Amitabh Bachchan, Russia Protests, Poland Election: Your Monday Briefing
Mr. Bachchan announced on Saturday to his 43 million followers on Twitter that he had tested positive for the virus, and urged his recent contacts to be tested themselves. His son, Abhishek, and daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, both actors, and their daughter have also tested positive. Elsewhere: Under Scotland’s measured leader, Nicola Sturgeon, the country is moving more carefully out of a lockdown than neighboring England — and it seems to be working. Scotland could stamp out the coronavirus by the fall, public health experts say, but the pandemic has reanimated old grievances against Britain. In other news:Here are the latest updates and maps of where the virus has spread.
Source:New York Times
July 13, 2020 04:30 UTC
Who’s Excited About Tax Day? The Do-It-Yourself Filers
Most Americans are horrified by the idea of doing their own taxes, without help from a professional or computer software. Not Catherine Fray. Fray is excited when filing season opens in January. She eagerly awaits the arrival of each new document, such as a W-2 or 1099 form, to pore over its details. A special treat is when she gets...
Source:Wall Street Journal
July 13, 2020 04:30 UTC
The 10 Best AI And Data Science Undergraduate Courses For 2021
Courses in data science all now contain a strong AI presence, and a few institutions are already offering specialized undergraduate degrees in AI. The 10 Best AI And Data Science Undergraduate Courses For 2021 AdobeStockThe increasing number of colleges and universities offering courses in these subjects indicates industry-wide expectations that there will be a world of rewarding opportunities for those with formal training and accreditation. Harvard University – Data Science ProgramHarvard University offers two data science tracks for undergraduates wanting to study data science as a part of their degree. Although the title of the degree is data science, there's a heavy leaning towards artificial intelligence and more cutting-edge use cases, as is true of most data science courses today. The course covers programming in R and Python, two of the most commonly used programming languages for data science, and covers calculus, probability, regression, and statistical computing, among other core data science skills.
Source:Forbes
July 13, 2020 04:18 UTC
Dangerous hotspot underscores one of the worst political calls in history
(CNN) Florida's staggering new single-day US state record of coronavirus cases underscores how the aggressive opening strategy championed by President Donald Trump and allied governors is turning into one of the worst political and economic calls in modern history. The surge came two months after many states, disregarding government guidelines, opened up bars, gyms, hair salons and other businesses. The White House also intensified a stunning whispering campaign against the nation's top infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci , accusing him of making mistakes and of refusing to prioritize the President's interests. DeVos played on those concerns in demanding a full opening of schools on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday. New cases were flat through May and half of June until the curve of infections started to rise sharply.
Source:CNN
July 13, 2020 03:56 UTC
Hints From Heloise: How to wear your mask
Today’s Sound Off is about wearing a face mask:Dear Heloise: As a registered nurse, I'm appalled by the way people wear a face mask that covers only their mouth but not their nose. According to the CDC, your mask must fit snugly, covering both nose and mouth. There should be no gaps and should either be laundered or, if it's a single-use mask, disposed of after each use. And it’s always a good idea to sanitize frequently used door handles, toilet handles and faucets. Dear Heloise: I have various heirloom napkins and doilies that were just taking up space in a trunk.
Source:Washington Post
July 13, 2020 03:56 UTC
Miss Manners: Quarantine or not, here’s how to get guests to leave
Even trusting that the company was properly vetted and that they are starved for face-to-face socializing, Miss Manners sympathizes with you. Dear Miss Manners: Isn't it proper to lift a chair instead of dragging it across the floor? Miss Manners observes that you are having the wrong debate. New Miss Manners columns are posted Monday through Saturday on washingtonpost.com/advice. You can send questions to Miss Manners at her website, missmanners.com.
Source:Washington Post
July 13, 2020 03:56 UTC
600,000 vote in Hong Kong opposition primary despite fears of new security law
"Hong Kong people have made history again," Benny Tai, one of the organizers, said after the polling ended on Sunday night. "Hong Kong people have demonstrated to the world, and also to the authorities, that we have not given up to strive for democracy." A woman (centre L) uses her phone while waiting to vote during primary elections in Hong Kong on July 12, 2020. Last week, Australia joined Canada in suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong . Canberra said it will also offer a path to citizenship for Hong Kongers, following the UK's promise to enable some 3 million Hong Kongers to settle there should they wise.
Source:CNN
July 13, 2020 03:45 UTC
New York City Records No New Coronavirus Deaths For First Time Since March
But for the first time since March, we lost none today,” New York City council member Mark Levine wrote on Twitter. The agency also said there were no confirmed deaths the day prior, but noted two fatalities were probable cases. New York City recorded no new coronavirus deaths in a 24-hour period for the first time in nearly four months on Saturday, according to preliminary data released by health officials. Thank you to the healthcare workers, essential workers and everyone who made this possible. New York City, once an epicenter of the pandemic, has seen daily deaths since mid-March.
