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Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government

A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fi6QLZ via IFTTT

US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339acyu via IFTTT

India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy

As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30evlp4 via IFTTT

Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners

Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWgN3r via IFTTT

Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339JHZM via IFTTT

Job-hunting: 'I apply everywhere - few firms reply'

The pandemic has created a desperate hunt for jobs in an increasingly competitive market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PaXWp3 via IFTTT

Jet2 to refund customers returning early from Spain

The airline says it will refund cancelled return flights from Spain and unused holiday dates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3feR6cJ via IFTTT

BA staff and plane fanatics hunt for 747 souvenirs

The retirement of British Airways' fleet of 747s has triggered a bout of nostalgia from its fans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30hHyJN via IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Trump campaign temporarily pauses ad spending to rework messaging

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Trump campaign temporarily pauses ad spending to rework messaging Trump 2020 campaign national press secretary Hogan Gidley discusses the direction the new messaging. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PdgMf9

FOX NEWS: Sanders trying to galvanize progressive support for Biden; Jacqui Heinrich reports.

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Sanders trying to galvanize progressive support for Biden; Jacqui Heinrich reports. Sanders trying to galvanize progressive support for Biden; Jacqui Heinrich reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2D6B3k4

FOX NEWS: White House, Democrats at impasse over COVID relief packages

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White House, Democrats at impasse over COVID relief packages Negotiations between the White House and Democrats for a new coronavirus relief bill have all but collapsed as the $600 enhanced unemployment benefit is set to expire; chief White House correspondent John Roberts reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hWAjNm

FOX NEWS: President Trump doubles down on mail-in ballot concerns, predicts voting chaos

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President Trump doubles down on mail-in ballot concerns, predicts voting chaos Trump fears November will be the greatest election disaster in history; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33eDM5K

FOX NEWS: Cotton stirs 2024 speculation with New Hampshire trip to help Republicans

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Cotton stirs 2024 speculation with New Hampshire trip to help Republicans Sen. Tom Cotton's trip to New Hampshire – the state that for a century has held the first primary in the race for the White House - is sparking more speculation that the veteran Army infantry officer who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars may have his own national ambitions in 2024. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33kDJW9

FOX NEWS: Fauci: Trump restrictions on travel from China, Europe, UK saved American lives early in pandemic

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Fauci: Trump restrictions on travel from China, Europe, UK saved American lives early in pandemic Dr. Anthony Fauci told House lawmakers Friday that he believed President Trump's actions during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic saved American lives. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Pf5WW0

FOX NEWS: Chris Wallace says Biden campaign will reveal VP pick closer to convention

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Chris Wallace says Biden campaign will reveal VP pick closer to convention Biden closes in on vice president pick; 'Fox News Sunday' anchor Chris Wallace weighs in. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hY5F5U

FOX NEWS: Bipartisan leaders of Problem Solvers Caucus predict deal on horizon for coronavirus stimulus bill

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Bipartisan leaders of Problem Solvers Caucus predict deal on horizon for coronavirus stimulus bill The leaders of the House Problem Solvers Caucus Friday expressed optimism that Republicans and Democrats will soon come together on a coronavirus deal to continue supplemental unemployment benefits, help struggling small businesses and fund the reopening of schools. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33hl4u6

FOX NEWS: Kanye West stands by abortion remarks: 'I’m concerned for the world that feels you shouldn’t cry'

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Kanye West stands by abortion remarks: 'I’m concerned for the world that feels you shouldn’t cry' Rapper and presidential candidate Kanye West called out abortion in the Black community and blasted his critics for getting so "concerned" about him crying over potentially aborting his first born. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BLnV35

The Less Impossible Israeli-Palestinian Peace

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The Less Impossible Israeli-Palestinian Peace By BY ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3jTqktX via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/3goU2oA August 01, 2020 at 05:02AM

White House and Congress Clash on Relief Plan as Jobless Aid Expires

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White House and Congress Clash on Relief Plan as Jobless Aid Expires By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Xi7eUx via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/2Ev3ZT5 August 01, 2020 at 05:02AM

