Brigadoon Daily Rundown = June 29, 2020

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China’s military provokes its neighbors, but the message is for the United States https://nyti.ms/3i3UR7u

China reports progress in ultra-secure satellite transmission: Researchers enlisted quantum physics to send a “secret key” for encrypting and decrypting messages between two stations 700 miles apart. https://nyti.ms/2Y1qRRq

Tony Blair on ambition, housework and still living like a prime minister: He hasn’t been in power for 13 years. So why is Tony Blair still acting — and living — like a global leader? https://bit.ly/2NCzLie

How innovation works by Matt Ridley — and getting Britain going again: Innovation will be key in helping to revive Britain. This excellent analysis shows how it’s done. https://bit.ly/2BTkVkP

Sweden: Self-isolation in the country that didn’t do lockdown: As she waits to leave the land of her birth, Louise Callaghan reflects on how Sweden’s unique Covid policy left a once-confident country full of self-doubt. https://bit.ly/3eIdITv

Could Obama have stopped Putin’s election interference? A new book argues he didn’t think he needed to. David Shimer’s “Rigged” explores the history of US and Russian influence operations and the risks that remain ahead of the 2020 election. https://wapo.st/3icIMNf

The rebel physicist on the hunt for a better story than quantum mechanics: For a century, quantum theory has been scientific orthodoxy. The Italian physicist Angelo Bassi is certain it isn’t the full story — and that he can prove it. https://nyti.ms/2NGpXUK

‘Corona Cycleways’ become the new post-confinement commute: As European cities emerge from quarantines, bicycles are playing a central role in getting the workforce moving again. https://nyti.ms/2VJUOnR

Are bicycles to the key to reviving European economies?

Why it takes so long to count mail-in ballots https://bit.ly/31rj4yz

The new cinema experience: do you want to return to the flicks? We can go back to the pictures next month, but COVID-19 may have changed the way we watch films for good. https://bit.ly/3dIMXwO

Can a co-working space go online? It can in a pandemic: After the lockdown, the owner of Honey Space for Moms had such success going virtual that she is making bigger plans. https://nyti.ms/2VnQOcn

How are communicators in manufacturing adapting to the new normal? https://bit.ly/2YC70sg

The science-backed ‘future self’ strategy can pave the way to greater success: Benjamin Hardy, PhD, explains why identity is far more important than personality, how it is actually the driver of personality, and how to frame your own future self, so you can stop living your life based on who you’ve been. https://bit.ly/3g4jIGu

Appreciation: How Milton Glaser’s ‘I ❤️ NY’ logo taught us to talk in emoji https://lat.ms/31qlDRq

“I ❤️ NY” became part of the popular culture because it was so smart, yet so simple. But also because it was so prescient.

With flights banned, son sails solo across Atlantic to reach father, 90 https://nyti.ms/3g7wuUE

The triumph of Merseyball: How Liverpool won the Premier League https://nyti.ms/3eIPPeA

The inside story of how Liverpool won first title in 30 years: Liverpool’s coronation was delayed by coronavirus but now the wait is over — this is how Jürgen Klopp steered the club back to the pinnacle. https://bit.ly/31rHXdB

The seven ages of Jürgen Klopp: The making of the man who brought title to Liverpool: Dortmund amplified his genius and Liverpool confirmed his legend — but Klopp was formed in Mainz. https://bit.ly/31qzuHx

NBA ironmen cling to routine during the load management era https://nyti.ms/2CIh2Qt