A recent study from South Korea showed children ages 10-19 can spread the coronavirus at least as well as adults can. Source
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Biden won’t be traveling to Milwaukee for convention
“I think it’s the right thing to do,” Biden said Wednesday. “I’ve wanted to set an example as to how we should respond individually to this crisis.” Source
Moderna’s virus vaccine costs far more than rival treatments
Drugmaker is charging $32 to $37 for initial doses, more than triple the cost of other vaccines being tested. Source
Aurora police apologize after officers draw guns on Black family
The Secret Service says it is investigating two incidents involving Black women and law enforcement. These incidents are putting a spotlight on the disproportionate use of force on women of color. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Schools begin reopening amid coronavirus safety concerns
The nation’s third-largest school district announces that more than 350,000 students will begin the school year online. Meanwhile, schools around the country are looking to take new measures for students returning to classes, including requiring masks. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Race to rescue survivors after Beirut blast kills at least 137
At least 137 people were killed in the devastating explosions in Beirut, Lebanon. A number of officials in charge of Beirut’s port are now under house arrest, possibly facing “the harshest punishment” if found responsible. Charlie D’Agata has the latest. Source
Hospitals damaged in Beirut blast forced to turn away patients
“I don’t think we can handle what’s coming,” one doctor said, as crises have piled up on the Middle Eastern nation. Source
Trump claims it would be legal to give convention speech at White House
Though some Senate Republicans expressed doubt that it’s legal for President Trump to deliver his nomination acceptance speech at the White House, as he says he may do, the president said at a news conference Wednesday that it is legal and would save “tremendous amounts of money” in terms of security and travel. Watch the president’s remarks. Source
15-year-old starts online computer coding classes for kids of color
Ian Brock, a 15-year-old high schooler from Chicago, is offering coding classes through his organization “Dream, Hustle, Code.” He also helps with personal development advice. His parents help him run the non-profit full time. Adriana Diaz shares his story. Source
Trump pushes reopening schools with false claims about the coronavirus
President Trump is repeating his claim that the coronavirus will “go away, like all things go away.” He is also saying that children are “almost immune from this disease.” Paula Reid reports. Source