tech time: July 2020

Friday, July 31, 2020

Record Economic Slumps Hit Europe as Fresh Covid-19 Spikes Keep Countries From Returning to Normalcy

Six months after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global emergency, the novel coronavirus has infected more than 17 million people and killed nearly 674,000.

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Mainland China reports 45 new coronavirus cases for July 31

China reported 45 cases of the new coronavirus in the mainland for July 31, down sharply from 127 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Saturday.

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Americans Will Get Covid Vaccine Next Year, Says Dr Anthony Fauci

Officials testifying with Fauci at the House hearing acknowledged that the U.S. remains unable to deliver all COVID-19 test results within two or three days, and they jointly pleaded with Americans to comply with basic precautions.

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U.S. coronavirus deaths rise by 1,453, biggest increase since May 27 - Reuters tally

U.S. deaths from the novel coronavirus rose by at least 1,453 on Friday, the biggest oneday increase since May 27, to reach a total of 153,882, according to a Reuters tally.

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NASA's Big Move to Search for Life on Mars – And to Bring Rocks Home

NASA launched its most sophisticated and ambitious spacecraft to Mars: the aptly named Perseverance rover. This will be the third launch to Mars this month.

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U.S. records over 25,000 coronavirus deaths in July

U.S. coronavirus deaths rose by over 25,000 in July and cases doubled in 19 states during the month, according to a Reuters tally, dealing a crushing blow to hopes of quickly reopening the economy.

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Un estudio revela que los niños podrían portar altos niveles de coronavirus

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India COVID-19 Cases Cross 16-Lakh Mark, Fifth-Highest Deaths In World

India reported a new record surge on Friday morning in coronavirus cases with more than 55,000 fresh infections, the Union Health Ministry said, adding that over 6.42 lakh samples were tested on...

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TikTok latest: Microsoft 'in talks' to buy Chinese app as Trump considers US ban

TIKTOK could be under new ownership soon as Microsoft is said to be 'in talks' to take over the app.

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Donald Trump humiliation: US President mocked as ‘tiny’ crowd gathers for Florida speech

TWITTER users mocked President Trump after only a "small crowd" of supporters gathered to hear him speak in from of Air Force One in Tampa, Florida.

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California, Florida report record increases in COVID-19 deaths

California and Florida, two of the most populous U.S. states, reported record increases in COVID19 deaths on Friday, according to a Reuters tally.

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Portland protesters put out fires as feds withdraw

Portland had its first day without tear gas in weeks after state police took over from federal agents guarding a courthouse that had become a battleground for agitators and tactical units.

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Canada’s Key Role in Creating a Once Awaited Vaccine

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Federal Agents Don’t Need Army Fatigues

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Kodak’s chief executive got stock options. The next day, the share price spiked 1,000 percent.

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Court Frees Michigan Teen Who Was Held for Skipping Online Schoolwork

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A Better Year for Trump’s Family Business (Last Year, That Is)

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Trump impeachment: US President faces calls to be removed from office over Tweet

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump is facing calls for immediate impeachment after the leader of an influential conservative organisation claimed the President's calls to delay the election were grounds for such a move.

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Justice Department schedules 2 additional federal executions

The Justice Department scheduled two additional federal executions on Friday, an announcement that comes weeks after it fought off lastminute legal challenges and successfully resumed federal executions following a 17year pause.

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Trail Blazers rally to force OT, beat Grizzlies 140-135

CJ McCollum scored 33 points, teaming with Damian Lillard for 11 of Portlands 16 in overtime, and the Trail Blazers pulled out a desperately needed victory to resume their season by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 140135 on Friday.

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Mets' Rojas not saying if Diaz losing hold on closer's role

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas wants to get Edwin Diaz back on the mound quickly.

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Fitch lowers its outlook on US credit rating to 'negative'

Fitch has lowered the outlook for its U.S. government credit rating to negative from stable due to soaring budget deficits, but the agency is keeping its overall rating at the highest AAA level.

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The Less Impossible Israeli-Palestinian Peace

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

1st dog that tested positive for COVID-19 dies in New York

A German shepherd in New York that had the first confirmed case of COVID19 in a dog in the U.S. has died.

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Trudeau says he didn't offer charity preferential treatment

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he did not intervene to make sure a charity his family did paid work for would win a government contract.

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260 Chinese boats fish near Galapagos; Ecuador on alert

Some call it a floating city, a flotilla of 260 mostly Chinese fishing vessels near the Galapagos archipelago that is stirring diplomatic tension and raising worries about the threat to sharks, manta rays and other vulnerable species in waters around the UNESCO world heritage site.

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Gaga, Grande top MTV VMA noms; quarantine categories added

Its raining nominations for Lady Gaga and Ariana Grandes Rain on Me at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, which will present new categories focused on live performances and music videos created at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Settling down: Cards ask Simmons to focus on linebacker

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Mexico cave with evidence of early humans closed to visitors

Tourists or locals visiting a cave in northcentral Mexico could endanger what is purported to be some of the earliest evidence of human presence in North America, archaeological authorities said Thursday.

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Florida pair arrested for breaking COVID-19 quarantine order

Jose Freire Interian was walking his dog near his Key West home when a neighbor began recording him on her cellphone. Hours later, police came knocking on his door with an arrest warrant and whisked Freire and his wife to the county jail.

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Man convicted of wire fraud after posing as movie producer

A former college student from Texas who posed as a film producer has been sentenced in New Hampshire to more than a year in jail for defrauding several foreign citizens living in the United States.

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UPS, Apache rise; Yum China, Citigroup fall

Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Thursday:

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Amid the pandemic, Big Tech reports mixed earnings

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Ford's results not as grim as expected for virus-marred 2Q

Ford Motor Co. posted results on Thursday that were not as grim as expected for its second quarter that saw its U.S. factories shuttered for half the period to combat the spread of the coronavirus and car buyers sheltering in place.

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SEC goes to conference-only schedule, Sept. 26 start

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Injured in spring, now healthy NHL stars embrace 2nd chances

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Injured in spring, now healthy NHL stars embrace 2nd chances

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LEADING OFF: Yelich, Springer slumping, Blue Jays wandering

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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday

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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

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NFL Players Association agrees to deal with 2K Sports

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Umpire Joe West leaves game after hit by flying baseball bat

Home plate umpire Joe West left in the bottom of the first inning of Thursday's game between the Washington Nationals and the Toronto Blue Jays after getting bloodied when he was hit in the head by Bo Bichette's flying bat.

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