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Protests Could Lower Odds Of Vegas Reopening

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The city, known for its hotels and casinos, was planning its reopening “Welcome Back” campaign, complete with famous hotels such as Harrah’s, Caesars Palace and The Flamingo making their re-entrances to the world. Analysts have predicted that the city will likely not return to its pre-pandemic economy in the near future.

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In the wake of protests, vandals target ATMs

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Protests have taken center stage as people throughout the world call for justice in the May 25 death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Several ATM machines in a variety of cities were damaged and robbed when some peaceful protests turned violent.

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With Curfews Descending, Uber And Others Suspend Services

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With curfews descending on some American cities due to violent clashes between law enforcement and protesters, Uber , Lyft and DoorDash have ceased operations during the curfew hours, CNBC reports. The protests have broken out in response to the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, by a police officer in Minneapolis last week.

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Today In Payments Around The World: Western Union To Purchase Stake In Saudi Digital Payments Co; India OKs $3.4B Future, Reliance Deal

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In today’s top payments news around the world, Western Union Co. Future, Reliance Deal Over Amazon’s Protests. billion arrangement between the nation’s two retail giants — Future Group and Reliance Retail — even with protests by Amazon. has entered into a deal to buy up to 15 percent of Saudi Digital Payments Co., India OKs $3.4B

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Lord Rothschild obituary

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Scion of the famous banking dynasty who was an admired cultural philanthropist in the arts and heritage worlds Jacob Rothschild, Lord Rothschild, who has died aged 87, combined a ruthlessly successful business career, following in the family tradition as a financier in the City of London, with philanthropic projects.

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New York City Council Bans Cashless Food And Retail Stores

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Cashless shopping has been slowly developing around the world. The chain said people can still pay with cash on their self-service tills and main checkouts, but some customers have taken to social media to protest the decision, saying they believe it will make shopping more difficult.

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Five At Five: Facebook Grants More Data Access

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Coverage includes the latest on Facebook’s data-sharing policies, along with a deal that could shake up the procurement world. Indian Traders, Merchants Protest Walmart/Flipkart Deal. Protesters contend the deal will create a monopoly in the retail industry and will drive small mom-and-pop shops under. Meanwhile, the U.K.

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