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After US, Brazil comes on the second spot with over 90,000 deaths followed by Mexico (46,688) and the United Kingdom (46,204). from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3gmiJle via IFTTT

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany set it up at a briefing earlier in the day: “Indeed, we’ve done more than five- -- 59 million tests; with India at number two, with just about 14 million tests. So quite a difference there.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3i1ZLRD via IFTTT

Biden’s choice, the most weighty of his political career, has drawn an unusual amount of attention given his age. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2D9q0qb via IFTTT

Xi, according to a statement published in official media on Saturday morning, said the two countries have “…always respected each other, treated each other as equals, enhanced political mutual trust and deepened mutually beneficial cooperation.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2DkMIeS via IFTTT

State Rep. Gary Knopp, who represented the area, was alone in one of the planes. The other plane was carrying four tourists from South Carolina, a guide from Kansas and a pilot from Soldotna, the troopers said. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2BMsv12 via IFTTT

Overall, 17 out of 20 industrial sectors posted increases in May and both goods-producing and service-producing industries rose. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/311xVhm via IFTTT

The 78-page report, which Trump filed after getting an extension on its due date, provides a partial view of the president’s assets and debts, including revenue from his golf properties, bank accounts and investment transactions. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3k0dZnS via IFTTT

Trump made the announcement to reporters Friday on Air Force One as he returned from Florida. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/39JtVpP via IFTTT

The Wall Street Journal Friday night reported that Microsoft, headed by Indian-American Satya Nadella, is in advanced talks to acquire the US operations of TikTok. The deal could run into billions of dollars. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2Djmo4N via IFTTT

A total of 46,688 people have died of the coronavirus disease in Mexico, putting it just ahead of the United Kingdom, which has 46,119 recorded deaths, according to the tally by Johns Hopkins University. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2Xgskmp via IFTTT

Experts say that Japan’s focus on the economy may have been its undoing. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3k0jcMf via IFTTT

The theme for the event was Together Beyond The Pandemic, Sharing Films From The Most Affected Countries. Eight countries were featured in the festival - Canada, India, USA, UK, France, Brazil, Russia, China and Italy. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3hSOX88 via IFTTT

Under the scheme, diners who eat-in (not applicable to takeaways) will benefit from a 50% discount, up to a maximum of £10 per person, on food and non-alcoholic drinks, any Monday to Wednesday throughout August from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2BRmBfg via IFTTT

Angelmiro Berbesi, director of the Risk Management Office in the municipality of El Zulia, was quoted as saying that the explosion apparently occurred due to the accumulation of gases inside the mine. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2EFWgBV via IFTTT

Trump described on Friday a “favored nations” plan under which his administration would take the country that has the lowest drug prices as the yardstick for what Americans should be charged. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3hWwWFU via IFTTT

Graham Ivan Clark, 17, was arrested Friday in Tampa, where the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office will prosecute him as adult. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2Xx2uuz via IFTTT

There have been reports of US tech giants and financial firms being interested in buying or investing in TikTok as the Trump administration sets its sights on the app. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/30hAAnW via IFTTT

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Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a bitter standoff in several areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh since May 5. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2EERyEt via IFTTT

The security forces received a tip-off that eight heavily-armed terrorists were present at Arbi Tibba road in Rajanpur and were planning to attack government installations and law enforcement agencies in the province. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3k1B9dx via IFTTT

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He said he “should have recused” himself from the Cabinet meeting where the decision was taken to give the contract to WE Charity. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3jTMDiZ via IFTTT

The move is about ensuring a “level playing field” for Australian media companies. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2DiWWfK via IFTTT

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US president Donald Trump said he did not want to change the US election date but didn’t want to see a crooked election. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3jVA8U1 via IFTTT

The US had recently ordered China to close its Consulate General in Houston. In retaliation, China ordered US to close its diplomatic facility in Chengdu. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/39JuXSD via IFTTT

Talks on the relief bill are at a standstill with few reasons for optimism despite sweeping agreement among Washington’s top power players that Congress must pass further relief in coming days and weeks. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2BKP9XD via IFTTT

Minneapolis pastor reacts to continued chaos in his city: We need a greater police presence It's like the wild, wild West, Vine Church Pastor Steve Carlisle tells Tucker Carlson on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BPm5OU

Boston man accused of firing 11 shots at police in June riots faces federal charges A Boston-area man accused of opening fire on a group of police officers during a night of riots and looting is facing multiple federal charges, authorities said Thursday.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ggnAEK

