Mint profiles four octogenarians from different parts of the country who have seen and survived upheavals or decades of systemic discrimination—riots, wars, Partition, famine, the Naxal movement, caste oppression—to understand what the pandemic means to them, and by extension, what it might mean to us all.SINGING THROUGH THE STORMPrafulla Chakraborty, 87Kolkata, West BengalFrom the Bengal famine to the partition of Bengal and now cyclone Amphan, this retired lecturer has seen many upheavalsWhen Amphan hit, Prafulla Chakraborty and his wife Chandana, 75—who live by themselves in a fourth-floor apartment in Kolkata’s Beliaghata—were prepared.

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India seeks eased tensions with China after Himalayas clash

NEW DELHI – India's prime minister is meeting top opposition leaders Friday as the government tries to lower tensions with China after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a military clash in a Himalayan border region this week.Leaders of more than a dozen opposition parties are expected to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting as ties fray between the world's most populous nations.India and China have accused each other of instigating the clash in the Galwan Valley, part of the disputed Ladakh region along the Himalayan frontier. It was the deadliest conflict between the sides in 45 years.

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Fox Scraps 2020 Season Of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Due To Pandemic Concerns

For the first time since 2005, viewers will not be tuning in to watch amazingly talented dancers strut their stuff in television’s pre-eminent dance competition.

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Ricky Martin Puts On a 'Poker Face' for His Kids Amid the Pandemic

Ricky Martin is opening up about life in quarantine and how he puts on a brave face for his kids amid these uncertain times.

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Sharon Osbourne and her The Talk co-stars set to host Daytime Emmy Awards

Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Marie Osmond will host the Daytime Emmy Awards later this month. The hosts of CBS talk show 'The Talk' have officially been announced as the hosts for the awards ceremony, which is set to take place virtually on June 26, with recipients and other special guests appearing from home via video link.

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Kelly Clarkson prioritising children amid divorce

Kelly Clarkson is making her children a "priority" amid her divorce. The 'Breakaway' hitmaker filed for divorce from music manager Brandon Blackstock, 43, earlier this month after seven years of marriage, and sources have now claimed she's focusing her energy on their two children - River Rose, six, and Remington Alexander, four - in the wake of the split.

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Lena Dunham turns heads in a bright pink blazer and gold jumpsuit during afternoon errand run

She has been busy dedicating herself and her vast social media presence to the Black Lives Matter movement amid nation-wide protests and unrest.But Lena Dunham took a break from her tireless activism on Wednesday afternoon to embark on a solo errand run in Los Angeles.The 34-year-old star of Girls turned heads as she strutted down the city sidewalk in an undeniably loud ensemble. On the move:Lena Dunham took a break from her tireless activism on Wednesday afternoon to embark on a solo errand run in Los AngelesLena channeled her innerCher Horowitz from the film Clueless in a bright pink blazer that featured a black and blue plaid pattern.She layered her blazer over a gold terrycloth jumpsuit complete with a waist cinching belt.

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Ricky Martin Talks Helping Puerto Rico Recover And How Quarantine Has Affected Him Creatively On ‘Ellen’

Ricky Martin joined Ellen DeGeneres for a chat about quarantine and his home island Puerto Rico.

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Rebel Wilson Reveals She Was ‘Paid A Lot Of Money’ To Stay ‘Bigger’ Before Losing 40 Lbs.

Rebel Wilson made a name for herself with American film audiences through her role as Fat Amy in the Pitch Perfect franchise, beginning in 2012. But since she had a character whose identity was tied to her weight, it wasn’t like the Aussie was going to diet down to an entirely different body. The 40-year-old revealed in a new interview that she was actually paid to stay on the heavier side, but now she’s decided to put her health first.

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'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 17 Canceled Due to Coronavirus

The upcoming 17th season of the Fox dancing series So You Think You Can Dance will not be happening this summer as planned.

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Roc Nation in Lawsuit With Landlord Over Unpaid Rent on NYC Offices

Jay Z's Roc Nation is suing its New York City landlord for declaring the entertainment company in default on rent for its Garment District office space. Roc Nation says it temporarily stopped paying rent due to the “unforeseen hardships caused by COVID," according to court papers filed Tuesday (June 16).Roc Nation filed the lawsuit Tuesday in New York Supreme Court against landlord company 1411 IS-SIC Property LLC at 1411 Broadway where it rents the 38th and 39th floors.

