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The uneasy intimacy of work in a pandemic year
As we confront the one-year anniversary of the US locking down in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are also confronting the one-year anniversary of America choosing work above all else. Many of us stopped seeing our families and friends, while accepting without question the idea that we would not stop working. We stopped going to theaters and restaurants, but we did not stop working. We stopped going to offices, but we did not stop working. Our government could have paid people to stop working and stay home, where they could not catch the virus. It did not; it told service workers they were essential and sent some of them…
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China’s new national security law and what it means for Hong Kong’s future, explained
Click:Nail polish Bottles July 1 in Hong Kong has long been a day of protest. It marks the anniversary of the territory’s handover from Britain to China in 1997. This year, 23 years later, Hongkongers protested again — but this time, there was far more at stake than at perhaps any other time since. That’s because July 1, 2020, was the first full day that China’s new national security law, which gives Beijing broad powers to crack down on political dissent against the Chinese Communist Party, was in full effect in Hong Kong. The full details of the legislation weren’t known until it went into effect. The law specifically criminalizes…
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Erling Haaland’s release clause expiry date revealed as Man City rush to land Dortmund superstar in bargain transfer
ERLING HAALAND’S future is set to be finalised by the end of next month – with Manchester City currently leading the race to sign him. Reports in Germany say the Borussia Dortmund striker’s £64million release clause must be activated by April 30. Click Here: That means all clubs bidding to sign him must register their intention by then – while the Norwegian must also notify his current club of his intention to leave. Sources in Germany suggest he will make his plans clear before the end of March. A move to the Etihad is becoming increasingly likely while Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have all been keeping…
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Robert Lewandowski ‘wants to leave Bayern Munich with Erling Haaland lined up as superstar’s replacement’
ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI is keen to leave Bayern Munich in the summer, according to reports. Lewandowski, 33, became a fan favourite when he arrived at the club in 2014. He has scored an impressive 337 goals in 365 games for the Reds, and many have labelled him as the best striker in the world. However, according to reporter Florian Plettenberg and Sky Sports, he is now looking for a new challenge. Plettenberg broke the news on Twitter, and said: "I know that Lewandowski wants to leave FC Bayern in the summer." Click Here: Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland is reportedly Bayern Munich's first choice when it comes to replacemin the Pole.…
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Man Utd should sign ‘no-nonsense’ Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger to challenge Harry Maguire, says Gary Pallister
MANCHESTER UNITED have been urged to ditch Harry Maguire from their starting XI and replace him with ‘no-nonsense’ Antonio Rudiger. That’s according to former Red Devils defender Gary Pallister, who reckons the Chelsea star would be an upgrade on Maguire. However, he adds that the United skipper should NOT be sold, with the hope that challenging Rudiger for a place in the XI eventually makes Maguire a better player. The England ace had another torrid evening as United crashed out of the Champions League to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Maguire also scored a calamitous own-goal in the weekend win over Tottenham. And United are now thought to be exploring options…
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Newcastle set to renew Victor Osimhen transfer chase with big-money summer offer amid Arsenal links
NEWCASTLE have reignited their interest in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports. The Magpies were linked with the Nigerian star throughout the January transfer window, but faced competition from Arsenal at the time. Click Here: According to Corriere Dello Sport, they offered around £84million to Napoli for their star man, but the two parties could not come to an agreement. However, Newcastle are now set to make an improved offer for the 23-year-old in the summer. The Magpies are looking to overhaul their squad following the £300million Saudi takeover. They have already made some statement signings since the change in ownership. CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL Gold Cup build-up on final day…
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Seven uncapped England stars who are playing their way into contention like Jacob Ramsey and Trevoh Chalobah
ENGLAND'S future looks bright with a plethora of budding cubs itching to burst into the national set-up and make their mark amongst the Lions. After the Three Lions' agonising defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final several youngsters are waiting in the wings, ready to usher in a new dawn for Gareth Southgate's side. Players such as Bukayo Saka, Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford were the nation's young hopes at the Euros, but now there's a bunch of new kids on the block. Most notably, starlets such as Jacob Ramsey and Trevor Chalobah have been making waves ahead of the Qatar World Cup later this year. But the duo…
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Phil Foden reveals he will buy new dog and give it special name if England go on to win World Cup this year
PHIL FODEN says he will get a dog called ‘World Cup’ if England triumph in Qatar later this year – to go with the pooch he already has named ‘Carabao’. The Manchester City ace got himself a French bulldog soon after his boyhood club won the League Cup for a third straight year in March 2020. Asked if it was true the mutt had been christened after the energy drink who sponsor the competition, Foden said: “Yeah, it is. “After I won it, I got a dog just after the final, so I decided to call it that. It’s not having puppies though, no chance.” Click Here: The Etihad favourite…
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Man Utd must go all out to land Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel.. how often do opportunities like this come along?
MANCHESTER UNITED's board MUST take Jamie Carragher's advice and do everything they can to appoint Thomas Tuchel as the next permanent manager. The upheaval at Chelsea means that Tuchel’s position may become problematic between now and the summer. United were knocked out of the Champions League by Atlético Madrid on Tuesday evening. Although the Red Devils are mathematically still in the race to qualify for the Champions League next season via the Premier League, given their indifferent form there are not many United supporters who think they will. But, whether it’s the Champions League, Europa League or no European football at all next season, the big talking point amongst supporters…
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Man Utd flop Memphis Depay could be offered shock transfer return to Premier League with Tottenham
MEMPHIS DEPAY should be offered a shock transfer return to the Premier League with Tottenham, according to reports. The Dutchman, 28, struggled during his two seasons with Manchester United from 2015 to 2017. However, he resurrected his career at Lyon and joined Barcelona on a free last summer. But according to Gerard Romero, Depay could be on the move again this year with Spurs making an approach. With the futures of Steven Bergwijn and Harry Kane unclear, Tottenham are likely to need reinforcements in attack. Click Here: They missed out on Adama Traore but did land Dejan Kulusevski in January – and the Swede has made an instant impact in…