Ohio children's hospital researcher pleads guilty in plot to steal trade secrets, sell to China A researcher who worked for 10 years at an Ohio children’s hospital research institute has plead guilty in conspiring to trade secrets related to cellular research and illegally transfer the information to China, according to a report. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3k6Ha8O

Journalist who was stabbed at Portland protest says his attacker is known Antifa member Conservative journalist Andrew Duncomb joins Tucker Carlson with insight on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2EEswW9

Oregon state police arrive in Portland in push to stop riots The Oregon State Police on Thursday will take over the duties of guarding a federal courthouse in Portland that has become a flashpoint during weeks of protests that have frequently turned violent. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gdTxxi

2 teens among 3 found dead in Michigan hotel, man hospitalized; drug overdoses suspected Michigan police found three people dead and another man unconscious in a hotel room late Wednesday afternoon and are investigating the incident as an apparent drug overdose. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/30c1Vbc

In 2014 shooting of Michael Brown, St. Louis' top prosecutor announces no charges against Darren Wilson A St. Louis County, Mo., prosecutor said Thursday, that he will not be charging the police officer who shot 18-year-old Michael Brown in 2014, after quietly reopening the investigation. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ffYNiw

The president fell ill with the novel coronavirus earlier this month, but has subsequently recovered and tested negative. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/30e6guj via IFTTT

The city has been a success story in combating Covid-19 since March and April, when the pandemic swept through its boroughs killing thousands of people. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2DhdR2i via IFTTT

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The researchers from the CSIR’s Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology sequenced about 64 genomes and found the unique variant called Clade I/A3i. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3097dUQ via IFTTT

During a meeting in Geneva Wednesday, it agreed to establish a panel of three experts to determine if Japan violated WTO rules when it imposed restrictions on three classes of chemicals used in the production of smart-phone displays, TV screens and semiconductors. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3k03CjZ via IFTTT

The 1-month-old law has chilled pro-democracy protesting as activists along with academics and others wonder if their activities could be targeted. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/339EwsK via IFTTT

Drone footage captured by the Guard showed two missiles blasting out from covered positions in the desert early Wednesday morning, with debris flying up into the air in their wake. The Guard did not identify the location of the launch, nor the missiles involved. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2PkvKjH via IFTTT

In China, 89 cases were reported from Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, in a record single-day spike. It took the total number of infections in the province to more than 320. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/39DObZP via IFTTT

Alleged leader of Chicago's Black Disciples, known as 'Murder,' among several charged in federal gun, drug probe The alleged leader of a Chicago street gang whose nickname is "Murder" is among 23 suspects charged with federal gun and drug offenses after a years-long investigation, authorities said Wednesday.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/30b1XzZ

Lawrence Jones speaks to New Yorkers about rise in public drug use near Times Square 'Hannity' investigates New York City's precipitous decline. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hUwkAV

Maxwell’s lawyer Laura Menninger immediately notified Preska that she will ask the federal appeals court in Manhattan to review the decision. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3340vkV via IFTTT

Philadelphia police arrest 6 accused of vandalizing state police cruisers during May riot Police in Philadelphia have arrested six people who allegedly smashed and spray-painted state police cruisers during rioting on May 30. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jPWMND

Colorado restaurant owners who defied COVID lockdown orders and reopened forced to close business for good Jesse and April Arellano, co-owners of the C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen in Castle Rock, join Tucker Carlson with insight on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2P3W9Su

Portland police union blasts city commissioner who'd said officers may have sparked some fires Portland's police union president is calling for an investigation into comments made by a city commissioner who alleged officers may have sparked fires and lied about the damage sustained during weeks of protests and clashes between authorities and demonstrators.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/30XM6Ux

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Last week, Brazil recorded 7,677 deaths from Covid-19, the most fatalities in any week since the pandemic began, defying repeated predictions that the outbreak had peaked. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3jP3bJ0 via IFTTT

While the hearing was called to focus on whether the companies have abused their dominant positions in the market, it veered quickly into other topics including political bias, privacy, dealings with China and how platforms deal with misinformation. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3fg7rgZ via IFTTT

Trump administration taps Kodak to make drug ingredients in US instead of relying on China White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on how Kodak is reinventing themselves to manufacture pharmaceutical ingredients. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2X7aMJ8

75 percent of Americans eating more comfort food during the pandemic Majority favoring ice cream and chocolate as their go-to snacks; Fox Biz Flash: 7/29. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2CSrwgB

LAPD 'SWAT Mafia' encouraged deadly force and retaliation, officer's lawsuit claims A former member of a Los Angeles police SWAT unit is alleging officers encouraged the use of deadly force and retaliated against him for speaking out against misconduct, according to a lawsuit.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hPeNd4

