August 26: How many more people died in NY than the former governor admitted?

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A If for any reason you believe you received this email in error or if you no longer wish to receive these emails, click here to unsubscribe. Well, Good Morning!   Let's take a look at what the day has in store for us.   So, let's dig in, shall we? Here's What You Need To Know... Federal agencies to expand use of facial recognition Ten federal agencies plan on expanding the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) by 2023, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released Tuesday. How to use these technologies ethically and how to regulate related products will become major questions as more government agencies begin using them.   The ten agencies cited in the GAO report are the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Interior, Justice, State, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs. Many federal agencies want to use this technology for solving crimes, which could be a violation of privacy.   In a June GAO report, the report described how the U.S. Postal Inspection Service would use Clearview AI to solve mail-related crimes. Many tech companies are stalling law enforcement's adoption of this technology. In June 2020, Amazon stopped the sale of FRT to the police for one year, citing a lack of federal regulation over these products. The ban was extended indefinitely in May 2021. How many more people died in NY than the former governor admitted? The new governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, began her term with a harsh dose of reality. She revealed that about 12,000 more New Yorkers had died of the virus than former Governor Andrew Cuomo had previously reported. In addition to the sexual harassment scandal that plagued his adminstration the last several months, Cuomo had also allegedly underreported the number of people who died in nursing homes. That number was off by about 50%.    Her updated data now matches the number shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ― about 55,400 deaths so far. However, just before his disgraced departure from office on Monday, Cuomo was sticking to his guns, saying that 43,400 residents had died of the disease. He was apparently using data that didn't include people who passed away at home, in hospice, or elsewhere. His figures were pretty exclusive to hospitals and nursing homes.    Hochul's approach to truth is seen as a refreshing change after Cuomo's fall from grace. She said in an interview: "We're now releasing more data than had been released before publicly, so people know the nursing home deaths and the hospital deaths are consistent with what's being displayed by the CDC. There's a lot of things that weren't happening and I'm going to make them happen. Transparency will be the hallmark of my administration."  Adult film star Ron Jeremy indicted on 33 counts of rape, sexual assault Adult film star Ron Jeremy was indicted on more than 30 rape and sexual assault counts involving 21 people dating back more than two decades, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office announced Wednesday. Hyatt is accused of sexually assaulting more than 20 women over a 23-year span dating back to 1996. The victims range in age from 15 to 51.   The counts appear to be identical to charges filed against Jeremy last year. Facing over 300 years in prison if convicted, Jeremy pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, as he has in nearly every court appearance since his first arrest last June.   Jeremy, 67, is considered one of the icons of the adult entertainment industry. He made his way into the Guinness Book of World Records for "Most Appearances in Adult Films," after having appeared in more than 2,200 movies.   In 2015, he talked to CNN about almost dying from an aortic dissection in 2013. While he came close to death, the actor said he has always subscribed to the idea that living a good life and being a good person is the best thing one can do on this Earth. "I've always been spiritual," Jeremy said at the time. Know Someone Else Who'd Love The Seven At 7? Make sure they get their morning off to a great start, too. All you need to do is forward them this message and make sure they opt in on their own using the button below! Subscribe Some Of Today's Conversation Starters In Focus: Culture, Sports & Entertainment Why is this former NFL player running for a US Senate seat in Georgia?  The football legend has even received the support of the former president in his bid for the Senate seat.   Want to cruise with Disney or Royal Caribbean? You'll have to do this, first  "This is a requirement of The Bahamas and St. Thomas governments for a cruise ship to enter their waters, and is currently planned to remain in effect until November 1, 2021…"   Why is Nirvana and Kurt Cobain's estate being sued right now?  Earlier this week, a lawsuit was filed regarding the band's Nevermind album cover. In Focus: Science, Tech & Health Theoretical physicists think humans are screwing up the universe's plan  "I'm a god. You're a god. Everybody gets to be a god!"   NASA astronaut reveals medical issue that postponed ISS spacewalk  The spacewalk was set to prep the ISS for a new roll-out solar array, but it'll have to wait.   A huge number of rogue supermassive black holes are wandering the universe  Not all of these awesome cosmic objects stay put; some may be knocked askew, wobbling around galaxies like cosmic nomads. In Focus: Business, Markets & The Economy What is fueling this winning streak for stocks? The S&P 500 just rose above 4,500 Shares of banks and companies yoked to an economic reopening buoyed the market yesterday.   This is why you need to check your credit report... the sooner, the better   "It should just be a step everyday, regular consumers take as part of their overall financial habits."    What to expect after these Big Tech CEOs came to the White House  The guest list included top executives from Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft, among others.  The Biggest Gains from 5G Have NOT Been Made Yet, and These 20 Stocks Can Prove It Michael Robison is arguably the greatest tech investing analyst in the world today. Nearly four months into 2021, he has a PERFECT track record. 10 recommendations... 10 wins... With an average gain of 49.84%. That's a 100% win rate. See his next recommendation here... 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(clicking will opt you in to Strategic Tech Investor's free daily e-letter - privacy policy) In Focus: Politics & World Affairs DOJ brands Chinese-owned U.S. newspaper a foreign agent  The Justice Department has forced a major Chinese-owned newspaper's U.S. subsidiary to register as a foreign agent, records show.   Pelosi reprimands Moulton and Meijer over trip to Kabul  "The point is that we don't want anybody to think this was a good idea and that they should try to follow suit."   Alexei Navalny describes "psychological violence" in first interview from jail  Opposition figure Alexei Navalny likened his experience as a political prisoner in Russia to a "Chinese labor camp." Why can't the US reach approximately 1,000 Americans in Afghanistan?    This is the diet and sleep rules a longevity expert swears by    How to score one of the millions of free doughnuts that Krispy Kreme is giving away    Why is this Los Angeles City Fire Department captain under investigation right now?    Federal court upholds death sentence for Charleston church shooter    What Israel's Bennett wants from his White House meeting with Biden   OnlyFans suspends plan to ban sexually explicit content after outcry  Crews struggle to stop fire bearing down on Lake Tahoe It's Time For Your Clickbait Break! Sneaky river otters caught raiding North Carolina Aquarium crab pots One For The History Books On this day in 1682, the astronomer Edmond Halley first saw the comet that now bears his name; first free kindergarten was offered in the U.S. 1873; Mother Teresa was born in 1910;the song, "Hey Jude" was released in 1968; welfare reform was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1996.  "We can make ourselves miserable or we can make ourselves strong. The amount of effort is the same." — Pema Chodron     The Seven At 7 14422 Shoreside Way Suite 110-238 Winter Garden, FL 34787   © 2021 The Seven at 7. All Rights Reserved.   If for any reason you believe you received this email in error, you can safely ignore it, or click here to unsubscribe.