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LeBron James showed incredible class in calling out Drew Brees – Stephen A. Smith | The Jump

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Stephen A. Smith and Richard Jefferson join Rachel Nichols on The Jump to react to LeBron James calling out Drew Brees for his comments on disrespecting the flag. They also discuss Adrian Wojnarowski’s report that the Portland Trail Blazers were the only team to vote against the NBA’s 22-team plan to restart the 2019-20 season. … Read more LeBron James showed incredible class in calling out Drew Brees – Stephen A. Smith | The Jump

Exclusive: NHS test-and-trace scheme will not be ‘world-class’ until autumn, admits chief

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The UK’s test-and-trace system that is crucial to prevent a second wave of the coronavirus will not be working at full speed until autumn at the earliest, a leader in the scheme has admitted.  During a webinar for test-and-trace programme managers, Tony Prestedge said the programme would be ‘imperfect’ at launch, adding that he hoped … Read more Exclusive: NHS test-and-trace scheme will not be ‘world-class’ until autumn, admits chief

Meghan Markle: George Floyd’s life mattered

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The Duchess of Sussex has delivered a passionate anti-racism video message after the death of George Floyd. Speaking to the graduating class of her old school, she said: “I know sometimes people say how many times do we have to rebuild? We are going to rebuild and rebuild and rebuild until it is rebuilt. “Because … Read more Meghan Markle: George Floyd’s life mattered

George Floyd Protests | ‘We Have a CIVIL WAR Between The State & Black, Brown Communities!’

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RT’s Going Underground speak to Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America organizer Robin Wonsley about the killing of George Floyd by US Minneapolis police and the subsequent Black Lives Matter uprising that has swept the United States. She discusses the postponement of the trial of the officer who killed George Floyd, the grassroots nature of … Read more George Floyd Protests | ‘We Have a CIVIL WAR Between The State & Black, Brown Communities!’

Google Sued for Secretly Amassing Vast Trove of User Data

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Google surreptitiously amasses billions of bits of information –every day — about internet users even if they opt out of sharing their information, three consumers alleged in a proposed class action lawsuit. “Google tracks and collects consumer browsing history and other web activity data no matter what safeguards consumers undertake to protect their data privacy,” … Read more Google Sued for Secretly Amassing Vast Trove of User Data

Bank of Canada holds rates steady

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The Bank of Canada has supported all asset class and plans to continue to do so until there is an economic uptick. Insights via @CME Group: https://openmarkets.cmegroup.com/quicktake?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=quicktake_evergreen&utm_content=more_insights Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm QUICKTAKE ON SOCIAL: Follow QuickTake on Twitter: twitter.com/quicktake Like QuickTake on Facebook: facebook.com/quicktake Follow QuickTake on Instagram: instagram.com/quicktake Subscribe to our newsletter: … Read more Bank of Canada holds rates steady

Colombia: Bogota keeping coronavirus lockdown measures

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Coronavirus lockdown measures are being lifted across Colombia, with the exceptions of the capital, Bogota, and two other hard-hit cities. The mayor of Bogota has reimposed a total lockdown in a working-class area of more than a million people, which has become the new epicentre of the outbreak. Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports from Bogota. … Read more Colombia: Bogota keeping coronavirus lockdown measures

Phoebe Robinson on the Class of 2020, Brooklyn Community Bail Fund and Fighting Racism

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Phoebe Robinson talks about what inspires her about the graduating class of 2020, why she’s supporting the Brooklyn Bail Fund and how everyone can help fight systemic racism. Subscribe NOW to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: http://bit.ly/1nwT1aN Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Weeknights 11:35/10:35c Get more The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: … Read more Phoebe Robinson on the Class of 2020, Brooklyn Community Bail Fund and Fighting Racism

Slavoj Zizek: Trump’s & Bolsonaro’s COVID-19 responses are CAPITALIST BARBARISM! | Going Underground

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RT’s Going Underground speak to world-famous communist philosopher and author of ‘Pandemic!: COVID-19 shakes the world’, Slavoj Zizek. He discusses different Coronavirus responses from governments around the world, from the ‘capitalist barbarism’ of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, to the responses of Governors like Andrew Cuomo, why the world as we know it no longer … Read more Slavoj Zizek: Trump’s & Bolsonaro’s COVID-19 responses are CAPITALIST BARBARISM! | Going Underground

Federal Court rules Gillard govt’s snap ban on live cattle exports was unlawful | ABC News

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The Federal Court has ruled the Gillard government’s snap ban on live cattle exports was unlawful and found the minister responsible acted recklessly. The landmark ruling brings to a close a six-year legal battle and could see the Commonwealth pay hundreds of millions of dollars in damages to cattle producers. Lucy Barbour reports. WARNING: Viewers … Read more Federal Court rules Gillard govt’s snap ban on live cattle exports was unlawful | ABC News

Lawyers promise not to use any Government robodebt apology in class action | 7.30

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In the final days of the 2016 election campaign the Government unveiled a plan to ramp up the recovery of alleged welfare debts. It was partly automated and dubbed robodebt. But that scheme’s now in tatters and the Government has announced it’s paying back more than $700 million. For more from ABC News, click here: … Read more Lawyers promise not to use any Government robodebt apology in class action | 7.30

Victor Ludorum Wins 2020 French 2,000 Guineas

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A belated start to the classic horse racing season in 2020 was put to bed in impressive style, by the Andre Fabre trained Victor Ludorum, who blasted past rivals to lift the French 2000 Guineas at Deauville on Monday 1 June 2020. Victor Ludorum is back! Godolphin’s Group 1 winning juvenile bounced back to that … Read more Victor Ludorum Wins 2020 French 2,000 Guineas

Primary Schools Are Open But How Are They Coping? | This Morning

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As primary schools in England reopen today, Alice Beer is at Bridgetown Primary in Stratford-upon-Avon, where she’s finding out how two parents feel sending their children into class and speaking to headteacher Jane Tailby about the measures in place to protect pupils. Phil and Holly will also be speaking to the head of Netmums, Annemarie … Read more Primary Schools Are Open But How Are They Coping? | This Morning

PM concedes ‘great regrets’ over Robodebt scheme but stops short of an apology | ABC News

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government is putting things right over the bungled Robodebt scheme, but with a class action still pending the final cost to taxpayers could top a billion dollars. Read more here: https://ab.co/3cnYm4y Stimulus for building industry: https://ab.co/2Mex31Y For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY You can watch more ABC … Read more PM concedes ‘great regrets’ over Robodebt scheme but stops short of an apology | ABC News