Sources say Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate.

Welcome to Tuesday, August 6th, superstars...


** Sources say Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate.
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Harris' team kept the final stages of the process fairly concealed as she prepared to make her final decision. Now, she and Walz are expected to rally for their campaign in Philadelphia later today.

Read more about her VP of choice and other potential candidates she could have selected.

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** Federal Judge Finds Google Guilty of Illegal Monopoly
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A federal judge has ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online search. This decision takes a hit at big tech companies and could potentially impact how they conduct business on a fundamental level.

This significant ruling is a win for American regulators attempting to rein in the power of tech giants in the 21st century.

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** Tropical Storm Debby Hits U.S., Highlighting Climate Denial Consequences
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Tropical Storm Debby, downgraded from a hurricane, is moving over the southern East Coast, increasing concerns about flooding and power outages across the region. The National Hurricane Center warned that the storm could bring historic rainfall to low-lying areas.

While the consequences of climate change are being felt globally, a recent study done by the Center for American Progress found that nearly a quarter of U.S. Senators and Representatives are climate change deniers—100 in the House and 23 in the Senate.

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** And, in the End...
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It's National Farmworker Appreciation Day, a day to show appreciation for the agricultural workers who bring food from the fields to our tables. Celebrate farmworkers today by supporting a local farmer, lending a helping hand, or donating to farmworker charities like Farmworker Justice.

-Jamie Epstein

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