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Fans notice Jurgen Klopp's wry smile after Christian Pulisic strike at Anfield
Sports
Jurgen Klopp's wry smile after Christian Pulisic strike at Anfield

Jurgen Klopp seemed to show his approval after Christian Pulisic's brilliant turn and finish for Chelsea in their defeat against Liverpool on Wednesday night. However, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's late goal sealed a thrilling 5-3 win for the Premier League champions but Klopp, who gave a teenage Pulisic his chance at Borussia Dortmund in 2015, was impressed with the American's goal and fans on social media did not miss the German's reaction.

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Thu Jul 23 - Dailymail
Elon Musk-backed AI text generator takes center stage
Technology
Elon Musk-backed AI text generator takes center stage

Everyone on social media is talking about a new piece of software called GPT-3, which has been developed by OpenAI, an Elon Musk-backed artificial intelligence lab in San Francisco. GPT-3 (Generative Pre-training) is a language-generation tool capable of producing human-like text on demand. The software learned how to produce text by analyzing vast quantities on the internet and observing which letters and words tend to follow one another

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Thu Jul 23 - CNBC
Taylor Swift to release a surprise album tonight
Entertainment
Taylor Swift to release a surprise album tonight

Taylor Swift made a surprise announcement that she will be releasing her eighth studio album, “Folklore,” Thursday midnight. In a social media post, Swift explained that the album is the result of many of her plans for 2020 including a short stadium tour supporting her 2019 album “Lover” were scrapped due to the pandemic. In lockdown, she wrote the new album’s songs in isolation

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Thu Jul 23 - Variety
Liverpool finally lifts the English Premier League trophy following an action-packed 5-3 win against Chelsea at Anfield
Sports
Liverpool lifts the trophy

Liverpool finally lifts the English Premier League trophy following an action-packed 5-3 win against Chelsea at Anfield. The Reds mathematically won the title last month but lifted the trophy inside an empty stadium on Wednesday after a 31st victory of the season. "Absolutely special" was how manager Jurgen Klopp described getting his hands on the coveted piece of silverware, 30 years since Liverpool was last crowned English champion

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Thu Jul 23 - CNN
Global coronavirus cases above 15 million, US jumps above 4 million
International
Global coronavirus cases above 15 million, US jumps above 4 million

Global coronavirus cases jumped above 15 million on Thursday as more than 250,000 cases were reported in the world in 24 hours. America continues to grapple with the biggest outbreak in the world, infection numbers are above four million, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Deaths resulting from the virus have also risen to more than 143,000. Over 2,600 cases are being reported every hour on average

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Thu Jul 23 - BBC
Facebook’s new page design removes like button
Technology
Facebook’s new page design removes like button

Facebook is testing a new design for Facebook Pages that will, among other things, remove the “Like” count, offer a cleaner and more readable layout, and make it easier for those who operate Pages to actually use and manage them. Currently, the public figures involved in the test include actors, authors, creators and a small handful of media entities, like bands and books

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Thu Jul 23 - Techcrunch
Trump announced actions to address Chicago’s crime problem
Politics
Trump announced actions to address Chicago’s crime problem

In his latest comments, US President Donald Trump said “Perhaps no citizens have suffered more from the menace of violent crime than the wonderful people of Chicago, a city I know very well,”. Trump, who once insisted Chicago’s crime problem could be solved within a week, announced plans Wednesday to send a “surge of federal law enforcement” to the city to address ongoing violence

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Thu Jul 23 - Chicagotribune
Science
China’s Mars mission
Thu Jul 23
China has successfully launched its first major interplanetary mission to Mars
Science
China’s Mars mission

China has successfully launched its first major interplanetary mission to Mars. The launch begins a long seven-month journey through deep space, and once the mission reaches the Red Planet, China could become just the second nation ever to land and operate a rover on the Martian surface. Called Tianwen-1, China’s mission consists of a Martian orbiter, lander, and rover. The spacecraft should reach Mars in February 2021

