September 21, 2020 News Brief

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at the age of 87 on Friday setting off an intense political battle over who will fill her seat. 

[Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court’s Feminist Icon, Is Dead at 87 - The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/18/us/ruth-bader-ginsburg-dead.html)

The United States will soon pass 200,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths, and the global toll is nearing one million.

[CDC Virus Testing Guidance Was Posted Against Scientists’ Objections - The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/17/health/coronavirus-testing-cdc.html) 

[Fresh Surge in U.S. Coronavirus Cases Is Feared as Death Toll Nears 200,000 - WSJ](https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-latest-news-09-21-2020-11600676779)

Trump approved a deal that would give Oracle and Walmart a combined 20% stake in a new company called TikTok Global.  A federal judge temporarily blocked the ban on WeChat from taking effect yesterday.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/21/tech/tiktok-oracle-walmart-explained/index.html

Schitt’s Creeks swept the comedy category at last night’s Emmy awards  winning NINE awards. Succession won best drama. 

[Emmys: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Sets Record for Most Wins in a Single Season for a Comedy | Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/emmys-schitts-creek-sets-record-for-most-wins-in-a-single-season-for-a-comedy)

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