Monthly Archives: July 2020

Ukraine’s parliament accepts chief banker’s resignation 

Ukraine’s parliament has accepted the resignation of the country’s top banker, who has stepped down citing political pressure

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European Workers Draw Paychecks. American Workers Scrounge for Food. 

In the pandemic, the United States has relied on expanded unemployment benefits, while European governments have subsidized wages, avoiding a surge in joblessness.

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Convictions of violent cops who kill Black people prove elusive. Dallas is becoming an exception 

Nationwide, police officers who kill unarmed Black people often are not charged, but Dallas County appears to be an outlier.

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Africa: Pump or Dump? With Oil in Decline, Africa Ponders Its Energy Future 

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] As COVID-19 bashes economies and demand for oil plummets, is this a moment to think green – or pump faster?

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Urban Meyer named Big Ten Network’s Coach of the Decade | CFB on FOX 

Urban Meyer reacts to being named Big Ten Coach of the Decade by the Big Ten Network and reflects on some of his favorite Ohio State memories and what he misses most about coaching in the Big Ten.

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A Beverly Hills Hotel, Bought With Looted Money, Goes on Sale 

The Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills was owned by a fugitive financier involved in a $2.5 billion fraud. Interested? It’ll cost north of $100 million.

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Lifting the Cone of Silence From Black Composers 

Listen to how artists have explored what it means — and could mean — to be American.

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What’s New on Netflix Canada This Week: July 3rd, 2020 

A busy start to July with 79 new additions to the Netflix Canada library. There are lots of exciting new Originals and licensed content for you to binge on, so here’s what’s new on Netflix…

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France returns remains of Algerian anti-colonial fighters 

After decades in a French museum, the skulls of 24 Algerians who fought French colonial forces were formally repatriated to Algeria on Friday

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The Washington Football Team Finally Admits Its Name Might Need a Re-Think 

Team ownership had previously vowed never to change its offensive mascot, but is under mounting corporate pressure.

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Pandemic exposes ‘huge generational divide’ in lockdown housing conditions 

Pandemic exposes ‘huge generational divide’ in lockdown housing conditions 

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The Books Briefing: The Power of Friendship 

The influential role of platonic intimacy: Your weekly guide to the best in books

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Daniel Snyder no longer has a choice, and he knows it. Battle over name has reached its endgame. 

There’s no need for a “thorough review.” Just change the name as soon as possible.

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Dollar almost static around ¥107.50 in Tokyo 

The dollar was almost muted around ¥107.50 in thin Tokyo trading on Friday as investors retreated to the sidelines due to a three-day weekend in …

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20 Patriotic Movies and Series to Stream on July 4th 

Looking to veg out with some truly American tales? These are the best patriotic movies and series streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and other top services.

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