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Urban Tech Connect // Forward 2020 Conference Goes Virtual Next Week

Plug In hosts conference for African American & LatinX communities Sept. 15-17

Plug In South LA will host its 3rd annual tech conference, Urban Tech Connect, in a virtual setting next week from September 15 to 17. Urban Tech Connect // Forward 2020 will equip tech company founders from African American and LatinX communities in Los Angeles and beyond with the knowledge and expertise to build competitive and successful tech enterprises and platforms. The virtual conference also is helping founders push forward in scaling and growing their businesses amidst the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is at https://utc.pluginsouthla.com; ticket packages range in price up to $225, and scholarships are available via this form. Virtual sponsorships are available starting at $1,000.

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Louisville has settled Breonna Taylor's wrongful death lawsuit

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old EMT killed by police six months ago.

Trump less trusted internationally than Putin and Xi after Covid-19 response

The United States' image around the world has plummeted in the wake of its coronavirus response, a major global survey has found.

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Trump says weekly calls on 'Fox & Friends' are returning; Fox says maybe not

President Trump says he is resuming his weekly visits to "Fox & Friends," the morning show that gave him a direct relationship with the Republican base before he ran for president.

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A crawling Hurricane Sally is threatening a 'historic rainfall event' in parts of the Gulf Coast

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Hong Kong was once a safe haven from China. Now activists are fleeing the city by boat to Taiwan

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Democratic super PAC expands fight against Iowa GOP Sen. Joni Ernst

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Biden campaign eyes strength with older voters as key to a Florida victory

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Rank-and-file House members achieve rare bipartisan consensus in bid to press Hill leaders to cut stimulus deal

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Ex-Nissan executive Greg Kelly pleads not guilty in Japan trial

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Trump trusted less internationally than Putin and Xi after Covid-19 response

The United States' image around the world has plummeted in the wake of its coronavirus response, a major global survey has found.

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This is what could happen if the 2020 census fails to count everyone in the US

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Kronos: Conn. shift work approaches pre-pandemic level

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Hyundai Motor Launches 'Channel Hyundai' for Smart TVs to Provide Enhanced Digital Customer Experience

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TikTok will partner with Oracle in the United States after Microsoft loses bid

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High School shifting to remote start after student party

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Officials to unveil design plans for future park and new home of Confederate statue

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Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of September 14

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Best moments from CNN and Sesame Street's 'Back to School' coronavirus town hall

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A wildfire evacuee returned to her Oregon home to find her barn destroyed but her animals alive

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