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August 7, 2020

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NEWS

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 federal unemployment aid

An unemployed makeup artist with two toddlers and a disabled husband needs help with food and rent. A hotel manager says his unemployment has deepened his anxiety and kept him awake at night. A dental hygienist, pregnant with her second child, is struggling to afford diapers and formula.

By Sarah Skidmore Sell and Paul Wiseman

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POLITICS

President Trump issues orders banning TikTok and WeChat from operating in 45 days if they are not sold by Chinese parent companies

President Donald Trump ordered a sweeping but vague ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of consumer apps TikTok and WeChat, a move Chinese officials said was “political manipulation.”

By Tali Arbel

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BUSINESS

West Springfield industrial laundry to reduce emissions under EPA deal

It will no longer launder print towels, the source of much of the contamination.

By Jim Kinney | [email protected]

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CORONAVIRUS

UMass Amherst walks back fall reopening plans; most students will not be allowed to live on campus

Only students enrolled in “essential face-to-face classes, including laboratory, studio and capstone courses” will be allowed to live on campus.

By Greg Saulmon | [email protected]

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Sports

RED SOX

Andrew Benintendi’s strange Boston Red Sox 2020 stats include extremely high strikeout percentage; but Rafael Devers’ K% is higher

Andrew Benintendi’s strikeout percentage is 30.8% (30th worst in baseball), and an increase from 22.8% in 2019, 16.0% in 2018 and 17.0% in 2017.

By Christopher Smith | [email protected]

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SPORTS

Brionna Jones gives Connecticut first win of season, Sun defeat Dallas Wings 91-68

Brionna Jones scored 17 points and Alyssa Thomas scored 15 to help Connecticut get its first win of the season with a 91-68 rout of the Dallas Wings.

By The Associated Press | MassLive

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SPORTS

Andre Marrero’s walkoff single lifts Westfield Starfires to doubleheader sweep over Brockton Rox

Marrero delivered the game winning hit in both games.

By Jason Kates | MassLive

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Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

Ventfort Hall Tuesday Talk

Tuesday Talk at Ventfort Hall

By Pam Mastriano, The Republican

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TV

Live long and stream the new animated comedy ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’

The latest twist on the beloved Star Trek franchise is the brainchild of Emmy Award–winning 'Rick and Morty' writer and producer Mike McMahan.

By Kathy Passero, eCommerce reporter

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Hampshire Mall partners with Friends of Children to host a drive-in movie showing of Disney’s ‘Aladdin'

The Hampshire Mall is asking attendees to enter through the South Maple entrance when entering the parking lot.

By Douglas Hook | [email protected]

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