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Top Headlines for June 28, 2020

Posted on Sunday June 28, 2020 by Eric Brooks

Bangladesh's Northern Regions Brace for Monsoon Floods

With the monsoon setting in and waters from India rushing downstream, Bangladesh is facing a serious threat of floods that could cause extensive damage to farmlands across the delta nation's vast northern regions, officials said Sunday.
Rolling Stones Threaten to Sue Trump Over Using Their Songs

The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives.
Women 'on Precipice' in Developing Countries Amid COVID-19

Rebecca Nakamanya rolls her eyes, dismissing a question about school fees. What really worries her is how to feed three children and a jobless partner on a daily wage of less than $3, minus transport to and from her job as a cook.
2 Dead After Shooting at California Distribution Center

A man drove into a Northern California distribution center and started shooting at people, killing an employee and wounding four others before he was killed by police, authorities said.
France Holds Municipal Elections Postponed by Virus Crisis

France is holding the second round of municipal elections in 5,000 towns and cities Sunday that got postponed due to the country's coronavirus outbreak.
The Latest: Czech Republic Sees Spike in New Virus Cases

PRAGUE ' The Czech Republic has been registering a steep increase of the number of people infected with the coronavirus.
Israeli Court Releases Anti-Netanyahu Activist After Arrest

A Jerusalem court early on Sunday ordered the release of a former Air Force general and leading activist opposed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rule whose arrest prompted hundreds to protest outside the Israeli leader's residence.
A Divided Poland Holds Presidential Vote Delayed by Pandemic

Poles voted in a presidential election Sunday that was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic and was taking place amid deep cultural and political divisions in the European Union nation.
China Virus Cases Stabilize as Italy Sees Drop in Deaths

China has extended COVID-19 tests to newly reopened salons amid a drop in cases, while South Korea continues to face new infections after it eased social distancing rules to lift the economy.
Mississippi Set to Remove Confederate Emblem From Its Flag

Mississippi is on the verge of changing its state flag to erase a Confederate battle emblem that's broadly condemned as racist.

[#Money #Success] Micro Credentials vs Traditional Degrees

Posted on Saturday June 27, 2020 by Eric Brooks

Micro Credentials vs Traditional Degrees

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Top Headlines for June 27, 2020

Posted on Saturday June 27, 2020 by Eric Brooks

Sunday Election in Poland a Test for President and Populism

Poland's right-wing president, Andrzej Duda, is fighting for a second term in an election Sunday that will test whether he was helped by a campaign that depicted LGBT rights as a dangerous 'ideologyâ€ and an unconventional last-minute reception by President Donald Trump at the White House.
Storms Leave 3 Dead, 12 Missing in Southwest China

Three people died and 12 are missing after overnight rainstorms in southwestern China, authorities said Saturday.
Court Upholds South Africa's Cigarette Sales Ban in Lockdown

An effort to lift South Africa's ban on cigarette sales during the country's coronavirus lockdown has failed.
Egypt Eases Restrictions Despite Surge in Virus Infections

Egypt on Saturday lifted many restrictions put in place against the coronavirus pandemic, reopening cafes, clubs, gyms and theaters after more than three months of closure, despite a continued upward trend in new infections.
In Belgian Town, Monuments Expose a Troubled Colonial Legacy

For a long time, few people in the small Belgian town of Halle paid much attention to the monuments. They were just fixtures in a local park, tributes to great men of the past.
Card Games, Pool, TV Shows Entertain Zimbabweans in Lockdown

It's come to this: Some children in Zimbabwe are so tired of the weeks of coronavirus lockdown they are yearning to return to school.
Peak Performers: Shiffrin, Ski Team Return to Snow for Camp

Mikaela Shiffrin rode the chair lift to the top of Copper Mountain on a sunny June day and took in a sight she hadn't seen in a while: A freshly groomed, snow-packed course just waiting to be skied.
The NBA Is Coming Back, and Here's 10 Things to Know

The deals are done. The NBA is coming back. The season will resume on July 30 at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Florida.
4 Rohingya Men Killed in Gunfight With Bangladesh Police

Four suspected members of a Rohingya group allegedly involved in kidnapping for ransom were killed in a gunfight with Bangladeshi police near the sprawling refugee camps where refugees from Myanmar live, officials said.
New Israeli Espionage TV Series Tackles Shadow War With Iran

Israel's latest hit TV series takes the viewers straight into the heart of the country's archenemy Iran.

