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In an abrupt reversal, Gov. Greg Abbott directed Texans in all counties with 20 or more coronavirus cases to wear face masks in public places. He also authorized limits on public gatherings.VideotranscripttranscriptGovernor Orders Texans to Wear Masks As Virus Cases SurgeGov. Greg Abbott ordered residents to wear face coverings in public as the state confronts…

Jessica Menton, USA TODAY Published 1:59 p.m. ET July 2, 2020 | Updated 2:32 p.m. ET July 2, 2020CLOSE Linda Vega is getting through unemployment during the coronavirus with help from her family. But the virus struck a devastating blow. USA TODAYPresident Donald Trump touted the record job gains in June Thursday, saying the U.S.…

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday that public protests are likely causing the number of citywide coronavirus cases to spike, just two days after claiming there wasn't "any conclusive evidence" showing a connection between the two.Garcetti, a Democrat, was speaking at a press conference concerning the recent Black Lives Matter protests in Los Angeles when he was asked if…

Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy offered an apology to his employees over resurfaced remarks he made about Colin Kaepernick after previously vowing he would not "bend the knee" to the viral mob.On Monday, Portnoy remained defiant in response to "cancel culture" when a 2016 clip from Barstool Sports' "The Rundown" was amplified by critics showing Portnoy comparing…

Michael Avenatti used to be the golden boy of George Washington University’s law school, having been awarded its Alumni Achievement Award in 2010, served on its dean’s board of advisers and been the subject of a fawning profile in its alumni magazine. He also sponsored a $250,000 endowed scholarship and paid to renovate a room…