The Daily Populous

Wednesday July 8th, 2020 night edition

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Addressing the president in the first person, the ad asks “why do you think you’re losing, Donald?

Echoed with sinister whispering, the voiceover continues: “They’re in your campaign, your White House, in Congress, even your own family.

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And just as the ad went live, the Lincoln Project’s George Conway – the husband of core Trump adviser, Kellyanne Conway – tweeted: “@realDonaldTrump, it’s EVERYONE.

In the case of this particular ad, the target seems to be Mr Trump’s well-known fixation on personal loyalty.

If the Lincoln Project’s ad really is targeted attack on Mr Trump’s own psychology, rather than just a typical attack ad, it has arrived at an apt moment.

Mr Trump tried to have the book barred from release, but failed; it is now being released two weeks earlier than planned because of huge demand. »

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

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The Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, has announced live on television he has tested positive for coronavirus.

“It came back positive,” a mask-wearing Bolsonaro told a hand-picked group of reporters on Tuesday lunchtime outside his official residence.

The 80-year-old grandmother of Brazil’s first lady, Michelle Bolsonaro, was reportedly intubated on Sunday, after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus last Wednesday. »

Fernando Alonso to return to Formula 1 with Renault in 2021

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Fernando Alonso is set to return to Formula 1 with Renault next year.

The Spanish two-time world champion, who will be 39 later this month, has signed and will be confirmed soon, sources have told BBC Sport.

Alonso will return to the outfit with whom he won his World Championships, and for whom he has already driven twice during his career. »

Bay Area father shot and killed during Sierra trip with son, who spent 30 hours hiding in wilderness

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Bay Area father shot and killed during Sierra trip with son, who spent 30 hours hiding in wilderness.

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The fundraising page says the son hid for over 30 hours in the Tahoe National Forest before a search team found him. »

Victoria reimposes coronavirus stage 3 lockdown on metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire after record rise in cases

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Victoria will reimpose stage three restrictions for six weeks in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire in a bid to slow a rapid spread of coronavirus.

There were 191 new confirmed cases announced on Tuesday, with 37 linked to known outbreaks and the remaining 154 under investigation.

He said the virus had leaked from postcodes already under the stay-at-home orders to other parts of Melbourne. »