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Daily Archives: July 8, 2020
Danish nod gives Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline fresh traction
The Danish Energy Agency has greenlighted the use of Russian ships that could speed up execution of the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. US sanctions, however, may still put a dampener on the project.
Half of all jobs in FY20 came from MGNREGA in just 100 days, COVID-19 makes this scheme superstar
After a lull in the lockdown month of April, when the person days of work created stood at 14.12 crore, the lowest in any month since 2016-17, a sudden surge occurred in MG-NREGS jobs since the first week of May.
Cruise Industry Continues To Make Waves This Week With Partnerships And Flash Sales
While the world watches Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, savvy travelers are scooping up deals from Hurtigruten, a Norway-based cruise line, known for its luxurious adventure trips to Alaska, Antartica and the Fjords.
Ex-USOC spokesman Mike Moran dead at 78 after short illness
Former United States Olympic Committee spokesman Mike Moran has died after a short illness
Hong Kong Security Law Sets Stage for Global Internet Fight
As the city grapples with new restrictions on online speech, American tech giants are on the front line of a clash between China and the United States over the internet’s future.
More States Require Masks In Public As COVID-19 Spreads, But Enforcement Lags
Governors and mayors in some regions with rising COVID-19 counts have made masks mandatory in public places. But sometimes their own police refuse to enforce the mask rules.
Autotrader: The best SUVs for less than $40k
Whether you want small or big, 2- row or 3-row, hybrid or conventional, a $40,000 budget can go a long way.
Policy change on international students misguided: US universities, lawmakers
Several Congressman and top educational institutions decried the policy change that will require international students who are in the US with an F-1 visa to take at least one in-person course or else face the prospect of being deported. But the the State Department asserted that many international students who had planned to study this fall in the US may st […]
U.S. hits 3,000,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases as Trump applauds response
The United States hit a grim milestone as officials confirmed the nation has had over three million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began as cases continue to surge in states across the country. Trump, meanwhile, still says his government’s response
Redskins merchandise pulled by Walmart, Target, Dick’s sites: reports
Big-name retailers Walmart and Target appear to have removed Washington Redskins merchandise from their websites as corporate pressure mounts for the NFL team to change its name.
Kasabian confirm they ordered Tom Meighan to leave after his assault charge
“Domestic violence can never be excused,” say the band, in a statement clarifying the star’s exit.
I’m president, coach and player’ says Ibrahimovic after inspiring Milan
Zlatan Ibrahimovic ignited a late comeback against Serie A leaders Juventus and then declared that if he had been at AC Milan from the start of the season, they would be Italian champions. With Milan two goals down on Tuesday, Ibrahimovic converted a 62nd minute penalty for his sixth goal this season. Four minutes later he set up Franck Kessie for the equali […]
FBI director: China is ‘greatest threat’ to US
China is working to be the world’s superpower “by any means necessary,” Christopher Wray said.
Kate Garraway reveals her husband Derek has ‘opened his EYES’ after waking from his coma
The presenter fought back tears as she revealed Derek still had a long way to go in his recovery, adding that it’s a ‘miracle’ he survived after being comatose for four months.