Trump’s Coronavirus Testing Chief Concedes a Lag in Test Results

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Trump’s Coronavirus Testing Chief Concedes a Lag in Test Results By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND KATHERINE J. WU from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31b4IR0 via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/39IRO0u August 01, 2020 at 05:02AM

The Less Impossible Israeli-Palestinian Peace

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By BY ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3jTqktX via IFTTT

White House and Congress Clash on Relief Plan as Jobless Aid Expires

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Xi7eUx via IFTTT

Trump’s Coronavirus Testing Chief Concedes a Lag in Test Results

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND KATHERINE J. WU from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31b4IR0 via IFTTT

4 Guards Charged in Inmate’s Beating at Alabama Prison

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4 Guards Charged in Inmate’s Beating at Alabama Prison By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/339JIg7 via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/2PbsE17 July 31, 2020 at 05:02AM

Will Herman Cain’s Death Change Republican Views on the Virus and Masks?

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Will Herman Cain’s Death Change Republican Views on the Virus and Masks? By BY JEREMY W. PETERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XeUQVj via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/3jY6ddW July 31, 2020 at 05:02AM

Louie Gohmert’s Coronavirus Case Reveals a Dangerous Reality in Congress

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Louie Gohmert’s Coronavirus Case Reveals a Dangerous Reality in Congress By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39EFAGk via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/3hRaSwr July 31, 2020 at 05:02AM

Trump Floats an Election Delay, and Republicans Shoot It Down

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Trump Floats an Election Delay, and Republicans Shoot It Down By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN, JONATHAN MARTIN AND REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/30ehQWo via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/30cq5lG July 31, 2020 at 05:02AM

John Lewis Believed America Would Survive Trump

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John Lewis Believed America Would Survive Trump By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/336pqnU via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/33hB8fD July 31, 2020 at 05:02AM

Trump Can’t Delay the Election

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Trump Can’t Delay the Election By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2CXnlA6 via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/3jUPxEc July 31, 2020 at 05:02AM

With Jobless Aid Set to Lapse, Senate Fails to Agree on Extension

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With Jobless Aid Set to Lapse, Senate Fails to Agree on Extension By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BHOqGC via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/311JwwV July 31, 2020 at 05:02AM

Obama’s Call to Abolish Filibuster Puts Further Spotlight on the Tactic

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Obama’s Call to Abolish Filibuster Puts Further Spotlight on the Tactic By BY CARL HULSE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jVjKTv via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/33enQjM July 31, 2020 at 05:02AM

The Economy Is in Record Decline, but Not for the Tech Giants

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The Economy Is in Record Decline, but Not for the Tech Giants By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI, KAREN WEISE, JACK NICAS AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30eTE69 via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/2XaxMH6 July 31, 2020 at 05:02AM

Mitch McConnell Could Rescue Millions. What Is He Waiting For?

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Mitch McConnell Could Rescue Millions. What Is He Waiting For? By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3jXOUtG via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/315PaOu July 31, 2020 at 05:02AM

4 Guards Charged in Inmate’s Beating at Alabama Prison

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/339JIg7 via IFTTT

Will Herman Cain’s Death Change Republican Views on the Virus and Masks?

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By BY JEREMY W. PETERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XeUQVj via IFTTT

Louie Gohmert’s Coronavirus Case Reveals a Dangerous Reality in Congress

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39EFAGk via IFTTT

Trump Floats an Election Delay, and Republicans Shoot It Down

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN, JONATHAN MARTIN AND REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/30ehQWo via IFTTT

John Lewis Believed America Would Survive Trump

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/336pqnU via IFTTT

Trump Can’t Delay the Election

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By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2CXnlA6 via IFTTT

With Jobless Aid Set to Lapse, Senate Fails to Agree on Extension

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BHOqGC via IFTTT

Obama’s Call to Abolish Filibuster Puts Further Spotlight on the Tactic

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By BY CARL HULSE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jVjKTv via IFTTT

The Economy Is in Record Decline, but Not for the Tech Giants

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By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI, KAREN WEISE, JACK NICAS AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30eTE69 via IFTTT

Mitch McConnell Could Rescue Millions. What Is He Waiting For?

