What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Seeing America With Megan Rapinoe’ and ‘The Last Narc’
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Coronavirus: Mexico's death toll becomes world's third highest
Mexico reports at least 46,688 deaths with coronavirus, with only the US and Brazil recording higher numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gm6lll
Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US
US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hZfHEe
Quotation of the Day: China Wields Its Security Law to Crush Hong Kong Dissent
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Kodak’s chief executive was given stock options. Then the share price spiked 1,000 percent.
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Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US
Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319pccW
Un estudio revela que los niños podrÃan portar altos niveles de coronavirus
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2DaSKz1
Dr Fauci is asked if protests spread coronavirus
"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319geMO
Canada’s Key Role in Creating a Once Awaited Vaccine
By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2XaZ8gv
Federal Agents Don’t Need Army Fatigues
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Kodak’s chief executive got stock options. The next day, the share price spiked 1,000 percent.
By Unknown Author from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3jWcpDk
Court Frees Michigan Teen Who Was Held for Skipping Online Schoolwork
By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33e1xe5
A Better Year for Trump’s Family Business (Last Year, That Is)
By BY BEN PROTESS, STEVE EDER AND MICHAEL H. KELLER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3jZGstT
Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020
A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30heHFd
Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government
A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fi6QLZ
India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy
As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30evlp4
Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners
Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWgN3r
Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers
Around 15,000 new cases of the disease have been reported in Spain in the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39J6AV4
US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate
Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339acyu
Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president
Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339JHZM
Hong Kong Delays Election, Citing Coronavirus. The Opposition Isn’t Buying It.
By BY AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2DkhpAP
Stocks are rising, driven by the big profits of tech companies.
By BY KEVIN GRANVILLE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/33bzFr5
Catch up: Ford posts a profit, United warns pilots of furloughs and more.
By Unknown Author from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3jZeO08
Hong Kong postpones elections for a year 'over virus concerns'
The move comes weeks after China imposed a controversial national security law on Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/317342S
Eurozone suffers deepest contraction on record
Spain, France and Italy suffer double-digit falls in economic output as the pandemic hits jobs and spending. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jWpqwx
Ellen DeGeneres apologises to staff over workplace 'issues'
The star is "disappointed" to hear allegations of harassment and intimidation on her chat show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39PtcmT
Ghislaine Maxwell-Jeffrey Epstein emails revealed in new court papers
In the papers, a key accuser also alleges the pair were equally involved in sex trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hSWyU7
Belarus TV shows arrest of 'Russian mercenaries'
Belarus police arrested 32 Russians at a sanatorium, alleged to be members of a mercenary group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hUymRy
Vietnam records first Covid-19 death
The country had spent three months without any new infections before an outbreak in Da Nang city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k02Pza
Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news
Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/338fYAt
Obama eulogy makes thinly veiled digs at Trump
Barack Obama eulogises late congressman John Lewis, with a few jabs at his White House successor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XceUYw
Trudeau: 'no preferential treatment' for WE Charity
Canada's PM denies playing a role in picking a charity tied to his family for a federal programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jU5P01
South Africa's apartheid-era statues 'should be put in a theme park'
South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/310CQze
Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies
Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fW3xm
Michael Brown: Officer won't be charged for 2014 killing of teenager
The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeOC7P
Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast
The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcBm3s
Republicans and White House at Odds Over Kansas Senate Race
By BY JONATHAN MARTIN AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2PbxtYh
Ellen DeGeneres Apologizes to Staff Members as WarnerMedia Investigates Show
By BY NICOLE SPERLING from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3jZ6kG4
Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning
Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30bOnfN
What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?
