French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt
MPs will vote on François Bayrou's budget plan in the autumn, in a moment of high risk for the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZuCOin2
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US coronavirus cases top 6 million as Midwest, schools face outbreaks
More than eight months into the pandemic, the United States continues to struggle with testing. The number of people tested has fallen in recent weeks. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/32ykZA8
Watch: Why you will hear of worst GDP fall today?
On Monday evening you may hear the worst news on the Indian economy since Independence. The country's national income--called Gross Domestic Product or GDP-- is likely to show a fall of 15% to 30% in the first quarter of the current financial year over the same quarter of last year. This will be the first negative growth in GDP since its quarterly estimates were started in the 1990s. Watch this video for a detailed review. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hHRkuZ
IPL 2020: MI-CSK opener in doubt
Absolute chaos has begun to reign in the UAE, where the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have stationed themselves along with the operations team of the BCCI and the agencies brought on board. While the IPL authorities have their hands full dealing with the 'Covid mess' that erupted in the CSK camp, the remaining franchises say, "we have not heard anything from the BCCI-IPL ever since we flew in here". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hNxwpW
Quotation of the Day: As China Flexes, Taiwan Revamps Its Military
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How to Help Someone Who Lost Their Job
By BY DORIE CHEVLEN from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2YPiDMn
Think You’re Making Good Climate Choices? Take This Mini-Quiz
By BY VERONICA PENNEY from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2YOnXj6
I’m Still Reading Andrew Sullivan. But I Can’t Defend Him.
By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/31FeH2G
France calls on Belarus to reverse measures against journalists
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian condemned on Sunday what he called "arbitrary measures" taken by the Belarusian authorities against journalists, saying they violate press freedom. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/3hLeGjb
One person killed, five others wounded in shooting at Pancake House in Chicago
Six people have been shot - one fatal at a restaurant at 116th and Western Ave. Area 2 Detectives are on scene investigating said Chicago police spokesman Tom Ahern. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/3bmYFOh
Redmi 9 to Go on Sale in India Today for the First Time at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications
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Moto G9 to Go on First Sale in India Today at 12pm (Noon) via Flipkart: Price, Specifications
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Hit by Covid-19, Nashik currency press stops ops
The Currency Note Press (CNP) and India Security Press (ISP) in Nashik will suspend operations for four days from Monday as 40 workers from both facilities have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past two weeks. The CNP prints around 17 million currency notes of various denominations while the ISP prints revenue stamps, stamp papers, passports and visas. The CNP has 2,300 permanent employees and the ISP 1,700. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YOnihC
Portland Shooting Amplifies Tensions in Presidential Race
By BY MIKE BAKER, THOMAS KAPLAN AND SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32EEtTN
Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide
More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lyzLje
The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees
Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YPoIZg
Letter from Africa: Why Kenyans are no longer cheering their constitution
It is a time of reflection 10 years after the country was promised a rebirth, writes Waihiga Mwaura. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3baM8wW
Jon Rahm Sinks a Big Putt to Win Playoff at the BMW Championship
By BY ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/31Iok0E
Stories of 2020: Five Lives Caught in a Year of Upheaval and Pain
By BY PETER BAKER, JOHN BRANCH, JOHN ELIGON, REID J. EPSTEIN, DAN LEVIN AND MARC STEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gJPdVW
Covid hits 87k medics: IMA asks PM for better care
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to PM Modi drawing his attention to over 87,000 healthcare workers who have got infected with Covid-19 and another 573 who have lost their lives and called for more care for their welfare. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gICQJN
IPL: Suresh Raina departure adds to CSK's woes
It seems there’s no end to Chennai Super Kings’ bag of miseries this season. A day after 12 members in the contingent tested Covid positive, their star batsman Suresh Raina decided to withdraw himself totally from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and fly back to India citing “personal reasons”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EKqcwD
