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Top Headlines for August 18, 2020

Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2020 by Eric Brooks

Questions Surround Messi's Future Amid Barcelona Chaos

Barcelona will choose a new coach in the coming days, and it may have a new president next year.
UK Retailer Marks & Spencer Cuts 7,000 Jobs Due to Pandemic

U.K. retailer Marks & Spencer says it plans to eliminate about 7,000 jobs as it streamlines management and store operations after sales plunged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Snowing Cocoa? Chocolate Factory Glitch Dusts Swiss Town

Residents of a Swiss town got a bit of a shock when it started snowing particles of a fine cocoa powder after the ventilation system at a chocolate factory malfunctioned.
China Considers Imposing Tariffs on Australian Wine

China on Tuesday began investigating whether Australia is dumping wine in a trade dispute that further strains relations between the countries and could shut the biggest export market for Australian wine.
Belarusian Ambassador Resigns After Supporting Protesters

The Belarusian ambassador to Slovakia, who supported protesters rallying against his country’s authoritarian president, said Tuesday he has handed in his resignation, a move indicating growing dissent at a high level of government.
Norwegian Suspected of Spying for Russia Held in Custody

A Norwegian citizen suspected of spying for Russia has been remanded in custody for four weeks.
LEADING OFF: Reds Eye Return After Positive Test; Rays-Yanks

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
World Shares Mixed as Investors Eye Virus Counts, Stimulus

Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia on Tuesday, after buying of technology stocks nudged the S&P 500 closer to the record high it set in February before the pandemic crunched the global economy.
Mulligan: Extra Year of NCAA Eligibility for Fall Athletes?

Whether college football players play a lot in the fall, a little in the spring or not all over the next 10 moths, some athletic administrators want to give them a mulligan on the 2020-21 season.
Doncic’s Debut Good Enough for History, but Not for a Win

Nobody had ever scored as much as Luka Doncic in an NBA playoff debut.

[#Photoshop #Tutorial] 5 Must-Know Photoshop Brush Tool Shortcuts | 90-Second Tip #22

Posted on Monday August 17, 2020 by Eric Brooks

5 Must-Know Photoshop Brush Tool Shortcuts | 90-Second Tip #22

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Top Headlines for August 17, 2020

Posted on Monday August 17, 2020 by Eric Brooks

5 Things to Know Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
Norway Arrests Citizen for Spying, Doesn’t Identify Country

Norway’s domestic intelligence agency said Monday that a Norwegian citizen has been arrested for handing over information to a foreign country, saying the alleged actions 'could harm fundamental national interests.'
2020 Watch: Democrats Begin Their All-Virtual Convention

Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:
EU President Calls Emergency Summit on Belarus Elections

European Council President Charles Michel on Monday convened an emergency summit of EU leaders to discuss the presidential election in Belarus and the crackdown in the wake of the polls.
3 Texas Officers Shot by Gunman, Who Holds 3 People in Home

Three police officers were shot and a man remained barricaded inside a home with three of his family members in a suburb of Austin, Texas, authorities said.
Israeli Forces Shoot, Wound Deaf Palestinian at Checkpoint

Israeli security guards on Monday shot and wounded a Palestinian who is deaf and couldn’t hear their commands to stop at a West Bank checkpoint, police said.
Crash, Conflict Blocks Away From Peaceful Portland Protest

A man appeared to have been punched and kicked unconscious by demonstrators just blocks away from a peaceful protest in Portland as unrest continued in Oregon’s biggest city.
Japan’s Leader Goes to Hospital, Raising Health Concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe went to a hospital on Monday for what Japanese media said was a regular health checkup, although the visit generated renewed worries about his health.
Quake Strikes Off Southern Greek Coast, No Damage Reported

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off the coast of southern Greece Monday morning, Greece's Institute of Geodynamics said. No damage or injuries were immediately reported.
South Korea Pastor Tests Positive Amid Virus Spike at Church

A conservative South Korean pastor who has been a bitter critic of the country’s president has tested positive for the coronavirus, health authorities said Monday, two days after he participated in an anti-government protest in Seoul that drew thousands.

