TOPLINE Negotiations in Washington on the upcoming stimulus bill may get a boost from a series of grim economic figures that include a significant contraction in GDP, more weekly unemployment claims and a new analysis of aid from the Payment Protection Program that It shows the prospect of an economic …
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Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks rebuild begins now: ‘A dream come true’
New Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau grew up in New Britain, Connecticut, and still owns his old home, 85 miles from the Knicks’ practice site in Tarrytown. During his introductory Zoom press conference on Thursday, Thibodeau referred to his new position as his “dream job.” He said it four times. “This …
Read More »Watch the Virtual GLAAD Media Awards Ceremony live 2020
Awards 4:04 PM PDT 07/30/2020 by Abbey White Lovato and Garner will appear as special guests, with Platt among the artist roster at the LGBTQ media advocacy organization ceremony, which will air live on July 30. The GLAAD Media Awards 2020 will be presented in a virtual ceremony on Thursday …
Read More »FCC approves Amazon’s Kuiper constellation from 3,236 satellites
The Federal Communications Commission approved Amazon’s plans for its ambitious Kuiper constellation, which involves sending 3,236 satellites into orbit to transmit Internet coverage to Earth. The decision is a crucial regulatory step that paves the way for Amazon to start launching the satellites when they’re ready. The company plans to …
Read More »EU sanctions Russian, North Korean and Chinese intelligence companies for suspected cyberattacks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union on Thursday imposed travel and financial sanctions on a department of Russia’s military intelligence service and companies in North Korea and China for their alleged involvement in major cyber attacks worldwide. FILE PHOTO: The flags of the European Union wave outside the headquarters of …
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