Vaccine Research Hack, RNC Scaled Back & Emoji Day- Friday, July 17th, 2020

The news to know for Friday, July 17th, 2020!

We're covering a new hacking allegation. This time, Russia may be trying to steal coronavirus-related research.

Also, President Trump's big plans for the Republican National Convention got downsized.

Plus, 988 will officially be the 911 of mental health, the NCAA lays out a new plan for fall sports, and the specific reason today is Emoji Day.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

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Sources:

Russia Hacking Warning: AP, NY Times, NBC News, WSJ, Advisory

FBI Investigating Twitter Hack: Reuters, WSJ, NBC News

More U.S. Coronavirus Records: USA Today, CNN, Johns Hopkins

Unpublished WH Hot Zone Recommendations: The Center for Public Integrity

More Mask Mandates: NY Times, CNN, ABC News, AJC

RNC Scaled Back: WaPo, Politico, AP

DNC Plans Update: USA Today, The Hill, NY Times

Jobless Claims Hold Steady: CNBC, WSJ, CNN, Axios, Bloomberg

NCAA New Guidelines Released: NCAA, Axios, NY Times, ESPN

FCC Approves 988 Emergency Hotline: USA Today, The Hill, CBS News, FCC

Netflix Adds Another 10 Million Subscribers: The Verge, WaPo, (Vox last year)

Netflix Gets new Co-CEO: CNN, The Verge, AP

World Emoji Day: Official Website, Emojipedia, Business Insider, 9 to 5 Mac

Feel Good Friday - Teen Creates Superheroes with Disabilities: TODAY, WeCant2WeCan