News Roundup 10/09/20
Trump says he won’t waste time on a virtual debate
On Thursday morning President Trump announced he would not be wasting his time on a virtual debate because a moderator could cut him off at any time. Saturday will be the 10th day since Trump's positive Covid-19 diagnosis. Dr. Sean Conley, Trump's physician, made a separate announcement stating he anticipates the President’s safe return to public engagements at that time. As of today, the debate is still set to take place in a town hall. The commission's invitation to Trump and Biden to participate remotely was an invitation to the candidates as a curtesy safety measure.
Source: NBC
Kamala Harris: “I’m Speaking”
Democratic California State Senator Kamala Harris has been making headlines since Wednesday's debate. Her words "Mr. Vice President, I'm speaking," have resonated with women across the country. As the first Black and South Asian woman chosen as a major party candidate, Harris was doing a lot more than debating her political beliefs and viewers took notice. She was forced to demand time and attention during the debate, which earned her an additional 15 seconds from moderator Susan Page. The now-famous words have also earned her the description of a “monster” as said by President Trump during a Fox Business interview the following morning.
Source: CNN
Jim Dwyer, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, dies at 63
The Pulitzer prize-winning reporter Jim Dwyer died Thursday morning from complications of lung cancer. The New York Times news reporter and columnist had spent almost four decades covering New York City’s stories. He also covered major stories like the 1993 bombing at the world trade center, the September 11 attacks, and the recent Covid-19 pandemic.
The New York Times described him as “a fast, accurate and prolific writer who crusaded against injustice.”
Dwyer was the winner of two Pulitzer prizes, one for his commentary and the other as part of a team covering spot news.
Source: USA Today
Source: The New York Times
Apple announces date for new iPhone release
Apple has finally set a date for its biggest event of the year. October 13 has officially been named as the day the public finds out the details of the highly anticipated 5G iPhone 12. The companies updated iPhone debut announcements are typically held in September but were delayed this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new device is expected to include 5G wireless connectivity and a new iPad-inspired design. The event will be held at 10am PT and will be entirely online on Apple's website. There is no word yet on the official release date or the price of the iPhone 12.
Source: Cnet
Dick’s Sporting Goods hiring up to 9,000 seasonal employees
The holidays are quickly approaching and Dicks’s Sporting Goods has announced plans to hire up to 9,000 seasonal employees, with more than 100 of those jobs specifically for locations in Southern California. The chain store will host its own “national signing day” to support the company’s efforts to hire thousands of seasonal associates across the country. Hiring locations spread out across Southern California will be in Glendale, Torrance, Huntington Beach, and Cerritos. The chain joins a number of other chain stores that plan to have massive hires for the holidays.
Source: KTLA
Source: BLS