[#Money #Success] 10 Most Expensive MOTORCYCLES In The World 2020

Posted on Sunday August 16, 2020 by Eric Brooks

10 Most Expensive MOTORCYCLES In The World 2020

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Top Headlines for August 16, 2020

Posted on Sunday August 16, 2020 by Eric Brooks

Josephine Weakens, Kyle No Longer a Tropical Storm

Tropical Storm Josephine weakened early Sunday and the system named Kyle became a post-tropical cyclone, forecasters said.
Thai Protesters Stage Rally That May Test Movement’s Support

Anti-government protesters gathered in Thailand’s capital on Sunday for a rally that may test whether their movement has any strength beyond the college campuses where it has blossomed.
German Police Conduct Raids Linked to Illegal Gambling

Hundreds of police officers searched shisha bars, tea houses and illegal gambling halls across western Germany early Sunday.
Israel Shuts Gaza Fishing Zone After Overnight Fighting

Israel closed the Gaza Strip’s offshore fishing zone Sunday following a night of cross-border fighting with Palestinian militants, the most intense escalation of hostilities in recent months.
Italy Garbage Dips With Virus Lockdowns, but Plastics Rise

Italy produced 10% less garbage during its coronavirus lockdown, but environmentalists warn that increased reliance on disposable masks and packaging is imperiling efforts to curb single-use plastics that end up in oceans and seas.
Hunger, Squalor Mar South Sudan Post-War Unification Efforts

Here in crowded camps in South Sudan, former enemies are meant to be joining forces after a five-year civil war so they can help the shattered country recover. But they can barely find enough food.
Miocic Retains Heavyweight Crown With Decision Over Cormier

Stipe Miocic defeated Daniel Cormier by unanimous decision in a five-round bout Saturday night to win the rubber match in a fantastic trilogy between the fighters and retain his heavyweight championship at UFC 252.
Betts Hits Tying Homer, Dodgers Beat Angels 6-5 in 10

Chris Taylor scored on Max Muncy’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 Saturday night for their season-high fourth consecutive victory.
The Latest: New Zealand Counts 13 New Cases, Most Linked

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Health authorities reported 13 new cases of the coronavirus in New Zealand on Sunday, including 12 linked to an outbreak in the city of Auckland and one returning traveler who was already in quarantine.
Portland Police Declare Riot, Push Protesters From Building

A riot was declared in Oregon’s biggest city as protesters demonstrated outside a law enforcement building early Sunday, continuing a nightly ritual in Portland.

[#AfterEffects #Video] BUTTERCUP Challenge from TikTok! Floating Body Parts (Adobe Tutorial)

Posted on Saturday August 15, 2020 by Eric Brooks

BUTTERCUP Challenge from TikTok! Floating Body Parts (Adobe Tutorial)

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Top Headlines for August 15, 2020

Posted on Saturday August 15, 2020 by Eric Brooks

Iran Threatens ‘Dangerous Future’ for UAE After Israel Deal

Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard vowed on Saturday that there would be dangerous consequences for the United Arab Emirates after it announced a historic deal with Israel to open up diplomatic relations.
Play-In Time: Blazers, Grizzlies to Play Game 1 on Saturday

Heroics were needed to get Portland and Memphis on the doorstep of the playoffs.
Thousands Rally Against SKorea Leader Despite Virus Warning

Thousands of anti-government protesters, armed with umbrellas and raincoats, marched through the soggy streets of South Korea's capital Saturday, ignoring official pleas to stay home amid a surge in coronavirus infections.
Freed From Belarus Jails, Protesters Recount Beatings

They emerged dazed, shaken and in tears from the detention center in Minsk, to be met by waiting relatives. They displayed the black-and-blue bruises on their bodies, saying police had beaten them mercilessly. One teenager asked his weeping mother to look away.
LEADING OFF: Cardinals Emerge From Long Layoff in Chicago

A look at what's happening around the majors today:
Powerful Southern Leagues Aim to Forge on With Fall Football

Folks in the South aren't giving up on their beloved fall tradition of college football just yet.
NHL Provides Playoff Hub Teams a Few Tastes of ‘Home’

There's no ear-splitting cannon booming from the stands in Columbus every time the Blue Jackets score. Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, isn't parading through the arena. No one’s firing up any sirens in Las Vegas.
Woman Member of Afghan Peace Team Survives Attack by Gunmen

A female member of Afghanistan’s peace negotiating team and a former parliamentarian survived an assassination attempt, Afghan officials said Saturday.
After Full Stadiums, Super Rugby Aotearoa Ends Without Fans

Super Rugby Aotearoa, which began as one of a few major sports tournaments in the world to be played in stadiums filled with fans, ended Saturday in a empty stadium where the Highlanders beat the Hurricanes 38-21 at Dunedin, New Zealand.
Another Shorty for Flames in 2-0 Win Over Stars for 2-1 Lead

Mikael Backlund scored Calgary’s second short-handed goal in as many nights, Cam Talbot stopped 35 shots in his second shutout this postseason and the Flames beat the Dallas Stars 2-0 on Friday night to take a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference playoff series.

