The staggering devastation from the explosion this week came on top of an economic and financial crisis.
Tear gas, clashes in Beirut amid fury over massive blast
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Monthly Archives: August 2020
Nationals’ bullpen collapses in the eighth inning as the Orioles rally to a 5-3 win
Sean Doolittle was dinged for two homers, and Daniel Hudson allowed a go-ahead three-run shot as Washington fell to 4-7.
How I accidentally gatecrashed a startup’s morning meeting
There’s a certain kind of panic that at some point gets us all. You just got to work but did you leave the oven on at home? The gut-punch “call me ASAP” message from your boss but now they’re not answering their phone. Or that moment you unexpectedly see your camera light flash on your […]
TikTok’s fate was shaped by a ‘knockdown, drag-out’ Oval Office brawl
Trump advisers Mnuchin and Navarro fought bitterly over TikTok as Silicon Valley dealmakers tried to get closer to Trump.
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Lebanon president says investigation will examine possible ‘external interference’ in port blast
“The cause has not been determined yet. There is a possibility of external interference through a rocket or bomb or other act,” President Michel Aoun told local media.
Trump Signs Executive Orders, But Stimulus Spend Is Limited
President Trump’s executive orders are unlikely to impress the markets, but may kickstart negotiations on further stimulus
Mob Wives Star Drita D’Avanzo’s Husband Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Weapons Charge
Drita D’Avanzo’s husband Lee has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after pleading guilty to a felon in possession of a gun charge, according to multiple reports
MTV VMAS scraps indoor performances, moves to outdoor sets
MTV is ditching plans for indoor performances for its upcoming Video Music Awards, opting for outdoor shows spread throughout New York City instead
How Kristi Noem, Mt. Rushmore and Trump Fueled Speculation About Pence’s Job
After Ms. Noem, the South Dakota governor, flew to Washington on Air Force One, rumors about her ambitions ensued. She made a second trip to smooth things over with Mike Pence.
Without $600 Weekly Benefit, Unemployed Face Bleak Choices
A federal supplement to jobless pay was a lifeline for millions and for the economy. Its cutoff, even if temporary, may have lasting consequences.
Covid Chasers: The Nurses Fighting Coronavirus From Hot Spot to Hot Spot
Traveling nurses are offsetting staffing shortages in hospitals around the U.S. where Covid-19 is surging. Four nurses give viewers an intimate look into the mental and physical toll the work is having on them five months into the pandemic. Photo: Chelsea Walsh
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Red planet Mars glows green at night due to chemical reactions
The eerie phenomenon was captured by NASA’s ‘MAVEN’ orbiter but astronauts are unlikely to see it as it is only visible as ultraviolet light – naked to the human eye.
Trump’s order to bypass Congress on coronavirus relief faces likely legal challenges
With congressional negotiations stalled, Trump is issuing orders to try to get aid flowing. But it’s unclear whether he has the power to do so.
Arvind Panagariya cautions govt: Import licences will be a complete violation of WTO
Panagariya’s comments come at a time when India has introduced certain imports in the restricted list including tyres and TVs to curb imports from China as it aims to become self reliant. “While I am not yet worried about the return of term Atma Nirbhar Bharat, what is worrying is turn in policies three years ago and that have not reversed since,”.
This training bundle can get you ready for a career in video game development, even if you’ve never coded before
TLDR: With the training in The Build a Strategy Game Development Bundle, you’ll have a step-by-step guide to building brilliant strategy-based games and more. Game development doesn’t start the day you decide to build your own Fortnite. That’s the result of hundreds of artists and other game design professionals all contributing thousands of man-hours. Inste […]
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