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Derek Chauvin: Who Is The Police Officer Seen Kneeling On George Floyd’s Neck?
Derek Chauvin is the Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer depicted in the media kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, who eventually died of his injury. In the videos of the incident, which has ...
Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous from China' - Pompeo
The US secretary of state says the territory no longer merits special treatment under US laws.
Probing Luxury Shoppers in Perilous Times
New York-based Spark Ideas says it gets rich insights from luxury consumers through mobile ethnography.
Texas A&M at Qatar producing face shields for Qatar Red Crescent to aid in virus fight
Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) will soon have 1,000 critically needed new face shields to protect its volunteers, thanks to the state-of-the-art 3D printing and manufacturing facilities and expertise in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university.
Weather postpones first SpaceX launch of Nasa astronauts minutes before lift-off
The launch date has now been moved to Saturday at 8:22 pm UK time.
PDP lashes Pantami, Dabiri-Erewa over face-off - The Nation Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday took a swipe at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under President Muhammadu Buhari...
SpaceX launch postponed due to bad weather
Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken's planned flight from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station will mark the first time a private company has sent humans into orbit.
French court rejects release of Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga
After two decades on the run, a Rwandan suspect in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis has appeared in front of a French court. Felicien Kabuga says all the charges he faces are lies. Meanwhile in C…
Flower believes Sri Lanka can bloom at T20 World Cup
Batting coach Grant Flower feels Sri Lanka have the potential to be a force at the T20 World Cup in Australia.
Panthers GM Responds To Former Player’s Cam Newton Accusation
Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney responded to a former player's comment about Cam Newton. Here's the latest.
US astronauts board SpaceX rocket for historic launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — With thunderstorms threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of...
NCAA grants waiver to transfer wing Johnny Juzang, making him eligible for UCLA in 2020-21
Johnny Juzang, a promising 6-5 wing who decided to transfer from Kentucky to UCLA after a single season with the Wildcats, has been granted a waiver by the NCAA to compete in the 2020-21 season.
Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous under China, says Pompeo
Hong Kong, an economic powerhouse, is a Special Administrative Region of China
Former Jeffrey Epstein teen 'recruiter' reveals how disgraced financier lured underage girls in Netflix doc
Haley Robson, a former teen “recruiter” for Jeffrey Epstein, is ready to finally share her story.
Suriname election: Preliminary results show opposition winning
Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed on Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the longtime rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of political opponents.
Britain Connects: Thousands sign up to meet stranger on video for Mirror campaign
People from all walks of life and generations have been virtually meeting over the past few days and they have reported that they found it overwhelmingly positive
Apple TV Plus acquires past Fraggle Rock seasons ahead of reboot
Apple signals a strategy shift with its acquisition of Fraggle Rock’s entire collection.
Microsoft's new project management tool, Outlook Spaces, is now available in beta
Microsoft's new project management tool, Outlook Spaces, is now available in beta for Outlook on the web. The feature is currently called Project Moca and integrates with other apps like To Do.
Adjusting to the new security realities of a remote workforce
McAfee’s chief technology officer shares strategies to meet the security needs of remote workers while safeguarding enterprise networks.
AfDB Allegations: Adesina insists on innocence, demands justice
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has maintained that he is innocent of all allegations of fraud leveled against him.
Bentley Flying Spur Rear Seat Options Are Virtually Infinite
Bentley has again redefined the standard of luxury interiors with its latest Flying Spur offering.
A car-rental company previously owned by Hertz just filed for bankruptcy for the third time since 2008, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The intertwined stories of Hertz and Advantage reveal how dozens of financial and strategic blunders sank both firms into massive debt.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
LASG to deliver Agege flyover September, gives assurance on 4th Mainland Bridge
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday promised to deliver the Agege flyover bridge in September to tackle gridlock on the axis.
Premier League agenda as all 20 clubs prepare for meeting that will define season
On the agenda is the potential £340million rebate to broadcasters, defining a definitive restart date and more in what is being seen as the most important meeting in Premier League history
EastEnders’ Patsy Palmer turns 48 in lockdown as she dances around her huge Malibu home
EASTENDERS star Patsy Palmer turned 48 in lockdown today and danced around her huge Malibu home. The Bianca Jackson actress couldn’t have looked happier as she DJ’d for fans on Instagra…
Leaked images show a possible redesign to the Apple Watch Leather Loop
Leaked images on Reddit show a potentially new design for the Leather Loop for Apple Watch Series 6 with at least four color choices.
US to Pull Hong Kong’s Special Status as China Tightens Grip
No longer considering the territory autonomous from China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday that the United States will work toward stripping Hong Kong of special diplomatic status.
Trudeau defends suspending regular House sittings, downplays chance of snap election
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending the decision to suspend all regular sittings of the House of Commons until September, with the special all-party COVID-19 committee acting as a stand-in over the next few weeks, and then four special House sittings over the summer.
Master: Vijay Fans Are Unhappy With The Co-Writer's Revelations!
Master, the Vijay starrer is one of the most-awaited upcoming projects of Tamil cinema. Recently, Rathna Kumar, the co-writer of the movie revealed some interesting revelations about the project. However, Vijay fans are unhappy with the revelations. Read on...
SpaceX-NASA Crewed Mission Postponed over Bad Weather
(AP) Bad weather postpones first launch of NASA astronauts from Florida in nine years. Next attempt is Saturday.
Alberta’s Jason Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence
Kenney says the key to prevention will be ramped up testing, border screening and a focus on the protecting the highest risk group – seniors and those with underlying conditions
US Ends Sanction Waivers For Nations In Iran Nuclear Deal
The United States on Wednesday ended waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the brink of collapse.
Wall Street gains amid economic hopes; tech shares decline
The S&P 500 edged higher in choppy trading on Wednesday as optimism over a pick up in business activity helped offset worries over simmering ...
Gantz cuts off meeting with Netanyahu over Regev's comments - Inside Israel
Likud officials respond to minister's criticism of alternate prime minister. 'The campaign is over. It is time for unity.'
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’
The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.
BlackRock votes to split CEO, chairman roles at Exxon Mobil
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Top fund manager BlackRock Inc on Wednesday said it cast an advisory vote in favor of an independent chairman at Exxon Mobil Corp and cast votes against the reelection of two directors over the company's approach to climate risks.
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.
The daily gossip: May 27, 2020
Billie Eilish releases a powerful short film, Gabrielle Union claims Simon Cowell made her severely ill, and more
NASA and SpaceX forced to cancel launch due to poor weather conditions
NASA and SpaceX have been forced to cancel today's historic launch, due to poor weather conditions
Creating health infrastructure in slums crucial in rebuilding Mumbai: Awhad
Minister asks BDA to share list of concessions required for facilitating redevelopment
Neste and Covestro enter cooperation related to sustainable plastics production
Neste Corp. (Espoo, Finland) and Covestro AG (Leverkusen, Germany) are starting a strategic cooperation in Europe to promote the use of sustainable raw mat
Unemployment will be higher in the US than in other advanced economies through 2021, Goldman says
Lasting fallout in the US labor market will keep the unemployment rate higher than in peer countries for more than a year, Goldman Sachs economists said in a Tuesday note.
Phillip Schofield receives Ofcom complaints after saying Donald Trump is 'still there sadly' during COVID-19 segment on This Morning
In the show aired last week, the presenter, 58, left viewers shocked over his comment about the US President, 73, during a segment about him taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine.
Man City lead race for latest Ajax starlet and more transfer rumours
Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing Ajax youngster Sontje Hansen and more transfer gossip.
Iran records 56 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours - The Nation
Iran on Wednesday confirmed 56 additional fatalities from coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,564....
West Ham eye loan move for out of favour Chelsea star next season
Chelsea have found a Premier League suitor for this out of favour star...
50 per cent job seekers enhancing skills in lockdown for better career opportunities: Survey
The country imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 25 to contain the coronavirus pandemic that has been extended thrice to May 31.
The Last of Us 2 release date, delay, trailers, news and rumors
Naughty Dog's The Last of Us 2 is less than a month away from its June 19 release date.
RB Leipzig fail to move up to second after home draw with Hertha Berlin
Poland striker Krzysztof Piatek scored a penalty with eight minutes remaining to maintain Hertha’s fine form since the Bundesliga’s return.
Members of Flaming Lips and Los Lobos score Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments (1923)
During Passover last month, I posted about The Ten Commandments, Cecil B. DeMille’s 1923 epic silent film version of the biblical Exodus story (plus a related modern story that I never bother…
Knut, Uasu want schools to remain shut until September
The two unions want the national exams be postponed to 2021.
Google Is Reportedly Slow Rolling Photos Ambient Mode For Android TV
Google is now starting to roll out support for Google Photos in Assistant's Ambient Mode for some Android TV platforms. The news comes following reports
Italy-bound flight returns to Germany due to closed airport
May 27 (UPI) -- A flight that departed from Germany landed at the same airport four hours later because the intended destination hub in Italy was be closed.
Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close
NEW YORK - The U.S. is hitting a tragic milestone: 100,000 dead from the coronavirus. But is that number right?The accuracy of U.S. coronavirus death count
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital
The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.
Pamela Anderson Didn't Like Priyanka Chopra's Baywatch Film: Let's Just Keep Bad TV As Bad TV
Pamela Anderson built an entire career out of playing CJ Parker in the hit TV series Baywatch. The show revolves around lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California and Hawaii. In 2017, the iconic show was adapted for the big screen in the form of Baywatch movie.
Poll slump hits UK’s Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal
LONDON, May 27 — Support for Boris Johnson has slumped by the sharpest fall for a Conservative party leader in a decade following the Dominic Cummings scandal, according to an opinion poll published today. As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later today over his...
The 100 greatest UK No 1s: No 8, The Prodigy – Firestarter
A surreal and terrifying mix of big-beat pyrotechnics, lyrical vitriol and tabloid outrage. ‘Ban This Sick Fire Record,’ squawked the Mail on Sunday – but it was much too late
France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases
PARIS, May 27 — French doctors are no longer allowed to use hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19 cases, according to new government rules today, after two French advisory bodies said the drug could pose serious health risks. Use of the drug, normally a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and...
Health ministry gets Madagascar drug from SGF today
Our Reporters Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will on Wednesday (today) hand over Madagascan native formulation for the ...
India’s Top Army Commanders Meet in the Wake of Ongoing Standoff with China
New Delhi (Sputnik): India and China have reinforced troops along their shared border amid a standoff between the armies which has lasted several weeks. The face-off...
Regional mining equipment, technology, service companies targeted with innovation accelerator program
"When those mines in Victoria expand, it means they can get in there getting those business opportunities."
Foundation stone laid for DPIN
Foundation stone for Development of Pilgrimage Infrustructure in Nagaland (DPIN) was laid under PRASAD Scheme at Molungkimong village on May 16 by advisor of Tourism, Art and Culture, Khehovi Yepthomi along with minister for Higher Education, Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along.
No masking it: Biden eyes stark contrast with Trump over virus
Joe Biden squared off with Donald Trump on Tuesday over the wearing of masks one day after the White House challenger emerged from coronavirus-imposed lockdown donning one while the president attended two events bare-faced.
COVID-19: 875 people commit suicide during lockdown in Nepal
The country has been under lockdown, against coronavirus disease, since March 24.
Star Wars Battlefront II Leaked as the Second PS+ Game for June
It looks like Star Wars Battlefront II will be the second PlayStation Plus game for June after Call of Duty: WWII, according to a leaked ad.
IGNOU Extends Deadline For Submission of June Term End Exam Forms | Check New Date Here
The courses in the open university are offered in two sessions over the year, one in January and another in July.
Adrian Collins takes to the saddle in cricket fundraiser
The chairman of Cricket Shropshire is taking to the saddle to embark on a whistle-stop 500-mile tour of the county’s grounds in support of charities.
EDF goes ahead with Sizewell C application despite local objection
Energy giant EDF Energy has today submitted plans for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast.
Global energy investment to drop by $400bn
An IEA report indicates that Covid-19 has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investment in history from fossil fuels to renewables and efficiency.
HBO Max is here – here's how you get a free trial
You can now try seven days of HBO Max for free, and it's well worth a look.
USD/CAD struggles near 2-1/2 month lows, just above mid-1.3700s
The USD/CAD pair traded with a mild negative bias through the early European session, with bears flirting with 2-1/2-month lows, just above mid-1.3700
Would love to see a Last Dance with Lionel Messi and the World Cup, opines Lucas Biglia
AC Milan midfielder Lucas Biglia has revealed that he would love to watch something like the Last Dance but with the show starring Lionel Messi and his journey to winning the World Cup. The Barcelona man has done exceptionally well for his club but has always struggled when it comes to his country.
COVID-19: India death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767
The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while 64,425 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.
Covid-19: 7 new cases in China, 19 in South Korea
Overall count since the country's first case on January 25 is now up to 11,275, including 269 deaths
New report claims Liverpool have not held talks regarding Adam Lallana’s short-term contract extension
The England international is still set to leave the club at the end of June.The England international is still set to leave the club at the end of June.
Argentex Group Announces Completion of New London Headquarters
Argentex Group, provider of foreign exchange services to institutions, corporates and high net worth private individuals announced new London headquarters.
COVID-19: The future of college is online
Continuation of virtual classes may be beneficial even after the coronavirus is over
EUR/USD remans under pressure around the 1.0960 area
The single currency came under selling pressure on Wednesday and is now forcing EUR/USD to retreat to the 1.0960 region. EUR/USD sheds ground on USD-b
Internet cafe for lawyers? How PH justice system will cope with new normal
It will be a digital transformation, says the Supreme Court, but how will it make sure that every litigant has equal access to technology?
Asian stocks pull back as Hong Kong uncertainty weighs
Asian shares shed some of their recent gains on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered ...
Shenhua dangles N180m-a-week contract at Ighalo
Shanghai Shenhua has reportedly offered Odion Ighalo a new deal worth around £360,000-a-week (N180m) amid interest from Newcastle United....
Gold hits 2-week low on optimism around reopening of economies
Spot gold dipped 0.3% to $1,705.94 per ounce by 0502 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since May 13 of $1,703.40 earlier in the session. US gold futures were down 0.6% to $1,695.80.
The Blueprint For Rethinking Main Street
Now that stay-at-home orders are being lifted, Hunter Hall of the Main Street Business Improvement Association discusses what recovery should look like for SMBs.
India heatwave: Delhi temperature hits 47C as north India reels
Delhi saw temperatures hit 47C, the highest in decades for this time of year.
Oil falls on demand concerns, US-China tensions
Oil prices fell on Wednesday on concerns over how quickly fuel demand will recover even as lockdowns ease in many countries with falling ...
'Stalker Situation': Sweden's Chief Epidemiologist Receives Death Threats
Over the course of the coronavirus crisis, Anders Tegnell, Sweden's state epidemiologist, the man often seen as the architect of the country's no-lockdown strategy, has...
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States ...
Explained: What is Tianwen-1, China’s Mars mission?
China’s Mars mission: China's previous ‘Yinghuo-1’ Mars mission, which had piggybacked on a Russian spacecraft, had failed after it could not leave the Earth's orbit and disintegrated over the Pacific Ocean in 2012.
Stocks in focus: RIL, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Titan, United Spirits among others to remain in news
Dabur India, Sun Pharmaceutical, Aditya Birla Fashion, JP Associates and Tata Investment Corporation are among 21 companies that slated to announce their March quarter earnings today.
Capcom just rolled out a five-day Mega Man Switch sale
Mega Man started out on a Nintendo platform, so it only feels natural that Capcom bring as many games as possible to the Switch. Although things were very slow going at first (bring every Mega Man on NES and SNES to the Switch Online suite,...
National anthem bill reignites Hong Kong unrest
Riot police clashed with office workers on their lunch break in Hong Kong on Wednesday after a bill which would outlaw insults to China's national anthem became the latest trigger for unrest.
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA - A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail tha
Insecurity: Zamfara PDP hails Buhari on victory over banditry, crimes
At least for once, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on the same page with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government on a number of issues.
ISS commander hails today's SpaceX launch as 'step towards the future'
SpaceX will become the first private company to send astronauts into space
First Emirati winner shares Dh1 million with five others in Emirates Loto
Six UAE residents each won Dh166,666 in last Saturday’s draw
Substitute host Katie Razzall stands in for Emily Maitlis on tonight's Newsnight after BBC admits she DID breach impartiality rules with amazing diatribe on Dominic Cummings and PM - as viewers demand full Ofcom probe
Reporter Katie Razzall stood in for Emily Maitlis on tonight's Newsnight after the BBC admitted the host breached impartiality rules in an opening monologue about the Dominic Cummings row.
Nissan-Renault alliance to share more parts, technology
Alliance Operating Board Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said the group, which also includes smaller Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp., will have each company focusing on geographic regions.
Stripe expands in Europe, adding five more countries
Stripe, the €33bn online payments firm created by Limerick brothers Patrick and John Collison, is to roll its services out to another five European countries — Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Malta.
UK lockdown drives fastest growth in grocery sales for over 25 years
Of Britain's big four grocers, industry leader Tesco was the best performer with sales up 12.7%, closely followed by No. 2 player Sainsbury's with a 12.5% increase. No. 4 Morrisons' sales rose 9.8%, while Walmart owned Asda was the laggard with a 6.5% increase.
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more questions than it answers, advocates say.
Why Trump has an issue with mail-in voting
Voting by mail in its old-fashioned version has traditionally been Republican speciality
Contributions toward combating COVID-19
Churches, individuals and other social organisations have contributed towards COVID-19 fund and also to the quarantine centres with Bibles, gift packages and other essentials.
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment: IEA
The energy industry is set to suffer a record drop in investment due to the coronavirus fallout, the IEA said on Wednesday, and while renewables are likely to fare better than oil, any swift economic ...
Spotify finally gets this most-wanted feature – and real music lovers will be relieved
Spotify has announced that it's scrapping the limit on how many songs you can download to your personal library.
Spoilers: Vinny discovers the truth about dad Paul in Emmerdale
Vinny learns the shocking truth during tonight's visit to the Dales, as 'Alex's facade drops.
Posts Spread Fake Trump Memorial Day Tweet
Facebook users are circulating a fake screenshot of a supposed tweet from President Donald Trump, which purportedly praises his own "sacrifices" in recognition of Memorial Day. Trump never posted the tweet in question.
Ranbir Kapoor playing with nephew Taimur Ali Khan in this throwback picture from Kapoor's Christmas brunch is pure gold
One of the rarest moment came true when Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's son Taimur joined the Kapoor clan for the Christmas brunch in 2017. Wh
All you need to know about the ongoing Telangana Online Theatre Festival
The festival, which kicked off on May 12, has opened new doors for Telugu theatre lovers
Police hunt man who exposed himself to woman in rural Stockport
The man was about 50 and was wearing striped clothing
Billie Eilish’s Brother Finneas O’Connell Has NO PLANS Of Getting Engaged To Claudia Sulewski Despite Buying A House Together
Billie Eilish's brother and producer Finneas O’Connell has been in a relationship with Claudia Sulewski for two years. Both of them have been going strong and they even got a house together recent
Sony Xperia 1 II, company's priciest flagship, finally gets release date
The Xperia 1 II comes with four cameras at the back and support for wireless charging, as well.
SmartRent raises $60 million to manage connected buildings
SmartRent, which furnishes apartment units with smart home devices and access control systems, has raised a $60 million round.
Locust attack may benefit these stocks as agrochemicals usage shoots up; check target prices
Large swarms of locusts were seen across the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra in the past few days, prompting fear of how bad the agriculture could be hit by such pest attacks.
Teen stopped for stunt driving had 14 previous traffic charges in 2020: Ottawa Police
Ottawa Police say a 17 year-old driver with 14 previous traffic charges in the first five months of 2020 was stopped for speeding again.
BOXING: Mayweather is envious of me – Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao reacted to Floyd Mayweather Jr’s recent comments calling him an “old man” by saying that he’s just “ENVIOUS” because
ACB Stock Price: Aurora Cannabis Inc. remains on the defensive below $16.00
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) is down for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, slipping back below the $16.00 mark per share and flirting at the s
Search continues for missing N.L. fisherman Wednesday after three bodies found
ST. LAWRENCE, N.L. — The search for a fisherman missing since Monday evening is continuing off the south coast of Newfoundland today after the bodies of three others from the lost vessel were recovered.
Horner has a solution for limited budget, but still expects pain
Especially teams in the midfield and rear of Formula 1 are struggling due to the corona crisis and are even threatened in their survival if this would last longer. That is why the budget ceiling will be lowered even further in the coming years. However, this will have consequences for the top teams, Christian Horner explains to The Race.
Is American Airlines Worth Saving?
The U.S. airline industry is in the process of moving from payroll support grants which most carriers received to carrier-specific and optional loans from the U
After row over paid quarantine, Kerala mulls changes
Chief minister Vijayan under fire for making Keralites pay for 7-day quarantine
Avoid The After School Rush
Bus, trains and ferries in Auckland are having to cope with increased demand particularly at the end of the school day while still operating on reduced capacity.
Google now lets merchants accept bookings for online services
Google is introducing a handful of new features and tools to help businesses transition from the physical to virtual worlds.
22-year-old tennis star Naomi Osaka made $37 million last year, surpassing Serena Williams as the highest-paid female athlete. Here's how she did it.
On the heels of back-to-back Grand Slam wins and on the cusp of playing in the Olympics, Naomi Osaka landed several lucrative endorsement deals.
Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers
Villagers are scared that guest workers returned from places with high number of corona positives will spread the virus
Rain effect: Sewage water enters houses
Mysore/Mysuru: Heavy rains accompanied with gusty winds continued to lash city yesterday too. The rain, accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong wind, which began at about 7.30 pm, uprooted a tree at Vidyaranyapuram and brought down branches on Chamaraja Double Road, near Kurimandi in Kesare and other places across the city. The Mysuru City Corporation’s...
Coinbase Set to Acquire Institutional Crypto Brokerage Tagomi
Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase announced on Wednesday it is set to acquire Tagomi, a U.S.-based institutional crypto brokerage platform. Coinbase revealed tha
Jerome Boateng: Fans blast VAR for ignoring Boateng’s handball which blocked Haaland's strike
There was controversy on Tuesday, May 26 during the Der Klassiker after Jerome Boateng appeared to have deliberately blocked Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund
Revenue Service Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide At Delhi Home, Note Found
An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan at his residence in Bapu Dham on Wednesday, police said.
It’s Time to Sell Wildly Unprofitable United Airlines Stock
Warren Buffett didn't sell UAL stock just because he is scared. United Airlines faces a long road to recovery, and it isn't worth a buy here.
This Morning viewers slam 'selfish' caller for 'crying' over missing a party during lockdown
Some thought the caller should speak to grieving families
GTA 6's release window possibly revealed by Take-Two
As reported by VentureBeat, Take-Two’s filing shows that it plans to spend $89 million on marketing between April 2023 and March 2024. That’s more than double the marketing budget for any other year over the next half a decade, suggesting…
HBO Max’s content boss explains its DC originals strategy, from J.J. Abrams’ Justice League Dark series to the Snyder Cut
HBO Max has launched with content from across the WarnerMedia entertainment library, from HBO to Warner Bros. to DC.
App Annie: Mobile gaming will widen its lead over console and PC titles in 2020
As the pandemic rages on, mobile gaming and apps are a kind of salve. So much so, 2020 will be a blockbuster year for smartphone content.
Top flight clubs to continue talks after agreeing to resume contact training
Project Restart moved a step closer on Wednesday.
Renault and Nissan rule out merger as they unveil survival plan
Companies to cooperate more closely on car production to save costs
Which idol stars topped the list of 'TMI News' best and worst cooks?
'TMI News' revealed their list of best and worst idol star cooks.On the May 27th episode, Seventeen's Mingyu ranked in at #1 on the …
Government Rubbishes Rumors That Schools Will Open On 1 June
Government Rubbishes Schools Opening On 1 June Rumor. The government has denied claims that schools will be opened on the the 1st of June.
Renault could build cars at Nissan’s Sunderland factory in the future
The Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance has been outlining its plans for the future.
Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training
LONDON: Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June.The Premier League was
Public telling police 'if it's OK for Cummings it's OK for us' says PCC
People breaching lockdown rules in the West Midlands have told police they are not following them because Dominic Cummings didn't.
Profitably Scaling Regional Cannabis (Podcast)
What does it take to scale U.S. regional cannabis brands and do so profitably? We talk to Aviv Hadar from Oregrown and Eric Ross and Ed Weidenfeld of District C
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather
The launch puts Elon Musk’s SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit, something achieved by just three countries – Russia, the U.S. and China
British Land reveals fewer than half of retail tenants paid rent in March
The commercial landlord, which owns shopping centres and office space, has written down the value of its retail portfolio by 26%.
NHS Taps 25 Firms to Provide Security Under a Massive £250 Million Framework
The NHS awards 25 separate cyber security companies access to a £250 million framework designed to boost its cyber security posture.
Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app
The complaint was filed in February and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has kept the identity of the complainant confidential
South Africa’s 24-hour trend report – 26 May 2020
This is a summary of the trending, highest impact, and most active themes and their narratives related to social cohesion and division in South African public-domain social media conversations on 26 May 2020.
Powerhouse Museum reopening left a mystery
Critics say the people of NSW deserve a chance to farewell the Ultimo institution.
Russian Jets Blocked US Plane in Unsafe Maneuvers Over Mediterranean, Navy Says
It was the third time in two months that Russian aircraft have intercepted Navy aircraft in the Sixth Fleet of operations.
NFL Insider Names Team He Thinks Is Frontrunner For Jadeveon Clowney
On the defensive side of the ball, Jadeveon Clowney remains the biggest name still on the NFL free agent market.
Allu Arjun To Dub In 5 Different Languages For Pushpa! Read Deets Inside!
As per sources close to Pushpa, Allu Arjun is gearing up to dub for the movie in 5 different languages. Yes, you read that right! The Stylish Star is all set to woo the audience with his language skills by dubbing for Pushpa in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu.
North Carolina budget writers brace for $5B shortfall
North Carolina's budget could be short by about $5 billion as a result of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state economists predict.
Xbox Live favourite Toy Soldiers will return to the front line in new sequel
Do you all remember the Xbox strategy title Toy Soldiers? If so, then Ubisoft has great news, as the franchise is set to return with Toy Soldiers 2: Finest Hour, currently in development for PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.Realised b...
The Kasa 3-Way Smart Switch Works With Google Assistant & Alexa, Now Just $40
Amazon has the Kasa 3-Way Smart Switch on sale right now for just $40. That is going to get you two of these smart switches, which is going to allow you
Hockey Canada cancels all camps, programs through Sept. 1
Hockey Canada has cancelled all programs and national team camps through Sept. 1, but plans to hold “various programming and training sessions” virtually over the summer.
Coronavirus Lockdown XVII: The economics behind India's Rs 21 lakh crore package
The package is completely aligned to self-professed agenda of the IMF of limiting fiscal spending, relying on liquidity and credit to households, privatising government-run companies and more deregulations for private enterprises. This agenda has brought immense grief to a large number of countries to be comforting
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
More than half of Canada's national parks - including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia - are to reopen next week.
RIL RE price jumps 11% on Day 5 on high volumes
RIL-RE closed at Rs 201.5, a gain of 11 per cent over Tuesday's close, after touching an intra-day high of Rs 209.90.
Elon Musk rocket launch postponed due to bad weather
Craft was to be the first private enterprise vehicle in history to take humans into space
Using deep learning to give robotic fingertips a sense of touch
Researchers at the University of Bristol have recently trained a deep-neural-network-based model to gather tactile information about 3-D objects. In their paper, published in IEEE Robotics & Automation ...
Poland scraps mandatory masks despite many infections
WARSAW, May 27 — Poles will no longer have to wear masks outside starting this weekend as long as they abide by social distancing rules, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said today. The move came as the government further eased the EU member’s anti-virus measures. Morawiecki told...
Nandita Das’ short film on domestic violence implores us to listen
The idea to stay at home in light of a pandemic stems from the belief that home is the safest space. And yet, Das shows how for women, the outside and inside are spaces they need to constantly negotiate to earn their safety and to be heard.
Chrungoo meets J&K LG, presented memorandum
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New Look at DC Villain Darkseid in HBO Max’s Upcoming ‘Justice League: The Snyder Cut’ [Image]
Announced last week, Zack Snyder and Warner Bros. are currently hard at work on the “Snyder Cut” of Justice League, with tens of millions of dollars being dedicated to allowing Snyder to reconstruct the 2017 movie into his original vision. The “Snyder Cut” is said to be quite a bit different and a whole lot […]
Coronavirus aftermath: Airlines to reel under massive debts; will weigh down recovery
With airlines across the globe remaining shut in the wake of coronavirus lockdown, the debt mount up will weigh heavily on carriers and may even hamper recovery.
Mathematics can save lives at sea
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'A possibility' - EFL club chairman's supporter update that will interest Derby County fans
Scunthorpe United chairman Peter Swann revealed there is talk of ‘some semblance’ of crowds being at games in just a few months
26 million LiveJournal accounts being shared on hacker forums
A database containing over 26 million unique LiveJournal user accounts, including plain text passwords, is being shared for free on multiple hacker forums.
MLB’s divide-and-conquer pitch to union a non-starter
If this was the best that Major League Baseball could do to kick off Hell Week, then let’s just defer the players’ prorated payments and live to fight another day. There will be more fights,
Queues and limited browsing in store for English shoppers
LONDON, May 27 — People eager to hit the shops again when English high street retailers, department stores and shopping centres reopen will face queuing and few opportunities to try products. Stores will look and operate very differently from how they did before a coronavirus lockdown was imposed...
Greek restaurant ‘Souvla’ in San Francisco becomes romantic spot for a marriage proposal
In a time of uncertainty thanks to COVID-19, it seems that people are still following through with one of the biggest moments of their lives: proposing.
CNN's Jeffrey Toobin: Twitter Should Delete Trump's Scarborough Tweets
Jeffrey Toobin advocated for Twitter to censor President Donald Trump's Twitter feed by deleting his tweets about Joe Scarborough.
Deliveroo faces another legal action over an alleged unfair dismissal of deliver rider | ZDNet
The Australian food delivery rider had worked with Deliveroo for three years before his contract was terminated.
Home building down 1.6pc, with worse to come
Residential construction slowed to 1.6 per cent in the first three months of the year - the slowest rate of decline since March quarter last year - but economists expect GDP will still be negative for March.
Netizens get creative with Photoshop after HKU appeared to crop activist Edward Leung out of a photo
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) posted a strangely cropped photo Tuesday night that some say deliberately cut localist activist Edward Leung out—prompting netizens to get creative with Photoshop skills of their own Upon news that Macau casino...
Trump pushes a conspiracy theory and falsely accuses a TV host of murder | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump smeared a prominent television host today from the podium in the Rose Garden with an unfounded allegation of murder.
Akshay Kumar’s Film Prithviraj Sets To Be Destroyed Due To Coronavirus Lockdown Crisis!
The on-going coronavirus pandemic has badly affected the Hindi film industry with shooting of many movies being stalled in middle.
Makati City cops arrest 2 Chinese ‘doctors’ from illegal COVID-19 clinic
Two self-proclaimed doctors from China were arrested in Makati City yesterday for allegedly running a clinic that exclusively treated the suspects' compatriots, including COVID-19 patients Major Gideon Ines Jr, chief of the Makati police's...
Vessel still stuck, 2 weeks after hitting Escravos channel moles
ONE week after a supply vessel,‘M/T DEVISA’ ran into the rocky moles of the Escravos channel, the vessel is still stuck waiting to be rescued.
'Potentially Misleading Information': In a First, Twitter Adds Fact-check Warnings to Trump's Tweets
The label was imposed on two tweets Trump posted on Tuesday claiming that "mail-in ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent" and would result in "a rigged election", Xinhua reported. It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.
Covid Impact: Over 4,400 jobs cut by 5 major Indian companies in 1 month
In total, five companies — Uber India and South Asia, Ola, Zomato, Swiggy and Cure.fit — have together announced the reduction of around 4,441 jobs in the last one month.
Boeing’s India operations to be largest outside US
India Business News: American aerospace major Boeing expects to have the largest presence out of its home country in India — in terms of manpower deployment and component
Out of legal options, Vijay Mallya may seek asylum in UK
The beleaguered businessman's team of lawyers had been working on the asylum route as a last resort.
NordStar Capital to Acquire Torstar
NordStar has secured approval from Torstar's Board of Directors and the support of a significant majority of Torstar's Voting Trust and its larges...
Football: Bayern Munich down Dortmund to close on Bundesliga title
BERLIN: Joshua Kimmich described his winning goal as "brutally important" after Bayern Munich took a huge step towards an eighth straight ...
New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - George Floyd was pinned down by an officer on Monday, during which he became unresponsive and later died.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Rajasthan: Tigress ST-12 gives birth to triplets once again at Sariska
Six-year-old tigress ST-12 has given birth to triplets one more time in Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR), making her the mother of six cubs born in differe
Google to gradually return to work as Apple reportedly plans to re-open more stores | ZDNet
'Googlers' will get $1,000 to make work from home life more accommodating.
Trump faces backlash for celebrating layoffs at The Atlantic, calling it 'Great News'
President Trump is facing intense backlash for celebrating the recent layoffs that took place at the liberal magazine The Atlantic.
Business, unions decide reform is too hard
Big news: nothing will happen! At New Daily:
Italy's RCS says it may win damages in dispute with Blackstone after ruling
Milan's Arbitral Tribunal has judged that the contracts over the sale of Italy's RCS headquarters to Blackstone in 2013 were valid but found ...
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
(UPDATED) In a statement police say they 'respect the right of residents to express their views peacefully, but it must be carried out legally'
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
MELBOURNE — Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having shown symptoms of the disease for weeks but without getting tested, officials said on Wednesday.
Today’s cache | NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 readies for launch, and more
Today's cache is your daily download of the top 5 updates from the world of technology.
UConn murder suspect Peter Manfredonia’s father recently arrested for groping teen girl
The father of the University of Connecticut student wanted in two murders was arrested last month for allegedly groping an underage teen girl he supplied booze to, a report said. The alleged incident
US says Russia sent jets to Libya 'mercenaries'
Russia urges peace talks as the US accuses it of meddling in the Libya conflict.
Elgi Equipments to wind up Chinese subsidiary over economic downturn, Covid
The subsidiary is in the business of import, warehousing, selling and servicing. The winding-up activities are likely to begin shortly
Yogi Prahlad Jani, Who Claimed to Survive Without Food or Water For 76 Years, Dies at 90 in Gujarat
He claimed that he had stopped taking food and water at the age of 14, and survived only on air, because the Goddess sustained him.
China’s Foreign Ministry: Will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference
China’s Foreign Ministry: Will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference more to come ....
Netflix vs Showmax Showdown: 2020 Edition
Netflix vs Showmax: These two are the biggest online premium video streaming services in Africa. Learn how they stack up against each other in this article.
Ismail Sabri orders private business owners to strictly follow MOH’s guidelines in sanitising premises
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Private business owners carrying out sanitisation efforts at their premises before resuming operations must strictly adhere to guidelines issued by the Health Ministry in terms of the disinfectant and chemicals used, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today. Ismail Sabri...
Manchester United fans react after Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba are pictured together
Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba have been training together ahead of the Premier League's proposed June restart.
Tether Continues Tear as its Daily Crypto Transactions Reach Record Levels
Controversial crypto stablecoin Tether continues at full speed ahead as recent data shows its daily transactions are the highest they have ever been.
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs
The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.
Pak air crash: Airbus experts begin probe, inspect runway, traffic control
The team of experts from an Airbus facility in the French city of Toulouse reached Pakistan on Monday to carry out an independent probe into Friday's mishap
Church reopening: CAN holds virtual meeting today
Our Reporters The Christian Association of Nigeria would hold a virtual meeting with Christian leaders on Wednesday to review guidelines, which would prevent the spread of COVID-19 in churches a...
Hundreds more Taliban prisoners freed on last day of Afghan truce
Afghanistan authorities say they released about 900 Taliban prisoners across the country, approximately 600 of them from the notorious Bagram jail near Kabul
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark
The authorities have so far conducted 499,399 coronavirus tests, including 8,491 in the last 24 hours, the ministry said.
View: Can India benefit from the world’s frustration with China?
India lacks the sophisticated infrastructure which gives China an edge in manufacturing.
Liverpool tipped to make Erling Haaland transfer by star's former coach
Haaland has enjoyed a flying start to life at Borussia Dortmund following his move in January, and his boss at previous club Red Bull Salzburg believes Liverpool could be the strikers next stop
MVA allies firefight after Rahul's statement on Congress role in Maha government
The Congress, along with the Shiv Sena and the NCP, is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.
Rector, lecturer trade words over alleged plagiarism
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo A senior academic staff member in Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, Mr Matthew Omolade, has threatened a legal action against the Rector of the institution, Dr Adekolawo...
Turla Hacker Group Steals Antivirus Logs To See If Its Malware Was Detected
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: Security researchers from ESET have discovered new attacks carried out by Turla, one of Russia's most advanced state-sponsored hacking groups. The new attacks have taken place in January 2020. ESET researchers say the attacks targeted three high-profil...
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
B-Club, Kiza Lounge To Remain Shut After Court Declined To Suspend Order Revocking Permits
Four popular nightclubs in Nairobi's posh estate of Kilimani will remain shut after a court declined to issue an order reopening them pending hearing and determination of an appeal challenging revocat
Nokia shutters manufacturing plant as employees test positive for Covid-19
Nokia is the second manufacturing company after Oppo in recent weeks to open up its plant and quickly shut down due to workers testing positive for Covid-19.
Germany extends COVID-19 distancing rules to end of June
Germany has extended social distancing rules aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus epidemic to June 29, Chancellor Angela Merkel's ...
Geopolitical time bomb ticks under market rally
Rising geopolitical tensions, especially between the US and China, could test the muscular global rally and hopes for a V-shaped economic recovery.
Noida Authority launches 'doctor-on-call' facility; here's how to avail
With the help of the "doctor-on-call" facility, citizens will be able to reach doctors with just a phone call.
Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.
Myer Ballarat shoppers evacuated onto Sturt Street
Ballarat's Myer store has been evacuated on its first day back since the end of March.
Big decisions at Bristol Rovers hinge on result of crucial League One vote
Huge decisions will be made nationally this week on how to conclude the League One season, and there are big calls to be made at the Mem too
'Fed up' GMB viewers DEFEND Dominic Cummings and report show to Ofcom
Good Morning Britain viewers urged the programme to 'move on'
Halfords to reopen 53 stores after physical-distancing trial
Customers allowed in store for first time since UK coronavirus lockdown started on 23 March
Bushwalkers found alive after missing for 19 days in New Zealand national park
Friends and family of Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are "absolutely over the moon" with delight that the pair have been found safe and well.
The coronavirus has taken a sledgehammer to live entertainment. Ticketek explains how it has kept the ball rolling through the pandemic.
Ticketek has switched to virtual events as several live entertainment shows have been cancelled or postponed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Union Properties’ subsidiary to claim approximately Dh1.5b
The claim is related to construction work that was completed around 10 years ago
How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days
China News: In Wuhan, medical workers armed with coronavirus test swabs scoured construction sites and markets to look for itinerant workers while others made hou
SoftBank-backed Ola Electric buys Dutch scooter company Etergo
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A unit of SoftBank Group-backed Indian ride-hailing company Ola will buy Amsterdam-based electric scooter company Etergo as part of its plan to locally build electric vehicles (EVs), the company said on Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Pune reports 49 new cases over 12 hours
The district’s cumulative case tally, including deaths and recoveries, reached 6,529, said authorities
Details expected soon on reopening of schools
DAILY calls between head teachers, the Education Department and teaching unions are continuing during this week’s scheduled half-term break in a bid to identify a way of safely reopening schools in June.
Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy
Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.
Burundi opposition to contest polls loss
CNL officials preparing appeals, says a party lawmaker.
S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19
SEOUL, May 27 — Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said today. The symptoms of “Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children” (MIS-C) are...
Video on Sani Abacha isolation centre aimed at discrediting COVID-19 fight - Ganduje
A statement signed by the commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said there was no iota of truth in whatever the video clips attempted to portray.
4 new Covid-19 cases in Chandigarh’s Bapu Dham Colony
All people are contacts of patients who have already been diagnosed as Covid-19 positive.
Australia eyes New Zealand travel 'bubble' as cases fall
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Falling numbers of active coronavirus cases in Australia and New Zealand are paving the way for the easing of travel restrictions between the two countries, health officials said on Wednesday, even as Australia recorded its youngest coronavirus death.
New Finas chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid says lack of exposure to film and TV industry not a hindrance
KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 27 — The new chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Zakaria Abdul Hamid said his lack of exposure to the industry is no obstacle to handling the responsibility that he has been entrusted with. He said although he did not have any background in the...
Yob spat at nurses in Paisley's Royal Alexandra Hospital after refusing to wear a mask
He was at the A&E department when he caused a disturbance
Eleanor Schlafly Never Married, But Her Legacy Still Lives On
In the series finale of Mrs. America, Phyllis Schlafly’s pitiable sister-in-law Eleanor, played with rending quiet by Jeanne Tripplehorn, is allowed a glimmer of hope. After listening to a banquet speech in which Phyllis thanks almost everyone in…
US DOJ closing insider trading probes into three senators, reports WSJ
WASHINGTON, May 27 — The US Department of Justice is closing probes into three US senators over stock trades made shortly before the coronavirus market turmoil, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday, citing people familiar with the matter. The three senators include Republicans Kelly...
China stocks fall on rising Sino-U.S. tensions, economic worries
SHANGHAI — China stocks fell on Wednesday as rising Sino-U.S. tensions and lingering worries over the coronavirus damage on the economy curbed risk appetite.
'Gulabo Sitabo' song 'Jootam Phenk': Amitabh Bachchan-Ayushmann Khurrana's banter makes track fun-filled watch
The first song of 'Gulabo Sitabo' titled 'Jootam Phenk' is out and picturised on Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana.
India underlines faith in HCQ: drug’s benefits outweigh risks
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine: There is enough experience in the country of using HCQ, and sufficient data from observational and case control studies to warrant its use, the government said.
Move on! Government tells public to stop being outraged about Dominic Cummings
Housing minister Robert Jenrick risked further intensifying the row over Boris Johnson's top aide by suggesting the anger had gone on too long because Mr Cummings' behaviour was "reasonable"
Rangers could confirm £3million transfer of Ianis Hagi from Genk later today
RANGERS could confirm the £3million transfer of Ianis Hagi from Genk later today. SunSport understands the Romanian international has already agreed personal terms on a three-year deal. Sky Sports …
Pound-to-Australian Dollar Downtrend Intact and Set to Endure as Support Comes Under Pressure
The British Pound's downtrend against the Australian Dollar looks set to remain in place for the foreseeable future says a note foreign exchange analysts
Flood, COVID-19 double whammy in Assam: One death, 2.71 lakh affected in flood; 92 new COVID-19 cases in 24-hours
Flood in Assam claimed one life on Wednesday and affected over 2.71 lakh people in 11 districts as the state government stepped up efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the relief camps. A man
Labour reforms: Centre to tell states not to rewrite laws
As reported by FE earlier, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat proposed/issued orders, suspending key provisions of labour laws.
SoFi Sees Investor Accounts Double Thanks To Fractional Shares
The CEO of SoFi, the personal finance company based in San Francisco, said its investor accounts have doubled this year, mostly due to fractional shares.
ETF route: Bharat Bond to help CPSEs raise Rs 34,000 crore in FY21
Debt mobilisation via this route might rise to Rs 50,000 crore or higher in FY22
Will mail-in voting turn Election Day into Election Week? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about whether President Donald Trump will use the delay to sow doubts about the results.
The best Chromebooks for kids
Finding the best Chromebooks for kids is no easy task. These need to be durable, efficient, and offer great value. Take a look at our top picks.
New York's Cuomo says Congress 'abusing' states worst hit by coronavirus
By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on Wednesday for the U.S.
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months
More than 83% of those deaths could have been avoided if the US had locked down two weeks earlier, some research suggests.
Peter Manfredonia, UConn student accused of deadly crime spree, arrested in Maryland
A fugitive college student suspected in two Connecticut slayings has been caught in Maryland, police announced late Wednesday night.
COVID-19: Nigeria may begin use of dogs for detections
A pilot study on the use of dogs, to diagnose the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic ravaging many countries, may start in Nigeria in July.
World class ‘Rail Trail’ locked in for Northern NSW
A world class walking and cycling trail between Murwillumbah and Crabbes Creek how now been set in stone. The NSW Government has confirmed $7.8 million in funding for the construction of the Tweed…
Super 30 fame Anand Kumar, CSC to tutor rural students for IIT-JEE for Re 1
Noted mathematician Kumar will develop a course module online to train students from weak financial backgrounds for the Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE).
COVID-19 Informer: Boris Johnson still in hot water, US passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths
Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.
Lawmakers Urged to Help Minorities Hit Hardest by Pandemic
As the U.S. death toll passed 100,000 on Wednesday, public health experts told a House panel that the federal government must do more to help communities of color ravaged by Covid-19.
White House: US President Trump will sign an executive order shortly regarding social media companies
Adding to the slew of updates from the US, the White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany recently announced that US President Trump will sign an ex
Canadian judge OKs U.S. extradition case for Weng Wanzhou to proceed
May 27 (UPI) -- A judge in Canada ruled Wednesday that the United States can continue its fight to extradite a senior Huawei executive arrested in 2018 on conspiracy and fraud charges.
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment
WASHINGTON, May 28 — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday China had undermined Hong Kong's autonomy so fundamentally that the territory no longer warranted special treatment under US law, a potentially big blow to its status as a major financial hub. Pompeo's certification to the US...
This is why The Zimbabwe Dollar remains our best foot forward
ZW$ remains our best foot forward-At the rate at the Zimbabwe dollar is losing its intrinsic value, it may just be a matter of time
Consider Bank of America Stock a Buy If Markets Retest Lows
Oversold BAC stock could rebound in the short term. But long-term upside in the big bank's shares could be a challenge.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Space Suits Sure Are Something
Elon Musk was set to launch humans (NASA astronauts) into space today, but the flight was delayed due to weather. The next potential windows are this Saturday and Sunday. We don’t know how that’s going to go. But look at this suit!
AMD Radeon RX 5300 leak suggests Team Red may release another budget contender soon
A benchmark for what could be the AMD Radeon RX 5300 with 3GB GDDR6 RAM and boost clock speed of 1,900MHz has surfaced.
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system.
OnePlus wants to get back to its roots with cheap phones
OnePlus has gotten away from what kickstarted their brand in recent years. The original OnePlus One was an incredibly cheap phone especially for the specs,
America to face the hardest job losses due to pandemic, ILO says
The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said on Wednesday.
WA sends bureaucrat to China on 'Belt and Road' mission after Premier rules out deal with Beijing
The WA government has sent a senior bureaucrat on a mission to China organised by an organisation advising the Victorian government on its Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing.
Afghanistan records 625 new positive cases of coronavirus in past 24 hours
The authorities in Afghanistan recorded 625 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country in the past 24 hours.
The inescapable truths investors face now
Covid-19 reality: What the combination of higher savings rates and lower capital investment means for global growth.
PSA: You Can Watch Seasons Of ‘The Bachelor,’ 'BiP,' & More On HBO Max Right Now
Exciting news for Bachelor Nation: The Bachelor is available on HBO Max — well, some of it. While the streamer service doesn’t have the full, extensive catalogue of the ABC dating reality TV series franchise, there are a handful of seasons from…
Critic's Appreciation: Larry Kramer, the Voice That Would Not Be Silenced
A vital conduit of galvanizing rage through the early years of the AIDS pandemic, the Tony-winning playwright of 'The Normal Heart' never relinquished his impassioned anger.
Ohio counties sue major pharmacies for role in opioid crisis
May 27 (UPI) -- Two Ohio counties on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against several major U.S. pharmacies, stating they were complicit in perpetuating the opioid crisis.
Mary-Kate Olsen's ex Olivier Sarkozy 'moved his ex-wife' into mansion 'the moment' she left
Mary-Kate Olsen's estranged husband Oliver Sarkozy reportedly moved his ex-wife, Charlotte Bernard, their two children and his mother into their shared home as soon as she left
USTR office: Strongly disagrees with US Court of International Trade's decision...
Early Thursday morning in Asia, the US Trade Representative's office (USTR) marked its disagreement with the US Court of International Trade's decisio
Emily Writes: In celebration of Soft TV
Emily Writes celebrates wholesome shows and the rise of cosy television. The world is frightening right now. From Covid-19 to climate change, just watching the news can be overwhelming let alone going outside. This horror is the perfect environment for what I call Soft TV to flourish. Wholesome r
FRA claims: Appeals facilitated against orders of district panels
The modification incorporates a provision enabling rightful claimants of forest rights to appeal against the order of DLCs.
Trump says he’ll be back for delayed SpaceX rocket launch
President Trump has confirmed he will be back in Florida on Saturday after Wednesday’s highly anticipated SpaceX rocket launch was canceled due to bad weather. “Thank you to @NASA and
Dow soars 553 points on mounting optimism around a strong economic recovery
US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that global authorities were taking measures to boost economies. The European ...
Maryland lifts more coronavirus restrictions, will allow outdoor dining
Maryland is set to lift additional statewide coronavirus restrictions, and restaurants will be allowed to begin outdoor dining this weekend, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced.
Communications Systems: Needs Sustained Bottom-Line Growth To Move The Share Price
Firm posts negative earnings in the first quarter. Once again this showed that the company is absent any real competitive advantage. No need to push the boundar
Bong Go regularly given airtime in state media broadcasts on coronavirus
The longtime Duterte aide, criticized for being 'epal,' is featured in almost every episode of Laging Handa PH, a public briefing supposed to be dedicated to COVID-19
Hard Rock Stadium's drive-in theater allows cars on the field (sorta)
Without the Miami Dolphins playing, the Hard Rock Stadium in in Miami Gardens, Florida, will open for drive-in movies.
Heir To Huawei
With Huawei having to confront the prospect of becoming primarily a domestic brand, it makes sense for the world’s second largest manufacturer of smartphones – and almost certain to be the next No.1 – to make its own chips.
Chrome for Android appears to have severe freezing issues on OnePlus devices
Reports a rising of an issue with Google Chrome on OnePlus devices, with smartphones locking up and even major app crashes when using the mobile browser.
Khloe Kardashian Claps Back After KarJenners Are Criticized For Not Social Distancing Their Kids
Khloe Kardashian issued an epic response to haters who criticized her family for seemingly not social distancing.
Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis across higher education, for both institutions and learners. But these new challenges are coming to rest on old inequalities that kept many low and middle-income ...
Coronavirus: Aulas predicts financial difficulties for 'many French clubs'
The cancellation of the Ligue 1 season could cause "a real problem" for a number of clubs, according to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas.
COVID-19 lockdown: Tourism ministry extends validity of approval, classification of hotels till June end
Due to the postponement of inspection work and application scrutiny during the lockdown period, it has decided to allow six months' relaxation or extension to all categories of tour operators.
OnePlus Launcher v4.4.7 brings support for Freeform windows, new app switcher
The v4.4.7 update for the OnePlus Launcher has added some nifty new tricks including support for Android's Freeform windows, plus more.
France Bars Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 Treatment
The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a potentially harmful drug being promoted by President Donald Trump.
YouTube Kids is now available for Apple TV
Featuring a full range of parental controls.
After Twitter erupts with disgust, Kent apologises for hurting sentiments, takes down 'insensitive' advertisement
After it received massive backlash for an advertisement portraying domestic helps as infection carriers, Kent RO Systems on Wednesday said that it has taken down its controversial and insensitive 'Atta & Bread Maker' ad.
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire contestant is hailed one of the 'best ever' by Jeremy Clarkson as she storms to £250K without using a lifeline before losing the £500K question - so, can you replicate her 13-question winning streak?
Last night a Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant had viewers on the edges of their seat as she gambled on the £500,000 question despite still having a lifeline left - losing £125,000.
NASA, SpaceX Gear Up for Historic Crewed Launch Today
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West Midlands’ 111 ambulance call answering 'is best in the country'
The West Midlands’ 111 service was the only one in the country to meet a national call-answering target, performing nearly twice as well as providers in some other areas, its chief says.
Kano faults viral video on isolation centre, says claim is misleading
Kano State government has described the viral footage on the social media on Dangote Isolation entre at Sani Abacha Stadium as misleading and unfounded. The video clip depicted an abandoned project at the site, showing empty bed space with meant for the centre littered around the premises. The voice note note on the clip also […]
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
Shinji Aoba is accused of storming into Kyoto Animation's No. 1 studio on July 18 last year, setting it on fire and killing 36 people, and injuring more than 30 others.
Merck buys Themis as part of drive for COVID-19 drugs and vaccines
Merck & Co/MSD has been conspicuous by its absence from the industry-wide effort to develop coronavirus therapies, but has now unveiled a broad effort across drugs and vaccines.
‘Planning continues’ for 2020 T20 World Cup
The event is scheduled to take place in Australia from October 18 to November 15.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: AIFF says venues for mega event will be ready in time despite COVID-19 pandemic
Footballing activities in India is currently suspended due to the health crisis but Das said preparatory camp for the U-17 probables would start soon.
Poor and black ‘invisible cyclists’ need to be part of post-pandemic transport planning too
Low-income and minority groups are often reliant on cheaper modes of transport, but many find cycling to work problematic.
Enterprise Products Partners - A +9% Yield From A Best In Breed Midstream
Enterprise Products Partners has a massive amount of liquidity, enough to cover 2 years of the company’s distributions. The company is focused on reducing capit
Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Purchases 1,434 Shares of Brighthouse Financial Inc (NASDAQ:BHF)
Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank lifted its position in Brighthouse Financial Inc (NASDAQ:BHF) by 18.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 9,348 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,434 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s holdings in Brighthouse Financial were worth […]
While Asian countries reel from Covid-19 economic fallout, Chinese investors buy luxury property from ‘Singapore to Sydney’
While Asian countries reel from Covid-19 economic fallout, Chinese investors buy luxury property from ‘Singapore to Sydney’
Tyson to appear on AEW Dynamite on TSN2
Fresh off presenting Cody with his TNT Championship at last Saturday night's Double or Nothing pay-per-view, Mike Tyson will return to an All Elite Wrestling ring on Wednesday's edition of Dynamite. You can catch all of the AEW Dynamite action LIVE tonight at 8pm et/5pm pt on TSN2 and TSN Direct.
#MeToo, phase 2: Doc explores heavy burden on women of colour
There’s an elegant, almost poetic silence to one of the most compelling scenes of “On the Record,” a powerful new documentary about sexual violence that knows just when to dial down to a hushed quiet. In the early morning darkness of Dec.
IPL would be a great fit if T20 World Cup postponement opens up a window, says Pat Cummins
Due to begin in Australia in October, the ICC men’s T20 World Cup is looking increasingly unlikely amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
Nasa SpaceX launch - as it happened: Historic liftoff cancelled moments before takeoff over weather
Nasa has postponed its first launch of astronauts from US soil in nine years due to bad weather, just minutes before lift-off.Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley were due to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on a rocket and capsule system built by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's
Overall stable and controllable: China on situation at India border
China on Wednesday reiterated that its stance on the border issues with India is consistent and clear, stressing that the situation in the China-India border area is "overall stable and controllable."
Comedian Sil Fox cleared of sexual assault
Comedian Sylvester "Sil" Fox has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman in a pub in Dublin city centre.
Rally in bank stocks purely a function of F&O expiry: Sana Securities
‘It seems to be some kind of herd mentality and that could be one reason for todays move
Tawau Health Office seeking foreign worker for Covid-19 test
TAWAU, May 27 — The Tawau Health Office is in the midst of tracking down a foreigner believed to be working at an oil palm plantation here for a Covid-19 screening test. According to sources, the man, who did not possess valid documentation, had allegedly entered the country from Indonesia...
Locked down working mothers do bulk of childcare and housework
Researchers warned that "there is a risk of reversing some of the progress made in narrowing the gender wage gap over recent decades" because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why Trump’s Popularity Surge Faded So Quickly
The phenomenon demonstrates the rise and fall of dominant leaders in turbulent times
Kilkenny-based Entegro creates 50 jobs from broadband contract
Telecoms company will design fibre optic networks for National Broadband Plan
Germany, Vietnam, and New Zealand have reopened schools. Here’s what the US can learn.
