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This is an update for the meeting: City Council Special Meeting - Dec 01 2020
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City Council Special Meeting - Dec 01 2020

Amazon Web Services says its system have mostly resumed normal operations after technical issues impacted users worldwide. AWS, which is the leading provider of cloud computing services, experienced a major outage earlier today. According to Downdetector, users of Zoom, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Alexa, Roblox, Venmo and many more were all hit with tech problems        A measure to end the ongoing goverment shutdown is set to be voted on in the Senate. There's been little signs of progress as Democratic lawmakers remain dug in on efforts to extend healthcare subsidies. Meanwhile, Republicans are demanding the government reopen before any negotiations take place.        President Trump can deploy National Guard troops in Portland. That's accoding to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Under the ruling, the justices said presidential determinations are not reviewable by federal courts. The Court of Appeals lacks the power to issue injunctive relief. The City of Portland couldn't show an injury, since the troops hadn't been deployed.        A suspicious hunting stand near Palm Beach Airport where President Trump exits Air Force One was discovered by the U.S. Secret Service. A spokesperson for the Secret Service confirmed the discovery was made Thursday during advance security preparations before the President's arrival in Palm Beach. Security teams found no individuals at the location but officials noted the teams "identified items of interest."        Gas prices have dropped below the three-dollar mark for the first time in years. According to Gas-Buddy, the average price nationwide is two-98 a gallon. That's down 19-cents in the past month, and 15-cents lower than one year ago. The U.S. hasn't seen prices dip below three-bucks since the pandemic        Week 7 of the NFL season wraps up with a Monday Night Football doubleheader. The Detroit Lions will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 7 p.m. eastern. The Lions enter at four-and-two, while the Bucs are five-and-one. Later, the Seattle Seahawks will welcome in the Houston Texans at 10 p.m. eastern.       

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