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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... LinkedIn avoids this key question about censorship on its platform LinkedIn has blocked the profiles of several U.S. journalists from its China-based website. This move is in direct contrast to the policy that the CEO at the time announced in 2014 with the launch of the Chinese branch: "LinkedIn will be transparent about how it conducts business in China and will use multiple avenues to notify members about our practices."   In short, U.S. internet companies once claimed they could help make China more open and free. But Beijing has instead brought them to heel. In the meantime, LinkedIn refuses to answer questions about the censorship.  In early 2021, Chinese regulatory authorities punished LinkedIn for lax censorship; three months later, the company blocked the profiles of a spate of researchers. In the end, this could be one more way that Big Tech is wielded as a tool of oppression, rather than liberation. UNC Chapel Hill canceled classes yesterday as the mental health crisis on campus grows amid recent tragedies Yesterday, college students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did not attend classes as the school navigates a mental health crisis, officials said. Apparently, authorities are now investigating a suicide and a possible suicide attempt over the weekend. The "wellness day" followed World Mental Health Day, which was on October 10, according to the World Health Organization.    The school's chancellor, Kevin M. Guskiewicz wrote a letter to students, which was published on the university website, to address the situation.    "We are in the middle of a mental health crisis, both on our campus and across our nation, and we are aware that college-aged students carry an increased risk of suicide," he wrote. "This crisis has directly impacted members of our community – especially with the passing of two students on campus in the past month. As chancellor, a professor and a parent, my heart breaks for all those whose suffering goes unnoticed."  He also outlined the resources available for students, and encouraged everyone to contact their classmates and friends with the invitation to answer the question: "Honestly, how are you doing?". The emergency at this university reflects data that says suicide is actually one of the leading causes of death for young people. Unfortunately, the death toll has also increased since the pandemic's onset, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states. Biden just made a risky move that could come back to haunt him and future presidents In our current era, D.C. is firmly separated along party lines. Every issue is hyperpartisan, and compromises are often few and far between. And right now, there is not a more partisan issue than the riot that took place on Jan. 6. There's no question that the riot never should have happened — but most Republicans say Democrats go too far in calling the incident a coup.   Nancy Pelosi's Jan. 6 committee has long been seeking to shed more light on the factors leading to the riot, and a major part of that effort has been seeking more information about Donald Trump and his aides' actions.   Trump says the information is protected by executive privilege. Biden says no dice. And that's a problem — though not for any partisan reasons. The playbook for the legal world is different from the political world. And in the political world, "every time a president does something controversial, it becomes a building block for future presidents," said Saikrishna Prakash, a law professor at the University of Virginia who studies presidential powers. Biden's decision not to block the information sought by Congress challenges a tested norm — one in which presidents enjoy the secrecy of records of their own terms in office, both mundane and highly sensitive, for a period of at least five years, and often far longer. So how does that affect the future? Get INSTANT Access (Free of Charge!) Click to read these free reports and automatically sign up for daily research and other important offers. You can unsubscribe at any time. Double Your Money In As Little as 30 Days?  (Privacy Policy) Free Report: Buy This $2 Alt Coin  (Privacy Policy) Your Guide to the Hottest Asset on the Planet  (Privacy Policy) Here Are Today's Conversation Starters In Focus: Culture, Sports & Entertainment Would you read a murder mystery novel written by Britney Spears? You'll soon have the chance to do so The superstar revealed the plot in an Instagram post, and we don't hate it.   Author Sally Rooney refuses to allow a Hebrew translation of her novel She recently passed on a deal with the Israeli publisher that released Hebrew translations of her earlier books, a move that solidifies her viewpoint on the Israel-Palestine conflict.    DC Comics just shared big news regarding the latest Man of Steel Monday was National Coming Out Day, and DC Comics saw it as the perfect opportunity to share some big news about the new Superman. In Focus: Science, Tech & Health The fastest-spinning white dwarf ever seen rotates once every 25 seconds About as small as Earth but roughly as massive as the sun, a white dwarf is extremely dense. The star's surface gravity is so great that if you dropped a pebble from a height of a few feet, it would smash into the surface at thousands of miles per hour.    Giant snails that were eating Florida homes finally eradicated… again  Florida plays the unfortunate host to many invasive critters, from lionfish to Burmese pythons. The snails first arrived in South Florida in 1966, when a child brought three of the creatures to the area from Hawaii, where they're also invasive.   5 sci-fi concepts that are possible (in theory)  Some of the most common tropes, such as accelerating a spacecraft to fantastic speeds in a matter of seconds without crushing the occupants, are just plain impossible. Others? Surprisingly, not so much. In Focus: Business, Markets & The Economy Why is the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase declaring that the world's largest digital currency is "worthless?" "I personally think that [it] is worthless," said Jamie Dimon. "I don't want to be a spokesperson — I don't care. It makes no difference to me. Our clients are adults. They disagree. That's what makes markets."    When one whistleblower isn't enough... a second former Facebook employee offers to testify  "Last year, I testified privately before a European Parliamentary committee though I was avoiding press," the whistleblower wrote on Twitter. "My duty [means] democracy comes first."   Why did 4.3 million American workers quit their jobs in August, and which industry suffered the most?  About 242,000 more employees quit in August than in July, new data shows. Recommended Link:   RIP Tesla (2003 - 2021?)   Is Tesla Dead?! Yahoo Finance is claiming that the next big thing is here. CNBC is saying this industry is an $8 trillion market opportunity. NPR is reporting that the government believes this will save money, time, and lives… And technology expert Lou Basenese just identified the ONE Silicon Valley startup that's at the forefront of this massive trend that could put Tesla to bed... Click here to watch Lou's urgent presentation where he reveals all the details about this private company — including its name — for free. In Focus: Politics & World Affairs Internet cookies are being phased out. Here's how it affects your living room  The phaseout of internet tracking cookies is fundamentally changing political campaigns, which have for years relied on them to narrowly target potential voters across the web.   This subpoena snub sets up a major decision for Biden's DOJ  Former Trump White House strategist Stephen Bannon's choice to buck a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol could tee up a big decision for a Justice Department determined to strike an independent tone.     Kim Jong-un blames U.S. for tensions as Pyongyang showcases weaponry  He accused the U.S. of being "hostile" as he stood next to weapons including the "Hwasong-16, North Korea's largest ICBM, unveiled at a military parade in October 2020, but not yet test fired." How are we simulating conditions on Mars in a giant crater in an Israeli desert? (It's happening now)   A freak "rope free flying" accident leads this mom to jump 82 feet to her death    How is Tiger Woods healing since his big car accident?    Are you taking daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack? This panel says it is no longer beneficial   This extremely common chemical has been linked to early deaths   Slain reporter's father takes on Facebook over violent video of her death   Biden's agenda is taking shape: ICE ordered to halt mass workplace raids After several attempts, wildlife officers remove tire that was around an elk's neck for over two years  It's Time For Your Clickbait Break! She had no idea her dog is blind. Vet says his skill with obstacles courses a "medical mystery" One For The History Books On this day, in 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was laid; in 1903, the first World Series was won by the team that would eventually be known as the Boston Red Sox; Margaret Thatcher was born in 1925; war broke out between Italy and Nazi Germany in 1943; All About Eve debuted in 1950.  "Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong." — Ella Fitzgerald     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.