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A2IM Indie Week Explores US Policy: From Trade Deals to Radio Deregulation & More

George York.How trade agreements could impact music industry renumeration was just one of many music business issues discussed during three panels at A2IM’s virtual IndieWeek conference, held June 15–18.On Wednesday, panelist also wrestled with such topics as what impact a potential deal between iHeartMedia and Liberty Media -- which already owns a controlling stake in Sirius XM, which owns Pandora; and about a 33% stake in Live Nation, which owns TicketMaster -- could have on the music industry and recording artists.Other panelist looked at how the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) are pushing for deregulation and how that would impact airplay; how indie label recording contracts negotiations are conducted; and the importance of

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Amy Schumer shares cute and funny snap with son Gene 'teaching him how to react at @nyknicks games'

She's taken to motherhood like a duck to water and is clearly following her own advice to 'appreciate every second'.And on Thursday, Amy Schumer shared another photo to her Instagram in which she and son Gene are having a ton of fun together.The actress and comedienne holds onto the tot as he raises both hands in the air and mirrors his mom's exhilaration.Schumer explained in the caption: 'Teaching him how to react at @nyknicks games.' She's taken to motherhood like a duck to water and on Thursday, Amy Schumer shared another photo to her Instagram in which she and son Gene are having a ton of fun togetherSchumer shares one-year-old Gene with her husband, chef Chris Fischer.

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The Talk stars announce that they will host the Daytime Emmys virtually: 'It will be a lot of fun!'

Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond will host the Daytime Emmy Awards on June 26.The ladies of CBS' hit talk show, The Talk,announced the news during Thursday's episode withCarrie Ann stating: 'Big news! We are thrilled to announce that we are going to be hosting the 47th annual Daytime Emmy Awards!'Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, thetwo-hour awards ceremony isset to take place remotely with recipients and other special guests appearing from home via video link.

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Bette Midler to join Gloria Estefan for a virtual AIDS Walk to benefit charities from coast to coast

Bette Midler will take part in avirtual AIDS Walk: Live From Home edition to be live streamed next month.The benefit event is being organized byAIDS Walk New York and AIDS Walk San Francisco, each of whom have long upheld the tradition every year of hosting a walk in support of community members effected by HIV and AIDS.This year, due to the ongoing and more recent COVID-19 pandemic, the two organizationsare coming together for the first time for this 90-minute online event, which will seeappearances or performances from Midler, Gloria Estefan and Queer Eye's Tan France, Bobby Berk and Karamo Brown, among others.

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disney World will not take place in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disney World will not take place in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney posted online on Thursday.Disney officials said with stage shows, parades, and fireworks they would not be able to host the events.Disney World theme parks are set to open on July 11.[RELATED: Walt Disney World receives green light to reopen in July]The Magic Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom will open on July 11 and EPCOT and Hollywood Studios will open on July 15.The theme parks have been closed since the middle of March.A decision on this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the EPCOT Candlelight processional has not been made at this time, according to Disney.The Food and Wine Festival

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Edmonton RV company sees spike in sales amid travel restrictions

With the Canada-U.S. border still closed, Albertans have been forced to cancel trips planned before the pandemic and some are turning it into an opportunity to explore their own backyard with an RV. Chris Chacon has more.

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Travis Denning on His Record Rise to No. 1 With 'After a Few': 'It's Affirmation You're Doing Things Right'

Singer-songwriter Travis Denning watched as his second single, "After a Few," debuted at No. 58 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart dated March 23, 2019. And watched and watched. At last, in its 65th week on Country Airplay, it ascended to the summit,

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Chelsea 'could save £20m' on Kai Havertz transfer with Man Utd also interested

Chelsea could save £20million on top transfer target Kai Havertz - depending on whether Bayer Leverkusen qualify for the Champions League.

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Australia under huge 'sophisticated' cyber attack - all levels of government targeted

The Australian government and other organisations are being targeted by a "sophisticated state-based cyber actor", Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed.

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Jose Mourinho explains why he breached lockdown with Tanguy Ndombele

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has explained why he breached lockdown regulations with Tanguy Ndombele amid the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Question Time: Tories have 'systematically stripped' support for kids over last decade

The Shadow Foreign Secretary has accused the Conservative Government of "systematically stripping" its support for Britain's children over the last decade.

