7/19: Jeff Bezos prepares to blast off in his Blue Origin spacecraft. Daily U.S. COVID cases nearly triple in just three weeks.

There are concerning new trends with the coronavirus here and around the world. News of a U.S. olympic gymnast testing positive comes after officials reported at least 10 new cases connected to the games yesterday, including the first cases among athletes in the Olympic Village. In California, hundreds have been forced from their homes due to dangerous wildfires. Extreme weather is also behind wrenching scenes of devastation in Europe. The U.S. is joining with allies around the world to call out the Chinese government for a series of cyber intrusions. Police in Washington, DC are searching for suspects after a shooting Saturday night outside Nationals Park. Blue Origin says all systems are go to make history tomorrow in West Texas.

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