IPL 2020 can become a global benchmark: Shankar
Uday Shankar, chairman at Star India and the man working to bring the Indian Premier League’s 13th edition to viewers in India and across the world, says “even before a single ball has been bowled, this has already become the most unique IPL”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gEkCt6
Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest
The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FQFoj
With a Wary Eye on China, Taiwan Moves to Revamp Its Military
By BY STEVEN LEE MYERS AND JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/3hUcFS5
Australia, New Zealand tread cautiously as coronavirus COVID-19 lingers
New coronavirus cases in Australia`s state of Victoria returned to the triple digits on Sunday, while neighbouring New Zealand said it would ease curbs slightly in its largest city, hit by a resurgence of infections. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/32CkWUa
The Boys, Enola Holmes, and More: September 2020 Guide to Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar
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Quotation of the Day: District by District, a Plan for In-Person Schooling Falls Apart
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Amid Tennis’s Swirling Storms, a Stubborn Djokovic Claims a Title
By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3jvpHWv
Joe Biden attacks Donald Trump, says won't use military as 'prop'
Joe Biden promised to restore the separation between civilian and military powers which he called the bedrock principal of our republic. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/31CkWEm
Anti-racism protesters rally in Kenosha, US President Donald Trump plans visit
About 1,000 people joined a mile-long march in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Saturday, chanting "Black Lives Matter" and "No Justice, No Peace" as US President Donald Trump announced plans to visit the violence-rocked city next week. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/31FtAlz
PM to address nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' today
Earlier on August 18, Prime Minister Modi had asked people to share their inputs and ideas for the 68th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QyTG3n
How to Build a Catapult From Newspaper
By BY GODWYN MORRIS AND PAULA FRISCH from NYT At Home https://ift.tt/2GaP7dz
Phoenix Settles With Black Family After Police Drew Guns Over Reported Doll Theft
By BY CHRISTINA MORALES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32BL69E
American author Randall Kenan who depicted black, gay life in prose dies at 57
Kenan grew up in North Carolina and attended UNC, receiving his undergraduate degree in 1985. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2YOvheF
President Erdogan wants to replace Mustafa Kemal Ataturk as Turkey's most popular leader
Erdogan has been taking over the state institutions of Turkey to establish his authoritarian control, says some analysts. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/3hGmF11
‘It Was Challenging’: Bucks Return, Balancing Basketball and Activism
By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/31GQF7a
Live: Bars, restaurants can serve booze from Sept 1
The govt of India on Saturday rolled out new Unlock 4 guidelines. According to the new rules, metro services will be operational from September 7, as schools and colleges will continue to remain shut. On Saturday, India recorded a recovery rate of 76.74%. Till now 26 lakh people have recuperated from Covid-19. Stay here for all updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jpaCFN
Kanye West files lawsuit to get on Wisconsin presidential ballot
Rapper Kanye West filed a lawsuit on Friday demanding election officials place him on Wisconsin's presidential ballot in November. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that West's campaign filed the lawsuit in Brown County Circuit Court. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/31FwyGN
Covid test must for MPs entering House
Decision to this effect was taken in a meeting chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om with senior officers and experts of health ministry, AIIMS, ICMR, DRDO, and health department of Delhi on Friday to give final shape to preparations for the session. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3bawSAu
House panel meeting likely to be stormy
The sitting of the standing committee on information technology scheduled on September 2 is expected to be a stormy affair and might see Facebook representatives caught in a crossfire with the rival sides preparing to grill them for allegedly favouring the other. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YHDZeo
Hurricane Laura death toll climbs to 14 in the US
Fourteen people are now confirmed dead in the US after Hurricane Laura battered two states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D9vAsJ
Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay Tough It Out, Sharing BMW Lead
By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3hDuNzr
Hurricane Laura Was Powerful, but Louisiana Was Prepared
By BY MANNY FERNANDEZ AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3b7k6Tl
Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?
Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FfZuC
Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?
Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EN8etf
Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020
A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EC3ZB5
Bihar: Destroyed lives and submerged homes in flood-hit India
Homes and livelihoods have been swept away by monsoon rains in India's Bihar state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YJnfDw
Sarah Palin’s Suit Against New York Times Will Go to Trial, Judge Rules
By BY NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2EAiS76
Quotation of the Day: ‘Panting for Air’ Under Smoky Western Skies
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3b6JBUx
Workers will have to pay any deferred payroll taxes by April.
By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2YK73SS
Rival Themes Emerge as Race Enters Final Weeks: Covid vs. Law and Order
By BY KATIE GLUECK, ANNIE KARNI AND ALEXANDER BURNS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3baWFs3
Dead Dolphins Wash Ashore After Oil Spill Off Mauritius
By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3baWhtB
Returning to the campaign trail, Trump unloads baseless attacks on Biden.
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31BfL7y
Jacob Blake Was Shackled in Hospital Bed After Police Shot Him
By BY JOHN ELIGON, SARAH MERVOSH AND RICHARD A. OPPEL JR. from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2G2P2s9
Lute Olson, Who Put Arizona on College Basketball Map, Dies at 85
By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/34ELxCF
El legado de Shinzo Abe, el primer ministro de Japón que anunció su dimisión
By BY MOTOKO RICH AND RUSSELL GOLDMAN from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2ENAwUQ
India now No.3 in Covid toll; 1,000+ deaths for 4 days running
India’s Covid-19 death toll surged to the third highest in the world after overtaking Mexico on Friday, even as the pandemic numbers continued to swell in the country with the daily count of fresh cases staying above 76,000 for third day running and fatalities over 1,000 for the fourth straight day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3b8GfQR
2020 Is ‘Incredibly Consequential for Middle America,’ McConnell Warns
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YIqriT
Dan Scavino Equates His and Country’s Relationship With Trump
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hwmXYa
“They want to codify all this by making the swamp America’s 51st state.”
By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31AnkeT
“He [Joseph R. Biden Jr.] voted to normalize trade with China and helped pave the way for them to join the W.T.O., even though they were hurting American companies like ours.”
By BY ANA SWANSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3lpvAGe
Mitch McConnell calls the Senate a ‘firewall’ against Democrats, describing their agenda in hyperbolic terms.
By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gyZ9BF
Hurricane Laura Carves Destructive Path Across Louisiana
By BY RICK ROJAS, MANNY FERNANDEZ AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Qslfv8
Dan Scavino, who shapes Trump’s tweets, claims the president shows ‘endless kindness.’
By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3b46F6o
“Just think about what we achieved together with President Trump. The strongest economy in history.”
By BY JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32ypv1O
Jeff Van Drew, a former Democratic congressman who joined the Republicans, heaps praise on Trump.
By BY MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2EospOF
“As Republicans, we are proud to stand with [President Trump] and to work for you. Together we … achieved energy independence.”
By BY CORAL DAVENPORT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jrAJfr
Ja’Ron Smith, a top Black White House aide, continues an R.N.C. trend by saying Trump has ‘deep empathy.’
By BY GLENN THRUSH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Qv2oQb
Mets G.M. Says Commissioner ‘Doesn’t Get It’ in Video
By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/34DvMf5
Coronavirus live: 16,86,162 cases reported in Aug
India’s Covid-19 pandemic continued to escalate, with a record 76,489 fresh cases being reported on Thursday and the daily count staying above the 76,000 mark for the second straight day. Deaths from the virus climbed to 1,081, the second-highest daily toll recorded so far. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/32Be5Kw
Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths
Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EBnlGh
Jackson Heights, Queens: Walk Where the World Finds a Home
By BY MICHAEL KIMMELMAN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3lsPjVs
Franklin Graham, key to Trump’s support among evangelical voters, makes the case for his re-election.
By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hANS5d