Hong Kong stocks rise as investors ignore U.S.-China tensions

Hong Kong stocks rise as investors ignore U.S.-China tensions

From Hong Kong Hang Seng Index (HSI) It rose more than 3.3% in the morning trade. It was the first opportunity for investors to react to US President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that Washington “would begin the process of eliminating policy exemptions that give Hong Kong different and special treatment” of Mainland China. Trump’s response marked an escalation in …

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6 companies that filed for bankruptcy in May

6 companies that filed for bankruptcy in May

Retailers had already been struggling, and are now enduring the worst part of the coronavirus impact. But a large gym brand and a major car rental company have also recently filed for bankruptcy. A bankruptcy does not necessarily mean that a company goes bankrupt. Many use bankruptcy to get rid of debt and other liabilities by closing unprofitable trades, hoping …

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Nike Says “Don’t Do It” in a Message About Racism in America

Nike Says "Don't Do It" in a Message About Racism in America

On Friday night, Nike posted a text-only video on its social media accounts. with messages that encourage people to “For once, don’t do it”, a play in the brand’s iconic slogan that is recognized worldwide. The message says: “For once, don’t do it. Don’t pretend there’s no problem in America. Don’t turn your back on racism. Don’t accept innocent lives …

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Fabio Wibmer swaps mountains for stunts in the washing machine during shutdown

Fabio Wibmer swaps mountains for stunts in the washing machine during shutdown

by Fabio Wibmer However, once you’re done washing your clothes, appliances provide the perfect hurdle for your next trick. The Austrian cycling sensation, whose videos have earned him many followers on Instagram and YouTube, has been pedaling furiously during the blockade. While previously using railings and walls in cities around the world for his stunts, the 24-year-old is making the …

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Beyoncé demands justice for George Floyd

Beyoncé demands justice for George Floyd

The Grammy-winning artist is one of several celebrities who use their social media platforms to demand a change in the wake of Floyd’s death in Minneapolis last week. “We are broken and we are upset,” she says in a video posted to Instagram. “We can’t normalize this pain. I’m not just talking to people of color. If you’re white, black, …

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1.45 Lakh passengers on day 1 as 200 trains restart in the middle of the shutdown

Coronavirus, railways: 200 passenger trains to run from June 1 Highlight Trains operating today will include those with non-AC trainers About 26 lakh passengers are expected to travel in June Passengers are recommended to arrive at the station 90 minutes before departure. New Delhi: The number of passenger trains running in the country will increase from the existing 15 pairs …

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Queen Elizabeth makes her first appearance since the coronavirus blockade

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the UN headquarters on September 27, 2019 in New York City. Drew Angerer / Getty Images Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the people of India to be careful and take precautions, such as wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing in public as the country prepares to ease its national blockade …

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Late crash gives Brad Keselowski an unlikely victory at Bristol

Late crash gives Brad Keselowski an unlikely victory at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Brad Keselowski has a new crew and is fighting for a new contract with Team Penske. His confidence is still intact and he is convinced that he can compete for a championship this year. Being in the right place at the right time is helpful. Keselowski inherited his second win in a week when the leaders crashed …

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Uttarakhand Prime Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, other state ministers under internal quarantine

Uttarakhand Prime Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and other ministers are in quarantine. New Delhi: Uttarakhand Prime Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and other ministers who attended a cabinet meeting on May 29 were quarantined after one of his colleagues tested positive for coronavirus, the ANI news agency reported. The Uttarakhand minister who tested positive was admitted to AIIMS in Rishikesh, along …

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Prospect Oswald Peraza may be Yankees’ next homegrown shortstop

Prospect Oswald Peraza may be Yankees' next homegrown shortstop

Part 4 of a series that analyzes the main perspectives of the Yankees While it is obvious that the Yankees’ minor league players are playing for the organization, it cannot be denied that they are also showing their talent for other teams that want to acquire them. After the 2018 season, the Yankees used Justus Sheffield, a 2014 first-round pick …

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Spa chain gets $ 5.6 million in coronavirus relief

Spa chain gets $ 5.6 million in coronavirus relief

A cash-strapped airport spa chain hooked up $ 5.6 million in federal coronavirus aid weeks after warning investors that its independent auditor had raised “substantial doubts” about its ability to continue operating amid heavy losses, it has reported. The Post. New York-based XpresSpa told investors it had obtained the Payroll Protection Program loan in a regulatory filing on May 7, …

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MLB wasted their opportunity to truly lead the return of the sports coronavirus

MLB wasted their opportunity to truly lead the return of the sports coronavirus

Fantasy Baseball, 2020: On April 1, Rob Manfred and Tony Clark (imaginary) held this joint Zoom press conference. Manfred: Tony and I have decided to cancel the 2020 Major League Baseball season today. We see too many obstacles to overcome, too many logistical dilemmas to reflect on, too many people suffering. All tickets purchased for the year will be immediately …

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