Some students are even administering coronavirus tests on themselves.
[Update: 8 million] Google removes millions of negative TikTok reviews from the Play Store
Google has removed millions of negative reviews of short-form video-sharing app TikTok, after brigading by disgruntled Indian fans.
Two-thirds of businessmen say cyber crime could occur more during Covid-19 than before: Survey
The CrowdStrike Work Security Index has said that there was a 100x increase in Covid-19 themed malicious files between February and March.A total of 4,048 senior decision-makers in India, Australia, F
SAI plan to get cooks from Kerala centre
More sports News: The Sports Authority of India, South Centre, home to the Indian men’s and women’s hockey squad and around a dozen elite athletes training for the Toky
Man Utd take out bumper £140m loan that could be used to fund transfer spree
United are still hopeful of landing some of their expensive transfer targets despite executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward admitted it would not be "business as usual" for the club this summer
Redmi 1A display with 60Hz refresh rate announced at RMB 689
After splitting from Xiaomi, Redmi is looking to branch out, and as such has announced the new Redmi 1A display. It is priced at RMB 689.
Blue Dart: Muted volumes, revenues amid high costs to weigh on margins
Given the sharply lower operating performance, the company reported a loss (after adjustments) of Rs 8 crore as compared to analyst estimates which had pegged the profit number at Rs 30 crore
Mafia 3's Definitive Edition Patch Somehow Removes PS4 Pro Support
Dev team is working on a fix
Suspect named after emergency worker is attacked in house
He was also charged with criminal damage and racially aggravated public order
As of July 4th, Motorsport UK wants to race again: "Should support the economy"
The United Kingdom is lagging slightly behind in the control of the COVID-19 coronavirus, but here too the measures are slowly being relaxed. Reason for the motorsport federation Motorsport UK to make plans so that people can race again quickly.
ARM Announces New Cortex CPU And Mali GPU For Future Smart Devices
ARM, the company that has its hands in almost every chipset on the current market, recently announced its next-generation lineup of products, designed for
India, Africa favour new dimensions to multifaceted partnership in post-Covid world order
“We have common interests on international issues; UN reforms, counter terrorism, peace keeping, cyber security and energy security,” Rahul Chhabra, Indias High Commissioner to Kenya and Ambassador to Somalia, said as he highlighted multifarious collaboration between India and Africa in handling challenges thrown by the pandemic
Relief From Heatwave In North India Soon! Temperature Likely To Dip Down From May 29
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that there might be some relief in the heatwave conditions from May 29. Many places in North India recorded temperatures over 45 degrees celsius.
BitGo Launches New Offering Institutional Trading Service Through New Entity BitGo Prime
Digital asset custody provider BitGo announced on Wednesday it is now offering institutional trading services through its new entity, BitGo Prime. BitGo claims
Former Gloucestershire captain Tony Brown dies aged 83
Brown’s 489 first-class appearances for Gloucestershire put him seventh on the club’s all-time list.
Facebook algorithms promote divisive content, but company decided not to act
Facebook algorithms are partly programmed and partly based on machine learning, which explains why the company had to carry out research to learn...
Peloton Stock Is Only a Buy On the Next Pullback
PTON stock has rallied as demand has skyrocketed. But the rally looks like it's gone a bit too far. Investors would do well to stay patient.
Grassley says White House ‘failed’ to explain why IGs were fired
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is calling out the White House for failing to adequately explain President Trump’s recent firings of inspectors general, claiming that the removals violated requirements to provide Congress with the reasoning for such decisions.
Knox County, Nashville enter phase 2 of reopening
Knox County and the city of Nashville, which is consolidated with Davidson County, entered phase two of reopening this week: Nashville on Monday and Knox County on Tuesday.
Engineering firm Downer secures $294m Eliwana contract from Fortescue
Downer EDI has secured a contract from Fortescue to complete works at the Eliwana iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
What triggered the 15% rally in bank stocks today?
Nifty Bank, which consists of 10 stocks, saw its best day in about two months.
College football 2020: Preseason top 25 rankings, bowl projections, All-Americans and more
Sporting News is preparing for the 2020 college football season, and we have all the offseason content you need here to get ready.
Mistakes happen, not good to amplify small negative points: Ambassador of Zambia to China
Zambia's Ambassador to China dismissed the reports by some Western media outlets about Africans being discriminated against because of the novel coronavirus.
Antigraft group reports KPK’s new law enforcement deputy over ethical violation
Newly appointed KPK law enforcement deputy Karyoto violated the antigraft body's code of ethics in a recent arrest involving a university staffer, according to the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Community (MAKI).
Six-match ban for player charged with racial abuse of Irish midfielder Alan McCormack
Elliott Whitehouse admitted referring to McCormack as ‘a pikey’ during a game last November.
House Republicans file lawsuit against Nancy Pelosi to end proxy voting
The lawsuit alleges that the proxy vote legislation passed by the House earlier this month is unconstitutional and sets a dangerous precedent.
New Zealand Cricket to cut jobs by 10-15% to cope with economic fallout of COVID-19 pandemic
New Zealand Cricket is looking to shed around 10 to 15 percent of its staff and save NZ$ 6 million in operation costs as it copes with the "challenges" posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
FSMA: Belgians Traded 5 Times More BEL 20 Shares amid COVID-19
According to the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), a Belgian regulator, investors traded BEL 20 shares up to five times more.
South Korea sees highest daily coronavirus spike in more than a month
South Korea reported its highest daily spike in new coronavirus cases in about a month-and-a-half Wednesday — an outbreak linked to a now-closed facility run by one of the country’s
Minimising health risks under Covid – is easing the ban on alcohol the right move?
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa (SAAPA SA) would have preferred to see the ban on both liquor and tobacco continue under Level 3. Second best would have been for the ban on liquor to remain and that on tobacco to be lifted.
World Of Dance: Fans Accuse Makers Of Jennifer Lopez’s Show For Copying The Format Of American Idol
Jennifer Lopez's much followed show World Of Dance made its return to the television on Tuesday. While fans were rejoicing the return of the new season, they are not very much happy with the new for
Indian banks need $20 billion additional capital as credit quality weakens: Credit Suisse
The lenders would require extra capital in the coming 12 months as credit quality declines, resulting in wider provisioning
Kylian Mbappe has once again heaped praise on Liverpool FC and manager Jurgen Klopp, saying they make ‘winning look easy’
Kylian Mbappe has once again heaped praise on Liverpool FC and manager Jurgen Klopp, continuing his flirtation with the English Premier League club.
UK's Frost: EU has a lot on its plate right now
The European Union has a lot on its plate right now and it's important they keep enough focus on Brexit negotiations and do not relegate them, the UK'
Food trucks may be the perfect solution to feed customers’ nostalgia for dining out as the future of the restaurant industry remains uncertain
Coronavirus is changing everything, including how we eat, and the impact on the food industry can’t be overstated. During the first 22 days of March alone, the restaurant industry saw a $25 billion loss in revenue. That number soared to $80 billion in April, but concern goes beyond sobering statistics.
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president’s claims. Trump, without offering any evidence,...
Aigen Investment Management LP Purchases Shares of 15,169 NCR Co. (NYSE:NCR)
Aigen Investment Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of NCR Co. (NYSE:NCR) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 15,169 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $268,000. A number of other institutional investors have also made […]
PBoC: China to roll out 11 financial reform measures in near-term
The People's Bank of China (PBoC) on Wednesday announced that China will be rolling out 11 financial reform measures in the near-term. "China will dee
GRAPHIC: Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man
The Minneapolis police chief said the department would conduct a full internal investigation, and prosecutors will decide whether to file criminal charges against the officers involved.
Harare man jailed for conning a Singaporean investor
A 38-year-old Harare man has been jailed an effective 7 years for conning a Singaporean investor in a USD$500 000 business venture.Fradreck Utsiwegota appeared ...
Despite COVID-19 Crisis Britain Has Not Let Its Guard Down To Terrorist Threat, Says Expert
The British state, including the security forces, have been focusing on the threat from COVID-19 since it arrived in February. So does that mean the police are letting...
EUR/GBP clings to gains near daily tops, still below mid-0.8900s
The shared currency caught some fresh bids in the last hour and lifted the EUR/GBP cross to daily tops, around the 0.8935 region. The cross stalled it
Madras HC puts brakes on state government's plan to convert Jayalalitha's house into memorial
The court said that the former CM's niece J Deepa and nephew J Deepa are her class II legal heirs and only a portion of the property can be converted to a memorial if required.
Man Killed For Stealing From Prophet Bushiri In South Africa
Man killed for stealing from prophet Bushiri in South Africa. Another was rushed to hospital where he is currentlyu receiving medical treatment.
Coronavirus: What is involved in the EU’s recovery plan?
Q&A: What are the main stumbling blocks, and how will the plan affect Ireland?
Banks go digital to maintain social distancing in post Covid world
Contactless services set to gain ground
Facebook Stock to $1,000? It’s Possible Now Thanks to Shops
Newly announced Facebook Shops is a game-changer which cracks the ultra-valuable social commerce code, and could push FB stock to $1,000.
Amid reports of rift, Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with MVA alliance partners
The discussion on the ongoing lockdown and the decision of lifting it in some areas are on the agenda list of this meeting.
Facebook Releases CatchUp, An App That Targets FaceTime Audio
While the world is focusing on releasing apps that adhere to the video conferencing services, Facebook has released a new app called "CatchUp" that targets people who are looking to make audio calls. Surely, it might sound strange to some but it seems that this app is going to compete with FaceTime Audio. With CatchUp, …
Bank Hapoalim: Up to 1,000 employees to be laid off due to coronavirus - Inside Israel
Bank Hapoalim announces plan to lay off up to 1,000 employees, in effort to raise efficacy and save on salaries.
It’s Time to Take Ford Out to the Junkyard
Highly leveraged and with little wiggle room to emerge quickly from the coronavirus shutdown, the deck is stacked against F stock.
Finidi George slams Taribo for claiming players camped ladies at France ‘98
Finidi George, ex-Nigerian international, has stated that he wasn't aware some players had ladies in their rooms prior to Super Eagles 2nd round loss to Denmark
June’s Games with Gold include Destroy All Humans! & Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Microsoft have unveiled the range of games being offered through Games with Gold in June, featuring Shantae and the Pirate's Curse and Destroy All Humans!As usual, there's two Xbox One games and t
Donbas warlord's official residence address in Russia revealed – media
Journalists found new evidence of Pushilin's strong ties with Russia, this time – through real estate paperwork.
DeVos Would Send Millions of Federal Dollars to Private Schools
Secretary of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is planning to funnel tens of millions of dollars of federal coronavirus aid to private schools, most of which have religious affiliations.
Coronavirus: States to clear operation of international flights
Stranded passengers told to register with Indian missions, download Aarogya Setu App
'Disturbing' Ont. long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
When a bombshell report from the Canadian Armed Forces outlining a litany of problems at five long-term care homes released on Tuesday, family members say they're not surprised.
New Finas chairman pledges to strengthen creative industry
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The new chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), Zakaria Abd Hamid, will meet stakeholders of the arts industry soon to discuss its direction and ways to strengthen development of the local creative industry. Zakaria said he is committed to...
WTI attempts a bounce above $34 mark ahead of API data
WTI (July futures on Nymex) witnessed a quick bounce from daily lows of 33.52 and regained the 34 handle in the last hour, now consolidating above the
Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52- million deal
TORONTO — Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.
Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor
The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.
Trump on Twitter mocks Biden for wearing a face mask
"I thought it was very unusual he had one on," the president said when asked about his tweet.
Facebook testing new audio calling app CatchUp
Facebook has announced the testing of a new audio calling app called CatchUp, featuring indicators that show when your contacts are ready to receive a call. Better still, you don't need a Facebook account to use it.
Manchester United ready to try ambitious swap deal to clinch Jadon Sancho transfer
Manchester United are reportedly ready to try offering Alexis Sanchez to Borussia Dortmund as part of their bid to clinch the transfer of Jadon Sancho. This somewhat ambitious move has been mentioned in a report by Mundo Deportivo, who note that Dortmund may struggle to afford Sanchez’s considerable wage packet. MORE: (Photos) Stylish Manchester United 2020/21 […]
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test
The Centre for Wildlife Health in Bhubaneswar was contacted to facilitate the process, she said adding that efforts are on to ascertain how the pangolin found its way into the quarantine centre.
Heartwarming moment police and pedestrian help a group of ducks cross the road
A video has emerged on social in which a group of ducks could be seen crossing the road with the help of police and pedestrians. The video generated reactions.
Slack threatens Microsoft's entire Office 365 empire: CEO Butterfield
In a different universe where Slack is incredibly successful over the next two years and 98% of knowledge workers use Slack, says CEO Stewart Butterfield
French power couple lose money laundering appeal
A French political power couple lost their appeal Wednesday against a money laundering conviction, capping a fall from grace spurred by accusations they illegally pocketed millions of euros in public funds while in office.
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011
Weather conditions look favourable as SpaceX looks set to become the first private company to put humans in orbit.
Queensland man aged 30 dies from coronavirus
A 30-year-old man from central Queensland is believed to be Australia's 103rd coronavirus fatality. His partner is in hospital with symptoms of the virus.
Warner Beach band is ready to ‘Manuvah’ with new EP
Formed in 2007, the four-piece band has appeared multiple times at Splashy Fen.
Horrifying moment a hippo throws an impala over its head in a South African river after battling circling hyenas and wild dogs
The rare riverside battle of four species was filmed in Kruger National Park. Photographer Rogan Kerr and field guide Francois Pienaar took videos of the hippo fighting African wild dogs and killing an impala.
Woman who threatened to call police on black birdwatcher in New York's Central Park loses job
A clip posted on Twitter showing the incident has been viewed millions of times.
Tom Brady challenges Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson to compete on his turf
Tom Brady issued a challenge of his own to Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson on Tuesday after his pairing lost over the weekend in ‘The Match: Champions for Charity.”
COVID-19: Chloroquine trial to continue in Nigeria - The Nation Nigeria
Nigeria will continue with the solidarity trial of chloroquine for COVID-19 treatment, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration ...
Global stocks are mixed after Trump promised 'interesting' action against China, while Europe awaits a huge new stimulus package, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Trump warned Hong Kong was at risk of losing its status as a global financial centre if China's proposed national security law goes ahead as planned.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Metso unveils new crushing and screening plant concepts for mining
Metso has introduced two new solutions for crushing and screening plants namely, flexible FIT stations and smart Foresight stations.
Medicare Recipients May Get Insulin at $35 Per Month
Beginning next year, people on some Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plans who need insulin will be able to access the lifesaving medication for just $35 a month, according to a new plan announced by the White House.
IOTA Foundation and Law Firm Dentons Present DLT-Powered Digital Health Passport
In the recently concluded Global Legal Hackathon, Germany-based IOTA Foundation and U.S.-based law firm Dentons developed a distributed ledger technology-based (DLT) digital health passport called Selv.
Random and weird facts about Ireland
Us Irish are a mercurial bunch but honestly some of these tidbits will make most Irish go... "Hmmm!" Sex equality in the workforce - In 1976 the Irish Government was rapped on the knuckles for failing to comply with the European Economic Community guidelines by implementing the agreed sex equality legislation.
Bible Verse Speaking Against Wearing 'Religious Mask' Gets Attention After Pope's Public Mass
On Sunday, Pope Francis delivered a mass blessing for the first time in three months; the move that was both supported and criticised by many in relation to existing...
'Mr. Trump is debasing his office': The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy theory, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
SBI cuts fixed deposit rates by 40 bps; check out new rates
The new rates on retail term deposits are applicable from May 27, according to data available on the bank's website
Ian Bishop compares current Indian pace unit to intimidating West Indies bowlers of past
Ian Bishop said the trend started with the likes of Zaheer Khan, RP Singh, Munaf Patel following in the footsteps of Javagal Srinath and Kapil Dev in the 2000s.
President Donal Trump to attend launch of NASA astronauts for the first time in nine years, from America
Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are scheduled to blast off on Thursday, 2.00 am IST from launch pad 39A from the Kennedy Space Centre.
Bihar Board class 10th result: Farmer’s son from Rohtas village tops matric exam, aspires to get into IIT
Himanshu scored 96.20 per cent and said the key to cracking any exam is consistency. He said that most students start preparing for exams only in the last few months. He suggested students to be consistent in efforts to be clear about concepts.
Gary Nevile makes Premier League demand affecting Aston Villa
Aston Villa news - clubs are expected to vote on contact training return in the latest phase of 'Project Restart'
Bru resettlement in North Tripura hits roadblock as civil societies threaten bandh
As per the resettlement agreement signed by the central government in January this year, 32,000 Bru migrants living in Tripura since 1997 would be permanently settled in the state.
Need funds after job loss? Your life insurance policy may help you get it in an easy way
People facing job loss or salary cuts may be in financial distress and need funds urgently to meet their day-to-day expenses.
Saracens bring in Wales scrum-half Aled Davies on a three-year deal
The club will play in the second tier of English rugby next season due to their salary cap infringements.
EU Commission proposes €750 billion recovery fund in wake of Covid-19 crisis
The European Commission is proposing a €750 billion recovery fund to reboot economies hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, EU officials said on Wednesday.
Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of unarmed black man
The death comes amid outrage over the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man shot by a white father and son while jogging
John Lewis reveals first stores to reopen doors on June 15
The retailer said it will reopen two stores on Monday June 15, followed by a further 11 sites on Thursday June 18.
The right's 'rule of law' hypocrisy
The same right-wing movement that cheers President Trump's draconian immigration crackdowns in the name of enforcing the "rule of law" is now in full defiance mode against the lockdowns in the name of freedom
Geneva Motor Show Might Not Return Until 2022
The 2020 Geneva Motor Show became one of the first high-profile automotive events to be canceled due to the...
Facebook’s Digital Wallet Calibra Gets a New Name Change
Libra digital wallet and Facebook subsidiary Calibra has been rebranded to Novi. Although now known by a new name, the digital wallet still maintains its goal of making financial services accessible to more people globally.
New Windows 10 bug has broken updates – but Microsoft has promised a fix
A new Windows 10 bug is causing updates to not install properly, but Microsoft says it’s on the case.
John Lewis reveals first stores to reopen doors on June 15
The retailer said it will reopen two stores on Monday June 15, followed by a further 11 sites on Thursday June 18.
Inside story of Sir Alex Ferguson's failed Man Utd transfer pursuit of Gareth Bale
Bale first came under United's radar at the start of his career with Southampton, and may well have ended up there rather than Tottenham had Ferguson upped his offer
Dr Noor Hisham: No other Covid-19 case yet from post-Cabinet meeting that led to PM being quarantined
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The government officer, who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a recent post-Cabinet meeting, is recovering well and still shows no other symptoms of the disease, aside from lethargy, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He reiterated that...
161 PDLs, 33 prison execs positive for COVID
SOME 161 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and 33 prison officials have tested positive for the deadly COVID-19 in Bureau of Corrections penal facilities as of May 25.
Solskjaer explains what Manchester United have learnt ahead of restart
The Premier League could resume in June and the Bundesliga is already back underway.
Stock Market Investment in times of Covid-19: Time to rebalance your portfolio, stay invested for long term
Stock markets are hard to predict. The best way to time the market is to remain invested in the market.
Carol Vorderman sizzles in rare bikini snap after blasting her necklace to space
Former Countdown star Carol delighted her admirers with a throwback photograph of herself sporting the skimpy number
Petition calls for councillor's dismissal after caravan 'parked outside neighbour's front door'
It has gathered more than 1,000 signatures
8 Surprising Facts About Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Van Damme—a.k.a. The "Muscles from Brussels"—has had a long and storied career full of highs and lows, including the time he threw a papaya at a producer's head.
What this massive rotating disk galaxy tells us about our early universe
Current models of massive galaxy formation suggest that they evolve as part of a slow growth process, gradually increasing in size through mergers with smaller galaxies and the accumulation of clumps of hot gas. This means that most galaxies should have reached massive size relatively late in the course of the Universe’s 13.8 billion years […]
IPL SRL | RR vs KXIP Evaluation Chart: Samson, Buttler star for Royals’ win in a high-scoring encounter
In a game, 470 runs were scored in 40 overs, it was Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler who were the two biggest stars for Rajasthan Royals, who secured a 34-run win. KL Rahul and Glenn Maxwell headlined Punjab’s charge in the run-chase as the away side ended up with 218, a pretty good reply indeed.
‘Another example of LFC dragging their feet…’ Some Reds online irritated by latest Werner report
We’re really not sure how any Liverpool fan can be annoyed at the club in regards to its work in the transfer window over the past five years, in all honesty. The number of failures can be co…
Xiaomi teases Mi branded laptops for India, could launch in next few weeks
After launching its flagship Mi 10, Xiaomi may be bringing its much-awaited Mi series laptops to the Indian market.
J&K Govt Extends Ban On High Speed Internet Till June 17
Ignoring the calls for resumption of 4G internet services in the UT over coronavirus pandemic, the JK Govt on Wednesday extended ban on high speed internet till June 17
British Tour heralds return of elite-level tennis in UK
LONDON: A series of professional tennis events will take place in Britain from early July as the sport continues to emerge from the shutdown ...
6 Reasons The Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ Bundle Is The Only Streaming Package You Need, If You Had To Pick Just One
We only recommend products we love and that we think you will, too. We may receive a portion of sales from products purchased from this article, which was written by our Branded team. Whether you're cooped up with roommates or family, or you're…
Investigators scour Pakistan air crash site for clues and cockpit voice recorder
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A team of Pakistani and French investigators on Wednesday sifted through the wreckage of a Pakistani airliner that crashed in the southern city of Karachi last Friday, searching for clues around what caused the worst airline disaster in the country in years.
Four positive Coronavirus tests from three Premier League clubs after latest testing
It's been reported that there have been four more positive Coronavirus tests in the Premier League...
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on South Carolina coast, could bring up to 8 inches of rain to some areas
Tropical Storm Bertha formed off the South Carolina coast Wednesday morning, the second named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.
A potential explanation for urban smog: Aerosol particle growth higher in cold climates
The effect of nitric acid on aerosol particles in the atmosphere may offer an explanation for the smog seen engulfing cities on frosty days. Under laboratory conditions, researchers at CERN in Switzerland ...
Watch SpaceX Launch NASA Astronauts to Space Live Right Here
The day has finally arrived. Today, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon and fly to the International Space Station. You can watch this historic launch live right here.
'They're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat': Spearfishing Divers Get Spooked by Great White Shark - Video
Fortunately, it appears that all the divers involved in this encounter managed to get to safety without being attacked by the shark.
Facebook reportedly had evidence that its algorithms were dividing people, but top executives killed or weakened proposed solutions, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Despite internal research finding that Facebook's platform encouraged polarization, Mark Zuckerberg and other execs nixed proposals to fix things.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
How Camille Kostek keeps busy amid pandemic: Rob Gronkowski meals, acting role
Chef Camille Kostek has got a full plate these days. On Tuesday, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit stunner gave fans a peek at her quarantine with boyfriend Rob Gronkowski, with the Buccaneers tight end
Four US policemen fired over death of black man as family demands justice
The four policemen, who caused the death of George Floyd, have been fired as the victim's family call for a murder charge.
Jhansi on alert against locusts, fire brigade ready to spray insecticide
A swarm had earlier attacked some parts of Jhansi district ion May 22 and 24 but an already alert administration, with the help of local people, eliminated over a half of it.
Yintech Investment Holdings Limited (YIN) CEO Wenbin Chen on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Yintech Investment Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:YIN) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 27, 2020 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Yvonne Young - Investor Relations
France's daily coronavirus data paves way for further lockdown easing
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s coronavirus death toll rose by less than 100 for the seventh day running on Wednesday while the number of confirmed cases climbed only modestly, according to data which indicated the worst of the pandemic could be over for the country for now.
‘5 Percent Chance’ Antonio Brown Signs With NFC Contender
According to John Clayton, the chances of Antonio Brown signing with this NFC playoff contender are very slim.
Ritchie Street shoppers park on Anna Salai, hinder traffic flow
Lanes leading to the electronics hub have been barricaded
Man says he broke into San Diego bank just so he could heat up his Hot Pockets
A man who was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Chollas View bank early Wednesday morning apparently entered the branch just so he can heat up his Hot Pocket sandwiches.
Aurora Cannabis Stock Is Worth a Look After Reliva Acquisition
Aurora stock piqued the interest of investors when the company announced its acquisition of Reliva and entry into the U.S. market.
Martin Scorsese Made a Short Film About His Lockdown Experience for BBC
This week, the BBC is set to debut a Martin Scorsese lockdown short film about the director's experiences in isolation in a self-shot film.
Coronavirus: Premier League records four new cases
Four new cases of coronavirus have been detected in the latest round of tests carried out by the Premier League..................
Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’
Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.
Gru and Minions urge handwashing, fun at home in new coronavirus public service announcement
(Reuters) - Gru and the popular yellow Minions from the animated “Despicable Me” movie franchise are urging people to keep their distance to help fight the spread of the novel coronavirus in a new public service announcement unveiled on Wednesday.
PDP reacts to hostilities between President Buhari's cabinet members
PDP in a statement on Tuesday, May 26, signed by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbodiyan, stated that the Buhari-led government has become disorganised and chaotic.
CorVel Corporation's (CRVL) CEO Michael Combs on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Matawalle urges parents to educate children
Governor .Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has urged parents and guardians in the state to use available resources and
India should pull out forces from Kalapani: Nepalese Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali
‘We had pressed India for a meeting between the Foreign Secretaries. But that did not happen’
DeAndre Baker permitted to travel for Giants duties amid armed robbery charges
DeAndre Baker is now permitted to travel outside the state of Florida “for work purposes,” according to a circuit court ruling in Broward County. Baker, the Giants’ 22-year old cornerback,
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Disney to present reopening plan for Walt Disney World
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co will present its proposal for a phased reopening of its Orlando, Florida, theme parks to a local task force on Wednesday, the company said in a statement.
China aggression on Indian army table
Top commanders deliberate over 'very tense' situation in eastern Ladakh
Premier League reveal plan for 2020-21 as West Brom and Leeds United wait on promotion
Should the season not be completed because of Covid, then clubs will be asked to approve the remainder of the campaign being determined by a points per game average
MSMEs set new world record for largest online business lesson
The attempt created a new world record for the largest online business lesson, involving 18,693 unique viewers for 30 minutes.
Two SpiceJet passengers test positive for Covid-19, crew quarantined
The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them.
Could this be the world's fastest VPN for Windows PCs?
Firetrust has launched a new VPN called HideAway which it claims is more than twice as fast than the competition.
Enjoying the fruits of their labour
Farmers deserve the freedom to market their produce at a place of their choice
Gary Naysmith recalls Gazza superglue prank and heartwarming gesture
The former midfielder spent almost two years at Goodison Park
Four more positive coronavirus tests in the Premier League across three clubs
There have now been 12 positive tests
Phantasy Star Online 2 launch marred by how shitty the Windows Store is
Many players aren't able to get the game running, though some are playing just fine.
Packers RB Aaron Jones Makes His Future NFL Plans Clear
Green bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has made his future plans clear as he's one step away from reaching free ageny.
Fauci says he wears a mask as a sign of respect, adds it's 'the kind of thing you should be doing'
Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview on Wednesday that he believes that wearing a mask during the coronavirus pandemic is a sign of respect to others.
Students can give board exams in states they are stuck amid lockdown: Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
Students appearing for the pending CBSE Class 10 & 12 examinations can do so from their current place of residence, instead of traveling back to their boarding schools several hundreds of kilometers
2 US astronauts arrive at launch pad for SpaceX launch
With thunderstorms and the possibility of tornadoes threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of commercial space travel.
US capital Washington eases coronavirus lockdown
The US capital is relaxing lockdown restrictions following a sustained period of decreased coronavirus infections, Washington's mayor said.
Viral photos of Uttarakhand forest fire on social media 'mostly fake': Govt
After the fake picture went viral, Uttarakhand Chief Minister took to Twitter to say that impact of the wildfires is not the same as propagated
Napoli could lose Koulibaly without Champions League – Dossena
Kalidou Koulibaly has been linked with a switch to the Premier League and Andrea Dossena concedes Napoli may be forced to sell him.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy
Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won a battle with Italy's culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic ...
Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada
A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.
Why Avis and Hertz Stock Just Popped, but Latam Airlines Dropped
A bullish pronouncement from JPMorgan's CEO just helped double the share price of bankrupt Hertz.
Google Lifts The Veil On What To Expect From The Android 11: Beta Launch Show Next Week
Google has taken the time to life the veil on what we going to see as part of the Android 11: Beta Launch Show next week. When everything kicks off on
Tropical Storm Bertha brings potential flooding for Carolinas, Virginia
Bertha made landfall as a tropical storm Wednesday east of Charleston, S.C., bringing winds and heavy rain to the region before weakening to a tropical depression.
Ijaws are more Biafra than Niger Delta – Minakobiribo, Biafra activist
A Biafra activist, Mr Keribo Minakobiribo Wisdom, Wednesday said that Ijaws are more Biafra than Niger Delta.
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Florida homeowner fatally shot man who smashed through door
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12 pedal edema patients shifted to Kakinada GGH
Twelve tribal people suffering from pedal edema were shifted to Kakinada Government General Hospital on Wednesday. All of them belong to Chintoor Agency where 14 persons died of the disease since Marc
Putin, Saudi crown prince agree further coordination on oil output cuts - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed during a telephone call on further
Alex Hales told he'll have to wait for England return by ODI captain Eoin Morgan
Hales hasn't played for England since before the 2019 World Cup, but last week Chris Woakes pondered on whether it was time for Hales to return
Exclusive: Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app - sources
India's antitrust body is looking into allegations that Alphabet Inc's Google is abusing its market position to unfairly promote its mobile ...
'Why Savarkar?': Naming of flyover in Bengaluru sparks political row
Siddaramaiah, former chief minister and leader of the Opposition, said the move to name the flyover after Savarkar was an insult to the freedom fighters
China Starts De-Escalating Over Ladakh Border Standoff After India Refuses To Back Down: Expert
China has now started to de-escalate its stance over the border stand-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, as per defence expert Nitin Gokhale.
Google ‘Discovery’ ads for YouTube, Gmail, and Discover now available, reach 2.9B users
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Paid lodging may soon be an option for transit passengers at Chennai aiport
Government considering setting up facility where they can stay during layovers
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday
An update to the budget was also announced.
French contact-tracing app approved by lawmakers, to launch this weekend
PARIS (Reuters) - The French government’s contact-tracing app project was approved by the lower house of parliament on Wednesday, paving the way for a weekend launch of a tool developed independently of the more widely used Apple/Google platform.
Salford student Aya Hachem was shot dead following 'business dispute between rival tyre firms', court hears
The 19-year-old was an innocent passer-by in a drive-by shooting
Over $10K raised for Cambridge woman's children after tragic crash
The 28-year-old mother was killed in a single-vehicle collision on May 24
ED files cases over seizure of drugs
The Enforcement Directorate recently registered over 20 money-laundering cases in connection with the seizure of drugs by various enforcement agencies in Punjab. The findings may be incorporated in th
No live audience in Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crowning in October
With major international events and large gatherings, including the 2020 Miss Universe pageant, in limbo due to the uncertain times brought about by the COVID-19 crisis, the finals of the new Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) pageant has been moved to a later date.
Uttarkhand wildfire: Sporadic forest fires trigger trending hashtag on social media
Uttarakhand forest fire has come in as a fresh bad news, a trend in the year 2020 which is already hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic.
HBO Max vs. HBO Go vs. HBO Now: What are the key differences?, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - HBO Max, HBO Go, and HBO Now all offer access to HBO's lineup of movies and TV shows, but there are some key differences. Here's how they stack up.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Exclusive: Nepal Foreign Minister Gyawali confident new map will pass parliament test, India keeps a close eye
Nepal's parliament could not vote today on the new map released by its government recently. In an exclusive chat, Nepal Foreign Minister Gyawali told India Today's Geeta Mohan that parliament will pass the bill soon.
Oscar Gutierrez popularly known as Rey Mysterio set to retire from wrestling
Oscar Gutierrez aka Rey Mysterio is ready to end his reign in the WWE rings. The 45-year-old gained his fame after triumphing in the Royal Rumble platform.
Road map of post-pandemic Asia may look different
Leading observers on Asia are debating whether nations in the region will consider new approaches to diplomatic and economic engagement.
India-Bound 2021 BMW 6 Series GT Revealed With Mild Hybrid Powertrain
2021 BMW 6 Series GT comes with design revisions and interior updates while boasting mild-hybrid system across the lineup
Court upholds suspension of EcoCash agents
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) acted within its mandate when it suspended EcoCash mobile money agents from conducting financial transactions to curb abuse, the High Court has ruled, and so there can be no interdict stopping it from doing so.
Text message tells vulnerable people they are dropped from shielding list
Outcry after some in England told they would lose government support without doctors being able to talk to them first
Another 209 dead from coronavirus across the UK
NHS England today recorded 183 more deaths in hospitals. Across all settings, Scotland announced 13 more deaths, Wales had 11 and Northern Ireland had two.
Himachal BJP Chief Resigns Amid Health Corruption Scandal
Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal today resigned from his post "on the basis of moral grounds," a week after a senior state health official was arrested on corruption allegations.
Call to avert domino-effect collapse of energy retailers
The proposed emergency reform comes as some smaller electricity retailers are feared to be only a few weeks away from going under because of the impact of COVID-19 on their customers.
Police Discuss Possible Sighting of Alleged Double-Murderer Peter Manfredonia Nearly a Week After Search Began
Where is Peter Manfredonia? The Connecticut man remains in the wind days after he allegedly killed two men, injured a third, committed a home invasion, and kidnapped a woman in a bid to cross state lines. Here's what to know about the ongoing case.
twenty one pilots Share Alternate Version Of New Single Level Of Concern
Listen to Level Of Concern (live from outside), an alternate version of twenty one pilots' latest single.
Varadkar defends picnic with friends at Phoenix Park
The Taoiseach's department said Varadkar was acting “in line with public health guidance” while enjoying the sun on Sunday in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Varadkar and his partner have been staying at Stewards Lodge on the nearby Farmleigh Estate, the Irish government’s official guesthouse...
Irish coronavirus reproduction rate falls
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The average number of people in Ireland infected by someone who has tested positive for the new coronavirus has fallen to 0.4 to 0.5 in the first set of data taking account of a gradual easing of restrictions, Health Minister Simon Harris said on Wednesday.
PM wants employers to re-hire, cites 'enormous financial pressure' being felt
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his 65th morning press conference to implore Canadian businesses to re-hire their employees, noting that while the COVID-19 pandemic turned lives 'upside down,' seeing as many Canadians back to work as possible will be key to Canada's economic recovery.
Mark Your Calendars: Rod Rosenstein Will Testify Before Senate on Origins of ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ Investigation
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary announced on Wednesday that former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is scheduled to testify before the panel on June 3 regarding the origins of “Crossfire Hurricane," the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation into whether members of the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Provincial court to resume some in-person proceedings next month
The Provincial Court of British Columbia will resume in-person proceedings to hear priority matters starting next month.On June 8, two courtrooms will be opened in each of six locations: Victoria, . . .
Moment dying man wobbled suitcase 'after lover zipped him inside to suffocate'
Jorge Torres wobbled the case and begged Sarah Boone to free him, only for her to laugh and swear, court papers allege
Beyond coronavirus: Dubai residents welcome the new normal as businesses reopen
A relieved lot, they say vigilance and caution will have to continue
NRL heavyweights kick off return to normality
While the Eels and Broncos were both undefeated before the NRL season was halted after two rounds, Thursday's clash carries more weight than your regular grudge match.
Favre backtracks on Dortmund exit hint following Bayern defeat
Swiss coach Lucien Favre on Wednesday back-tracked on comments he made hinting he would leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season after defeat by Bayern Munich left his team seven points adrift of the champions in the Bundesliga title race with six games left.
2 Corps members who met during NYSC in Plateau state, set to wed this Saturday (photos)
Two Corps members who met at the NYSC orientation camp in Plateau state sre set to wed this Saturday, May 30. In a statement announcing the wedding of the two corps members, Felicia Haruna from Kaduna
Patriots’ McCourty feeling good after offseason surgery
BOSTON (AP) — Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty has experienced lots of change during his 11-year NFL career. It’s why he didn’t try to hide his enthusiasm, posting a screaming image...
3 employees positive for COVID-19 at Cedar Bluff Kroger
Three Kroger associates at the Cedar Bluff location have tested positive for COVID-19, according to to an official statement from a company spokesperson.
Xbox Series X games won't just look amazing, they'll 'feel' amazing too, says Xbox boss
Xbox Series X will take advantage of higher frame rates and lower input latency, but the benefits can't be felt over video.
The Windows 10 version 2004 Media Creation Tool is now available for download
If you're looking for an official way to install the Windows 10 May 2020 Update and don't want to join the Windows Insider Program, the Media Creation Tool is now available for download.
National won't support rushing APEC Bill - Brownlee
In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.
Apec senior officials discuss possible platform for info sharing on Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) today discussed on how to formulate a possible coordinated approach to collecting and sharing information on policies and measures regarding Covid-19 and its economic effects. In his welcoming...
I'm white. My sons are black. The Central Park incident confirmed that my kids won't be safe anywhere., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - I thought moving my family to a more diverse city would protect my black children from racism. I was wrong.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Epizyme, Inc. Is Doing Everything Right But Its Shares Appear Fairly Priced
Tazverik's current FDA approval for an ultra-rare disease that, per our analysis, afflicts less than 200 patients/US/year (yes two-hundred, not a typo) & theref
Industrial reform will be PM's Everest – it won't resemble Hawke's Accord
The trade-offs that Bob Hawke could offer Australian workers are not available to Scott Morrison. He is right to attempt industrial reform, but it is a courageous and challenging path.
Coronavirus: Two more Covid-19 deaths recorded in Northern Ireland
A further two people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, according to the Department of Health.
Pandemic creating 'lockdown generation' as 1 in 6 youths stop work – U.N.
Young people are facing a 'triple shock' from the coronavirus crisis, which is not only destroying their employment but also disrupting education and training
PICK Is The Pick Of The Litter For Inflationary Times
The ETF holds the cream of the crop. If 2008-2011 is a model, PICK will perform. Early 2016 through early 2018 shows the potential. Diversify risk with PICK. In
Singh wants Ottawa to send military allegations of nursing home neglect to RCMP
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants to see the RCMP investigate conditions in long-term care homes in Ontario following allegations in a report of neglect and abuse in five homes being helped by the military.
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
3 Gold Stocks to Buy on the Dip
Profit taking is knocking gold stocks off their perch, but the weakness is temporary. Here's how to buy-the-dip for high probability profits.
Horse racing chiefs secure PPE packs for jockeys and trainers so meetings can resume
CHB Medical is supplying a pack which includes face masks, gloves and hand sanitiser to the British Horseracing Authority, with fixtures planned from June 1
Build-to-order Macs finally available in India ahead of Apple Store launches
Build-to-order Macs (BTO) are finally available in India through Apple Authorized Resellers. Previously, customers in the country could only buy the base ...
Sonu Sood’s reply to man who sought his help to meet girlfriend wins the internet
People have been lauding the Simmba actor for everything he has done to help stranded migrants reach home. But Sonu Sood has also been receiving some unusual requests for which he had witty replies.
Kevin McCarthy: Pelosi is endangering Constitution to ensure she has more power
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is endangering the Constitution to ensure that she has more power by maintaining a system of proxy voting in Congress put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., accused Wednesday.
The PlayStation 5’s Games Could Be Revealed as Early as Next Week, Bloomberg Reports
Jason Schreier reports that Sony is considering unveiling their next console via a video presentation June 3, although plans are subject to change.
A High-Profile Acquisition Shows Bitcoin Demand from Institutions is Surging
The world is experiencing the worst financial crisis in decades, but the bitcoin market has its own route. Coinbase plans to buy Tagomi.
Trigon Metals acquires copper-silver project in Morocco
Trigon Metals is set to acquire a 100% equity interest in Technomine Africa. Technomine owns a 100% interest in the Silver Hill Project in Morocco.
Israeli Elderly Emerge from Isolation in ‘Nature Tuesday’ Program
The Nature Tuesday initiative has been reactivated as part of the struggle against loneliness.
COVID-19 task force members not campaign officials – Anambra govt
APGA, controlled by Anambra State government insisted Wednesday that the COVID-19 task forces set up in the 21 local government areas
YouTube Kids launches on Apple TV
It supports the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K models and brings Siri search support, allowing kids to find their favorite videos from anywhere in tvOS by using their voice. Thanks to the built-in parental controls, parents can limit what their kids can watch with this video-streaming software.
HBO Max launches without 4K and HDR streams – but they're coming eventually
"4K HDR will not be available at launch but we are looking to deliver it in the future," a HBO Max spokesperson tells us.
A particular opportunity in Chinese stocks – UBS
Economists at UBS forecast a U-shaped recovery and expect Chinese equities to outperform developed markets. Key quotes “In our central scenario, we se
Welcome To The Summer Of Indie Games Direct
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Robbie Williams and Take That reveal setlist for online reunion concert
The show is being billed as the debut Meerkat Music event.
Five EU states criticize Apple and Google over contact tracing in letter
Five EU member states have criticized the imposing of technical constraints on contact tracing in a letter clearly leveled at Apple and Google.
Pakistan Army shoots down Indian spy drone along LoC
Quadcopter had intruded 650 metres inside Pakistan’s territory, says ISPR DG
Chico's FAS: Too Early To Invest In This Turnaround
Chico's FAS's financials have been in bad shape for several years. The company has several foundational problems that make its future survival challenging. A ne
Covid-19: Worried teachers petition govt over schools re-opening
Seven teachers’ unions yesterday petitioned Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema to stop the re-opening of schools until COVID-19 is effectively contained.
‘We are experiencing unprecedented shifts in consumer attitudes’
Facebook India-BCG report reveals steps businesses can take in the new normal
Nebraska AD Bill Moos Addresses Sellout Streak Ahead Of 2020 Season
Nebraska football has sold out 375 straight home games at Memorial Stadium, entering the 2020 season. That streak is expected to continue.
7,376 calls handed by UWI COVID-19 call centre
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) handled a total of 7,376 calls during its first month of operations from April 6 to May 6. Of the total calls,...
The 3 Best Stocks for Beginning Investors
Beginning investors can profit from stable blue chip firms with consistent dividends. Find out which stocks make the grade.
Cruise stocks soar 10% as reopening optimism lifts virus-slammed industries
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings all surged at least 10% on Wednesday as sectors hit hardest by the coronavirus and related lockdowns rally on reopening hopes.
Crude oil at biggest discount in over a decade; this is where Indian Oil is still buying oil from
Gulf producers such as Iraq and Saudi Arabia -- which together supplied around 40% of India’s oil imports last year -- have been offering cargoes at very attractive prices recently, Sanjiv Singh, chairman of Indian Oil Corp., said in an interview.
The Rugby Pod's burning question: 'What does it do to Maro's brand by playing in the Championship?'
Convinced Maro Itoje has the potential to become a megastar beyond rugby, Jim Hamilton sizes up how much damage the Championship would do to Brand Maro.
Howe: Cherries 'shook' by positive test
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says his club has been shaken after goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) amid the Premier League's attempt to restart the season.
Abandoned ‘Dark Tower’ TV Series Showrunner Glen Mazzara Shares What Could Have Been
Glen Mazzara talks about the plans behind his now-dead Dark Tower TV series on Amazon.
All eight Harry Potter movies are streaming on HBO Max much earlier than expected
HBO Max is home to all eight Harry Potter movies, a move that’s arrived earlier than expected.
How to block the Windows 10 May 2020 update
The Windows 10 May 2020 update, aka Windows 10 version 2004, is due to begin rolling out to users shortly.
Mega COVID-19 lockdown puts India’s 'animal spirits' to sleep in April
Government data will probably show expansion slowed in January-March to 1.5%
Australia’s superannuation system drives inequality
Robert Lechte, a welfare-state advocate living in Melbourne, believes that Australia’s superannuation system “enshrines inequality”:
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Feeling nostalgic? These dance movies capture the early 2000s zeitgeist perfectly.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Plans A Climate Smart Economic Recovery
Hawke’s Bay’s Regional Council is focussed on stimulating a climate smart recovery to address the economic challenges facing the region from both COVID-19 and the drought.
Out of containment, Sector 38 people say ‘went through hell’
The sector was sealed off for a period of 28 days and is being opened as no new case has been reported in the area since April 29.
Allow reopening of religious places: Yediyurappa appeals to Centre
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting that Karnataka be allowed to reopen temples, mosques, churches and other religious places.
Modi govt amends Companies Act, makes PM CARES eligible to receive CSR funds
The notification was brought in to make PM CARES fund eligible to receive CSR funding. It will be implemented with a retrospective effect and shall deem to have come into force on March 28.
ICTU warns against 'cliff edge' removal of COVID-19 payments
The head of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) says income supports, such as COVID-19 pay...
New Rochelle, home to NY’s first Covid-19 cluster, slowly reopens for business
The New York suburb of New Rochelle, home to one of the first coronavirus clusters in the US, began to slowly reopen for business on Tuesday.
Prospects for global economic recovery look bleak – Reuters poll
The latest Reuters survey of more than 250 economists over the past few weeks showed that the clouds over the global economic recovery have darkened a
Omar Abdullah denies political reasons for his Delhi visit
Omar Abdullahs flight to New Delhi on May 25, his first visit since August 5, 2019, has triggered speculations of New Delhis fresh political overtures to unionist politicians in Kashmir.
Samaria Regional Council launches campaign: No to 'half sovereignty' - Inside Israel
Shomron Regional Council embarks on aggressive campaign for Israeli sovereignty, warns against what it calls "half sovereignty."
Japanese fans can cheer remotely at empty stadiums
TOKYO (Reuters) - As Japan’s sports teams prepare a cautious return to action after novel coronavirus suspensions, a company has developed an app that allows fans to cheer remotely for their teams playing in empty stadiums.
Cuban proposes NBA regular-season restart, extra playoff rounds
While the NHL is preparing to restart its season by leaving off seven of its 31 teams, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants all of the NBA’s 30 teams to be in action when basketball resumes.
Alan Kennedy on surviving nightmare Liverpool debut to become 1981 European Cup hero
As we reach day three of our European Cup finals anniversary week, we find Liverpool on the verge of greatness and Alan Kennedy on the edge of legendary status
Supermarkets ease buying restrictions as excess workers drop off
As supermarkets grapple with balancing out panic-buying with an over-supply of slim margin inventory, sales markdowns will start to pop up on shelves.
Samsung gets more sporty, ties up with Esports team
Samsung Electronics has signed a partnership with the global esports organization T1 (T1) to boost its presence in the gaming monitor market.
Former Aberdeen star Zander Diamond in for Albion Rovers job as over 100 apply
The club's bid to replace Kevin Harper steps up after applications closed over the weekend
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram
NEW DELHI: The Congress, after rejecting the government’s economic package announced to revive the economy, has said that sooner than … Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram Read More »
Banks approve 90% of applications to defer mortgage payments
Banks have approved about nine in 10 applications by property buyers to defer mortgage payments. They have also approved more than 90 per cent of applications submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to defer payments on secured loans. These...
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The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has boasted that it will win the governorship election and other polls in 2023....
Hopes raised people could soon meet with friends and family again
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Xiaomi is all-in on 5G, and it’s now looking at 6G too
Xiaomi has confirmed that it's now conducting preliminary research on 6G technology. The firm is also looking at satellite internet tech.
ASX edges lower, even as investors pump $18b into banks
The Australian sharemarket was unable to extend its 11-week high on Wednesday, despite a strong bid for the major banks by institutional investors.
Import of PMDs, e-bikes will require LTA approval
Open spaces such as courtyards and plazas will be designated as public paths later this year, enabling the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take enforcement action against errant cyclists and personal mobility device (PMD) users in such areas. And LTA's approval will be...
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The Oscar-nominated screen veteran and lifelong activist stars in Operation Buffalo, the new ABC series set during the ‘50s Maralinga nuclear tests.
What makes this Notts home care agency 'outstanding' as inspectors praise staff
'We want to treat our clients like they are our family members, like they are our loved ones'
Commentary: What a lousy time to graduate, what an unfair handicap for graduating students
This year’s graduates are entering the worst economy since the Great Depression, says the Financial Times' Brooke Masters.
Natural Gas Price: Cautiously positive
CME Group’s preliminary data for Natural Gas futures markets noted open interest shrunk for the second session in a row on Tuesday, this time by nearl
Gold: On the verge of losing the $1700 level
Gold pulled back on Tuesday as the risk theme turned positive and equities rose. The price moves lower toward $1700, FXStreet’s analyst Rajan Dhall re
Google expands tools to help businesses impacted by COVID-19
Google is rolling out a series of updates aimed at helping local businesses adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to serve their customers across Google Maps and Search. Since the outbreak, Google has made it possible for businesses to communicate to customers things like their revised operating hours or temporary closures, among other things. […]
Regional Manufacturing Indexes Begin Long Road Back In May
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After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays
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Police break up bank holiday party at Tory MP Rob Roberts's house
Two visitors were asked to leave the house of Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn in north Wales, and balloons and banners were seen outside.
Tory revolt builds over Cummings
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Covid-19 lockdown: Indian economy to contract 5% in 2020-’21, predicts Fitch Ratings
The contraction is mainly because of the sharp slump in consumer spending and fixed investment amid a ‘very stringent’ lockdown policy.
Man allegedly kills 8-year-old daughter, buries her secretly
A 39-year-old man identified as Jackson Mbabazi has been arrested by police in Kagadi, Uganda for allegedly killing his 8-year-old daughter and burying her secretly. The suspect, a resident of Kinyasi, Nyamwezi Parish, Mabira Sub County,
Love Island’s Belle Hassan is unrecognisable as she shows off new haircut
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'Fraggle Rock' Reboot of Full-Length Episodes Set at Apple TV
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Angry farmers force rethink: Khattar govt softens paddy diversification order
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Electric cars covering more mileage than petrol cars
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Cyclist rushed to hospital after riding into sadistic wire trap on popular trail
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'Religious services can resume, but with restrictions'
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ICC Board Meeting: World T20 most likely to be postponed to 2022, October window for IPL
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COVID-19: Maharashtra reported the highest number of deaths in a single day
Maharashtra on Wednesday reported a dip in COVID-19 cases as compared to the massive spike the state witnessed earlier this week.
Pamela Anderson Didn't Like Priyanka Chopra's Baywatch Movie: Let's Just Keep Bad TV As Bad TV
Pamela Anderson built an entire career out of playing CJ Parker in the hit TV series Baywatch. The show revolves around lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California and Hawaii. In 2017, the iconic show was adapted for the big screen in the form of Baywatch movie.
Global coronavirus death toll exceeds 350,000 mark
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US used car dealer charged with inflating price of N95 face masks
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Brisbane City Council's CEO offered another four years
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Zampatti: Made in Australia move crucial to industry's survival
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NSDMA predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall
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Japan approves fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet approved on Wednesday a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package that includes significant direct spending, to stop the coronavirus pandemic pushing the world’s third-largest economy deeper into recession.
Girl, 13, 'beheaded by dad while asleep' after fleeing home with her 35-year-old 'lover'
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China's GAC keeps target of 3per cent sales growth despite coronavirus pressure
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Poland to scrap compulsory outdoor masks, reopen cinemas as coronavirus abates
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Pictures show life almost back to normal in the city where the pandemic began
Pictures of bustling night markets in Wuhan show life in the Chinese city starting to return to as it was before.
The next big thing in Star Wars has been delayed until 2021
The Star Wars: The High Republic line of books is delayed five months, for obvious reasons.
Coronavirus: Dundee Uni develops online art initiative to keep senior school pupils on course for higher education
Dundee University is in the midst of a creative online project to keep senior school pupils on course for art and design in higher education.
Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment: This Streaming Company's 10.4% Preferred Yield Is Good For The Soul
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Coronavirus Tech: Artificial Intelligence Can Effectively Fight COVID-19 But May Lead To Privacy Breach
AI can be used to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, experts claim that privacy might be a casualty.
Priyanka Chopra’s Mother was Upset about the Limited-invite-list for the Ni
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Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having shown symptoms of the disease for weeks but without getting tested, officials said on Wednesday.
Chris Brown Sends Love To ‘Queen’ Royalty On 6th Birthday: ‘You Are The Best Part Of Me’
Chris Brown wrote the sweetest message to his daughter, Royalty, on Instagram on her sixth birthday.
Shadow of Sachin Tendulkar looms over prodigy Prithvi Shaw
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State-owned Chinese company bids to build second UK nuclear plant
The company is blacklisted in the US and its application has created more headaches for UK PM Boris Johnson.
Return of the Justice Keepers: Bad Brains’ God of Love at 25
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Knife wielding thug who held up Glasgow McDonald’s is put behind bars for 6 years
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Hyundai Motor Group to get electric vehicle batteries from LG Chem
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Former royal chef reveals the Queen loves shrimp on toast but can't stand garlic as he answers questions from fans on cooking for Her Majesty
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ESScom on high alert over possible Abu Sayyaf kidnap plan
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Shropshire Council Tory pair blast Dominic Cummings over lockdown journeys
Conservative members of Shropshire Council have blasted Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings for his “arrogance” since his alleged breach of lockdown rules came to light.
Bulgaria: Newly Employed Persons Higher than Registered Unemployed in May
For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis in Bulgaria, the number of newly employed persons is higher than those newly registered at the employment offices. In the week of May 18-24, a total of 8,028 people found jobs, while the newly unemployed persons numbered 7,225, the National Statistical Institute reported.
Data of 4 crore Indian users of Truecaller up for sale on dark web: Report
Cybercriminals have leaked personal data of over four crore Indian users of the Truecaller app on the dark web, according to recent reports.The leak has been detected by cybersecurity researchers at C
Tesla’s Model S and Model X EVs are now $5K cheaper — but there’s no more free Supercharging
Buying a new Tesla got a little less sweet on one hand and sweeter on the other. Its cut the price of Model S and X EVs, but removed free Supercharging.
McDonald's reveals when they're reopening all UK drive-thrus
The chain has announced it will reopen all of its drive-thrus and many more restaurants for delivery.
On this day: Jessica Ennis breaks British heptathlon record in Olympic warm-up
Jessica Ennis broke the previous mark of 6,831 held by 2000 Olympic champion Denise Lewis.
Halfords to open 53 'Retail Lite' stores as it welcomes shoppers after 10 week lockdown
A number of Halfords stores have remained open during the coronavirus pandemic, however it's now stepping up services for those who need to physically pick up items
UPJEE Polytechnic 2020: Admit card for joint entrance test to be available from 8 July at jeecup.nic.in
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Led Zeppelin’s Celebration Day to Stream This Weekend
'Celebration Day' chronicled the band's final show
Hundreds held as HK police use pepper pellets to disperse protest
Hong Kong police have fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters as hundreds of people gathered in the centre of the financial hub to oppose a controversial bill on China's national anthem and a planned move by Beijing to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory.
Telangana govt evacuates 400 AP secretariat employees to state, officials conduct COVID-19 tests
The sudden announcement of lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus has caused the Andhra Pradesh government employees to stuck in Telangana.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says U.K. quarantine plans 'idiotic and unimplementable'
The CEO of Europe's largest airline has slammed the U.K. government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and described plans to impose a 14-day quarantine on international visitors as 'idiotic and unimplementable.'
Why Ronaldinho Once Gave Opponent His Shirt At Half-Time
Former FC Barcelona wizard Ronaldinho regularly terrorised his opponents on the football pitch, and one of them has now recalled why the Brazilian gave him his shirt during the half-time break of a match.
Crypto.com Expands Card To 31 Countries
i2c Inc. has unveiled a partnership to power the expansion of Crypto.com's crypto ecosystem, which consists of a Visa crypto debit card and a wallet app.
