Noon News Part 2 - September 4

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Hurricane Dorian Makes Landfall in the Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm, made landfall in the Bahamas on Sunday, September 1, bringing devastating winds and rain. The storm is now moving towards the United States, and is expected to hit Florida on Tuesday.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Declares State of Emergency

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has declared a state of emergency in the city as Hurricane Dorian approaches. The city is urging residents to prepare for the storm, and has opened emergency shelters.

Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs on Chinese Goods

The Trump administration has announced new tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods. The tariffs are set to take effect on September 1, and are likely to further escalate trade tensions between the two countries.

Other News

SpaceX Launches First Private Mission to the International Space Station

SpaceX launched its first private mission to the International Space Station on Saturday, September 1. The mission, called Crew Dragon Demo-2, is carrying two NASA astronauts, Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.

Amazon to Open First Cashierless Grocery Store

Amazon is set to open its first cashierless grocery store in Seattle. The store, called Amazon Go, will use sensors and cameras to track what customers take off the shelves, and will automatically charge their Amazon accounts.

Study Finds Link Between Social Media Use and Depression

A new study has found that there is a link between social media use and depression. The study, which was published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, found that people who spend more time on social media are more likely to experience symptoms of depression.