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Trump Hospitalized, Recovering

Details around President Trump's positive coronavirus test continued to emerge over the weekend, with a number of high-level officials also confirming infections. The president himself was transferred to Walter Reed military hospital—out of an abundance of caution, per his physicians—where he continued to work in full capacity.

Trump reportedly began a regimen of remdesivir (what is that?) and Regeneron’s trial antibody cocktail, a treatment currently in early-stage clinical trials. The latter includes antibody-producing immune cells harvested from recovered patients; see a scientific breakdown here. By yesterday, doctors had also added the steroid dexamethasone, typically used in more severe cases. 

Physicians have said he could be released as early as today—he took a brief drive outside the hospital to wave to supporters last night—though they also relayed his blood oxygen levels had dropped twice over the weekend. A source also said he had been given supplemental oxygen before heading to Walter Reed.

A number of cases have been linked to a White House Rose Garden ceremony for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, though it's not known which infections originated at the event. The list includes Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), Notre Dame University President Rev. John Jenkins, and former adviser Kellyanne Conway, among others. No cases are considered severe yet, though former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) checked himself into the hospital. 

Judge Barrett revealed she had previously recovered from a mild case of the virus over the summer. The outbreak is not expected to slow down her confirmation as of yet; the Senate Judiciary Committee—of which Lee and Tillis are members—is expected to begin considering Barrett Oct. 12. Sen. Ron Johnson (R), who did not attend the event but is on the committee, separately tested positive. 

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden tested negative for the virus, and said he will release the results of all future tests. 

Zooming out—the US has reported a total of 7.4 million total cases, with 209,725 deaths, as of this morning. See averages here and here.

France Floods

At least two people were killed with 30 missing after torrential floods cut off access to a number of villages along the France-Italy border yesterday. An estimated 1,000 first responders, backed by military aid, have been called in to search for survivors—at least one of the victims killed was a firefighter pulled away in rapids while trying to assist a stranded motorist. The total damage is not yet known, though videos show mudslides triggered by flash flooding wiping away entire houses (w/video).

In the city of Nice, close to 2 feet of rain fell in just 12 hours—almost equal to the total annual average. City officials estimate at least 100 homes were destroyed or damaged, The downpour was brought on by Storm Alex, which is expected to trek northward across France and into the British Isles in the first part of the week.

Breonna Taylor Tapes Released

Prosecutors in Louisville, Kentucky, released audio recordings Friday capturing grand jury proceedings considering charges in the police shooting of Breonna Taylor. Normally kept private, the tapes were released after a panel member sued to make them available.

Taylor was killed when officers, armed with a no-knock warrant, exchanged gunfire with Taylor's boyfriend, who believed them to be intruders. The tapes yielded more questions than answers around one of the central points of the case. Officers say they made an attempt to announce themselves (despite the warrant) for up to a minute; one neighbor said they heard them identify as police, others dispute the claim. Officers also said they believed they were being ambushed. See an overview of the case here.

One officer has pleaded not guilty to wanton endangerment of neighbors, the only charges brought in the case. The tapes did not include Attorney General Daniel Cameron's final recommendations to the jury. 

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IN THE KNOW

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture

> Jimmy Butler leads Miami Heat to victory in Game 3 of NBA Finals; Los Angeles Lakers up 2-1 in best-of-seven series (More) | Swiss Skydiver tops Kentucky Derby winner Authentic to win Preakness Stakes (More)

> Regal Cinemas, the second-largest theater chain in the US, likely to close more than 500 theaters for a second time due to the pandemic (More) | “Hocus Pocus” tops US box office 27 years after its original release (More)

>  Bob Gibson, former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher and baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 84 (More) | Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies at 81 from COVID-19 (More)

Science & Technology

> The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to trio of researchers for the discovery of the Hepatitis C virus (More) | See predictions for the rest of the week (More)

> Study finds the human body only registers two seasons, not the traditional four; changes in levels of certain molecules seen in early spring and late fall (More)

> The number of coffins found at the ancient Egyptian necropolis of Saqqara rises to 59; most appear to have been buried at least 2,500 years ago (More) | Watch video of one being opened (More​)

Calling all parents of high achievers: Civics Unplugged, a community committed to empowering future American leaders, is now accepting applications for their 2021 program. Have (or know) a civic-minded teen interested in personal growth and community building? Nominate them for CU Fellowship 2021, a completely virtual and free four-month program to help them find their civic purpose. Check out the applications today!

Business & Markets

> US stock markets down Friday (S&P 500 -1.0%, Dow -0.5%, Nasdaq -2.2%) on President Trump COVID news and unemployment report (More)

> US unemployment rate falls from 8.4% to 7.9% in September; economy adds 661,000 jobs as growth slowed more than expected in final monthly report before election (More)

> Uber sells $500M stake in Uber Freight valuing logistics business unit at $3.3B (More)

Politics & World Affairs

> California passes 4 million acres burned during the 2020 wildfire season, more than double the previous yearly record, with two months to go (More)

> North Carolina Senate candidate Cal Cunningham (D) admits to lewd texting with California strategist; Cunningham has consistently led incumbent Sen. Thom Tillis (R) in polls (More) | Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) will not run for reelection in 2022 (More)

> Short-handed Supreme Court begins new session today, scheduled to take up religious liberty cases (More)

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ETCETERA

One of the coolest archives we've seen of old-time visualizations.

The best live animal feeds from around the world ($$, NYT).

Why having rocks in your head is more than an insult.

A fascinating look at the economics of vending machines.

Where to find the best fall foliage around the globe.

The food worth traveling for in all 50 states.

This Oregon boy sent his Baby Yoda doll to protect firefighters—now its internet famous.

The surprisingly long history of mashed potatoes. 

Clickbait: Lonely otter finds love online. 

Historybook: Harry Truman makes first US presidential television address (1947); HBD astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (1958); PBS launches (1970); HBD actress Kate Winslet (1975); RIP Steve Jobs (2011).

"Sometimes life is going to hit you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith."

- Steve Jobs

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