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Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian
RB Leipzig boss admits Timo Werner is pondering future amid Liverpool transfer interest
Timo Werner continues to be linked with a transfer to Liverpool and RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann concedes he has a decision to make
Ho Hup receives LOAs from CCC-ECRL for ECRL Section 6 works
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Lisa Fallon named new London Lionesses First Team Head Coach
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Trump’s silver lining — economic numbers could be surging by Election Day
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LG gets orders for 20M OLED iPhone screens this year, ending Samsung monopoly
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Airbus team continues Karachi plane crash probe
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Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
Trump is increasingly making Beijing's handling of the outbreak a major issue for his November re-election campaign.
Big Pharmacy Chains Also Fed the Opioid Epidemic, Court Filing Says
New details emerge in a lawsuit asserting that chains including CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens sold millions of pills in small towns but rarely flagged suspicious orders to authorities.
BitGo Launches Crypto Brokerage for Institutions
BitGo, a crypto financial services platform, has announced the launch of its prime brokerage platform, offering digital asset trading services to its institutional clients.
Greggs is reopening branches next month after successful trials
Greggs fans will once again be able to get their breakfast or pasty fix
Covid-19: Gujarat HC refuses to give state clean chit in its handling of hospital with 400 deaths
The judges said that they will make a surprise visit to the hospital to put an end to all controversies surrounding its functioning.
Recess Guardians seek to engage students with Active 8 program
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Japan approves fresh $1.1-trillion stimulus to combat economic impact of coronavirus
The record stimulus of 117 trillion yen, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, followed another 117 trillion yen package rolled out last month
Tesco will use technology to monitor crowds in its stores
Tesco will begin introducing a new system to help control the number of people within its stores. The new technology will count how many people enter and ex
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Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
Date announced for Nottingham branch of John Lewis to reopen - and what customers can expect
Numerous safety measures will be in place
COVID-19: IGNOU further extends last date for submission of June TEE application
The last date for submission of application form has been extended to June 15
The best true wireless earbuds: these are the top AirPods-alternatives around
We've tested the best true wireless earbuds you can buy today.
Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time
Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media platform
Tesla reduces car prices in North America and China
Adjustments in prices come amidst the reduction in car demand during the coronavirus crisis. Tesla has announced that prices of cars will be cut in North America, and China in a bid to increase sales.
Masks on for earnings conference calls, COVID-19 style
Sneeze shields, contactless drop-offs, and now cloth masks for all employees. The pandemic has changed practices for businesses such as lab giant ALS.
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Jose Mourinho reveals how transfer window will change due to coronavirus crisis
The Portuguese coach has suggested the summer window will be extended this year.
The 10 biggest MLB draft busts of the past decade
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That's a one tight slap! Feisty Lioness Strikes Lion in Front of Onlookers on Safari
New Delhi (Sputnik): So much for being King of the jungle! A lioness put a lion in his place with some brutal blows to his face in what may have been a lover’s tiff.
Real Madrid star only wants to join rivals Atletico Madrid this summer
Real Madrid star James Rodriguez only wants to join cross-town rivals Atletico Madrid this summer
Govt Likely To Convene Parliament’s Monsoon Session In Central Hall With Both Houses Sitting On Alternate Days
The rules enshrined in the Constitution mandate it to convene the Parliament once in every six months.
Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key MVA leaders
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat, Water Resources Minister Jayant Patil, Transport Minister Anil Parab and others attended the meeting.
Don’t Be One of Those People Betting on a Chesapeake Stock Rebound
Speculators are betting there's something for them in Chesapeake's efforts to restructure its debt and keep operating, but CHK stock is dead.
Liverpool hold talks with Ligue 1 star over potential free transfer switch
Paris Saint-Germain star is set to leave on a free transfer in this summer's transfer window
The Wedge gets creative
Developers of a unique, six-storey downtown office building have come up with a creative way to solve their parking issue.
PDP hails FG over successes against banditry, other crimes in Zamfara
The Zamfara chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, expressed satisfaction with the efforts of the Federal Government
Tokocrypto 2.0 powered by Binance Cloud
Tokocrypto has launched Tokocrypto 2.0, an upgraded cryptocurrency exchange powered by Binance Cloud.
Obaseki to Oshiomhole: APC will pick governorship candidate in Edo, not Abuja
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reacted to the report that Osagie Ize-Iyamu has been adopted as a ‘consensus’ candidate by a faction of the APC
Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time
Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the ...
How women’s favourite Teddy Pendergrass became wheelchair-bound on the verge of becoming a superstar
Teddy Pendergrass launched a successful solo career under the Philadelphia International label, releasing five consecutive platinum albums.
Officers may jump to Surrey
The Vancouver Police Department is concerned about the “impending threat” of losing many of its officers and staff to the new Surrey municipal force, according to a member of the Vancouver Police Board.
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms
One in five students in the UK is from overseas — and many come for the highly collaborative seminars, which may not be possible this year.
Robbie Williams takes a swipe at Beady Eye and Oasis' attempts to crack the US
That Liam Gallagher feud just won't go away, will it?
DOJ: Barr would ask for Trump veto on FISA bill as it stands now
Attorney General William Barr would recommend a presidential veto of a bill that focuses on extending three expired surveillance tools the FBI uses to pursue terrorists and spies, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
Primavera Sound 2021: Tame Impala, Iggy Pop, Napalm Death and more confirmed
Barcelona's Primavera Sound 2021 announces the names of the artists who'll play at next June's festival
LAPD cracking down on rowdy house parties plaguing Hollywood Hills as bars, clubs remain closed
With bars and clubs closed, the Los Angeles Police Department says the Hollywood Hills have become a hotbed for noisy house parties.
Activists Raise Alarms Over Virus Litter Along French Coast
Soggy, algae-caked surgical masks resting on the seabed. Soiled, waterlogged rubber gloves, waving eerily beneath the Mediterranean waves.
Indian Railways to use 50% of isolation coaches converted for COVID-19 patients to run Shramik Special trains
Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said that so far, 5,000 such coaches have been converted and 80,000 beds are available. These converted train coaches can be deployed wherever the states desire.
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms
Much like every other industry, the coronavirus pandemic has thrown uncertainty into the air for Britain’s universities. Students living both in the UK and abroad have raised questions about the viability of travel and study when Britain eventually returns from lockdown.
Fauci Wants To Make Masks A ‘Symbol’ Of What The Public Should Be Doing
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NerdWallet: Looking for safer ways to pay? Go contactless
Breaking old habits of forking over cash or swiping a credit card may be challenging, but contactless payments themselves are easy to use and may even help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Delhi reels under heatwave, Palam records high of 47.2 degrees Celsius
The last time the mercury touched the 46-degree mark at the Safdarjung weather station was on May 19, 2002
Instagram will share revenue with creators for the first time through ads in IGTV
Plus, more options to make money on Instagram Live.
Police: Fort Leavenworth soldier stops active shooter on bridge
Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens says an active-duty solider at Fort Leavenworth helped stop an active shooter Wednesday on the Centennial Bridge over the Missouri River.
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines
As frontline heroes in the fight against the coronavirus, healthcare workers like doctors and nurses often sacrifice their own physical and mental well-being in order to take care of others.
Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro is $100 off in today’s best deals, plus iPhones from $40, more
Today's best deals include Apple's latest 13-inch MacBook Pro at $100 off, plus previous-generation iPhones are on sale, and Logitech's Slim Folio for iPad Pro gets a discount.
The Delightful Doodles and Hidden Scribbles on the Backs of Artworks
George Eksts has digitized 200,000 works on paper. Several hundred had writings or drawings on the back.
Coronavirus: Punjab Govt to Decide on Lockdown Extension on May 30
Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will hold a review meeting with the departments concerned on the overall coronavirus situation in the state on May 30 and then will announce the government's decision on lifting or further extending lockdown for a longer period.
Trump threatens to 'shut down' social media sites - US & Canada
US President says conservative voices are silenced on social media after Twitter fact-checks several of his posts.
RIL expanded in every conceivable technology trend: report
IANS Mumbai Reliance Industries (RIL) has expanded its horizon in every conceivable technology trend and the investments made by the company are bridging
Bond market signals rocky road ahead for Tata Motors, Jaguar Land Rover
JLR bonds trading at record yield of 13.2%, more than double since the pandemic broke out
Fatah Officials Fear Israel is Working to Replace Abbas
PA officials believe that since Abbas is no longer cooperating with Israel, then Israel will try to replace him.
Donald Trump has built just THREE MILES of entirely new border wall where no barrier existed before, Department of Homeland Security reveals
President Trump has built just three miles of primary wall on the U.S.- Mexico border where no barrier existed before, a new report from Customs and Border Protection said.
Denmark Residents Sue Over Laws for Dismantling ‘Ghettos’
A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighborhoods designated as "ghettos," arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.
UK coronavirus death toll increases by 412, bringing the total to 37,460
A further 412 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health. The latest reported deaths from hospitals, care homes and the wider community, brings the UK death toll to 37,460. In the 24-hour period up to 9am on Wednesday, 117,013 Covid-19 tests were carried out or dispatched.
New Zealand Facing Largest Decline In GDP In 160 Years
Estimates from the Reserve Bank today show New Zealand will this year experience the largest decline in annual GDP in at least 160 years, highlighting the seriousness of the economic crisis we are facing, National’s Finance Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.
African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations
'I maintain my innocence with regard to trumped-up allegations that unjustly seek to impugn my honor and integrity, as well as the reputation of the African Development Bank,' says Akinwumi Adesina
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines
Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Renault, Nissan rule out merger, unveil plan to save troubled alliance
Renault and Nissan were among the weakest global automakers going into the coronavirus crisis
Why the Math Doesn’t Work for Chesapeake Energy
When you’re competing in an overly saturated market with extremely poor financials, it will never end well. That’s why you must avoid CHK stock.
Asensio ready for LaLiga run-in after knee injury
Real Madrid star Marco Asensio is yet to feature this season but has returned to training following a serious injury.
Google faces India mobile payments competition claim
Google could be the latest mobile payments provider probed by authorities in India, as reports ...
Hong Kong Protests United States China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony’s preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese
'We Hunt Together' Was Filmed In Some Legendary London Locations
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EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Epstein had surveillance cameras hidden throughout his properties worldwide in a 'blackmail scheme' to extort his powerful friends, victims tell new Netflix doc about the pedophile
Jeffrey Epstein's surveillance cameras were a 'blackmail scheme' to extort his powerful friends, new Netflix documentary Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich claims.
‘No amount of blackmail can stop us’ — senate panel vows to probe NDDC
The senate committee on Niger Delta affairs says no amount of intimidation and blackmail will stop it from probing the interim management committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Burger King debuts 'social distancing crowns' in Germany
Burger King wants its customers to enjoy eating their food safely - hence why they've come up with a smart idea: social distancing crowns.
Multifunctional e-glasses monitor health, protect eyes, control video game
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READERS’ LETTERS: ‘UK Government is treating us as fools’
Sir, – I am dismayed by the behaviour of Dominic Cummings.
Global stocks rise as lockdown measures ease further
Stock markets rose on Wednesday as more easing of coronavirus lockdowns created a positive buzz on trading floors, analysts said.
Sen. Josh Hawley criticizes Google over deletion of certain comments critical toward China
Google says the deletions were accidental, but Hawley noted the company's prior actions to censor content for China.
U.N. chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus
Conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen, and elsewhere
A 'capital war' is accelerating between the US and China, and the coronavirus pandemic is only making it worse, according to one investor
"We're in a world where capital wars matter," Michael Howell, CEO of Crossborder Capital, said in a Tuesday interview with CNBC.
Martin Scorsese’s self-shot film about being stuck in isolation to air on BBC
It will air during BBC Two’s Lockdown Culture With Mary Beard on Thursday.
Mitt Romney calls out ‘vile’ Donald Trump murder accusations against ‘psycho’ Joe Scarborough
“Never Trumper” Mitt Romney stepped in to defend his friend and former Republican congressman Joe Scarborough on Wednesday after the president renewed his Twitter feud against the MSNBC host.The Utah senator called the accusations vile and baseless after Donald Trump escalated his campaign against “psycho
Nash, O'Ree, Kane among inductees into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Basketball player Steve Nash and hockey players Willie O'Ree and Sheldon Kennedy are among this year's inductees into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
David Luiz set to leave Arsenal on a free transfer this summer
Luiz's stay at Arsenal could be over.
Sevagram Ashram chief removed over allegations of being ‘Godsewadi’, he strongly denies it
This is the first time in the Ashram's history that its president was "removed" before he could complete the five-year term. Prabhu, the president, rebutted the allegations against him and expressed his anguish at being "ill-treated, insulted, removed without giving any chance to defend myself.
US coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000 in harrowing milestone
The U.S. reached yet another harrowing milestone on Wednesday as the coronavirus death toll topped 100,000.
April manufacturing IIP to contract by 50-60 per cent: Report
"We believe IIP manufacturing and IIP in April will contract by 50% -60% with some improvement in May in the range of -30% to -35%" said the SBI report released on Wednesday. Official release of IIP numbers for April are scheduled to be released in the second week of June.
Key steps to take to keep remote workers secure
The demand for remote working as a result of COVID-19 has invariably placed pressures on organizations to ensure the availability of resources outside of corporate control. How secure is this process? Cindy Provin discusses with Digital Journal.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, the Meteorological Department said late Tuesday, "with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets".
WATCH: Strut with Pride! Black Country family stage alternative parade in their street
A Black Country family have hosted their own LGBTQ Pride parade, after it was announced Birmingham Pride has been cancelled due to Covid-19.
Blue crab stock remains within healthy range
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UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator
David Frost insisted that Britain is taking the stance to avoid more ‘significant’ payments to the EU.
What’s the Allure of Hydroxychloroquine?
There’s a growing body of clinical evidence that hydroxychloroquine (alone or with an accompanying antibiotic) not only has no therapeutic...
Badminton World Federation: Shuttlers to keep Tokyo ranking points earned before shutdown
MUMBAI, May 27 — Shuttlers will keep ranking points they earned during the original Olympic qualification period before the novel coronavirus pandemic forced the Tokyo Games to be postponed, the Badminton World Federation said today. The All England Open, played from March 11-15, was the final...
Hima Das, Neeraj Chopra resume outdoor training at Sports Authority of India centre in Patiala
The training took place in strict compliance with the health guidelines of the government and the Standard Operating Procedure unveiled last week.
BBC says Emily Maitlis speech on Cummings 'did not meet impartiality standards'
Emily Maitlis opened the Newsnight show by saying the Prime Minister's chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, had "broken the rules" and "the country can see that, and it's shocked the Government cannot"
Google is facing antitrust scrutiny in India for unfairly promoting its Google Pay app over competitors, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - India's antitrust body is said to be investigating a complaint that Google has unfairly promoted its Google Pay app over competitors.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach Jhansi, damage crops in Nagpur; Punjab too on alert
India News: After damaging crops in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, swarms of locusts entered Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district Wednesday amid what is being described
How will the NHS test and trace system work and who will need to isolate
The government had hoped that their app to go alongwith the other elements would be ready to go and instead the system will rely on human beings carrying out the tracing
Analysis: TTD decision to sell unused and unviable properties attains political hue in Andhra Pradesh
Subramanian Swamy comes to the rescue of YSRCP. He says the sub-committee on the issue was constituted in 29 January, 2016 when the TDP was in power and the BJP was in alliance.
Millions of LiveJournal accounts leaked online
A database of 26m LiveJournal user accounts and plain text passwords is being shared for free on hacking forums.
Revolutionary changes made in A.P.’s education sector: Minister
Welfare schemes will help underprivileged students chase their dreams, he says
Prince Andrew told Jeffrey Epstein's sex slave Virginia Roberts ‘my daughters aren’t far from your age... only a little bit younger’ before they had sex, she claims in new Netflix series Filthy Rich
An astonishing new documentary into the life and crimes of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has brought to light new allegations on Prince Andrew from Virginia Roberts.
Memorial Day weekend crowds, rain-soaked Missouri river results in 23 rescues, 1 drowning death
The city of Noel Fire Department said on Facebook that a total of 23 river rescues were made over the three-day weekend, including 21 on Saturday alone.
Only quality education will help eradicate poverty, says CM
‘Substantial funds being allocated to the sector to help children derive maximum benefit’
'Kill any deal' - Liverpool fans are split over major Adama Traore transfer update
Wolves transfer news includes reaction to claims Jurgen Klopp 'personally telephoned' the winger
Billie Eilish Takes Control of Her Body Image in Powerful Short Film
The fan-praised film first premiered during the Miami stop of Eilish's Where Do We Go? World Tour.
Saudi Arabia tourist visas to be extended for three months
Tourist visas to be extended automatically free of charge for three months
Netflix Is Sold on a Third Season of Selling Sunset — and It's Coming in August
Season three of Netflix's Selling Sunset will arrive in August with Chrishell Stause and Justin Hartley's split at the center of the drama.
IPL would be a great fit if T20 World Cup is delayed: Cummins
Australia's premier pacer Pat Cummins on Wednesday said that the Indian Premier League would be a "great fit" for the October window if the T20 World Cup is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NHRC notice to U.P. over man’s death
19-year-old dies of starvation after walking for six days from Ludhiana
A young motorcyclist has died in a serious crash on the M62 near Salford
The man, thought to be in his twenties, sadly died at the scene
MP: Newly-married couple, 100 others quarantined as kin who attended wedding test corona positive
The kin of the couple, a CISF jawan, had also stayed at his native place in the Junnardeo area of Chhindwara and then visited some relatives before his test results came.
Visakhapatnam gas leak: South Korean expert drops plan to leave the country
A South Korean expert who had come to the city to probe the styrene vapour leak from the LG Polymers plant, dropped his plan to leave the country in the last minute, on Wednesday. Also read: HC orders
Lauren Goodger 'breaks lockdown rules' to attend party but then 'pretends she wasn't there'
Lauren Goodger was pictured at her friend's son's birthday party but then pretended she wasn't there, it's claimed
China's Chery Auto plans to sell cars in EU, United States: chairman
China's Chery Automobile, which has a manufacturing partnership with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) , is planning to sell its own-branded cars in the ...
New turbulence in high-stakes Lufthansa rescue drama
Coronavirus-stricken airline group Lufthansa wavered Wednesday on grabbing a nine-billion-euro ($9.9 billion) German state lifeline, throwing up new turbulence for a rescue that could decide the fate ...
George Floyd: Charge policemen with murder – Family of black man killed in US
The family of George Floyd, a black man who died while a police officer pinned his neck with a knee, wants the four Minneapolis police officers involved charged with murder. According to CNN, th...
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill
Hong Kong police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial center on Wednesday and arrested about 240 people as national security legislation proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
'Go for launch': SpaceX, NASA set for milestone mission
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station—the first crewed mission to blast off from US soil in almost a decade and a first for the commercial sector—was set to proceed on time Wednesday, ...
Kerala carrying out maintenance work in Siruvani Reservoir
City’s water supply not to be affected
Vettel to retire or take sabbatical, Carlos will not be a subservient No.2 at Ferrari, says Karun Chandhok
Formula 1 expert and former racer Karun Chandhok sees four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel taking either a sabbatical next year or walk into retirement after finding himself without a drive for
Boeing sends layoff notices to more than 6,000 employees
May 27 (UPI) -- Boeing said Wednesday it is laying off more than 6,000 employees in the first phase of its plans to reduce its workforce by 10 percent as the airline industry reels from the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official
Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.
The Man Who Knew Too Much! Why China murdered its own ambassador, in this week’s highly dubious tabloids
For insightful geopolitical analysis of international affairs, where else would you turn but the ‘National Enquirer’?
See who's there from anywhere with Eufy's 2K video doorbell on sale for $100 today
Comes with free wireless chime with fun ringtones. Includes a 2K image with advanced HDR and Distortion Correction. Two-way audio lets you speak in real time to guests. Can detect body shapes and faces, sending you smart alerts that matter.
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony's preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule 23 years ago.
Hagi seals permanent switch to Rangers from Genk
‘There was interest from other clubs, but my priority was always to return to Glasgow and play for Rangers,’ said the Romanian youngster.
40 villagers killed in massacre in northeast Congo
Suspected Islamist militants have killed at least 40 people in northeastern Congo, a rights group said on Wednesday, the latest in a wave of attacks against civilians in the mountainous jungles near the Ugandan border. Fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group, which was driven out of Uganda in…
PS5 reveal event is next week claims insider
We could be just seven days away from the long-awaited PlayStation 5 reveal, as Sony prepares another State Of Play tonight.
COVID-19 is a blessing in disguise, says Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad
Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad on Wednesday assured a group of developers that he would like to implement a regime that would give all construction permissions within a period of 30 days and they would be deemed to be given thereafter.
Govt says lockdown period used to ramp up health infrastructure required for COVID-19 management
As of May 27, 930 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals with 1,58,747 Isolation beds, 20,355 ICU beds and 69,076 oxygen supported beds are available in the country, the government said.
This casino owner is giving away 1,000 free flights to Las Vegas
The flights to Las Vegas are available on a first-come, first-served basis online. Travelers must pay for return flights, hotels and other trip costs.
Glasgow Christmas Eve rapist told 80-year-old woman she was ‘like his granny’ as he faces potential life sentence
A JUDGE may impose a life sentence on a man who smashed his way into an 80-year-old woman’s home and raped her. John Laming, 32, struck on Christmas Eve 2019 at a house in Rutherglen just 12 …
Man City evening headlines as Mendy makes vow fans will love and centre-back experiment explained
Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Wednesday, May 27 as Benjamin Mendy makes fans a promise.
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: The pound fails at 133.00 again
Sterling’s rally from 130.65 lows last week has been unable to extend beyond the 133.00 level, for the fourth time so far this month, and the pair has
Govt. warns schools still not teaching Kannada
Every student studying in State must learn the language: Suresh Kumar
After Sending Migrants Back To Their Home, Sonu Sood Is Winning Hearts On Twitter With His Hilarious Replies
After being appreciated for sending migrant workers to their homes, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood shows his humorous side with his hilarious replies to his fans on Twitter.
The man who filmed his encounter with a woman in Central Park says her actions were 'definitely racist,' but he's asking people to stop making death threats against her, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Christian Cooper told CNN that he thinks Amy Cooper's apology is sincere, and has asked people to stop making death threats toward her.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Canadian soccer phenom Alphonso Davies sprinting toward stardom with Bayern Munich
Since leaving Vancouver, the 19-year-old Davies has turned heads and won fans at left back for Bayern Munich
Toddler tries to wake up dead mother at Bihar railway station brings out hardships of migrant worker
The video appeared online Wednesday and captures one of the most poignant pictures of the massive migrant crisis unfolding across several states. It shows a toddler trying -- and failing -- to wake her mother up who lay dead on the platform, a blanket placed over the body untidily.
Currency.com vs BitMEX – Can Regulated Tokenized Securities Compete with the King of Crypto Derivatives?
Having launched in 2014, BitMEX enjoyed many years as the only fish swimming in the cryptocurrency derivatives pond. However, in recent times, it has found itse
Mumbai Police's 'gag order' challenged in Bombay High Court
The political scene in Maharashtra is hot after a BJP leaders demanded imposition of the President's rule in the state citing the present government's failure in handling the coronavirus situation
Four positives in latest Premier League coronavirus tests
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Four players tested positive for coronavirus in the latest batch of tests conducted by the English Premier League and announced on Wednesday.
Newsnight's Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded' of the corporation's impartiality rules.
Review: The Vast of Night is low-fi sci-fi at its very B-movie best
The Vast of Night is located in the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition
Industries grapple with reverse migration of workforce, disrupted supply lines
When the civic body allowed small and medium scale industries in Pimpri-Chinchwad to reopen after almost two months, many enterprises realised that much of their workforce, comprising migrant labourers, had already returned home with little or no plans of returning early.
Iran's Rohani Calls For Stricter Laws On 'Honor Killings' After Beheading Of 13-Year-Old Girl
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has called for harsher laws to tackle so-called "honor killings" after the particularly shocking slaying of a teenage girl, allegedly by her father, prompted a nationwide outcry.
'Tone deaf' for council to spend $95,000 on social media coordinator hire as thousands out of work: councillor
A city councillor is wondering why Vancouver is cutting an expected funding boost in street cleaning to, instead, spend $95,000 dollars hiring someone to handle social media in the city manager's office
Nepal's proposal to validate new map delayed
South Asia News: The Nepal government's proposal for a Constitutional amendment to revise Nepal's map in the national emblem has run into rough weather despite PM K P
Inhalers, blood pressure meds top list of drug shortages reported by Canadian pharmacists
Canadian pharmacists say they continue to face drug supply challenges and are ‘very concerned’ about their ability to obtain medications their patients need amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from the Canadian Pharmacists Association.
Toronto releases maps showing COVID-19 hotspots
The virus is present in every single neighbourhood in the city
ICU nurse slammed for yelling at crying carer for wearing her uniform in a B&M store is BACKED by Royal College of Nursing who say shopping in work clothes ‘should be avoided’
Senior ICU nurse Marina Kendrick, 53, reprimanded Kimberley Simpson in a B&M Bargain store in Burton on Trent for wearing her scrubs in public, an action she said risked spreading 'germs'.
Wells Fargo's Stock May Soon Reverse Lower
Wells Fargo stock has seen a massive rally off the May lows. Options traders are betting that the stock falls by July. The fundamental outlook is very weak.
COVID-19: Nigeria considers morning, afternoon classes for schools resumption
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said it will soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country.
Tropical Storm Bertha lashes South Carolina in sunrise surprise that could affect NASA SpaceX launch
"Life-threatening" flash flooding is expected across parts of Virginia, and South and North Carolina, after Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall sooner than expected.NASA satellites are closely watching the storm as it prepares to send two astronauts to space in a historic launch aboard SpaceX
Two women arrested in N.B. after 53 firearms, large quantity of drugs seized
Two women have been arrested in New Brunswick after police seized dozens of firearms and drugs in connection with an ongoing investigation.
Pakistan condemns construction of temple at Babri Masjid site
Rising tide of religious bigotry in India is well-documented by international human rights organisations, says FO
Resume physical courts from June 1, Bar Council urges CJI
‘Only a handful of advocates benefits from virtual court system’
Ireland may decide next week to speed up reopening plan
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland may next week speed up the reopening of its economy if coronavirus infections remain low, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday, though its chief medical officer said he was likely to advise against any such move.
Chris Kirubi: What I Miss About Family Life
"It was an interesting life just looking after the kids, taking them to school, working with them on their homework and you...
France's Virus Tracing App Ready to Go, Parliament to Vote
If approved, France's StopCovid app will be made available to users on a voluntary basis starting Monday. The government committed to honoring the result of the non-binding parliamentary vote.
Kent RO takes down controversial ad, apologises for depicting maids in derogatory manner
The ad, featuring Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol as campaigners, drew heavy criticism on social media.
Russia seizes 40 tonnes of embargoed European cheeses
Russia on Wednesday seized 40 tonnes of European cheeses smuggled into the country in breach of an embargo on EU food imports, the customs service said.
Mira Bhayandar: 36 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths on Wednesday
Following a day's drop in the number of COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the metropolitan satellite township of Mira Bhayandar witnessed another dramatic spike in the spread of the virus on Wednesday when 36 persons tested positive for the infection.
Rangers sign Ianis Hagi from Genk as attacking midfielder makes permanent transfer
RANGERS have signed Ianis Hagi on a permanent deal from Genk. The Romania international joined Steven Gerrard’s side on loan in January with an option to buy. Hagi impressed for the Light Blu…
Biden says officers must be held ‘fully accountable’ in George Floyd’s death
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday insisted that the police officers involved in the case of a black man in Minnesota who died after being pinned to the ground with a knee to his throat need to be held “fully accountable.”
Health and Welfare ministries to take budget cuts - Inside Israel
Government expected to approve budget cuts across all ministries, to make room for additional ministries as per coalition agreements.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Appeal for tributes for NHS and care workers who died fighting coronavirus
Boris Johnson revealed last week that more than 300 NHS and social care workers across the UK have died with the virus.
May 27: Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to remain focused on education
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has felicitated with the children on the celebration of the 2020 Children day, urging them to...
LIVESTREAM: SpaceX’s NASA astronauts board Falcon 9 for historic launch debut
SpaceX and NASA remain on track for the private launch company’s astronaut launch debut, set to be broadcast live from start to finish. Weather continues to be the biggest challenge threatening delays to the historic mission, itself an incredible achievement for a vehicle, rocket, and system as complex as the Crew Dragon spacecraft, Falcon 9 […]
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who has promoted conspiracy theories about mail-in-voting fraud, voted by mail 11 times over the past 10 years
Like his press secretary, Trump also votes by mail in Florida, despite his false claims about fraud.
Trump offers to mediate between India and China
PTI Washington In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to “mediate or arbitrate” the raging border dispute between India an
ED attaches JP Morgan assets worth Rs 187 Cr, MNC in SC denies wrong doing in Amrapali case
During the arguments, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appearing for JP Morgan India, said that on Tuesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached the account of the multi-national firm to recover money to the extent as per the apex court's directions.
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
MINNEAPOLIS — Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.
India could lose 2021 T20 World Cup hosting rights as BCCI fails to secure tax exemption
The 2021 T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in India between October-November as the official replacement for the ICC Champions Trophy next year.
DBKL to keep up inspection of KL Wholesale Market to ensure compliance with Covid-19 mitigation measures
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will continue to monitor the area around the walls of the Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market to ensure that no foreigners use it to enter the market. In a statement issued today, DBKL said patrols and surveillance will be carried out to...
Kulgam sees rise in cases
There has been a sudden spike in Covid19 cases in this southern district in past 16 days since the stranded people started arriving from outside J&K.
Bushfire-hit Australians still in tents as virus slows recovery
Victims of Australia's catastrophic bushfires are still living in tents, garages and makeshift shelters months after the blazes ended, with efforts to rebuild their lives hampered by the coronavirus pandemic.
How to drive away locust swarms and prevent your farms? MP DM has an answer
Locusts entered Rajasthan from Pakistan earlier this month, and then drifted into other parts of western India.Desert locusts are a regular feature in the country but on a very small scale
WADA looks to artificial intelligence to catch dopers
With sports around the world shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, the World Anti-Doping Agency is looking to artificial intelligence as a new way to dete
Coronavirus outbreak: ICMR removes price cap of Rs 4,500 for COVID-19 tests
The Indian Council of Medical Research has removed the price cap of Rs 4,500 for the real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test used to detect COVID-19, asking states and the Union Territories to negotiate with private labs to fix 'mutually agreeable' rates for the test.
Jimmy Fallon apologizes for blackface skit from 20 years ago | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Jimmy Fallon, the host of “The Tonight Show,” apologized today for wearing blackface while impersonating fellow comedian Chris Rock on “Saturday Night Live” two decades ago.
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong’s future
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump yesterday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a “very interesting” US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion,...
Tom Cruise and Elon Musk’s SpaceX Are On a Mission: To Shoot a Movie in Outer Space
Tom Cruise, Elon Musk’s SpaceX and NASA are reportedly working on an action movie to be shot in space.
I'm A Celebrity bosses 'in crisis talks over future of show' due to coronavirus
The chances of I'm A Celebrity returning to screens this winter are being discussed as restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic as quarantine issues could affect show
Pratt: tap super to fuel a manufacturing recovery
Corporate leaders including the Visy boss say exploiting competitive advantages is the key to reviving manufacturing that could lead Australia out of the coronavirus downturn.
Armed cops storm Carstairs hospital after patient barricades himself in toilet with makeshift weapon
Staff at Carstairs called in help after the 24-year-old made an improvised weapon and threatened to stab the 'first person to come through the door'.
73 labourers from Poonch, Ramban stranded in Nepal
At least 73 labourers from Poonch and Ramban districts are stranded in Nepal for the last more than two months. These labourers accused the government of
Solskjaer counting on influential duo for restart
Solskjaer may have to do without on-loan striker Odion Ighalo.
COVID-19: WHO Expects Anti-malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine Safety Findings By Mid-June
'A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed by the Data Safety Monitoring Board,' the body said in a statement. 'It is expected by mid-June.'
MVA govt: Differences in perception but ‘no cracks’
Though the Uddhav Thackeray government is stable for now and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis has gone overboard in his criticism of the MVA leadership, there is no denying the different perceptions.
Companies like NAB and Westpac confirm hot desking is out as they begin returning employees to the office
The finance sector has rolled out measures for workers as they gradually return to the office.
Smart Stamp Software Developer 12CM Partners South Korea’s Largest Search Engine Provider, Naver, to Launch Cloud-Powered Fintech Platform
12CM (pronounced One-two-cee-em), the “smart” stamp software platform provider and a member company of the Born2Global Center, has partnered with Naver Busi
Videos capture a chaotic scene as people protesting the death of George Floyd clash with police who deployed tear gas, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The conflict escalated as some protesters threw rocks and officers wearing riot gear deployed tear gas and flash grenades to disperse the crowds.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
‘Russia passed COVID-19 peak’, says Putin; Orders World War II victory parade next month
After peaking in mid-May at more than 11,000 new cases per day, the number of daily infections has dropped below 9,000.
Kerala takes first step back to school with exams: 20 students to a hall
Kerala had all the guidelines in place when it became the first state in the country to resume the school board exams that were stalled by more than two months due to the ongoing Covid lockdown.
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
WASHINGTON, DC: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 26) warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a ...
Illicit drug trade thrives in Bangladesh amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has stopped the world in its tracks, but drug traders in Bangladesh enjoy a booming business.
Pelosi blasts House Republicans over lawsuit to halt proxy voting: 'Sad stunt'
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) late Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from House Republicans seeking to block the chamber from holding proxy voting, in which members vote for colleagues remotely on the
Coronavirus, hero label, pressure take toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Doctors, nurses and paramedics in full protective clothing have become an enduring image of the pandemic. But stress and anxiety brought on by dealing with the high levels of serious illness and death have become commonplace on the medical frontline.
Nurse who led efforts to tackle Edinburgh's 'Trainspotting' HIV explosion dies
Heather Black dedicated her work to supporting those with drug addiction.
Allow us to train or let us go home: Athletes at NIS Patiala
More sports News: The Sports Authority of India's SOP lists permitted activities in 11 sports — athletics, hockey, weightlifting, archery, badminton, boxing, cycling, f
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 26) warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if ...
Explained: Why Dominic Cummings, UK PM’s chief adviser, is under fire
Cummings was accused of violating lockdown rules in the UK when it was revealed that he drove approximately 419 kms, from London to County Durham, after his wife developed Covid-19 symptoms.
Aarogya Setu becomes open source: What does it mean?
The iOS version of the application will be released as open-source within the next two weeks and the server code will be released subsequently, the government has confirmed. The government has said that nearly 98 per cent users of Aarogya Setu app use an Android phone.
Brazil reports highest coronavirus death toll in world for fifth straight day
Brazil's daily death toll has passed 1,000 four times since the pandemic accelerated in the country a week ago. Brazil has now confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.
Sex racket busted in guesthouse
Six people, including two women, were arrested from a guesthouse in Greater Noida on Tuesday in a police raid that busted an alleged sex racket, officials said. Continue Reading →
Players still wary as EPL returns to full-squad training
Twenty clubs have received clearance for players to work together as a squad as restrictions are eased across England.
Trump to sign executive order on social media today, says White House
WASHINGTON, May 28 — US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies today, White House officials said after Trump threatened to shut down the platform he accused of stifling conservative voices. The officials, who spoke to reporters travelling with Trump to...
Coronavirus Refunds: AT&T DirecTV Customers Will Receive Credits For Sports Subscriptions
The DirecTV business of AT&T is providing MLS Direct Kick and MLB Extra Innings subscribers with credits for payments they have made for their plans.
Combating economic downturn post Covid-19 pandemic: Sync trade and FDI policies
Revise the existing institutional mechanisms for trade and investment policymaking to make policies more coherent and inclusive
Govt spokespersons should acknowledge figures of 2017-18: Jahangir Tareen
Jahangir Tareen said he was the only mill owner who paid full price of sugarcane to farmers
SBI summons Poroshenko for questioning in two cases on May 29
The second case concerns his phone talks with the then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden.
Charity scores from Twitter poll on Livingston keeper's contract
LONDON: A light-hearted Twitter poll for fans to decide whether Scottish Premier League side Livingston should give their third choice goalkeeper ...
Trump to sign executive order on social media amid Twitter furor
‘Big Tech is doing everything in their very considerable power to CENSOR in advance of the 2020 Election,’ Trump tweets.
McDonald’s 'mega fans' drive 250 miles to load up on fast-food at nearest drive-thru
Pals Ryan Hall and Paisley Hamilton, both 23 and from Hull, took the seven-hour road trip after finding their nearest re-opened McDonald's drive-thru was in Peterborough
O'Sullivan can easily catch Trump but he's got to be all in, says Holt
'He’s still the greatest player there’s ever been'
ODM to kick out 9 MPs for working with Ruto
At least 10 legislators to lose their committee membership while two others will be moved to less influential positions
Google wants to kickstart Project Soli interest with a new Soli Sandbox app
Google launched the Pixel 4 with Project Soli, which theoretically opened up the door to a lot of interesting apps and uses. Google debuted Motion Sense to
How South Africa can best balance controlling Covid-19 and avoiding economic disaster
There is intense pressure on the government to lift the lockdown and open the economy. Sustainably lifting out of the lockdown is critical. But there is no roadmap.
Total coronavirus cases in Gulf Arab states surpass 200,000, tally shows
DUBAI, May 28 — The number of coronavirus cases in the six Gulf Arab states doubled in less than a month to surpass 200,000 yesterday, according to a Reuters' tally, at a time the region's two biggest economies move to resume activity. Coronavirus infections in the energy producing region, which...
Manohar to step down as ICC chairman
The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting today.
"Everyone Is Shocked": CBS News Hit Hard by Layoffs
"I’m really sorry," network president Susan Zirinsky said Wednesday on an all-staff Zoom meeting about the cuts. "There is not a person who won’t be missed."
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa opens up about his depression and homelessness
The actor has written for The Big Issue magazine.
UK tells EU: Break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and ...
Greece “will invest, not spend, its share” of the EU €750 billion recovery plan
Following the announcement of the €750 billion aid package to help Europe's economic recovery from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Greek government
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
NBC, producers say 'America's Got Talent' cleared by probe
LOS ANGELES - An investigation of Gabrielle Union’s complaints of racism on the set of “America’s Got Talent” concluded that her allegations were unfounded,
Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds
The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.
ICC Orders PA’s Abbas to Decide — Oslo Accords Dead or Alive?
The entire ICC document, without exception, appears to be an argument in defense of the position of the Palestinian Authority.
UK PM Johnson to go to Brussels next month for Brexit talks: The Times
Britain's negotiator with the European Union, David Frost, said Johnson will meet the presidents of the European Commission and Council to formally assess the state of the talks, according to the newspaper. Talks on a new pact to cover everything from trade to fisheries to security from 2021 had
News Corp shuts down more than 100 print titles, hundreds of jobs to go
News Corp has confirmed its plans to axe hundreds of jobs as it moves to a digital-focused future.
Swiss sex workers offer just two sexual positions for safety during COVID-19 pandemic
It's to avoid "droplet transmission" in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delhi: Markets empty, traders say Metro is only sliver of hope
The centrality of the Metro and full bus services was echoed by the market associations of Lajpat Nagar and Karol Bagh, which reopened with approximately 30% and 48% shops respectively.
Matt Nagy Reveals How Mitch Trubisky Reacted To Nick Foles Trade
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy has revealed how quarterback Mitch Trubisky has reacted to the trade for Nick Foles.
NHS Providers warns ‘key bits still to be built’ as test and trace begins
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing work, Hancock says
Four out of five Ryanair passengers still waiting for refunds – survey
Most flights have been cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic but many passengers have struggled to get their money back.
Xiaomi MIUI 12 beta brings a new function: free shape screenshot -
Xiaomi MIUI 12 beta brings a new function: free shape screenshot. This feature is quite interesting and it can be easily activated
Arsenal ‘interested’ in €75m Sevilla hard man to strengthen defence
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Sevilla defender Diego Carlos with Mikel Arteta keen to add quality in the centre of his defence.
Too early to celebrate value comeback
Via the excellent Damien Boey at Credit Suisse:
Coronavirus latest: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns
Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.
Appeal launched for old mobile devices to help those cut off from technology
The Great British Tech Appeal hopes to redistribute 10,000 unwanted devices to disadvantaged families across the UK.
Developers now have to opt-in to have games in GeForce Now
GeForce Now will now (heh) will require developers and publishers to opt-in through a new process in order to have their games available to stream through the service.
Germany, Spain, France Approve Performance Benchmarks for Future Combat Air System
An agreement has been reached by the air forces of Germany, Spain and France regarding performance standards for a collection of 10 possible system architectures under...
Private/Public Partnerships Could Boost Central Bank Digital Currencies
About 80 percent of 66 central banks queried by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) are working on central bank digital currencies (CBDC).
Players still wary as EPL returns to full-squad training
Twenty clubs have received clearance for players to work together as a squad as restrictions are eased across England.
Another cruise crew member in coronavirus limbo dies of apparent suicide
A cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. A 32-year-old Filipino worker on a ship called Scarlet Lady, the…
Lillard won't play if there's zero chance of making playoffs
Los Angeles--Portland star Damian Lillard says he won't play if the resumed NBA season doesn't offer the Trail Blazers any chance of making the playoffs.
Officially: Formula 1 accepts new, additional regulations for coming years
The World Motor Sport Council has approved further amendments to the sports, technical and financial regulations of the FIA Formula One World Championship. The need to reduce costs and protect the sport from the impact of the coronavirus has been the reason for this.
Tractor Supply News: Why TSCO Stock Is Surging 8% Today
Tractor Supply (TSCO) is in the news Wednesday after revealing an incredibly strong outlook for the second quarter of 2020.
Climate-friendly almond farmers coax life from drying Spanish soil
In one of the driest corners of Europe, Manuel Barnes has watched the soil become healthier since he started growing almonds using techniques ...
‘I’m not coming back here anymore’ – Chelsea ace’s dad convinced him to stay with the Blues
'I'm not coming back here anymore' - Chelsea ace's dad convinced him to stay with the Blues
Facebook Whistleblowers: Company Failed to Report Illegal Activity
Whistleblowers at Facebook have filed a complaint with the SEC alleging that the company was aware of illegal activity on its platform, yet failed to notify the proper authorities, according to a report in the Washington Post.
Another Dark Week in Brazil - total number of cases over 374,800
Brazil appears to be entering another dark week, as coronavirus cases grow by the thousands and controversy swells around President Jair Bolsonaro. On Monday, the Ministry of Health announced 11,687 new cases of coronavirus had been confirmed over the last 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to over 374,800.
Suspected drugs, cash and Taser seized by police officers in south Bristol
Officers executed warrants at properties in the St Anne’s and Hartcliffe areas
Ukrainian airline switches to cargo to weather COVID crisis – media
The impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on the airline industry has prompted several carriers to seek state aid.
Sisodia interacts with principals on reopening of schools
Education Minister asks them to come up with plan on how to lead the transition
Congress sees conspiracy of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana CMs in diverting Krishna water
TPCC chief says diversion of 88,000 cusecs water from Pothireddypadu and 3 TMC from Sangameshwaram to Andhra Pradesh would turn south Telangana into a desert
Justice Mazuz: Man under indictment establishing government - a moral failure - Inside Israel
Supreme Court publishes full arguments in decision not to prevent Netanyahu from forming government while under indictment.
Thanks to Covid, India shows highest surge in preference for e-commerce among these top nations
The hygiene and risk factors have contributed to the increased adoption of e-commerce channel among customers who have either been inactive in digital buying or preferred traditional channel for touch-and-feel factor before making purchases.
Aston Villa 'face £11m bill' despite Liverpool protest to Premier League
Aston Villa news - Premier League clubs were official informed of the £340m sum they face paying
A Closer Look at Federal COVID Contractors Reveals Inexperience, Fraud Accusations, and a Weapons Dealer Operating Out of Someone’s House
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Lawmakers urge sovereign immunity law to retaliate for US abuse of litigation over COVID-19
Some 35 lawmakers have raised a special motion during this year's two sessions, urging the country to speed up formulating a foreign states immunity law that will grant Chinese citizens and companies the right to sue other countries in domestic courts, in an attempt to retaliate for US abuse of litigation against China over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women's soccer league plans first US team sport return
The National Women's Soccer League is set to become the first US team sport league to return from the coronavirus pandemic.
These pictures of Amy Jackson 'frolicking' with beau George Panayiotou are too cute to miss!
Amy Jackson is one of the beautiful actresses of Bollywood. She has been sharing pictures and videos on Instagram of how her lockdown looks like!
After 41 yrs, Centre set to redefine ‘migrant workers’
India News: Learning from the ongoing migrant crisis, the government is set to redefine 'migrant workers' after 41 years and plans to register them to enable acce
The best smartphone deals in May so far — save $200 on Apple's iPhone SE, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - There are sales and discounts on a bunch of smartphones from the top four phone makers in the US, like Apple, Samsung, Google, and OnePlus.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
30 killed as troops bombard bandits in Zamfara forest
No fewer than 30 bandits have been killed in airstrike conducted by the Air Component of the Operation Hadarin Daji in Doumborou forest area...
Unexpected Best Friends: Baby Duck Loves Resting Atop Husky’s Head
Some animals may be completely different and expected to not get along, particularly when they would have a prey-predator relationship in the wild. However, sometimes...
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Fla., in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.
COVID-19: Premier League clubs approve return to contact training
Ahead of June resumption of matches, the Premier League (PL) clubs have unanimously voted a return to contact training.
Bitstamp Unveils British Pound Trading vs Fiat and Cryptocurrencies
Bitstamp, one of the largest crypto platforms in Europe, has announced its plans of supporting a new set of digital assets after adding the pound sterling trading .
Coronavirus could cost Serie A over €700m – FIGC chief Gravina
Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina warned an economic crisis could irreparably damage Italy's passion for football.
Places of worship to open gradually as 'new normal' comes into play: Religious Affairs Minister
The government has decided to allow places of worship in COVID-19 “green zones” to reopen as the “new normal” comes into force.
Prince Andrew Told 17yo 'Sex Slave' Roberts She Was 'A Little Bit' Older Than His Daughters - Report
Speaking about her alleged visit to a nightclub in London with Prince Andrew, Virginia Roberts said he was "sweating profusely" all over her while dancing.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian Says Resumed Brexit Talks are 'Going Badly'
Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier wrote to opposition leaders on Wednesday reminding them that the EU was open to an extension of up to two years to get a deal signed – a...
US Air Force Has Failed to Address Racial Disparities in Military Justice System - Watchdog
A new report from a military law watchdog group has found that the US Air Force (USAF) has been engaging in a multi-year effort to cover up its abysmal record of racial...
Heroin addict broke into house and stole haul of items while woman was home alone
A judge told heroin addict Michael Parker he had an 'appalling record' of offending and breaching court orders
Twitter: Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'
The move drew a furious response from Trump.
Instagram will let influencers make money off ads on IGTV content, following in the footsteps of YouTube's revenue-sharing model, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Instagram will reportedly share with creators 55% of the ad revenue they generate — the same amount YouTube offers with its ad revenue-sharing model.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Brewdog launch 'Barnard Castle eye test' IPA 'for tall tales' amid Cummings row
Today the brewery announced the tongue-in-cheek name chosen by fans for its newest drink after the Dominic Cummings furore, caused by the government advisor's drive to Durham - with proceeds goinmg to the NHS
India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pakistan PM Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that the Indian government's "arrogant expansionist policies" is becoming "a threat" to its neighbours as he tried to curry favour with
Pick n Pay outlet, 8 other Gauteng stores closed for contravening regulations
The Pick n Pay outlet, situated at Evaton Mall, was found selling rotten meat and expired food items.
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized student loans?, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - One of the main differences between subsidized and unsubsidized loans is that you'll pay no interest on subsidized loans while in school.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Former Union minister Suresh Prabhu helps local boy return home from France
Soon after the lockdown in France, the internship was called off, and so was the stipend that the two boys were receiving. “It was frustrating and difficult in the beginning. Our parents were worried and we had no help, plus the lockdown kept extending.
FIA approves Formula One budget caps over next five seasons starting from 2021
The first-ever F1 budget cap will come into force next season at 145million US dollars (£117million), with further cuts in 2022 and 2023-25.
Super 30 offers IIT coaching to girl who cycled 1,200 km with dad
Patna: Super 30 founder Anand Kumar has offered free coaching to Bihar girl Jyoti Kumari for IIT-JEE entrance exam. Kumari came into limelight after she cycled 1200 kilometers to get her injured...
Fresh rain prediction has Chellanam wide awake
Huge waves lash coastal stretches of the village; lockdown delays laying of geo textile tubes at several places
DA denies money woes as it plans to cut jobs
The DA is pushing ahead with its plans to retrench staff, but has denied it is facing financial trouble.
'A duty to get involved': Calgary police investigate Chinese consulate vandalism
Members of the city's Chinese community say they are working with authorities after a building in downtown Calgary was defaced with a hateful message.
Bangladesh to reopen public transport services on limited scale from May 31
Bangladesh is lifting the ban on public transport services from May 31, the day offices will reopen on a limited scale.
Jamie Carragher recalls moment he 'almost hit' Liverpool team-mate in on-pitch altercation
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted almost punching former Reds team-mate Alvaro Arbeloa during an on-field altercation over a decade ago.
FIA approves Formula One budget caps over next five seasons starting from 2021
The first-ever F1 budget cap will come into force next season at 145million US dollars (£117million), with further cuts in 2022 and 2023-25.
Doctor moves Supreme Court on quarantine for health staff
New Delhi: A doctor has questioned in the Supreme Court the Centre's new Standard Operating Procedure for front line COVID-19 healthcare workers by which it has ended the 14-day mandatory quarantine...
Tractor Supply Company Is Thriving
Tractor Supply offered Q2 update that is expecting record-breaking sales and earnings Fresh off a stellar Q1, the second quarter is supposed to easily trump tha
Watch: CNBC Segment Explodes as Anchors Spar on Air Over Death Toll, 'Your Friend' Trump
Wednesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box," hosts Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin battled over the stock market volatility amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips
Sil Fox: Photos being ‘splashed all over papers’ after court appearances 'isn't right’
Comedian Sil Fox, who has been cleared of sexual assault, says it's 'not right' that photographs ...
Chelsea launch official move to sign attacker valued between €30-€35m
Chelsea have reportedly launched an official move to sign this winger in the next transfer window...
FAAN: Air travellers should expect flight delays, increased fares
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says passengers should expect flight delays and increased fares when flight operations resume.
Coalition of unions call on KZN teachers to not go back to school yet
The top unions affiliated to education in KwaZulu-Natal have called on their members, mainly teachers and support staff, to refrain from attending school on Thursday.
The best smartphone deals in May so far — save $200 on Apple's iPhone SE
There are sales and discounts on a bunch of smartphones from the top four phone makers in the US, like Apple, Samsung, Google, and OnePlus.
SpaceX, NASA close to historic launch: 'The hatch is closed'
SpaceX and NASA are in the final stages of preparations for the historic launch that will send astronauts back to space from American soil for the first time since 2011.
Tesla just cut its car prices by up to $5,000 to jump-start sales during the pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The Tesla Model X SUV and Model S sedan are $5,000 cheaper, while the Model 3 got a $2,000 cut. The move comes as COVID-19 tanks overall car sales.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
CMHC sees declines in home prices, sales, starts that will linger to end of 2022
Canada's housing sector will see a retreat in prices, sales and building in the months ahead and likely won't see a return to pre-pandemic levels until at least the end of 2022, said Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. in an outlook released Wednesday.
9 Covid-19 recoveries in Bulawayo
Bulawayo has recorded nine Covid-19 recoveries leaving only two active cases but health experts are warning against complacency as it could steer a comeback of the virus.
'On The Record' Subject Drew Dixon Came Forward & Found A Sisterhood
Drew Dixon once lived around the corner from Biggie Smalls. The friends were both music lovers looking to make it big in the industry. As Biggie rose in the rap game in the early-1990s, Dixon dove into the world of A&R (artists and repertoire),…
Trump offers to mediate between India and China
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World TeamTennis picked Greenbrier so fans could watch live tennis
(Reuters) - World TeamTennis said on Wednesday it had several options for where to stage its 2020 season but selecting the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia was an easy decision as it was the only site that could include fans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scottish club's fans 'to decide' goalkeeper's fate on Twitter
Scottish football club Livingston have taken an unusual approach to working out whether to keep goalkeeper Gary Maley... asking supporters on Twitter to decide his fate.
How Europe’s CHEOPS satellite will improve the hunt for exoplanets
The primary objective of CHEOPS is to better understand the planets that we’ve already found. And its mission is now in full swing.
These 5 'stay at home' stocks are getting pounded as the US economy reopens
All 50 US states as of Memorial Day weekend have relaxed at least some of the restrictions put in place mid-March to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China
Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China. The US president previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.
Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate
HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong police ramped up security around the city’s legislature today ahead of a debate over a law that would ban insulting China’s national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub. The debate comes days after China...
Coronavirus pandemic | 30,000 weddings cancelled in Gujarat amid COVID-19
March and April are considered the peak season, when maximum number of weddings take place in the state, Hotel and Restaurant Association (Gujarat) spokesperson Abhijit Deshmukh said.
Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Donald Trump
On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two of Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots
Private jet demand rises as wealthy Russians spend lockdown in West
Passengers are heading for countries such as Britain and Cyprus where they own property, have residency rights, sometimes thanks to holding dual nationality, or have close relatives, according to industry sources.
Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon
The government has placed an order for buying 60 spraying machines from UK-based company Micron, and two firms have been finalised for supply of drones for aerial spraying of insecticides for effective control over tall trees and inaccessible areas, it added.
Unhappy unions to urge KZN teachers not to return to schools
Sadtu's Nomarashiya Caluza said that unions were not satisfied with the efforts of the KZN Education Department in preparing schools ahead of teachers’ scheduled return on Thursday.
Alcohol ban fines hit N$100k
THE police have dished out fines of close to N$100 000 to people who contravened the alcohol ban between 5 and 25 May.
Astronomers create cloud atlas for hot, Jupiter-like exoplanets
Giant planets in our solar system and circling other stars have exotic clouds unlike anything on Earth, and the gas giants orbiting close to their stars - so-called hot Jupiters - boast the most extreme.
Startling Figures Reveal Extent Of Government Support For Beleaguered Economy
Figures from the government confirm it is backing loans and other support mechanisms worth tens of billions to the UK economy
Richard Ali: 'There's a growing dictatorship of disinformation in Nigeria'
The coronavirus lockdown in Nigeria has let the genie out of the bottle, writer Richard Ali says. The ensuing rise in ethnic populism in the digital space has to be confronted by journalists and artists alike.
Quarantined family returns to find house burgled
Items worth Rs 3 lakh allegedly stolen from their Ulhasnagar home
Tesla Cuts Prices In North America And China By Up To 6% To Ease Sales Slump
Tesla’s flagship Model S is one of the vehicles that are now thousands of dollars cheaper in a bid to encourage sales, after the pandemic cut demand for new cars.
An American Sports Website Has Made A 14 Minute Video About Keane vs McCarthy
Even to this day, something feels a bit weird hearing Americans talk about football, rugby, or even GAA. There's something in-built in us that has long since decided t...
$5,250 in fines for DIY plumbing
News from Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board Property owners are again being warned not to fall into the trap of using unlicensed people to conduct restricted sanitary plumbing work on renovation projects.
Student jailed for extortion over policewoman’s nude pictures
A Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 24-year-old student, Francis Aggrey, to three years imprisonment for extortion in his bid to circulate nude videos of his girlfriend, a policewoman.
Fans use ‘Star Wars’ anniversary to ask for ‘Solo’ sequel
LOS ANGELES, May 27 — It wasn't just Episode IV that celebrated a Star Wars birthday on May 25. On the occasion of May 25, the entire Star Wars franchise celebrated its 42nd anniversary. But 1977’s iconic Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope wasn’t necessarily fans’ sole focus over the...
Sibanye-Stillwater confirms 11 COVID-19 cases at operations - Makhura
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that Sibanye-Stillwater has had 11 COVID-19 cases at various operations, including some on the West Rand and some in the Free State.
