Monthly Archives: June 2020

How Carnival Has Been Hit by the Coronavirus Crisis 

Over nearly five decades, Carnival amassed a global fleet of cruise ships. But in the face of a pandemic, health authorities and passengers are questioning whether operators like Carnival can set sail safely going forward. WSJ’s Carter McCall explains. Photo: Getty Images

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What We Can Learn From The Genome Of Doctors’ Favorite Medicinal Leech 

Biologists just sequenced the genome of an important species of medicinal leech, and it has a lot to teach us about how leech saliva prevents blood clotting.

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What comes next for Buffalo Sabres after major course change? 

The Buffalo Sabres just went through their version of the Red Wedding, and it’s hard to say at this point that their outlook for the future somehow got sunnier. The post How the NBA can keep building on progressive social movement | Basketball Central appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.

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Black MLS players form coalition to fight racism 

More than 70 black Major League Soccer players announced Friday the formation of a new organization called the Black Players Coalition of MLS, which is intended to “address the racial inequalities in our league, stand with all those fighting racism in the world of soccer, and positively impact black communities across the United States and Canada.”

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Podcast: PlayStation 5 details and hesitation over facial recognition 

Sony unveiled the PlayStation 5 last week, sharing with the world the console’s design, specs, games and accessories. One question remains in everyone’s mind: How much will it cost? Devindra and Cherlynn are joined by deputy managing editor Nathan In…

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New Releases on Netflix & Top 10s: June 19th, 2020 

Happy Friday and we can’t quite tell whether it’s a busy day or a quiet day for new releases. In total, the US saw 11 new titles added today however, most Originals are international releases….

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Google tests interactive location listings in Street View 

Google is testing an added augmented reality layer in Street View that could be a godsend for those who have trouble picturing where they on a map. The feature, first spotted by a 9to5Google reader, adds interactive pins to Street View. They replicat…

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Africa: Continent Set to Get Debt Relief From China 

[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.

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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.

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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.   

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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