To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gioFf9
The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind
The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ezIn
Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggIC6b
The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream
Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/312Wk6b
What Back to School Might Look Like in the Age of Covid-19
By BY DANA GOLDSTEIN, YULIYA PARSHINA-KOTTAS AND ALIZA AUFRICHTIG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Df0b87
Tennessee State Senator Embezzled $600,000 in Federal Grant Money, U.S. Says
By BY MARIE FAZIO from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ExCYi2
Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump
The state reports its highest case and death toll - prompting fears that lockdown is not working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g78UaR
Domino's Pizza New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash
"We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jX2Dky
4 Hong Kong Activists Arrested for Online Posts Under New Security Law
By BY AUSTIN RAMZY AND ELAINE YU from NYT World https://ift.tt/30XqlEx
Report: N.B.A.’s Academies in China Abused Athletes
By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Dlc2RL
Quotation of the Day: New Resistance in Remote City Confronts Putin
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2XcLHN8
Yazidi children still haunted by Islamic State, Amnesty International says
Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30c8r1w
What's next after flood of US racial equity donations?
The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOwJ9P
Ashley Judd Can Sue Harvey Weinstein for Sexual Harassment, Court Rules
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2DfpBCo
One in Three Children Have Unacceptably High Lead Levels, Study Says
By BY RICK GLADSTONE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2BGK4jb
Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders
By BY CECILIA KANG AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DfEeFN
As Trump Undercuts Aid Talks, White House Says Extra Jobless Benefits Will Lapse
By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/39PSGkh
Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic
A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xarbwy
'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president
How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/335R2JE
India and China race to build along a disputed frontier
The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P6Jxdp
Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates
Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jSP9WL
The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender
Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WPrn2
US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality
The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/307qs0O
Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches
Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9le99
N.Y.P.D.’s Use of Unmarked Van in Arrest Draws Parallels to Portland
By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT New York https://ift.tt/312HvRg
‘Nobody Likes Me,’ Trump Complains, Renewing Defense of Dubious Science
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3f81tPw
Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes'
Australia's love of beachside living will become more precarious as wave movements change, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BCDr1a
Quotation of the Day: Overwhelmed Funeral Homes in South Texas Struggle to Keep Up
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3343rxZ
Barr Clashes With House Democrats, Defending Responses to Protests and Russia Inquiry
By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hPrW69
Remdesivir Could Be in Short Supply. Here’s a Fix.
By BY AMY KAPCZYNSKI, PAUL BIDDINGER AND ROCHELLE WALENSKY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/307N2GL
Minneapolis Police Link ‘Umbrella Man’ to White Supremacy Group
By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3f9kLE2
Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands
Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9jixw
Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'
Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ffpzYI
Should police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis?
Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7k7s4
'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'
Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dcnn6M
‘Nobody Likes Me,’ Trump Complains, Renewing Defense of Dubious Science
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2X8PVW2
The Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Has Always Had Game
By BY MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/30VwYaj
177 Questions to Inspire Writing, Discussion, Debate and Reflection
By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3082ToX
Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia
Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7LHEi
Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases
Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/332fFH9
Coronavirus on campus: 'We already lost prom and graduation...'
The BBC spoke to three students about the uncertainty of schools reopening in the age of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Ev5mu
Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures
Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dgw000
Pre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity
The BBC spoke to three people from cultures that have a long history of gender fluidity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hOmxfF
Portland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings
In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jI3ipI
Quotation of the Day: Female Guard Is Latest Target of Taliban Violence
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/32Yla9W
Chainsmokers Concert in Hamptons Is Under Fire Over Social Distancing
By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3g77gGi
Georgia Senator Is Criticized for Ad Enlarging Jewish Opponent’s Nose
By BY RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39xDIPz
Florida Man Took Coronavirus Aid and Bought a Lamborghini, Officials Say
By BY AZI PAYBARAH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hLZ3I1
New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty
The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CT45n9
Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora
Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X20j1G
Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit
Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hGHoBh
With ‘Room for Rage,’ Peaceful Protesters Sympathize With Aggressive Tactics
By BY KATE CONGER, THOMAS FULLER AND MIKE BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32ZEkMB
MGM delays live entertainment and expects to lay off workers in that division.
By BY GILLIAN FRIEDMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2DaZQmQ
What Will a Post-Trump G.O.P. Look Like?
By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3g7eJF4