Japan celebrates Osaka; sponsors cautious about activism
Japan is celebrating Naomi Osaka’s victory at the U.S. Open, especially her array of corporate sponsors. — FOX News
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How old is this ancient vision of the stars?
It’s a tale of bronze, iron, looting and archaeological conflict. The Nebra sky disc has been hailed as the oldest known representation of the cosmos. Now scientists are saying this ancient ornament that was discovered near Nebra, Germany, is a 1000 years
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Toots Hibbert, a father of Reggae, is dead
The first to use the word reggae on a record, he sang in a soulful tone and wrote songs with subtle social commentary, helping bring the sounds of Jamaica to the world. — NYT: Ben Sisario
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Covid-19 news: Live updates
There have been more than 88,000 virus cases on U.S. university campuses since the start of the pandemic. India on Friday reported a record 96,551 new cases. — NYT
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Afghan peace talks begin this week. Here’s what to know
The Afghan government and the Taliban are to meet on Saturday to open negotiations about power sharing after years of relentless war. The differences on major issues are vast. — NYT: Mujib Mashal
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Another Beirut fire breaks out at Port
Orange flames and a plume of black smoke rose over the city, terrifying residents still recovering from last month’s explosion. — NYT: Ben Hubbard and Hwaida Saad
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AM Best affirms credit ratings of Trinidad & Tobago Insurance Limited
OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Trinidad & Tobago Insurance Limited (TATIL) (Trinidad and Tobago). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings
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In a pandemic, getting to the triathlon is as hard as finishing it
An Ironman race on Saturday in Tallinn, Estonia, was the first such race since March. Precautions included travel restrictions, temperature checks, masked volunteers and medals handed over in bags. — NYT: Nick Busca
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Opposition leader in Belarus averts expulsion by tearing up passport
Maria Kolesnikova, who was abducted on Monday by Belarusian security agents, found a way to foil their plans. — NYT: Andrew Higgins