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Thu Jul 23 - TheVerge
Australia expects the biggest budget deficit since World War II
Business
Australia expects the biggest budget deficit since World War II

Coronavirus pandemic has ended the three-decade growth of Australia as its budget deficit is expected to deepen significantly. The government said its budget deficit is forecast to deepen significantly to 85.8 billion Australian dollars ($61.27 billion) in the financial year that ended on June 30 and further widen to 184.5 billion ($131.78 billion) in the new fiscal year, biggest since the World War II

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Thu Jul 23 - CNBC
US recorded more than 71,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
International
US recorded more than 71,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

According to the latest data released by Johns Hopkins University, the US reported 71,695 cases on Wednesday. For the second day in a row, the US recorded more than 1,000 deaths in 24 hours, with authorities reporting 1,195 new deaths on Wednesday. In total, there have been at least 3,970,906 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the US, while at least 143,190 people have died in the US from the virus

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Thu Jul 23 - CNN
India reports 45,720 new coronavirus cases, the biggest single-day jump so far
International
India reports 45,720 new coronavirus cases, the biggest single-day jump so far

According to the latest numbers released by the Union Health Ministry, India reported 45,720 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The total confirmed COVID-19 cases in India have risen to 1,238,635. The country also reported 1,129 new deaths as the total number of deaths reached 29,861. India is now at number 3 in the overall list of coronavirus cases behind the US and Brazil

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Thu Jul 23 - Firstpost
Qatar plans to reopen borders on August 1
International
Qatar plans to reopen borders on August 1

According to an official statement, Qatar will begin reopening its borders to foreign travelers and allow citizens and permanent residents to travel in and out of the country from August 1. The Government said on Wednesday that arrivals to Qatar from "low-risk countries" will be required to take a coronavirus test at the airport and sign a formal pledge to adhere to quarantine at home for a week

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Wed Jul 22 - AlJazeera
Irish contact-tracing app COVID Tracker in demand
Technology
Irish contact-tracing app COVID Tracker in demand

Ireland launched its contact-tracing app, COVID Tracker on July 7 and the app got nearly 1.3 million downloads in the first week of its launch. The app has been so successful that officials from other countries, including the US, want to use it. On July 20, NearForm (Company behind the app) and Ireland's health authority donated the code to an open-source project called the Linux Foundation Public Health Initiative

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Wed Jul 22 - BusinessInsider
Kanye West confirms efforts to divorce Kim Kardashian
Entertainment
Kanye West confirms efforts to divorce Kim Kardashian

American rapper Kanye West, who has been in the news recently for his presidential campaign said in one tweet, "I been trying to get divorced since Kim met with Meek at the Warldolf for 'prison reform'." He later deleted his tweets but West appears to be referring to the time Kim and rapper Meek Mill spoke at a criminal justice reform summit in Los Angeles in November 2018

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Wed Jul 22 - SkyNews
1 million Indian workers in danger as Kuwait looks to cap migrant numbers
International
1 million Indian workers in danger as Kuwait looks to cap migrant numbers

Kuwait has drafted a bill that would cut the total number of migrant workers in the country by 40%. The new bill introduced by Kuwait set new limits that could force about 800,000 Indians to leave the country, potentially slashing their remittances. The Kuwaiti government has yet to approve the bill, but the prime minister said last month he wants to cut the expat population of about 3 million

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Wed Jul 22 - AlJazeera
US orders China to close its consulate in Houston
International
US orders China to close its consulate in Houston

In the latest move, the US state department ordered China to close its consulate in Houston after some after unidentified individuals were filmed burning paper in bins in the building's courtyard. China's foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin criticized the decision and called it "outrageous and unjustified". The US State Department said the decision was taken "in order to protect American intellectual property"

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Wed Jul 22 - BBC
US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 20, 2020. (Photo by JIM WATSON / AFP)
International
Trump, political polls and coronavirus

Reeling from polls predicting defeat in November’s election, President Donald Trump struck a newly serious tone on the coronavirus crisis Tuesday, acknowledging that a disease he has frequently played down would “get worse.” He was also spotted wearing mask in recent days after avoiding it for more than 2 months

