Daily Archives: July 8, 2020

Probe of failed Boeing Starliner launch finds a long list of problems 

The independent team NASA and Boeing formed to look into Starliner’s failed flight to the ISS is done with its investigation. And based on NASA’s announcement, they have a pretty lengthy list of changes to make before the spacecraft can start ferryin…

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Salma Hayek, 53, Is Make-up Free & More Beautiful Than Ever In New Selfie 

Salma Hayek added a new gorgeous makeup-free selfie to her Instagram page on July 7 and this time, she was enjoying a summer breeze while riding in a car.

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An external lens won’t completely fix your webcam woes, but it has its benefits 

Recently, some of the most popular webcams have been difficult to buy at major online retailers as people bought them to help stay in contact while social distancing or working from home during the pandemic. For example, as of this writing, Logitech’s popular C920 HD Pro webcam is sold out on Logitech’s US online store, and its listed price on Amazon US is c […]

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New government unit to take over Covid response 

There are questions over whether the Joint Biosecurity Centre has the expertise needed for the job.

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Several GOP Senators Plan To Skip The Republican National Convention 

As pandemic cases spiral upwards in Florida and elsewhere, there are new calls to scale down the August event.

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Markets Now – Wednesday 8th July 2020 

Last updated 11:30am BST. Featuring Boohoo, FirstGroup, HSBC, Cairn Energy, Countrywide, Persimmon, Hiscox, Lloyds and Nokia.

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Last resort: Here’s how RBI may fund govt’s need for more money, with fiscal deficit at 7% 

India’s government is running out of options to fund its budget and may soon have to knock on the central bank’s door once again for support.

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Johnny Depp is accused of slapping Amber Heard after she laughed at his tattoo 

The Hollywood legend, 57, is suing The Sun newspaper after it labelled him a ‘wife beater’. Yesterday he denied the claims and branded them ‘sick’ and ‘completely untrue’.

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Beijing’s secret police get a room with a view in Hong Kong 

China’s new security agency in the city will operate out of a four-star hotel that offers a vantage point over key protest zones — and a rooftop pool.

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Optimistic That India Will Bounce Back With Vengeance, Green Shoots Emerging – Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog 

“We are already witnessing emergence of green shoots in the economy. We are seeing that key sectors like FMCG, etc. have already come back. I am optimistic that we will bounce back with vengeance” Mr Kant said addressing a session on ‘Role of the Creative Economy in Nation Building’. He further said that India must identify 12-13 sectors […]

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The tech industry comes to grips with Hong Kong’s national security law 

Scott Salandy-Defour used to make frequent stops at a battery manufacturer in southern China for his energy startup based in Hong Kong. The appeal of Hong Kong, he said, is its adjacency to the plentiful electronics suppliers in the Pearl River Delta, as well as the city’s amenities for foreign entrepreneurs, be it its well-established […]

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In risky bid, Trump stokes racial rancor to motivate voters 

‘Trapped’ illegal workers in Saudi look to virus for escape 

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Uber to launch London commuter boat service with Thames Clippers 

US firm will buy naming rights for fleet and piers, and users can book journeys on its appUber is to extend its reach in London by taking to the water, with the Thames Clippers commuter service to be rebranded Uber Boat and bookable through the US company’s app.A formal partnership will be launched this summer, allowing Uber users to book a Thames river jour […]

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Puerto Rico, Still Reeling From Old Disasters, Is Slammed by Covid-19 

The island has had to weather a hurricane, a political crisis and earthquakes, but those crises did not lead to the widespread unemployment caused by the response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Boohoo launches independent review into supply chain after allegations of labour exploitation 

Fast fashion retailer commits £10m towards ‘eradicating malpractice’ among suppliers

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