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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Music composer Wajid Khan dies at 42; “Surprised”, Tweet Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Varun Dhawan and others
Wajid Khan was 42 years old (courtesy taran_adarsh) Highlight Wajid Khan died in a Mumbai hospital in the early hours of Monday He was admitted to the hospital for kidney infection “He was on the fan for the past four days,” said Salim Merchant. New Delhi: Music composer Wajid Khan of renowned songwriting duo Sajid-Wajid died in a Mumbai hospital …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick: Nike, the NFL, Trump and the cultural star are fast becoming a global icon
There was no indication that the quarterback became America’s most polarizing sports star. Perhaps it was because the then-injured Kaepernick was not wearing his San Francisco 49ers uniform that summer night in Houston. Six days later, in a home game with the Denver Broncos, Kaepernick was still hurt, still protesting, but fans, journalists, the 49ers, the NFL and their owners …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »BeyoncĂ© 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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth makes her first appearance since the coronavirus blockade
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »Protests in DC: Mayor urges “calm” after protests erupted near the White House for the second night in a row
“We are sending a very clear message to people that they have the right to exercise their First Amendment rights, but not to destroy our city,” Bowser said in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press”. “We saw a level of destruction and chaos among some that was maddening.” The DC Fire Department extinguished two vehicle fires in the area …
Read More »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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