Daily Archives: July 5, 2020

Southampton ‘fights for its soul’ as Covid-19 closes theatres 

The arts were at the heart of the maritime city’s bid for regeneration. Will its closed venues get any help this week, along with others across the UK? Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt has been a tough week in a city that is an increasingly tough place to live. Southampton, which launched its 2025 UK city of culture bid armed wi […]

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Coronavirus cases rising in Saudi Arabia, UAE after curfews lifted 

Restrictions had been in place in both countries since mid-March and their gradual lifting has allowed commercial businesses and public venues to reopen.Other Gulf countries have also moved to ease restrictions, although Kuwait has maintained a partial curfew and Qatar, Bahrain and Oman did not impose one at all.

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As Coronavirus Slams Houston Hospitals, It’s Like New York ‘All Over Again’ 

The death toll is lower, but there are echoes of March as cases spike, doctors fall ill and supplies run short. Now, Texas is trying to adapt hard-won lessons while addressing a new set of challenges.

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Indians keep their distance in mass tree planting campaign 

More than 2 million people have gathered in northern India while trying to practice social distancing to plant 250 million trees as part of a government plan to tackle climate change

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Rivera, Redskins owner work on new nicknames 

Washington coach Ron Rivera told The Washington Post “it would be awesome” if the team could change its nickname by the time the season starts.

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Islam for non-Muslims – Chinese imam in Hong Kong on a mission to explain his religion and its history in the city 

Tucked away in a quiet backstreet on Hong Kong Island, the Masjid Ammar and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre is a world apart from the strip of bars not far away in Wan Chai district.On one side is a tall white tower with a pastel green spire, reminiscent of a minaret. At the entrance an attendant checks the temperature of everyone walking in, because of th […]

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Tanaka out of hospital after taking liner off head 

Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was released from a hospital Saturday after taking a line drive off his head during a simulated game at Yankee Stadium. Manager Aaron Boone said Tanaka will be placed in the concussion protocol.

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TALK OF THE TOWN: Raise a glass to the Royal ravers who went to the pub after weeks of lockdown! 

They’ve been dubbed the king and queen of Royal ravers, so it was no surprise to see Amelia Windsor and Cassius Taylor going to pubs after weeks of lockdown.

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Before You Buy: Tesla Model Y Buyers Turn To Quality Checklists 

If the Model Y ultimately outsells the Model 3, Model X, and Model S combined, first Tesla has to get the quality right.

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Building a greener future stretches Axa’s alternatives chief 

Isabelle Scemama on why she thinks interest in zero carbon buildings will stay strong

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Kanye West 2020: I’m Running for President! 

Despite years and years of Kanye West’s unhinged behavior, he still manages to catch people off guard. On Independence Day, Kanye decided to announce that he is running to be President of the United States. In 2015, Kanye West was for some reason awarded the Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs. This unfortunately meant that he was allowed to speak to the a […]

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Japan flooding: Fourteen dead in flooded care home 

At least 16 people have died and a dozen are missing on the island of Kyushu amid devastating rains.

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Black Woman Catches White Guy Tailing Her In Own Neighborhood Because He Felt ‘Unsafe’ 

A Black woman shared a video of a white man following her in his BMW and asked her what she was doing in the neighborhood.

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Lucky Brand files for bankruptcy, has offer to sell company 

Blue jeans retailer blames its troubles partly on the coronavirus.

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Malaysia’s Muhyiddin eyes unprecedented snap election to vanquish Mahathir 

Polls by March 2021 possible, say sources, while coronavirus stimulus is fresh

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