Smoke from the massive blazes has blanketed the Northwest, closing businesses and schools. Source
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Online Trading Academy deceived customers for years, FTC says
“Get-rich-quick” investment training program allegedly used fake testimonials to make lavish earnings claims. Source
Disparities between Chicago neighborhoods exposed with “Folded Map Project”
COVID-19 has served as a harsh reminder of the stark differences between Chicago neighborhoods. Tonika Lewis Johnson joined CBSN to discuss her “Folded Map Project,” which sheds light on the disparities in the city. Source
Biden makes first trip to Florida amid questions about Latino support
A poll released earlier this month showed Biden lagging behind Trump among likely Latino voters in Florida. Source
JPMorgan workers sent home after some test positive for virus
Largest U.S. bank detected infections less than a week after workers began returning to New York City headquarters. Source
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny speaks for first time since poisoning
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, recovering in a German hospital after being poisoned with a Soviet-era nerve agent, made his first public comment since he fell ill. CBSN has the details. Source
Aurora temporarily bans ketamine after Elijah McClain’s death
The decision comes as the city has faced increasing scrutiny over McClain’s death in police custody. Source
Photo of kid working from home is “a total mood”
This 5-year-old is not the only person fed up with at-home learning — or working. Source
Large chunk of ice breaks off Arctic ice shelf in Greenland
A 42-mile stretch of Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden, the Arctic’s largest remaining ice shelf, has broken off and shattered near Greenland. Recent record temperatures have hit the shelf particularly hard. CBS News’ Ian Lee takes a look. Source
Scientific American backs Joe Biden with first presidential endorsement
Scientific American has endorsed Biden in the magazine’s first endorsement in its 175-year history. Source