Fed could adopt yield curve control
A report by Bloomberg's Liz McCormick and Craig Torres says the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may implement yield-curve control to cap yields on government
NHL monitoring situation before choosing where to play games
Concerns about Canadian coronavirus restrictions could push hockey south of the 49th parallel into the U.S. this summer.
Three dead in state prisons due to Covid, reveals govt affidavit
The prisoners were lodged in Taloja, Yerawada, and Dhule; only those showing symptoms are tested in prisons
Study finds a (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates
Geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago -- at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally thought.
Ryman Hospitality Backs Out of Deal to Purchase Austin City Limits Property
Ryman Hospitality has backed out of a $283 million deal to purchase a mixed-use property that includes the 2,500-seat Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater.
NDC boycotts IPAC meeting at EC
Reports reaching DGN Online indicate that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) this morning boycotted the InterParty Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting at the Electoral Commission (EC).
Good Works: Tencent and Universal Team Up on Charity PPE Distribution
In early April, several days after Tencent Holdings closed its deal to buy a 10 percent stake in Universal Music Group along with a consortium of investors, Tencent Chief Strategy Officer James Mitchell called Universal Executive Vice President of Communications Will Tanous with an idea.
Official says defiant Michigan barbershop is health threat
A barbershop that refused to remain closed in compliance with Michigan's coronavirus restrictions poses an “imminent threat” to public health, the state's chief medical officer testified Wednesday.
Stocks - Dow Jumps as Financials Take Spotlight Amid Stumble in Tech
Stocks - Dow Jumps as Financials Take Spotlight Amid Stumble in Tech
Boeing resumes 737 MAX production at low rate
Boeing resumes 737 MAX production at low rate
'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'
'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'. 'Time and again, through their actions, often more covert than overt, the BJP has shown that it is a power-hungry party and its hunger isn't getting satiated sitting in the Opposition.'
How The 25-Year-Old Founder Of We’re Not Really Strangers Created A Global Movement From A Card Game And Instagram Feed
Whether you've seen the viral Instagram posts on the We’re Not Really Strangers feed or the red card game of the same name, founder Koreen Odiney's mission is the same: “To empower people to make meaningful connections.” Learn about the movement with 1.7 million Instagram followers.
Curfew no bar for encroachers in Kalyan Nagar
Residents say in the night, a compound wall is being constructed on a CA site that houses 100-yr-old memorial Seems like the lockdown has come as a cover for the activities of encroachers to flourish .
Amberley tyre fire arson: Man 'snapped' and torched pile
A man who lived across the road from a giant, illegal pile of 400,000 old car tyres in Canterbury "snapped" and torched them, a court heard today.
NUM: Some mining companies not protecting workers from COVID-19
The union said miners were still forced to work in close proximity because their jobs made it difficult to follow social distancing.
Turnpike, parkway toll hikes, $24B construction plan get OK
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority voted Wednesday to increase tolls on two of the state’s major highways and approve a $24 billion construction plan that the hike will fund.
Qualcomm previews a new line of smartphone-linked XR viewers for 2021
Qualcomm has announced a range of XR viewers, a novel product category possible due to 5G speeds and bandwidth. They are intended to deliver high-quality content to be supported by the smartphones they connect to via USB type C, and will be made by companies such as Panasonic and OPPO.
Hollywood Hills house parties getting out of hand during coronavirus outbreak, LAPD warns
Cops in Los Angeles have released a video begging trendy quarantined residents to stop house parties in the Hollywood Hills because clubs are closed during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report.
Angela Merkel’s chancellorship “runs and runs” as her ratings surge and lockdown is eased in Germany
Why, despite being at the height of her powers, the chancellor will probably not seek a fifth term. And I say goodbye to Berlin for the first time in months.
Can Cannabis Cure COVID?
Market Overview Analysis by Matthew Weller covering: GW Pharmaceuticals PLC ADR, Canopy Growth Corp, ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, Aurora Cannabis Inc. Read Matthew Weller's latest article on Investi
5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya
Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of active cases in the state to seven, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday.
'There is no release' - Modern India pace attacks remind Bishop of fearsome Windies line-up
Former Windies bowler turned commentator Ian Bishop has heaped high praise on the current India pace attack, drawing comparisons to the relentless West Indies bowling units of the 1970s and 80s. With...
Ahmedabad saw 1 death each hour in past week
169 persons died in 7 days—24 per day on an average; with 251new cases on Tuesday, district’s tally has touched 10,841
The US gaming headset market is found to have hit new heights as of April 2020
A new market research report states that the gaming headset sector broke records in terms of US retail sales in April 2020. This study also found that 8 of the 10 best-selling devices in this category were from the brand Turtle Beach. Of these, its Stealth 600 has accrued the most revenue in 2020 so far.
MLB salary proposal: Explaining the controversial pay cuts owners want players to accept
As MLB tries to figure out a return to action, owners are asking a lot of players.
Best of BS Opinion: India-China relations, the Covid curve, and more
Here is a summary of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
It’s compulsory to test for coronavirus – Speaker Oquaye cautions
The Speaker of Parliament, Reverend Professor Aaron Michael Oquaye, on Tuesday said it is mandatory for all Members of Parliament (MPs), journalists covering activities of the House, and staff to test for the COVID-19.
New infrared telescope to help find Universe's "hidden treasures" in real time
A new infrared telescope, to be designed and built by astronomers at The Australian National University (ANU), will monitor the entire southern sky in search of new cosmic events as they take place.
Bayelsa sends 25 samples to UPTH - The Nation Nigeria
Chairman, Bayelsa COVID-19 Task Force, Dr Inodu Apoku, has announced that an average of 25 samples are sent daily to University of Port Harcourt ...
BTS Teases 'New Journey' to Festa 2020 With Cryptic Post
Get ready ARMY because Festa 2020 is on its way! On Wednesday (May 27), BTS teased the upcoming event with a brand new social media post.
Hindutva Supremacist Modi govt becoming a threat to India's neighbours: PM Imran
PM Imran slams Modi government's 'arrogant expansionist policies' akin to Nazi's Lebensraum
52-yr-old refuses money to robbers, attacked
A 52-year-old man was attacked with sharp edged weapon after he refused to provide money to miscreant who attempted to rob in the wee hours on Monday in Nariyalkheda area; Gautam Nagar police have started investigation. Police said that the victim Rajkumar Chourasia was attacked by the miscreant
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed – Poll
BENGALURU (Reuters) – Economic prospects for the developed world this year have darkened again in the past month as the coronavirus pandemic has rolled from Asia to the Americas, with a V-shaped sharp recovery expected by less than one-fifth of economists polled by Reuters.
She is the World’s highest paid woman CEO
Lisa Su of Advanced Micro Devices is the first woman ever to top The Associated Press’ annual survey of CEO compensation: Her 2019 pay package was valued at $58.5 million following a strong performance for the company’s stock during her five years as CEO.
Minneapolis Mayor Calls For Charges Against Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd’s Neck
If most people, particularly people of color, had done what a police officer did late Monday, they’d already be behind bars.”
KCR to perform Chandi Yagam to mark inauguration of Pochamma Sagar
Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao will conduct Chandi Yagam, Sudarshan Yagam, Gangamma puja and other rituals,
Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over virus fallout
Bach's aim is to canvas the members for their view on "how to handle the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic", a source told AFP.
Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app
The complaint alleges the US tech giant more prominently showcases its Google Pay app inside its Android app store in India, giving it an unfair advantage over apps of competitors which hurts consumers, the source added.
Ventspils and Jelgava will not be expanded with municipalities or municipal territories
An agreement has been reached Ventspils and Jelgava will not be provided additional municipalities or municipal territories.
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as they stamped down on protests against a bill banning insults to China's national anthem.
Sky Sports set to end subscription 'pause' for customers next month
Sky Sports customers who have "paused" their subscription during the coronavirus pandemic are set to be billed from 19 June, if moves to kick off live sport again go ahead as planned
5 important things happening in South Africa today
Confusion after Health Department presentation says Covid-19 hotspots to remain at level 4; government is facing a slew of legal challenges over its lockdown rules; schools are now being targetted by criminals looking to steal personal protection equipment; and Ramaphosa lifts the ban on religious gatherings – with restrictions.
Arogya Sanjeevani: Low-cost insurance, but a regular health cover works better
Existing health insurance plans offer far more features and benefits, but come with higher premiums
How Gold is made and how it got to our planet
During the formation of Earth, molten iron sank to its centre to make the core. This took with it the vast majority of the planet's precious-
Heavy security as EC hosts political parties at IPAC meeting
There is a heavy security presence at the premises of the EC as personnel of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) have been deployed to the premises where IPAC meeting on the compilation of a new voters register is ongoing.
Haryana records 94 new cases, tally goes past 1,300
Haryana on Tuesday reported 94 new cases of corona virus, taking the State's case tally to 1305 even as 22 patients recovered from various hospitals of the State over the last 24 hours. According to the State government’s health bulletin, 94 fresh cases were reported from Gurugram, Faridabad,
Administrators rule out mid-June return for SAA flights
Without approval of practitioners, SAA announced its planes would be back in the skies.
Mystic who claimed survival without food and water dies
Prahlad Jani popularly known as Chunriwala Mataji, a breatharian monk who claimed to have survived without food or water for over 70 years, died on Tuesday morn
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread
There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday even as the death toll reached 4,337 and the number of cases rose to 1,51,767 in the country. A total of 6,387
James Shaw plus two: Greens announce candidates for Wellington electorates
News from Green Party The Green Party has revealed its three candidates to contest the Wellington electorates in the forthcoming general election.
Russians fix vibration, N-power unit restarts at Kudankulam
The second 1,000 MW atomic power plant of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) at Kudankulam that was shutdown
Coronavirus impact: Punjab seeks Rs 51,102 crore fiscal stimulus from Centre
A draft memorandum to this effect was approved on Wednesday by the Council of Ministers at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, an official statement said.
DA to push for further use of virtual platforms by Parliament
The first virtual question and answer session in the National Assembly would be held on Wednesday since the country went into lockdown in March.
Green Cabs in liquidation, jobs cut
Taxi company Green Cabs has gone into liquidation, reportedly cutting 160 jobs. This story was first published by RNZ Palliser Insolvency's Heath...
How India can push its dairy cart ahead
The future of dairy in India hinges on modernising infrastructure, and giving the sector a technological face-lift
Residents of Kodjonya-Menekpo threaten bloodshed over grave
The siting of a grave close in Kodjonya-Menekpo, a community in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality has created apprehension among community members as community members fear the burial of the deceased in the area could infect their hand dug wells and other sources of water.
A Year of Jagan - Going the Hugo Chavez way?
In his hurry to score political points Jagan as CM is announcing schemes and issuing GOs which are either questioned or struck down by the High Court. - Duggaraju Srinivasa Rao
Don't hasten to reopen schools; we need time - Prof Agyekum to Akufo-Addo
The Dean of the School of Performing Arts of the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Kofi Agyekum is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to extend the closure of schools in the country.
Tennis world divided on whether to play or not to play in front of empty stadiums
As the sporting world continues to grapple with the Covid-19 crisis, tennis world are airing their views on whether to play or not to play
SAT test now optional for US university admissions; Indian test-prep institutes feel the heat
For students, especially from non-native English speaking nations, the SAT is used to test the ability to read and comprehend university-level programmes
GHMC collects Rs 331 cr property tax so far
Despite the State government extending a five per cent rebate on property tax to all structures, including commercial buildings
France expects economic slow-down by 20% in Q2
French gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2020 is forecast to drop by massive 20%, according to the country’s official INSEE statistics as reported by The Guardian.
Teaching people to fish
What’s in a number? For some, it means a lot. For others, it reveals nothing. The reality, however, lies somewhere in between.
Fauci: ‘We Might Have A Vaccine By The End Of The Year’
Dr. Fauci’s timeline would be one of the shortest in history for vaccine development.
Brown says learning must be accelerated on Seahawks O-line
Whenever the Seattle Seahawks finally get together in person, Duane Brown will see plenty of unfamiliar faces on the offensive line.
SAA can still be saved with funding - administrators
SAA has been fighting for its survival since entering business rescue - a local form of bankruptcy protection - in December, after almost a decade of financial losses.
4 new COVID-19 cases in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar, total 366
Four more people, including a four-year-old girl, tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Wednesday, pushing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the district to 366, officials said. Also, nine people were discharged from hospitals after recovery from COVID-19,
The Media And Masks: A Confusing Narrative For Americans
The benefit of the mask, “comes not from shielding the mouths of the healthy but from covering the mouths of people already infected.” This unambiguous scientific message of communal responsibility remains absent from mainstream media which continues to divide Americans over the mask.
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
They will be limited to 50 people.
How Your Kid’s (Or Kids’) School Can Go Solar
With solar being a popular choice for those looking to save on their energy costs, it's no surprise that schools are taking advantage of it as well. Furthermore, many more schools could save money by going solar. [caption id=
Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings
The Prime Minister’s top adviser remains at the centre of a political storm, with at least 30 Tory MPs publicly calling for him to go.
Starc eager to play pink-ball Test against India
Melbourne: His record with the pink ball is second to none and Australian paceman Mitchell Starc on Tuesday welcomed the prospect of bowling with it against India in a day-night Test during the home summer. Cricket Australia's proposal to schedule a
Work on new cell tower begins
Construction of a new non-notified Spark cellphone site has begun in rural Hawea to replace the existing cell site servicing the area. Spark...
'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'
'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'. 'States have done a tremendous job of identifying health facilities for COVID-19 care and equipping them well.'
NW Health MEC Sambatha ‘impressed’ with Impala Mine’s COVID-19 compliance
Sambatha has been monitoring the levels of compliance at the mine in Rustenburg.
No SpaceX T-shirts for tourists at Cape Canaveral
NASA begged tourists to watch the SpaceX launch online, but space fans are still showing up in Florida. It would have been pretty good news for Brenda Mulberry -- if she'd had some SpaceX T-shirts to sell them.
Latam Airlines seeks bankruptcy protection as travel slumps
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Latam Airlines, South America's biggest carrier, sought US...
Jimmy Fallon Apologizes For Wearing Blackface On SNL Twenty Years Ago
Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon came under fire on Twitter this week after an old Saturday Night Live clip from 2000 resurfaced that featured the
Is Suga’s Mixtape Headed Toward A Top 10 Debut?
Suga’s sophomore mixtape D-2 arrived with little proper warning, and fans around the world rushed to press play on streaming services to hear what he’s been working on in the years since he released his first project on his own.
Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive
Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive. The main focus will be on the situation in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball face-off in sensitive areas like Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie
Dapper Labs Launches Token-based NBA Game On Its Blockchain
Dapper Labs' NBA Top Shot has launched into private beta after the game's underlying product declaration in July 2019. The game is looking to fill a product specialty by consolidating manager-style sporting events with digitally rare merchandise called non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Dapper Labs VP of Partnerships Caty Tedman stated in…
Chart Of The Day: Gold Could Rally No Matter Which Way Stocks Go
Commodities Analysis by Investing.com (Pinchas Cohen/Investing.com) covering: XAU/USD, Gold Futures. Read Investing.com (Pinchas Cohen/Investing.com)'s latest article on Investing.com
Domestic violence reports on the rise as COVID-19 keeps people at home, study shows
Researchers have found an increase in domestic violence reports in Los Angeles and Indianapolis since the stay-at-home restrictions were implemented in March.
Elon Musk: “It’s My Fault” If Launch Goes Wrong
"I'm the chief engineer of the thing," SpaceX CEO Elon Musk told CBS during a Tuesday interview. "Goes wrong, it's my fault."
The double price reduction that Juventus hope to achieve
Juventus have various deals going on at the moment. According to the Italian press, Juve want to sign Napoli attacker Arkadiusz Milik, and Lyon CM Houssem Ouar. However, they are reportedly working to achieve a price reduction for both of them.
Thousands of human sequences provide deep insight into single genomes
A catalogue of genetic variation in humans.
McIlroy hopes Ryder Cup will be moved to 2021
LONDON, May 27 ― Rory McIlroy believes the Ryder Cup will be moved back to 2021 under pressure from players to not lose the unique atmosphere of the biennial event behind closed doors. The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the golfing calendar with the three US-based majors moved to later...
CMU to miss report deadline due to auditing delay
OFFICIALS of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) were again put in the hot seat at th...
LG Targets Gamers With New 48-Inch Size 4K OLED TV
LG has announced that it will be rolling out its 4K Ultra HD OLED TV in a new size – 48-inches – aimed at consumers that are looking for a mid-sized TV, a second TV or those looking for a quality display for serious gaming. Currently, LG is only offering this model in 55, 65, 77 and 88 inches.
Protest of Minneapolis man's death blocks Memphis street
Police blocked a main thoroughfare in Memphis, Tennessee, after protesters gathered outside a police precinct to voice their anger at the death of an unarmed black man during a confrontation with a wh
A top trick for great content marketing
Content marketing is a powerful tool – and can be quick and simple to implement for your brand.
As Europe Unveils “green” Recovery Package, Trans-Atlantic Rift On Climate Policy Widens
The European Union is using the economic downturn to accelerate its clean energy transition. In the US, a surprise new policy that would provide relief to the oil and gas sector shows it has different priorities during the crisis.
Hotels prepare to reopen facilities in Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued detailed guidelines for properties in the emirate…
Shops except for medical, essential items to be closed at 5pm from today in KP
KP govt spokesperson says barbershops will only remain open from Friday till Sunday
Biden on His 'Ain't Black' Comment: Charlamagne tha God 'Was Being a Wise Guy'
Tuesday on CNN's "Situation Room," presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden addressed telling radio host Charlamagne tha God that black voters who have trouble deciding whether to support him or President Donald Trump "ain't black." | Clips
One year-old baby, 2 adults killed in gory accident
A year-old baby and two male adults were killed, while 11 others suffered injuries in an accident, at Anoff near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, on Tuesday.
Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch for May 28
Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch for May 28
Akufo-Addo government to complete 998 SHS facilities by end of July - Abronye DC
Bono Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) says as part of measures by his parties government to close the gap in the infrastructure deficit of the nations senior high school system, a total of 998 educational facilities are set to be completed across the country by July this year.
Tyson Fury claims he has accepted offer to fight Mike Tyson
Tyson, 53, is set for a stunning comeback in order to raise money for charity and has recently been pictured looking in top shape
Demand for housing sector will come back in medium term, says HDFC CEO Keki Mistry
Now, historically, whenever there has been any kind of stress in the market, NPLs tend to go up in short term, but once the stress get alleviated, NPLs come down to the normal levels.
Watch: Duo Have The Perfect Response To Dundalk Lockdown Protest
A woman most famous for standing outside Google and the Four Courts was back at it again yesterday, this time standing on a beach in Dundalk, hosting a sparsely attend...
Joe Biden hires voting rights director, contrasting Trump's move to hinder mail-in ballots
The Biden campaign hired a senior staffer to aid in voter protection issues as the debate over absentee ballots comes to a head.
Airlines given $123 billion in state aid – IATA
While governments are coming to the rescue of embattled airlines, the International Air Transport Association points out that $67 billion of the $123 billion committed so far would have to be repaid
'Fantastic outcome': Missing trampers found
Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor were found when smoke from a fire they lit was seen by a search helicopter - a result police...
Rivlin on Leifer trial: 'No one will use Israel to evade justice' - Foreign Affairs
President Rivlin touts Jerusalem court's decision that Australian-Israeli teacher Malka Leifer may stand trial, paving way for extradition.
MPs who fail to test for coronavirus will be sanctioned - Speaker
Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Prof Michael Aaron Oquaye has cautioned Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliamentary Service who have not gone through the test for COVID-19 to do so when the mandatory mass testing in Parliament restart from Thursday, 28th May to Friday, 29th May 2020.
French optical maker Essilor bets on business rebound as India eases COVID-19 lockdown
Along with its associate companies, Essilor employs 5,000 people in India and exports optical products to Europe, the US and Canada.
Child dies as man hunts for milk at railway station
Child dies as man hunts for milk at railway station. The four-and-a-half-year-old son of Bihari migrants based in Delhi died at the railway station in Muzaffarpur on arrival by a 'Shramik Special' train, while his father desperately hunted for some milk he believed will save his child.
Strong customer authentication suffers another delay
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently announced it is allowing extra time for the roll-out of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) for e-commerce transactions in the UK, and the move is likely to be followed by others across Europe.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oyo company now 151 — Makinde
According to available information, the company has about 500 staff
Spanish FA agree to Friday and Monday games
The verdict by judge Andres Sanchez Almagero meant matches on Fridays and Mondays needed the Spanish FA (RFEF)'s approval. The Federation, in a statement which celebrated the verdict, has surprisingly announced that matches can be played on both Fridays and Mondays for rest of the season.
Mike Pompeo does not like answering questions about his actions, but soon he may have to
There’s a sense that things are coming full circle for the US secretary of state.
Uproar in US after black man dies as white policeman kneels on neck
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
Nord Stream 2 Operator Says Sanction Threats Are Discrimination Against European Companies
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Threats to impose sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project are discrimination against European companies, the project operator, Nord...
Eight held for gambling in Hyderabad
Eight persons who were gambling at a garage in Kalapather were caught by the Commissioner's Task Force (South) following a raid
Daniel Turner: Biden bows to radical left by pledging to cancel Keystone XL pipeline – Americans would suffer
Joe Biden’s energy policies would create disruptive energy shortages, big energy price increases, an increased dependence on foreign countries outside our hemisphere to meet our energy needs, and a massive increase in unemployment in the U.S. energy industry.
Gowns 4 Good: Your Graduation Gown Repurposed As PPE
Gowns4Good was recently launched by Nathaniel Moore, a physician assistant working in the ER at the University of Vermont, using repurposed graduation gowns for PPE.
Drugmaker Sanofi to raise over $11 billion via sale of Regeneron shares
Earlier this week, Regeneron had said it would repurchase about $5 billion of its shares directly from Sanofi, without altering their over-a-decade-long partnership.
Zimbabwe police charge activists, journalists with violating Covid-19 rules
The three women were reportedly abducted while in police custody.
COVID-19: Death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767 in India
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,337 and the total number of cases climbed to 1,51,767 in the country, registering an increase of 170 deaths and 6,387 cases in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while
Sewage testing ordered in Queensland after 30-year-old's COVID-19 death
Another Queenslander has died of COVID-19, taking the state’s toll to seven.
With test results lost, an Afghan family fell to virus
As in many Afghan households, dinner at Dr. Yousuf Aryubi’s home meant the whole family - his mother, his siblings, their children - sitting on the floor together around a mat laid with food on the ca
Stop Calling The Police On Black People
This article explores the modern day phenomenon of White people calling the police on innocent Black people, which was most recently seen in the viral video of "Central Park Karen."
Sugar Inquiry Commission didn't highlight NPMC's role in failing to control prices
The commission only held the Sugar Advisory Board responsible for taking any action
OnePlus 8 series first phones to run Fortnite at 90fps
Company’s new partnership with Epic Games highlights capabilities of the most expensive OnePlus phones yet
Here Are The 8 Best Films On TV Tonight
We have again trawled through the listings to pick the best films on TV tonight for you.It's quality over quantity this evening, but we've still managed to find eight...
NDC can demonstrate all they want but EC's decision won't change - Kweku Baako
Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, has jumped to the defence of the Electoral Commission, stressing that nothing can change the Commission's decision on the voters' register.
In Break With Trump, Sean Hannity Just Told A Surprising Truth About Face Masks
As America heads into a deeply divisive presidential election, on Tuesday Sean Hannity gave a brief reminder that there is one thing that transcends partisanship: public health.
Stormy Weather May Delay SpaceX’s Historic Launch
SpaceX and NASA may have to scrub their historic launch to the International Space Station this afternoon because of bad weather.
Family tracks down long-lost brother in Canterbury
Canterbury man Phil Radford had no idea his life could be changed so much by just one Facebook message. Radford, 49, was adopted when he was five...
Materials And Energy Dashboard - Update
Valuation metrics in basic materials and energy. Evolution since last month. A list of stocks looking cheap in their industries.
Reports: Players balk at MLB's pay-cut proposal
Major League Baseball presented its players union with a revised economic plan for the yet-to-start 2020 season on Tuesday, proposing a sliding-scale of pay cuts, with the top-paid stars due to take the biggest hits.
Reopening mosques for prayers to be only determined by cabinet's committee: Egypt's Awqf Min.
In a statement released Tuesday, the ministry said it did not and will not disclose any information about the date of reopening mosques to worshippers.
Vestapace to launch 35 satellites for 5G network in India, eyes commencing operation by 2021
Vestaspace Technologies founder and CEO Arun Kumar Sureban said a beta version of the next-generation satellite constellations is planned for September 2020, besides the launch of a fully operational constellation of satellites in early 2021 into 'Low-Earth-Orbit or Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit'.
NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks
The aggrieved farmers can register their complaints about the existence of locusts or need of spray on the 24-hour hotline: NDMA
Mangoes, not Covid situation, interest Mayor Bijal Patel
Mayor Bijal Patel miffed when questioned on Covid-19 crisis in city at inauguration of 15-day mango fest at GMDC grounds
Mumbai finally restored to home delivery of liquor
One in two orders placed for home deliveries of alcohol in Maharashtra came from Mumbai this week.
China's survey team summits Mt Everest to remeasure its height
After summiting, team members began erecting a survey marker on the snow-covered peak, which measures less than 20 square meters, the report said.
Spanish government contemplates return of fans for 2020-21
Spain’s top sports government official says fans may be back in soccer stadiums beginning next season.
UK commits new funding to combat space debris
New government funding for innovative solutions to tackle the growing problem of potentially hazardous space debris, has been announced by the UK Space Agency.
A Tropical Disturbance Soaked Miami With Six Inches Of Rain In Two Hours
After soaking Miami with more than half a foot of rain in just a couple of hours, a tropical disturbance will move up the coast on Wednesday and bring a threat for flooding and tornadoes to the Carolinas.
China’s openness to spot COVID-19 source lauded
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it appreciates China's openness to joint efforts by the international science community to identify the source of the virus, and that such a scientific mission should consist of "the right mix of s
Republicans working on legislation to strip Twitter of federal liability protections
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Rep.
Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions
Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.
US tops 100,000 coronavirus deaths with no end in sight
More than 100,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, a staggering wave of death that has brought the world's largest economy to its knees as the federal government struggles even now to mount
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
US News: WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland.
Keir Starmer: Dominic Cummings broke the rules - Boris Johnson must end this farce and put UK first
Labour leader Keir Starmer writes his strongest condemnation of the Prime Minister yet EXCLUSIVELY in the Daily Mirror
Mohawk Industries: Not A Convincing Investment
Mohawk is trading on a forward sales multiple of 1.08, below their long-term average of 1.3x. 2018 and 2019 were tough years for the business and industry. We b
Coronavirus crisis: With US fatalities near 100K, country's death rate lower than much of Western Europe
The U.S. is on track this week to hit 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, prompting criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of the outbreak.
Ekiti Assembly passes Tourism, Hospitality Licensing and Regulation Bill
The unanimous resolution was taken at Wednesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Funminiyi Afuye, in Ado Ekiti.
Rain Scrubs Space X Launch of First Crewed Mission to Intl Space Station, First Time US Astronauts Launch Into Orbit from American Soil Since 2011
If successful on Saturday, it will be the first time since the last flight of the Space Shuttle in 2011, that US astronauts will go into orbit from American soil.
JP Morgan's Rs 187 Crore-Assets Attached, Firm Denies Wrongdoing In Top Court
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it has attached the assets worth Rs 187 crore of multi-national firm JP Morgan alleged to have been involved in syphoning of Amrapali Group home buyers money.
England captain Morgan wary of Hales return after drug ban
Alex Hales's hopes of an international recall suffered a setback when England captain Eoin Morgan said it would take yet "more time" to regain trust following a drugs ban.
FIA approves F1's budget cap reduction and handicap system
There will be greater aerodynamic restrictions for the more successful teams in a development handicap system.
Nolte: Report Shows 43% of Coronavirus Deaths Are in Nursing Homes
An incredible 43 percent of coronavirus deaths occurred in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities (ALF), reports Forbes.
North Carolina Lawmakers Ask Panel to Let Them Join Voter ID Case
Republican members of the North Carolina General Assembly pressed a Fourth Circuit panel Wednesday to allow them to intervene on behalf of the state in a lawsuit over its controversial voter ID requirements.
Two dead as suspected cultists invade station to free robbery suspects in Delta Community
The Delta State Police command has confirmed the death of two persons today, at the Jesse Police Station in Jesse, Ethiope West LGA of Delta
Egyptian government prepares new economic stimulus package
CAIRO: The Egypt government has introduced a new economic stimulus package in light of the economic setbacks caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the country’s subsequent lockdown. The new package, submitted by Minister of Planning and Economic Development Dr. Hala El-Said, allocates more than 50 billion Egyptian pounds ($3 billion) to support the tourism
Unattended charcoal grill blamed for fire that killed 2 in North Carolina
Authorities say the fire killed 39-year-old Ann Rachelle Horton and her 9-year-old son, Sebastian Lopez.
Government negotiating to cut National Broadband Plan rollout from seven to five years
The government has asked the National Broadband Plan firm to shorten the rollout period from seven to five years.
US House Passes China Sanctions Bill Over Uighur Detentions, Measure Heads to Trump
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation calling for sanctions against Chinese officials for the detention and torture of Uighur Muslims in...
Coast guard to end search for 4th fisherman missing from accident that killed 3
ST. LAWRENCE, N.L. - Search and rescue operations to find a missing Newfoundland fisherman whose three crewmates perished at sea were to wind down at sunset
Report: USAF covered up incidents of racial bias
May 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force tried to cover up racial bias in its justice system, a report by an independent advocacy group said Wednesday.
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith's father Ron dies after contracting coronavirus
Villa manager Dean Smith’s father has died aged 79 after contracting coronavirus, the club has announced.
Coronavirus Impact: 72% consumers want to buy from locally sourced items going forward: Deloitte Consumer Tracker Report
Consumers are carefully evaluating needs versus wants of products and services making a shift towards less discretionary purchases
Colombia inter-city bus drivers demand to return to work
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Drivers of inter-city bus services in Colombia protested on Wednesday to demand the government let them return to work after two months of quarantine aimed at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Novant Health launches first emergency drone operation for pandemic response in the country
The venture marks the first emergency drone logistics operation by a hospital for its pandemic response in the country.
Sorry, President Trump, Twitter Makes Its Own Rules
But the social media company sure chose a weird place to draw the line.
Covid-19 death toll in US has surpassed 100,000
The news comes as only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine.
Actress Lesley-Anne Down says stranger tried to abduct her when she was 11
EXCLUSIVE The 66-year-old who starred in TV hits Upstairs, Downstairs and North and South, has recalled the terrifying ordeal near her home in Putney, London
Wes Ball Teases His Approach to the Next Planet of the Apes Film
Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, director Wes Ball and his team are still hard at work on the next entry in the Planet of the Apes franchise.
Arsenal and Spurs face Premier League competition for Liverpool ace this summer
Leicester and Burnley are also interested in the Liverpool man
Health minister caught between politics and medicine
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize needs to abandon the autocratic attitude for the greater good of the nation and realise that the likes of Professor Glenda Gray and her counterparts are critical in our response to Covid-19, writes Dr Shafrudeen Amod.
UN concerned by US claims Russia sent jets to Libya
The UN said Wednesday it was "following with great concern" claims that Russia recently sent fighter jets to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for strongman Khalifa Haftar in the long-running conflict. On Tuesday, the US military command for Africa (Africom) accused Moscow of deploying
COVID-19: Longest viability period of virus in patient is 10 days — NCDC
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 media briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.
Amid paycuts and layoffs, some companies chose to shield staff during the Covid storm
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, and Infosys have deferred hikes. Reliance and Oyo have cut pays.
IM-SHORAD delayed by pandemic, but first unit equip date remains in place
"We're making adjustments as necessary, and then working with the companies to try and catch up," the head of Army acquisition said Wednesday.
Actor Ricky Tomlison’s 1973 strike action jail case set to be reviewed
In 1973, the actor was found guilty of unlawful assembly, affray and conspiracy at Shrewsbury crown court
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch postponed just moments before lift-off
An estimated 1.7 million people from around the world tuned in to the launch from The Kennedy Space Centre in Florida
A pharmacist known as 'the Mask Man' has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers
The DOJ said the pharmacist, 66-year-old Richard Schirripa, sold $2,690 of masks to an undercover officer and said he felt "like a drug dealer."
Surrey Eagles add young Quebec forward to flock for next season
Montreal native Tio D’Addario to play for BCHL squad in 2020/’21 season
Gov Cuomo Meets Trump with Infrastructure Wish List for New York
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met with President Donald Trump to discuss New York's three infrastructure projects for economic recovery.
Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday May 27
Tonight's Lottery draws took place at around 8.30pm, with BirminghamLive bringing you full details of the winning numbers right here
Police, army yields to Wike’s directive, remove barricade from Ikoku market
The Police and the Nigerian army have yielded to the directive of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on the opening of Ikoku spare parts market after about two months of shutdown.
Don’t Come For Me: Demi Rose Hits Back At Trolls With An Eye-Popping Bikini
Demi Rose is known for flaunting her curves and turns heads with her sensuous social media posts. However, Demi also knows how to hit back...
Another cruise crew member in coronavirus limbo dies of apparent suicide
A cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the US Coast Guard said Wednesday as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. A 32-year-old Filipino worker on a ship called Scarlet Lady, the only
JNU Prof’s Fix for Economy’s Revival Post Lockdown
According to Mumbai-based think-tank, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), more than 122 million Indians — mainly daily wage … JNU Prof’s Fix for Economy’s Revival Post Lockdown Read More »
Traffic free zone for Clifton Village sparks concern from businesses
Business leaders fear temporary plans to pedestrians parts of Clifton Village could become permanent - and damage trade
Clevid Dikamona makes Hearts return plea as French defender admits he's willing to play in the Championship
The 29-year-old ripped up his contract during the coronavirus crisis but has always said he wanted to return.
Policeman among 25 motorcyclists compounded for violating CMCO, says Sarawak deputy police chief
KUCHING, May 27 — A policeman was among 25 motorcyclists from Kota Samarahan who were compounded for violating the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Simunjan yesterday afternoon, state deputy police chief Commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar said today. He said the group of motorcyclists was...
South William Street mixed-use investment seeks €2.6m
Sale of Dublin 2 restaurant and residential premises will test strength of market
Countryside Stewardship countdown
The application window for the 2021 Countryside Stewardship Scheme is open, giving farmers and land managers the chance to apply for grants to improve both the environment and their farming incomes.
Small signs of normality returning to our town centres ahead of shops reopening
While the high streets are still quiet, there are small signs of a return to normality since the Prime Minister announced his 'roadmap' to end the lockdown a fortnight ago.
Crafty Market Drayton veteran Clive raises more than £1,200 for NHS by making rainbow gifts
A blind veteran who has been making rainbow gifts at home to support the NHS has now raised more than £1,200.
Serie A authorities set for crucial meet with Italian government as season’s fate hangs in balance
Football clubs returned to group training on May 19 but competitive action remains suspended until mid-June.
Ola Electric acquires Netherland-based scooter-maker Etergo
While the company did not share the financial details of the deal, according to industry estimates, Etergo was valued at about $80-85 million last year
Covid-19: Places of worship, religious institutions in South Africa to reopen from June 1
Rest of World News: South Africa has been under a nationwide lockdown since March 27. The president had last month announced a five-phase plan to gradually ease the lockd
Double joy for Pongracic as Wolfsburg stun Leverkusen
Croatian Marin Pongracic scored his first two Bundesliga goals as VfL Wolfsburg romped to a surprise 4-1 win at Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, ...
Israel's Bank Leumi moves to Q1 loss due to coronavirus outbreak
TEL AVIV, May 27 (Reuters) - Bank Leumi, one of Israel’s two largest lenders, swung to a loss in the first quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump tweets are now labelled as “potentially misleading”
On the 26th May, Twitter labeled two tweets from United States President Donald Trump as “potentially misleading”. This is the first time Twitter has fact-checked the president, after announcing last month that they would remove tweets making unverified claims that could “incite people to action and cause widespread panic, social unrest or large-scale disorder”.
Learning 'how not to lose' will put the Wallabies in a much better place under Dave Rennie
Rennie’s Chiefs and Glasgow Warriors sides were known for running it out of their 22. But they must walk before they run and build the necessary chemistry and skill to execute.
Watch Egyptian TV Host Get Attacked by Monkey
Egyptian TV presenter Lobna Asal escaped from a studio during an interview after she was attacked by a monkey. According to the local edition of El Watan, the incident...
Frankfurt rally late to draw with Freiburg and stem losing run
Lowly Eintracht Frankfurt ended a run of five successive Bundesliga defeats as they staged a late rally to come from behind and force a 3-3 home ...
Tamil star Jyotika wants to set an example with her films – and she’s raising the bar in the process
Her latest movie ‘Ponmagal Vandhal’, in which she plays a feisty lawyer, will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video from May 29.
Stafford woman sews face masks to raise money for food bank
A woman is making face masks to protect people during the coronavirus outbreak while raising money for a food bank.
Wordsley writer channels life in the Black Country for new novel
An author has released a nostalgic novel about life in the Black Country.
Ship workers may suffer PTSD, Alexis warns
Jamaica should brace for a large-scale mental-health fallout among returning cruise ship crew members after being stranded on the high seas for weeks, Dr Shane Alexis, the People’s National Party’s junior health spokesman, has warned. Alexis, who...
Andy Richardson: 'We must not forget medical staff as we take baby steps on long road back to normal'
Lockdown died in the Rose Garden.
Forex Today: Only a correction? Dollar trying to lick its wounds amid Sino-American tensions
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, May 27: The market mood remains upbeat yet the dollar is attempting to recover after a significant drop on
'I had done enough' - Derby County star Jack Marriott reveals his playoff final disappointment
The striker did not make the starting lineup
Pools and holiday parks among range of Tweed facilities set to reopen!
Tweed residents can rejoice, with the announcement that a range of facilities are finally set to reopen to the public after being shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the facilities set to…
Honor 9X Lite has arrived in Malaysia, priced at RM699 with freebies worth RM219
Honor Malaysia has finally announced the Honor 9X Lite, which is a new budget smartphone that comes with a large 6.5″ display and a 48MP main camera.
Bushland wins last-minute reprieve from developers
The Federal Court has ordered the developer of a planned housing estate in threatened woodland on the NSW South Coast to halt work.
On this day: Nasser Hussain calls time on his playing career
Batsman captained England into a new era.
Why Rivers went tough on errant hotels —Wike
Chukwudi Akasike and Sampson Itode, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has explained why the state shut down hotels in the state. Wike spoke on Tuesday when executive members of th...
Watch: Roger Federer reflects on Grand Slam drought before 2017, says it was Novak Djokovic’s time
Federer talked about his Grand Slam drought in an Instagram conversation with former French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten.
Steven Whittaker hailed as Hibs legend as Ivan Sproule explains qualities of 'the big German'
The right back has been released by Hibs with his contract up and old pal Ivan Sproule insists he's a club legend.
Tory privatisation is at the heart of the UK's disastrous coronavirus response
From PPE to care homes, this crisis has exposed the pernicious role of corporate power in public policy, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
‘The benefit of OTT is its wide audience’
Debutant director Pushpendra Nath Misra on his film Ghoomketu’s digital release and writing for different formats
Owners of land acquired for link road to New Chandigarh hold protest against administration
Over 50 farmers and their family members on Tuesday held a protest against the land acquisition policy of UT administration.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter targeted two tweets President Trump posted in which he made claims without evidence
Police arrest suspect in deadly Kyoto Animation arson attack
The arrest comes 10 months after the studio in Kyoto was set on fire, killing 36 people and injuring 33 others.
Cinema chain sets reopening date, two-thirds of seats to be vacant
Palace plans to start screening new release movies on July 2 with COVID-19 safety measures.
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
AbRam Khan Birthday Special: 5 Candid Revelations Made By Shah Rukh Khan About His Youngest Son!
Shah Rukh Khan and and his wife Gauri welcomed AbRam via surrogacy in 2013. As the little munchkin turns seven today (May 27, 2020), we bring you five amazing revelations made by SRK about his little one.
Man City's three-step plan to topple Liverpool FC and become Premier League champions again
Pep Guardiola has a number of Manchester City issues to resolve before next season’s title race
How to bring back OnePlus’ full screen gestures on the OnePlus 5/5T following OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) update
Now you can restore the old style full screen gestures on your OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T running Android 10-based OxygenOS 10. Read on!
Why I Ditched Ruto's Camp - MP Ole Sankok Reveals [VIDEO]
The lawmaker who had long been a vocal supporter of the Deputy President made an abrupt u-turn after the...
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry, and more cuts are coming.
COVID-19: FG to roll out policy on schools reopening
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has assured Nigerians that plans for safe reopening of...
Tesla Model Y earns MotorTrend’s respect: ‘(It) delivers the ultimate glory of a performance SUV’
The Tesla Model Y Performance recently underwent a detailed first drive review from MotorTrend, which highlighted several points of modern ingenuity that the electric automaker incorporated into its first mainstream crossover. The analysis does not cover the straightforward aspects that the Model Y has, like Autopilot capabilities, battery capacity, or range. It is a clear […]
Newsom to Trump on Mail-in Voting: Stick to Facts, 'No Evidence Whatsoever' of Fraud
Wednesday on NBC's "Today," Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said President Donald Trump should "just stick with the facts not opinions" in regards to the safety of mail-in voting amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips
“They should be charged with murder” – George Floyd’s sister says firing officers not enough
The sister of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee onto his neck for at least eight minutes, said firing the officers involved is not enough, calling for them to
Dead Cells' Bestiary Update Is Now Live On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
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Letters: Readers write about ease in restrictions, frontline workers and living in a pandemic
People write about community issues in the UAE
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 188 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.
SK Telecom: Still Waiting For Positive Change
SK Telecom offers a relatively attractive consensus forward FY2020 dividend yield of 4.8%, and there could be further upside to the company's future dividend pa
CDC: More than 62,000 healthcare workers sickened by COVID-19, at least 291 dead
Tens of thousands of doctors and nurses have gotten sick from taking care of COVID-19 patients, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Remember CR7's 'I'm Rich & Handsome' Remarks After Messi Chants?
Fans often get on Cristiano Ronaldo's back by chanting Lionel Messi's name at him at stadiums across Europe, but do you remember his response after one particular occasion years ago?
SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf
With bad weather threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts suited up for the launch of a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday on a history-making flight to the International Space Station that was seen as a giant ...
She Was Lured into Sex Slavery Through Facebook. Now She Wants to Stop Mark Zuckerberg From Making Victims ‘Invisible.’
A shareholder activist group wants Facebook to take steps to protect children from sexual abuse before implementing end-to-end encryption.
Is this what schooling will be like post-lockdown? Sale primary school plans revealed
A four-day week, classes of 15 and temperature checks on arrival are just some of the measures planned for Springfield Primary School.
Watch live: NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts to space
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday, marking the first time the U.S. will send humans into space since the retirement of the space shuttle in
New home construction could drop by as much as 75 per cent from early-year levels, CMHC warns
Work stoppages and restrictions on construction have slowed residential building, especially in Quebec and Ontario
Adobe Sneaks: Introduces a new way to pick outfits in eCommerce with AI
Adobe Sneaks “Project Clothes Swap” introduces a new way to pick Outfits shopping in eCommerce with AI. Gives an option to try out an item online.
Irdai allows PNB to hold more than 10% promoter stake in 2 insurance firms
The insurance regulator has allowed PNB to keep its shareholding in both the insurance companies intact for now
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ nursing assistant who died with Covid-19
Sylvia Tideswell, 60, had worked on the elderly care wards at Royal Stoke University Hospital since 2003.
2 more COVID-19 cases in Kozhikode
Two more SARS-CoV-2 cases were reported from Kozhikode district on Wednesday. District Medical Officer V. Jayasree said in a release that they were a 53-year-old from Naderi in Koyilandy and a 55-year
Every Nottingham Forest player out of contract as deadline looms
Nottingham Forest news: June 30 is approaching and three of Sabri Lamouchi's key members of the first-team setup at the City Ground will see their deals run out then
Global Covid-19 Cases Rise To Over 56 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.5 Lakh Mark
The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increased to over 23 lakh.
NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to facilitate complaints related to locusts, the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) has activated a hotline 051-111-222-999 for registering and resolving issues pertainin
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as 'lies'
PARIS (Reuters) - Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, arrested this month after more than two decades on the run, told a French court on Wednesday that the international charges against him were lies.
Shop talk: Covid test centres could be opened on high streets to help public with accessibility
Empty shops on Scotland's high streets could be turned into coronavirus testing centres, as the nation moves into the next phase of tackling the virus.
Three more fines issued to COVID-19 rule breakers
All were handed out at homes in Waterloo
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
COVID-19's Final Act And Epilogue
COVID-19 is winding down. MLPs and MLP closed end funds are a bargain. The stock market has upside but there are many risks.
Sony may reveal a first crop of PS5 games on June 3rd
You might only need to wait one more week to get your first look at PS5 exclusives.
Crypto Comeback: Chief Economic Adviser Optimistic Over Renewed Risk-On Tone
When the pandemic first struck, crypto investors feverishly began reducing overall risk across their asset portfolio.
Boeing starts job cuts with 6,770 layoffs in U.S. this week
Boeing Co. unveiled the first of its planned job cuts, saying it would notify 6,770 employees in the U.S. this week that their positions would be eliminated.
Canadian international Alphonso Davies running straight at stardom
Whitecaps icon Bob Lenarduzzi remembers watching Alphonso Davies knock the ball ahead on a run and thinking the youngster's touch was too heavy.Only to see
N.J. photographer captures photos of cardinals for every life lost to COVID-19
Rick Fichter is a photographer using his talents to memorialize lives lost to COVID.
Uplifting news: Visits return to care home and Camilla joins starry Dahl reading
A round-up of Wednesday’s feelgood stories.
Drop in traffic, revenue triggers change in credit rating agency's view of B.C. Ferries
A massive drop in traffic and revenue has triggered a credit rating agency to change its view of B.C. Ferries. DBRS Morningstar has changed B.C. Ferries’ trend to negative from stable, though it . . .
Cub scout’s gift packs lifted spirits of elderly Co. Tipperary residents cocooning during Covid-19 restrictions
An 11 year-old cub scout from Ballyporeen touched the hearts of eldery residents “cocooning” in the Cahir district during the Covid-19 lockdown by sending them care pack gifts he put toget...
Poll slump hits UK's Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal
As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later Wednesday over his handling of the coronavirus crisis and the scandal, a YouGov poll for The Times newspaper showed the Conservative lead over the main opposition Labour party has been cut by nine points in a week.
Conference of European Rabbis hosts Torah webinar with globally renowned spiritual leaders - Inside Israel
The Conference of European Rabbis holds a shiurim webinar series via Zoom for over 250 Rabbis from across the globe ahead of Shavuot
COVID-19: ICU beds in Delhi’s private hospitals filling fast, less crunch at govt hospitals
The Delhi government recently directed 117 nursing homes and private hospitals to set aside 20 per cent of their current strength for Covid-19 patients to add to their bed size.
Playful dolphins surprise jet skier by leaping out of the water and darting underneath him in the sea off Brighton
Nicholas Coleman, 31, filmed the pod of dolphins a mile from the Brighton coast. The avid jet skier spotted two babies and two adults and says they are the first dolphins he has seen in three years.
Everyone is looking for an escape in the Australian drama Dirt Music
Based on the critically acclaimed novel by iconic Australian writer Tim Winton, Dirt Music is a tale of love and redemption, set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Australian West.
At least 10,000 died in military detention in Nigeria – report
Amnesty International publishes study into detainees during Boko Haram insurgency
COVID-19: Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Air travel within the US tumbled 96% by mid-April, to fewer than 100,000 people on a day
Archaeologists find Roman mosaic floor beneath a row of vines in Italy
May 27 (UPI) -- Archaeologists have uncovered the remarkably well preserved mosaic floor of an Ancient Roman villa dating to the 3rd century A.D. The floor was found beneath a row of vines near Verona, a city in northern Italy.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status
"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.
PR Consulting Shutters L.A. Office
A growing number of p.r. firms have been impacted by COVID-19 as fashion companies postpone shows and events and pull back on advertising.
Walt Disney World Plans to Begin a Phased Reopening Starting in July
Orange County in Florida has approved plans of Walt Disney World Reopening in July after a presentation from the theme park's vice president.
Why can't private hospitals treat COVID-19 patients for free? SC asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre as to why the private hospitals, given land free of cost, couldn't treat COVID-19 patients for free. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A
Barcelona star rejects offer to leave and possibly ruins a potential swap deal
A big issue with a swap deal is your own player does need to agree to leave.
UPDATED: Mother who 'drowned baby' remanded at LASUTH
An Igbosere Magistrates' Court in Lagos yesterday sent for psychiatric evaluation a nursing mother, Oluwafunmilayo Adisa, suspected of killing her baby.
COVID-19: Here are the highlights of May 27
Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected state in the country and the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56,948, after 2,190 patients were identified as positive on Wednesday.
Coronavirus test, track and trace to launch across England tomorrow
The government scheme will see people notified to self isolate if they've been in contact with a confirmed case
Opposition set to win Suriname election: preliminary results
Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the long-time rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of p...
COVID-19: Maharashtra Records 105 Deaths, 2190 Cases in Last 24 Hours, Total Tally at 56948
Issuing a statement, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56948.
French economy making 'cautious' virus lockdown recovery
Economic activity in France is making a clear if cautious recovery after lockdown measures were relaxed earlier this month but the country is still heading for a roughly 20 percent contraction this quarter, the national statistics agency said Wednesday.
Tanzanian president accused of covering up Covid-19 outbreak
John Magufuli has repeatedly played down the threat from the pandemic
SA plans R350-billion infrastructure fund, including for broadband
South Africa plans to announce a R350-billion infrastructure programme after talks with the private sector and multilateral lenders, said Paul Mashatile, the treasurer-general of the ANC.
Truecaller data for sale on dark web is from 2019 leak
A day after data of 4.75 crore Indian Truecaller users was found to have been offered up for sale on the dark web, Truecaller on Wednesday stated that the data seemed to be from a set leaked in May 20
De Blasio doesn’t have detailed plan to reopen NYC restaurants, bars
Mayor Bill de Blasio talked at length Wednesday in response to a question about his plan to reopen the city's restaurants and bars.
Hannah Gadsby's Douglas Is a Second Date Disguised as Stand-Up
The comedian follows 'Nanette' by daring her audience to love her.
Banks, financial stocks help Sensex, Nifty rise over 3%, check what propelled the rally on D-Street
Axis Bank was the top Sensex gainer, ending the session with a growth of 13.46 per cent. While Sun Pharma was the top Sensex laggard, after reporting Q4 earnings which were below expectations
Boris Johnson announces test and trace plan for England
Local authorities will be expected to help suppress COVID-19 flare-ups.
OUR VIEW: Let’s hear why the Safe Surrey Coalition voted as they did
Perhaps they have sound arguments for voting to approve this expenditure right now. Too bad they didn’t bother to express them
Mercury nears 50-degree mark in Delhi, Rajasthan; IMD says no immediate respite in sight
India News: Parts of northern and western India reeled under scorching heat on Wednesday, with temperatures hovering near the 50 degree-mark in Delhi and Rajastha
Ortom threatens to sanction more traditional rulers over criminal, communal crisis
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has threatened to sanction more traditional rulers in the state caught harbouring criminals in...
Rowan Public Health Director concerned after five new deaths reported in one day at veteran’s facility
The Public Health Director is asking questions about the reporting practices of a local veteran’s facility after the facility reported five new COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday.
Co Tyrone mother (21) who tried to take own life speaks out about mental health
A young Co Tyrone mother has spoken out about her mental health struggles in a bid to break down stigmas and help others.
Economy may contract by over 40% in Q1: SBI Research
SBI Research estimates the economy will contract by 6.8 per cent in FY21.
'Amazing Race Canada' wins big on second night of Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO — "The Amazing Race Canada" was the big winner on the second night of the online version of the Canadian Screen Awards.
New Zealand deputy PM breaks ranks to urge Ardern to lift Covid-19 lockdown
Political kingmaker Winston Peters says nation has been in lockdown for ‘too long’ and calls for immediate move to the lowest level of restrictions
No whining allowed: Embrace the big picture of NHL’s return
Hockey isn’t back — not yet — but there is at least a determined pathway by which to crown a champion.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list. Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past
Delhi confidential: Sound Of Silence
Former Maharashtra chief minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday reeled out figures of the financial aid given by the Centre to the state, and accused the state government of not utilising the money.
Singer Sonu Nigam pokes fun at Indian Idol judge Neha Kakkar for emotional breakdown? The Kapil Sharma Show’s Krushna Abhishek and Bharti Singh had teased Bollywood singer for crying
Singer Sonu Nigam has made fun of Indian Idol judge Neha Kakkar for her frequent emotional breakdown while judging the singing reality show. This was days after The Kapil Sharma Show's Krushna Abhishek and Bharti Singh teased Bollywood singer
Surge of financial aid has HALO service ‘optimistic’ about short-term future
Air ambulance organizations in Alberta depend on donations, but charities are suffering after the novel coronavirus pandemic iced the global economy
Startup says India will have 5G network by 2021, will launch 35 telecom satellites by this September
Vestaspace says it is in talks with the Department of Telecom for spectrum in 28 Ghz band for 5G operations.
Empty Steel Canyons In NYC As Commuters WFH?
One victim of the pandemic might be the daily commute. Nowhere is that more apparent than in New York City, where inbound suburbanites are critical to the local economy.
Alison Roman Won’t Be Coming Back To The New York Times
Alison Roman has had a rough past couple of weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic. Fans of the cook know that she and Chrissy Teigen exchanged words
LIVE: Senate hearing on non-expiration of franchises
Watch the Senate hearing live on Rappler
Actor Tracee Ellis Ross on her new film The High Note and why she's not worried about being compared to her famous mother
TRACEE Ellis Ross is showing off her bare feet.
Harland & Wolff joins forces with Navantia to form new defence challenger
HARLAND & Wolff has joined forces with Spanish shipyard and trusted NATO partner Navantia to form a unique shipbuilding collaboration which will bid for a range of contracts, including UK Ministry of Defence work.
Facebook Resurrects Phone Calls in New 'CatchUp' App as Voice Calls Increase Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
As people make more phone calls during the coronavirus pandemic, Facebook announced that its New Product Experimentation (NPE) Team has launched an app that allows users to see who's available on voice chat.
Immigration recruitment: Ex-minister, fugitive businessman know fate tomorrow
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja will decide on Thursday whether Patrick Abba Moro, Drexel Global Tech Limited ...
Auto companies stare at bleak wholesale numbers in May
After zero sales in April, auto companies are going through a dull May.
Somali Refugee Indicted for Attempting to Join Islamic Terrorist Group
A Somali-born naturalized United States citizen was indicted this week for allegedly attempting to join Islamic terrorist group al-Shabab.
Filthy toilets, attacked with stones: For North East workers from Goa, a 119-hour nightmare on rails
A train journey to Manipur that should have taken 61 hours stretches into a horror ride as meals fail to arrive and bogies are without water.
US dollar edges higher as US, China worries resurface
TOKYO, May 27 — The US dollar edged higher today as worries about the US response to China's proposed security law for Hong Kong supported safe-haven demand for the greenback. The euro held gains against the dollar and the pound but faces a severe test when the European Commission is expected to...
Virgin bidder Cyrus plans to keep airline as full-service Qantas competitor
The Richard Branson-linked investment fund has said it wants to maintain Virgin Australia as a full-service international airline if it wins the race for the collapsed carrier.
Top 10 biz headlines: Recession, Nasdaq listing for Jio Platforms, and more
Here are the top 10 business headlines on Wednesday morning
Property professionals must see technology as an opportunity, not a threat
Over the past 10 weeks, digital platforms have played a key role in sector
J.K. Rowling is releasing a new book chapter-by-chapter online for free
Rowling’s latest venture is a children’s book called The Ickabog that’s been stashed away in her attic.
