Monthly Archives: July 2020

Cuomo: White House can’t contain the virus within its own walls 

CNN’s Chris Cuomo says people cannot solely rely on the Trump administration’s leadership to get through the coronavirus pandemic.

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Altria expands sales of heated-cigarette as revenue slides 

Marlboro-maker Altria said Tuesday that cigarette sales continue to decline as it pushes to expand sales of an alternative heated-tobacco product

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GOP Relief Bill Sets The Stage For A Showdown With Democrats 

After lengthy negotiations, Senate Republicans rolled out their plan for the next wave of coronavirus aid. Under it, supplemental unemployment payment would fall to $200 per week through September.

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Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak sentenced to 12 years in jail, fined $50 million over 1MDB scandal 

The charges include three counts of money laundering, three counts of criminal breach of trust and one count of abuse of power.

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Tony Abbott fears China could source iron ore from west Africa and not need Australian exports 

Former prime minister Tony Abbott fears China could cripple Australia in the longer term by sourcing iron ore, used to make steel, from west Africa instead of Western Australia.

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Coronavirus pandemic | PM Modi to join brain-storming session with heads of banks, NBFCs on July 29 

According to an official statement, the prime minister will join stakeholders from banks and NBFCs on Wednesday to discuss and deliberate on vision and roadmap for the future.

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Government of India (GOI) Announces Sale of Four Dated Securities For A Notified Amount Of Rs 30,000 crore 

The Government of India (GoI) has announced the Sale (Issue/Re-issue) of (i) ‘5.09 per cent Government Stock, 2022’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction, (ii) ‘New 10 Year Government Stock, 2030’ for a notified amount of Rs 18,000 crore (nominal) through yield based auction, (iii) ‘GoI Floatin […]

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Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR review: A big, bright content creation machine 

With its Aero lineup, Gigabyte has developed a reputation for powerful, slim, long-lasting laptops with low-key designs that don’t scream “gaming.” The $2,800 Aero 17 HDR XB is a great example of that philosophy — it has plenty of power but is more…

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Mike Foltynewicz Makes Fast Fall From Grace With Atlanta Braves 

Mike Foltynewicz, a former All-Star, has lost his job with the Atlanta Braves after continuing command issues.

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Hear Lana Del Rey’s ‘LA Who Am I To Love You’ 

Lana Del Rey has finally released Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass. Well… technically it’s the audio version. And to celebrate its release, she dropped “LA Who Am I To Love You.” Set to the original music by collaborator Jack Anonoff, the piece delves into her love for the city in a way…

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As protests against federal agents grow in Portland, Black activists worry their message is getting lost 

Black activists try to refocus protesters’ attention on their demands for police reform and racial equality despite the presence of federal agents.

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McDonald’s global sales suffer as coronavirus lockdowns limit operations 

McDonald’s Corp on Tuesday reported a bigger-than-expected drop in global same-store sales and missed profit expectations, as its restaurants were shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting operations to only drive-thru and delivery.

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Nicolas Ghesquière Turns Photographer for Louis Vuitton 

While we were all at home baking sourdough bread, Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière took up a new quarantine hobby: photography.

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2 hurt when small airplane crashes in Houston neighborhood 

Authorities say two people were injured when a single-engine airplane crashed in a residential area in Houston

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Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now? 

With the coronavirus spreading out of control in many parts of the U.S., some experts say the strategy of testing and tracing can’t contain the pandemic until lockdowns bring case numbers down.

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