[#Money #Success] 15 Things You Didn’t Know About BANKSY

Posted on Friday June 26, 2020 by Eric Brooks

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Top Headlines for June 26, 2020

Posted on Friday June 26, 2020 by Eric Brooks

Minneapolis Council Puts Plan to Abolish Police in Motion

The Minneapolis City Council votes Friday on a proposal to change the city charter to allow elimination of the city's police department, a radical move supported by a majority of the council after George Floyd's death but far from assured.
The Latest: Tokyo Logs 54 New Cases, Mostly Younger People

TOKYO ' Tokyo has confirmed 54 new cases of the coronavirus, with the number staying at its highest since early May.
Myanmar Destroys Seized Drugs Worth More Than $800 Million

More than $839 million worth of seized illegal drugs were destroyed in Myanmar on Friday to mark the annual International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, officials said.
Zimbabwe Copes With Diarrhea Outbreak Which Has Killed 9

An outbreak of diarrhea has killed nine people out of more than 1,500 cases in the past month in Zimbabwe's second largest city, highlighting the problems for a weak public health system already struggling with rising cases of COVID-19.
Opposition Poised to Win Malawi's Fresh Presidential Vote

The opposition looks poised to win a historic presidential election in Malawi, where a court overturned the original vote last year citing widespread irregularities including the use of correction fluid on ballots.
Manila Police Arrest 20 Pride Protesters Seeking Virus Aid

Philippine police arrested 20 protesters who marked the Global Pride event with a march Friday to demand government aid for poor workers and drivers displaced by a monthslong coronavirus lockdown.
London Police Attacked for Second Night After Street Party

For the second night running, police officers in London have been attacked by revellers after trying to disperse crowds at an unlicensed music event.
Danish PM Postpones Wedding Because of EU Summit

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is postponing her wedding next month because of a European Union summit on the future of the bloc's budget.
1 Dead, 6 Missing After Myanmar Boat Sinks on River in China

A boat from Myanmar sank on the Mekong river in southwestern China, leaving one person dead and six missing, authorities said Friday.
Magnitude 5.5 Quake Hits Western Turkey; No Casualties

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 hit a town in western Turkey on Friday, sending people rushing out of buildings. There were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage.

[#Money #Success] Top 15 Highest Paid Public Speakers

Posted on Thursday June 25, 2020 by Eric Brooks

Top 15 Highest Paid Public Speakers

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Top Headlines for June 25, 2020

Posted on Thursday June 25, 2020 by Eric Brooks

Clashes With Police After 'Unlawful' Street Party in London

Police say a street party in the south London district of Brixton that violated coronavirus lockdown restrictions descended into violence, and 22 officers were slightly injured as a result.
UK's Royal Mail to Slash 2,000 Jobs in Pandemic Cost-Cutting

Royal Mail, the British postal service, is to slash 2,000 management jobs as part of an overhaul of its operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Russia Opens Polls for Vote on Extending Putin's Rule

Polls opened in Russia on Thursday for a week-long vote on constitutional changes that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036.
Trump Returns to a Changed Wisconsin to Shore Up Support

The last time President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin he staged a massive, raucous rally at an arena in downtown Milwaukee.
Lightning Kills 23 in India Amid Heavy Rainstorms

Lightning killed 23 people and injured 10 others during thunderstorms and heavy rain in eastern India on Thursday, a government official said.
German Minister Drops Threat to Sue Over Column on Police

Germany's top security official on Thursday backed off a much-criticized threat to file a criminal complaint against a left-wing columnist who wrote disparagingly about the police.
Indonesia's Passes 50,000 Cases as Business Resumes

The number of coronavirus infections in Indonesia surpassed 50,000 Thursday, an increase that is worrying experts at a time when the government is allowing businesses to resume operations amid increasing economic pressure.
New Delhi Plans Mass Screening Effort as Virus Cases Surge