Players call MLB economic proposal 'extremely disappointing'
A rookie at the major league minimum would make a higher percentage of his salary than multimillionaire stars like Mike Trout or Gerrit Cole under a six-tier, sliding-scale proposal by big league teams that players found “extremely disappointing.” Major League Baseball made the proposal to the players' union on Tuesday…
Food in a Tinderbox
The restaurant industry is close to irreparable damage. Can it be saved?
The “Future Is Bright” for Qatar’s Fintech Firms that can Survive COVID-19 and Partner with Incumbents, According to Financial Services Professional
The "future is bright" for Qatar's Fintechs that can survive COVID-19 & partner w/ incumbents, according to financial services professional.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June.
‘Is this a joke?’: On Shramik trains, passengers complain of long delays – with little food or water
Many say that trains stop in open fields or at stations where all food stalls are shut.
Governors meet Wednesday over financial autonomy for states’ judiciary, legislature
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) will meet on Wednesday to discuss the issue of financial autonomy for the states’ judiciary and legislature ...
52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes in this town of Uttar Pradesh
Within hours, people in Gorakhpur and adjoining areas were in a state of panic.People have their own reasons for the panic - some logical, some illogical
Excerpts: When Afghanistan was still considered the 'just war'
My arrival coincided with a season of returns. Before I came to Kabul, I had met Afghan refugees who had fled during the Taliban rule to Delhi. They had been part of an exodus that commenced in the 1970s, at the onset of the country's spiral of conflict.
Cab, bus operators transporting migrants illegally
Multiple FIRs have been registered, says Gurugram Deputy Commissioner
Today's top business news: Fitch says Indian economy to contract 5% in FY21, stocks rally ahead of F&O expiry, oil refiners ramp up demand, and more
Updates from the world of economy, markets, and finance
Gas leak: SC allows LG Polymers to send 30 staffs to maintain safety at its sealed Vizag plant
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed LG Polymers India Ltd to send its 30 employees to maintain 'round the clock safety measures' at its sealed plant in Visakhapatnam where the gas leak...
Coronavirus in Ballarat: Parents confused over playgrounds reopening
People were spotted using the new outdoor gym equipment on Wednesday morning
VICTOR JOECKS: Churches, DOJ push back on Sisolak’s discriminatory ban on worship services
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s lockdown orders have been unconstitutionally discriminatory against places of worship.
Global energy investment expected to tumble 20pc in 2020 due to Covid-19 crisis, says IEA
PARIS, May 27 — Global energy investment is expected to plunge by around 20 per cent or US$400 billion (RM1.74 trillion) in 2020, its biggest fall on record, because of the new coronavirus outbreak, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today. The Paris-based IEA said this could have serious...
Trump Calls On House Republicans to Vote Against FISA Renewal Bill
On 14 May, the US Senate passed a bill by a single vote that gives government agencies such as the FBI and CIA the right to access citizens' browsing histories without...
Traffic jam eases after police eject protesting truckers
The drivers were protesting against harassment by Ugandans
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
NEW YORK: Iconic world sites from the New York Stock Exchange to the Church of the Nativity reopened their doors … From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus Read More »
EUR/USD: Extra gains expected above 1.1020 – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group noted the outlook on EUR/USD remains tilted to the positive side for the time being. Key Quote 24-hour view: “The sudden s
YouTube Kids is now on Apple TV
YouTube Kids launched as an app for mobile devices in 2015 to provide children a curated selection of age-appropriate content.
Constables thrash 65-year-old woman, daughters
Police claim women were raising a jhuggi on govt. land; victims allege policemen demanded money
Walmart teams with ThredUP to sell used clothing online
NEW YORK — Walmart is teaming up with online resale site ThredUP.com to offer nearly 750,000 items of used women’s and children’s clothing and accessories items on its website.
Entire hockey team staying together has helped in lockdown: Harmanpreet Singh
Hockey News: Both the men’s and women’s national teams have been stuck at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru since the lockdown began in March
Yale finds a (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates
Yale geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago -- at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally thought.
Donald Trump to announce strong Hong Kong response this week
China's parliament is expected to approve a proposed security law that would reduce Hong Kong's separate legal status on Thursday.
Cosmic bursts unveil universe's missing matter
Astronomers have used mysterious fast radio bursts to solve a decades-old mystery of 'missing matter', long predicted to exist in the Universe but never detected -- until now. The researchers have now found all of the missing 'normal' matter in the vast space between stars and galaxies, as detailed today in the journal Nature.
GBP/USD: Off two-week top under 1.2400 amid US dollar pullback
GBP/USD steps back from two-week top to 1.2320, down 0.11% on a day, while heading into the London open on Wednesday.
Kotak Bank jumps 4% on QIP launch; floor price set at Rs 1,147.75 per share
The bank set the floor price of the issue at Rs 1,147.75 per share, which was at just half a per cent discount to Tuesday's closing price of Rs 1,152.45.
Tennis: Kenin, Stephens to play WTT season before fans at resort
LOS ANGELES: Reigning Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and 2017 US Open winner Sloane Stephens will compete in a 2020 World TeamTennis season ...
The Hidden Flaws of Voting by Mail: Why GOP Sues California Governor Newsom
The vote-by-mail initiative pushed ahead by Democratic-controlled California has prompted a new wave of partisan strife with the Republicans over potential voter fraud....
Virus Outbreak South Korea
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal — or face a virus resurgence
City projects under budget
Over the last 20 or so months, the City of Kamloops has worked millions of dollars worth of projects, the majority of which came in below budget.
Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump’s tweets for the first time
Donald Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election and claimed it was ‘completely stifling free speech’.
Tiger that mauled tribal man to death trapped near Mysuru
It is the third one caught in the Bandipur-Nagarahole belt in the last 10 days
Facebook's CatchUp app lets you set up a phone call with up to eight persons
Facebook is testing a new app that allows anyone in the U.S. to create or join a group phone call with up to eight contacts. The group calls are audio-only and you can decide which people can join.
Minister donates May salary to secure release of five inmates
The Minister made the donation while felicitating with the inmates as part of activities to celebrate this year’s Eid el-Fitr.
Democrats demand their own slice of anti-media action
Conservatives have been complaining for years they don't get a fair shake out of the news media. Now, Democrats are griping too.
E-pass not needed for passengers moving to or from airport: Mumbai Police
The domestic flights were allowed to operate by the Central government, with reasonable restrictions, from May 25
Sex workers reveal best positions they think may limit the spread of coronavirus
They also say sex workers should wear mouth and nose coverings at all times.
Is the SAT falling out of favour?
Tests are inherently biased in favour of affluent, white and Asian American students
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
Geely Chairman wants more cooperation with Daimler, report says
Geely Chairman Li Shufu looking to expand further with Daimler
Apple resolves infuriating iOS bug that prevented users opening apps
Family Sharing issue has now been resolved for all affected users.
SM Foundation provides safety gear for Marawi frontliners
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Husband's coronavirus symptoms mistaken for heartbreak after wife of 76 years dies
Nicky Guest-Walmsley, from Market Weighton, East Yorks, said her 95-year-old dad lost his appetite and died from Covid-19 just two weeks after losing his wife
Indiana Jones fans backtrack on calls to cancel new film after James Mangold announced as director
Indiana Jones fans are backtracking on their calls to cancel the new film after learning who will replace Steven Spielberg as director. In February, it was announced that the filmmaker would not be
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China reports one new mainland COVID-19 case vs seven a day earlier
China reported 1 new confirmed coronavirus case in the mainland as of end-May 26, up from 7 a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported.
Parents free to relocate to seek childcare like Cummings did, says minister
Robert Jenrick says there will be no review of past fines for acting in similar way to PM’s aide
Austerity following pandemic spending 'unacceptable'
Official austerity following massive Government spending during the coronavirus pandemic would be unacceptable, workers in Northern Ireland said.
Samsung Galaxy A51 gets new variant with 8GB RAM, priced at Rs 27,999
The new 8/128GB variant of Galaxy A51 comes in three colours - Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White and Prism Crush Blue.
Lengthy housing recovery
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it expects home prices and sales to decline substantially this year and still won't have recovered by the end of 2022.
Chelsea in strong position to BEAT Barcelona to midfielder transfer
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Guide: When Will the Full June 2020 PS Plus Lineup Be Announced?
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Ryanair to announce 'hundreds' of Irish redundancies this week
The CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary says the airline is to announce redundancies of Irish pilots a...
Delhi: 57-year-old IRS officer commits suicide
Eish Singhal, DCP (New Delhi) said, “ We received a call from the hospital authorities about the incident. Saxena used a bedsheet to hang himself. We also found a suicide note inside his bedroom... We are probing the matter."
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus spotted on official database, all but confirming it's real
A Chinese database has listed a phone believed to be the Galaxy Note 20 Plus, complete with 5G and fast charging.
Developing story: Senator Omanga faces Jubilee disciplinary committee
Ruling Party pumps up the pressure on rebel legislators with Nominated Senator Omanga appearing before a disciplinary committe
Planning for full reopening of churches and possible early resumption of Mass
The Catholic Church continues to plan for a full reopening of churches in Ireland and a return to Mass and the Sacraments. By working with health authorities, it will also make a case for early ...
Children’s Day: Janet Afolabi, Apomu queen, distributes noodles, masks to kids
Janet Afolabi, the Olori of Apomu town in Osun, has distributed noodles and facemasks to indigent kids towards marking the 2020 Children's Day in the state.
France Bans Use of Hydroxychloroquine as Treatment for COVID-19 Patients - Reports
On Tuesday, the French High Council for Public Health (HCSP) and the Agency for the Safety of Health Products (ANSM) had suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine as a...
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.
It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.
Singrobo hydropower project to deliver electricity under a 35-year PPA
Power company Themis Group announced it has issued a Full Notice to Proceed with construction of the 44MW Singrobo Hydropower Project, in Ivory Coast.
KEBS Forced to Respond to Ruto Fake Donations Report
KEBS was forced to respond to the fake Gikambura donations report...
Ianis Hagi myth rubbished as Rangers tipped to reap transfer rewards
The Gers sealed a £4m move for the playmaker on Tuesday.
Google Deletes TikTok’s Negative Reviews on Playstore Amid Dwindling Ratings
Google has removed millions of negative TikTok reviews from its playstore after users from India decided to give the app 1 star reviews tanking the overall rating from 4.5 to 1.2 within a short period
Suspicious 3-alarm fire guts home in New Jersey, spreads to 2 others
A three-alarm fire leveled one home and damaged two others in New Jersey Wednesday morning, and police have labeled the blaze suspicious.
This year ‘a write-off’ for Irish banks – Davy
This year will be “a write-off” for Irish banks, with each of the main Irish financial institutions loss-making, according to a report from Davy Stockbrokers.
'It Was A Horrible, Horrible Feeling' – John Hayes On Munster 2000 Heartbreak
Former Munster and Ireland internation John Hayes talks to Pundit Arena about the groundbreaking 99/00 season where Munster reached their first Heineken Cup
Tech Journalist Teases "Revolutionary" Scoop In Next Week's Famitsu, Possibly Concerning Sega
"It’ll rile up the games industry"
EastEnders fans go wild as Stacey Fowler makes surprise 'return'
Stacey left Walford last year
The World Trade Organisation responds to claims over reports regarding Saudi Arabia and TV piracy
Newcastle United fans are awaiting news on the buy-out of the club but have still yet to receive a positive outcome
Audi parts with Formula E star who used ringer in virtual race
After initially suspending Daniel Abt, Audi parts ways with the German driver for cheating in a charity video game race
Short covering or a catch-up rally? What drove Sensex up 996 points
Among the blue chips, bank and financial stocks were in heavy demand.
Better Malaysia's relationship with India may boost crude palm oil prices
The newly appointed MPOB Chairman Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub said in a statement the rally will come as a relief to industry participants
Audi fires Abt for rigging the FormulaE Virtual Race
In a video on You Tube, the driver defended his reasons but confirms the end of his experience with Audi in the Formula E
Major telcos’ April download speeds take a hit in India
A sudden surge in data consumption in April, immediately after the nation went on lockdown, has understandably affected download speeds of Indian telcos.
‘It’s a shame’ – Democrats rant as Ilhan Omar says she believes rape accuser, but supports Biden
Americans in the Democratic Party have reacted swiftly to comments made by Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, which said that
Video claims no arrangement for Covid patients: Delhi HC seeks govts' stand
HC directed the two governments to place before it the status of functional and responsive helpline numbers being operated by them
They took good care of me: 9-yr-old after solo flight back from Mumbai
Shiven had left for Mumbai on March 15 with his grandmother after his exams were cancelled on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. His holiday was unexpectedly extended when on March 24, the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown.
The Premier League's radical TV plan and what it means for Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham
A TV bonanza could be handed to fans when Project Restart goes ahead next month
FEEL GOOD | Walking the walk: Veteran philanthropist, 91, determined to raise R108m to feed the hungry
Apartheid Museum founder and philanthropist Solly Krok’s determination to make a difference proves that age is just number.
Fishermen advised not to sail into rough Arabian sea till June 4
Adam H. Sobel, Atmospheric scientist at the Columbia University has also anticipated a cyclone over the Arabian Sea, early next week.
Hong Kong police clamp down on national anthem law protests
Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday and fired pepper-pellet rounds in the commercial district as they stamp
'Why Can't Private Hospitals Built on Free Land Give Free Treatment to COVID-19 Patients', SC Asks Centre
This comes a day after the Supreme Court took cognizance of the miseries of migrant workers across the country and said there have been inadequacies and certain lapses by the Centre and the states
India makes source code of contact-tracing app public
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Astronauts ready for new era US launch
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Floor trading resumes at Wall Street, with masks and plexiglas
Stocks surged following the trademark opening bell, which was presided over by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and NYSE officials – all wearing masks.
First direct repatriation flight from Dubai to Goa to depart June 1
149 stranded Goans welcome the move, flight departs 4.35pm Monday
Hospital outbreak over
The COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond Hospital is now over, according to Richmond's medical health officer Dr. Meena Dawar.
Emily Maitlis won't present Newsnight after Dominic Cummings comments
The BBC ruled that her comments 'did not meet' standards of impartiality.
Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake believes team can compete for NFC West title for years to come
The Cardinals are cellar-dwellers no more, as the team that has been residing in the NFC West’s basement has climbed out of there with what looks to be a successful rebuild. Arizona completel…
Voice of the Mirror: Arrogant Boris' stance on lockdown flouting aide is deplorable
The Prime Minister has decided to stand by his man regardless of public anger and calls from his own MPs for the rule breaker to go
Forex Today: sentiment tosses and turns
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38,000 villages countrywide can access safe water
These villages represent 69% for rural areas whereas 79% are in urban centre.
Rumours on Suriya Debunked
the rumours started spreading Tamil star hero Suriya was injured his hand while working out, of course, working out at his home.
Mamata slams Railways, its ‘politics’ of sending Shramik trains without informing state govt
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Railways on its own was sending 36 Shramik trains from Maharashtra, and her government had not been informed about it.
Investors need to embrace ‘The Lobotomy Paradigm’ and how to build a portfolio for what comes next
A roundup of investment ideas for active investors
India may need to pump $20 bln into coronavirus-hit state banks: Sources
India may need to inject up to 1.5 trillion rupees ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double during the coronavirus pandemic, three government
'You just gotta forestall that': Fauci discourages churches from distributing communion
Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of President Trump's leading medical advisers on the coronavirus pandemic, on Wednesday said that Christians who distribute communion during services should refrain from doing so.
Diplomats adopt ingenious methods to get to designated workplaces
Many diplomats designated to new roles and stations utilized flights operated for repatriation to reach workplaces
Larry Kramer, who hated critics, is why I became one
Larry was a nice guy … is not a sentence you’ll be reading much today.
Nizamuddin Markaz: SC asks PCI on action against ‘communalisation’ by media
In a separate matter, the top court also asked the Centre to respond to a plea seeking a probe into the circumstances leading to the holding of the Tablighi Jamaat convention in Nizamuddin in the national capital in March this year.
Canadian court deals blow to Huawei CFO
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou lost a bid to have US extradition proceedings dismissed, after a ...
Apple stops signing iOS 13.4.1, blocking downgrades from recently released iOS 13.5
Apple last week released iOS 13.5 to everyone, bringing new features such as the Exposure Notification API and Face ID upgrades. Now, Apple has stopped signing iOS 13.4.1, which means users can no longer downgrade from iOS 13.5 to iOS 13.4.1. Reverting to older iOS builds is common for those in the jailbreak community and […]
Football: Favre safe in his job despite Bayern loss, says Dortmund CEO
Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre received the backing of club CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke on Wednesday, a day after their Bundesliga title hopes ...
Liverpool withdraw from Werner transfer talks, Reds won’t pay higher than £30m for star
Liverpool have reportedly pulled out of transfer talks for Timo Werner...
Cuomo says he had ‘good’ talks with Trump on New York infrastructure projects
Gov. Andrew Cuomo insisted he had a “good conversation” with President Trump during their Wednesday White House meeting on New York’s infrastructure — but sure didn’t seem in
'You realise that football needs to take the backseat' - The Ireland star whose pro dream came to a cruel halt
Rianna Jarrett enjoyed a dream debut at Brighton, but it proved to be her only outing for the Seagulls.
Singapore warns of worst economic contraction since independence
Singapore warns of worst economic contraction since independence
Oilers Hold Advantage Over Blackhawks In Play-In Series
At some point this summer, the Edmonton Oilers will take the ice for a best-of-five play-in series against the Chicago Blackhawks. Should the Oilers win that series, they will advance to the Stanle…
SpaceX Crewed Mission Postponed Due To Bad Weather Just Before Launch
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station was postponed Wednesday due to poor weather with around 20 minutes to go until takeoff.
Barcelona set tempting asking price for Arsenal target Ousmane Dembele
He has become very affordable
Trump's firing of watchdogs must be checked
Senate Republicans should join with House Democrats in holding hearings that probe why the President fired four inspectors-general over the past two months.
Ozone layer collapse preceded mass extinction 360 million years ago
May 27 (UPI) -- Until now, scientists weren't sure caused the Late Devonian extinction, one of five major extinction events in Earth's history.
Why The Mumbai Police Order Under Section 144 CRPC Is Problematic
A scrutiny of the order suggests that it suffers from serious legal and constitutional infirmities.
Top 10 MMA Fighters of 2010s: Heavyweight
The final installation of the series sees Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic grapple for the top spot of the division for the 2010s. Who grabbed it?
No clear answers on reopening Ohio’s schools
Discussions about reopening Ohio’s schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic seem to raise more questions than answers. Even as Buckeye State businesses begin to reopen, the plan for schools remains fluid.
Zimbabwe Buys US$5 Face Masks For US$28 In Shocking Covid-19 Scandal
A shocking corruption scandal has been unearthed in which the government of Zimbabwe bought Covid-19 equipment at hugely inflated costs from a private
Wall Street gains with economic hopes; bank stocks jump
The S&P 500 edged higher in choppy trading on Wednesday as optimism over a pick up in business activity helped offset worries over simmering ...
Tshinga Dube calls for GNU to rescue economy
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Gwen Stefani Shares Rare Photo Of Her Son For His 14th Birthday
Gwen Stefani posted a rare photo of her son, Kingston, on Instagram for his 14th birthday.
COVID-19: Disney World set to reopen in July
Disney World has announced that it would be reopening its gates to visitors in July towards ending months of shuttering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Samsung ties up with digital payment platform Benow to boost online to offline sales
As Samsung had a large retail network in the consumer electronics industry, this partnership will digitally empower retail partners across India, especially the ones in smaller cities and towns
The police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 different complaints, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The former Minneapolis police officer has been involved in deaths, three police shootings, and was the subject of 10 internal reviews.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
SA scientist Quarraisha Abdool Karim wins R10m French prize
Acclaimed HIV researcher Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, who found that a topical gel could stop many women catching the virus, has been awarded one of France's top science prizes.
David Luiz 'to leave Arsenal for free this summer'
David Luiz is likely to leave Arsenal on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June, according to a report.
Karnataka HC seeks Centre’s assurance on Shramik trains after May 31
The court has also sought details of arrangement being made to provide food to migrants on their long train journeys to homes in north India.
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris poses topless in raunchy makeup free snap
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris posed topless with a friend in a picture she posted to Instagram
Army Chief General MM Naravane, commanders review security situation in Ladakh, Kashmir
The presentation, sources said, included not just the situation in Ladakh, but also operational challenges in other parts of the country including Kashmir.
S&P 500 rises on boost from bank shares
The S&P 500 edged higher in choppy trading on Wednesday as optimism over a pick up in business activity helped offset worries over simmering ...
Harvard readies for a different kind of celebration
Harvard’s graduation will look much different this year, but the University is preparing to take it in stride with a virtual celebration.
Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far
Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far
1,529 frontline BMC workers infected, 25 dead
The most recent casualty was a 56-year-old fireman posted at Gowalia Tank Fire Station on Grant Road, who died Sunday evening.
Coronavirus: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds - Minister
Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds as part of her response to COVID-19. Minister of state for Health Mamora, made this known
Unemployment will be higher in the US than in other advanced economies through 2021, Goldman says
A lack of stricter job-preservation policies and expanded unemployment benefits will prolong the US's labor-market recovery, Goldman economists said.
Ty Lawson slams former UNC coach Roy Williams over allegations of bad-mouthing: 'I got messages from 10 NBA GMs'
Longtime NBA player Ty Lawson is at odds with his former UNC head coach Roy Williams over allegations that he had bad-mouthed the rising star to “10 NBA” teams.
Govt extends Bharat Petroleum privatisation bid deadline to July 31
Any private company having a net worth of $ 10 billion is eligible for bidding and consortium of not more than four firms will be allowed to bid
Unemployment will be higher in the US than in other advanced economies through 2021, Goldman says, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - A lack of stricter job-preservation policies and expanded unemployment benefits will prolong the US's labor-market recovery, Goldman economists said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
UT looks to hold commencement in fall
The University of Tennessee announced they would not be holding in-person commencement ceremonies in August, but would instead look to the possibility in the fall and spring of 2021
Joni Ernst on Book: Embrace Iowa 'Grit' to Help Nation
Joni Ernst spoke with Breitbart News about her book and how her "gritty" upbringing on an Iowa farm translated to her movement to cut waste.
Mask as Symbol
Conventional wisdom and the balance of the public health community seems to have come round decisively in favor of masks...
Huawei disappointed by a Canadian court ruling against CFO meng Wanzhou’s bid to avoid extradition
Following a Canadian court ruling that the case of senior Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, who is fighting extradition to the United States, can go forw
Ministry Issues Advisory For Re-Use Of Goggles During COVID-19 Fight
The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Wednesday issued an advisory for re-processing and re-using of eye-protection goggles used by healthcare workers during COVID-19 fight.
Email scam aims to drop Dridex on machines by impersonating FedEx, UPS
Hackers are sending spoofed emails that appear to be from FedEx, UPS and DHL that are meant to infect victims’ computers with Dridex.
5 Top Stock Trades for Thursday: TWTR, ZM, TSCO, COST, JWN
Costco Wholesale, Twitter, Nordstrom, Tractor Supply and Zoom Video were our top stock trades on Wednesday. So, let's look at the charts.
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’
The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.
Arsenal evening headlines as Ousmane Dembele swap deal claim and William Saliba sent message
Here are the Arsenal evening headlines with the latest news and transfer gossip
Dr Tony Holohan rubbishes claims by Ryanair's Michael O’Leary that Irish people being punished by lockdown
Dr Holohan rejected several pleas for an easing of restrictions
Nepal's new map hits a roadblock as parliament discussion gets deferred
Nepal claims the territory, which touches the border with China, under an 1816 treaty with the East India Company
'Absolutely no legal authority': Trump's threats to shut down Twitter are 'totally asinine' and reek of censorship, according to legal experts, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Trump has long made unsubstantiated claims that social-media platforms are biased against and "silence" conservative users.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Filthy Rich: A Closer Look at Jeffrey Epstein's Homes Featured in the Documentary
Jeffrey Epstein owned at least six properties around the world, including two islands in the US Virgin Islands and a mansion in Palm Beach, FL.
The reality of LJ Figueroa’s separation from St. John’s
From the moment news broke that LJ Figueroa had entered the transfer portal, there were two immediate reactions dripping with hot takes. 1. St. John’s is doomed. 2. It won’t miss
Padawans Train to Become Jedi in New Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge Trailer
Ahmed Best will host a new Star Wars game show as a Jedi Master who trains the next generation of Force users.
The first batch of Sri Lankans leaves Doha in special repatriation flight
The first batch of Sri Lankans departed from Doha as part of a repatriation drive by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Qatar, yesterday. A total of 275 were onboard Srilankan Airlines flight UL 218 departed from Hamad International Airport.
LCA Tejas joins IAF 18 Squadron today; Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter
LCA Tejas IAF(Indian Air Force) News: All you need to know about the newly inducted combat aircraft Tejas. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter jet Tejas in his first solo sortie as IAF chief
Pentagon's deputy inspector general resigns; latest in watchdog role to depart
The Defense Department's deputy inspector general resigned on Tuesday, more than a month after President Donald Trump removed him as the Pentagon's acting inspector general, becoming the latest official in a federal oversight role to depart.
From COVID-19 quarantine, Prithviraj flaunts shredded physique
Prithviraj is currently quarantined to check for symptoms of coronavirus. He recently flew in from Amman to Kochi via Delhi along with the cast and crew of his film Aadujeevitham.
Presidency denies reports on Buhari canceling appointments, approvals made by Abba Kyari
Nigerian Presidency on Tuesday night denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled appointments and memos
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened China with fresh tariffs as he stepped up his attacks on Beijing over the coronavirus crisis, saying he had seen evidence linking a Wuhan lab to the contagion. The diatribe from the Republican incumbent came as data showed the United...
Shoaib Akhtar Lashes Out At ICC, Strongly Believes Apex Cricket Body "Successfully Finished" Cricket In Last 10 Years
Akhtar levied sharp in his criticism on the ICC after Manjrekar asked for his opinion on a growing trend that fast bowlers are going a bit slow in limited overs games, especially T20s.
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Finds some support near 38.2% Fibo./descending channel confluence region
The GBP/USD pair stalled its overnight strong bullish momentum near the 50% Fibonacci level of the 1.2644-1.2076 recent downfall and witnessed a modes
Occidental Petroleum - Africa Asset Sales Collapse, What's Next?
Roughly $4 billion in Occidental Petroleum's planned asset sales haven't panned out in Africa. These asset sales were supposed to pay down debt. Fortunately, cr
COVID-19 lockdown: Children from well-to-do families studying more than those from poorer homesteads
The closure of educational institutions in Uganda March 20 as one of the strategies to stop the spread of novel coronavirus saw over 15 million children sent back...
Albanese feeling cocky as he tries to pluck byelection votes
Anthony Albanese wants to make the Eden-Monaro byelection a test of the government's response to coronavirus and the bushfires that devastated the seat.
IISc offers advanced certificate programme in digital healthcare online
Admissions to this course will start in July 2020. Application process has begun already to enrol the first cohort of 50 candidates. Interested can apply at - iisc.talentsprint.com.
Reconsider decision to convert Jayalalithaa's residence into memorial, HC tells Tamil Nadu government
A division bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and Abdul Quddhose also suggested that 'Veda Nilayam,' located in the upmarket Poes Garden, be converted into the official residence of the chief minister of the state, while a portion of the property can be a memorial if needed.
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
Unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing's proposed national security laws weighed on global shares and oil prices on Wednesday, offsetting optimism about ...
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.
Deputy calls for figures to back up ‘buy local’ campaign
ROBUST data showing why buying goods and services locally is so important is needed as soon as possible so that a convincing case can be made to reinforce the message of the JEP’s Celebrate Local campaign, a States Deputy has said.
Happy Birthday Ravi Shastri: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane lead wishes as Team India's head coach turns 58
Ravi Shastri, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, turned 58 today and the cricketing fraternity has poured its wishes for him on social media.
Boris Johnson's sister Rachel says Dominic Cummings should admit he 'messed up'
Rachel Johnson said the country would be able to move on if Mr Cummings apologised for his behaviour
White House defends, but does not explain Donald Trump firing watchdog
A White House letter issued in response to concerns from a prominent Republican senator does little to explain the decision-making behind Trump's recent upheaval of the inspector general community.
Talk of the Town article leads to clean-up operation in Muirhevnamor - Talk of the Town
If you want something done, turn to Talk of the Town! That seems to be the message after a clean up got underway in Muirhevnamor yesterday, less than 24 hours after we highlighted illegal dumping in the area. On Monday we reported how residents of Road 2 and Crescent 1 had been trying to get...Read More→
Samsung Galaxy S20 shipments are way way down compared to Galaxy S10
New tracking data shows that the most popular Galaxy S20 device shipped far fewer units than the most popular S10, suggesting reduced sales too.
Doctor in SC questions Centre’s new SOP ending 14-day mandatory quarantine of health workers
As per the advisory, quarantine of healthcare workers, other than the two categories -- in case of high exposure to COVID-19 and in cases of health care workers showing symptoms of COVID-19 -- is not warranted, it said.
Walkley awards: Canberra Times staff named among finalists
Photographer Dion Georgopoulos and former education reporter Sherryn Groch have been announced as finalists.
Tribeca Film Institute to Suspend Operations, Enact Layoffs
The Tribeca Film Institute has paused its operations and has been hit with a small round of layoffs due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Testing rates slide as youngest death recorded
After a testing blitz, numbers of tests have fallen in the past week as economies open up.
Is this the death knell for bank branches?
Older people and small businesses are the big users of bank branches. But bankers are waiting to see how much their behaviour has changed in the wake of the pandemic.
Step inside Cath Kidston’s home and be inspired by the Queen of Print’s style
In her new book A Place Called Home, Cath shares her design inspiration as she gives readers a tour of her Gloucestershire home room by room.
Don’t panic but stay safe, says doctor who recovered from COVID-19
People should not panic but follow the precautionary measure by the government to limit the spread of COVID-19, says doctor who recovered from virus in Qatar.
Early access to Bev Q app hints at mixed bag
Early access to Bev Q, the virtual queue management system developed for the Kerala State Beverages Corporation, on a trial basis, turned out to be a mixed bag going by the customer feedback.Many were
VIDEO: Nanaimo man’s stop-motion Schitt’s Creek spoof catches eye of Dan Levy
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No new reports of fighting despite Afghan ceasefire ending
Appeals for the Taliban to extend a ceasefire with Afghan forces went unanswered Wednesday, but there were no reports of major violence and the militants said they would release some government prisoners.
AP High Court investigates petition against Chandrababu Naidu, adjourns case for tomorrow
The he AP High Court on Wednesday has investigated the petition filed against opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu over the violation of lockdown rules
Cristiano Ronaldo training on his own away from Juventus teammates after quarantine
Ronaldo has already completed 14 days of isolation at home in Turin following his return to the country from Madeira, but is still training in solitude despite undergoing tests for coronavirus
Family of Irishman who fell to death in Australia call for candles to be lit in tribute
Three men have been charged with murder of Cian English (19) outside Brisbane
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive. He said daily visits to her window at Orchard Villa in Pickering, Ont.
A young boy drowns in sagar canal in Prakasam district, search operations underway
A boy who had come out with friends to have fun with swimming in the water drowned in the sagar canal.
Jagan Should Answer to the YSRCP Social Media Abuse of Judiciary?
Right from Jagan to the party leaders and cadre, YSR Congress is infamous for linking the judges to Chandrababu Naidu. Finally, the court decided to take them to the task.
Kerala On Verge Of Community Transmission, Says CM Amid Tussle With Railways
With 963 COVID-19 cases confirmed, Kerala now has 412 patients under treatment and over one lakh under observation.
Maharashtra Reports Over 2,000 New Cases For Ten Consecutive Days, State’s Covid-19 Tally Reaches 54,758
The total number of active cases in the state has increased to 36,004.
Gold prices hit two-week low on optimism around reopening of economies; US-China tensions temper losses
Gold prices touched a two-week low on Wednesday due to optimism around the reopening of several economies, but increasing Sino-US frictions over Beijing’s proposed security law for Hong Kong tempered losses
Covid-19 update: 9 additional deaths and 37 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
A further nine people have passed away from Covid-19 in Ireland according to the latest data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. There have now been a total 1,615 Covid-19 related deaths i...
Hong Kong on edge before national anthem bill: Live updates
Hong Kong riot police have made arrests and fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
US couple charged after child’s skeletal remains found in back yard
A Tennessee couple have been charged with multiple crimes after an investigation uncovered the skeletal remains of their daughter in the back yard of their home.Michael Anthony Gray Sr., aged 63, and Shirley Ann Gray, aged 60, were charged on Monday with multiple crimes including child abuse, child neglect
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that production will take place over the next year.
Coronavirus: Over 2 million masks distributed to Dubai workers
3 million labourers educated about need to take precautionary measures
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China’s aviation regulator.
Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption
After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A soccer league can resume after the coronavirus stoppage.
House Passes Uighur Bill in Rebuke to China, Sends It to Trump
The U.S. House voted Wednesday to authorize sanctions against Chinese officials for human rights abuses against Muslim minorities, as Congress and the White House ratchet up pressure on the government in Beijing amid rising tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.
G Suite launches beta program for sharing folders in shared drives
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Coronavirus outbreak: Ukraine's football league to restart on Saturday
The Ukrainian Premier League will restart its season this weekend, in line with a gradual easing of the coronavirus-related lockdown measures in the country, its governing body said Tuesday. The
India wilts as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
EPL teams approve contact training as players’ fears linger
MANCHESTER, England — The Premier League is on course to restart next month after clubs approved plans on Wednesday to resume contact training even as some players are concerned about taking to the field again during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Terrace House Cuts Current Season Following Hana Kimura's Death, Possibly Canceled
Terrace House has ended work on its current season following the tragic death of Hana Kimura who [...]
China has made great progress in Covid-19 vaccine research: Chinese Ambassador
China News: Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Wednesday said that China has made "great progress" in vaccine research and development in the fight agains
Police find £1m cash in suspect’s home after stopping his car
The search was carried out by officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Venice.
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Federer the best player to watch - Fognini
Italian tennis ace Fabio Fognini believes Novak Djokovic will break Roger Federer's Grand Slam record, but says the Swiss star is easier on the eye.
blink-182 Are Releasing A New Song Called Quarantine
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American Timothy Chandler scores equalizer for Frankfurt in Bundesliga draw
May 27 (UPI) -- American Timothy Chandler scored an 82nd minute equalizer to help Eintracht Frankfurt secure a draw in a Bundesliga soccer clash against SC Freiburg.
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories.
How Logan is helping director James Mangold prepare for Indiana Jones 5
James Mangold has already given us one swan song for a pop culture icon with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, and now the filmmaker is looking to carry over the lessons he learned there with the long-gestating Indiana Jones 5.
The full list of shops, restaurants and businesses the government has banned from reopening on June 15
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Eleven more coronavirus deaths announced in Wales to bring total to 1,293
Public Health Wales' updated figures show 1,293 people in Wales have died after testing positive for coronavirus
The chemical messenger that controls flower power
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Confident that COVID-19 vaccine will be available by next year, says Harvard Professor
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Yogi Adityanath makes a U-turn: States need no permission to hire workers from Uttar Pradesh
CM Yogi Adityanath had said any state that wants migrant workers back from Uttar Pradesh will have to seek permission from his government. He also announced that the government will set up a Migration Commission.
Ireland women to complete Euro qualifiers later this year
Vera Pauw’s side have three fixtures left as they bid for place at postponed 2022 Euros
Chhattisgarh: Naxals release Minpa encounter video, show weapons looted from jawans
The March 21 attack was one of the deadliest by Maoists on security personnel in recent times.
Rock Hill mother, boyfriend charged in death of 4-year-old who tested positive for cocaine at birth
A 4-year-old child was dead in Rock Hill late Tuesday morning, prompting a death investigation and leading to the arrest of the child’s mother and the mother’s boyfriend.
Core Web Vitals report replaces Speed report in Google Search Console: What you need to know
If you are looking for the speed report in Google Search Console, it is no longer named that.
15 smart kiosks to be set up for COVID-19 testing
The State government in collaboration with Wipro GE Healthcare will set up 15 ‘smart kiosks’ across the State in the next few days for random population-based screening for COVID-19. The company’s ini
HBO Max's content boss explains its DC originals strategy, from J.J. Abrams' Justice League Dark series to the Snyder Cut, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - HBO Max will include plenty of DC content, including big-budget originals and the "Justice League" Snyder Cut.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
New photos issued in search for missing diplomat
Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.
Shashank Manohar declines extension, BCCI says an Indian could contest for ICC chairman post - Cricket news
Shashank Manohar has declared he will not seek another term as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and also declined an offer of an extension.
HBO Max is WarnerMedia's ambitious attempt to take on Netflix, and it's now available to stream — here's how to sign up, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - HBO Max is a new streaming service with all of HBO's original programming, exclusive shows, classic series, and a film library built to rival Netflix.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Facebook’s latest TikTok-inspired app is a music-making platform called Collab
It’s starting as an invite-only beta on iOS.
Scotland star Lawrence Shankland reveals why he will "always owe" former Ayr United boss Ian McCall
The former Somerset Park goal machine admits he will forever be thankful to McCall for showing faith in him.
Sun Pharma Q4 profit declines 37% to Rs 399 cr on one-time exceptional loss
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 635.88 crore in the same period previous fiscal, Sun Pharma said in a BSE filing
tribeOS is First to use GSX Group’s GRID Platform to Create a Digital Security
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Which? launches new way to report delays to your flight refund
A number of customers have been waiting weeks for a flight refund
NHS breaks Prince’s record for longest residency at London’s O2 Arena
The venue was converted into an NHS training facility in April.
Cloudflare now has its own speed test tool
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Peter Manfredonia was 'on a mission' to find young neighborhood woman, victim's wife says
"He was clearly walking to her home with a mission, with a machete in his backpack."
Young hikers missing for 19 days in New Zealand found injured but alive in bush
Missing backpackers Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds have been found with "smiles and relief" after getting lost after entering the Anatori Valley in Kahurangi National Park, on the South Island
Timo Werner: Why the RB Leipzig striker is in demand
The speculation over Timo Werner's future has intensified with the news he is "ready to sign for Liverpool" if his £52m release clause is met. His name has long been linked with the European champions and they are not the only Premier League club said to be monitoring him.
Rice cultivation: Revoke ban or face agitation, Congress tells Haryana govt.
Desist from experiments with farming and farmers during pandemic, it says
From Snyder Cut To Harry Potter’s Streaming Rights – HBO Max Chief Touch REVEALS Unheard Details
After so much of anticipation, HBO Max has finally been launched. A lot has been said about the new OTT platform and many even predicted it to cause a dent to rivals like Netflix. Amidst all, the hi
European Stimulus Plan Gives Markets More Momentum
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Denver: Yuvraj Singh names favourite 'Money Heist' character after Shane Warne reveals his love for the show
Shane Warne cannot wait to watch the fifth season of a popular Spanish web series Money Heist as he revealed on the social media.
Coast guard to end search for 4th fisherman missing from accident that killed 3
Search and rescue operations to find a missing Newfoundland fisherman whose three crewmates perished at sea were to wind down at sunset Wednesday.
‘Zoolander: Super Model’ Animated Miniseries Is Finally Available on CBS All Access
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Apple To Reopen Approximately 100 US Retail Locations
Apple, which runs 510 retail locations throughout the globe, intends to open roughly 100 U.S. stores this week.
US troop pullout from Afghanistan ahead of schedule
The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is considerably ahead of schedule, an official told AFP on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump reiterated calls for the Pentagon to bring troops home.
Micron: Big Bets Are Being Placed
Institutional investors collectively bought about 3.5% (net buying) of Micron's total shares outstanding in the last 13F cycle. Moreover, 11 of Micron's 15 larg
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalize disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.
Plane from Liverpool seen flying over the skies of Plymouth
Small plane is carrying out a mapping survey today
HBO Max's content boss explains its DC originals strategy, from J.J. Abrams' Justice League Dark series to the Snyder Cut
HBO Max will include plenty of DC content, including big-budget originals and the "Justice League" Snyder Cut.
How To Create Or Join Messenger Rooms On Instagram
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Shaw launches ‘Fibre+ Gig’ internet plan for residential customers in Western Canada
Shaw Communications has launched ‘Fibre+ Gig’ for residential internet customers in Western Canada, which offers customers gigabit download speeds.
After Guardian report, Kano to hasten distribution of FG palliatives already beaten by rain
Kano State Government has finalized arrangement to distribute the Federal government palliatives to less privilege. The state government action came few hours after The Guardian reported how the same food items were abandoned in an open space and being hit by rain and sun. A statement issued by Commissioner for Information, Malam Garba, explained that […]
BWF releases updated qualifying regulations
For Olympic and Paralympics Games; IOC, IPC approve the amendments
DeSantis To Appeal Ruling Striking Down Florida’s So-Called Felon ‘Poll Tax’ Law
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Banks would need additional capital buffer of $20 bn, says Credit Suisse
Slippage of 20% on loans under moratorium to weigh on capital ratios
What is HBO Max? And what isn’t it?
HBO and HBO Max’s convoluted relationship, explained.
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
The launch puts Elon Musk's SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit.
Japan Plans Possible Flight Subsidies to Boost Tourism When/If Any Form of Normal Returns
Japan's tourism chiefs have revealed a quite staggering yet entirely believable modern statistic, showing that incoming tourism during the month of April fell by... go on, have a guess... 99.9 per cent. That left a mere 2,900 overseas travellers entering the country for a massively ill-advised and no doubt quite bizarre holiday during the month.
RNLI boss urges Government to restrict access to beaches until lifeguards return
Local RNLI crews were called out several times over the Bank Holiday weekend to rescue people in trouble along North Somerset coast
Swiss aim to restore free movement within Schengen zone by July 6
ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government wants to restore free movement of people with other Schengen zone member countries by July 6, it said on Wednesday, further easing restrictions on public life as the novel coronavirus outbreak shows signs of ebbing.
Dubai government offices to resume work with 100 per cent employees from June 14
From Sunday, May 31, government offices will start work with 50% staff
Worry of repercussions
The boss of one of the two Canadians imprisoned in China says he doesn't want the People's Republic to subject them to repercussions because today's court ruling went against its wishes.
Lesotho’s new leader faces enormous hurdles ensuring peace and political stability
Majoro’s installation as Prime Minister is welcome. But it does not guarantee much needed political stability in an era of complex coalition politics in which none of Lesotho’s parties has a clear majority.
Piaggio wins legal battle against counterfeit Chinese Vespa
A Chinese party blatantly copied the Vespa Primavera''''''''s design and Piaggio didn’t take it lying down. Click here to know what happened.
Maharashtra Governor lauds Sonu Sood for arranging transportation for migrant labourers
Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Wednesday lauded actor Sonu Sood for helping stranded migrant labourers to return to their native places.
Clarification to a Sunday Mail article dated 10/05/20: Scots banking tycoon accused of cashing in on coronavirus
We now accept that the source of the price increases was abroad and that Wright Cottrell had no control whatsoever of these market changes.
EU plans a record-breaking $826 billion stimulus package to soothe Europe's economic pain from the coronavirus
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a €750 billion (about $826 billion) stimulus package to help the European Union recover from ...
Scrambler bikers flee into woods after crashing into car
A black Volvo and a scrambler bike were seized by police
Thai parliament urged to pass record $60-billion virus stimulus bill
'To get the country back on track...we urgently need the budget of 1.9 trillion baht,' says Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha
Inflation Fears In A Deflationary World
Massive waves of quantitative easing stir fears of rising inflation and even hyperinflation, but is this fear well-placed? Indeed, some would say that the risk
Thousands of illegal firearms still in circulation - Hudson
Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.
Notts County fans get a massive promotion update
The National League became the first League in the United Kingdom with professional football clubs to bring their campaign to a close - but there could be a positive twist for Notts County fans
Quibi adds AirPlay support, finally lets users watch content on the big screen
Short-form mobile streaming service Quibi now supports Apple’s AirPlay, which means users can now watch the platform’s content on TV and other devices.
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before summer holidays
It was previously announced that all primary school pupils in England should be able to go back to school for a month before the summer break began in July and August
LOMBORG: Covid-19: Studies show cost of lockdown outweighs
For the amount a developing nation would spend on saving one life through Covid-19 policies, it can save 4,000 lives through smart HIV programming.
New photos issued in search for missing diplomat
Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.
Bitcoin Jumps $9,100 as Dow Prepares For Massive 400-Point Open
Bitcoin closed above $9,100 in a surprising upside move after trading sideways for the entire Asian and early European trading session Wednesday.
Arsenal: Why keep Ainsley Maitland-Niles at this point?
Ainsley Maitland-Niles looked to be one for the long-term, but things have changed so drastically that there's no point in Arsenal keeping him now. No one ...
Kensington Palace hits back at claims Kate’s ‘exhausted and trapped by workload’
It was claimed Kate was "furious" with her long to-do list
Global Yields For Stocks And Bonds
The U.S. stock market has continued its decade-plus of dominance versus global peers during the 2020 sell-off despite a less-than-stellar domestic response to t
Skullcandy's new Tile-powered earbuds are hard to lose
Tile and SkullCandy partner to deliver new trackable earbuds. These earbuds will be hard to lose and offer up to 6 hours of continuous listening when you have them.
Rabi crops not impacted by locusts; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops
Locusts -- the oldest migratory pest in the world -- entered India after travelling from Africa through Yemen, Iran and Pakistan. After massive devastation in Pakistan, the swarms of locusts have entered the country through Rajasthan and Gujarat.
'Startling steps' tourist bridge in China closed after girl falls and breaks spine
The child and her family were visiting Tangli Happy Play Valley in Dalian, in north-eastern China's Liaoning Province, when her safety harness failed to protect her
Aurora Stock Is a Contentious Contrarian Cannabis Play
Brace yourself, because there will continue to be outsized daily price moves in Aurora stock. But there's potential for long-term gains.
COVID-19, Agric-business and food security - The Nation Nigeria
It was Martin Luther King. Jr. who famously declared that; "we are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
International Business News: Iconic world sites from the New York Stock Exchange to the Church of the Nativity reopened their doors on Tuesday from the coronavirus pandemic, but n
Quibi advertisers already wary of streaming service amid struggles
The star power of Sophie Turner didn’t offer enough immunity to protect Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg from the pain of the pandemic. Large advertisers are seeking to defer payments to
Maxim turns to controversial cover model contest during financial struggles
Financially struggling Maxim is once again turning to a controversial cover-model contest to help it through the uncertain economic times, Media Ink has learned. Maxim unveiled its latest such contest
Trump hints at action against China over Hong Kong security law
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong, which would be announced before the end of the week.
Mikel Arteta adds Arsenal wonderkid Matt Smith to first-team training ahead of season restart
Big things are expected of the 19-year-old midfielder and it appears he could be involved in the squad for some of the remaining games of the campaign
World TeamTennis to allow up to 500 fans at matches
WTT said it would adhere to all health and safety protocols required by authorities to ensure the well-being of its players, coaches and essential staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHL Draft Lottery 2020: Date, phases, best odds to win No. 1 pick and Alexis Lafreniere sweepstakes
Sporting News breaks down everything you need to know about the funky 2020 NHL Draft Lottery.
Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to 'scale-up' battle preparedness, prepare for worst-scare scenarios as tensions build along India-China LAC
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising the worst-case scenarios, and asked them to resolutely defend the country's sovereignty.
Duterte wants Aaron Aquino to head Clark International Airport Corporation
After leading the country's top anti-narcotics agency, Aaron Aquino is asked to helm a government corporation in charge of developing the second gateway to Metro Manila
CMCO: Four-in-a-car rule dropped – vehicles now allowed to have passengers according to capacity
From today, drivers will be allowed to have the permissible number of passengers according to the capacity of their respective vehicles. This was revealed
Biden calls for 'thorough' federal investigation into killing of black man by Minneapolis police
Former Vice President Joe Biden called for a “thorough” FBI investigation into the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died shortly after his arrest by the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
Mesa PD: Impairment suspected in fatal crash near Greenfield Road and Loop 202
Police say one of the occupants was able to free himself, but other three had to be extricated by firefighters.
India backs hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus prevention
NEW DELHI: India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday (May 26) backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against ...
Cognizant will ask 400 more executives to leave
India Business News: The churn at Cognizant will continue. Around 400 executives holding the title of directors, senior directors, associate vice-presidents (AVPs), VPs an
US company begins vaccine trial on humans in Australia
World News: A US biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccin
FG grants ‘essential workers’ status to seafarers, dockworkers
AT the backdrop of the on-going curfew imposed by the government to curtail spread of coronavirus, the Federal Government, through the
The AU ‘Bachelor’ Is Airing In The US & They’re Gonna Judge Us Hard For These Batshit Moments
The poor bastards have no idea what they’re in for.
Samsung Launches Exynos 880 SoC For The Mid-Range Smartphone Market
Samsung recently launched the Exynos 880 SoC, a mobile chipset the brand has designed for the mid-range market. More importantly, it's also a chipset that
'Bigg Boss Telegu' season 4 with Nagarjuna as host all set to roll from August?
The third season of the show was launched in July 2019 and featured 15 contestants out of which singer Rahul Sipligunj went on to win the title.
Maritime workers send palliatives to stranded foreign seafarers on Lagos waters
MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has sent food items and other materials to the 18-man foreign crew onboard MT ORYX
Latest rate cut is adding to record corporate bond sales
Policy steps to channel more funds to smaller borrowers have struggled to gain traction.
Virgin Orbit analyzing data to find cause of rocket failure
Virgin Orbit engineers were analyzing data Tuesday to find out what caused the maiden flight of its air-launched satellite booster to fail.
Government may get RBI to monetise deficit
India Business News: The Centre is likely to look at the option of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetising the deficit in the second half of the financial year, a senio
Schools with the most first-round Draft picks
MLB Draft prospects can come from many places. There are top picks from high schools, junior colleges and four-year universities big and small. But it should be no surprise that certain schools have established themselves as powerhouses when it comes to producing first-round picks. And of course, most of those
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.
Samurai Shodown Neo Geo Collection Launches This July On Nintendo Switch
Includes a previously unreleased game
800 export consignments stranded at Lagos ports
ABOUT 800 export consignments have been stranded for weeks at the various export terminals in Lagos ports. Though the cause of the developmen
Sci-fi movie set? Anand Mahindra share pics of passengers & cabin crew in PPEs & face shields
Going by the images it for sure that flying now will not be the same as earlier.
Blackstone risks paying damages in dispute with Italy's RCS
Milan's Arbitral Tribunal has judged that the contracts over the sale of Italy's RCS headquarters to Blackstone in 2013 were valid but found ...
It's a girl! Cops deliver baby at Gauteng police station
The pregnant woman accompanied her husband to the Putfontein police station in Benoni when she started having labour pains.
Copying, cheating in exam like plague and pandemic, can ruin education system: HC
The student, in her plea, had said she appeared in all the exams, but in the 'International Trade' exam held on December 3, 2019, she got late due to traffic and inadvertently carried some notes in her stationery pouch.
Motherwell pay tribute to Christian Mbulu after ex-player's tragic death at 23
The centre-back was at Fir Park during the 2018/19 season
Jio Fiber Offers Double Monthly Data to Annual Subscribers
The most premium Jio titanium fiber plan now offers huge 15,000GB monthly data benefits with new additional data from the annual plan.
Koike to announce candidacy in June for Tokyo gubernatorial election
Tokyo Gov Yuriko Koike will announce her candidacy around June 10 for this summer's gubernatorial election in the capital, a source familiar with the situation said Wednesday. Koike, a former defense minister, became governor in 2016 without the backing of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party. But the party…
It takes most foreign-trained doctors months to register in SA. How did Cuban health workers do it in 3 days?
The Health Professions Council of South Africa was supposed to have reviewed the curriculum of some international medical schools to help foreign-trained doctors register faster in the country. Two years later, there is still no list and some doctors are sitting idle amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Bushwalkers found alive after missing for 19 days in New Zealand national park
Friends and family of Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are "absolutely over the moon" with delight that the pair have been found safe and well.
Investors sell up as rental stress rises
Rental stress rose in most cities despite the JobSeeker and JobKeeper grants, prompting investors to consider selling up.
Lockdown plight: Labourers who sold goats for a flight ticket will finally fly home
IndiGo has agreed to help the three to fly from Mumbai after their flight was cancelled.
Coronavirus: Karnataka wants to reopen religious places from June 1, Yediyurappa writes to PM Modi
The chief minister said lots of permissions are needed before opening up.
West Indies legend Curtly Ambrose says aggression can’t be taught, it should flow naturally in pacers
Aggression can't be taught to bowlers as it's a trait they ought to be born with, says West Indies legend Curtly Ambrose, who tormented batsmen in his glorious career.
Reward the nation's medics
It is high time that the government accelerates the disbursement of financial incentives to medical workers, the unsung heroes in our battle against COVID-19.
Video clip claims no arrangements on ground for coronavirus patients: HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt stand
The man — Dharmendra Bhardwaj — has alleged in the video that “tall claims” of both the governments regarding arrangements for coronavirus patients “are far from true on the ground”
Twitter places fact-check notification on Trump tweet about mail-in ballots
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning readers his ...
Sounds of summer as cricket is back in nets
For the first time this year the sound of leather on willow can be heard around the West Midlands after cricket clubs began reopening their nets.
Why do organisations need technologists to drive digital transformation strategies?
IT professionals are under immense pressure and need to be provided with the tools, leadership and support to deliver positive business outcomes in response to Covid-19
Virgin Orbit analyzing data to find cause of rocket failure
Virgin Orbit engineers were analyzing data Tuesday to find out what caused the maiden flight of its air-launched satellite booster to fail.
House Republicans sue Pelosi to stop proxy voting during coronavirus crisis: 'dereliction of our duty'
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Woman with Covid-19 symptoms collapses in B&M but customers told to 'keep queuing'
Staff at the B&M in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, have claimed the store also wasn't properly cleaned after the woman was overheard telling paramedics she had coronavirus symptoms
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s royal wedding ‘rift’ all started ‘over a pair of TIGHTS’ sources claim
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Minister forfeits salary to aid inmates release - The Nation Nigeria
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has forfeited her May salary to secure the release of five inmates who could not pay
Virus heightens health risks associated with heatwaves, warns UN
WMO spokesperson Clare Nullis Kapp said, “India is experiencing a heatwave, and this is at the same time as India is relaxing the lockdown measures."
The Apprentice's Daniel Elahi's product ads banned for claiming they'd cure coronavirus
Daniel Elahi has had three adverts for his Revival Shots rehydration sachets banned by the Advertising Standards Authority as they implied they'd boost immunity and help cure COVID-19
After Rajasthan, Are Locusts Heading To Delhi? Here's What We Know
Can locusts harm humans? How big are swarms? Your questions answered.
ARM Cortex-A78 CPU and Mali-G78 GPU will power 2021 flagship smartphones
During the 2020 TechDay event, ARM announced two new CPU microarchitectures — Cortex-A78 and Cortex-X1 CPU for flagship performance design. Along with that, the company has also introduced a new Mali-G78 GPU. So, it’s safe to assume that the next-generation flagship smartphones getting launched in 2021 will have ARM Cortex-A78 CPU and Mali-G78 GPU. For …
IMF advises banks to suspend dividend repayment, share buybacks
Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, said the decision is necessary to help banks reinforce their capital buffers against the shocks
India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had severe lockdown: Swedish health expert to Rahul Gandhi
Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, on Wednesday claimed that India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had a severe lockdown.
WHO halts Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 trial over safety concerns
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has taken a toll on 188 countries and territories across the globe. With the increasing number of confirmed cases, scientists race to develop treatments and vaccines to fight the novel coronavirus.
The reluctance of the Germans and the Dutch to the eurozone investment fund is incomprehensible – Natixis
A large European investment fund would help to bridge the gap in public and corporate investment in many euro-zone countries, finance the energy trans
EcoCash court bid hits brickwall
The High Court has dismissed Econet Zimbabwe's mobile money platform, EcoCash's application which sought to interdict the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) from su...