Officials sound the alarm after Americans receive unsolicited seed packets from China State agriculture officials warn the seeds could be invasive species or part of a coordinated effort to impact America’s food supply; Garrett Tenney reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3f9eCb2

Federal agents to begin phased withdrawal from Portland The federal agents who have clashed with protesters in Portland will begin a phased withdrawal from the city's downtown area, Oregon's Gov. Kate Brown announces; William La Jeunesse reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3f8etEN

Trump talks energy infrastructure in Texas President Trump visits the oil-rich Permian Basin in West Texas and discusses energy infrastructure; John Roberts reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hRre8y

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Murthy Renduchintala was one of several key hires from outside Intel, which had been famous in Silicon Valley for developing and promoting talent from within. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2BECcPd via IFTTT

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The spectre of the Covid-19 pandemic hung over all aspects of the mourning. In addition to face coverings, which were declared mandatory outdoors by Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, yellow dots on the grounds reminded mourners to stand 6 feet (1.8 metres) apart. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/33aO2f0 via IFTTT

While not objecting to Maxwell identifying accusers who’ve already come forward, Rossmiller said those who haven’t gone public should have their privacy protected under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/309wpKR via IFTTT

US President Trump took to Twitter to promote hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2P4YXid via IFTTT

Michigan teacher who claims he was fired after tweeting about Trump gets conservative support Conservative activist Kyle Kashuv started a GoFundMe account on behalf of Michigan high school teacher Justin Kucera after he was fired last week. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/335K33I

Police Chief James Craig explains how Detroit has avoided violent protests Detroit Police Chief James Craig joins Tucker Carlson with insight on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2P1bYJG

North Carolina state trooper buys four new tires for family stranded on highway The woman called AAA but was told she and her family would have to “get out and wait on the side of the road.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3g9zYGx

Houston boy, 12, charged in murder of woman found dead in apartment Houston police have charged a 12-year-old boy with murder in connection with a woman’s shooting death Saturday, investigators said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2X7GF4e

12-year-old boy charged with murder in Texas A 12-year-old boy is in police custody, charged with murdering a 50-year-old woman at an apartment in Greenpoint; Fox News 26's Natasha Geigel reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Euvg8j

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Industry analysts said Pfizer and BioNTech’s $2 billion deal to cover 50 million patients, which is contingent on an approvable product, would likely pressure other manufacturers to set similar prices. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/333gdfT via IFTTT

Fauci, an infectious disease expert who is on Trump’s coronavirus task force, is one of the most trusted people in government and many Americans listen to his advice diligently on how to protect themselves from infection. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2P3MnzN via IFTTT

The disease is usually diagnosed through tests of memory and thinking skills, but that’s very imprecise and usually involves a referral to a neurologist. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3jO6C2D via IFTTT

Two Russians who have held senior roles in Moscow’s military intelligence service known as the GRU have been identified as responsible for a disinformation effort directed at American and Western audiences. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2CY5t7V via IFTTT

Earlier, New Zealand said it will suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. Foreign minister Winston Peters said the new law went against commitments China had made to the international community. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3jMgl9D via IFTTT

Portland business owner says he wants to see violence and vandalism stop James Louie, owner of Huber's Cafe in Portland, joins Martha MacCallum on 'The Story.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/305HGMg

Divvy bike riders carjack 82-year-old in Streeterville Chicago Police surveillance cameras capture the moment a large group of Divvy bike riders carjacks an 82-year-old in the Streeterville area of Chicago. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/39BiGiV

Woman killed in apparent shark attack off Maine ID'd as former fashion exec swimming with her daughter Maine authorities have identified the 63-year-old woman killed in a shark attack Monday while swimming with her daughter as a former New York City fashion executive. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/39ItagI

Ex-college football star shot, critically wounded in NYC after bumping into man at deli, video shows Authorities said former college football star Malachi Capers, 20, was shot and critically wounded on Monday after he accidentally bumped into a man inside of a deli in Queens.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/39zGRyp

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The White House said on Monday O’Brien had displayed “mild symptoms and has been self-isolating and working from a secure location off site.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3g7BVmT via IFTTT

US President Donald Trump, whose job approval ratings have dropped as many Americans believe he has handled the virus badly, sought for the second week to look in command after setting aside his hands-off approach. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2X2jyIs via IFTTT

WHO’s emergency committee will convene on Thursday, a procedural requirement six months after the agency’s declaration of a public health emergency of international concern, made on January 30 for the coronavirus outbreak. The panel will advise Tedros on the way forward. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3hTZe4b via IFTTT

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