CORRECTION: Gizmodo originally stated that drug company Mallinckrodt had jacked up the price of an anti-seizure medication from $40 in 2000 to over $40,000 today. A spokesperson for Mallinckrodt emailed to request a correction that the drug costs $38,892. gizmo.do/lewKplF

“I cannot do this anymore. The overt racism, the corruption, the anti woman behavior, the incompetence. This is not why I became a Republican. So I’m quitting the Party.” - No one. Today.

@maurany Hallo the unroll you asked for: Thread by Tim Wise: "1/ If the Dems blow this election it will not be because they were "too far left on policy" or because they "weren't lef […]" threadreaderapp.com/thread/1152930… Talk to you soon. 🤖

It's sunny, it's summer, it's almost August somehow and instead of thinking of sunny summer things I really just want to say a huge thank you to Toronto Star subscribers. Subscribers play a much larger role than they may realize in upholding public service journalism. 1/

The Buffalo Regals @GOJHL Junior team is pleased to announce the signing of Ben Bailey. The 5'8" 170lb forward is a Buffalo resident and a St Joe's graduate. Welcome Ben!

Our home has become a bureau for Toronto Star and Front Burner. Michelle Shephard pinch hitting and testing stuff. XO, all.

Covid vs. US Daily Average Cause of Death public.flourish.studio/visualisation/… Visualised with Flourish

People mattered to Jim Kelley. As you’ll see, he mattered to them. theathletic.com/1871998/2020/0…

Your weekend read: This thorough and detailed analysis from @jyangstar, Kate Allen & Rachel Mendleson on why the city’s northwest corner has been hardest hit by the pandemic and the systemic problems that have put those fellow citizens at risk: thestar.com/news/gta/2020/…

So glad to see Toronto Star's in-depth analysis about the COVID situation in Toronto's northwest. This corner of the city needs our attention in a big way. Thanks @jyangstar Kate Allen Rachel Mendleson Andrew Bailey thestar.com/news/gta/2020/… 1/

Y’all are talking about Daniel Dale going into a fact checking zone on CNN last night, but seeing it set to NFL Films music is something else.

What the president (or press secretary) says is news, you say? Given the history of Trump White House lies, the default response should be “prove it.” washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/medi…

This is truly spectacular data work from the Financial Times: ig.ft.com/coronavirus-gl…

REMINDER—Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin election officials were not allowed to begin processing absentee ballots until on or just before Election Day, after Republican-led state legislatures opposed changing laws to allow earlier preparations like other states.

Here's the Supreme Court order rejecting Texas' attempt to throw out the results of the presidential election in four other states. The court declines to hear it; the only dispute is a technical one over the manner by which it is killed. It's over. supremecourt.gov/orders/courtor…

Vladdy had a big night in Buffalo!

The sun sets on the final game of the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field in Buffalo,NY.

2 of my boys played with Damien, please consider donating. Thanks. KenWest Hockey Player Diagnosed with Cancer gofund.me/dbd10829

RJ’s last call. Casey Mittelstadt, in oooooovertime!

Marvin Gaye’s about to inform Jesse Jackson this weak shit’s going to get rejected. That’s what’s going on.