Spoilers: Keegan exits in huge EastEnders twist as he leaves with Karen?
Keegan makes a huge decision in upcoming scenes, and it's one that will leave Tiffany devastated.
NHL’s return plan is ‘only a start,’ but it’s an important piece of the puzzle
The NHL overcame a significant hurdle Tuesday, formally unveiling a 24-team expanded playoff format in which games could start as early as late July.
Daily Star praised for being brilliantly funny and deadly serious at same time
The red top features a cut-out Cummings mask so you can 'do whatever the hell you want and sod everybody else'.
Truecaller denies reports that data of 4.75 cr Indians was put up for sale on the dark web for Rs 75,000
The data on sale includes phone numbers, gender, city, mobile network, Facebook id and so on.
YouTube deletes comments critical of China’s communist party
YouTube has been deleting comments critical of China’s ruling party due to a software flaw, the company said.
Tom Cruise’s movie in space to be directed by Doug Liman
Cruise and Elon Musk are collaborating with NASA for the movie to be shot aboard a real SpaceX vessel
Watch | Global carbon pollution falls by 17%
A video on the biggest annual drop in carbon dioxide emissions in the world
Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of arrested black man
To the general American public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a shirtless black man prone on the street, crying ou
Refugee Camps: From Temporary Settlements to Permanent Dwellings
With more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide and nearly 25.9 million refugees, the time has come to reconsider the traditional camp approach.
Mnangagwa told to form a GNU by Zanu-PF stalwart
Former Cabinet minister Tshinga Dube has called on Emmerson Mnangagwa to form a government of national unity with the opposition to end the country's challenges...
Former Aston Villa striker Garry Thompson: Player safety at top of agenda
Villa hero Garry Thompson claims the health and safety of players must stay top of the agenda in talks over the Premier League’s possible restart.
Michael Owen's Reboot on shortlist for Autobiography of the Year in Sport Book Awards 2020
The former Liverpool and Newcastle striker certainly had some colourful tales to tell about his playing career in his highly entertaining life story
Silent Hill finally gets a long-awaited revival – but it’s not what you think
New Silent Hill content is on the way, but it’s part of a DLC collaboration for Dead by Daylight.
Steep US stock correlations show virus’s impact on markets
S&P 500 three-month realised correlation elevated despite VIX slump.
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the 'new normal', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - As the UK eases restrictions for estate transactions, participants must navigate a new world of PPE and social distancing during the process.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Army’s evaluation of Starlink broadband to focus on reliability, vulnerability
Gen. Murray: “It’s about figuring out what capabilities they can provide, and what vulnerabilities do they have?"
Genesis Energy LP: Too Risky For The Current Environment
Even though it shows some rebound after March lows, Genesis Energy LP remains a risky buy in the current environment. The stock shows high volatility and a high
AP sources: MLB players want more games, no more salary cuts
NEW YORK — Baseball players appeared likely to propose more regular-season games this year while holding to their demand for full prorated salaries, people familiar with their deliberations told The Associated Press.
Rome Colosseum to reopen in June after coronavirus kept it closed for months
Italy’s Colosseum Archaeological Park in Rome (PArCo) announced Tuesday it will reopen to the public on June 1 after having been closed for three months due to coronavirus restrictions. There are
Manish Sisodia asks school principals to chalk out micro-plan for reopening of educational institutions
Sisodia, who is also the Education Minister, said there cannot be a common plan for reopening all schools as the context of every school is different.
North American Construction Group: Growth, Value, And Bullish Insiders
ROE is 28% vs. industry median of -1.6%. Revenues up 241% since Q4 2016. EBITDA has a 3-year CAGR of 45% vs. industry median of 7%. P/S is the lowest it's been
Race-by-race tips and preview for Gosford on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Gosford.
Watford's Troy Deeney: My family suffered online abuse for not training
Watford striker Troy Deeney says his family has suffered personal and online abuse after his decision not to return to training last week.
Meck budget changes lead to tense words
While trying to balance the budget, Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio and Commissioner Susan Harden got into a tense argument over what line items most deserved to be cut.
Explainer: What happens next in Huawei CFO’s U.S. extradition case
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on the extradition of Huawei
How Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath sets up the series' future
The Aftermath story doesn't just wrap up the Mortal Kombat 11 narrative. It potentially sets up what's next for the series, period. (Warning: spoilers ahead)
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - More than 83% of those deaths could have been avoided if the US had locked down two weeks earlier, some research suggests.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Florida Police Use Krispy Kreme To Lure Black Bear Off City Streets
Officers for the Fort Myers Police Department said the doughnuts as well as some blueberry pie-scented spray in a trap did the trick.
Minnesota Vikings Release Strong Statement After The Death of George Floyd By Cops (PIC)
(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Protesters have crowded the streets everyday on the Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd lost consciousness…
Oklahoma City-area school districts to follow OSSAA’s proposal to resume sports, beginning June 8
Oklahoma City-area school districts will follow the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s proposal for restarting high school sports and activities, beginning on June 8.
Phantasy Star Online 2’s Windows Store Debut Off To Rocky Start
A number of issues are keeping Hunters from enjoying Phantasy Star Online 2's Windows Store debut today. Here are a few fixes to help you out
B.C. sees 9 new COVID-19 cases, one death as officials watch for new cases amid Phase Two
Number of confirmed active cases is at 244, with 37 people in hospital
Credai seeks RBI intervention in passing on repo rate cut benefits to NBFCs, HFCs
It has maintained that the real estate industry has not been able to leverage the benefits of repo rate cuts as banks have not passed on the same to the borrowers.
More than 100,000 people now dead from coronavirus in the US
The coronavirus death toll in the United States surpassed 100,000 on Wednesday, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally, making the US the first country to reach the six-figure, grim milestone.
Troy Deeney reveals online abuse over refusal to return amid coronavirus
The striker has not returned to training.
Refrain from running regular trains for a month: States to Centre
State governments, including Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal have told the Centre that resumption of passenger rail service would lead to a further increase in Covid-19 cases.
'Modern Warfare' tracer rounds: How to get the guns included in purple pack
It's a purple party in
AMC Theaters Upgraded From 'Sell' to 'Neutral' as Analyst Says Bankruptcy Risk Has 'Subsided'
Company's fair value estimate was also raised from $1 to $5
WWE Raw viewership down again, but key demo still performs well
Despite featuring a title match and several strong segments, WWE Raw's average viewership suffered a drop!
WA sends bureaucrat to China on 'Belt and Road' mission after Premier rules out deal with Beijing
The WA government has sent a senior bureaucrat on a mission to China organised by an organisation advising the Victorian government on its Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing.
Filipino crew member stuck on cruise ship commits suicide
32-year-old died on Virgin's Scarlet Lady, trapped at sea due to coronavirus
Archaeologists searching for remains of Red Hugh O’Donnell say unearthing of 'big strong man' was not Irish rebel
Spanish archaeologists searching for the remains of Red Hugh O’Donnell thought they had finally found him after they unearthed a “big and strong man” in his believed resting place.
Qantas wins Australia’s trust, but caution it might fall from grace
Qantas is the fairytale story emerging from early pandemic polling, leveraging its 'mercy flights' to catapult into Australia's third most trusted brand –
CCTV captures arsonist setting an Armadale cafe alight
Police are hunting for a man who forced his way into an Armadale cafe earlier this month, armed with a gas cylinder and a jerry can of accelerant, and lit a fire. The man broke into the back door o…
Three subcontractors working on App State campus test positive for COVID-19
Health officials confirmed that three subcontractors working on the Appalachian State University campus tested positive for the coronavirus.
Nail-biting video shows brown bear following child on family hike
(CNN) — An Italian family’s mountain hike took a hair-raising turn after a brown bear followed a child down a mountain path during a day out. In a video...
Pablo Escobar’s Brother Is Now Selling 24k Gold-Plated iPhone 11 Pro Models for $499 Only
The brother of Pablo Escobar now wants to sell you gold-plated iPhone 11 Pro models at just $499, but there’s always a catch
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane pushes for new safety measures in bars and clubs
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane said Wednesday he's working with owners of bars and clubs in Old Town's Entertainment District after videos and images showed packed spots over Memorial Day weekend.
Ford unveils technology that ROASTS the inside of police vehicles at 133 degrees Fahrenheit in an effort to kill coronavirus concentrations
A new piece of software introduced by the automaker and designed specifically for its line of Police Interceptor Utility vehicles cranks heat inside the cars to 133 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
Trump says he will get 'very full report' on death of George Floyd
President Trump said he will receive a White House briefing on the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in custody of Minneapolis police officers.
Long Beach hit-and-run: Man, dog killed by burglary suspect in crash during police chase
A man and his dog were killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a burglary suspect who was fleeing from police in Long Beach Tuesday night.
A barber who never misses CAPS United’s matches
He stashes all match day tickets he purchases in a big locker in his house. Each ticket is accompanied by a date-stamped photograph and the result of that particular game.
A white venture capitalist threatened to call the police on a group of black men in a Minneapolis gym, and a video of the incident is trending, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Tom Austin, a venture capitalist, later apologized and said a building manager's email previously flagged concerns of non-tenants using the gym.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Formerly homeless New Yorker gives back during coronavirus pandemic
A decade ago, Lisbon Black was squatting in an abandoned house in Brooklyn, fresh out of jail, panhandling for money and dealing with a substance abuse problem. But these days, Black is a star
Hyundai Motor Group to get electric vehicle batteries from LG Chem
Hyundai Motor Group, which includes Hyundai Motor and its sister company Kia Motors has picked LG Chem as one of the battery suppliers for its ...
Group purchases APC nomination form for Obaseki
The Obaseki Mandate Forum, a pressure group, has purchased the expression of interest and nomination forms for Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, for the governorship primary of the All Progressives
RFE/RL: Ukrainian court finds Lviv student guilty of torching RFE/RL reporter's car
The 19-year-old university student admitted his guilt to the court and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.
Lifting league trophy without fans would be 'strange': Liverpool's Henderson
Liverpool need just six points from their remaining nine games to win the league for the first time in 30 years but there is still no clear date on when the season will resume after it was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bangladesh reports 22 new virus deaths, caseload tops 38,000
Bangladesh has registered 22 new fatalities from the novel coronavirus in a daily count, bringing the death toll to 544.
iPhone 12 Expected To Be Launched In Late November
New date for the iPhone 12 launch is in talks. It turns out the new-gen Apple phones may hit the market in late November.
Uday Kotak wants world to 'hire Indians', says country capable of producing top-class human capital
The Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO rejected the notion that Indian engineers are inferior to the ones in the US.
Jalen Kitna, son of ex-NFL QB Jon Kitna, commits to Florida
May 27 (UPI) -- Jalen Kitna, the son of former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, has committed to play college football at the University of Florida.
Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner's Quibi Shows Are Being Submitted For Emmy Award Nominations!
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner could get 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards!
Police were called to reports of a body in the River Irwell... thankfully it was a mannequin
There were large numbers of police and ambulance vehicles seen parked in Spinningfields
Govt may launch coal blocks auction under commercial mining on Jun 11
The government last week approved a methodology for commercial mining of coal on revenue sharing basis
COVID-19 Contact Tracing apps: India’s Aarogya Setu goes open source, while Switzerland and Italy test Google/Apple’s Exposure Notification API
COVID-19 contact tracing apps have begun deployment across the world, with apps like Aarogya Setu and NHS Covid-19 now adopting open-source approach.
Herding wild buffalo and cattle from space
More than 1000 feral buffalo and unmanaged cattle roaming Northern Australia will be tagged and tracked as part of the world's largest satellite herd-tracking program, announced today by Australia's national ...
Claire Foy and Matt Smith to perform live in empty Old Vic theatre
The socially-distanced play, featuring The Crown actors, will be streamed live from the Old Vic.
A touring Bolivian orchestra is stranded in a German castle surrounded by 23 packs of wolves
Earlier this spring, more than 20 members of Orquesta Experimental de Instrumentos Nativos pan flute orchestra left their homes in Bolivia and embarked on a European tour. They arrived in Germany o…
Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector: Sources
Volkswagen AG is in final talks to seal its largest investment deals with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms, two sources said, as the German ...
Woman loses job and gives up pet after calling police on black man who asked her to leash dog
A white woman who told New York police that a black man who asked for her dog to be leashed was “threatening” her, has since apologised after video went viral. Amy Cooper admitted on Monday night
Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China border dispute
Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues. 'We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute
Police probing Ardrossan 'shooting' have arrested second man in connection with murder probe
The investigation into the death of Paul Cairns, 42, continues as police make second arrest in murder probe.
Samsung releases high-end variant of the Galaxy A51 in India
The Galaxy A51 is the successor of Samsung's best-selling Galaxy A50
Mexican workers in US are sending record money home despite coronavirus-related economic shutdowns
The migrant laborers who staff American meat plants, construction sites and delivery services are working through the pandemic – and sending more funds back home than ever.
Swiss National Bank Acquires 2,400 Shares of BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT)
Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT) by 1.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 184,700 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,400 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in BWX Technologies were […]
Disney, CBS, and Criminal Minds Execs Sued for ‘Unchecked’ Sexual Harassment on Set
Disney, CBS, and several ‘Criminal Minds’ executives have been sued by California authorities for sexual harassment and discrimination regarding alleged misconduct by the show’s former director of photography, Gregory St. Johns.
300 Arrested As Thousands Protest In Hong Kong Over China's Proposed Law
Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.
Luweero district council rejects proposal to spend UGX 80m on food
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luweero district council has rejected a proposal to use the COVID-19 facilitation from area Members of Parliament to buy food and clear allowances for members of the COVID-19 task force. Each member of Parliament had received 20 million Shillings from the Parliamentary commission to facilitate their activities during the …
PM Modi pays tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary
Remembering his great grandfather, Gandhi tweeted, "Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji was a brave freedom fighter, the architect of modern India and our first Prime Minister'
Walt Disney World Reveals Plans To Reopen Theme Parks In July!
The Walt Disney World Resort is getting ready to reopen!
Man caught on camera after urinating at common corridor
Man caught on camera after urinating at common corridor
Man crushes Iron Maiden's The Trooper on a ukulele while sitting in a castle
Nylon Maiden guitarist Thomas Zwijsen is back once again, this time performing Iron Maiden's The Trooper on a ukulele
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.
Wall Street Journal: Trump 'smear' about Scarborough staffer death is 'same sort of trash' as Steele dossier
The Wall Street Journal compared President Trump's accusations that Joe Scarborough committed murder to the Steele dossier.
School buses may stay idle
Parents who choose to send their children back to school next week may have to find a different way to get them to and from class.
Rotary grants dreams
A global pandemic is not enough to stop Kalamalka Rotary from helping the community.
Two Jamaican nationals living in Collier County charged with lottery scam
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men in connection to a lottery scam that involved victims throughout the United States.
EXCLUSIVE: Crime Patrol Actress Preksha Mehta Commits Suicide, Father Says She Was Worried Due To Lockdown
Preksha Mehta's suicide has left the TV industry and fans in a state of shock. Did the 'Crime Patrol' actress end her life due the pressure of marriage? Her father opens up in an exclusive interview.
Schools minister can't say whether all primary pupils will be back before summer
Nick Gibb told the Education Select Committee the final decision on when pupils return will be made by the science
The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims
Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.
We did not coerce government into allowing places of worship to open - SACC
The South African Council of Churches has rubbished claims that it coerced the government into allowing places of worship to reopen under Level 3 of the Covid-19 lockdown.
That's a deal breaker! Grossed-out social media users share their partners' most unhygienic habits - from flossing with human hair to leaving toenail clippings on the floor
People from across the globe have taken to confession-sharing app Whisper to reveal their partners' worst habits - including re-using floss and leaving ear wax to build up.
Fauci: Data is "Really Quite Evident" Against Hydroxychloroquine For Coronavirus
Anthony Fauci told CNN Wednesday that the scientific data "is really quite evident now about the lack of efficacy" of hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment. From a report: The comments came in response to news that France on Wednesday banned the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat the virus, ...
More than 450 deaths across Tayside and Fife now linked to coronavirus
More than 450 Tayside and Fife deaths have now been linked to coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic.
Researchers date age of the oldest-known forest in West Junggar region, China
As one of the five major extinction events in Earth history, the Frasnian-Famennian boundary (FFB) crisis caused dramatic reductions in marine and terrestrial diversity.
Razer's latest mouse pad can cover most desks
Razer has announced its biggest mouse pad to date with the Gigantus V2, which could potentially turn your entire desk into one soft textured micro-weave cloth surface. The company says its thick high-density rubber foam remains uniformly flat to cushion…
ICC Board Meeting: World T20 to be postponed to 2022, October window for IPL
Some of the issues that BCCI as well as all other stakeholders will be dealing with include, limited or no spectators as per ICC regulations.
Winds spread PFAS pollution far from a manufacturing facility
Concerns about environmental and health risks of some fluorinated carbon compounds used to make non-stick coatings and fire-fighting foams have prompted manufacturers to develop substitutes, but these ...
COVID-19 outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce ...
Navient Corp (NASDAQ:NAVI) Shares Sold by Aigen Investment Management LP
Aigen Investment Management LP trimmed its position in Navient Corp (NASDAQ:NAVI) by 57.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 28,722 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after selling 38,583 shares during the quarter. Aigen Investment Management LP’s holdings in Navient […]
Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank
Swiss National Bank increased its position in Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) by 0.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 244,700 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.19% of Donaldson […]
Refugees in East Africa facing starvation due to COVID-19
The UNHCR has warned that urban refugees in East Africa are on the precipice of catastrophe due to a worsening situation brought by the coronavirus
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Sunday
As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually
Microsoft accidentally revealed you can test out 2021’s major Windows 10 update next month
Windows 10 21H1 update will be codenamed ‘Iron’ and will likely bring big changes to the Start menu.
Why COVID-19 immunity passports may violate US law
Amazon and General Motors are among companies exploring ways to test employees for COVID-19 infection, but these measures may be against the law.
Trump’s Convention Demand Comes Despite Charlotte Virus Surge
President Trump's demand for a full-capacity Republican convention in August is putting pressure on North Carolina health officials — and local Republicans — as coronavirus cases surge in the host county and statewide.
Battery reuse systems could be profitable for electric vehicle companies and grid-scale solar operations
As electric vehicles rapidly grow in popularity worldwide, there will soon be a wave of used batteries whose performance is no longer sufficient for vehicles that need reliable acceleration and range. ...
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day
A tropical storm warning has been issued for South Carolina's coast and the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
EU bailout package 'would be a game-changer' for Europe, analyst says
Guntram Wolff has told Euronews that if EU leaders can agree on a one-trillion bailout package for member states it would strengthen the bloc.
ETRADE Capital Management LLC Acquires 12,515 Shares of ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:ON)
ETRADE Capital Management LLC lifted its position in ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:ON) by 109.4% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 23,957 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,515 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings in ON Semiconductor were worth $298,000 as of its most recent […]
123 Test Positive for Covid-19, Cases Rise to 1,471 [VIDEO]
Health CS Mutahi Kagwe confirmed that 123 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours...
Elon Musk's SpaceX is taking two NASA astronauts to orbit tonight. Here's everything you need to know
SpaceX has never taken people to space before.
Volkswagen India introduces leasing, flexible financing options to drive sales amid COVID-19
The Volkswagen Secure and Power Lease initiatives provide customers the power and independence to purchase their favourite Volkswagen in a hassle-free, contactless and digitalised manner, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Director Steffen Knapp said.
Open University lessons for teachers as school moves to cyberspace
Teachers have been accessing their own online lessons to help them teach Powys youngsters in cyberspace.
How to get a discount on HBO Max
HBO Max is now available to stream - if you're considering investing you should first take a look at our roundup of discounts and offers
Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a ...
World Poker Tour still planning final tables at Luxor
The completion of the tournaments, which began in California and New Jersey, has been delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Vic Education IT manager misused position, directed $14m to own company
Corruption watchdog finds.
Homeless Deaths Rise in San Francisco During Lockdown, But Not Due to Coronavirus
Deaths have soared among the homeless population in San Francisco during the coronavirus, but not due to the virus directly.
Club to wait until end of season over signing Bournemouth player
Takvim report Galatasaray will wait until the end of the season before making a decision over signing Bournemouth attacker Ryan Fraser. The Turkish side are currently sitting 3rd in the Turkish Super Lig, four points behind league leaders Trabzonspor and it’s reported that Gala will shape their transfer budget in accordance with their final league position.
Bank of Montreal profit sinks as more than $1.1-billion earmarked to cover potential loan losses
Profit for the three months ended April 30 was $689-million, or $1 per share, compared with $1.5-billion, or $2.26 per share, a year earlier
NASA chief "all in" for Tom Cruise to film on space station
NASA is rolling out the International Space Station's red carpet for Tom Cruise.
Governor Udom Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to stay off activities that can ruin their future
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has sent his felicitations to the children of the State on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebrations, calling on the shun tendencies that could ruin their future.
First Allied Advisory Services Inc. Makes New Investment in Pinterest (NYSE:PINS)
First Allied Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 15,740 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $243,000. A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to […]
Bengaluru's civic woes may worsen as projects held up due to fund, labour crunch
The city’s civic body has said it was looking to complete projects where work has begun and may not be able to start new ones listed in its ₹10,895.84 crore budget for this year
KKR to plant trees, aid in relief work in Cyclone Amphan aftermath
Kolkata Knight Riders announced to plant 5000 trees and also committed to contribute to the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan.
Lauren Riihimaki Shares How New Show 'Craftopia' Is Going to Change Crafting
Lauren Riihimaki is dishing on her new show Craftopia!
Nationwide lockdown may shrink India’s GDP by this much in Q1; SBI gives hope for Q2
The contraction in the Q1 FY21 GDP may be as high as 40 per cent.
Cummins backs IPL to replace a delayed T20 World Cup
The Indian Premier League could fill the void left by the Twenty20 World Cup if it is delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, Aussie cricketer Pat Cummins said Wednesday.
Lifting league trophy without fans would be 'strange' - Henderson
Lifting the Premier League trophy without fans there to see it would be a "pretty strange" experience, Liverpool's Jordan Henderson has said.
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Friday
As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually
Nissan and Renault unveil steps to cut costs and revamp alliance
Renault SA and Japanese partners Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. on Wednesday unveiled steps to standardize platforms further and push for mor
Byford, Ex-Subway Chief in New York, Will Be London Transport Commissioner
Andy Byford, who quit after clashing repeatedly with New York’s governor, was credited with helping revive the subway.
Oxford to Resume Face-to-Face Classes as Leading Universities Move online.
The UK's leading universities are looking at ways to continue their daily responsibilities as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country. While...
Corona Relief For Hospitality Industry: Validity Of Approval, Classification Of Hotels Extended Until June-End
This breather, however, comes with certain riders such as approvals expiring during the lockdown period, among others
UP eyeing post-covid investment from US, Japan, Korea: Industry minister
Admits labour migration posing a challenge to industrial revival; no special approval needed to start operations for new MSME units for next 3 years
AT&T: Do Not Let The Yield Fool You
While the dividend yield is tempting, be cautious and do not let it fool you. Huge debt load means shareholder returns are limited. I give T a true value of $40
Loan moratorium: It is better for credit card customers to either clear dues or opt for EMI to avoid interest burden
The extension of the moratorium on term loans by another three months till August 31 is a big relief for many borrowers but experts advise that you should avoid it for outstanding credit card dues.Wit
Barbers arrested in Bahrain for violating rules
Expatriates held after visiting customers at home
Cheap iPhone deals at Woot drop unlocked models as low as $40
This sale features a bunch of older iPhone models, from the iPhone 5 and 5c to the iPhone 6s Plus. These refurb models might not be the most recent devices, but the prices make for an easy buy, especially for a first phone or backup device.
BI ready for ‘new normal’ operations
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its offices are prepared to resume full operations amid a new set of guidelines and protocols that its employees and stakeholders are bound to follow and observe under a “new normal” environment, after the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) is lifted in Metro Manila and other areas of the country.
Police officer tells Black man to lick his own urine (Video)
The moment a police officer asked an Illinois black man to lick his own urine was captured on camera and the video has since gone viral on the internet. The man who was a federal safety
New sweet shop specialising in American candy opens
Sweet-toothed fans have been snapping up the sugary treats
Global stocks are mixed after Trump promised ‘interesting’ action against China, while Europe awaits a huge new stimulus package
Global stocks were mixed Wednesday after US President Trump promised “interesting” action on China’s proposed crackdown on Hong Kong by the end of the week, and as European investors wait anxiously for the announcement of a new stimulus package from the European Commission.
The Instagrammer Stabbed and Robbed After Posting His Lavish Life Online
Kieran Hamilton was the victim of a growing type of crime: burglars targeting people who have uploaded photos of their designer clothes, luxury holidays and sparkly watches.
Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy secretive self-driving car company Zoox for less than $3.2 billion, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Zoox hinted it's had interest from multiple buyers.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
NZD/USD trades at fresh multi-month highs above 0.6200
The NZD/USD pair gained nearly 100 pips on Tuesday boosted by the risk rally and the selling pressure surrounding the greenback. The pair stretched hi
Current crisis calls for a revised Union Budget
The provisions included in the Budget fro 2020-21 are insufficient to boost growth in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Focus should be on stimulating economic activity and creating employment
Buhari will be showcased as COVID-19 hero in Africa, says Garba Shehu
The senior special assistant to the president, Mallam Garba Shehu, has predicted that Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will be showcased as a COVID-19 hero.
More than 50 inmates out of 300 released are rearrested | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
With the number of rearrested inmates growing, the Honolulu Police Department said it is a “threat to public safety” to release them early to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Op-Ed: You're white and don't care about wearing a mask? Asian Americans don't have that privilege
Asian Americans were attacked for wearing masks early on in the coronavirus outbreak. Now we're attacked if we don't.
EU to propose €750bn Covid recovery package for states
Ireland in line for grants of €1.9 billion in package weighted by how badly economies have been hit
3 Reasons to Buy Stocks Right Now
Are you debating whether it's a good time to buy stocks? Here's why sitting on the sidelines doesn't make sense.
Man gets hair transplant after woman on dating app snubs him for 'going bald'
He says he gets loads of dates now.
Olamide: Mo’ Hits still one of the best things to happen to our music industry
Olamide Adedeji, Nigerian rapper, says the establishment of Mo hits, a defunct record label jointly owned by Don Jazzy and D’banj, two music stars, was one of the best things that happened to Nigeria's music industry.
Covid-19 to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed: Health experts
In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the Covid-19 pandemic
Situation at Sino-India boundary ‘stable and controllable’, says China
The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said China was following the “important consensus” reached by the two leaders of India and China and was “…strictly observing the agreements between the two countries”.
Amazon in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox - WSJ
Amazon.com Inc is in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, in a move that would expand the e-commerce giant's reach in ...
The Memo: Trump tweets cross into new territory
President Trump’s critics are sounding the alarm as his public comments and tweets cross new lines with the 2020 election less than six months away.
Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray on shaky ground as murmurs of rift within MVA grow, Sharad Pawar takes centrestage
The MVA government continues to face a relentless attack from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party over poor handling of the COVID situation.
How to go incognito in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari
While 'incognito' mode in any of the big four web browsers offers a measure of privacy, it doesn't completely hide your tracks online. Here's how the feature works, and how to use it.
Exclusive! ‘Akshay Kumar has promised more funds if the crisis deepens,’ reveals Amit Behl, Sr. Joint Secretary of CINTAA
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is leaving no stone unturned in helping the frontline warriors and people who are affected due to the coronavirus pandemi
How travel and holidaying will change in the new normal
From contactless travel to immunity passports and open-dated stay packages, the Indian tourism and hospitality sector is exploring a range of options to breathe life into a stalled business
NZF Foundation spent $130k on company run by Winston Peters' lawyer
Tens of thousands in donor's funds given to the New Zealand First Foundation were spent paying expenses, wages and bills for people closely associated with the New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.
All the Tory MPs calling for Dominic Cummings to quit or be sacked over lockdown flouting
Boris Johnson has swung behind his chief aide - but Tory backbenchers have broken cover and one junior minister has resigned
Pocari Sweat virtual run to be held on July 3
Dubai Sports Council in new initiative to promote health activity
Writer Perumal Murugan on how the pandemic has affected Tamil literature
He is seeing an upsurge of online literary magazines; even the chiefly print ones have gone completely online in the last two months
Congress cannot pass the buck in Maharashtra: Fadnavis after RaGa remarks
Fadnavis said that speculative statements like the Opposition trying to destabilise the Sena-led government are wrong.
Karnataka to open temples, mosques, churches after 31 May; awaiting Centre’s guidelines on opening malls, theatres, says BS Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that his government will re-open temples, mosques and churches in the state after 31 May
Poco F2 Pro Malaysian pricing and availability to be revealed on 28 May
[ UPDATE 28/05/2020 11:00 ] The Poco F2 Pro will be available in Malaysia starting 10th June. Priced from RM2,199. More details here.
New Australia coach Rennie to end Warriors stint a month early
Australia's incoming new coach Dave Rennie will end his spell with Glasgow Warriors next week, a month sooner than planned, after the Pro14 side ...
Official employment survey may capture migration
The ministry of statistics and programme implementation is examining changes that may need to be carried out to assess the extent of unemployment post the reverse-migration in the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The idea is to get a better sense of employment as migration from cities, post-Covid pandemic and lockdown, has been in large numbers.
Here’s How to Make a Safer Wager on Penn National Gaming Stock
Today’s PENN stock price deserves a new strategy that plays a bit like craps. It uses the options market to leverage more upside.
Nordstrom Needs to Bring Back What Made it Special
Nordstrom announced that it is closing its three Jeffrey stores. If you own Nordstrom stock that’s a good thing. Here’s why.
Are the Coronavirus Bailouts Working? What We Know So Far
If the crisis persists, Congress, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve may have to rewrite their playbooks.
Companies Act amended to make PM CARES Fund eligible for CSR contributions
Until now, only the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund was eligible to receive CSR funding.
The Amazon Cloud Cam is down to its best price yet while supplies last
This 1080p HD indoor security camera notifies your phone anytime motion is detected and includes a video clip of what happened. You can check in to view the live stream via app at any time and even ask Alexa to stream it on select Amazon devices. It also works with Amazon Key.
Democratic unity starts to crack in coronavirus liability reform fight
A group of moderate Senate Democrats say they are open to considering liability protection for businesses in the next round of coronavirus relief legislation, a crack in Democratic unity that gives
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia announces reopening of mosques
The Saudi Press Agency published a statement
Editorial: Get money where it’s needed, ASAP | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Legislature is in another recess for the next few weeks, but it had better be a working recess. One in which the work is going to be pretty hard, because there are so many problems to solve, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
Delhi High Court directs Centre, AAP to present steps taken to tackle COVID-19 cases
The bench observed that a person, whose family or friend is found COVID-19 positive, they should be able to call the helplines to not only report such occurrence, but to also seek medical guidance and assistance, if hospitalisation is necessary keeping in view of the condition of the patient.
Cops hunt lockdown flouting yobs who brandished weapons and bricks during Johnstone disturbances
COPS are hunting yobs who were brandishing weapons and bricks in Johnstone during a number of disturbances as they flouted lockdown rules. Police say the thugs were spotted with the dangerous items…
How Amar Akbar Anthony Is A Bigger Hit Than Baahubali 2: Amitabh Bachchan Explains In Throwback Post
Manmohan Desais cult classic Amar Akbar Anthony is considered to be one of the most entertaining films of all times. Recently, on the films 43rd anniversary, Big B pulled out a throwback picture from his archives, and shared Amar Akbar Anthonys box office statistics.
EU proposing €750bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis
Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.
Siberian heatwave points to a longer wildfire season
Across Europe forecasters are braced for sweltering temperatures and little rainfall this summer, compounding what was a mild winter and threatening droughts, according to scientists at the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Takeovers Panel Responds To Metlifecare’s Application For Letter Of Intention
The Takeovers Panel has reviewed the information proposed to be put by Metlifecare Limited (Metlifecare) to its shareholders for the purpose of voting on a scheme of arrangement (the Proposed Scheme) to effect the acquisition of 100% of the ordinary shares in Metlifecare by Asia Pacific Village Group Limited (APVG).
University of Hawaii football kickoff and TV times up in the air | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Normally, this weekend would mark the point when the University of Hawaii football team, its opponents and TV partners announce kickoff times and network distribution of some early-season games.
Trump Threatens To Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check
President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter after it began fact-checking his tweets. From a report: In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence cons...
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic
Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.
MTUC calls for tripartite meeting to solve foreign workers issues
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) has called for a tripartite meeting of government, employers and employees’ representatives to be held soon to address foreign workers’ housing issues to prevent a spike in Covid-19 cases. MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon said...
India initiates anti-dumping probe into imports of polyester yarn from 4 countries
India has initiated a probe into alleged dumping of polyester yarn, used in the garment industry, from China, Indonesia, Nepal and Vietnam, a move aimed at guarding domestic players from cheap inbound shipments. The probe was launched following a complaint by eight domestic manufacturers, including Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills and Suryalata Spinning Mills.
Odion Ighalo: Solskjaer confident Nigerian will extend his stay at Manchester United
Odion Ighalo's current deal with Man United expires next month. The 30-year-old joined the Red Devils on a six months loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua in January
Amnesty demands release of journalist who criticised Lai Mohammed
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Rights group, Amnesty International, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to immediately release broadcast journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi, who has spent three weeks in cus...
Kerala likely to resume sale of alcohol from May 28
The Kerala government has approved the resumption of the sale of alcoholic beverages in the state beginning Thursday, said sources, even as the state is witnessing a spike in COVID-19 cases following the easing of restrictions and arrival of Keralites from abroad and other parts of the country.
Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert
Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.
Amid tensions at LAC, China says situation at India border ‘stable and controllable’
"We are committed to safeguarding our territorial sovereignty and security, and safeguarding peace and stability in the border areas. We are capable of resolving the issues properly though dialogue and consultation," China's Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Blowout At Oil India Well In Assam, Villagers Shifted To Safety
Residents near an oil well of Oil India Limited in Assam's Tinsukia district had to be evacuated after a "blowout" on Wednesday. The Baghjan 5 well in Upper Assam exploded in a fountain of crude oil after pressure control systems failed.
Young Irish women lonelier than others in EU - survey
Young Irish women are lonelier than others in the EU, according to research by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions.
Flo celebrates 101st birthday with a little help from her friends
Fauldhouse Development Trust made sure 101 year old had special day despite lockdown
RRV says Coles truck drivers to blame for repeated damage to new work
A Ballarat resident says planning sessions of the recent RRV Mair St update were warned the centre plantings were likely to be destroyed.
Coronavirus wrap: Four positive tests in PL as Morgan has T20 World Cup doubts
English football’s top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.
'The Championship is struggling... I've seen people get really screwed over'
Mark Best spent two years on a development contract with Ulster but never got a senior debut.
Gmail for web getting new quick settings panel with easy access to customization
The change makes it much easier for users to access common customization settings for their inbox, such as density and themes.
Flights to Kolkata from Mumbai to begin on May 28
No flights to Chennai, Goa till May 31
Reopened US car factories see coronavirus cases as production rolls on
In the week since US auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for COVID-19 but only Ford has temporarily closed plants. The US
Easing COVID-19 restrictions: UAE government employees return to offices from Sunday
Attendance rate starts at 30% as a minimum and gradually increases based on developments
Undertrial found dead in Taloja jail
An undertrial at Taloja jail was found dead in the toilet attached to his cell on Wednesday. Balu Gadsinge (33) was in the jail since 2019 in connection with four separate cases. He was arrested for t
Prepare plan for screening of passengers when normal train services resume: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to officials
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to prepare a work plan beforehand for screening of passengers when normal train services are restored in the country. He
"We're waiting" - EPL defender Benjamin Mendy staying patient, as Project Restart continues
Benjamin Mendy has said he's confident the EPL will ensure health and safety is secure before resuming this season.
NYPD cop who gunned down ‘best friend’ on Long Island to be freed on bond
The rookie NYPD cop accused of murdering his best friend in Nassau County earlier this month will be released on bond after his lawyer told a judge that he was attacked before opening fire, a
Google Search testing fully card-based design on desktop web [Gallery]
Google has begun testing a new UI for Google Search on the desktop that's based almost entirely around Material Design cards. Check it out!
Flights to Kolkata from Mumbai to begin today
No flights to Chennai, Goa till May 31
Updates about government-backed hacking and disinformation
Findings on government-backed phishing, threats and disinformation, and a new way to share information about actions we take against accounts that we attribute to coordinated influence campaigns.
25 years later, Task Manager's creator shares a bunch of cool tips for using it
David Plummer, who wrote Task Manager back in 1994, takes us way deeper than just pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete.
Nine new cases in Puducherry
Nine COVID-19 cases, including four from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu, were reported in Puducherry on Wednesday. The five cases in Puducherry were from Solai Nagar, Muthialpet, Dharmapuri and Reddiarpalay
India: CBSE students can give exams in home states
They will be permitted to write exams in the district where they currently are: Minister
BREAKING US coronavirus deaths hit 100,000 with 1.7m people infected
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
It is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing works, Hancock says
By tracking infected people and isolating their contacts, the national lockdown could be replaced with individual isolation, Matt Hancock said.
Facebook reportedly had evidence that its algorithms were dividing people, but top executives killed or weakened proposed solutions
Despite internal research finding that Facebook's platform encouraged polarization, Mark Zuckerberg and other execs nixed proposals to fix things.
Virginia man on FBI 'Most Wanted Terrorists' list indicted in federal court
A Virginia man who fled the United States eight years ago has been indicted for providing support to the al Shabab terrorist group in Somalia.
“Move on” says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists
LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown.
Rajasthan takes action against 1300 for violating quarantine norms
Of the 1,306 people who breached the regulations, 604 were sent to institutional-quarantine from home-quarantine, while 702 were either served with notices, penalties or were booked.
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Robin Thicke Returns With New Lovestruck Single "Forever Mine"
Robin Thicke just dropped his new single, 'Forever Mine,' the final track he worked on with the late Andre Harrell before his untimely death. Robin Thicke returns with his first single of the year in the form of the shamelessly romantic, 'Forever Mine.' It's been exactly eight months since Robin rel...
Sea of Thieves Lost Treasures update has regular events, Tall Tale improvements, and more
Rare has pushed out the Sea of Thieves Lost Treasures content update, delivering to pirates in the adventure game a checkpoint system for Tall Tales, daily, weekly, and special events, plus more.
Virus acute in 5% patients with respiratory illness
Mortality rate in TS at 2.82% as against 2.86% nationally, expert committee tells CM
Western Cape records 1 010 Covid-19 cases among public health workers - department
The Western Cape health department has confirmed 1 010 doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have been infected with the coronavirus in the public sector.
Samsung Money debit card to launch this summer
The company teamed up with Mastercard and SoFi.
Here's why 3 Wall Street analysts just boosted their Apple price targets, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - All three analysts see Apple stock gaining further this year, moving past the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the tech giant.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Gold picks up as market sentiment sours
XAU/USD has bounced up from two-week lows sub $1700 on Wednesday and is turning positive on the daily charts. The precious metal has reached $1712 are
NASA astronauts strap in for historic SpaceX rocket launch
Two NASA astronauts were being strapped in for a historic SpaceX rocket launch Wednesday afternoon — but the weather could still derail their trip. Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken rolled up inside
Redesigned Leather Loop bands for the Apple Watch reportedly leak
Newly leaked images suggest Apple is working on new, redesigned Leather Loop bands for the Apple Watch.
Sunshine Tour Ladies' Hall wants to see more women's golf on TV
Sunshine Ladies Tour golfer Casandra Hall believes there should be more women's sport on television, especially during the Covid-19 enforced lockdown.
What the new version of the NBA playoffs should look like
Here are ways for the NBA to create a fair tournament and make the postseason feel real.
This 8K holographic monitor has me dreaming about the future of gaming
We're going to need to faster GPUs.
‘Love, Victor’ Trailer: A New Coming-of-Age Romance Following in the Footsteps of ‘Love, Simon’
Hulu has debuted a new Love Victor trailer, showing how the series will follow in the footsteps of Love Simon, but also goes in different directions.
Solihull Moors raise over £25,000 with help of ex-Aston Villa and West Brom stars
Over 50 people took part in the challenge to run or walk 4 miles every 4 hours for 24 hours on Saturday 23rd May 2020
7 red flags to be on the lookout for when restaurants reopen
As restaurants reopen dining rooms, many Americans are eager to once again eat out at their favorite spots.
Radical Transparency: A (Positive) Spin On Despegar's Q1 Earnings Call
Despegar reported disappointing Q1 results on May 4th, 2020. The company outlined cost-cutting measures and liquidity sufficient to survive an extraordinarily d
CNN Is Picking Ratings Over Ethics
Instead of pressing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for answers, the cable network had his younger sibling ask him questions.
Boeing Slashes Over 12,000 US Jobs Amid COVID-19, Thousands More Planned
Boeing Co said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 US jobs, including involuntary layoffs of 6,770 US workers as the largest American planemaker restructures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nancy Pelosi's coronavirus aid bill pushes illegal immigration agenda
Democrats refuse to admit their belief in this core issue.
New models use computer vision and AI to identify COVID-19 in X-rays
Students at Cranfield University have designed computer models that can identify COVID-19 in X-rays.
Exclusive: Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app - sources
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India’s antitrust body is looking into allegations that Alphabet Inc’s Google is abusing its market position to unfairly promote its mobile payments app in the country, five sources familiar with the case told Reuters.
England's test and trace programme to launch on Thursday
LONDON (Reuters) - A COVID-19 test and trace service will start in England on Thursday to allow the loosening of lockdown measures for most of the population, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Favipiravir drug working better on Covid patients
Hyderabad: City-based pharma firm Raghava Life Sciences Pvt Limited (RLS), which is into API production, on Wednesday claimed Favipiravir antiviral drug has been producing better results in treating...
Coronavirus | Kerala reports three ‘community’ cases
Fatalities in south continue with six deaths in Telangana, three in Karnataka and one in A.P.
Building an unbeatable business starts with the innovation stack | ZDNet
Jim McKelvey is the co-founder of Square and author of The Innovation Stack. McKelvey partnered with Jack Dorsey to build an invincible company. He shares valuable leadership and business lessons for entrepreneurs working on building completely new solutions.
Wilbur Ross says SpaceX launch makes space ‘new war-fighting domain’
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Wednesday afternoon's launch of SpaceX has huge financial and military implications for the US, including making space the "new war-fighting domain."
Chelsea alerted to defensive target’s cut-price £22.4m price tag ahead of possible summer swoop
Chelsea could reportedly land this transfer target for a cut-price fee...
3 Men Thrash Tribal Teen In Front Of Her Father In Gujarat: Police
A 16-year-old tribal girl from a remote village in Gujarat's Chhota Udepur district was allegedly thrashed by three men in the presence of her father and local residents for eloping with a man a few days ago, said police on Wednesday.
Consumers can now book LPG refills on WhatsApp
A company source said since many consumers were comfortable using the messaging application on their smart phones, the company was offering this option too.
Rangers confirm permanent Hagi signing from Genk
Rangers have confirmed the signing of Romanian international Ianis Hagi for three-million pounds ...
Your weather update: Cold snap continues with temperatures staying below 20°C
The South African Weather Service has advised of mostly cold weather across the country on Thursday as temperatures continue to stay below 20°C.
Tesla Slashes Prices By Up to $5,000 on Almost Every Vehicle Line
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Ten-man RB Leipzig held to 2-2 home draw by Hertha Berlin
Get a report of the RB Leipzig vs. Hertha Berlin 2019-20 German Bundesliga football match.
Rights Panel Notice To UP Government Over Death Of 19-Year-Old Migrant Worker
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over reported death of a 19-year-old migrant worker due to hunger in Saharanpur, after he had walked 350 km from Ludhiana on way to his home in the state, officials said on Wednesday.
Todd McShay Names His Top 3 Prospects For The 2021 NFL Draft
ESPN analyst Todd McShay named his top three prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft, which includes Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence.
Not wearing masks, spitting in public places to invite Rs 500 fine: Vij
One of the senior most BJP leaders in Haryana, Vij, who also completed his three decades in active politics after getting elected as an MLA on May 27, 1990 for the first time during a bypoll, was interacting with the media persons here.
Pregnant woman rushed to hospital after M32 crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
In a Rare Move, Kensington Palace Refutes a New Kate Middleton Cover Story
The article in question has been called a "false misrepresentation" of the duchess.
Homeschool organization says public schools are blocking parents from withdrawing kids
Parents in several states across the country are "shocked" at being told they can't withdraw their children from public school, the largest legal organization for homeschool families in the United States told Fox News.
France: Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid
PARIS, May 27 — The French government said today that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients, an unproven and potentially harmful treatment for the disease nonetheless promoted by US President Donald Trump. The move came after two French advisory bodies and...
Reality check on finding new export markets: China's demand dwarfs the rest
Do you stop supplying half of your Shiraz to China because the government says we need to "diversify"? You can't give up that business to pursue wine sales in teetotal India or Indonesia.
Number of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario falls below 300 for second day in a row
For the second day in a row, Ontario has recorded less than 300 new cases of COVID-19.
Bank of Montreal (BMO) CEO Darryl White on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 27, 2020, 07:15 ET Company Participants Jill Homenuk - Head, IR Darryl White - CEO & Direct
How The Chiron Pur Sport Is The Most Athletic Bugatti Ever
If you pull in more than a million annually and you find the Bugatti Chiron just a bit too "tame," the Chir...
Lockdown impact: NHAI to extend contract for private highway developers
25% average toll collection loss to get one-day extension
Sassa applicants camped outside Mdantsane office
A group of child support grant applicants, wrapped in large blankets and huddled together to keep warm, spend the night outside the South African Social Security Agency offices in Mdantsane, East London.
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX's new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it's like to operate it, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Teenager still in hospital after freak parachute accident in Washington over weekend
A 17-year-old is still in hospital after being airlifted from the scene of the accident on Saturday
Toronto's average rental price dropped five per cent in April
With rising unemployment, health fears and universities moving online, renters have avoided moving and landlords have dropped asking prices
Trumps's re-election strategy is unmasked
President Trump is remaining maskless in the hope that voters will soon side with him over COVID-19 restrictions.
Relief distributed to airport workers
TIRUCHI About 100 labourers, including trolley retrievers, canteen and other contract employees, working at the Tiruchi International Airport were given essential commodities worth ₹1,000 each in view
Coronavirus Vaccine development: Big success for GBRC! Decodes 131 genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2
The GBRC became the second institute in India after National Institute of Virology Pune, to decode the entire genome sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 on April 15.
BevQ a user-friendly app
A user can make a booking once in five days
Jaida Essence Hall is the deserving winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race
When it comes to charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent, Jaida ticks every box most convincingly.
Covid-19: Indian couple name their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser
A couple in Meerut part of India have called their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser as a way to archive the present-day challenges caused by the Covid-19.
Researchers develop rapid electro-optical test to identify COVID-19 carriers
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Prof. Gabby Sarusi has developed a one-minute electro-optical test of nose, throat, or breath samples that will identify both asymptomatic and affected carriers of the COVID-19 virus in under one minute with greater than 90% accuracy.
Gartner predicts shipments for PCs, phones and tablets will fall 14% this year
Of all the segments, phones were hit hardest by Covid-19. The industry experienced its biggest decline in history earlier this year, with quarterly production hitting record lows. Gartner writes that phones, which includes both the smart and dumb variety, will…
Retailers name top areas for IR reform
Changes to strict rosters limits, award classifications and the approval test for collective agreements are on the top of retailers' wish lists ahead of industrial relations reform talks.
Covid-19 Blows a $400 Billion Hole in Global Energy
Investment in oil and gas supply is in retreat, creating an opportunity to do things differently in the recovery.
Fed's Williams: May or June could be low point for economy
There is a lot of uncertainty about how the economy will evolve but there could be a significant rebound in the second half of 2020, New York Federal
Don’t Get Caught Up in the Hype of Gold Stocks
The current economic events are a plus for gold. But gold stocks have gotten ahead of themselves right now.
Georgia to reopen all shops, cafes, resume public transport before June 8: PM
TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgia will restart public transport and reopen shops, shopping malls and cafes and restaurants before June 8, the ex-Soviet country’s Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said on Wednesday.
The JobMaker policy: It is time to develop workplace reform
Readers discuss the government's plans for industrial reform, job creation and vocational training.
Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert
In India, 50 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths have been among those older than 60 years. The proportion of population aged 60-plus in India is 9.9 per cent compared to 22.4 per cent in the US.
Coronavirus lockdown: Kerala to open liquor shops from tomorrow
The Kerala government has lauched the BevQ mobile app for virtual queue management of the liquor sale.
Brewdog launches cheekily-named Barnard Castle Eye Test beer
The beer is available to pre-order now after a public vote
Justice says it will recommend Trump veto FISA bill
The Justice Department said on Wednesday that it opposes House-proposed changes to surveillance reform legislation and will urge President Trump to veto the bill if it reaches his desk.
George Floyd Death: Protesters clash with Police in Minneapolis (Video)
Protests erupt in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, chanting "I can't breathe" on Tuesday night. Thousands of protesters were demanding justice for 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis
AJ Styles makes WWE After the Bell Phenomenal this week
Two-time WWE Champion AJ Styles sits down with Corey Graves on the WWE After the Bell podcast to discuss his Boneyard Match against The Undertaker, early advice he received from Mr. McMahon, his future on SmackDown and much more.
Switzerland launched the world's first app based on Google and Apple's contact-tracing tech
Google and Apple released their "exposure notification" API in May, and said 22 health authorities around the world have asked permission to use it.
Locust swarms head for India ahead of planting season
As many as 700 tractors, 75 fire engines and almost 50 other vehicles are engaged in spraying pesticides to kill the locusts, Trilochan Mohapatra, director general of the state-run Indian Council of Agricultural Research in New Delhi said on Tuesday.
Surprise: Another Research Study Tries to Tie Fox News to Coronavirus Deaths
The National Bureau of Economic Research has completed a new academic study which concluded that watching Fox News during the coronavirus pandemic just might kill you, or at least put you in danger. Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Chicago concluded that Fox News convinced an alarming number of viewers to ignore social distancing guidelines.
South Africa to reopen places of worship June 1 — despite recording highest COVID-19 cases on the continent
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, says places of worship will reopen as from June 1, but under stern restrictions to prevent the further spread of
The Team Offers a Group Middle-Finger Salute in The Boys Season 2 Poster
Amazon Prime has debuted a brand new poster for the upcoming sophomore season of The Boys, featuring the team of vigilantes expressing their thoughts.
Fauci: Nominating conventions may be able to go on as planned
Anthony Fauci, a top member of President Trump’s coronavirus task force, said Wednesday that it’s possible the party nominating conventions will be able to go on as planned in August if the
Homecoming Fame Stephan James Thinks Direction Is His Future
"Homecoming" star Stephan James is spending his lockdown period trying things he "never knew" he could do, and says he is trying his hand at writing at the moment.He also wants to go behind the ca
Airbnb where Matt Damon isolated available again for renting
THE luxury property outside Dublin where Matt Damon isolated during the coronavirus lockdown is going back on the rental market for the first time since the Hollywood A-lister's stay.
PM Trudeau says jobs available for young people, implores employers to re-hire
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his 65th morning press conference to implore Canadian businesses to re-hire their employees, noting that while the COVID-19 pandemic turned lives 'upside down,' seeing as many Canadians back to work as possible will be key to Canada's economic recovery.
Actor detained in Ampang for allegedly enticing married woman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A male actor was detained at the Ampang District Police Headquarters yesterday after he came forward to provide a statement in relation to a case of enticing a married woman and having an illicit relationship with her. Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Noor Azmi Yusoff...
Vishwas Mehta is new Chief Secretary
The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to appoint Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Viswas Mehta as Chief Secretary when incumbent Tom Jose retires on May 31.Mr. Mehta, an IAS officer of the 1987 batch, sta
IOI Corp’s Q3 profit hit by foreign currency translation loss
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — IOI Corporation Bhd’s net profit fell to RM100,000 for the third quarter (Q3) ended March 31, 2020, from RM248.5 million in the same period last year due to a large net translation loss on foreign currency-denominated borrowings. However, revenue was higher at RM2.03...
RIL, which made equities popular, inaugurates new trading venue with biggest ever rights issue
Introduced in January, the trading platform allows shareholders to sell their rights entitlement to others interested in subscribing to the share sale.
NCC announces indefinite suspension of 2018 spectrum trading guidelines
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines 2018 for the Nigerian telecommunications industry. The position was taken at a recent meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Commission and urged all licensed telecommunications operators, prospective investors, industry stakeholders and the general public to take note. In aRead More
Oakland McDonald's employees strike, claim management told them to use dog diapers, coffee filters as masks
The McDonald's location owner has denied the allegations.
US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone
That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount.
Trai unlikely to take up floor price issue for 2 mths over Covid-19: Report
Telecom players recently renewed their demand and asked Trai to move forward quickly on the issue of fixing floor price for tariffs
Xbox Family Settings App will help parents manage their childrens’ gaming
Xbox has released a new Xbox Family Settings App for Android and iOS that will allow patents to help manage the gaming time of their children.
Researchers use drones and AI to detect Soviet ‘butterfly’ landmines
Scientists have developed a method of automatically detecting hidden landmines by using AI to scan images captured by drones
Edo poll: No man can stop me from returning as governor – Obaseki
Obaseki said this on Wednesday when he appeared on a Channels Television programme: “Sunrise Daily.”
Building collapses, injures one
According to the victim Collins Ainembabazi, he was standing under the shade of the building and out of the blue, the shade collapsed on him.
To meet revenue shortfall, Punjab to go for additional borrowing amid corona crisis
The state governments have extremely limited fiscal space, especially after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax.
Anti-Semitic crimes in Germany at highest level since 2001
May 27 (UPI) -- Anti-Semitic crimes targeting members of the Jewish faith in Germany reached their highest level in almost two decades in 2019, according to new government figures Wednesday.
NASA/SpaceX launch day: Liftoff time, how to watch, HBO Max, and more tech news
It's launch day for NASA, SpaceX, and Astronauts in just a few hours time, here's what you need to know, plus launch day for HBO Max, and more tech news today.
Time for Wolves to begin full training? Joe Edwards and Nathan Judah discuss - WATCH
Nathan Judah spoke to Joe Edwards as Wolves were give the green light to return to contact training.
TCN MD removal threatens power reforms, $1.66bn foreign funding – Forum
The Nigerian Power Consumers Forum, NPCF, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately direct a reversal of removal
Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev could take place with fans in the UK
Joshua was due to defend his three heavyweight titles against Pulev next month but the fight has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus crisis
SA's refreshed BMW 5 Series range to include 390 kW M550i xDrive!
BMW Group South Africa has confirmed the facelifted 5 Series range will include the M550i xDrive variant at launch in the final quarter of 2020.
Lifting Premier League trophy in empty stadium would be 'strange', says Henderson
‘Whenever fans are allowed back into the stadium, I am sure we will have some sort of celebration together.’
Kano workers threaten seven days warning strike over salary deduction
Kolade Adeyemi, Kano The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on seven days warning strike in Kano over the State...
Did You See Ndoro’s Cryptic Message After Highlands Exit?
Highlands Park have confirmed the exit of star striker Tendai Ndoro, who had a cryptic message a day before the announcement was made.
Tesla knocks $5,000 off Model X price as coronavirus hurts demand
Just call it the coronavirus discount. Tesla this week cut the prices of its vehicles in North America as auto demand has taken a hit thanks to pandemic-related lockdowns across the region. The Model
IEA forecasts a 20% drop in global energy investment in 2020
The Paris-based IEA said this could have serious repercussions for energy security and the transition to clean energy as the global economy recovers from the pandemic
Braddon Northbourne Flats site on the market again, a year after failed sale
The 15,607-square-metre site of the former Northbourne Flats public housing in Braddon will be auctioned next month.
Football rumours from the media
Xherdan Shaqiri and Willian could be on the move.
Over $500m to help digital transformation of companies
More than 32,000 people have been infected in Singapore, leaving 23 dead. The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc here and across the globe, and upended all economies. One irony, though, is that the pandemic has accelerated the drive for digital transformation among...
