The U.K. version of “The Office” – starring Ricky Gervais as hapless manager David Brent – premiered on the BBC. (July 9)
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‘Chernobyl’ creator: ‘We’re all living in a moment that could be pre-disastrous’
“Chernobyl” creator Craig Mazin ponders the nature of the mistruths that led to the 1986 nuclear disaster, while actor Jared Harris says his wife is unhappy with roles where he ends up dead. (July 9)
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Here’s the latest for Tuesday July 9th: Jeffrey Epstein pleads not guilty; Barr says there is legal way to get citizenship question onto census; Texas Congresswoman claims DHS covering up border facility conditions; Bacteria closes Mississippi beaches.
Bacteria keeps people off Mississippi beaches
Toxic bacteria are keeping swimmers out of the water on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Polluted Midwest floodwaters have fed an outbreak of cyanobacterium, which can cause rashes, diarrhea and vomiting. (July 9)
Congresswoman claims ‘cover-up’ at border stations
Texas Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee alleges that the Department of Homeland Security is engaged in a “cover-up” after an Inspector General’s report that found poor conditions and “dangerous overcrowding” at Texas border stations. (July 9)
Mobile home residents hit with soaring rent
Low-income mobile home residents in hurricane-ravaged Robeson County, North Carolina are seeing dramatic increases in rent after Florida-based Time Out Communities bought 21 mobile home parks in the low-income county over the past two years. (July 9)
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Startups grow meat in lab, no slaughter necessary
A growing number of startups are producing meat in a lab, sparing animals from slaughter. They want to bring cell-based beef, poultry, pork and fish to your plate. But they face scrutiny from consumers, regulators and food-safety advocates. (July 9)
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Startups grow meat in lab, no slaughter necessary
A growing number of startups are producing meat in a lab, sparing animals from slaughter. They want to bring cell-based beef, poultry, pork and fish to your plate. But they face scrutiny from consumers, regulators and food-safety advocates. (July 9)
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Today in History for July 9th
Highlights of this day in history: William Jennings Bryan gives his ‘Cross of Gold’ speech; Britain’s Princess Elizabeth engaged; Boxer Mike Tyson punished for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear; Actor Tom Hanks born; Actor Rod Steiger dies. (July 9)
Hungover but ready for more, US women return home
Packing a gold trophy and plenty of champagne, Alex Morgan and the U.S. women’s national team have arrived home. They’ll be feted with a ticker-tape parade in New York on Wednesday. (jULY 8)