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Amid coronavirus, Alaska sees surge in syphilis cases Syphilis cases are on the rise in Alaska, according to multiple reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2DnCrP0

Dr. Jha predicts a COVID-19 vaccine will be available February, March, or April 2021 Harvard Global Health Institute director Dr. Ashish Jha weighs in on the research for a coronavirus vaccine. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/313mJ3W

How AI can speed up clinical trials AI technology essentially does three things for the clinical trial process: Makes it faster, more reliable and more secure. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/33kW2KR

TikTok is shopping itself and Microsoft is interested As the White House prepares to enact a ban on TikTok from being used by U.S. consumers over security concerns, the popular music app's Chinese-based parent company is looking for a savior in the form of tech giant Microsoft. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/3hWXsza

Trump administration considering "banning TikTok" President Trump said Friday that his administration is considering banning the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok amid rising security concerns. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2PaHIw9

Coronavirus is a case of mass murder, perpetrated by China: Gordon Chang Gordon Chang responds to Sen. Dianne Feinstein's comments about China pulling millions out of poverty and claiming it was growing into a respectable nation, calling her statements 'indefensible.' He later addresses the China fishing fleet off the Galapagos Islands and the status of U.S.-China relations. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Industries https://ift.tt/2BQkjNq

Why labs are taking so long to process coronavirus tests American Pharmacists Association president Michael Hogue explains why it would help if pharmacists could administer COVID-19 tests. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Industries https://ift.tt/2PfKNLn

Facebook to show licensed music videos on platform Facebook has partnered with some of the biggest names in music to publish licensed music videos. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2XeEHzf

Overstock.com booming due to online shopping during coronavirus, CEO says Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson explains why his company flourished during the coronavirus pandemic, saying new customers tripled on his site during the second quarter and more people are buying furnishings online. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Industries https://ift.tt/30ibvck

Apple hits all-time high on blowout earnings, stock split FOX Business' Susan Li breaks down the big week for the big tech companies including Apple and Facebook, Tim Cook's economic outlook and Mark Zuckerberg saying there's no end in sight as to when Facebook will bring employees back into the office. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/30eixz1

Varney: Tech giants Amazon, Facebook are 'crown jewels of American business' U.S. residents should "revel in the fact that it is American capitalism that's made their success possible." via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/33cA2Bz

Trump: We may be banning TikTok President Trump says there are a couple of options on the table when it comes to TikTok, but one of them may be a ban. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/30exLE5

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Tamar Braxton and WeTV part ways following singer's cutting revelations about network Tamar Braxton's relationship with WeTV has drawn to a bitter close. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3k9MQyS

Tarek El Moussa details marriage proposal to Heather Rae Young: 'I knew my life would never be the same' Tarek El Moussa is over the moon after locking things down with his new fiancée Heather Rae Young. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hT3Uaj

Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for July 31 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2XTufe1

‘Bachelorette’ producers contacted ‘backup’ contestants 2 weeks into filming Clare Crawley’s season: report Clare Crawley has only been filming her season of the “Bachelorette” for just two weeks but producers are already in scramble mode. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2D0kdn4

Alan Parker, ‘Bugsy Malone,’ ‘Midnight Express’ director, dead at 76 Alan Parker, a successful and sometimes surprising filmmaker whose diverse output includes “Bugsy Malone,” “Midnight Express,” and “Evita,” has died at 76, his family said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33kVFj4

Actor Bryan Callen accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women The entertainer has denied the allegations. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2D9Kgbf

Brad Garrett doesn’t accept DeGeneres’ apology over allegations of her show’s toxic work environment ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ star Brad Garrett thinks Ellen DeGeneres' apology to staff falls short, and says the claims about her show’s toxic work environment are ‘common knowledge.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3k1HJQY

Australian model dishes on working with Meghan Markle as a 'briefcase beauty' on 'Deal or No Deal' Australian model Lisa Gleave dished on what it was like to work with Meghan Markle on the U.S. version of “Deal or No Deal.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33i8nzd

Everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in August 2020 With the end of July comes the exciting time when streaming platforms begin to add new content to their libraries, giving dedicated TV and movie viewers the chance to add something new to their binge list.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hSYpZe

SI Swimsuit’s 2020 rookie Anita Marshall explains why she cried ‘like a big baby’ after seeing her photos Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2020 rookie Anita Marshall explains why she cried ‘like a big baby’ after seeing her photos. The model discussed what it was like posing for the outlet in the Dominican Republic, wanting to feel represented and how one former SI Swimsuit cover girl inspired the star to pursue her dreams. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/315uHtd

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Man removed from Delta flight following face mask meltdown, threatening crew members There’s no need to ask – you must wear a mask. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BHfKVu

71 percent of Americans hope to visit family following coronavirus lockdowns, study claims A quarter of Americans plan on taking their first post-coronavirus vacation as early as July and August of this year, according to new research. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hNrFAz

Smaller airports face new coronavirus setback as Delta suspends flights in 11 cities The airline industry is facing another setback amid the coronavirus pandemic. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3fgloLT

Hawaii added to Japan's safe international travel destination list Add this to the list of reasons to visit Hawaii. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2P9gdmG

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Ellen DeGeneres addresses workplace toxicity accusations in note to staff: report After multiple accusations from "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" employees of a "toxic work environment," the hostess has reportedly reached out to her staff. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BIO0Qk

Natasha Richardson's son hasn't 'fully comprehended' her 2009 death: 'The pain was a little too overwhelming' The actress tragically died in 2009 after a skiing accident. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2D2jiCk

Naya Rivera laid to rest 2 weeks after accidental drowning in California lake Rivera disappeared July 8 during a visit to a California lake with her 4-year-old son Josey. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jPIrAO

Sonia Darrin, femme fatale in Humphrey Bogart’s ‘The Big Sleep’ and mother of Mason Reese, dead at 96 Sonia Darrin, an actress from Hollywood’s golden era who is best known for appearing in the 1946 film “The Big Sleep” alongside Humphrey Bogart, has died. She was 96. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ECeqED

Taylor Swift responds to accusations that she stole ‘Folklore’ merch designs from a Black business owner Taylor Swift is under fire after a Black business owner accused her of selling merchandise for her new album, “folklore,” that strongly resembled her brand logo.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/39HMeeQ

Elton John celebrates 30 years of sobriety, says he’d ‘be dead’ if he didn’t seek help Elton John celebrated 30 years of sobriety on July 29. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2XbY242

Carol Burnett remembers her late daughter Carrie Hamilton: ‘We were joined at the hip for a while there’ Carol Burnett wants the world to remember her daughter as someone who lived life to the fullest. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/30ey8Pa

Everything coming to Disney+ in August 2020 As July draws to a close, families across the country are looking to streaming apps like Disney+ to help cap off long summer days with some family-friendly movie nights.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/39Fu6Cx

Kevin Costner on not finding success in every movie: 'I still love it' Despite raking in a massive number of awards over his decades-long career, Kevin Costner knows that not every film can be a hit. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Dkyivc

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What is Amazon Employees for Climate Justice? AECJ has said the corporation's climate pledge is not good enough. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/30X2BAg

Big tech CEOs divided on China technology theft Only Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg was willing to speak out against China via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/39ECLVC

Republicans blast big tech during congressional hearing for conservative censorship Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., says despite the big tech CEOs claiming they don't censor conservative voices online, he continues to see liberal viewpoints promoted on their sites and he believes that impacts elections. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/2CQGxPX

How much Facebook makes from ads Facebook is expected to rake in more than $31.4 billion in net advertising revenue by the end of 2020. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/33kcTNV