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3jXOUtG via IFTTT

¿Trump puede posponer las elecciones de 2020?

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By BY ALEXANDER BURNS from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/3faw92l via IFTTT

SEC Becomes Latest College Football League to Shrink Schedule

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By BY BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/30gulRs via IFTTT

House Panel Finds Arizona Congressman Violated 11 Ethics Rules

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By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/339ZBDj via IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Federal agents to begin phased withdrawal from Portland

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Federal agents to begin phased withdrawal from Portland The federal agents who have clashed with protesters in Portland will begin a phased withdrawal from the city's downtown area, Oregon's Gov. Kate Brown announces; William La Jeunesse reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3f8etEN

FOX NEWS: Trump talks energy infrastructure in Texas

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Trump talks energy infrastructure in Texas President Trump visits the oil-rich Permian Basin in West Texas and discusses energy infrastructure; John Roberts reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hRre8y

Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power

Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power The executives of the four US tech giants defend their records at a five-hour hearing in Congress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gbQQMR via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/3jUuMZ9 July 30, 2020 at 05:21AM

Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps

Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Dcw5Sx via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/2P5CwJE July 30, 2020 at 05:21AM

Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders

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Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders By BY CECILIA KANG AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DfEeFN via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/2DjCAmq July 30, 2020 at 05:02AM

As Trump Undercuts Aid Talks, White House Says Extra Jobless Aid Will Lapse

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As Trump Undercuts Aid Talks, White House Says Extra Jobless Aid Will Lapse By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/39PSGkh via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/3hJtYEA July 30, 2020 at 05:02AM

Atlanta Mourns John Lewis and Ponders Carrying on With ‘Good Trouble’

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Atlanta Mourns John Lewis and Ponders Carrying on With ‘Good Trouble’ By BY RICK ROJAS AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hJlqxu via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/2D0brW1 July 30, 2020 at 05:02AM

Trump Plays on Racist Fears of Terrorized Suburbs to Court White Voters

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Trump Plays on Racist Fears of Terrorized Suburbs to Court White Voters By BY ANNIE KARNI AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39FSmVa via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/30bFyTi July 30, 2020 at 05:02AM

N.B.A. Season Restart Preview: In the East, Where Do the Bucks Stop?

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N.B.A. Season Restart Preview: In the East, Where Do the Bucks Stop? By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/307UmCi via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/3gbDZdn July 30, 2020 at 05:02AM

‘It’s Been a Crazy Couple Days’: The Yankees’ Virus-Scrambled Week

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‘It’s Been a Crazy Couple Days’: The Yankees’ Virus-Scrambled Week By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3hNzUwp via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/2X9nuqM July 30, 2020 at 05:02AM

Ex-C.I.A. Chief Criticizes Silence of Top Republicans on Russian Interference

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Ex-C.I.A. Chief Criticizes Silence of Top Republicans on Russian Interference By BY JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/30TO0pi via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/30XXr7b July 30, 2020 at 05:02AM

N.B.A. Restart Preview: The Lakers and Clippers Stare Down the West

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N.B.A. Restart Preview: The Lakers and Clippers Stare Down the West By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3jREFqH via IFTTT via Blogger https://ift.tt/30XLX3r July 30, 2020 at 05:02AM

Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power

The executives of the four US tech giants defend their records at a five-hour hearing in Congress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gbQQMR via IFTTT

Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps

A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Dcw5Sx via IFTTT

Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders

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By BY CECILIA KANG AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DfEeFN via IFTTT

As Trump Undercuts Aid Talks, White House Says Extra Jobless Aid Will Lapse

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/39PSGkh via IFTTT