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Friday, July 31, 2020
Kodak’s chief executive was given stock options. Then the share price spiked 1,000 percent.
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Canada’s Key Role in Creating a Once Awaited Vaccine
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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.
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Court Frees Michigan Teen Who Was Held for Skipping Online Schoolwork
By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33e1xe5
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.
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.
The Less Impossible Israeli-Palestinian Peace
By BY ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3jTqktX
White House and Congress Clash on Relief Plan as Jobless Aid Expires
By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Xi7eUx
Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020
A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president
Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko.
‘How Lucky We Are to Have Found Each Other.’
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A Perfect Spot for Running, or Proposing
By BY ROSALIE R. RADOMSKY from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/39Q99ow
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.
Belarus TV shows arrest of 'Russian mercenaries'
Belarus police arrested 32 Russians at a sanatorium, alleged to be members of a mercenary group.
Ellen DeGeneres apologises to staff over workplace 'issues'
The star is "disappointed" to hear allegations of harassment and intimidation on her chat show.
Vietnam records first Covid-19 death
The country had spent three months without any new infections before an outbreak in Da Nang city.
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.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Obama eulogy makes thinly veiled digs at Trump
Barack Obama eulogises late congressman John Lewis, with a few jabs at his White House successor.
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.
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.
Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies
Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses
Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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.
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.
Atlanta Mourns John Lewis and Ponders Carrying On With ‘Good Trouble’
By BY RICK ROJAS AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hJlqxu
Trump Plays on Racist Fears of Terrorized Suburbs to Court White Voters
By BY ANNIE KARNI, MAGGIE HABERMAN AND SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39FSmVa
N.B.A. Season Restart Preview: In the East, Where Do the Bucks Stop?
By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/307UmCi
‘It’s Been a Crazy Couple Days’: The Yankees’ Virus-Scrambled Week
By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3hNzUwp
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.
'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?
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.
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.
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.
N.B.A. Restart Preview: The Lakers and Clippers Stare Down the West
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Reopening Schools: Senator Patty Murray Says Congress Needs to Step Up
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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
177 Questions to Inspire Writing, Discussion, Debate and Reflection
By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3082ToX
Banksy and Rembrandt Boost Sotheby’s Sale to $192.7 Million
By BY SCOTT REYBURN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2BCTxb8
Niels Lauersen, Fallen Fertility Doctor to the Stars, Dies at 84
By BY PENELOPE GREEN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3g8l1UZ
Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes'
See the damage done by waves – and the problem will only get worse with climate change, experts say.
US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality
The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'
Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19.
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.
Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases
Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet.
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.
Minneapolis Police Link Mystery ‘Umbrella Man’ to White Supremacy Group
By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ga99C7
Monday, July 27, 2020
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
Peaceful Protesters With ‘Room for Rage’ 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
‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Workplace to Be Reviewed by WarnerMedia
By BY NICOLE SPERLING from NYT Business https://ift.tt/32ZAanX
Coronavirus: Spanish PM says UK's travel restrictions 'unjust'
Pedro Sanchez says he hopes there will be a rethink, and most parts of Spain are safer than the UK.
Portland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings
In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city.
Trump Announced, Then Canceled, a Yankees Pitch. Both Came as a Surprise.
By BY KATIE ROGERS AND NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32VtFTc
New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty
The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law.
Republicans introduce $1tn pandemic recovery plan
The proposal would cut a $600 boost to unemployment benefits that has been paid during the pandemic.
Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'
British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert.
Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora
Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad.
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.
Hotels are promoting the nostalgia of the family road trip.
By BY MARTHA C. WHITE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/304B2pz
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months
The four locally transmitted cases in Da Nang prompt a tourism ban and renewed prevention measures.
Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows
The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief.
What’s on TV Monday: A Penn and Teller Special and ‘Good Deeds’
By BY PETER LIBBEY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3g5dSET
Spain Quarantine, Russia Protests, Olivia de Havilland: Your Monday Briefing
By BY ISABELLA KWAI from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3f4KMnO
Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks
More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says.
Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants
Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon.
Transit Workers Were N.Y.C.’s Pandemic Lifeline. These 3 Paid a Price.
By BY JONAH MARKOWITZ AND CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM from NYT New York https://ift.tt/39tMaiV
Quotation of the Day: Lewis’s Funeral Procession Follows His Footsteps Across Bridge
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‘Perry Mason’ Season 1, Episode 6 Recap: Disorder in the Court
By BY SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/302hger
Cities in Bind as Turmoil Spreads Far Beyond Portland
By BY MIKE BAKER, THOMAS FULLER AND SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WZqgPp
Did Hearst’s Culture Kill Hearst’s Biggest Magazine Story?
By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/39xsWZq
US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures
China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston.
The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home
South Korea largely forgot its prisoners of war. Now their children are fighting for recognition.
India coronavirus: Bihar braces for 'corona storm'
Cases are rising fast in one of India's poorest and most populous states. Can it cope?
Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the low fatality rate is misleading
As coronavirus infections surge, Andrew Harding notes meaningless statistics and a fear of hospitals.
Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died'
A photographer's decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life - but the lives of the marines with him.
Yes, Fake News Is a Problem. But There’s a Real News Problem, Too.
By BY JENNIFER SZALAI from NYT Books https://ift.tt/39FoOXL
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Quotation of the Day: Federal Agents’ Aggression in Portland Stretches Legal Limits
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What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Wynonna Earp’ and a Manson Docuseries
By BY LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2OVEf4v
North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'
State media say a defector who returned from South Korea has Covid-19 symptoms.
Seattle Protests: Fires and Tear Gas as Thousands March Through City
By BY MIKE BAKER AND HALLIE GOLDEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OYeAb6
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