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Star Wars

The Newest Galaxy of Adventures Short Gives Us a Look at the Best Moment in Star Wars

Darth Vader offering a hand to Luke. (Image: Disney/Lucasfilm) I’ll never join you! Luke Skywalker has finally made his way to Cloud City. What’s waiting for him, greatest moments in modern film, arguably the best moment in Star Wars: the clash between Luke and Darth Vader in the bowels of…

bubmagJune 13, 2020

Maduro

Colombian businessman close to Venezuela’s Maduro arrested

(Reuters) - Authorities in Cape Verde have arrested Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman close to socialist Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro who was charged by the United States with alleged money laundering, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Saturday. Department of Justice spokeswoman Nicole Navas Oxman said in a statement…

bubmagJune 13, 2020

Giphy

UK antitrust watchdog launches investigation into Facebook’s acquisition of Giphy

In context: Giphy serves over 10 billion GIFs around the web every day. Facebook acquired it to add more tools to its social media arsenal, but it turns out that the takeover has raised too many questions, so antitrust regulators have paused it until they can find some answers. Facebook…

bubmagJune 13, 2020

NOAA

Deals: Emergency Multi-Function Radio & Flashlight

Whether you are hitting the trail this summer or just want a little insurance at home when the power goes out, an emergency radio/flashlight combo is handy thing to have. This Emergency Multi-Function Radio & Flashlight from Black Box can pick up AM, FM and NOAA Weather Broadcasts, making it essential…

bubmagJune 13, 2020

Vietnam Veterans

Spike Lee defends his ‘friend’ Woody Allen against molestation claims

Spike Lee took a break from basking in the positive reviews for his new film Da 5 Bloods to call out the treatment his fellow director Woody Allen has received.During an appearance Saturday on New York station WOR's In The Morning show, Lee, 63, addressed the Manhattan director as his 'friend'…

bubmagJune 13, 2020

The Queen

How Trooping the Colour Got a Socially Distanced Update

It wasn’t quite the Mall in London, but the Queen managed to celebrate her 94th birthday on Saturday despite the coronavirus lockdown. With Her Majesty and the government’s blessing, Buckingham Palace organized a military ceremony in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle to mark the Queen’s official birthday.The monarch has two…

bubmagJune 13, 2020

Venezuela

Why Bitcoin Is A Silent Protest Against Corrupt Governments Everywhere.

America is undergoing a historic transition. The #BlackLivesMatter movement has prompted protests in 145+ cities around the world. Young and old of all races, genders and nationalities have hit the streets over the last two weeks to raise their voices together against injustice, police brutality and systemic discrimination. TOPSHOT -…

bubmagJune 13, 2020

Hongkong

LeBron James labelled ‘a hypocrite’ by activist Joshua Wong

NBA Accused of double standardsGTY_AR_SPOLeBron James has been criticised with regards to his position on supporting protests, with Joshua Wong labelling the American icon a hypocrite. James has been outspoken on his support for the protests that have been ongoing in the United States of America ever since the harrowing murder…

bubmagJune 13, 2020

Protectionism

Boycott China: Should India build apps based on its own cultural and political ethos?

By Apar GuptaAs a growing number of Indians consume their news and content online, there are high chances that you are accessing this op-ed on a device with components manufactured in China. This long-standing dominance in computer hardware has now tipped over towards software deployment. Today, there are a growing…

bubmagJune 13, 2020

Maradona

A semi-private viewing of Ronaldo as Italian soccer resumes

TURIN, Italy — Cristiano Ronaldo bellowed out a loud expletive when he missed a chance at the end of the first half in Italy’s first soccer match in more than three months. Everyone in the huge, empty stadium, all 300 or so of us, could hear it plain as day.…

bubmagJune 13, 2020

The Newest Galaxy of Adventures Short Gives Us a Look at the Best Moment in Star Wars

Colombian businessman close to Venezuela’s Maduro arrested

UK antitrust watchdog launches investigation into Facebook’s acquisition of Giphy

Deals: Emergency Multi-Function Radio & Flashlight

Spike Lee defends his ‘friend’ Woody Allen against molestation claims

How Trooping the Colour Got a Socially Distanced Update

Why Bitcoin Is A Silent Protest Against Corrupt Governments Everywhere.

LeBron James labelled ‘a hypocrite’ by activist Joshua Wong

Boycott China: Should India build apps based on its own cultural and political ethos?

A semi-private viewing of Ronaldo as Italian soccer resumes

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