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Martin Lewis issues warning to 2.3million drivers - check your licence now

Martin Lewis was back on our screens on Thursday night for the latest instalment of his ITV Money Show - and he had a huge warning for drivers across the UK.

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The ‘new normal’ at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in the age of COVID-19

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started, we’re getting an inside look at the inner workings of the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton.

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Anne Hathaway Uses ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Meme To Demonstrate The Importance Of Wearing A Face Mask

“The Devil Wears Prada” quotes can be used in nearly every circumstance, including spreading awareness of wearing masks during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Jessica Mulroney 'steps away' from charity after 'white privilege' blogger scandal

Jessica Mulroney has stepped down from the charity she founded with her sisters-in-law after the stylist was involved in a recent "white privilege" scandal. The friend of Meghan Markle, who is married to Ben Mulroney, the son of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, founded The Shoebox Project in 2011 with Caroline, Vanessa and Katy Mulroney.

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Kelly Clarkson & Zac Efron Among Celebs to Get Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021!

Kelly Clarkson and Zac Efron are stars – and now, they’re being honored with one!

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Calgarians rally for 24th consecutive year to support ALS

This year’s Betty’s Run will look a little different than it has in the past because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the spirit of the event is still expected to prevail. Deb Matejicka reports.

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Audio Engineer Kesha Lee in Atlanta, in a Pandemic: 'I'm Starting to Get Calls for Work'

Gucci Mane, Atlanta-based audio engineer Kesha Lee has worked on chart-toppers like Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” and Migos’ “Bad and Boujee” and is now the go-to audio engineer for rappers including Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert. She spent the past two-and-a-half years working on Uzi’s Eternal Atake album in the artist’s native Philadelphia, before it was released on March 6 -- mere weeks before the near-national lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus began.As part of Billboard’s efforts to best cover the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts on the music industry, we will be speaking with Lee each week to chronicle her experience throughout the crisis.

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Rita Ora and Little Mix lined up for drive-in UK gigs across Britain this summer

Rita Ora and Little Mix are said to be in talks to headline a string of 'drive in' shows up and down the UK this summer in a much needed boost to the UK economy.The gigs, which are being promoted by touring giant Live Nation, will be a welcome opportunity to see live music in the sunshine after all festivals and gigs were axed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The events will be called Called Utilita Live From The Drive-In due to the fact energy giant Utilita are sponsoring them.According to The Sun, 12 locations have been picked out to host gigs including Cheltenham Racecourse, Leeds East Airport and Newmarket Racecourse.While Rita and Little Mix are yet to sign on the dotted line, a host of singers and bands have already agreed to

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Schools in Northern Ireland become first in UK to scrap two-metre social distancing

scrap the two-metre social distancing rule as they reopen in August. First Minister Arlene Foster said the change will allow majority of primary and secondary schools in the region to return to normal levels.Teachers will return to school on August 17, with pupils in year seven, 12 and 14 returning a week later on August 24.Other years will be going back to school in September.However, schools in England are unlikely to relax the rule until coronavirus is "under control," says the government.

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Trump team seeks 4th debate with Biden, cites voting by mail

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump's campaign is requesting a fourth debate with his presumptive Democratic rival, citing an expected surge in mail and absentee voting this fall because of the coronavirus.Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani made the request Thursday in a call with Frank Fahrenkopf, the co-chair of the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates. The request was described by a person familiar with the conversation who was not authorized to discuss it publicly.“We want fair debates,” Parscale said.

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‘The pandemic is getting a lot younger:’ 42% of Orange County coronavirus cases are under 30 years old

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – About 42% of the people with coronavirus in Orange County are younger than 30 years old, the county’s leading health official said Thursday, following a record-number of new cases in younger residents around the state.During a news conference Thursday, Orange County Health Officer Dr. Raul Pino, with the Florida Department of Health, said the median age of the virus in Orange County has dropped over the past two weeks.

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Kelly Clarkson, Zac Efron to get stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson, actor Zac Efron and British star Benedict Cumberbatch are among celebrities who will be getting a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in 2021.Shia LaBeouf, Missy Elliott and "American Pie" singer-songwriter Don McLean were also among the 35 stars of film, television and music announced for the honor on Thursday by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the tourist attraction.The late Italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti and Pulitzer Prize-winning "Fences" playwright August Wilson will be given stars posthumously.They will join more than 2,600 celebrities, including Charlie Chaplin, Jennifer Aniston, Jimi Hendrix and rapper Snoop Dogg, whose names are inscribed on

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Live music returns to UK this summer with drive-in concerts - with strict rules

Open air music concerts are being planned by Live Nation amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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How COVID-19 is bringing Canadian dads and kids closer together

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented Canadians with a lot of obstacles — but for some working fathers, the mandate to stay home has created a precious opportunity. Laurel Gregory explains.

