[East African] Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to cancel interest-free debt owed by “relevant” African countries as part of Beijing’s move to help the continent during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Daily Archives: June 21, 2020
SMALL CAP MOVERS: AIM celebrates 25th birthday as activity picks up
There has been ‘rampant fundraising activity’ on AIM this year, and the junior market has been well and truly open for business during lockdown, according to data compiled by City broker Allenby.
Opinion: ‘Rudy didn’t do a damn thing compared to Jack Trice.’ Iowa State named stadium for Trice, but world should know him.
Jack Trice was first Black athlete at Iowa State and died after being trampled in football game. The stadium bears his name, but world should know him.
Florida Is a Popular Site for Pro Leagues. It’s Also a Virus Hot Spot.
When the N.B.A., M.L.S. and the W.N.B.A. resume their seasons in Florida, where virus cases are rising, all will trust in new health protocols and hope players abide by them.
Sony’s Aibo robot will now greet you at the front door
Sony’s robotic Aibo pup continues to learn new tricks. Thanks to a new software update, the android companion will now predict when you come home and sit patiently at the front door. Or that’s the idea, anyway. According to Sony’s website, you’ll fir…
Considering Camp? Bunkmates Are Out, but Creativity Reigns
There may not be group hikes and s’mores, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be adventure, songs, comedy, art and dance. Here are some programs taking place online.
Eric Mangini: Jets paying Jamal Adams 2 years early will set a bad precedent for NFL
All Pro safety Jamal Adams is requesting a trade from the New York Jets despite the team making it clear they have all intentions of keeping him on. Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes are joined by Eric Mangini, who tells them why he believes paying Adams 2 years early just because he demands it, sets a bad precedent for the NFL.
How French PM’s beard became symbol of coronavirus crisis
TV viewers watched as Édouard Philippe’s white patch grew, along with his popularityAs coronavirus spread through France, so did the grey in the prime minister’s impressively dark beard. When Édouard Philippe regularly appeared on television to detail the ongoing health crisis or outline lockdown rules, viewers watched as the patch of hair on his left cheek […]
How Ecommerce Companies Can Grow During a Recession
Even with economies disrupted all over the world, your online business can continue to count real, reliable growth, so long as it’s using the right strategies.
Africa: Agroecology Strengthens Farmers’ Resilience but Highly Underfunded in Africa
[IPS] Nairobi -With just a quarter of an acre of land in Kesses near Kenya’s Eldoret town in the Rift Valley region, Samson Tanui is practising agroecology and his permaculture unit has become the centre of attraction for farmers from near and afar amid food shortages during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump Trade Official Defends China Deal and Criticizes the W.T.O.
The trade negotiator Robert E. Lighthizer defended the aggressive use of tariffs and said Europe could face levies if it did not agree to better trade terms.
Trump warns of ‘complete decoupling’ from China despite talks
President Donald Trump warned Thursday the United States had the option to separate from China’s deeply intertwined economy, despite the powers’ pledges to move forward on a trade deal.
Neymar loses lawsuit over signing bonus with Barcelona
A Spanish court has ruled in favor of Barcelona in a dispute with former player Neymar over a signing bonus paid in part to the Brazil striker before he left for Paris Saint-Germain
Big Tech Zeros In on the Virus-Testing Market
As businesses grapple with how to safely reopen the workplace, companies like Fitbit and Verily, Google’s sister company, are rushing out new work force health-vetting and tracking tools.
Soccer clubs eye bottom line with ticket refund options
Soccer clubs are finding creative ways to stem revenue losses by offering season ticket holders alternatives to refunds for games being played in empty stadiums because of coronavirus pandemic