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July 25, 2020

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Historical Context for July 25, 2020

In 2020, the world population was approximately 7,887,001,292 people^[†]

Notable Deaths

2020Peter Green, English blues rock guitarist, singer-songwriter and founder of Fleetwood Mac (born 1946)^[†]

Peter Allen Greenbaum, known professionally as Peter Green, was an English blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist who was the founder and original leader of the band Fleetwood Mac. Green formed the group in 1967 after a stint in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and quickly established the new band as a popular live act in addition to a successful recording act, before departing in 1970. Green's songs, such as "Albatross", "Black Magic Woman", "Oh Well", "The Green Manalishi " and "Man of the World", appeared on singles charts and several have been adapted by a variety of musicians.

2020Lou Henson, American college basketball coach (born 1932)^[†]

Louis Ray Henson was an American college basketball coach. He retired as the all-time leader in victories at the University of Illinois with 423 victories and New Mexico State with 289 victories. Overall, Henson won 779 games putting him in sixteenth place on the all-time list. Henson was also one of only four NCAA coaches to have amassed at least 200 total wins at two institutions. On February 17, 2015, Henson was selected as a member of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. In August 2015, prior to the reopening of the newly renovated State Farm Center at the University of Illinois, the hardwood floor was dedicated and renamed Lou Henson Court in his honor. The court at the Pan American Center at New Mexico State University is also named in his honor.

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Headlines from July 25, 2020

Clash of the Historians: Paper on Andrew Jackson and Trump Causes Turmoil

By Jennifer Schuessler

A paper accusing scholars of “historical malpractice” upended an academic society and stirred arguments about racism, history and the limits of debate.

Culture1476 words

Anatomy of an Election ‘Meltdown’ in Georgia

By Danny Hakim, Reid J. Epstein and Stephanie Saul

New voting machines and the pandemic exacerbated distrust of the state’s oversight of elections and voter access. What does this mean for November?

Politics3319 words

Elon Musk, Blasting Off in Domestic Bliss

By Maureen Dowd

The billionaire space oddity on life with Grimes and Baby X, Trump, Tesla, tunnels, short shorts, stock surges, Facebook fumbles and everything else under the sun.

Styles5431 words

As N.F.L. Fights Racism and Sexism, Team Owners Undercut the Message

By Ken Belson

The league has often focused its progressive efforts at employees, players and public displays. But the actions of team owners have undermined attempts at change.

Sports1644 words

The Great Au Pair Rush

By Jordan Salama

When the Trump administration shut the borders to many new au pairs, those already in the country found they had something new: options.

SundayBusiness2231 words

Corporate Insiders Pocket $1 Billion in Rush for Coronavirus Vaccine

By David Gelles and Jesse Drucker

Well-timed stock bets have generated big profits for senior executives and board members at companies developing vaccines and treatments.

Business1934 words

Officials Push U.S.-China Relations Toward Point of No Return

By Edward Wong and Steven Lee Myers

Top aides to President Trump want to leave a lasting legacy of ruptured ties between the two powers. China’s aggression has been helping their cause.

Foreign1727 words

What’s in This Deep ‘Blue Hole’ Off Florida? They’re Working on It

By Heather Murphy

There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of such holes on the ocean floor. Scientists are planning a mission to the one they call the “Green Banana.”

Science719 words

My Co-op Is Letting Workers in Again. How Do I Know They’re Doing It Safely?

By Ronda Kaysen

Although the city and state have broad requirements in place, apartment buildings are enacting their own rules for residents. The key is to make sure you know what they are.

RealEstate402 words