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Charlotte Hawkins leads host of celebs dressing up at home for Royal Ascot's Ladies' Day

Hats off to Charlotte Hawkins for dressing up on Royal Ascot’s Ladies’ Day – as she watched from her sofa.

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Still Mixing It Up While Clubs Are Closed: Disclosure, Cash Cash, Jack Wins & More Stay-at-Home DJ Picks

With clubs closed across the country and Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart on hiatus, we're asking reporting club DJs what they've been listening to lately, while at home, of course. This week, we spoke with Dallas DJ Drew G; Los Angeles' Ray Rhodes; and North Jersey'

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Steelers' Heyward: team will be united if it opts to protest

PITTSBURGH – Cam Heyward is well-versed in the sometimes messy optics associated with taking a stand against social injustice.The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end and his teammates met it head on in 2017, when a miscommunication with left tackle and Army veteran Alejandro Villanueva left Villanueva on the field in Chicago for the national anthem while the rest of the Steelers remained in the tunnel.

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Teyana Taylor Hosts a Star-Studded Party to Celebrate Her Album

Teyana Taylor hosted one of the first red carpet events to be held amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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COVID-19 continues surge in Sunbelt as mask debate returns

Cases of the novel coronavirus continue to spike in at least 10 US states as some governors revisit the issue of making face coverings mandatory as a way to halt infections.

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Black Eyed Peas on Their Music Finding New Meaning Amid Black Lives Matter Movement (Exclusive)

Black Lives Matter movement, the Black Eyed Peas have found new meaning in their music.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the musical group via Zoom this week, ahead of their highly anticipated appearance on the special, live-streaming Thursday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.

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20 Questions With Baauer: The Producer Reveals the Inspiration for Creating Alien Worlds in 'Planet's Mad'

Planet's Mad, would enter the world during nationwide protests and a global pandemic. The NYC-based, Philly-born producer (né Harry Rodrigues) was just trying to get in touch with his electronica roots.He spent his tween years in London studying the infectious, synth-heavy loops of Daft Punk, Fatboy Slim and the Chemical Brothers.

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Mikel Arteta admits David Luiz may have played last Arsenal game while flop seeks two-year deal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that David Luiz's horror show in the 3-0 loss to Manchester City could be the Brazilian's last for the club. Luiz came on in the first-half to replace an injured Pablo Mari and was at fault for two of City's goals.The Brazilian miscontrolled the ball for Raheem Sterling's opener, conceded a penalty which Kevin de Bruyne scored and was sent off.His current deal is due to expire on July 1 and Arsenal are yet to trigger an option which would extend his stay by 12 months.

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'Universe': Film Review

Premiering only weeks after its protagonist, revered jazz trumpeter Wallace Roney, died from "complications with COVID-19," Nick Capezzera and Sam Osborn's absorbing documentary Universe is endowed with and ruefully enriched by a mournful topicality. One of the very first films to be shaped by the tragic shadow of 2020's global pandemic, this warm tribute to Roney and his craft will be catnip for jazz aficionados worldwide in the months ahead, even if practical necessities will largely confine it to small-screen platforms.

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Lethbridge officials reflect on city’s response to COVID-19

Mayor Chris Spearman and Emergency Management Director Marc Rathwell recently spoke with Global News about the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom Roulston has the story.

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Coronavirus: NY Gov. Cuomo calls federal response to COVID-19 ‘a mistake’

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Hailey and Justin Bieber in Beverly Hills

Hailey Bieber is not letting the coronavirus pandemic get in the way of her sharp street style.The Elle model was seen wearing a funky but fun look that consisted of a green jacket with a matching green purse that worked well with her blue mask and blue jeans as she headed to a building in Beverly Hills.The 23-year-old was also with her husband, Yummy singer Justin Bieber.

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Cardi B Walks the Red Carpet with Daughter Kulture at an Album Listening Party

Cardi B poses for cute photos with her daughter Kulture while attending her friend Teyana Taylor‘s Album Listening Party on Wednesday night (June 17) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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