Indian authorities are launching a massive coronavirus survey taking down health details from New Delhi's entire population of 29 million, and testing everyone with symptoms by July 6.
Wirecard Goes Bust as Scandal Puts Focus on German Oversight

An accounting scandal at one of Germany‘s fastest-growing blue-chip companies has raised doubts about the national financial watchdog and, coming on top of other high-profile cases of fraud, led to questions about the country‘s ability to oversee its corporate titans.
Report: Iran TV Airs 355 Coerced Confessions Over Decade

Iranian state television has broadcast the suspected coerced confessions of at least 355 people over the last decade as a means to both suppress dissent and frighten activists in the Islamic Republic on behalf of security services, according to a report released Thursday.

[#AfterEffects #Video] Is it time to LEAVE Premiere Pro?

Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2020Friday June 26, 2020 by Eric Brooks

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Top Headlines for June 24, 2020

Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2020 by Eric Brooks

Before Pandemic, Czech Budvar Beer Sales Hit a Record

Beer production at Budvar, which has been in a long legal dispute with U.S. giant Anheuser-Busch over use of the 'Budweiserâ€ brand, increased last year to the highest level in the brewer‘s 124-year history.
European Lawmakers Protest Israel Annexation Plans

More than a thousand European lawmakers have signed a joint letter protesting Israel‘s planned annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank, saying such a move would 'be fatalâ€ to hopes for a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Algeria's Government Shaken Up Amid Oil, Virus Troubles

Algeria's president has reshuffled the government to try to fix growing economic problems linked to the country's dependence on oil revenues and fallout from virus-related restrictions on production, travel and trade.
Joe Biden Turns Focus to Wisconsin With Battle-Tested Hires

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is turning to a quartet of experienced Wisconsin political operatives to lead his campaign in a state that helped deliver President Donald Trump an Electoral College majority four years ago.
Iran's Rouhani Warns UN Agency Over Nuke Site Access Demands

Iran‘s president on Wednesday warned the U.N. nuclear watchdog to expect a 'stern response” from his country regarding the agency's demands for Iran to provide access to sites where Tehran is thought to have stored or used undeclared nuclear material.
China Blames India for Border Clash, Urges Stability

China on Wednesday again accused India of provoking a border clash earlier this month that left at least 20 soldiers dead, but urged New Delhi to 'meet China halfwayâ€ in restoring peace and stability along their disputed frontier high in the Himalayas.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Warns India Against Attacks

Pakistan's foreign minister warned neighboring India on Wednesday to refrain from launching any attacks on his country, saying that Islamabad would respond with full force if New Delhi embarks on 'any misadventure.”
Pope Hails Zanardi's 'Lesson of Humanity' Through Disability

Pope Francis has praised Alex Zanardi as an example of strength amid adversity as the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist recovers from a handbike crash.
German Business Confidence Rises for 2nd Consecutive Month

German business confidence has risen for the second consecutive month, a closely watched survey showed Wednesday. The result was slightly better than economists' expectations.
Scarce Medical Oxygen Worldwide Leaves Many Gasping for Life

Soaring demand for oxygen prompted by the coronavirus is bringing out a stark global truth: Even the right to breathe depends on money.

[#Money #Success] The REAL PRICE of Owning a Yacht

Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2020 by Eric Brooks

The REAL PRICE of Owning a Yacht

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Published: Mar 20, 2020

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Top Headlines for June 28, 2020

[#Money #Success] Micro Credentials vs Traditional Degrees

Micro Credentials vs Traditional Degrees

Top Headlines for June 27, 2020

[#Money #Success] 15 Things You Didn’t Know About BANKSY

15 Things You Didn’t Know About BANKSY

Top Headlines for June 26, 2020

[#Money #Success] Top 15 Highest Paid Public Speakers

Top 15 Highest Paid Public Speakers

Top Headlines for June 25, 2020

[#AfterEffects #Video] Is it time to LEAVE Premiere Pro?

Is it time to LEAVE Premiere Pro?

Top Headlines for June 24, 2020

[#Money #Success] The REAL PRICE of Owning a Yacht

The REAL PRICE of Owning a Yacht

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