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PORTLAND—Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, whose position includes the Portland Police Commissioner seat, announced the end of the Portland Police Bureau’s use of CS gas as a crowd control munition.  “We all want to focus on the fundamental issue at hand: justice for black people and all people of color. That’s why, as Police Commissioner, effective immediately and until further notice,...

PORTLAND —On the night of Tuesday, Sept. 8, antifa members violently attacked freelance journalist and videographer, Tayler Hansen. The morning after at 9:29 a.m., Hansen reported via Twitter that he was beaten by four antifa members. Hansen then explained the occurrences that led to the attack. The freelance journalist, who has been reporting detailed accounts of the riots in Portland...

PORTLAND, MAINE—A Black Lives Matter protest and rally planned for September 5 in Portland, Maine, was reportedly postponed in favor of a later, larger gathering. The decision came after opposing groups sent threats to the protest’s organizers and a press conference regarding the gathering was held by Portland's chief of police and mayor.  The organizers, Black Lives Matter Maine (BLMM),...

FRISCO, TX—The Stand With Sophia, GoFundMe campaign was started for a 9-year old girl from Frisco, Texas, who was subjected to grooming, molestation, and rape at her primary residence under the supervision of her mother. The campaign aimed at raising funds for a legal team that will “fight for Sophie” has gone viral. The campaign was brought to attention...

UNITED STATES—On Wednesday, September 9, a Norwegian lawmaker said he has nominating President Donald Trump for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East. Christian Tybring-Gjedde represents the Norwegian Parliament Progress Party. He has been a member of the Norwegian parliament since 2005. He also serves as chairman of the Norwegian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary...

PORTLAND, OR—Violence between opposing protests on Labor Day in Portland resulted in two arrests on September 7. Organizers from Black Lives Matter planned a rally at Cathedral Park. Supporters of President Donald Trump planned “The Oregon For Trump 2020 Labor Day Cruise Rally” via Facebook on the same day at 12 p.m. Their caravan congregated in the parking lot of...

CHICAGO, IL—The city of Chicago saw a total of 40 people shot and six people killed as of Monday, September 7. One victim was found shot to death on September 6, in University Village on the West Side, Chicago police reported. At around 3:26 a.m. officers found a man on the ground with two gunshot wounds to his head, and...

UNITED STATES—On Thursday, September 3, T-Mobile launched a new project, “Project 10Million,” starting with a $10 billion, 5-year commitment to provide free wireless hotspots, free high-speed data, and access for K-12 students across the U.S. “Project 10Million gives eligible households 100GB of data per year and a FREE mobile hotspot for 5 years. Plus, participating school districts have the option...

HOLLYWOOD—YouTuber Lloyd Cafe Cadena has died at 26 after testing positive for COVID-19 and suffering a heart attack.  The Filipino comedian and content creator had 3.1 million followers on YouTube and 6.5 million on Facebook, where his family posted this statement on September 6: “There are simply no words to express our heartfelt thanks for the prayers and sympathy you have...

PORTLAND—At the straight 100th night of Portland protest against racism on Saturday, September 5, fire bombs were thrown at police officers and the fire injured one of the community members. Police declared a riot, used tear gas and arrested more than 50 people. Around 9 p.m., more than 400 demonstrators gathered at the Ventura Park around 9 p.m. and started...