Saanich’s OK for roadside stands offers a lesson in civic engagement
One of the upsides of home schooling in the age of COVID-19 is that children sometimes get a real-life education. In the past few weeks, Colleen O’Farrell’s two young sons, for instance, have had. . .
Top-notch crime with plenty to say
Sulari Gentill and Katherine Kovacic both have strong views about the very different societies they write about in their novels.
Alan Kennedy on surviving nightmare Liverpool debut to become 1981 European Cup hero
As we reach day three of our European Cup finals anniversary week, we find Liverpool on the verge of greatness and Alan Kennedy on the edge of legendary status
US Conference Board Consumer Confidence: Dollar risk premium subsides as market panic fades
Confidence edged higher in May after six-year low in second sign of consumer stability while New Home Sales ticked higher April, belying predictions f
Twitter adds fact-check warning to election posts by Donald Trump
Trump claimed postal voting would be “fraudulent” and that “mail boxes will be robbed”.
WTI stays below $34.50, prints mild losses in Asia
WTI slips from the daily high to $34.20, down 0.23% on a day, while heading into the European session on Wednesday. The barrel of black gold recently
'America's Got Talent' Investigation Reveals "Culture of Diversity"
Former host Gabrielle Union alleged she experienced racial insensitivity and toxic culture on the NBC unscripted hit.
Liam Craig will have ‘half an eye’ on St Johnstone appearance record says Alec Cleland
Steven Anderson has had to carry his bat into the pavilion after declaring on a club record innings of 441.
Hong Kong police fire pepperballs at protesters and arrest 180 people for unauthorised assembly | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong police fired pepperballs in the central business district after protesters gathered in opposition to the national anthem and national security law. Demonstrators chanted pro-democracy slogans in Causeway Bay and Central at lunchtime. They also chanted “Hong Kong independence, the only way out” and “one nation, one Hong Kong.” At least 50 young people […]
4th Budget sets aside $33b more to help workers, businesses
The Straits Times/ANN - Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday announced a $33 billion supplementary Budget aimed primarily at helping workers and businesses pull through the Covid-19 pandemic and the bleak economic outlook ahead.
Very positive on Bharti Airtel, use dips to accumulate stock: Dipan Mehta
‘Telecom is one industry which is able to maintain its present earnings power
Lands ministry, NLC row to delay crucial reforms
Recent publication of proposed regulations was seen as a major leap, but NLC has disowned them
Wonderla gets extension on tax break, as lockdown hits construction
The amusement park operator has obtained a further extension of an entertainment tax exemption from the State government, to cover a period of five years from the date of commercial operations or September 30, 2021, whichever is earlier
George Floyd’s family describes heartbreak over his death while in police custody
The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe, are calling for
Meng ruling comes today
The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA plane yet to be found
Father of slain pilot says he trusts no probe body, only Imran Khan.
India should tie up with allies to play the ‘Great Game’ in Afghanistan
New Delhi must re-examine its ‘won’t talk to the Taliban’ stand, but does the Modi government have the stomach for it?
NDDC's 2019 budget padded by NASS with 500 non-existing projects - MD
NDDC's acting MD, Kemebradikumo Pondei, claimed that the agency's budget in 2019 was paddled with about 500 invisible projects by the National Assembly (NASS).
I am finally back on court: Rafael Nadal returns to training
Tennis News: On Monday, Nadal had shared a video on his social media accounts showing the world the first footage of himself back at practice on the courts of the
Pandemic slows electric vehicle revolution due to lithium battery shortage
The coronavirus pandemic has paused the electric vehicle revolution, forcing producers of lithium into survival mode with output cuts.
Crisis causes a rethink on CBD office space
Those organisations that can offer their staff flexible working arrangements will have a competitive advantage in attracting better talent,
Heatwave conditions to persist in Andhra Pradesh for next 24 hours
Heatwave conditions are likely to persist for another day in the State, according to an Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) report.
National parks reopening
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.
After decade of work, Victoria firm submits lupus drug to FDA for approval
Victoria pharmaceutical firm Aurinia is one step closer to bringing to market its treatment for lupus nephritis after submitting a new drug application to the Food and Drug Administration in the . . .
Maharashtra government asks CID to re-investigate suicide abetment case against Arnab Goswami
Home Minister Anil Deshmukh announced the investigation into the deaths of 53-year-old interior designer Anvay Naik and his mother Kumud Naik in 2018.
PUBG Mobile: How to get free character vouchers in season 13
There are currently only 3 characters in PUBG Mobile, but a new one Andy will be introduced soon.
Kashamu accuses former Ogun PDP chairman of sellout
The 2019 gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Senator Buruji Kashamu, has accused the party’s former state chairman, Chief Bayo Dayo, of selling out. Kashamu, who said this in a press release issued on Wednesday, was reacting to a statement by the former chairman that he ran out of favourRead More
Amid privacy concerns, Govt makes Aarogya Setu source code public; Shashi Tharoor welcomes move
Meanwhile, the Government has issued orders making the downloading of the ‘Aarogya Setu’ App mandatory for all Central government staff.
Uttar Pradesh: 40 held for defying lockdown on Eid
It is to be noted that following the extension of lockdown till May 31, certain restrictions were lifted. But the UP government has not allowed congregation of religious gatherings.
75 more Maharashtra policemen test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours
Out of the total cases, 849 police personnel have recovered from the infection and 1,095 cases are still active.
Air Force Operationalises 2nd Squadron Of Home-Made Tejas Combat Aircraft
The Indian Air Force has operationalised its No.18 Squadron, the "Flying Bullets", at Sulur near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, equipping it with the fourth generation Mk1 LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Tejas.
Preview: A Youth Dialogue with ECB’s Lagarde on the COVID-19 response
The European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s speech will be closely eyed ahead of the European Union (EU) Summit to reach an agreemen
Police Break Up Illegal Gathering at Conservative MP's House – Reports
Police officers enforcing a national lockdown broke up an illegal 40th birthday party at the house of Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn in North Wales, according to the Evening...
PS Plus Games for June 2020: Call of Duty: WWII Available for Free Download
Call of Duty: WWII has been announced as the first game available for free download for PS Plus subscribers.
Australian police drop probe of reporter, whistleblower
Australian police on Wednesday dropped the investigation of a prominent journalist and government whistleblower over leaked government secrets, ending a case which sparked wide-ranging debate over press freedom in the country.
Uhuru deals Ruto another deadly blow
National Executive Council set to meet to firm up crackdown on disloyal members
2020 Kia Rio facelift revealed – refreshed B-segment hatchback gets mild hybrid petrol engine, new looks
The fourth-generation Kia Rio has been given its first mid-cycle refresh, with the B-segment hatchback set to go on sale in Europe in the third quarter of
Federation reform hinges on keeping national cabinet
A plan by Scott Morrison to try and reform Federation may hinge on the state and territory leaders sticking with the national cabinet post-coronavirus.
Kylian Mbappe in Liverpool admission as PSG superstar raves about Jurgen Klopp
The World Cup winner has once again praised the Reds and their all-conquering boss Jurgen Klopp.
A full lockdown is damaging, says Rahul Gandhi
The sooner we get out of it, the better, he says during an interaction with public health experts
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment: IEA
All the energy sectors -- oil, gas, renewables -- everything is affected but the biggest impact is on shale oil, the agency's director Fatih Birol said
Everything you need to know about HBO Max
From pricing to subscription options and the differences from normal HBO
Oshiomhole’s faction of APC picks Ize-Iyamu as Edo gov consensus candidate
Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a pastor, has emerged the consensus governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) faction of Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the party.
Skype gains 3x3 grid view and reaction customization in latest update
Skype is the latest video calling app to add 3x3 grid support. You can now view up to nine participants at once on a video call. The same update also brings some other useful features, such as the ability to create moderated groups.
Russell Investments Group Ltd. Sells 40,321 Shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN)
Russell Investments Group Ltd. reduced its holdings in AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 36.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 69,520 shares of the company’s stock after selling 40,321 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd. owned approximately 0.15% […]
Coronavirus wrap: Mourinho sees market change, tennis returns, no netball
The Portuguese expects fees to drop while the LTA has announced tour events.
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. cut its stake in shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 6.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 38,629 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,617 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. owned about 0.08% […]
Migrant crisis: Video shows toddler trying to wake up dead mother at Muzaffarpur railway station
The child’s mother died of extreme heat, hunger and dehydration on Monday.
KP reimposes restrictions relaxed for Eidul Fitr
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday announced the reimposition of Covid-19 restrictions which were relaxed last week for Eidul Fitr.In a media talk, Adviser to KP Chief Minister
To beat Covid-19, find today’s superspreading ‘Typhoid Marys’
A more informative factor than R is the ‘dispersion parameter’ known as k
US Informed India, China It is Ready to Mediate Their 'Raging Border Dispute' - Trump
The border dispute between India and China intensified earlier this month after the two neighbours became involved in a physical altercation over infrastructure...
Education, Medical Unions Issue Elaborate Conditions For School Reopening
Education and Medical unions have issued elaborate conditions for the reopening of schools...
Child sex offender gets life imprisonment for human trafficking
David Timothy Deakin is the first foreigner to be convicted for trafficking offenses through online proceedings, according to the International Justice Mission
UK Fintech SumUp Launches Payment Tools to Help Businesses Conduct Operations while Observing Social Distancing Measures Due to COVID-19
UK-headquartered payments service company SumUp has launched an online payment tool to help businesses conduct operations while observing social distancing meas
Watch: MS Dhoni’s CSK complete fairytale comeback to IPL in 2018 as Shane Watson scores epic ton
Reinstated into the IPL after a two-year ban, CSK outplayed SRH by eight wickets in the 2018 final to complete their scintillating return.
Nissan-Renault alliance to share more parts, technology
The auto alliance of Nissan and Renault said Wednesday it will be sharing more vehicle parts, technology and models to save costs as the industry struggles to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone players can earn double XP this weekend
As Season 3 draws to a close Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone are offering players double XP, double weapon XP and double battle pass tier progression this weekend.
GoBear raises $17 million for underbanked play
Singaporean financial comparison site GoBear has raised $17 million in funding from returning investors Aegon and Walvis Participaties.
What The Average American Should Know About The SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch
Here are a few talking points to help you make sense of the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission - the historic first private manned mission to space.
Hitmen catch fire trying to flee crime scene in Kyiv, setting car ablaze (Video)
The target of the assassination attempt, the Montenegro national, could himself be involved in contracted killings across the EU.
Apple reopens doors to nearly 100 US stores
Apple plans to reopen around 100 of its stores in the US by the end ...
Top investor in Italy's Nexi cuts stake as M&A looms
MILAN (Reuters) - The top investor in Nexi has sold 8.8% of the Italian payments group, cutting its holding in a move seen by investors as easing the way for a long-awaited potential merger with rival SIA.
KKR extend support in aftermath of cyclone Amphan
Cricket News: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday pledged to extend support to West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund a
Food company promises related to healthy eating are rarely met
B Popkin, The Global Food Research Program, shares the global experience with food industry self-regulation and reflects on how healthy eating promises are rarely met
Why U.S. energy CEOs will get big payouts despite oil meltdown
BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - National Oilwell Varco Inc (NOV) has had a rough few years: Since 2017, the Houston company, whose drilling equipment is in major oilfields worldwide, has lost two-thirds of its value, costing shareholders a combined $9 billion.
NHAI offers 'COVID loan' to private operators at 2% more than bank rate
The NHAI will disburse 'COVID-19 loan' within 60 days of receiving a valid request from the concessionaire. The loans will be granted only to those parties who are not in default of contractual obligations as on February 19, 2020
This is the (facelifted) 2021 Mini Countryman
Refreshed 2021 Mini Countryman gets more standard kit in the latest update
Mike Tyson said he was 'drinking, gorging on food, and f------ women' when he was 'out of control' before filing for bankruptcy in 2003, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "[Having] orgies; I was crazy. I bought a lot of cars for girls," Tyson said. "You can't have bitches around when you're young. they f--- up money.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Wishaw McDonald's drive-thru will open back up from next week
The store will open next week, after being closed for months.
Natixis IM Makes Strategic Investment in UK Savings Fintech
Smart, a UK-based savings technology company, has announced on Tuesday that it received a strategic investment from Natixis Investment Managers, a French investment bank.
Mkhize confirms whole country will move to level-3 lockdown
Health minister Zweli Mkhize has blamed an outdated slide in a presentation on Wednesday for creating fear that some parts of South Africa would remain on level-4 lockdown on 1 June.
Etsy Inc (NASDAQ:ETSY) Shares Sold by Swiss National Bank
Swiss National Bank lessened its holdings in Etsy Inc (NASDAQ:ETSY) by 0.3% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 229,800 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 800 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Etsy were worth $8,834,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities […]
Virgin Galactic Stock Will Reach $30 Again, but the Timeline Is Cloudy
Investors should expect a slow build in SPCE stock with an eye towards an eventual doubling of the share price.
Patches to Measure Temperature for COVID-19 Developed
A group of tech companies is working on a patch about the size of small bandage that could be worn to monitor for the elevated body temperatures that can sometimes signal the onset of COVID
'Take what you feel is needed and go do your best' - preparing a team for a big day
Stephen Rochford shared his wisdom with Shane Keegan on this week’s coaching podcast.
Prince Harry writes heartfelt letter to Princess Diana's landmine charity
Prince Harry has written to The Halo Trust amid the coronavirus pandemic: "In these trying times, hope comes from the light of our common humanity. Nowhere is that light burning brighter than at The Halo Trust."
The real Lego Movie city! Obsessed father spends five years and $96,000 building a huge city with 1,600 Lego sets and an extra 81,000 bricks
Josh Foote, 35, from New Jersey, United States, began his project back in 2015 and moved it from his bedroom to his new home with a basement as he continued to expand his Lego city.
Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus
Football News: Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will
COVID-19 exposed structural deficiency of Nigeria
In the preceding editions, much of the focus has been on the medical response to the novel coronavirus disease, both in Nigeria .
Child Tries to Wake His Dead Mother At Railway Station, Video Will Wrench Your Heart | Watch
Oblivious of the fact that his mother has died, the toddler tries to wake her up by lifting the cloth repeatedly.
'Good for the psychology of the city:' Tory reiterates support for NHL playing games without fans in Toronto
Mayor John Tory is continuing to pitch Toronto as a potential location for Stanley Cup playoff games, noting that it would “be good for the psychology of the city” even though “nobody would be able to buy a ticket.”
Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate
Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle any protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub.
‘You learn to love each other more as time goes on’
“You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone, please send nominations to Erica Wright ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.
New Gmail feature: This quick settings menu lets you try out inbox changes in real time | ZDNet
Google makes it easier to change settings with a new quick settings menu.
New Zealand police rescue 2 hikers after 19 days in wilderness
May 27 (UPI) -- Searchers on Wednesday found two lost hikers alive after they spent nearly three weeks in the remote wilderness of a rugged national park in New Zealand, authorities said.
Winning "Wear a Mask" PSA is a real love letter to NYC
Earlier this month, New Yorkers were challenged by their governor’s office to create a public service announcement to “help communicate why it is so important to wear a mask to stop the…
The EU plans a record-breaking new stimulus package of $826 billion to soothe Europe's economic pain from the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The European commission aims to fund its recovery plan by raising unprecedented sums on the financial markets.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Revealed: conservative group fighting to restrict voting tied to powerful dark money network
Honest Elections Project, part of network that pushed supreme court pick Brett Kavanaugh, is now focusing on voting restrictions
Preparations in Full Swing as West Bengal to Resume Domestic Flight Operations From Tomorrow
Starting from May 28, the Kolkata and Bagdogra airports will each handle 10 arrivals and 10 departures per day.
The DoJ has dropped its probe into 3 US senators who dumped stock work millions shortly before the coronavirus market crash
Senators Loeffler, Inhofe, and Feinstein sold stock earlier this year — but said the move was made by money managers without their direct involvement.
Daily shot of Express-o - MyTwoCents
Daily sports briefs | Tyson v Tyson, Russian billionaire to buy Renault F1 team, the latest on 'Project Restart' - and more!
BMO, RBC Q2 profit down from a year ago as provisions for credit losses soar
Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank of Canada both revealed Wednesday that their second-quarter profits had fallen from a year ago amid surges in their provisions for credit losses -- money set aside to account for unpaid or 'bad' loans.
Angola police accused of shooting dead union official
An Angolan trade union has accused the police of shooting dead one of their senior officials and his neighbour in front of his home in the capital, Luanda.
Cobhams Asuquo named UNICEF national ambassador — first in last 15 years
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has appointed Cobhams Asuquo, Nigeran-born songwriter, as its national ambassador.
The rise of digital taxes during a pandemic
This measure could also become a new source of state revenue during the enormous tax relaxation given by the government to business sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual radio festival raises more than £1,000 for NHS
A weekend-long virtual radio festival has helped to raise funds for the NHS.
Trump warns social media giants that feds can ‘regulate’ or ‘close them down’ amid fight with Twitter
President Trump warned social media giants Wednesday that the federal government could “strongly regulate” or “close them down” if they continue to “silence conservative voices,” amid a flaring battle with Twitter after the platform fact-checked one of his tweets for the first time this week.
Future Retail to raise up to Rs 650 crore to reduce debt
The NCDs will be issued on private placement basis in one or more tranches, Future Retail said in a BSE filing.
DPR to enforce use of face masks at Osun filling stations
The Osun Field Office of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it will start enforcing use of face masks at filling stations across the state
Donald Trump ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong: White House
The bill which is set to be approved by the National People's Congress, regarded as the rubber-stamp parliament for its routine approval of proposals by the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), comes in the backdrop of relentless agitation by the local Hong Kong people/
Google Pay Faces Case In India Over Unfair Promotion Of App : Report
The complaint says Google more prominently showcases its payment app inside Android app store in India
Kayaker's devastating final hours before his body found washed up on beach
Jeremy Worthy battled against strong winds and fierce waves before he was tragically found dead off Long Beach, near Batemans Bay on the New South Wales coast in Australia
'Ade' Omondi eager to repay Tusker's faith
Ade also paid glowing tribute to the club's coach, Robert Matano.
Moderate participation expected in spectrum auctions; telecom industry's debt to elevate at Rs 4.6 cr in FY21: ICRA
Rating agency ICRA expects moderate participation for the upcoming spectrum auctions at Rs 55,000-Rs 60,000 crore due to the limited financial flexibility of the industry
Hong Kong police arrest 300 as thousands protest over security laws
HONG KONG, May 27 (Reuters) - Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.
Astronomers spot blue 'beast' of an explosion in the universe
There's a 'new beast' lurking out there in the universe.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here’s what you need to know before the markets open.
Oyo records two COVID-19 death, 17 new cases
Two people have died from coronavirus in Oyo State.Six additional persons also tested positive from a latest result while 17 persons had their...
This leading password manager is now exceptionally cheap - and comes with 10GB cloud storage
These excellent password manager deals will go a long way to safeguarding online accounts while working from home.
This is what theatres could look like when they reopen after lockdown
A picture of a German theatre shows a 'new reality' amid the coronavirus crisis.
Manchester United make brilliant gesture to academy youngsters
After more than two months without training Man Utd have written to all of the youngsters in their academy and sent them a gift.
Indian Banks may need $20-50 bn capital over next 1-2 years as bad loans set to rise
Fitch Ratings has pegged the total capital requirement for India's banking sector at $50 billion.
Which European countries have opened their borders?
Want to make plans for the summer? Different countries across Europe are lifting their restrictions at different times. Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.
Philips Avent’s final swansong before factory closure
A Suffolk manufacturing plant due to shut down in July has been providing headbands for facemasks during the coronavirus lockdown as its final swansong after operating for 84 years.
NYT outlines Modi's failure in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic
Starkest failure of Indian govt's strategy has been the devastation it imposed on country’s workers, reads the...
GWS Giants’ Toby Greene admits to ‘dark’ moments after AFL grand final loss
Greater Western Sydney star Toby Greene admits last year's AFL grand final loss was among the toughest experiences of his life, compounded by the arrest
New turbulence in high-stakes Lufthansa rescue drama
Lufthansa says its supervisory board is currently 'unable to approve' the aid package from Germany, as conditions must be 'analyzed intensively'
COVID-19: Cyprus to pay medical bill if tourists catch virus
Cyprus hopes to attract tourists after its coronavirus lockdown by paying the medical costs of anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 while holidaying on the island, officials said Wednesday. Th...
Etsy: Downgrading On Valuation And Competition
Shares of Etsy have been a major outperformed this year, rising 64% year-to-date despite a ~10% decline in the broader markets. The company has continued strong
Court hears 14 ‘credible’ expressions of interest in Joe.ie company
Examiner appointed to Maximum Media Network
Tuesday Morning becomes 5th big retailer to file Chapter 11
Discount goods retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the fifth major retailer to do so since the pandemic.
India faces its worst locust swarm in nearly 30 years
With about 50,000 hectares of cropland destroyed by locusts, India is facing its worst food shortages since 1993
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Blasts Vote-by-Mail But Has Voted by Mail at Least 11 Times
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has defended President Donald Trump's increasing attacks on vote-by-mail in recent days. Over the past decade, however, McEnany has personally voted by mail in Florida at least 11 times. According to an investigation of voter records by the Tampa Bay Times, McEnany has voted by mail in every election since 2010.
'It was a really tough decision' - Will Addison reveals how playing through injury ruined his Six Nations chances
Ireland supporters may only have seen glimpses of Will Addison's ability, but it has been enough for many to get excited about he could add to Andy Farrell's side going forward.
Ben Foden’s wife slams ‘Una-worshipping fanatics’ sending abuse in her DMs
She hit back at trolls in her DMs.
Ayushmann Khurrana Has The Cutest Reply To Mumbai Police’s ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ Inspired Meme
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has replied to the COVID-19 meme inspired by his upcoming film, "Gulabo Sitabo", which has been shared by Mumbai Police.Mumbai Police on their official account t
NYC hospitals chief caught on camera getting dressed just before briefing
Maybe he hit snooze. The city’s hospitals chief was caught on live video rushing to put a shirt on Wednesday — 20 minutes after the mayor’s daily press briefing was scheduled to begin
India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest in the world: Health Ministry
India has about 0.3 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 of population which is amongst the lowest in the world, against the statistics of 4.4 deaths per 100,000 population for the world, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Tuesday
Photos show 'huge' rave with 300 guests that ended in reported stabbing
Police in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, were called to a "rave" which attracted roughly 300 people on Monday night. Soon after people started to disperse, officers received reports of a stabbing, but have not identified a victim
A ‘capital war’ is accelerating between the US and China, and the coronavirus pandemic is only making it worse, according to one investor
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated a trade, technology, and capital war between the US and China, according to Michael Howell, CEO of CrossBorder Capital.
Government Investment Supports The Acquisition Of New Interislander Ferries
State-Owned Enterprises Minister Winston Peters has welcomed KiwiRail’s announcement that it is seeking a preferred shipyard to build two new rail-enabled ferries for the Cook Strait crossing.
A television host says he's getting hate mail for asking New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern if her hair is going gray
Last week, "The AM Show" host Ryan Bridge ended an interview with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern by asking if her hair was going gray.
S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
COVID-19 slowing down railway projects - Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria's minister of transportation, has expressed worry over the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Nigeria's existing railway projects.
Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners
The charge sheets will be filed in Saket court against the 294 foreigners belonging to 14 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and several African nations, police said.
Who is Selling Sunset’s Amanza Smith? Inside her dating history
She’s been the perfect addition to the cast.
[HACKER] Privacy Flaws In Connected Security And Doorbell Cameras Discovered By Florida Tech Student: User Accounts Cannot Be Removed Allowing Malicious Attacks
User accounts cannot be removed in connected security and doorbell cameras. Florida Tech student discovered privacy flaws in the design.
As lockdown eases, this Hyderabad techie is on a mission to find migrant workers their livelihood
Over the last week, Daga has reached out to several manufacturing units through his friends and relatives and connected them to workers, providing urgent employment to close to 700 workers
‘Mothership’ office on horizon but don't write off London, says Canary Wharf boss
LONDON, May 27 — The coronavirus crisis is accelerating a move to a new type of office which will be more of a “mothership” model with people working from multiple locations, though it is too early to write off mega cities such as London, Canary Wharf’s manager said. As well as causing more...
Ola Electric Acquires AppScooter Maker Etergo, To Launch Its Two-Wheeler In India Next Year
Ola Electric is currently running several pilots to deploy electric vehicles and charging solutions across cities
TV review: Apple TV+'s animated musical series Central Park is slightly off key
The streaming platform's first cartoon, from from Bob's Burgers creator Loren Bouchard, struggles to find a groove
New lockdown plans 'to be announced tomorrow'
It is likely to give the all-clear for schools to begin reopening next week.
PS5 games reveal event could happen next week, says report
You won't have to wait long for PS5 games to get a full reveal, based on this latest report.
Paw-fect! Karnataka Police Gears up For Admission of 50 Dogs to Strengthen The Squad
Costing Rs 2.5 crore, a squad of 50 dogs will be inducted to strengthen the Karnataka Police force
Catherine: Full Body Is Now Available To Pre-Order On Nintendo Switch
And there's a new trailer
Coronavirus Travel: What to Expect The Next Time You Fly
As lockdowns start easing a little, flights are resuming and may even become quite busy this summer. Airlines are sharing their new procedures to ensure everyone's safety as much as possible.
New search for student wanted in killings comes up empty
Police in Duryea, Pennsylvania, said a firefighter spotted a man who matched the description of Peter Manfredonia behind the Germania Hose Co. shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday.
HBO's Docuseries About The McDonalds Monopoly Fraud Has Finally Arrived In The UK
Right now, there's truly nothing I'd love more than a McDonalds. I'm not even joking; I've been checking their UK Instagram page for weeks to see when I can finally satisfy my cravings. Little did I know I would actually be able to get my fix…
Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Microsoft will let employees work from home through 2020 or longer. Here’s how tech companies are reconsidering remote work in the wake of COVID-19.
As states prepare to lift COVID-19 stay-at-home orders across the US, some of tech’s biggest players have started to solidify their timelines for reopening their offices.
EU to Propose €750bn Covid Recovery Package to Tackle 'Unprecedented Crisis'
The plan comes as the 27-member bloc faces the prospect of a deep EU-wide recession. Nearly all member states have breached EU deficit limits as they have rushed to...
Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged
The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.
Pub jobs at risk unless social distancing is cut to one metre, trade groups warn
Expecting pubs to contribute to furlough costs whilst they are still closed is ‘madness’, Chancellor told.
Numbers continue to grow, 354 domestic flights operated till 5pm today: Aviation Minister
After two months of being grounded, India resumed its domestic flight services on Monday with 428 flights functioning on day one.
Food industry can weather global economic shock: BKPM
Domestic investment dominates the industry, with Rp 7.3 trillion (US$494.6 million) from January to March this year, compared to $298 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the same period.
As SPCE Stock Remains a Moonshot, Stay on the Sidelines
A "wait-and-see" approach may be the best way to play SPCE stock, as the company remains highly speculative.
Eymael: My methods worked at Leopards
Luc Eymael admits that while a number of Black Leopards players weren't happy with his arrival at the club last season, he ultimately helped their careers.
Jaylen Brown Calls Out Central Park ‘Karen’ For Blatant Racism (TWEET)
(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) With the recent uproar involving the recent death of Minneapolis man George Floyd at the…
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One announced for current and next-gen
The Sinking City developer Frogwares has revealed Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, a prequel adventure showing the famous detective's first big case.
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - France reversed a March order that allowed the drug hydroxychloroquine to be used as a potential treatment for COVID-19.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Battle ahead for EU's massive virus recovery plan
If passed, this proposal would be the biggest European Union stimulus package in history. But Germany predicts talks would drag on until the end of 2020.
The pictures Derby County fans have been waiting for ...
The Championship campaign has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic but there is a desire to restart matches when it is safe to do so
Solving battery-free devices' short-term memory loss
For decades, researchers have been searching for a better battery. Now an international team presents a bold new solution: ditch the battery altogether.
103-year-old woman walks hill outside her care home to raise money for charity
Joan Willet, who lives at Old Hastings House in East Sussex, aims to walk 17 miles before her 104th birthday in July.
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.
Donald Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact check
There is no evidence that Donald Trump has the ability to shut down social media networks, which are run by publicly traded companies and used by billions of people all over the world.
Conviction quashed in appeal case over judge’s ‘boring’ comment
Victoria's appeals court has quashed a murder conviction after a woman said a judge's comments about her "boring" lawyer caused a miscarriage of justice.
Watchdog Questions Govt’s Anti-Corruption Policy at Customs
Integrity Watch Afghanistan (IWA) on Wednesday strongly criticized the Afghan government’s anti-corruption policy, saying actions promised by the Afghan government to curb corruption have b
Skoda Launches 3 Cars In India – Karoq SUV, Superb Facelift, Rapid 1.0L TSI
The facelifted Skoda Superb sedan is accompanied by the all-new Karoq premium SUV and the Rapid 1.0 TSI variant
This will be the Indian Railways Dehradun station soon! Developers like GMR, Mahindra attend pre-bid meeting
World-class Indian Railways Dehradun railway station is one step closer! The pre-bid meeting was attended by 22 potential investors like the GMR Group, Adani Road Transport Ltd.
26 held over migrant lorry tragedy in Britain
The arrests target the ring of smugglers suspected of organizing the migrants' journey
Claire Foy And Matt Smith To Perform Socially Distanced Play From Empty Old Vic Theatre
Claire Foy and Matt Smith are reuniting for a reprisal of their hit stage show Lungs. RELATED: Claire Foy Is Returning To 'The Crown' For Season 4 Cameo There's a twist, though - the series of performances, which will stream online in June, will broadcast live from the Old Vic Theatre with no audience in the…
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous from China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the U.S. no longer views Hong Kong as politically autonomous from China, a stark escalation in response to China’s plan to impose new security
Social media creates wild fire in hills, Uttarakhand govt launches campaign
Photographs of forest fire turning wild in Uttarakhand took the attention of netizens and they began making a post on social media.
10 NFL veterans who are destined to fall off cliffs in 2020
Every year in the NFL, dozens of rising young players become superstars while veteran stars begin to fade. Here are 10 particular well-established vets who are likely to decline rapidly in 2020.
BMW to offer more paint choices throughout the range from July
BMW will offer more paint choices for their models starting Summer 2020. This update will apply to most cars in the range
Sebastian Kurz cautious on Commission’s €750B recovery blueprint
Austrian chancellor, a leader of EU’s frugal faction, tells POLITICO he sees some positives in proposal.
68% of newly unemployed American workers could earn more money from government benefits than they did from their pre-pandemic jobs, research claims
More than two-thirds of American workers who have filed for unemployment during the coronavirus are likely earning more from government insurance than they were when they had a job, according to research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research this week.
Two arrested for ‘killing man in fight over sale of drugs in Ghatkopar’
The deceased man was beaten to death after getting into a fight with a group of four men for selling drugs near a public toilet near Ghatkopar (West) railway station.
Level 3 briefing delays are due to new church regulations – Jackson Mthembu
He said the government’s National Coronavirus Command Council’s briefing would go ahead on Thursday at 2pm.
Three More Current MARVEL Titles Switched to Digital-Only
Although they may be collected in print someday.
In pictures: Football legend Jimmy Kirunda buried
Images from the burial of legendary former Uganda Cranes captain Jimmy Kirunda at his ancestral home in Mayire, Bulesa - Kyadondo.
Coalition against IS to meet virtually amid virus
Foreign ministers from nations fighting the Islamic State group will meet virtually next week to coordinate action as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts operations, the United States announced Wednesday.
Trump Is a Problem That Twitter Cannot Fix
When a duly elected president is bent on spreading misinformation, tech companies can rein him in only so much.
Ex-Everton star believes Baines would have fit in at Barcelona
Leighton Baines has been a crucial player for Everton over the years
More slots open for householders at Suffolk waste recycling tips
More recycling slots have opened up at Suffolk County Council tips as people take the chance to get rid of household waste they have sorted out during the lockdown.
Poland's ruling party sees June 28 as deadline for presidential vote
WARSAW (Reuters) - The last possible date that Poland could hold a presidential election on is June 28, the leader of the ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party said on Wednesday, amid deepening conflict surrounding the timing of the vote.
Centre, states doing their best; open to suggestions: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government's efforts in controlling the pandemic were visible in the results. “The results, India in comparison to the world as far as the death toll is concerned, speaks aloud on our initiatives.”
Northumberland Roman site gets rescue package to help it through coronavirus crisis
Vindolanda Trust gets loan from Lloyds Bank to help mitigate huge loss of visitor income
What do Donald Trump and ultra-conservative Pakistani imams have in common?
Authors: James M. Dorsey and Tehmina Qureshi* US President Donald J. Trump and ultra-conservative Pakistani religious scholars may have more in common than either would want to admit: a belief that congregation is an essential pillar of prayer irrespective of public health concerns. Mr. Trump, however, may wish that he had the kind of less […]
Iron Mountain: Strong Operating Results Despite COVID-19
Iron Mountain recently declared its dividend in line with the previous, which is excellent news in a difficult economic environment such as the one we are curre
Google Pixel 4a release date, price, specs, news and leaks
The Google Pixel 4a may have been delayed, but a launch is expected soon. Here's what we know so far.
Annual Mela Kher Bhavani at Tulmul Cancelled
The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela and Yatra, scheduled for May 30, will not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the J&K Dharmarth Trust, here on Wednesday
Coronavirus will likely have a long-term impact on older workers. Here are the 14 jobs that have the highest share of workers age 55 and over., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Older workers typically work in jobs that cannot be done at home and that involve close contact with others.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
How to get HBO Max
HBO Max is available to stream now - here's your guide to signing up on all devices, from smart TVs to mobile
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.
Boris Johnson said 'move on' six times. He only needs to say it to Dominic Cummings once
The Prime Minister treated appearance at the Commons Liaison Committee as a great inconveniece. He was expecting a Zoom pub quiz
Case registered for spreading false information
The Hassan city police registered a case against a person who allegedly recorded and circulated a video revealing the identity of a COVID-19 patient, accusing her of hiding information about her trave
Assess capacity of COVID-19 helplines: HC to govts.
Court takes notice of video showing man struggling to get help for his mother
‘Governor should scold those trying to destabilise Uddhav Thackeray govt’: Shiv Sena’s veiled attack on BJP
Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray had taken oath on November 28 last year. The Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress came together to form government last year, after the Thackeray-led party and the BJP fell out over sharing the chief ministerial post.
Exact times to see the SpaceX Nasa CrewDragon rocket over UK
You can watch a live stream of the launch and - if you're lucky - see the real thing too
Air France to cut 40% of domestic flights after bailout
Air France-KLM will slash 40 percent of its French domestic flights by next year in exchange for receiving seven billion euros ($7.7 billion) in emergency coronavirus funding backed by the French state, ...
OALLERY Is Selling a Series of Rare Futura Artworks
Unseen pieces from the Futura Laboratories x HUMAN MADE 2019 collaboration.
Lockdown presents mixed fortunes for Prakasam farmers
Paddy, Bengal gram, maize growers saw gains, while tobacco and chilli cultivators faced hard times
CM to chair meeting with Collectors on Friday
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami is scheduled to chair a videoconference meeting with all District Collectors on Friday.On Saturday, he is scheduled to hold a meeting with public health and medi
5 Unmissable Highlights From Consensus: Distributed 2020
Consensus: Distributed, CoinDesk’s virtual version of their annual crypto conference, is done and dusted. Read for the entire coverage.
Lucy Gray's Fate In 'The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes' Is Foreshadowed By A Song
Warning, spoilers for The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes ahead. Readers should have been prepared for an ambiguous ending for protagonist Lucy Gray in the Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes. From the moment we learned she was…
Microsoft continues its productivity-aide push with the new Cortana app for Windows 10 2004 | ZDNet
Microsoft is rolling out its new standalone Cortana productivity-aide app and updating its Cortana app with new features on iOS, simultaneous with the Windows 10 2004 rollout.
Liverpool among clubs to argue against paying €384m TV rebate
Premier League’s top six liable to have to pay back broadcasters more than €30m each
Google may face antitrust case in India over payments app
The Google antitrust complaint alleges the company is able to leverage its strong position in the Android market to promote the app, the first source added. Android mobile operating platforms power around 98% of the 490 million smartphones in India, data from Counterpoint Research showed.
Northam to approve northern Virginia reopening plan as data trend in right direction
Northern Virginia counties are ready to enter phase one of reopening as relevant data continues to trend in the right direction, Gov. Ralph Northam announced.
Partner Communications Company Ltd. (PTNR) CEO Isaac Benbenisti on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Partner Communications Company Ltd. (NASDAQ:PTNR) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 27, 2020 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Gideon Koch - Investor Relation
Fitbit issues statement on bricked Ionic watches after recent update
A recent Fitbit Ionic firmware update has bricked many devices, resulting in users being unable to use or even hard reset the smartwatch.
Ires defends 40% fee hike for its chairman
Remuneration committee increases Declan Moylan’s fees to €140,000 a year from February 2019
Christian singer, Jonathan Steingard, reveals he no longer believes in God
Jon Steingard, the frontman of the Christian rock band Hawk Nelson, has revealed that he “no longer believes in God.” Taking to his Instagram page, Jon Steingard, shared that he no longer believes in God, stating
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in South Carolina
Still days away from the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and the Southeast coast of the U.S. on Wednesday was dealing with its second named tropical system in less than two weeks.
Man denies contempt of court order to vacate repossessed house
Proceedings by Start Mortgages against Patrick Ryan are adjourned to next month
BJP, JSP launch ‘Vizagnot for sale’ campaign
‘It is imprudent to sell away prime land for doling out freebies’
Tigers took away their men, Amphan their livelihood: Sunderban’s ‘tiger widows’ struggle to survive
Cyclone Amphan, which hit West Bengal a week ago, not only killed all the fish in Manjula's pond, but also snatched away her sole source of livelihood.
Jury is still out on privacy concerns in Aarogya Setu
After Singapore and the UK, the Indian government has open-sourced Aarogya Setu, one of the fastest growing contact tracing apps in the world. Mint analyses how it works and the concerns around it
Covid-19 tests cost the State €200 each, says Taoiseach
‘Months rather than weeks’ before 14-day quarantine for passengers entering country ends
Bill Clinton 'had affair with Jeffrey Epstein pimp Ghislaine Maxwell during trips on pedophile's private jet', explosive new book claims
The details of the alleged affair between the former president and the British socialite are detailed in a new book - A Convenient Death: The Mysterious Demise of Jeffrey Epstein.
Shuttlers to keep Tokyo Olympic badminton ranking points earned before shutdown
Shuttlers will keep ranking points they earned during the original Olympic qualification period before the novel coronavirus pandemic forced the Tokyo Games to be postponed, the Badminton World Federation said on Wednesday. The All England Open, played from March 11-15, was the final event to count towards Olympic qualification before…
Cities being “hung out to dry” on COVID-19 funding
What's the holdup? The issue has become “a jurisdictional hot potato" says the union representing Canada's municipal employees
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
New Jersey judge who told rape victim to ‘close your legs’ loses job
TRENTON, NJ — A judge who suggested that a woman seeking a restraining order could “close your legs” to prevent a sexual assault was removed from the bench Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme
Karnataka to have a state health registry, pilot project from Chikkaballapura
'A first of its kind initiative 'State Health Register' will be a robust and standardized health repository of all citizens,' Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister K.Sudhakar said in a statement.
Crash knocks off hydrant
Emergency crews are dealing with a single-vehicle crash on West Kelowna's Boucherie Road where a van knocked off a fire hydrant.
Fighting For The Hearts And Minds Of 500 Million People: An Interview with Leah Soibel, Founder of Fuente Latina
Other organizations also bring Spanish-language journalists to Israel, but we’re the only organization that has a follow-up mechanism and that works 24/7 to provide these journalists and influencers with anything they need to cover Israel.
The coronavirus sword falls heaviest on the weakest and smallest automakers
Even with factories and dealerships slowly opening back up, sales of new vehicles could take a long time to fully recover
Hema Malini dissociates herself from Kent’s ‘classist’ ad against maids, company chairman issues public apology
BJP MP Hema Malini has dissociated herself with the controversial ad placed by Kent RO Systems after Twitterati exploded in anger, accusing the company of being classist. The controversy was triggered by Kent's ad promoting its new product, an atta maker.
Mastercard: A Major Beneficiary Of The "New Normal"
Mastercard's recent operating update suggested a likely trough in business activity, with sharp improvements seen in the last few weeks. Cross border transactio
Steyn v Anderson: How Jimmy always benefited
England’s far greater volume of Test cricket hugely helped James Anderson in his statistical battle with Dale Steyn, reminds Rob Houwing.
Premier League release statement as four people from three clubs test positive for COVID-19
The results from the latest round of tests carried out by the Premier League have been released
France says resumed Brexit talks going badly
PARIS (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday that Brexit talks, which have resumed following an interruption caused by the coronavirus crisis, were not going well.
Fortnite show Ninja Battles debuts on Mixer on May 28
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins today announced Ninja Battles featuring Fortnite, a new competitive gaming series, premiering May 28 on Microsoft's Mixer.
Ninja is hosting a Fortnite tournament series on Mixer
Competitors can stream outside of Mixer, however
Covid-19: Kashmir reports two more deaths; J&K toll 26
Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease
Virtu Financial: Examining Possible Investment Thesis And Strategy
Virtu has shown attractive characteristics as a hedge against volatility and as income play. While the stock has not yet gone through prolonged recession and be
The Scottish Motor Racing Club returns to eSports thrills
Hot on the tyre tracks of some scorching eSports Spring Championship virtual racing, the SMRC are holding two summer competitions. You can find out all about them here.
NFL clarifies proposal for rule allowing alternative to onside kicks
The NFL has clarified the rules proposal for an alternative to an onside kick, a fourth-and-15 scrimmage play from the 25-yard line of the team kicking off.
America's top coronavirus doctor says second wave might not happen
White House immunologist Dr Anthony Fauci said a second spike of Covid-19 cases is 'not inevitable' - but said it depended on people's social distancing efforts
Cortana now lets you schedule meetings by voice inside Outlook
The latest update for Outlook allows AI assistant Cortana to schedule meetings for you.
UPDATED: Abuja Group obtains re-election nomination form for Obaseki
An Abuja based group, Obaseki Mandate Forum (OMF) on Wednesday secured All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship re-election...
Huawei Meng's US extradition case hinges on key ruling in Canada on Wednesday
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...
National Women's Soccer League announces 25-game tournament in Utah
May 27 (UPI) -- The National Women's Soccer League announced formation of a 25-game tournament Wednesday. The Olympic-style competition will be played in June and July at three stadiums in Utah and air on CBS.
Centre may extend lockdown after May 31
Agencies New Delhi The central government is likely to extend the lockdown in some form by another two weeks after May 31 to stop the spread of coronaviru
Discom reduces T&D losses to 6.64%, says CMD
‘Steps have been taken to solve problems of consumers’
England captain Eoin Morgan doubts T20 World Cup will go ahead in October
The tournament is scheduled to start on October 18 until November 15 in Australia.
Trump, Biden take on each other over the issue of wearing face mask
US President Trump has been refusing to appear in public wearing a face mask even as his country accounts for the highest number of Covid-19 deaths in the world.
NASA and SpaceX Launch From Cape Canaveral Today – How To Watch
Today marks the first time since 2011 that American astronauts have lifted off from American soil in an American made space craft.
Houseboat residents are sheltering in place on their docks, holding float-up concerts in the middle of the water and boating out onto the San Francisco Bay. Here's how they're living through the pandemic., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Costs are lower, the company is superb, and the sweeping San Francisco Bay is their backyard. The shelter-in-place life hits different on a houseboat.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Canadian researcher who falsified scientific data wins medical licence back
In a recent 3-2 decision, a disciplinary committee with Ontario’s medical regulator concluded Dr. Sophie Jamal had shown remorse, had been punished enough, and was at no risk to reoffend
Watch out for SpaceX rocket in the skies tonight
A rocket from Elon Musk’s SpaceX may be visible above Suffolk and north Essex later tonight - if the skies remain clear.
State stepping up tests to 3,000 daily
It now has the infrastructure and paraphernalia to do up to 5,000 tests a day
CNN’s Dana Bash ridiculed for Joe Biden interview: 'So much for journalism'
CNN’s Dana Bash sat down with presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday in an interview that has been condemned by critics on both sides of the aisle.
Jimmy Fallon apologises for ‘offensive decision’ to wear blackface in SNL sketch
The performer had been impersonating comedian Chris Rock while wearing heavy makeup.
Mumbai accounts for over 62% cases in Maharashtra: How can worst-hit Indian city stop spread of coronavirus
With 1,002 new cases on Tuesday, the number of those infected by coronavirus reached 32,791 in Mumbai. As numbers continue to rise, what is the plan to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, which has ravaged India’s financial capital? BMC Commissioner answers.
Pogba and Rashford will be available when Premier League resumes, says Man United manager Solskjaer
The Frenchmans has missed the majority of the campaign with an ongoing ankle injury, while Rashford suffered a double stress fracture in January.
Uttar Pradesh is setting an example, dealing with pandemic with efficiency, firmness
It will be fascinating to watch how UP fares in general, and Adityanath in particular, in the coming months and years. If the response to the COVID-19 crisis is any barometer, we are in for exciting times.
‘Chennai may witness over 2 lakh Covid-19 cases if spread is not controlled’
While suggesting staggered exit from the lockdown, health experts have reportedly urged Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami to intensify testing in Tamilnadu, especially Chennai where Covid-19 cases are on a steady rise. Continue Reading →
Facebook wallet for Libra digital coins renamed 'Novi'
The rebranding replaces the original name of 'Calibra' for the Facebook digital wallet which would work with the planned virtual currency Libra
Reps accuse NDDC of illegal spending, insist on probe
The House of Representatives yesterday described the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as a “corrupt” agency that had been engaging
Checkout.com buys Perth-based Pin Payments
Another global online payments firm has entered Australia to challenge big bank relationships with retailers in the post COVID-19 economy.
MacOS Catalina 10.15.5: Update to help “maximise battery lifespan”
Fresh off the latest update for mobile devices last week (iOS 13.5), Apple has just released the latest update for Mac users. MacOS Catalina 10.15.5 is now rolling out to supported devices, and Apple is touting some interesting features in the latest update.
This novel set in Pakistan examines what blasphemy laws can do to a country and its people
An excerpt from ‘Blasphemy: The Trial of Danesh Masih’, by Osman Haneef.
Lockdown 4.0: After May 31, states to have own curbs lists
India News: After the end of Lockdown 4.0 on May 31, the Centre may leave it to the states and Union territories to decide on future restrictions, to be imposed i
Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won't be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons said it “reviewed and denied
[BREAKING] FBI: US Naval Base Terror Shooting Only Has One Shooter, No One Else
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) now throws the assumption that there were two suspects behind the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Shooting. The agency confirms that only one shooter was behind the incident.
Judge who suggested woman 'close her legs' to prevent sexual assault removed from bench
A judge who suggested that a woman seeking a restraining order could "close your legs" to prevent a sexual assault was removed from the bench Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme Court and permanently barred from presiding over a courtroom.
Players call MLB economic proposal 'extremely disappointing'
Baseball stars Mike Trout and Gerrit Cole would lose more than 77 per cent of their salaries under a sliding-scale proposal by big league teams that players found 'extremely disappointing.'
Australian Open champion Kenin, Stephens to participate in World TeamTennis season in July
The event will be played at a mountain resort in West Virginia with spectators from July 12.
Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world
Swedish officials praised the success of the country's controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy on Tuesday, saying that the relaxed policies have helped slow the transmission of COVID-19.
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in second stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe's 'corona-free' corner
Europe News: Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success stor
Researchers to study the ability of optical radiation to disinfect surfaces
Now and in the months to come, hospitals and commercial buildings will be tasked with sanitizing large indoor environments to prevent the transmission of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19.
Remote cheering app could boost atmosphere in Japan's empty stadiums
System allows fans following a match on TV, the radio or online to encourage – or berate – players via their smartphones
Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
To fund the costs, Japan will issue an additional 31.9 trillion yen in government bonds under the second supplementary budget for the current fiscal year ending in March 2021, according to the draft.
Factbox: What people are saying about controversial legislation for Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong legislators are holding a debate on Wednesday over a bill that would require schools to teach China’s national anthem, organisations to play it and sing it, and anyone who disrespects it to face jail or fines.
Round-up | Restrictions continue in Kashmir
Restrictions continue in Kashmir | In wake of COVID-19 lockdown, the restrictions on public movement and assembly continued in Kashmir even as no major law and order problem was reported
Qatar tracing app flaw exposed 1M users' data – Amnesty International
Data exposed in the flaw includes users' ID numbers, location and infection status, vulnerable to hackers
Close contacts of COVID-positive infirmary worker tested
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has reported that 21 close contacts of a COVID-positive employee of the St Ann Infirmary have now been tested for the disease. According to Tufton, the close contacts have also been placed...
Lawsuit: Ultra refuses refunds for cancelled music festival
MIAMI — Two men are suing organizers of Ultra Music Festival, claiming they were denied refunds after the the three-day electronic dance music festival in Miami was cancelled in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
DAVV pitching for admissions through CET, may hold exam in August
The DAVV is going to go for online CET again this year but this time it is opting for NTA which has reputation of holding online exams successfully.
Transfer Talk: Manchester United take out massive loan to land Jadon Sancho
Ed Woodward has secured a sizable loan to help Man United get through the coronavirus pandemic and land Jadon Sancho. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Aston Martin Begins Building The Ultimate Bond Fan's Dream Car
James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 from the film Goldfinger is often called "the most famous car in the world," ...
Jousting knights plan tournament behind closed doors to raise funds
Les Amis d’Onno, based in the Borders, have seen all their summer events cancelled amid the pandemic.
A ‘red mehndi’ campaign to promote menstrual hygiene
Over 400 girls in 32 slums in Odisha’s Berhampur are fighting stigma, unhygienic practices
300 held as thousands protest over security laws in Hong Kong
Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens
WASHINGTON, May 28 — The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, according to a Reuters tally yesterday, even as the slowdown in deaths encouraged businesses to reopen and Americans to emerge from more than two months of lockdowns. About 1,400 Americans have...
Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony pushed to 2021, Jerry Colangelo says
Jerry Colangelo, chairman of the board of governors for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, told ESPN on Wednesday that enshrinement ceremonies for the star-studded Class of 2020 will be moved to spring 2021.
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s peacekeepers: A breakdown in trust
The delayed redeployment of Irish personnel points to a loss of trust between the Department of Defence and the officer class
Photo: Lovie Smith Has Made A Big Change To His Offseason Look
Illinois head football coach Lovie Smith has made a big change to his offseason quarantine look, showing it off on Wednesday.
Boeing cuts 12,000 jobs, resumes production of grounded jet
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Dana White confirms Henry Cejudo retired, Petr Yan vs. Jose Aldo targeted for vacant bantamweight title
According to the UFC president, bantamweight champ Henry Cejudo is done fighting, and former featherweight champ Jose Aldo and Petr Yan will get the first shot at the vacant belt.
Twitter’s fact-checks open up a huge can of worms
Who, exactly, is Twitter going to “fact-check” now — and by what standard? It sure looks like CEO Jack Dorsey hasn’t thought this one through. Twitter plainly decided on the fly to slap a
Air corridors can kickstart post-virus tourism – U.N. agency
The World Tourism Organization proposes that tourists be allowed to travel between countries at low risk of coronavirus contagion
Instagram adds ways for online video stars to earn money
Facebook Inc's Instagram app on Wednesday rolled out new tools enabling people to make money off the videos they post, as it competes for creative ...
Key Witness Who Had Identified Ajmal Kasab Dies
Harishchandra Shrivardhankar, a key witness who had identified terrorist Ajmal Kasab during the case trial, died at his house in Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane district, his family members said on Wednesday. He was 70.
Victim in police encounter had started new life in Minnesota
Before he died after being pinned for minutes beneath a Minneapolis police officer's knee, George Floyd was suffering the same fate as millions of Americans during the coronavirus pandemic: out of work and looking for a new job.
Jeremie Aliadiere urges Arsenal to sell captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Former Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere slams the club's transfer policy and claims that they now have no choice but to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on the cheap.
Furor against UK top aide lingers, could weaken lockdown compliance
Poll shows 2/3 Britons are less likely to follow pandemic rules after Prime Minister’s advisor drove 400km to visit a family farm
Alberta mulls bill that would limit energy project approval time
The bill is part of a continuing government evaluation of the Alberta Energy Regulator, which the United Conservatives say is crucial to speeding up project approvals in the province
HBO Max Is Hedging Its Bets on HBO Originals and a Large Library of Established Content — Analysis
HBO Max boasts plenty of popular films and TV shows that WarnerMedia is hoping will justify the service's monthly $14.99 price tag.
United Airlines reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery
NEW YORK, May 28 — United Airlines Holdings Inc is reshuffling its management team to help the airline prepare for the near-term uncertainty of travel demand, new Chief Executive Scott Kirby told employees yesterday, as restrictions to keep the coronavirus from spreading are lifted. With...
FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha
Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.
Pandemic likely to hasten cricket's shift away from the international game
Cricket is unusual in how much it revolves around nation v nation contests, but India now makes twice as much from the IPL.
Jenna Brooks looks at the latest news as the NRL is back!
The countdown is just about over for the return of the NRL and you can see every game from round three and four live on Sky Sports.
Strategic affairs experts criticise Trump's offer to mediate between India and China on border row
India and China have a robust mechanism to resolve their long-pending border dispute and there was no scope for any third party intervention, strategic affairs experts said on Wednesday, criticising
Trump says Justice Dept. probing death of unarmed black man in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Justice Department and the FBI are investigating the case of an unarmed black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis.
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.
Spy movies make for safer apartments
The latest apartment security development is a system that reads fingerprints and matches them with the biometric information stored on key fobs.
Kieran Shannon: We know the GAA has more pressing worries, but...
As much as we’d come to associate this time of year with glorious hurling weekends magnified by the sport’s highly satisfying new format, we may have forgotten the soundtrack that usually accompanied football around now: the din of complaints and demands for a “new championship structure”.
BBC Proms reveals plans for ‘mash-up’ first night and live last night
The original schedule for this year’s event, which begins in July, was scrapped because of the pandemic.
10 things you need to know this morning in Australia
Hello. Today we’ve got it all: the collapse of media, the failure of a SpaceX launch, the death of hot desking, the president trying to destroy Twitter… folks, there’s a bit of destruction around.
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 US jobs, thousands more planned
Boeing Co said on Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including 6,770 involuntary layoffs, as the largest American ...
Joe Hart took City rejection to heart
The goalkeeper lost his place at City to Claudio Bravo.
Arsenal Women FC fined 50,000 pounds in discrimination case
LONDON: Arsenal Women FC have been fined 50,000 pounds (US$61,100.00) by the Football Association after being found guilty of discrimination ...
Covid-19 and governance: What should be govt’spriorities?
Across the world, Covid-19 has brought with it incredibly sad realities of deaths and illnesses unimaginable almost a year ago-altering significantly
Quibi Adds AirPlay TV Casting for iPhone Apps
Quibi users on Android phones will get Chromecast capability next month
Video Shows Man Set Hotel Office on Fire During Attempted Robbery
Surveillance footage from a North Texas hotel captured a rather unconventional robbery attempt. The arsonist entered the Budget Host Inn in Fort Wo...
Ben Shapiro on debate over wearing masks: 'The desire to virtue signal on both sides is truly insane'
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro weighed in Wednesday on the debate over the effectiveness of wearing masks against the coronavirus as President Trump and Democratic contender Joe Biden continued to spar over the issue.
4 Haryana districts sharing borders with Delhi still give health dept sleepless nights
Haryana witnessed the highest single-day spike with 94 cases Tuesday, followed by another 76 new cases on Wednesday, taking the state Covid tally to 1,381. Of these, while 838 patients have so far recovered and 18 died, there are still 525 active cases remaining.
Merkel vows a ‘tough fight’ with Brussels over Lufthansa rescue
Merkel and Vestager brace for a fight over how far Berlin can go to save its flag carrier.
