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August 10th 2020

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Apple turned over

Jimmy Lai’s arrest in Hong Kong is the latest blow to free speech

The newspaper tycoon has long been a thorn in China’s side

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Experts want to clarify how the laws of war on Earth apply beyond it

Bartleby

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Companies called to account

Daily chart

Most Americans do not want to send their children back to school

Parents are fearful even in places where the epidemic is under control

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And worry more about long lines at polling booths and problems with vote counting

Taking a fall

After the devastating explosion, Lebanon’s prime minister quits

But his departure may do little to shake up the corrupt political system that caused the disaster

Good grilling

An indoor barbecue to prevent pollution problems

And avoid complaints about fumes from restaurants

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