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Daily Archives: July 6, 2020
Giant’s Chair’s 2020 Summer Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is Kansas City emo band Giant’s Chair. Staying safe in the COVID era doesn’t have to mean playing safe when it comes to your sonic elixirs! Here’s a reckless…
New car registrations down by a third in June despite dealers reopening
Despite dealers in England being allowed to welcome customers back from 1 June, showrooms in Wales weren’t given the green light to open until 22 June, while those in Scotland had to wait until 29 June.
Refereeing criticism increases as Madrid nears Spanish title
Real Madrid is again being accused of benefiting from the referees as it gets closer to the Spanish league title
Greenback rises above ¥107.50 as Tokyo stock rally continues
The dollar firmed to levels around ¥107.60 in Tokyo trading Monday, aided by a robust advance on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.At 5 p.m., the dollar …
This Clean Energy ETF Is Cleaning Up
It’s not “A Tale of Two Cities,” but there’s plenty of dichotomy in the energy sector this year. Shares of traditional fossil fuel producers, even with the benefit of a second-quarter rally, are badly lagging the broader market while alternative energy producers are soaring. read more
Breaking down finer details of NHL’s Return-to-Play protocols | Instant Analysis
Faizal Khamisa and Chris Johnston outline the major points of the NHL and NHLPA’s Return-To-Play protocols. What would it take to shut down the restart? And what penalties will teams face if players leave the bubble without approval? The post Breaking down Auston Matthews’ toe-drag shot | Inside the Highlight Reel appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Jarvis Cocker Keeps Hearing That Voice
Returning with a new band, Jarv Is, the onetime Pulp leader explains how David Bowie saved his life and why he can’t give up songwriting — yet.
Accountancy giants face revamp amid criticism
The UK’s Big Four firms must ring-fence parts of their business after the collapse of firms such as Carillion.
Coronavirus updates: Scientists call on WHO to recognize airborne threat; India’s cases surpass Russia’s
The coronavirus has infected more than 11.47 million people around the world as of Monday, killing at least 534,784 people.
Kenya: Govt and UK to Negotiate Post-Brexit Trade Agreement
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya and the United Kingdom are set to start negotiations for a Kenya-United Kingdom post Brexit trade agreement.
Looking Overseas For A Lift: China Strength Spills Into Wall Street As Economic Hopes Gain
The market today is looking overseas for influence, where China put on huge gains Monday. The strength there could reflect hopes of avoiding a second lockdown, and some investors here seem to believe that could be a good sign for the U.S. also avoiding one.
Death of triathlete Choi Suk-hyeon sparks a reckoning in South Korea
The young athlete had endured what she and others indicated was years of physical and verbal abuse from coaching staff.
Nick Cordero: Broadway actor dies aged 41 of coronavirus complications
Nick Cordero suffered sepsis infections and mini-strokes and had a leg amputated while in hospital.
Bundesliga playoff: Heidenheim’s Frank Schmidt a rare coach
Frank Schmidt is one of Germany’s great coaches, but few know about the Heidenheim head coach. With the Bundesliga within touching distance, that might be about to change.