[#Money #Success] 15 Things You Are WASTING Your Time With

Posted on Friday August 14, 2020 by Eric Brooks

15 Things You Are WASTING Your Time With

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Top Headlines for August 14, 2020

Posted on Friday August 14, 2020 by Eric Brooks

UK’s Princess Anne to Mark 70th Birthday in Low-Key Fashion

Queen Elizabeth II’s only daughter, Princess Anne, will be celebrating her 70th birthday on Saturday in a no-nonsense manner befitting her reputation in Britain.
Hague Police Arrest More Than 20 Amid Overnight Rioting

Rioters on rooftops and streets threw stones, eggs and fireworks at police overnight during a second night of unrest in a low-income neighborhood of The Hague, Dutch police said Friday.
Kabul Begins Release of Final 400 Taliban, Talks to Follow

Afghanistan has released the first 80 of a final 400 Taliban prisoners, paving the way for negotiations between the warring sides in Afghanistan's protracted conflict, the government said Friday.
After 400 Years, Native Stories at Heart of Mayflower Events

Four hundred years after English colonists landed on Plymouth Rock and upended the lives of her ancestors, Paula Peters is on a quest to recover a small part of what her people have lost.
South Asia Counts Losses From Devastating Monsoon Floods

When the Dharala River burst its banks in early July, Kamal Hossain left his home with five members of his family to take shelter in a school in northern Bangladesh, carrying their most prized belongings: cattle, a few sacks of rice and clothes.
Belarus Authorities Free Detainees Amid Protesters’ Pressure

Belarusian authorities have released about 1,000 people detained amid demonstrations contesting the results of the presidential election, in an attempt to assuage public anger against a brutal crackdown on peaceful protests.
Utah High Schools Return to Football, With Virus Precautions

Fans wore masks and players drank from their own water bottles instead of sharing Thursday night at what was said to be the first high school football game in the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Kenyan All-Female Wildlife Ranger Team Breaks Down Barriers

On the sweeping plains at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, a group of female wildlife rangers is making history by defying patriarchal norms that have been passed down for centuries, patrolling against poachers instead of doing household chores.
Tiny Lithuania Has Outsized Role as EU Faces Belarus Crisis

Lithuania is relatively small by European Union measures, but it is playing an outsized role as protesters in neighboring Belarus face a brutal law enforcement crackdown following a presidential election they say was rigged.
UN: 178 Killed in Beirut Explosion, 30 Still Missing

The death toll from last week’s massive explosion in Lebanon’s capital has risen to nearly 180, with an estimated 6,000 people injured and at least 30 missing, the United Nations said Friday.

[#Art #Animation] How we got our Animation Industry Jobs QnA! : Bam Live Stream Wk5

Posted on Thursday August 13, 2020 by Eric Brooks

How we got our Animation Industry Jobs QnA! : Bam Live Stream Wk5

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Top Headlines for August 18, 2020

[#Photoshop #Tutorial] 5 Must-Know Photoshop Brush Tool Shortcuts | 90-Second Tip #22

5 Must-Know Photoshop Brush Tool Shortcuts | 90-Second Tip #22

Top Headlines for August 17, 2020

[#Money #Success] 10 Most Expensive MOTORCYCLES In The World 2020

10 Most Expensive MOTORCYCLES In The World 2020

Top Headlines for August 16, 2020

[#AfterEffects #Video] BUTTERCUP Challenge from TikTok! Floating Body Parts (Adobe Tutorial)

BUTTERCUP Challenge from TikTok! Floating Body Parts (Adobe Tutorial)

Top Headlines for August 15, 2020

[#Money #Success] 15 Things You Are WASTING Your Time With

15 Things You Are WASTING Your Time With

Top Headlines for August 14, 2020

[#Art #Animation] How we got our Animation Industry Jobs QnA! : Bam Live Stream Wk5

How we got our Animation Industry Jobs QnA! : Bam Live Stream Wk5

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