Monthly Archives: July 2020

City Praises Contact-Tracing Program. Workers Call Rollout a ‘Disaster.’ 

The contact tracers said the program was confusing and disorganized in its first six weeks, leaving them fearful that their work would not have an impact on the virus.

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Divided and Demoralized on Virus Aid, Republicans Ask, ‘What’s in the Bill?’ 

Senators in the party are “all over the lot” on the pandemic bill as jobless benefits run out and the fate of any legislative deal remains uncertain.

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Dissembling, defensiveness and partisanship: AG Barr’s House hearing 

The House Judiciary Committee spent a contentious day asking Attorney General Bill Barr about federal intervention in protests, his department’s handling of cases involving President Trump’s friends or former allies, and the upcoming election. Among other

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The Latest: 2 World Sevens rugby events for next year off 

The first two stops on the 2021 World Sevens Series rugby circuit have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic

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Deutsche Bank posts earnings beat as restructuring continues amid the pandemic 

Deutsche Bank on Wednesday reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of 77 million euros ($90.3 million) for the second quarter, beating analyst expectations.

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Muslims arrive in Mecca for Islamic pilgrimage amid coronavirus restrictions 

Muslim pilgrims donning face masks arrived in Mecca for a scaled-down version of the annual hajj pilgrimage amid the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the restrictions, international visitors were banned from the attending and pilgrims were required to receive a coronavirus test.

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What’s New on Netflix UK: July 29th, 2020 

There are 6 new additions to be enjoyed on Netflix UK today for Wednesday, 29th of July, 2020. First of all, here is today’s top highlight on Netflix UK: Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons N…

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Deutsche Bank reports 2nd-quarter profit despite loan losses 

Deutsche Bank made a net profit in the second quarter despite losing more money on loans that aren’t being repaid by businesses hit by the shutdowns and restrictions that came with the virus outbreak

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As States Take Pandemic Lead, Biden Is Said To Weigh At Least 2 Governors For VP 

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are among those thought to be on Joe Biden’s vice presidential shortlist.

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In Ashtabula, Ohio, Young People Fight For The County’s Political Future 

Ashtabula County, Ohio, voted for Barack Obama in 2016, then for Donald Trump. New political leaders there hope a younger generation of voters will help decide the 2020 presidential election.

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Sushi in Tokyo, gourmet pho for those in the know, congee in Happy Valley – an IT executive on where she’ll eat once lockdown ends 

Ho Wan-yee is an IT executive who was used to working from home long before the coronavirus. I would like to be a foodie but I don’t eat out enough to be a foodie. Lately, I have not been going out much. My comfort food is just simple chicken congee which I get from Tasty Congee & Noodle Wantun Shop (21 King Kwong Street, Happy Valley, tel: 2838 3922). I […]

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UK judge holds hearing in Meghan’s lawsuit against newspaper 

A judge in London is hearing the latest stage in the Duchess of Sussex’s privacy-infringement lawsuit against a British newspaper, as Meghan tries to keep the names of five of her friends out of the public eye

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Bezos, Cook, Zuckerberg and Pichai Face Lawmakers’ Antitrust Concerns 

Top executives of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google will appear at a House antitrust hearing on Wednesday. They’re expected to face questions about whether their companies have become too powerful and dominant. WSJ’s Jason Bellini reports. Photo composite: Sharon Shi

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Confederate monument removed from Georgia square 

A Confederate monument in Georgia has been removed by workers who used a crane to pull the figure off its pedestal

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Hajj 2020: ‘It would have been my solace’ 

In the past year, Anisa lost her mother, her job and her house and had hoped Hajj would help her find solace.

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