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Lebanon in Crisis as Ministers Quit, Protests Rock Beirut

The Wall Street Journal 

A top cabinet minister resigned, the third in recent days, as the country’s embattled government teetered on the brink of collapse following pressure from protesters to account for last week’s deadly explosion in Beirut.

Lebanon in Crisis Amid Ministerial Resignations, Protests Over Beirut Explosion - The Wall Street Journal

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  1. Lebanon in Crisis Amid Ministerial Resignations, Protests Over Beirut Explosion  The Wall Street Journal
  2. Four moments when the massive Beirut blast plunged daily life into chaos  Washington Post
  3. Esper appears to backtrack on Beirut explosion cause after White House pushback  CNN
  4. Beirut’s Blast Is a Warning for America  The New York Times
  5. Distinguished pol of the week: Leadership in a disaster  The Washington Post
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Italy's Nutella billionaire is now taking a chunk out of the cookie business to the tune of $3 billion

BusinessInsider.com 

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  • Italy's richest family that founded confectionery giant Ferrero Group now owns a sizeable cookie business too. 
  • Bloomberg reported Monday that Giovanni Ferrero, who is chairman of the group, saw the value of assets acquired through his CTH holding company increase by 40% last year. 
  • This was partly due to CTH's $300 million purchase of Danish cookie business Kelsen Group last year.
  • A number of renowned billionaires have... Читать дальше...

The shift to a work-from-home model may not get more women into workforce: Industry leaders

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The WFH mode may offer flexibility to women in terms of staying on at their jobs, but that is not the only enabling factor.For many women, WFH has meant managing the home as well as professional commitments. Other factors are equally responsible in ensuring that women do not drop out of the workforce because of a prolonged WFH model, industry insiders said.



[Stillman] Alston to Chair SSAC Committee on Equality

Stillman College Baseball 

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern States Athletic Conference has launched the SFE (Striving for Equality) Place Committee in response to racial and social injustices taking place around America. Stillman College Athletic Director Ken Alston has been named the committee's chair. Stillman baseball coach Terrance Whittle is also on the committee.

Want to fix policing? Start with a better 911 system.

Vox 

A 911 emergency dispatch center in Centennial, Colorado, on February 5. Arapahoe County is the second county in Colorado to classify telecommunicators as first responders. | RJ Sangosti/Denver Post via Getty Images

“911 call takers are gatekeepers for the entire criminal justice system. We need to start treating them that way.”

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Experts issue dire warning on Trump executive action on unemployment insurance

Raw Story 

“Literally every new detail about these executive orders confirms that in addition to being wildly unconstitutional, they will do absolutely nothing to help anyone who’s suffering.” On top of serious questions about the directive’s legality and workability, experts are warning that President Donald Trump’s executive action to extend the federal boost to unemployment benefits at $400-per-week—using […]

Poll: Biden leads in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania due to COVID concerns, country's direction - CBS News

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  1. Poll: Biden leads in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania due to COVID concerns, country's direction  CBS News
  2. Ari Fleischer warns Trump team is setting debate expectations too low for Joe Biden  Fox News
  3. Trump advisers warn against Biden debate complacency: Axios - Business Insider  Business Insider
  4. How Biden's running mate and upcoming convention could alter the 2020 race  CBS News
  5. As Trump falters, Democrats and Biden eye an elusive prize: Texas  AOL
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BREAKING: Portland Police Officers Injured By Mortar Attack, Riot Declared

The Gateway Pundit 

A riot was declared in Portland once again on Sunday night, after “mostly peaceful” protesters injured police in a mortar attack. Two officers were injured in the attack, according to the Portland Police Department. Officers Injured By Mortar Attack, Riot Declared (Photo) https://t.co/Ju0OnOzjeo pic.twitter.com/trvqLY0lbx — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) August 10, 2020 The rioters became violent…

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