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(CBSNew York) Masks are already mandated in New Jersey, but one city is taking it a step further, saying if you don’t wear one outside where you can’t social distance, you could face a fine. Walk on Washington Street in Hoboken and you’ll see some wearing masks and others not, but for Mara McGowan masking up is simple. “It’s not just for me, it’s for them too,” McGown … [Read more...] about Hoboken Considers $250 Fine for Citizens Not Wearing Masks Outside

(Christianity Today) Heading into the fall semester, evangelical colleges and universities have eliminated more than 230 faculty and staff positions. Dozens of faculty and staff were cut in the spring, with schools citing COVID-19 and ongoing financial concerns. Scores more were eliminated from four institutions over the summer: Southwest Baptist University (Missouri)—24 … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Positions Eliminated at Evangelical Colleges and Universities

(AP) Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump. “I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked @KamalaHarris — a fearless fighter for … [Read more...] about Biden Selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as Running Mate

(CBS News) President Trump signed an executive order and three memoranda Saturday meant to provide economic aid to those struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, with additional benefits for the unemployed and tax cuts for workers. The executive actions are intended to bypass Congress — which has been deadlocked in negotiations to extend relief — and could face legal … [Read more...] about Trump Signs Measures to Boost Economic Aid but Could Face Challenges

(PRNewswire) Americans are continuing to renounce their citizenship at the highest levels on record, according to research by the Enrolled Agents and accountants Bambridge Accountants New York. 5,816 Americans gave up their citizenship in the first six months of 2020 Showing a 1,210% increase on the prior six months to December 2019, where only 444 cases were … [Read more...] about Americans Continue Giving Up Citizenship at Record Levels Reports Bambridge Accountants New York