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Simple Plan Bassist Quits Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
David Desrosiers apologized for “interactions I have had with women that have caused them harm.”
Manisha Krishnan
7.10.20
TikTok

Update: Amazon Says it Accidentally Asked Employees to Delete TikTok From Their Phones
Amazon cited vague security concerns with the Chinese-made app. TikTok said it is 'fully committed to respecting the privacy of our users.'
Matthew Gault
7.10.20
RACISM

Business School Students Are Sharing Racism Horror Stories on Instagram
A new account detailing horrific racism at Queen’s University surfaced last week, prompting racialized students at McGill, the University of British Columbia, the University of Alberta, and more to speak out.
Anya Zoledziowski
7.10.20
Coronavirus

Lebanon’s Economic Collapse Is Causing Even More Suffering Than Coronavirus
“Corona isn't scary. What's scary is that the dollar is fluctuating and a poor person can't afford to buy anything.”
Michael Downey
Nour Matraji
Milena Mikael-Debass
7.10.20
TURKEY

Istanbul's Hagia Sophia Will Be Converted Into a Mosque, Inflaming Religious Sensitivities
The move is a big win for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Tim Hume
7.10.20
ppp loans

Catholic Dioceses That Paid Huge Sex-Abuse Settlements Managed to Get PPP Loans
Through persistent lobbying on Capitol Hill, the Church was able to bypass the 500-worker limit on the coronavirus-relief loans primarily meant for small businesses.
Trone Dowd
7.10.20
Politics

Law Firms Helping the GOP Restrict Voting Rights Got Millions in PPP Loans
Three law firms representing the Republican National Committee in mail-in voting cases in Pennsylvania, Nevada, and California all applied for and received forgivable loans.
Cameron Joseph
7.10.20
Hacking

The Secret Service Tried to Catch a Hacker With a Malware Booby-Trap
The attempt failed, but so-called "network investigative techniques" are not limited to the FBI, according to newly unsealed court records.
Joseph Cox
7.10.20
tech-science

Scientists Discover Unexplained Glowing Circles of Energy in Space
Scientists believe they have likely discovered a new and unexplained class of space object: the Odd Radio Circle, or ORC.
Becky Ferreira
7.10.20
Nepal

Here’s Why Most Indian News Channels Are No Longer Available in Nepal
For long, they’ve been blamed for making the relationship between the two countries worse.
Pallavi Pundir
7.10.20
housing

Homeless People Are Moving Into Vacant Homes in Philly and Fixing Them Up
But the owner wants them out.
Emma Ockerman
7.10.20
Hong Kong

Police Raids Against Free Speech in Hong Kong Have Already Begun
The offices of Public Opinion Research Institute were raided after it published a poll showing 60% of residents no longer believe Hong Kong is a free city.
David Gilbert
7.10.20
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