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July 25, 2015

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Historical Context for July 25, 2015

In 2015, the world population was approximately 7,470,491,872 people^[†]

Notable Deaths

2015Jacques Andreani, French diplomat, French ambassador to the United States (born 1929)^[†]

Jacques Andreani was French ambassador to Egypt, Italy and the United States.

2015R. S. Gavai, Indian lawyer and politician, 18th Governor of Kerala (born 1929)^[†]

Ramkrishna Suryabhan Gavai, popularly known as Dadasaheb Gavai, was an Indian politician, social activist, senior leader of the Ambedkarite movement, and founder of the Republican Party of India (Gavai). He was the President of Ambedkar's ideological party Republican Party of India, through this party, he did many works in political and social fields. Gavai also worked with Babasaheb Ambedkar, a polymath. He was the Governor of the three states of Bihar, Sikkim and Kerala, as well as he has served in both houses of the Indian Parliament, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Gavai was a 30-year member (MLC) of the Maharashtra Legislative Council during which he served on the posts of the chairman, the deputy chairman, and the Opposition leader of the council.

2015Bob Kauffman, American basketball player and coach (born 1946)^[†]

Robert Kauffman was an American professional basketball player and coach. Kaufmann was a three-time NBA All-Star.

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Headlines from July 25, 2015

Next Thing Mets Hit May Be a New Low

By Michael Powell

A side benefit of being a Mets fan this year is that you become a specialist in the many ways a team can fail to hit.

Sports1004 words

U.S. Fears Data Stolen by Chinese Hacker Could Identify Spies

By Mark Mazzetti and David E. Sanger

The potential exposure of the American intelligence officers could prevent a large number of them from being posted abroad again.

Foreign1162 words

Elena Delle Donne Emerges as Face of the W.N.B.A.

By Seth Berkman

With the league’s best players gathered for Saturday’s All-Star Game, Delle Donne’s colleagues, including Brittney Griner, are acknowledging that she has begun to fulfill the lofty expectations with which she entered the league.

Sports958 words

In Pakistan, Detainees Are Vanishing in Covert Jails

By Taha Siddiqui and Declan Walsh

Dozens have died in military detention amid accounts of torture, starvation and extrajudicial execution from ex-captives, relatives and rights monitors.

Foreign1336 words

Muffled in the Hamptons, Uber Makes Some Noise

By Jacob Bernstein

The car service wants to take the East End, but town officials warn: Not so fast.

Styles1754 words

How Sorry Saved the Family Business

By Sarah Max

After George Hincapie admitted to doping during his cycling career, he and his brother rescued their sportswear business by asking for forgiveness.

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For Ransom, Bitcoin Replaces the Bag of Bills

By Nathaniel Popper

These days, there’s a new preferred method for hostage takers: the virtual currency Bitcoin.

Business1131 words

Greece, the Sacrificial Lamb

By Joseph E. Stiglitz

The conditions imposed on the country make it a kind of debtors’ prison.

OpEd1765 words

We Need Optimists

By Arthur C. Brooks

Leaders have to stop choosing pessimism and try to inspire hope.

Editorial1415 words

An Opponent’s Roomy Ballpark Again Cramps the Yankees’ Style

By Billy Witz

The Yankees’ lineup is built to excel in the Bronx, with a short right field that rewards left-handed sluggers, but the team’s hitters again struggled on the road in a loss to Minnesota.

Sports885 words

Quotation of the Day

By Unknown Author

Quotation of the Day for Saturday, July 25, 2015.

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Corrections: July 25, 2015

By Unknown Author

Corrections appearing in print on Saturday, July 25, 2015.

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