Monthly Archives: July 2020

Bundesliga 2: Daniel Thioune’s Hamburg appointment historically significant 

Daniel Thioune being made head coach of Hamburg is a big deal. Not just because the 45-year-old is a pioneer for Black coaches, but because Hamburg is a place where most coaches’ careers are ended not started.

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RS Charts: Tyla Yaweh, Phoebe Bridgers and Curtis Waters Lead June’s Breakthrough 25 Chart 

Two artists on the soundtrack to Netflix’s ‘365 Days’ also make the list of the fastest-rising up-and-coming artists of the month.

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Magic Leap names former Microsoft executive as CEO 

Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images Magic Leap has appointed Peggy Johnson, a former Microsoft executive, as its new CEO. Johnson will begin leading the company on August 1st, replacing current CEO and company co-founder Rony Abovitz. Her appointment is part of the struggling mixed reality company’s move toward business customers and away f […]

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Stocks slink back as virus outbreaks dim recovery hopes 

U.S. stocks are dipping modestly in early trading Tuesday as expanding coronavirus outbreaks dim hopes for a speedy recovery

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Deutsche Bank hit with $150 million penalty for relationship to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein 

Accused child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was a former friend of Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, as well as of Prince Andrew.

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China’s forex reserves expand in June to over USD 3 trillion 

Wang said the uptick in the scale of forex reserves is affected by multiple factors, including exchange rates and changes in asset prices.

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Arsenal, Napoli Locked In Another Chase For Magpies Winger 

Arsenal, Napoli sending feelers to Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin.

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High Earth Orbit Robotics uses imaging satellites to provide on-demand check-ups for other satellites 

Maintaining satellites on orbit and ensuring they make full use of their operational lifespan has never been more important, given concerns around sustainable operations in an increasingly crowded orbital environment. As companies tighten their belts financially to deal with the ongoing economic impact of COVID-19, too, it’s more important than ever for in-s […]

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Bubonic plague triggers health alert in China after herder is infected 

Officials are stepping up precautions, banning the hunting, skinning and transportation of rodents that can carry the deadly bacteria.

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Coronavirus: Majority testing positive have no symptoms 

A survey by the Office for National Statistics looked at who had been infected in the community in England.

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Nigeria: Govt to Close Third Mainland Bridge for Six Months 

[This Day] The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr. Olukayode Popoola, has said the federal government will close the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos to traffic for six months, beginning from July 24 to enable the government to undertake maintenance work on the surface.

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Indian movies premiere on streaming services amid lockdown to curb coronavirus, to the fury of some cinema operators 

A Bollywood actor’s face tattooed on his arm, Sandeep Bacche’s devotion shocks few in India, where film stars enjoy semidivine status. But even here the hallowed silver screen may be losing its shine to streaming services and fears about the coronavirus pandemic.“Whenever things get better and theatres begin operations, I will watch three movies a day for su […]

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How Tate McRae Evolved From A Dance Star To A ‘Vicious’ New Talent 

Emerging singer-songwriter Tate McRae evolved from a dance star into a pop talent — now she’s the MTV Push artist for July 2020. In this new interview, she talks about her path.

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Passenger plane ‘dropped 18,300 feet as windscreen cracked’ 

The crew were forced carry out the drastic response after a windscreen cracked nearly half an hour after take-off. The aircraft successfully landed in Chongqing just past midnight.

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Zurich to refund travel insurance customers 

Around 10,000 of its customers who were unable to travel during lockdown can expect a full refund or rearrange their policy to fit new trip dates.

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