“It’s put the country or the nation in a very vulnerable situation.” Indonesia has now become the new Covid-19 epicenter after a recent streak of 50,000 cases a day. Griffith University’s Dicky Budiman explains how we got here https://bloom.bg/3eOt5vH (Source: Quicktake)
TikTok has managed to thrive in the past year since the Trump administration threatened to ban the app owned by ByteDance Ltd. Now the short-form video platform is looking to expand its reach across e-commerce. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Tae Kim and Bloomberg’s Alex Webb have the details on “Quicktake Charge.” Kim’s opinions are his own. (Source: Bloomberg)
“Here’s my desk. Time to get to work.” With the beginning of #Tokyo2020 at hand, @rumireports takes us behind the scenes into the #Olympics press center
Jeff Bezos is set to blast off in his Blue Origin New Shepard rocket from a small town in Texas. Tim Stenovec reports from Van Horn on Quicktake “Take Charge.” (Source: Bloomberg)
A selloff in Bitcoin accelerated Tuesday, pushing it below $30,000 for the first time in about a month. Kriti Gupta reports on Quicktake “Take Stock.” (Source: Bloomberg)
“We expect our space exploration to impact national defense, the public sector as well as the economic sector.” South Korea’s space program is set for a major boost with new satellites and a possible moon landing for national security purposes
Lab-grown foie gras is coming to take the guilt out of eating it — but how does it taste? @GeraldineAmiel samples the delicacy and gives her verdict (Source: Quicktake)
Headline: Barbie serves up Naomi Osaka doll txt: Naomi Osaka is Mattel’s newest Barbie doll quote card: “I really hope every child is reminded that they can be and do anything.” Naomi Osaka txt: The doll aces Osaka’s outfit from the 2020 Australian Open quote card: ”Naomi inspires us to have the courage to reach for our dreams, and reminds us to be your own biggest champion.” -Barbie
“#PatriaYVida” or “Homeland and Life” Anti-government protests break out across #Cuba against food shortages and high prices. The country is facing its worst economic crisis in decades as #Covid19 cases rise https://bloom.bg/3e86RnP (Source: Quicktake)
