Month: July 2020

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Motley Fool Money - Buffett’s Buy and the Future of Restaurants

Retailers continue to struggle as Bed Bath & Beyond announces plans to close more than 20% of its stores over the next two years. Levi’s sales fall more than 60% for the second quarter. Berkshire Hathaway buys Dominion Energy’s natural gas assets. SiriusXM buys Stitcher. And Kraft Heinz makes mayonnaise ice cream a reality! Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and share two stocks on their radar: Zoom Video Communications and Rollins. Plus, food and beverage industry analyst David Henkes discusses the current state of the restaurant industry, Uber's acquisition of Postmates, and what restaurants will look like post-pandemic.

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Everything Everywhere Daily - Stealing the Mona Lisa

The Mona Lisa is unquestionably the most famous painting in the world. Heck, it is probably the most famous work of art in the world. Yet the reason why it is so famous is due to an event which happened on the 21st of August 1911. It was wasn’t for the events of that day, the Mona Lisa would probably just be another painting hanging on the walls of the Louver.

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - The Deepcut Suicides

Located in Surrey, the Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut (more often known as the Deepcut Barracks) was once the headquarters of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corp. On paper, Deepcut seemed to be a successful military installation -- yet it had a dark side. Young trainees were routinely bullied and abused, with little high-level oversight. A series of controversial trainee deaths between 1995 and 2002 were all ruled suicides, and, despite complaints and calls for investigation from grieving family members, forensic experts and more, this remains the official conclusion of the UK government today. Almost a decade since the last documented death, questions remain. Does the British Army have something to hide? Tune in to learn more of the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know about the Deepcut Four.

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs - Episode 89: “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” by the Shirelles

Episode eighty-nine of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” by the Shirelles, and at the beginnings of the Brill Building sound. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Tom Dooley” by the Kingston Trio.

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 07/10

Deaths hit new highs in coronavirus hotspots. As Florida struggles to contain the virus, Disney World prepares to reopen to the public. The Northeast braces for a tropical storm. Correspondent Steve Kathan has the CBS World News Roundup for Friday, July 10, 2020.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Return to centre? Poland’s presidential run-off

Integration or isolation? Conservative family values or liberal ones? The knife-edge election will decide Poland’s direction for years, and will send a signal to populist leaders throughout Europe. We examine the long battle against HIV/AIDS and what lessons it holds for dealing with covid-19. And why some penguins like ice less than you might think. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
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What Next - What Next | Daily News and Analysis – TBD | Is “Covid Flight” a Thing?

Tens of thousands of people leave American cities every year. Normally, they’re replaced by new arrivals seeking jobs, education, and opportunity. But in a world transformed by the coronavirus, what happens if nobody arrives to replace them?


Guests:

Emily Badger, reporter at the New York Times

Natalie Moore, reporter at WBEZ

Amanda Kolson Hurley, editor at Bloomberg Businessweek


Host: Henry Grabar

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What Next - What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future – Is “Covid Flight” a Thing?

Tens of thousands of people leave American cities every year. Normally, they’re replaced by new arrivals seeking jobs, education, and opportunity. But in a world transformed by the coronavirus, what happens if nobody arrives to replace them?


Guests:

Emily Badger, reporter at the New York Times

Natalie Moore, reporter at WBEZ

Amanda Kolson Hurley, editor at Bloomberg Businessweek


Host: Henry Grabar

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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - TBD | Is “Covid Flight” a Thing?

Tens of thousands of people leave American cities every year. Normally, they’re replaced by new arrivals seeking jobs, education, and opportunity. But in a world transformed by the coronavirus, what happens if nobody arrives to replace them?


Guests:

Emily Badger, reporter at the New York Times

Natalie Moore, reporter at WBEZ

Amanda Kolson Hurley, editor at Bloomberg Businessweek


Host: Henry Grabar

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