HUFFINGTONPOST FANS: August 2020

Trump Defends Kyle Rittenhouse’s Deadly Shooting: ‘They Attacked Him’‌

Donald Trump defended Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old Trump supporter who shot and killed two people in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last week. The president also blamed the civil unrest on “left-wing political violence.”

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Speaking at a White House coronavirus update, Trump called Rittenhouse’s attack at a Black Lives Matter demonstration, held days after Kenosha police shot Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black father, an “interesting situation.”
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“He was trying to get away from them, I guess ... and he fell,” Trump claimed, citing videos of the Rittenhouse attack. “And then they very violently attacked him.”
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Then the president claimed that the teenager with a semiautomatic rifle “probably would’ve been killed.”
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“He was in very big trouble. He probably would’ve been killed, but it’s under investigation,” Trump said.

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WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING

Law enforcement and other authorities used force while intervening in nearly 400 Black Lives Matter protests since police killed George Floyd in May, according to new data that paints the clearest portrait yet of the historic unrest that’s swept across the U.S. this summer.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden forcefully condemned violence and looting after another weekend of deadly clashes between protesters, supporters of President Donald Trump and police officers in several U.S. cities.

Massachusetts rarely sends Republicans to Congress. As a result, the state's Democratic primaries on Tuesday have gotten lots of attention and resources. Here are four in particular to keep an eye on.

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If there's one thing we can count on this year, it's that nothing is normal. That will likely include flu season. What's it going to be like dealing with influenza on top of the COVID-19 pandemic? Read this piece on what experts say we can expect this fall and winter.

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And here are a few other coronavirus explainers that are worth your time:

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Wishing you all another healthy and safe week!

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❤️,

Lindsay

You Oughta Know

You've likely seen the term "super-spreader event" used a lot lately when talking about the pandemic and reopenings. Our friends at HuffPost UK broke down how they can fuel the spread of COVID-19, plus how you can spot (and avoid) them.

WHAT ARE COVID-19 SUPER-SPREADER EVENTS?

A Minute And Change

Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week's tip comes from personal trainer Lauren Leavell on how she reframes toxic thoughts around dieting and the "less is more" mentality (for example, the idea that fewer calories = better health):
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Something that has really been helpful for me is thinking about more = more. If I'm looking towards doing something more health-promoting for my personal nutrition, I think about where I can add something that makes me feel great. Where can I add an extra glass of water? Where can I add a little bit more protein to keep me fuller longer? Where can I add some more vegetables to get some variety?⁣

Crushing On This 'Gram

Before You Go...

Read this important reminder about the state of the world right now. We're still in a global pandemic, and it's vital to keep this information in mind as you start to resume some activities.