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Oil Prices Mixed On Storm-driven Output Cuts, Rising COVID-19 Cases
Crude oil prices were mixed on Tuesday as traders weighed massive production cuts in the U.S. Gulf Coast from Tropical Storms Marco and Laura against rising coronavirus cases in Asia and Europe.
Facebook Says Plans To Challenge Thai Government Demand To Block Group Critical Of Monarchy
Facebook said on Tuesday it was planning to legally challenge the Thai government after being "compelled" to block access within Thailand to a group with 1 million members that discusses the country's king.
Vicky Kaushal Goes 'Uff' As He Shares Video of Brother Sunny Flaunting Long Hair
Vicky Kaushal is all heart for his brother Sunny Kaushal's adorable antics.
Black Georgia Democrat Makes Pitch For Trump At RNC
Democrats used their nominating convention last week to highlight several prominent Republicans who plan to cross party lines and vote for Joe Biden. On Monday, Republicans offered a counter: Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones.
Higher Demand from Tier 2, Tier 3 Cities, More Brands Online: How E-commerce Flourished During Pandemic
A study by Facebook and Boston Consulting Group said that India displayed the highest surge in preference for e-commerce, amongst other top nations such as China, Brazil, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.
Factbox: Quotes From Trump, Supporters At U.S. Republican Convention
U.S. President Donald Trump kicked off the fourday Republican National Convention on Monday with remarks to Republicans who formally backed his bid for a second term, followed by the main event featuring speeches by "everyday Americans."
Australia's Victoria State Reports 148 New Coronavirus Cases, Eight Deaths
Australia's second most populous state of Victoria said on Tuesday eight people died from the new coronavirus in the last 24 hours and reported 148 new cases.
10 Years After Migrant Massacre, Mexico Pledges Justice
Mexicos president said Monday the United Nations would be welcome to come to Mexico to investigate any rights violation like the Aug. 24, 2010 massacre of 72 migrants in the northern town of San Fernando.
Biden, Harris To Get Routine Virus Testing, A Notable Change
In a notable change, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, will now be regularly tested for the coronavirus as the race heats up, a campaign aide confirmed Monday.
California Battles More Lightning Wildfires, Humidity Helps
More drylightning storms hit Northern California on Monday after sparking over 625 wildfires the past week, but firefighters got some relief as temperatures eased off record highs.
Ex-teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Prep School Student
A former math teacher at a prestigious New Hampshire prep school was arrested Monday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a student numerous times over several years.
Tesla, Automakers Urge FTC To Seek Appeal After Defeat In Qualcomm Case
A group of tech companies and automakers, including Tesla Inc , Ford Motor Co , Honda Motor Co Ltd and Daimler AG , on Monday urged the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to seek an appeal after its loss in a case against chip supplier Qualcomm Inc .
Has Leaking of Dissenters' Letter Made Gandhis More Powerful? Cong 'Clean-up Exercise' Leaves Many in Lurch
In the next few days, the party will see some sweeping organisational changes. New faces and leaders will come up. But with the turn of events, one thing becomes clear — the Congress cannot look beyond the Gandhis.
Oates, Groff Among Contributors To Book On Thoreau Legacy
Joyce Carol Oates, Douglas Brinkley and Lauren Groff are among more than 20 writers contributing essays for a book on the legacy of Henry David Thoreau.
Spain's Coronavirus Cases Top 400,000 After New Surge Last Week
Spain's cumulative tally of coronavirus cases hit 405,436 on Monday after a surge in infections last week, making it the worst week for infections since late March.
UN Cautions That Virus Plasma Treatment Still Experimental
The World Health Organization on Monday cautioned that using blood plasma from COVID19 survivors to treat other patients is still considered an experimental therapy, voicing the concern as a U.S. boost for the treatment has many scientists afraid formal s...