Extra Extra: An Asteroid Is Hurtling Towards Earth...Thanks 2020

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Published Aug 22, 2020

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German officials are trying out a novel way to test out a coronavirus spread: hosting rock concerts.
NASA reports that a 6.5-foot asteroid is hurtling towards Earth, lining up just in time for the November election.
The world pays their respects to Jack Sherman, an early guitarist with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who passed away at age 64.
Rodents are getting reacquainted with a NYCHA complex in Bedford-Stuyvesant, wreaking havoc as rats tend to do.
Two hurricanes are expected to collide near the Florida coastline, an unprecedented occurrence.
The pair of gold-plated glasses worn by political civil rights icon Mahatma Gandhi has sold at auction in Britain for $340,000.
The Rose Garden at the White House doesn't look as rosy these days following renovation, and perhaps reflecting the mood of the country.
Here's a baby's take on New York City living these days. Do you agree?
Disregard that letter of possible layoffs of New York City workers, says Council Speaker Corey Johnson. Trolls are apparently to blame. Nothing to see there.
And finally, here's a dog that can put a smile on your face.

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