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Wed Jul 22 - Afriupdate
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Radisson hotel group is pictured over its main entrance in central Brussels, Belgium August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo
International
Radisson adds six hotels in Africa in a bet on future growth

Radisson Hotel Group has added six hotels to its African portfolio, the company said on Tuesday, as it pushes ahead with its expansion strategy on the continent despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Global hotel chains, including Marriot International and Hyatt Hotels, have increased investments in Africa, which has some of the world’s only growing economies even after the impact of the pandemic, and a rising middle class

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Wed Jul 22 - Afriupdate
Pompeo invites the UK for a coalition against China
Politics
Pompeo invites the UK for a coalition against China

The tensions between the West and China are on the rise after China passed the controversial National Security Law of Hong Kong. The UK suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and blocked arms sales. US secretary of state Mike Pompeo criticized China on his recent visit to the UK and described the leadership's behavior regarding the coronavirus pandemic as unforgivable and slamming "the crushing of freedoms'' in Hong Kong

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Wed Jul 22 - AlJazeera
Indian woman files a petition asking men to do an equal share in housework
International
Indian woman files a petition asking men to do an equal share in housework

India’s recent coronavirus lockdowns have brought the gender politics of Indian homes into the limelight. Subarna Ghosh filed a petition on Change.org with a really important question. "Does the handle of a jhadu (broom) come printed with the words: 'to be operated by women only'?" Ghosh wants PM Modi "to address the issue in his next speech" and to "encourage all Indian men to do an equal share of housework"

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Wed Jul 22 - BBC
Thailand’s economic leadership crisis
Business
Thailand’s economic leadership crisis

Over the past few weeks, Thailand has lost many Government Ministers holding key positions, due to the coronavirus crisis. So far, six Thai ministers have resigned including Finance minister Uttama Savanayana. The country also lost Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, whom the Reuters report referred to as an “economic policy czar.” Thailand’s economy depends heavily on tourism and coronavirus has thrashed all economic activities

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Wed Jul 22 - CNBC
Jeff Bezos added $13 billion in one day, largest single-day increase ever
Business
Jeff Bezos added $13 billion in one day, largest single-day increase ever

According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos added $13 billion to his net worth on Monday. It was the most significant single-day increase in personal wealth since the index started in 2012, Bloomberg reported after analysts raised their targets for Amazon's stock, which jumped 7.9 percent Monday, ahead of the company's second-quarter earnings report

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Tue Jul 21 - Foxnews
Walmart to spend $428 million on worker bonuses
Business
Walmart to spend $428 million on worker bonuses

Walmart said Tuesday that it will give another round of bonuses to hourly employees and close its stores on Thanksgiving Day. The big-box retailer said in a news release that it will spend about $428 million on the bonuses to thank employees for working during the pandemic. Full-time hourly employees will receive $300 and part-time and temporary workers will get $150. The company will pay the bonuses on Aug. 20

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Tue Jul 21 - CNBC
Netflix tests a new low-cost subscription plan in India
Entertainment
Netflix tests a new low-cost subscription plan in India

Popular video streaming service Netflix is testing a new low-cost subscription tier in India as the on-demand video streaming service looks to court more subscribers. The American giant has unveiled a “Mobile+” plan for some new and existing subscribers in India that delivers streaming in high-definition (HD) quality and supports viewing across mobile, tablet, and computer screens (but not TV). The monthly tier is priced at 349 Indian rupees ($4.7)

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Tue Jul 21 - Techcrunch
Nicki Minaj announces pregnancy on Instagram
Entertainment
Nicki Minaj announces pregnancy on Instagram

On Monday, Nicki Minaj announced via her official social media accounts that she and husband Kenneth Petty are expecting. Minaj posted a photo showing her baby bump. Last month she talked to People magazine about how much she enjoys married life. "When you have someone that feels like your soulmate or someone who understands you, it just makes you feel like you're on top of the world," Minaj said

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Tue Jul 21 - CNN