Source:Huffington Post
July 13, 2020 03:22 UTC
New York should prosecute Roger Stone
Gerald B. Lefcourt is past president of the National Association of Criminal Lawyers, a founder of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, founder and past president of the New York Criminal Bar Association. It is time for New York prosecutors to answer this latest assault by Trump on the rule of law: They should ready a state prosecution of Stone. Bringing a new case against Stone is possible thanks to Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Legislature for Assembly Bill 6653. Two examples: In July 2016, immediately after a phone call with Stone, Trump told his deputy campaign chairman that "more information would be coming." However, here we have federal law enforcement neutralized by a president's commutation rewarding the cover-up to protect Trump.
Source:CNN
July 13, 2020 03:11 UTC
Life After COVID: The Debt Tsunami That’s About To Hit The World
Making matters worse is the fact that governments in the developed world had allowed their debts to rise in the decade after the global financial crisis despite record-low interest rates. Though estimates vary, the massive government spending since the Covid-19 outbreak will increase these debt loads even further. Instead, it was through a combination of solid growth, moderate inflation and low interest rates that the debt to GDP ratio was steadily reduced. By the mid-1970s, government debt to GDP ratio had dropped to roughly 20%, a comfortable level that does no harm to the economy. To achieve sustained economic growth, moderate inflation and low interest rates in the wake of Covid-19, the world will need a recovery in global trade and investment.
Source:Forbes
July 13, 2020 02:48 UTC
Mary Trump is releasing a book. Michael Cohen is finishing a book. Both are being restricted
This has all the appearances of an attempt to stifle Cohen's right to speak freely about his work for President Trump. This is all the more noteworthy because another Trump tell-all, by the president's niece Mary, is coming out on Tuesday. Obviously you don't have to like Cohen -- plenty of people don't -- to stand up for his right to speak. Read on...Now, back to the other book...Will Mary Trump be allowed to speak? In Mary Trump's telling, "truth" is a concept to be conquered.
Source:CNN
July 13, 2020 02:26 UTC
Washington Redskins expected to retire nickname on Monday: report
The Washington Redskins will retire the team's nickname on Monday, according to a report by Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal. WASHINGTON WARRIORS EMERGES AS FAVORITE TO REPLACE REDSKINS: REPORTSBig-name retailers such as Amazon, Walmart and Target, as well as Nike and Dick’s Sporting Goods, all removed Redskins merchandise from their websites last week. And last Thursday, FedEx -- which holds the naming rights to the team’s Maryland stadium -- formally requested a name change. FEDEX THREATENS TO REMOVE SIGNAGE FROM REDSKINS STADIUM UNLESS TEAM CHANGES NAME: REPORTLast Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the team has made the obvious decision to remove the Native American imagery from its logo. That’s when the Redskins said they would conduct a “thorough review” of the team name, as the organization faced immense pressure to change its moniker over racial connotations.
Source:Fox News
July 13, 2020 02:03 UTC
Washington Redskins fire two key scouting employees: report
The Washington Redskins have fired two key employees in their pro scouting department, according to a report. Director of pro personnel Alex Santos and assistant director of pro personnel Richard Mann II were let go by the team on Saturday, The Washington Post reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMann was a pro scout for seven years before being promoted to assistant director of pro scouting in 2017. He worked with the Bucs as a personnel assistant on the same staff as former Redskins coach Jay Gruden. New head coach Ron Rivera was impressed with the team’s scouting department leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, according to the newspaper.
Source:Fox News
July 13, 2020 01:52 UTC
Almost One Million People Are On A Walking Exploration Of Black History
Dixon and Garrison created the Black History Bootcamp to highlight some of the amazing contributions that Black people, and particularly Black women, have made throughout history. The campaign, which is a 21-day walking exploration of Black history, encourages listeners to walk while listening to a curated playlist and a beautifully crafted examination of Black trailblazers. T. Morgan Dixon sat down with Forbes to discuss why the Black History Bootcamp was started, what the impact has been thus far, and what the future holds for their walking explorations of Black history. We [asked], ‘what would it look like to combine all those things?’ and we came up with Black History Bootcamp. To trust opening my community, one that is undeniably focused and targeted and built for Black women by Black women.
Source:Forbes
July 13, 2020 01:52 UTC
Court Clears Way for First Federal Execution in 17 Years to Proceed
WASHINGTON — The first federal inmate in 17 years is set to be put to death on Monday, barring a last-minute stay, after a federal appeals court ruled on Sunday that the Justice Department could carry out the execution as planned. The family plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, which would have to act before 4 p.m. Monday to stop the execution. The Trump administration announced in July 2019 its campaign to bring back the federal death penalty from what had been a de facto moratorium. Less than a month ago, the Justice Department renewed that push, scheduling four executions this summer, all of which were of inmates convicted of murdering children. Three, including Mr. Lee, are scheduled to die this week.
Source:New York Times
July 13, 2020 01:30 UTC