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Protests over coronavirus lockdowns in US, Brazil: Live updates Brasilia

Protests over coronavirus lockdowns in US, Brazil: Live updates

Coronavirus-related deaths in the US topped 40,000 with New York recording nearly half of all fatalities.  Governor Andrew Cuomo said the coronavirus curve is "on the descent" after hospitalisations and deaths continue to fall. Iran partially reopened its capital, Tehran, allowing "low-risk businesses", including shops, factories and warehouses to resume…
bubmag
April 19, 2020
Who’s Who of pop culture unites for ‘One World’ coronavirus special for front-line workers Michelle Obama

Who’s Who of pop culture unites for ‘One World’ coronavirus special for front-line workers

Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Beyonce and Oprah Winfrey on Saturday headlined a special broadcast of music, comedy and personal stories celebrating those around the world on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. The two-hour “One World:Together at Home” event, broadcast across multiple television channels in…
bubmag
April 19, 2020
The need for a globally-connected supply chain system is clearer than ever WEF

The need for a globally-connected supply chain system is clearer than ever

Shipping containers are seen stacked at Beirut’s port, during a countrywide lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2020. Image: REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir Holed-up at home on a Wednesday afternoon two weeks ago, I found it comforting to track my teenage daughter’s plane…
bubmag
April 19, 2020
Lesotho’s embattled PM Thabane deploys army to streets Alibaba

Lesotho’s embattled PM Thabane deploys army to streets

Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane, who is accused of murdering his estranged wife, has deployed the army in the capital Maseru against unnamed "rogue national elements" he said wanted to destabilise the southern African country. Key points:Mr Thabane suspended parliament last month over the coronavirus pandemicOpposition politicians are threatening to…
bubmag
April 19, 2020
Is NATO Still Necessary? NATO

Is NATO Still Necessary?

The coronavirus pandemic that is ravaging the world brings a prolonged public health crisis into sharp focus—along with the bleak prospect of a long-term economic crisis that can destroy the social fabric across nations. World leaders need to reassess expenditures of resources based on real and present threats to national…
bubmag
April 19, 2020
MarketsandMarkets Recognizes Fusionex as Key Big Data Global Leader in Exclusive 2020 Research Report Palantir

MarketsandMarkets Recognizes Fusionex as Key Big Data Global Leader in Exclusive 2020 Research Report

KUALA LUMPUR--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fusionex, a leading data technology provider, was recognized as a key global player offering Big Data solutions and services in the latest MarketsandMarkets 2020 report. Fusionex is the only ASEAN company to be cited in the report. The market research firm’s comprehensive report analyzes Big Data Market by…
bubmag
April 19, 2020
Incitement By Trump Gets Total Pass From Press At COVID Briefing Astroturfing

Incitement By Trump Gets Total Pass From Press At COVID Briefing

In today's episode of "Everything Old Is New Again," we tackle astroturfing, gaslighting, and media complicity. The protests in mainly Democratically-led states (Michigan, Minnesota, Virginia) against stay-at-home orders aren't grassroots movements by your average Joe. They're bought and paid for by the wealthiest GOP, like organizations with close ties to…
bubmag
April 19, 2020