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Lockdown saw divorce calls double

Kathimerini 

The number of calls made to the help hotline of the Mazi gia to Paidi (Together for Children) by divorced parents or couples seeking advice about getting a divorce doubled during the lockdown compared to similar periods in recent years, according to staff at the nongovernment organization.

Auction houses face criticism for selling disputed African artifacts

CBSNews.com 

An auction to sell disputed ancient artifacts from Africa went ahead in Paris on Monday, despite calls to halt the controversial sale. Journalist Oluwatosin Adeshokan joined CBSN to discuss how artifacts are being sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars even as the countries they originated from suffer devastating economic impacts from the coronavirus.

Facebook Follows Twitter In Recognizing A 'More Speech' Approach Is Best For Newsworthy Liars

Techdirt 

As you may recall, a few weeks back, Twitter made a decision to add a fact check to some tweets by President Trump, and a few days later, to put a label on some of his tweets, saying that they violated Twitter's policies, and would normally be deleted, but Twitter decided that given the newsworthiness of the speaker, they would be left up (though without the ability to comment or retweet them). The president reacted about as well as expected, meaning he whined vociferously, and eventually issued a silly executive order. Читать дальше...

Brazilian monthly scrap consumption down 50% in H1, Inesfa says

Metal Bulletin 

Monthly average consumption of steel scrap in Brazil was expected to have fallen by 50% year-on-year during the first half of 2020, amid lower demand from steelmakers due to the Covid-19 pandemic, local scrap association Inesfa said on Thursday July 2.



David Starkey criticised over slavery comments - BBC News

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  1. David Starkey criticised over slavery comments  BBC News
  2. David Starkey widely criticised for 'slavery was not genocide' remarks  The Guardian
  3. David Starkey could lose Cambridge fellowship after 'no damn blacks' outburst  Telegraph.co.uk
  4. David Starkey's Comments Should Be A History Lesson For Us All  HuffPost UK
  5. Cambridge University college to consider cutting ties with David Starkey after ‘indefensible’ slavery comments  Evening Standard
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The 10 strangest things about a 60-game Twins season

«Star Tribune» (startribune.com) 

Call it Spring Training 2.0. Call it Summer Camp. Call it whatever you want. It's July and Major League Baseball is ramping up once again for its season – with games slated to begin in a few weeks. It figures to be the strangest Twins season in recent memory – maybe ever? – and to get you ready here are 10 of the biggest oddities that figure to play out: *Every Twins game will be against one of nine opponents. The schedule is only 60 games, which will feel strange enough, but all of it will be vs. Читать дальше...

Academy Players Stepping Up | Alex McHenry

Munster Rugby 

22-year-old Alex McHenry is one of five Greencore Munster Rugby Academy players who has stepped up to a senior contract with Munster following the completion of his time in the Academy. McHenry, Diarmuid Barron, Liam Coombes, Keynan Knox and Jack O’Sullivan are now members of the senior squad having graduated from the Academy. Read the […]

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12 easy ways to make your hot dogs better using things you already have in your kitchen

ThisIsinsider.com 

  • Hot dogs are one of the easiest and most delicious cookout foods loved by Americans nationwide.
  • However, when it comes to prepping your hot dogs this Fourth of July, you don't have to stick with the standard mustard, ketchup, and relish for toppings.
  • Sautéed mushrooms, bacon bits, and guacamole are just a few easy additions, and you probably already have the ingredients in your kitchen.
  • Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

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Sheffield United vs Tottenham LIVE: Stream online, TV channel as VAR rules Kane equaliser out – Premier League updates

TheSun.co.uk (football) 

TOTTENHAM are back in action as they resume their European push with a tough clash at Sheffield United. Jose Mourinho’s side strolled to a 2-0 victory over West Ham in their last top-flight game, but results elsewhere mean they remain seven points off a European spot. The Blades meanwhile have struggled since returning from lockdown, […]





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