News Roundup 10/29/20
Dodgers Stunning Loss in Game Four
In order to have a 3-1 lead, Dodgers needed to win Game 4, but in the final moments of the game two mistakes were made causing them to lose. Rays won a memorable game, the final moments could be watched over and over again and one can still struggle to understand how exactly these mistakes were made. In the final inning, Dodgers were in the lead with a score of 7-6 with needing one more out to win the game. With first and second base loaded, Phillips from Tampa Bay Rays, hits the ball into the right center and the ball is in play. In the final moments of Game 4, Dodgers stun fans with a terrible loss.
Source: New York Times
More California Fires
Fires in Orange County are spreading due to high winds and dry brush, causing more than 900,000 people to flee from homes. Both the Silverado and Blue Ridge fires cover 20,000 acres altogether but the high winds make it harder for them to be tamed and are extremely dangerous due to how easily they can spread. The Silverado Fire started in Irvine and although it’s unknown how it started, Southern California Edison said that it is possible that their equipment started the fire. No homes or businesses have been destroyed but a total of five firefighters got injured.
Source: The Washington Post
Wonder
Shawn Mendes has been on the rise ever since his voice was recognized by covering songs on Vine. Since then, he’s released songs such as “Treat You Better” and “Stitch”. His latest song to have been released is “Wonder” which will be part of an upcoming album that is to be released on December 4. During his interview with Jimmy Fallon, Mendes states that his girlfriend Camila Cabello has been an inspiration and very supportive for his upcoming album Wonder. The singer has made it aware that a documentary will be released on Netflix on November 23, claiming that he made it as “raw” as possible to show fans that he is a human being.
Source: Billboard
Notre Dame Dueling Demonstrations
On October 26, 2020 Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be a justice on the Supreme Court. Students from Notre Dame took action to voice their opinions on Barrett. Those who demonstrated against Barrett voiced their concerns about her being conservative while those who supported Barrett are proud that the Supreme Court has its first member to have graduated from Notre Dame claiming that she will do right by ignoring personal policy preferences.
Source: South Bend Tribune
Trump Will Not Accept Loss
President Donald Trump refuses to accept the result of the election should he lose the event, and many supporters have taken what he has said to heart. Since President Trump has claimed voter fraud is very high in this coming election, many supporters have come to believe him even though there has been little evidence to show that voter fraud is existent. People fear that Trump will “drag this out” well past Election Day rather than accept defeat.
Source:NBC News