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Earth from space by night. Photo: NASAThe U.S. Space Force has awarded United Launch Alliance and SpaceX hundreds of millions of dollars to fly national security payloads to space in the coming years. Why it matters: The money provided by these competitive government contracts keeps space companies in business and flying to orbit regularly. Details: ULA will receive the bulk of the funds, with $337 million going to the company for two missions expected to launch in 2022.The big picture: SpaceX and ULA weren't the only companies competing for this award. Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman also put in bids but didn't receive funds in this round.Global: Total confirmed cases as of 7 p.m. ET: — Total deaths: — Total recoveries — — .U.S.: Total confirmed cases as of 7 p.m. ET: — Total deaths: — Total recoveries: — Total tests: — .Politics: Trump signs on coronavirus aid.Public health: Fauci says chances are "" that COVID-19 vaccine will be 98% effective — 1 in 3 Americans would .Science: Indoor air is the .Schools: How back-to-school is as coronavirus rages on — to hold fall classes online.President Trump on Saturday to provide relief from economic damage sustained during the coronavirus pandemic after talks between the White House and Democratic leadership .Why it matters: Because the Constitution gives Congress the power to appropriate federal spending, Trump has limited authority to act unilaterally — and risks a legal challenge if congressional Democrats believe he has overstepped.Beirut residents are still clearing rubble from streets that appear war-torn, days after a blast that shocked the country and horrified the world.Why it matters: The explosion is likely to accelerate a painful cycle Lebanon was already living through — discontent, economic distress, and emigration.

Earth from space by night. Photo: NASAThe U.S. Space Force has awarded United Launch Alliance and SpaceX hundreds of millions of dollars to fly national security payloads to space in the coming years. Why it matters: The money provided by these competitive government contracts keeps space companies in business and flying to orbit regularly. Details: ULA will receive the bulk of the funds, with $337 million going to the company for two missions expected to launch in 2022.The big picture: SpaceX and ULA weren't the only companies competing for this award. Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman also...

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