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5 things you need to know this morning: Sept. 21, 2020

Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.

Five things you need to know

1. Trump administration delays TikTok ban following concept deal between Oracle and Walmart

TikTok has confirmed a new proposal involving Oracle and Walmart which aims to resolve any security concerns of the US Administration. Under the proposal, Oracle will become TikTok’s technology provider, and work is underway to form a commercial partnership with Walmart. Following the announcement, the US Department of Commerce said the prohibition of TikTok transactions will now be delayed until 11:59 pm on September 27.


2. Suspect detained for allegedly sending a ricin-tainted envelope to White House

The FBI said on the weekend that it is investigating after the suspicious envelope addressed to President Donald Trump was intercepted. A suspect has been detained after trying to enter the United States from Canada.

3. The Taj Mahal reopens after over six months despite rising COVID-19 cases

The Taj Mahal in Agra reopened on Monday for tourists after over six months with strict COVID-19 guidelines, including mandatory masks, maintaining physical distancing and a cap on the number of daily visitors.

4. Ontario sets province-wide limit on social gatherings as new cases surge

Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario is capping private social gatherings across the province at 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.the news comes after on Saturday, the province reported 407 new cases within the last 24 hours — the second straight day above 400.

5. Trafalgar Square anti-vaccine and lockdown protest ends with 32 arrests

The “Resist And Act For Freedom” rally in Trafalgar Square ended in 32 arrests on Saturday afternoon after clashes between police and demonstrators made up of anti-vaxxers and lockdown critics.



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