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TAHOE TALK: Tahoe Rim Trail rescue and more

Staff report

This week’s Tahoe Talk podcast includes the following topics:

Global:

  • C19 Totals: 11.5m cases, 537k deaths – USA at 3m cases, 9 states hit record numbers, positivity rate = 7.6% compared to 4.5% on June 7
  • Kayne announces that he’s running for President
  • Uber acquires food delivery giant Postmates for $2.65b
  • Some NBA and MLB seasons back in question again after positive COVID results
  • Walmart to host drive-in movie premieres starting in August
  • Oil prices went negative for the 1st time ever in April. Now they’re back around $40 per barrel, but oil giants are losing hope and the massive Chesapeake Energy company just filed for bankruptcy
  • Tribal leaders and activists are calling for the removal of Mt. Rushmore
  • Black Lives Matter street mural on Fifth Avenue directly in front of Trump Tower (order by Mayor Bill de Blasio)

Local:



  • Red Flag warning (Mt. Rose fire update)
  • Hard Rock no-mask arrest
  • Tahoe Rim Trail Rescue
  • Lime Scooters are back
  • Great Reno Balloon Race cancellation
  • ACC and Celeb Tourney: Tribune & Sun exclusive coverage

Listen to the latest podcasts here.

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