Monthly Archives: July 2020

Beware the online crooks preying on your dream of a holiday 

Be wary of emails and adverts linked to websites promising bargain breaks. Figures from McAfee show almost a third of holiday bookings occur through such email promotions and pop-up adverts.

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Touch The Sky: Kanye West announces 2020 presidential run 

“We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States! #2020VISION,” the born-again billionaire rapper tweeted as Americans marked Independence Day.

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Facebook makes education push in India 

Facebook, which reaches more users than any other international firm in India, has identified a new area of opportunity to further spread its tentacles in the world’s second largest internet market. On Sunday, the social juggernaut announced it had partnered with the Central Board of Secondary Education, a government body that oversees education in private [ […]

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At Mt. Rushmore and the White House, Trump Updates ‘American Carnage’ Message for 2020 

His ominous remarks were a reflection of his political standing: trailing in the polls, lacking a booming economy or a positive message to campaign on, and leaning on culture wars to buoy his loyalists.

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Trump doubles down on divisive messaging in speech to honor Independence Day 

• Analysis: In a jaw-dropping speech, Trump tries to drag America backward • Biden campaign reacts to Trump’s speech • Opinion: Trump’s powerful message of rage

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‘It’s a tsunami’: Covid-19 plunges Latin America back into poverty and violence 

Years of social progress have been reversed by the virus, amid accusations that politicians have been fatally ineptCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAs coronavirus galloped through Latin America in late April, the mayor of Manaus was in despair. “The outlook is dismal,” Arthur Virgílio admitted as gravediggers in the Amazon’s larges […]

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Hancock praises people for acting responsibly as pubs reopen in England 

UK health secretary said overall he was pleased with behaviour as hospitality sector reopensCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe UK health secretary has praised “the vast majority” of people who took advantage of pubs reopening on Saturday for behaving responsibly.In an interview on Sky’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday, Matt Hancock said he […]

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The Bachelorette’s Todd King debuts new romance with girlfriend as the pair share a passionate kiss 

The Bachelorette’s Todd King has debuted his romance with his new girlfriend, Rania Roz. 

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State school pupils will study just five or six GCSEs as teachers cram to make up for lost learning 

State schools are set to limit the numbers of GCSEs their pupils study to just five or six as plans continue to be drawn up for the education catchup – but private school pupils will be taught nine or 10.

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Charges Filed Against Couple Who Pointed Gun At Black Mom, Daughters 

Authorities file assault charges against a Michigan couple for, allegedly, pulling a gun on a Black mother and her daughters amid an argument.

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Death threats against The Last of Us Part II voice actor reveals the worst of us 

Laura Bailey is being threatened over the actions of her character, Abby

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Life under Sisi: Crackdown intensifies as Cairo battles Covid 

Medical workers are being arrested for speaking out, rights activists say

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A Kansas newspaper published a cartoon likening the state governor’s compulsory face-mask order to the Holocaust 

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly introduced an executive order on Friday, mandating most people in the state to wear face masks to protect against the coronavirus. That same day, local newspaper The Anderson County Review published a cartoon depicting Kelly in a mask emblazoned with a Star of David, before a scene appearing to show Jewish people being deported to Naz […]

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Paul Scholes tells Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sign a defensive partner for Harry Maguire 

Maguire was caught out for Bournemouth’s shock opening goal in the 5-2 win at Old Trafford on Saturday, as Junior Stanislas produced a neat piece of skill to bypass the £80million signing.

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Sunak considers £500 vouchers for all UK adults to spend in Covid-hit firms 

Chancellor urged to introduce a scheme that has jump-started other countries’ blighted hospitality and retail sectorsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRadical plans to give all adults £500 and children £250 in vouchers to spend in sectors of the economy worst hit by the Covid-19 crisis are being considered by the Treasury.The propos […]

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