Daily Archives: August 1, 2020

Lil Uzi Vert and Future Join Forces, Toast Themselves on Two New Songs 

In a year where absolutely nothing is surprising anymore, and nothing is ever on time, Lil Uzi Vert and Future just reinvented what it means to be fashionably late. The hip-hop powerhouses came through on a promise and sort-of-surprise-dropped two new tracks “Over Your Head” and “Patek,” on Friday afternoon. While the pair teased…

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Scott Morrison to launch TikTok investigation amid data fears 

Prime Minister Scott Morrion suspects Chinese social media apps are sending Australian users’ personal information back to Beijing and sharing it with the Chinese government.

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Facebook set to add official music videos from artists to take on YouTube  

Facebook is taking on YouTube by adding official music videos to its platform in the US. The clips will be added to Facebook Watch, as well as the artists’ pages. The rollout is set for August 1.

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The impact of the coronavirus on Africa’s rhinos – as wildlife tourism declines, poaching increases 

Rhino horn being touted as curative is nothing new. For more than 2,000 years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has enlisted the sub­stance as a cure-all, recommended for every­thing from gout to fever and even cancer. And Africa has long been the place to procure it.But buckling under global pressure, in 1993, the Chinese government banned the domestic tr […]

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Trump administration to increase immigration fees, impose fee for asylum claims 

The Trump administration announced Friday that it is increasing immigration fees — with those seeking citizenship facing a hike of more than 80 percent, while asylum seekers will face a charge for their claim.

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I went to a private shopping session at J.Crew and trying on clothes inside an actual dressing room is the closest I’ve felt to normal during the pandemic 

Bethany Biron/Business Insider J.Crew recently began offering 30-minute private shopping sessions at its stores during off-hours amid the pandemic to assist shoppers looking for extra styling help and allow them to use the normally closed fitting rooms.  Though private shopping sessions are not something I usually do, I tried one out for the sake of journali […]

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Sources: Manfred warns union that season at risk 

Major League Baseball and its players recognize the coming days are a critical juncture following a 21st positive test for the Marlins and two positive tests for the Cardinals on Friday.

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The $600 unemployment benefit has officially expired. Here’s where negotiations stand on the next relief bill 

The federal enhanced unemployment benefit that out-of-work Americans have relied on amid the coronavirus pandemic has now officially expired — and Democrats and Republicans are still far apart in negotiations over a new stimulus package that could bring relief with no deal in sight.

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Centre decides to allow export of indigenous ventilators as COVID-19 fatality rate falls to 2.15 pc 

A prohibition/restriction on the export of ventilators was imposed in March to ensure domestic availability of the machines to effectively fight COVID-19. All types of ventilators were prohibited for export vide DGFT notification with effect from March 24.

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Options Action’s’ Final Call From July 31 

Carter Worth said on CNBC’s “Options Action” that he is a seller of iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSE: EWJ). read more

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Analysis: Democrats are favorites in tight race for Senate control 

Democrats know that if former Vice President Joe Biden wins the presidency, he’ll need a Democratic-controlled Senate to accomplish a good part of his agenda. An examination of the Senate landscape reveals good news for them.

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Will Viognier Become Southern Oregon’s Signature White Wine 

Southern Oregon has the potential to be one of the world’s great producers of Viognier. This is a work in progress however. Vintage and producer are key to picking the region’s best expressions.

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World Breastfeeding Week: working mother pushes to normalise breastfeeding in public 

Hong Kong-based journalist Liz Thomas says it didn’t take long for her colleagues to adjust to the idea of her pumping breast milk at her desk.“I work in an open-plan newsroom without a dedicated pumping room, so my desk was the best option,” says Thomas, who works for a global news organisation. “I live on Lantau and work in Wan Chai, so I couldn’t just das […]

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How Poetry Helps Us Through Grief 

A former U.S. poet laureate’s new memoir reflects on the power of storytelling to reconcile past traumas—and offers lessons for surviving the cataclysms of the present.

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Raptors enter restart as unique team, perfectly suited for remarkable times 

The Toronto Raptors rightly believe this could be their moment again. It all begins tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. Catch every moment of the action on Sportsnet ONE, Citytv and SN NOW starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The post Underdog Canadiens face tall task against perennial contender Penguins appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.

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