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Piyush Goyal flays Amazon, unchecked ecomm

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Piyush Goyal, India's Commerce Minister, criticized Amazon's $1 billion investment, suggesting it masks predatory pricing and doesn't benefit the economy. He raised concerns about ecommerce disrupting small retailers and questioned a report suggesting no impact on traditional retail jobs. Goyal called for cautious regulation and the need to understand ecommerce's role better.

Tim Walz and Bill Clinton headline the Democrats' third day, focusing on a 'fight for our freedoms'

Times Union 

Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton are headlining the third evening of the Democratic National Convention. The party hopes to build on the momentum that Kamala Harris has brought since joining the race a month ago. Walz, the Minnesota governor, has become known among supporters as a folksy, Midwestern teacher, football coach and dad. He has also become the target of Republican criticism over how he’s portrayed his National Guard service and his personal story. Organizers... Читать дальше...

Sports in Marin: Thursday, Friday

Marinij.com 

Thursday's local events: Girls golf: Convent, Drew vs. San Domenico, Marin Academy, 3:30 p.m., Peacock Gap

What the papers say – August 22

Evening Standard 

The discovery of five bodies following the sinking of a superyacht features heavily on Thursday’s front pages