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Fernando Tatis Jr. #42 of the San Diego Padres reacts after being hit by the ball on the pickoff attempt after sliding safely into third base with a sixth inning steal against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 28, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. All players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. The day honoring Jackie Robinson, traditionally held on April 15, was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Credit:Getty Images
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A homeless person sleeps in the sidewalk in downtown Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to an official survey by the Municipality of Sao Paulo, homelessness increased 53% in the capital city over the last five years, reaching a total of more than 25,000 homeless people. Due to the pandemic, unemployment is rising and the number of people living on the streets has increased considerably. Credit:Getty Images
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Coronavirus skeptics, right-wing extremists and others gather to march in protest against coronavirus-related restrictions and government policy on August 29, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. City authorities had banned the planned protest, citing the flouting of social distancing by participants in a similar march that drew at least 17,000 people a few weeks ago, but a court overturned the ban. Credit:Getty Images
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu displays a painting of Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet II during a press conference prior to the painting going on display to the public on August 28, 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul Municipality purchased the painting during a recent Christie's auction in London for $1,172,803.50. The portrait was painted in the 15th century by Italian artist Gentile Bellini and depicts Fatih Sultan Mehmet II (right) who captured Constantinople in 1453 alongside a younger man whose identity is unknown. Credit:Getty Images
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People pass by as Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, is displayed on a giant television screen during a press conference in which he announced his resignation on August 28, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest serving post-war prime minister, announced his resignation amid speculation surrounding his health. Credit:Getty Images
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A cyclist competes during the 15 km Individual Time Trial - Return To Racing at Al Qudra Cycle Track on August 29, 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Credit:Getty Images
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Pedestrians, many wearing protective masks, are seen at Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan. Japan has so far 66,481 infections, 1,254 death and 53,482 recoveries from the virus, which includes the numbers of cases on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Credit:Getty Images
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Boats travel on the Huangpu River as the skyline of the city is seen, including the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Shanghai Tower, on August 28, 2020 in Shanghai, China.Credit:Getty Images