million in a week for father’s campaign | TheHill  The Hill

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Spared the auction block for now, Islamic museum’s artifacts face unclear future

Though President Rivlin declared the cultural assets should stay in Israel, a lawyer for the foundation that supports the museum still insists Sotheby’s sale would be best outcome

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Wikipedia probe exposes an Israeli stealth PR firm that worked for scammers

Shining rare spotlight on murky business of online reputation management, Wikipedia editor points finger at Percepto – an Israeli firm that helps wealthy clients bury dubious pasts

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Trump rallies led to 700 COVID-19 deaths, study says – Los Angeles Times

Trump rallies led to 700 COVID-19 deaths, study says  Los Angeles Times Watch: Trump Repeatedly Claims Covid-19 ‘Going Away’ As Cases Rise | NBC News  NBC News Study links Trump rallies to more than 700 Covid deaths  POLITICO Donald Trump Jr.’s ugly rant

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Biden camp cancels Texas events after “Trump Train” surrounds campaign bus – The Texas Tribune

Biden camp cancels Texas events after “Trump Train” surrounds campaign bus  The Texas Tribune Biden campaign cancels Texas event after Trump supporters surround bus on interstate  CNN Trump Can Still Win, But The Polls Would Have To Be Off By Way More

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Human Capital: Uber Eats hit with claims of ‘reverse racism’

With less than one week left until the election, DoorDash made a late contribution of $3.75 million to try to ensure California’s gig worker ballot measure Prop 22 passes. Meanwhile, Coinbase is looking for a head of diversity and inclusion

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Is Wall Street losing its tech enthusiasm?

This is The TechCrunch Exchange, a newsletter that goes out on Saturdays, based on the column of the same name. You can sign up for the email here. Over the past few months the IPO market made it plain that some public

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MG Siegler talks portfolio management and fundraising 6 months into the COVID-19 pandemic

This week, GV General Partner (and TechCrunch alum) MG Siegler joined us on Extra Crunch Live for a far-ranging chat about what it takes to foster a good relationship between investor and startup, how portfolio management and investing has changed

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