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This is an overview of news from Slovakia that happened on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Do not forget to scroll down to discover our tips for interesting reads.The Slovak Spectator team prepare the Today in Slovakia digests at the end of every weekday. If you like what we are doing and want to support good journalism, consider purchasing our online subscription. Thank you. … [Read more...] about News digest: The prime minister proposes pupils wear masks at the beginning of the school year

The Sun’s titles print are read by 17 per cent of respondents with just 4 per cent only reading their websites and 1 per cent taking in both - totalling 22 per cent of the share. … [Read more...] about How the Mail titles dominate the news landscape: MailOnline and Daily Mail titles are read by 17% of UK readers compared to just 10% for the Sun – with publisher DMGT having 27% share of market

The spread of the pandemic has prompted people to come up with new techniques and ideas to ensure more safety. Keeping this in mind, Indian Railways is trying to come up with different innovations. Earlier, the Ministry of Railways tweeted about a device that ensures and reminds people to maintain proper social distancing from one another. Read more … [Read more...] about News updates from Hindustan Times: SC to pronounce judgement in Prashant Bhushan contempt case at 11 am and all the latest news

But the government has now sanctioned the public attending a small number of sporting events, with a view to reopening competition venues for sports fans, with social distancing measures in place, from October 1. … [Read more...] about At last… great news for the plucky few! Beauty salons will be able to offer eyebrow threading and facials from tomorrow – as theatre, casinos and concert venues are given the green light to re-open and wedding receptions are back on

Exits from Prístavný Bridge will be closedDrivers in Bratislava should prepare for some traffic restrictions after the exits from Bratislava’s Prístavný Bridge to Bajkalská and Slovnaftská Streets, travelling away from Petržalka borough, will be closed the night of Friday, August 14. … [Read more...] about News digest: Hygienists recommend thinking twice about organising family gatherings

THE FACTS: This fabricated quote originated in a satirical article. There is no evidence Harris ever said this, but social media users periodically share posts claiming she did. “And once Trump’s gone and we have regained our rightful place in the White House, look out if you supported him and endorsed his actions, because we’ll be coming for you next,” says text written over a photo of Harris. “You will feel the vengeance of a nation. No stone will be left unturned as we seek you out in every corner of this great nation. For it is you who have betrayed us.” One post, which was viewed more than 105,000 times in 24 hours on Facebook, attributes the quote to Harris on June 18. “Yes, she really said this,” it adds for emphasis. But the quote first appeared online far before June 2020. It was included in a satirical Bustatroll.org article in August 2019. Though Harris has been vocal in her criticism of Trump, an online search for the words in … [Read more...] about Not Real News: A look at false claims around Kamala Harris