‘Farmers are not opposing paddy diversification…political men have problems’: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister JP Dalal
Earlier, they had questioned wheat procurement, while stating that it won’t be completed even in three months. But the procurement was very smooth, which has upset the Opposition, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister JP Dalal said
England captain Eoin Morgan doubtful over T20 World Cup chances
The tournament is scheduled to start on October 18 until November 15 in Australia.
Taibu makes bribery claims
Former Zimbabwe national cricket team captain Tatenda Taibu has made startling claims that he was offered money not to stand up for players’ rights during his captaincy.
I've Changed My Mind About Norwegian Air - The Future Is Brighter
Norwegian Air Shuttle was, effectively, bust, but it has managed to get the creditor takeover, the rights issue, and the government aid all through. It's thus a
Fearing Court, Jagan Government Decides To Take Backstep
After High Court ordered to change the colors, the Government added one more color and gave definition to the four colors to avoid legal scrutiny.
Netflix Stock Is a Win No Matter Where the Pandemic Goes
NFLX stock is more than just a pandemic play. The firm will likely continue to perform in the quarters ahead despite the economic downturn.
Here’s how Twitter has lobbied on free-speech issues as Trump threatens company
Twitter and President Trump are generating headlines over a dispute tied to social networks’ attempts to moderate what users post, but it’s hardly the first...
Trump administration ends waivers in Obama-era nuclear deal with Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday announced that the U.S.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning.
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades.
More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.
The doors to a feminist future must remain open
The ability of feminist funders to continue doing transformative, innovative and subversive work is likely to be severely hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic. The situation calls us to question our not having sustainability mechanisms that look beyond donor funding.
EU proposes huge aid plan as COVID-19 hammers Latin America
The EU unveiled a proposed 750-billion-euro recovery plan Wednesday to get the continent back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the ...
These 5 ‘stay at home’ stocks are getting pounded as the US economy reopens
A group of popular “stay at home” stocks are slumping as investors cheer the US economy reopening.
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Wednesday, May 27
Major developments in the Premier League and netball.
Scott Disick and Sofia Richie 'split' after three years together
Scott Disick and Sofia Ritchie have split up after three years together, it's claimed
'Biden Center' at UPenn Under Fire over Financial Ties to China
The Biden Center at the University of Pennsylvania is under fire this week over its alleged failure to disclose millions of dollars in gifts from China. The center has allegedly failed to disclose $70 million in gifts from China since 2017.
Messi looking forward eagerly to ‘weird’ La Liga restart
Messi, who after a few weeks confined like the rest of Spain by the coronavirus pandemic, is training with Barca again ahead of a planned resumption
We want direct primary in Ondo APC, says Olanusi
The leader of Unity Forum, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, has called for direct primary for the selection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate
US Reportedly Poised to Strip Hong Kong of Preferential Tariff Rates Amid Rising Tensions With China
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that Hong Kong no longer warrants the same kind of treatment under the US laws in the same manner as said laws were applied to...
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Wednesday, May 27
Major developments in the Premier League and netball.
Miami Dolphins Stadium Hosting Drive-In Theater Right On The Field
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami has a unique solution to reopening during the coronavirus pandemic. The open-air venue will become a drive-in movie theater.
Royal Bank of Canada (RY) CEO David McKay on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Call Start: 08:15 Call End: 09:23 Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 27, 2020 08:15 AM ET Company Participants Nadine Ahn - Sen
Canadian judge rules Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s fraud case will proceed | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
VANCOUVER, British Columbia >> A Canadian judge ruled today the U.S. extradition case against a senior Huawei executive can continue to the next stage, a decision that is expected to further harm relations between China and Canada.
Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption
After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A soccer league can ...
Spoilers: Shona returns to save David in Corrie?
Word of David's recklessness spread around the cobbles, and Sarah could think of only one person capable of getting through to her brother.
Over 200 virus-linked attacks on health workers: Red Cross
The Red Cross said Wednesday that more than 200 violent attacks on health workers connected with the COVID-19 crisis had been reported across more than a dozen countries since the pandemic began.
Coronavirus cases cross 60,000, death toll climbs to 1,239
ISLAMABAD: Coronavirus cases in Pakistan crossed the 60,000 mark on Wednesday while the death toll climbed to 1,239.21,118 cases have so far been detected in Punjab, 24,206 in Sindh, 8,483 in Khyb
Vivo X50 Pro live photos surfaces along with specs for the vanilla variant
Today a couple of live photos surfaced revealing the Vivo X50 Pro in all its glory. Meanwhile, the specs for the vanilla variant have been revealed.
Apple iPhone 11 ties with iPhone 11 Pro Max in DxOMark Audio review
The Apple iPhone 11 launched as the go-to iPhone late last year. This handset was the top-selling smartphone of the world in Q1 2020. But how’s its audio performance? According to DxOMark, it performs as good as its bigger sibling iPhone 11 Pro Max. The iPhone 11 was recently reviewed by the DxoMak Audio team …
Video shows man set Texas hotel office on fire during attempted robbery
Terrifying footage captures the moment a man set a Texas hotel office ablaze during an attempted robbery. Video released by the Fort Worth Fire Department shows the arsonist, wearing a black cap and a
Should you buy a Chromebook?
With more and more people buying laptops to work or learn from home, a lot of folks are probably looking into the prospect of switching to a lighter,
Silver futures dip 0.44% in afternoon trade
In the futures market, silver for July delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 47,847 and a low of Rs 47,370 per kg.
India must plan implementation of COVID-19 vaccine when it comes: Ashish Jha tells Rahul Gandhi
India must have a plan for implementing it as it needs 50 to 60 crore vaccines, said Jha.
Interns at BJ Medical College catch super spreader syndrome
14 interns at Civil test positive, but interns believe that over 50 of them may be carriers of virus; allege 7-day Covid duty raised to 10 and quarantine reduce
Coronavirus: Ghana to decide on Hydroxychloroquine usage
The Ghana Health Service on Tuesday announced that the COVID-19 case Management Team will meet to decide on steps to take after the World Health Organisation suspended the use of Hydoxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 on safety grounds.
Supply side inflation easing
Via the excellent Damien Boey at Credit Suisse:
Lufthansa says 'unable to approve' coronavirus rescue over EU conditions
Airline giant Lufthansa said it cannot approve a German state rescue over fears that conditions imposed by Brussels would be too harsh. The aid package must still be cleared by the European Commission's competition arm.
French Tennis Federation to help lowly ranked players financially
The French Tennis Federation (FTF) will shortly launch a relief fund totaling 35 million Euros next week, with a million Euros
Nine held for trading spurious cotton seeds in Mancherial
Sleuths of Ramagundam Commissionerate’s Task Force arrested nine persons belonging to four gangs for allegedly trading in spurious cotton seeds.
The Joint Commission To Resume Hospital Inspections After Pandemic Hiatus
The Joint Commission, accreditor of thousands of U. S. healthcare facilities is set to resume its surveys in June as hospitals and health systems re-open to visitors and begin to return hospital operations to a new normal.
SAMRC: Apology to Health Dept has nothing to do with Gray’s comments
On Tuesday, the council released a statement apologising to the department, following a public row between the SAMRC's Glenda Gray and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
S&P 500, Dow Indices On Course For Best May Performance Since 2009; USD Lags
Forex Analysis by Ashraf Laidi covering: EUR/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, S&P 500. Read Ashraf Laidi's latest article on Investing.com
Couples urged not to sign marriage contracts without court supervision
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday dismissed an application for leave to appeal an SCA judgement on the binding nature of postnuptial contracts.
Working from home will kill CBDs. And that’s a good thing
Robert Gottliebsen has warned that the shift to working from home (WFH) could suck the life out of Australia’s CBDs.
The Irish Times view on: The EPA bathing report
Ireland in position to get massive post-Covid boost with proper water supplies in place
eFootball PES 2020 Is On Sale For Next To Nothing On Playstation 4
If you're a fan of PES then we've got plenty of good news!eFootball PES 2020 is now on sale in the Playstation Store for as little as €6 if you're a PS Plus subscri...
Radiocarbon reboot and a boost for virtual scientific conferences
The latest science news, in brief.
Vice President Bawumia donates to street children and cured lepers
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated food items to the Christ the King Soup Kitchen and Leprosariums.
Sindh reports 699 new coronavirus cases taking total to 24,000
Province reports six new deaths to take provincial tally to 380
Los Angeles County reopens in-person shopping, worship
California moved to further relax its coronavirus restrictions and help the battered economy on Tuesday by permitting barbershops and hair salons to reopen while Los Angeles County, moving more cautio
Opening Bell: U.S. Futures, Stocks Jump On More Stimulus, Economic Restarts
Market Overview Analysis by Investing.com (Pinchas Cohen/Investing.com) covering: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, XAU/USD. Read Investing.com (Pinchas Cohen/Investing.com)'s latest article on Investing.com
NTPC to foray into distribution, keen to buy majority stake in BRPL, BYPL
This assumes significance because NTPC is primarily power generation company.
With NFL in limbo, Dolphins stadium unveils drive-in movies
It's as close to the end zone as Miami Dolphins fans are going to get for now. Months after hosting the Super Bowl, Hard Rock Stadium is converting into both a drive-in and open-air move theater.
Eddie McGuire’s brazen swipe at athletics after conflict of interest claims
Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has taken a brazen swipe at athletics, claiming interest in the sport reached an “all-time low” due to industry-wide “systematic drug cheating” and overall poor governance.
Russia consumer demand drops, jobless jump in April lockdown
MOSCOW, May 27 — Retail sales in Russia fell more than expected in April, while unemployment jumped above forecasts during a dire first full month of coronavirus lockdown for the country, data from statistics service Rosstat showed yesterday. Russia's economic health is in focus after a slump in...
Assam Forest Minister visits Dehing Patkai, assures protection
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has categorically said that no harmful activity would be allowed to destroy the flora and fauna at Saleki proposed reserve forest, which is a part of the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve in Upper Assam.State environment a
Religious groupings will self monitor on COVID-19 compliance - Mthembu
There is now scepticism and fear that allowing these religious gatherings to resume will allow the coronavirus to spread rapidly.
Manhattan’s Marea Makes Its Way To The Hamptons
The $450 meal kits serves four.
Absolute Merch Teams With Artists to Raise Money for Charity
Candler redirected the merch online and began working with bands to donate a portion of the proceeds.
No police officer in Eastern region has coronavirus – Regional Commander
Eastern Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Afful Boakye Yiadom, has revealed that none of his officers in the region has contracted the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) disease.
Karnataka schools slated to re-open from July 1
However there is no concrete decision that has been taken and the final decision is expected to be out in a day or two. Sources from the department said that the same was communicated to the Chief Minister.
2020 Has Been Difficult For The Black Community. Discrimination At Work Only Adds Insult To Injury
Factors such as the global pandemic and its devastating impact on blacks, the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and ongoing experiences with discrimination and antiblack racism in the workforce can contribute to racial battle fatigue (RBF), which has detrimental mental hea...
Ola Financial Services raises Rs 205 crore from Matrix Partners, others
Gemini Investments LP, Arun Sarin's family office, and Alpha Wave Holdings also participated in the round, according to the documents.
Site Of 007’s World Record Barrel Roll Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Millbrook Proving Ground celebrates 50th anniversary
Not yet, but “not too long” till we’re ready for a trans-Tasman bubble, says PM
Report from RNZ A group of government and business representatives will early next month deliver a blueprint on how a trans-Tasman bubble could work.
Serie A's Bologna face quarantine threat with potential positive virus case
Serie A club Bologna announced on Wednesday a member of their coaching staff might have tested positive for coronavirus which could lead to quarantine.
No community transmission in state yet: Hek
SHILLONG: Even though positive cases of coronavirus are rising, Health and Family Welfare Minister AL Hek has asserted that there is no community transmission in the region and the state as of now."There is no community transmission as of now and all
Water management: Trainee IAS officers to study Rajanna Sircilla model
The water management policy in Rajanna Sircilla district is becoming a benchmark for others to follow.
Crude oil futures up 0.62%, WTI trades above $34 a barrel
In the futures market, crude oil for June delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 2,606 and an intraday low of Rs 2,544 per barrel on MCX.
Zimbabwe ruling party calls for arrest of opposition officials for faking abductions
ZANU PF Acting Spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa says the party is calling for arrests of more MDC officials who were involved in the infamous Warren park demonstration that led to the abduction and torture of Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 will feature ARM's newest Cortex-A78 and Cortex-X1 super core
The upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 SoC will come with ARM's latest Cortex-X1 and Cortex-A78 cores. The chip's configuration will likely consist of a single Cortex-X1 core coupled with three Cortex-A78 cores and four Cortex A-55 cores. The Snapdragon 875 will be unveiled sometime in Q4 2020, and will reportedly make its debut on a Xiaomi phone.
Old Tafo Assembly supports 16 more PWDs to start their businesses
The Old Tafo Municipal Assembly has presented various items to 16 selected Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the municipality to economically empower them.
Reliable fibre connectivity will shape workplaces of the future
The COVID-19 lockdown has shown that the successful transition to virtual offices of the future will require extensive investment in digital infrastructure such as fibre.
Gatsby, Website-Building Startup Backed By Index Ventures, Raises $28 Million
Gatsby, a website development startup aiming to rival companies from Squarespace to Google is now valued more than $200 million after a funding round led by Index Ventures.
Major markets in Sekondi-Takoradi to be closed over surge in coronavirus numbers
Major markets in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis are expected to be closed down today for disinfection due to the rise in COVID-19 numbers in the region.
Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police
NEW YORK, May 27 — A video of a white woman calling the police about a black birdwatcher in New York’s Central Park has gone viral, sparking anger about African Americans being falsely reported to cops. The clip, posted on Twitter and viewed 30 million times, was filmed by the man, Christian...
Decline in China's industrial profits slows in April, outlook still gloomy
Decline in China's industrial profits slows in April, outlook still gloomy
In pictures | Heatwave adds to nation's miseries
The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon
Air France agrees to cut many domestic flights
The CEO of Air France-KLM has announced substantial changes to the domestic network of Air France…
JKP asks policemen to facilitate COVID-19 workers
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Brokerages upgrade these 15 stocks to buy, expect 11-75% returns in a year
This war between USA & China may intensify further & may take ugly shape going forward, which may change World Power Equation post-COVID-19 era, Amit Jain of Ashika Wealth Advisors said.
United reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery
United reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery
Google May Reopen Some Of Its Offices Starting July 6
Google is looking to start bringing some of its employees back to work physically, as it plans to reopen some of its offices starting July 6. What's more
Andhra’s corona tally now 2,787 with 68 new cases
Andhra Pradesh reported 68 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, taking the state's tally to 2,787.
Evelyn Sharma: People still know me best as the ‘Sunny sunny’ girl
Actress Evelyn Sharma feels that people still know her best as the "Sunny sunny" girl from the 2014 film "Yaariyaan",
Brit Hume says Biden likely didn't need mask at Memorial Day appearance: 'On top of that, it looks absurd'
Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume told "The Story" Tuesday that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden looked "ridiculous" by wearing a black face mask when he made his first public appearance in more than two months on Monday.
8 suspects nabbed for hijacking truck in Tshwane
It's alleged the truck was hijacked in Midrand last week.
Western Force back for Australian Super Rugby competition
Rugby Australia confirmed on Wednesday that the side - controversially axed three years ago from the southern hemisphere's top club tournament - would play in the competition.
Food prices in South Africa have spiked – particularly these items
Families in South Africa living on low incomes may be spending 30% more on food than they did two months ago, the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PEJDG) says.
Indian firm launching 5G satellite constellations to provide high-speed internet amid delayed trials
Government-sanctioned 5G trials in India, which were scheduled for this year, have reportedly been postponed by a year because of the coronavirus situation. As of now, India seems to have missed its seat in the global 5G wagon of 2020, which is being led by South Korea, China, the US, and the UK respectively.
CEO pay has topped $12.3M. Can it keep rising post-pandemic?
The typical pay package for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies topped $12.3 million last year, and the gap between the boss and their workforces widened further, according to AP’s annual survey of exe
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hundreds of riot police took up positions and authorities erected a two-metre (6 feet) wall made of plastic barriers filled with water around the Legislative Council, extending across a park up to Victoria Harbour.
Most migrant workers in state back on jobs: CM
SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday claimed that a majority of migrant workers stranded in the state due to the COVID-19 lockdown have now been engaged in construction activities as permitted by the government.Speaking to media pe
Football: Solskjaer counting on Pogba, Rashford for restart
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Tuesday he is confident of having Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford fit should the Premier League ...
Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Administrators for state-owned South African Airways (SAA) said on Wednesday the airline is not aiming to resume domestic flights from mid-June, rejecting a statement from the airline a day earlier.
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients
The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.
Coronavirus pandemic | COVID-19 death toll in Delhi mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases
This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.
Investor wealth surges by Rs 2 lakh crore as markets rally
Led by the rally in equity market, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies soared Rs 2,01,549.38 crore to Rs 1,23,62,539.79 crore.
SAA administrators see reasonable chance of rescuing the airline
The administrators of South Africa’s bankrupt state-owned airline said they see a “reasonable prospect of rescuing” it.
COVID-19 crisis | 'Massive increase' in youth unemployment, women particularly hard-hit: UN
The novel coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in unemployment worldwide but it has hit young workers hard, the United Nations said on May 27, noting that more than one in six people aged under 29 were forced to stop working due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Ghislaine Maxwell Basically Vanished After The Events Of Netflix's Jeffrey Epstein Doc
Several of the women featured in Netflix's new docuseries, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, recall meeting Epstein's longtime girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, alleging that she was a key figure in the sex trafficking ring he was accused of running and…
West Midlands has big fintech opportunity
The West Midlands has the potential to become a major UK fintech hub if it takes an integrated approach to maximising its advantages, according to a report.
Which Was The Real Baker Mayfield? Year 1 Or Year 2?
In his third year in the league he's working with his fourth head coach.
BBC confirms Glastonbury 50th anniversary coverage including broadcasts of headline performances from Adele, Beyonce and David Bowie
David Bowie's headline slot from the year 2000 will be broadcast in full for the first time ever.
Patanjali to raise Rs 250 cr through debentures
Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved plans to issue debentures worth Rs 250 crore that will be used to meet its working capital requirements and strengthen supply chain network.
Bitcoin Exchange Bitbuy Partners With Knox Security To Offer Full Deposit Insurance
Canadian exchange Bitbuy has partnered with the Montreal-based Knox security firm to offer its clients comprehensive insurance on their cryptocurrency deposits.
'We shouldn’t be in a hurry to name coronavirus-affected MPs – Speaker
The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has said nobody can unilaterally disclose the health status of another except the individual voluntarily does so.
Covid-19 being dealt with effectively in Haryana: CM
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said that with the people exercising restraint while following the rules of lockdown, the Covid-19 outbreak in the State is being dealt with effective management by the Government. He said that the global corona epidemic is an unprecedented
Business rescue practitioners shut down SAA’s plans to fly again
South African Airways’ business rescue practitioners (BRPs) say that the airline’s announcement that it plans to resume domestic flights under lockdown level 3 was “unvetted”.
Bayern Munich down Dortmund to close on Bundesliga title
Joshua Kimmich described his winning goal as "brutally important" after Bayern Munich took a huge step towards an eighth straight Bundesliga title on Tuesday with a 1-0 win at Borussia Dortmund to
Serie A meeting Italian Government to discover fate of season
Serie A hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday during a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in football-mad
London-based Greyparrot nabs €2 million to automate recycling sorting
Today British AI tech startup Greyparrot has raised around €2 million to tackle the growing waste crisis, by introducing digitisation and automation to recycling. The round was led by Speedinvest, a leading early-stage industrial tech investor, with participation from Force Over Mass. The new funds
Can General Electric Survive The COVID-19 Recession
General Electric’s stock (NYSE: GE) has lost over 45% of its value since the beginning of the year due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The commercial aviation industry is rattled, and GE, which manufactures aircraft engines, is no exception. Fading consumer demand, reduced discretionary spending...
Ofankor landlord remanded for murder
The Abeka District Court on Tuesday remanded into police custody Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, a 38-year-old businessman and landlord, for allegedly shooting and killing his tenant at Ofankor over rent.
OnePlus reportedly working on a barrage of affordable products including mid-range smartphones
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau stated that the company wants to get back to its roots as an affordable gadget provider. We can expect to see a host of reasonably-priced OnePlus gadgets and smartphones on the market soon. It is all part of a plan to create a wider ecosystem centered on the OnePlus brand.
Digital strategies key for retail to survive a shifting consumer landscape
The world is in unchartered territory and as many businesses face the harsh reality of lockdown, we are beginning to accept that jobs will be lost, orders will be cancelled, and many doors will not be reopened.
India among major markets to see increase in ATM usage over 2019
Almost half of the world’s major markets saw an increase in the use of ATMs over 2019, despite the global push towards cashless payments which has intensified due to the coronavirus outbreak in recent months.
G20 finance projects give $77 bn a year to fossil fuels: watchdog
Rich nations have used banks and development programmes to funnel at least $77 billion in each of the last three years to oil and gas projects .
Zipline Drones Will Continuously Drop Supplies To Hospital In North Carolina
Granted a waiver to operate due to the coronavirus pandemic, the operation could define how drone delivery works in the U.S. Its usefulness hinges on just how valuable a few pound of air-dropped supplies can be.
Ex-HTC Boss Plots Comeback With 5G VR Headset & New Platform
Tech entrepreneur and former boss of then-strong phone maker, HTC, has prepared a comeback to consumer electronics with a new 5G virtual reality (VR) headset and immersive online platform – three years in the works.
Lawmakers ejected in Hong Kong debate on Chinese anthem bill
Two pro-democracy lawmakers were ejected from Hong Kong's legislative chamber Thursday morning, disrupting the start of a second day of debate on a contentious bill that would criminalize insulting or
US donates additional $44 million to Jamaica's COVID-19 response
The United States Government has committed an additional $44 million (U...
Jacob Zuma wants his corruption trial to start soon, say lawyers
The former president faces charges linked to the multi-billion-rand arms deal.
Haryana CM stresses water conservation, crop diversification
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said the State was making policies to save water and had sought farmers' suggestions and feedbacks. Expressing concern over falling groundwater level, he said while interacting with farmers in Kurukshetra town that it had reached below 40
Airline debt could rise to US$550 billion by year-end: IATA
IATA believes that the kind of financial support provided will influence the speed and strength of the airline industry recovery…
Expert group to guide health dept
Amid spike in the Covid-19 curve, the state health department apparently galvanised by change of guard at top has constituted an expert group for controlling the menace of the disease. The department has also set up five working groups for different aspects of the pandemic. The newly
Colloquium speakers to African leaders: be proactive
Speakers at a virtual colloquium on the 63rd birthday of Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday asked African leaders to think ahead and ...
Pentagon taking steps to relax ‘stop movement’ order | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Pentagon said today that a “conditions-based approach” will be taken to relax the “stop movement” order that has been in effect for troops since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Openview – now powered by 2 million homes
The future of free-to-air satellite TV.
Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump’s tweets on mail-in voting
Micro-blogging site Twitter has tagged two tweets of US President Donald Trump on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.
SpaceX Delays Launch Of Historic Crew Dragon Spacecraft For NASA After Bad Weather
SpaceX and NASA have delayed the launch of the Crew Dragon spacecraft on a historic mission to the ISS, after poor weather finally halted launch preparations.
Hospitals to face music for denying treatment to Covid patients
The District Magistrate on Monday issued an order stating that if any private hospital denies treatment to a Covid-19 patients then they will have to pay penalty as per the Epidemic Act (1897) without any prior notice. The decision was taken after the district administration received complaints
Faith community made huge contribution in fighting COVID-19 - Ramaphosa
The president on Tuesday evening said religious institutions had suffered greatly during the lockdown.
TUC fights Trade Fair Company over ‘illegal’ mass layoffs
Leadership of the Public Services Workers’ Union, (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress, (TUC) has locked horns with CEO for the Ghana Trade Fair Company, GTFC Dr Agnes Adu over what the Union terms “unconventional mass termination of appointments of some 23 staff of the Company.
Sewage testing ordered in Queensland after 30-year-old's COVID-19 death
Another Queenslander has died of COVID-19, taking the state’s toll to seven.
BMC to once again test asymptomatic contacts for COVID-19
Civic body changes testing protocol again; will aggressively trace all high-risk contacts of patients, even those asymptomatic, especially in slums
Jimmy Fallon Apologizes for Blackface Skit
In a ‘Saturday Night Live’ sketch from 2000, Mr. Fallon appears in blackface while impersonating his fellow comedian Chris Rock.
Africa's female journalists use radio to dispel coronavirus fake news and sexism
Radio is the only source of information in many parts of rural Africa and viewed as an important medium to stem the spread of the coronavirus across the continent which has so far been less severely hit by COVID-19 than other regions.
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry
The CDC Has Issued a Warning About Aggressive Rat Behaviour Due to The Pandemic
Rats are growing increasingly aggressive in their hunt for food as restaurants across the US remain shuttered to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned.
Ofankor landlord shot tenant 4 times, targeted his penis, chest - Police
The police has given a vivid account of how a shooting incident at Ofankor, a suburb of Accra, led to the unfortunate death of a tenant, saying he was shot 4 times by the landlord.
I’m happy to be the President that swore you in – Akufo-Addo extols Justice Mensah-Bonsu’s credentials
Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu has been sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo today May 26, 2020 at the Jubilee House in Accra
Dr Ralph Gonsalves gives proposed Windies tour of England his blessing
Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves has given the proposed West Indies tour of England in July his blessing once Cricket West Indies can establish that the players repre...
WTI strength fizzles around $34.00, API data eyed
WTI retraces from the highest since March 11 while taking rounds to $33.90 during the initial Asian session on Wednesday. While optimism surrounding a
Rain & storm wreak havoc; around 1500 affected
SHILLONG/JOWAI/MAWKYRWAT/NONGPOH: East Jaintia Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts reeled under "unprecedented" floods as heavy downpour coupled with high-velocity winds pounded at least seven districts triggering landslides, washing away roads an
VIDEO: Corinthians' world title in Japan in 2012
Corinthians won the Club World Championship in 2012.
Indian drones pursue locusts as swarms destroy swathes of crops
NEW DELHI: Huge swarms of desert locusts are destroying crops across western and central India, prompting authorities on Tuesday (May 26) to step ...
4 new coronavirus cases in 3 Premier League clubs
The Premier League tested 1008 players, coaches, and staff between Monday and Tuesday, and the results have produced 4 new cases, shared out amongst 3 teams.
Assam cops capture check point in WKH
NONGSTOIN: Assam Police personnel allegedly chased away their Meghalaya Police counterparts posted at the check point at Salpara in West Khasi Hills district on Tuesday causing panic and fear among villagers of adjoining areas.According to witn
Slack threatens Microsoft’s entire Office 365 empire: CEO
After claiming earlier this month that Microsoft Teams is not a real competitor to Slack, Stewart Butterfield, the CEO of the enterprise
Iata appeals for govt financial relief as COVID-19 takes toll on aviation sector
Since government implemented the nationwide lockdown, no airline has been allowed to fly locally or internationally.
MotoGP News: Miller joins works Ducati squad in 2021
One-time MotoGP race winner Jack Miller will step up to the factory Ducati team for the 2021 season, with an option to extend his stay by a further year
Galvez calls for probe on blast in Maguindanao
Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. on Tuesday called for an investigation of the explosion in Barangay Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, that killed two children and wounded several others on May 24.
Hand sanitiser dispensers for courts, police stations in St Elizabeth
BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — A three-week campaign to raise money and equipment rece...
Fire guts parts of Tema community one market
Fire destroyed parts of one of Tema’s biggest market, the community one (1) market Tuesday evening.
NC condemns assault on senior cardiologist, seeks thorough probe into incident
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Texas Supreme Court Halts Expansion Of Mail-In Voting
Voters can’t cite a lack of immunity to the coronavirus as a reason for getting a mail-in ballot, the court ruled.
Rand falls as Sino-US friction dents risk appetite
The rand fell on Wednesday following global weakness in emerging market currencies due to increasing Sino-US friction over China’s proposed security law for Hong Kong, retreating the two-month high seen a day before.
Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption
ROME - After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A soccer league can resume after the coronavirus stoppage.
In Canada, non-status women are being left behind
Non-status women remain largely invisible in the COVID-19 public health response and emergency support programs.
Mercedes-Benz launches C 63 AMG Coupe and AMG GT R, company says planned launches on track
The launch of its first all-electric car EQC has suffered a delay due to the nationwide lockdown.
Map Highlights Arsenic in Groundwater Contamination
As many as 220 million people around the world may be at risk of drinking groundwater contaminated with arsenic, according to a new study published by
Abofu residents live in fear of imminent floods
Residents of Abofu, near Achimota in Accra, say they are living in fear of imminent floods as the Hydrological Services Department (HSD) has deferred to September, its intended rehabilitation of their stretch of the Odawa drain.
Raja Risalu, a folk play, was presented by Department of Culture on YouTube channel
A folk play Raja Risalu was presented by Department of Culture on YouTube channel. The play was presented unde the online presentation initiative by culture department. The play was directed by Pandit Omprakash Sharma. It is to be noted that in view of the worldwide crisis of Coronavirus, a
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election
Defense Department officials are reportedly planning to brief President Donald Trump on several options to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan, including one to pull them out before the 2020 US presidential election in November.
Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers post COVID-19
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for "crazy numbers".
'Milestone' pay deal reached for teacher aides
The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle an historic pay equity claim for teacher aides.
DNA confirms body found near Wewe River is of murdered Andile Mbuthu - family
The 16-year-old was kidnapped and assaulted late last month after being accused of stealing alcohol from a local tavern.
US offers to mediate between China, India on border row
The US on Wednesday revealed that it has offered to mediate in the ongoing standoff between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Dabur's Q4 net profit falls 24% YoY; domestic volume declines at 14.6%
Consolidated EBITDA stood at Rs 352.3 crore against CNBC-TV18 poll of Rs 475 crore while EBITDA margin came at 18.9 percent against CNBC-TV18 poll of 21.8 percent.
JK receives 15 COVID-19 special flights
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Sessions goes after Tuberville's coaching record in challenging him to debate
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions challenged Tommy Tuberville, his opponent for the Alabama Republican Senate nomination, to a series of five debates as the two hammer each other in an
The lockdown can hurt ISPs – Depending on the impact in the coming months
The ISP industry is one of the least impacted by the lockdown, but concerns remain over the long-term economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Video shows cop kneeling on neck of black man who died
MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AP) — A black man who died in police custody in Minneap...
‘Close Them Down’: Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media Platforms
Twitter fact-checked the president on one of his tweets for the first time Tuesday.
Grants diversified for community and creative groups during lockdown
News from WCC Community and creative groups have had to adapt and diversify during Covid-19, which was reflected in the applications for funding approved by Wellington City Council this week.
NHL unveils return-to-play format in the event 2019-20 season can resume
The NHL has a plan. Now it's hoping to eventually get the green light.The league unveiled a return-to-play format Tuesday that calls time on the rest of the
Trade War 2.0 or worse? Trump strips Hong Kong of its special trading status, dramatically escalating US-China tensions
In a move that will almost certainly have an impact on global consumer tech supply chains, US President Donald Trump's administration dramatically escalated simmering tensions with China by revoking Hong Kong's special trade status.
Qualcomm XR Viewer Program Gains Momentum With Operators
Analyst Anshel Sag discusses the latest news around Qualcomm's XR Viewer program and its inroads with operators.
China's efforts to bring citizens back from India have nothing to do with border tension: Global Times
Global Times, considered Chinese government's mouthpiece, has said that the “voluntary repatriation plan” should be seen a “normal service” and should not be linked to the ongoing border tension.
Teams will be bigger than Windows – Microsoft 365 boss
Corporate VP for Microsoft 365 Jeff Teper believes that Microsoft Teams could become more widely used than the company’s Windows operating system.
Montreal Shatters May Temperature Record With A 98°F High On Wednesday
Wednesday's high temperature of 98°F in Montreal, Quebec, is one of the city's hottest temperatures on record.
Grand Slam winners to play in new Charleston tennis event
Australian Open champions Victoria Azarenka and Sofia Kenin and U.S. Open winners Sloane Stephens and Bianca Andreescu will take part in the Credit One Bank Invitational team tennis event in Charlesto
Harare man jailed for conning Singaporean investor
A 38-year-old Harare man has been jailed an effective 7 years for conning a Singaporean investor in a USD$500 000 business venture.
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister. Domestic passenger flights are currently permitted to operate from all airports in the country except the ones in West Bengal.
Lockdown worth it, say four Duterte men
"Strict lockdown measures have succeeded in flattening the increase of COVID-19 cases." Four cabinet members, Presidential Legal Counsel Sal Panelo, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez, and Labor Secretary Silvestro Bello, reacted to my May 13 column, “Now, it’s modified,” in which I said “the strictest lockdown in Asia has produced the worst wrong results.”
Father of Aston Villa boss Dean Smith dies at the age of 79
Ron Smith, a lifelong Villa fan, died after a four-week battle against coronavirus.
‘The 100’: Why Bellamy Won’t Be In All Of The Final Season Episodes
Where is Bellamy Blake? Bob Morley's absence in 'The 100' final episodes explained.
4 more positive virus tests at Premier League clubs
Four more people at three English Premier League clubs have produced positive findings for the coronavirus following the latest round of tests.
Coons: CCP's Actions Against Hong Kong 'Demand a Response' - Sanctions 'Appropriate'
On Wednesday's "Hugh Hewitt Show," Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) stated that the Chinese Communist Party's actions against Hong Kong will "demand a response | Clips
Scott Disick and Sofia Richie have reportedly broken up after 3 years of dating, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The 37-year-old "Flip It Like Disick" star and the 21-year-old model have reportedly split but remain in touch.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions
Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.
Brain Freeze: Biden Misstates Dates of D-Day, Delaware Independence
Joe Biden told supporters during a campaign livestream on Wednesday that D-Day occurred on "December the 7th." | Politics
Dinner for the devils: Fidel Castro ate 20 scoops of ice cream a day, Idi Amin gave very saucy orders, while Saddam Hussein's attempts in the kitchen bombed - just a few of the bizarre insights from chefs of the great dictators
Polish writer Witold Szablowski spent four years tracking down the chefs who cooked for some of the world's most sadistic and feared dictators.
Cleveland Browns Offered Jadeveon Clowney The ‘Most Money’ He’s Seen In Free Agency
(Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) The Cleveland Browns continue to be the rumored favorites to sign free agent defender Jadeveon…
Officer fired after allegedly saying it was 'unfortunate' virus didn't kill all black people
A police officer in Louisiana has been fired after allegedly posting a comment on Facebook that said it was "unfortunate" the coronavirus did not kill all black people.
Dan Carter's embarrassing first time meeting rugby superstar: 'I was giving him advice like he was my own son'
Dan Carter, who always seems down for a good time, has revealed the one night he
CFL informs member clubs its allowing limited access to team facilities
TORONTO - The CFL is allowing its teams to reopen their fitness facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.The league sent a memo to its member clubs Wednesday
Coronavirus couples risk meeting to see if sparks fly in person
Singles have been forced to get creative with dating during the pandemic.
Locusts swarm UP and Maharashtra, high alert in Punjab; Government to deploy drones
About 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now, the agriculture ministry said.
Galway woman's heartbreak after daughter (7) had to get leg amputated
Saoirse Ruane came home from school with a sore leg last November - but it turned out to be something much worse than the family had feared
Man breaks into bank to heat up Hot Pockets: ‘Hell yeah it was worth it’
A California man was busted for breaking into a bank so he could use its microwave to heat up Hot Pockets on Wednesday — and he doesn’t regret a thing. “Hell yeah it was worth
Goldman Sachs warns of a 'start-and-stop' economic recovery
The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, says Goldman Sachs president John Waldron.
Belkin’s new smart speaker combines high-end audio, Google Assistant support, and wireless phone charging into one handy package
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Aadhaar-based paperless KYC process allowed for opening NPS account | Personal Finance News
New Delhi: Pension fund regulator PFRDA on Wednesday said it has allowed Aadhaar-based paperless KYC process for onboarding of new … Aadhaar-based paperless KYC process allowed for opening NPS account | Personal Finance News Read More »
Las Vegas given the green light to resume boxing and MMA events
Las Vegas has been given the go ahead by the Nevada Athletic Commission to host boxing and mixed ...
Journalist Graydon Carter’s not-so-secret satirical identity
Carter’s nom de plume, Godfrey Daniel, is borrowed from a W.C. Fields gag in which the comedian invoked the name
Pompeo told Congress Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China. Here’s what that means.
The secretary of state made the declaration as China prepares to pass a controversial national security law.
Stock Market Wrap-Up: Why Tesla's Price Cuts and Beyond Meat's Stock Drop Shouldn't Worry You
The stock market posted another round of gains.
Nissan to Begin Phased Restart of Coronavirus-Halted US Production 1 June - Statement
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Japanese automaker Nissan announced in a statement that it plans to reopen two auto assembly and parts factories in the United States beginning 1...
Fuji TV to end reality show 'Terrace House' after cast member's death
Fuji Television will terminate the latest series in its popular reality show "Terrace House," the Japanese broadcaster said Wednesday, four days after one of its cast members was found dead in a suspected suicide believed to have links with cyber-bullying fueled by her behavior in an episode. Hana Kimura, a…
Quibi Finally Adds Airplay Streaming Support for TV Viewing
Quibi just got a fraction more watchable for iPhone users who will now be able to cast the app onto their TV through Quibi Airplay streaming support.
6 in 10 voters say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine shot when it's available, Fox News Poll finds
Six out of 10 registered voters plan to get a vaccine for the coronavirus when one becomes available, according to a recent Fox News poll.
26 people arrested in France and Belgium over UK truck deaths
PARIS: The French prosecutor's office said on Wednesday (May 27) that 26 people have been arrested in France and Belgium in connection with the ...
Erdington road closed after police incident
Gravelly Hill was closed following an incident at around 8.30pm
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens
The US death toll is higher than fatalities from the seasonal flu going back to the 1957-1958 season, when 116,000 died.The coronavirus has killed more people than the AIDS epidemic did from 1981 through 1989
WERE: How far is too far during a health crisis?
Some mistakes are avoidable, especially those that instil fear instead of trust from the public.
Kano workers issue two weeks ultimatum to Government over slashing of salaries
Kabiru Ado, the state’s Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, stated this at a joint news conference on Wednesday in Kano.
Lifting league trophy without fans would be strange: Henderson
Lifting the English Premier League trophy without fans there to see it would be a “pretty strange” experience, Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson has said. Liverpool need just six points from their remaining nine games to win the league for the first time in 30 years, but...
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.
NYC man accused of stealing from doctor fighting coronavirus released without bail
A 29-year-old vagrant accused of swiping $11,000 worth in various items from an out-of-state volunteer coronavirus doctor is back out on the streets, authorities said Wednesday. Ronaldo Lewis was
Nvidia introduces 'opt-in' policy for GeForce Now to prevent game removals
Unfortunately, it hasn't all been smooth sailing. In GeForce Now's early days, Nvidia jumped the gun a bit in terms of game availability by serving games they didn't have an explicit agreement to offer. As a result, shortly after the…
Surrey optimistic cricket will resume this summer as club keep an eye on 2021
Professional cricket is on hold until at least July 1.
Boeing to lay off more than 13,000 workers including 6,700 involuntary job cuts as the aerospace giant reels from coronavirus crisis
Boeing announced Wednesday it will lay off around 13,000 workers including 6,770 involuntary cuts while 5,520 staffers were accepted for voluntary severance packages.
Gunna Calls Young Thug The Best Rapper Alive
“Anybody can rap and make songs but you’re making real songs. It’s hard to do that.”
EDITORIAL: Ease human-animal crisis
The increased attacks could see the people resort to killing the animals, which is illegal.
High school girls basketball: Cushing hires Jake Phillips as head coach
Former Newcastle assistant girls basketball coach Jake Phillips will take over as the Tigers head coach, Phillips announced on Facebook Wednesday morning.
Auckland cafe Circus Circus takes down sign telling employees to 'speak English' after backlash
"Out of respect to your work colleagues, English is to be spoken at all times."
Nationalisation of Reserve Bank: What SA can learn from New Zealand
New Zealand’s handling of policymaking regarding its central bank holds lessons for SA when it comes to plans to nationalise Reserve Bank, writes Hlengani Mathebula.
AUD/USD stretches recovery moves beyond 0.6600 despite US-China tussle
AUD/USD extends the late-US session recoveries while trading around 0.6620 at the start of Thursday’s Asian session. Although concerns surrounding the
Value rotation was the last thing big funds thought would happen
Up 5.2 per cent this week, value stocks in the Russell 1000 Index are poised to beat their growth counterparts by the most in 11 years.
Chevy And GMC Don't Want You To Miss This Incredible Truck Deal
Despite the economic slowdown resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, there is one bright spot: pickup tru...
WWE Superstars remember late Shad Gaspard in a moving tribute video
WWE Superstars became quite emotional remembering the great human being that was Shad Gaspard.
Abused wife Sally Challen wins court battle to inherit estate of the husband she beat to death
Sally Challen, a woman who beat her controlling husband, Richard, to death with a hammer in 2010 after decades of emotional abuse can inherit his estate, a judge has ruled.
SpaceX launch postponed due to stormy weather
Lift-off was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon
Wall Street Close: Bulls holding the reigns still and defying gravity
US benchmarks impressed yet again on the bid as a classic case of fear of missing out could well be drawing the less committed, or late decision-makin
Coronavirus News: 'Miracle preemie' born to mom in coma goes home from Long Island hospital
A "miracle preemie" born during the COVID-19 pandemic to a mother who was in a coma went home from the hospital Wednesday to a rousing ovation from doctors, nurses and other staff members.
World Rugby rejects invitational tournament proposal to help struggling unions
World Rugby has quickly dismissed suggestions for a major international tournament to be held in England next year to ease the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis.
Anderson Cooper Unloads On Trump As U.S. Pandemic Death Toll Surpasses 100,000: ‘What A Little Man’
America hit a sad milestone on Wednesday as the U.S. death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic surpassed 100,000. While presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered a heartfelt message to those mourning the loss of loved ones, telling Americans that "the nation grieves with you," President Donald Trump has been focused on a debunked conspiracy theory that…
US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
The United States said Wednesday it was ending waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the verge of collapse. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was responding to Iran's "brinkmanship" of nuclear steps, which have been
Orange County sheriff says he won't enforce public mask order
The Orange County sheriff on Tuesday made it clear he will not enforce an order issued over the weekend requiring people to wear cloth face coverings in public.
Chinese state TV could face fine in UK for biased HK coverage
CTGN in hot water for only showing pro-China viewpoint
Super spreader: Kerala slams Centre for trains sent without heads-up
Kerala government has raised objections to the handling of special trains by the Railways ministry, saying its method of sending trains without prior information could derail the state's protocol to control the coronavirus.
Chinese President Xi Jingping orders army to scale up military training, anticipates 'worst case scenarios': Report
Top military sources told Zee News that India has further increased its strength in Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley
Gran battered by workmate during rammy at wake in East Kilbride pub
Grant Rankin, 25, admitted assaulting 52-year-old Elizabeth Richardson in Greenhills Bar when they were attending a wake for a colleague at DHL Sainsbury's.
Mbappe goes mad for Klopp & Liverpool when asked simple Premier League question
Kylian Mbappe was asked if he watches the Premier League in an interview yesterday, but it sounds like he only really pays attention to Jurgen Klopp’s Reds! The PSG forward is celebrating his…
Youth panel’s complaint redressal goes online
The Kerala State Youth Commission’s complaint redressal procedure has gone online in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.The first complaint was from V.R. Rahul of Varanad, Cherthala, throu
Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
TOKYO — Japan will compile a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package that includes significant direct spending, to stop the coronavirus pandemic pushing the world’s third-largest economy deeper into recession, a budget draft seen by Reuters showed on Wednesday.
Hundreds more security forces sent to the Greek-Turkish border
The Armed Forces and the Hellenic Police are on full alert and vigilant after the new barrage of challenges from Turkey against Greece.
Gary Murphy column: European Tour stars ready for some rounds in the 80s
The Tour is reportedly going back to the future with a five week festival plan
Edgy Surry Hills offices hit the market
Developer Cornerstone is looking to sell the assets – at 10-14 Waterloo Street and No. 1 Lacey at 119 Kippax Street – in one line or separately, as it looks for new redevelopment and adaptive re-use projects.
'Harry Potter' author to publish fairytale free for locked-down children
JK Rowling said she would release online bed-time story she wrote 10 years ago for her kids
Ram Gopal Varma shoots a film on Coronavirus amidst lockdown, Amitabh Bachchan gives a shout-out to 'Sarkaaar'
Ram Gopal Varma has surprised everyone with his film on the current pandemic. Titled ‘Coronavirus’, the filmmaker recently released the trailer of the
Nvidia AI tech recreates Pacman code from watching it being played
Nvidia says it has developed AI technology which can re-create the code that created Pacman just from watching the game being played.
Picture of the Day – May 27
Tottenham have a special bond with the FA Cup.
NHL to restart with 24-team playoff in two hub cities
CALGARY: The National Hockey League (NHL) announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and proceed directly to a 24-team playoff staged in two hub cities.NHL Commissioner G
Johnson to face grilling from senior MPs as Dominic Cummings controversy continues
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face questions at a Commons committee meeting later today.
Sharks’ unspoken roster blow in Xerri drug scandal
Get ready for the return of the 2020 season by joining Ben Ikin and Paul Kent as they discuss the game’s big issues on Fox League’s NRL360 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 6.30pm.
No Straight Roads Delayed To “Later In The Summer”
No Straight Roads was previously announced to have a 30 June release date. But it looks like the game will not be able to make it for the date it was
Singapore fintech firm secures $17M to build out platform | ZDNet
Raking in $17 million in its latest fund raising, GoBear will be looking to build up a "full-fledged financial services platform" and tap an estimated base of 300 million in the region who remain underserved by existing market offerings.
Ireland could see 'repeated lockdowns and wide financial distress' during three-year recession
The virus may see our national debt soar by 60%
Nevada governor green-lights June 4 reopening of casinos; Las Vegas gets ready
Shut down by the coronavirus, casinos get the go-ahead to start business again with social distancing in place.
Explained: Why Donald Trump wants the US to exit the Open Skies Treaty
The exit from the Open Skies Treaty is the most recent example of important pacts Washington has stepped away from during the Trump presidency, including the Paris Agreement and the Iran nuclear deal.
Prince William visits Albion and Villa during new show on men's mental health
Prince William pays a visit to West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa football clubs during an upcoming documentary on mental health.
Private-public sector partnership helps the poor
THE DELIVERY of care packages to several St Catherine communities on Saturday was the culmination of a well coordinated and supported private-public sector partnership aimed at providing relief to some vulnerable persons living below the poverty...
How NSW released COVID data by postcode
NSW is using an innovative data privacy check to allow the quick release of daily local COVID-19 data without it being re-identified afterwards.
New Jersey Man Charged in Mask Price-Gouging Scheme
Federal prosecutors in New York Tuesday announced the arrest of a New Jersey used car salesman accused of participating in a $45 million scheme to resell respirator masks to the city of New York at wildly inflated prices.
5 New Cases of Coronavirus reported in Meghalaya -
The coronavirus, which originated from China, has spread to every corner of the world today and India is also dealing
Leaders at UBA Africa Day seek economic recovery
Global leaders have emphasised the need for strong collaborations between governments and the private sector to achieve quick recovery for African....
Virus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile – WHO
With about 730,000 cases and more than 39,500 deaths from COVID-19 reported as of May 25, Latin America outpaces Europe and the United States in the number of daily infections
Ex-Citi banker's alleged ties at issue in insider trading appeal
When prosecutors knew about possible links between a former Citigroup banker and a wealthy businessman will be one of the issues reviewed.
Primark's new rules for when stores reopen
Shops will be allowed to welcome back customers in England from June 15
Agriculture department claims Pakistan is the new breeding spot of locusts
BR Kadwa, the deputy director of the agriculture department said that Pakistan has become a new breeding ground of desert locusts that are entering Rajasthan from adjoining areas in Pakistan.
Twitter Adds Fact-Check to Trump Tweet for 1st Time
Trump condemned the action taken by Twitter and claimed the company was "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election"
Rupee settles 5 paise lower at 75.71 against US dollar
The rupee opened weak.
Darvel group serving up food and friendship during lockdown
The Darvel Dinner ladies sprung into action before the pandemic took hold.
Survey: Hanover bars and taverns doing well
WESTERN BUREAU: MASHARIO BISSASOR, the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) parish manager for Hanover, says that based on the ongoing survey being undertaken in the parish, the bars and taverns have been meeting the standard outlined to combat...
Daichi Kamada's first Bundesliga goal helps Frankfurt rally for draw
Midfielder Daichi Kamada scored his first goal in Germany's top flight on Tuesday, helping Eintracht Frankfurt snap a five-match losing run in the leag
Federal Court picks up torch in Qantas' stand-down test case
The ruling on whether Qantas and Jetstar illegally stood down engineers during the COVID-19 pandemic could have widespread ramifications for companies around the nation.
Asian shares slip as new Hong Kong tensions rise
Hong Kong shares led declines among major regional indexes, with Hang Seng falling 0.46%, though it kept a bit of distance from a two-month low touched on Monday. MSCI's ex-Japan Asia-Pacific index lost 0.12%, with mainland Chinese shares down a similar amount.
Trump Considering Full Troop Pullout from Afghanistan
The US President Donald Trump on Tuesday at a White House news conference renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan, Reuters reported.
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak
The ascent, reported by Chinese state media, comes after both China and Nepal canceled the spring climbing season on the mountain that straddles their border.
US: Woman fired after backlash from racist park confrontation
Amy Cooper released an apology through a public relations service Tuesday night, saying she "reacted emotionally and made false assumptions about his intentions".
Suspect arrested over deadly arson attack at Japanese animation studio: Report
He is also accused of attempted murder over the injuries of 34 people, and possessing knives on the street without legitimate reasons, in violation of Japan's strict laws on weapons.
Trump urges end to lockdowns as US Covid-19 deaths near 100 000
Even as the United States approached the grim milestone of 100 000 Covid-19 deaths, President Donald Trump is continuing to pressurise state governors to reopen their economies.
Covid-19 fallout: Lower capex by states to weigh on EPC sector
As a result of the disruption caused by Covid-19, States staring at huge revenue deficits could reduce capital expenditure, thereby impacting the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) sector
Jaguar dealership in Shrewsbury sold to kitchen and bathroom supplier
A Jaguar dealership in Shrewsbury has been sold to a bathroom and kitchen supplier.
China-Hong Kong standoff: Riot police shield Legislative Council as protests heat up
Police said they had arrested at least 16 people, aged 14-40, involved in crimes including possession of offensive weapons, possession of tools for illegal use and dangerous driving
Covid-19: Reopening may be gradual, segmented
Experts say measures need to be put in place to ensure no Covid-19 spike after opening economy.
Was never able to dismiss Inzamam-ul-Haq, says Shoaib Akhtar
Cricket News: Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has revealed that he was never able to dismiss Inzamam-ul-Haq in the nets. The Rawalpindi Express praised the former Paki
Kerosene-filled bottle hurled at policeman’s house in Madurai
There were no injuries or damage reported, and police are investigating the case
Apple’s iPhone 11 takes over mantle for most popular smartphone from XR
In the first-quarter shipments, iPhone 11 exceeds XR shipments by about 6m to reach 19.5m, Omdia says
Radio appeal helps raise funds for Compton Care
A radio fundraising broadcast to help a city care service has shown the generous spirit of the public.
Lifting league trophy without fans would be 'strange', says Liverpool’s Henderson
LONDON, May 27 ― Lifting the Premier League trophy without fans there to see it would be a “pretty strange” experience, Liverpool's Jordan Henderson has said. Liverpool need just six points from their remaining nine games to win the league for the first time in 30 years but there is still no...
States need to Raise 20 Lakh Crore rupees to Fight Coronavirus -
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that in the wake of the crisis arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic,
Google launches a quick settings menu for customizing Gmail layout
Google has introduced a quick settings menu to customize Gmail layout. This will help to personalize and optimize Gmail in real time.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring ...
Sonic Is The Latest To Receive A Fan-Made Paper Mario Makeover
We'll take them all!
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
MIAMI >> Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast today morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.
Airtel's stake sale to get ready for a bigger fight with Jio
Analysts say that the idea behind Bharti Telecom's deleveraging is to fortify the promoter firm when financial conditions are deteriorating for companies across the board
Ola Electric to launch global electric two-wheeler; buys dutch scooter firm
Deal will bolster Ola Electric's engineering and design capabilities with Etergo's extensive vehicle development experience with leading auto firms Tesla, General Motors, Ferrari, Jaguar and BMW
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 97 south of Summerland
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision on Highway 97 yesterday afternoon.An Okanagan man in his 60s was travelling northbound on Highway 97 around 3:50 p.
New York governor meets with Trump to push for infrastructure investment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met President Donald Trump on Wednesday to press for investment in the nation’s roads, bridges and railways as U.S. states begin to reopen after the coronavirus outbreak left the economy in tatters.
Teclast P20HD tablet with a 10.1″ FHD screen, 6000mAh battery launched
Teclast has officially launched the Teclat P20HD Android tablet in China. The product comes with an affordable 799 yuan (~$112) price tag
Brazil's Troyjo to be new head of BRICS bank; SBI's Anil Kishora vice-prez
The decisions were made on Wednesday at a special meeting of the Board of Governors in accordance with the Articles of Agreement of the NDB and its procedures, a press release from the bank said
Dortmund falls short again, losing to Bayern in key match
The raucous home support was silent and the Yellow Wall was invisible, all because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Man Shoots Three People Dead Before Attempting Suicide in Western France - Reports
More than twenty gendarmes have been dispatched to the scene of the crime. The police have launched an investigation into the matter.
Nigeria renews Gernot Rohr contract as Super Eagles coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday announced that it has concluded all contractual agreements with Gernot Rohr to remain the coach of the country's national team.
It was not the West Indian way: Curtly Ambrose on sledging
We never believed in sledging or saying things to the batsmen, says Ambrose
Joe Biden says basement lockdown is ‘working pretty well’ for campaign
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden clapped back at President Trump and his GOP allies following weeks of being mocked for observing social distancing guidelines and remaining on lockdown in his
#Gimme5 challenge launched by Suffolk Dog Day organisers after event is cancelled by coronavirus
The organisers of the much-loved Suffolk Dog Day have started a new social media challenge after the planned annual event fell victim to the coronavirus outbreak.
'Husband suffocated wife because he didn't want to pay for divorce'
Prosecutors say Elledge strangled or suffocated his wife because he did not want to pay for a divorce
Mouni Roy's post dance session pictures will drive away your lockdown blues!
Mouni Roy loves to keep fans updated about her day-to-day activities through social media posts. The actress is currently stranded in Dubai due to loc
IRCTC special train tickets: Booking & cancellation of train tickets possible at post offices too!
The train ticket booking or cancellation facility for IRCTC special trains is also available at Indian Railways' computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters in railway premises or reservation centers as well as Common Service Centers (CSC).
London markets make ‘solid’ gains as trading optimism continues
London’s top flight closed 76.49 points higher at 6,144.25p at the end of trading on Wednesday.
Positivity in times of panic
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Mapusa-based Ashish Kumar is on a mission to inspire and spread hope. NT BUZZ gets you the scoop ANNA FERNANDES | NT BUZZ With
‘India’s Australia Test series from Dec. 3’
The plan does not include any quarantine hub for the visitors, say host media reports
Ford disinfects police cruisers by 'roasting' them
Ford's software cranks the heat in police cruisers to disinfect them and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Justice League Snyder Cut news, rumours and release date
Zack Snyder's original vision for the 2017 film Justice League (AKA as the Synder Cut) will be released on HBO Max next year - here's everything you need to know
Bangor man (31) caught with 60 cannabis plants spared jail
A 31-year-old Bangor man who was caught with 60 cannabis plants has been spared jail - but warned he will be imprisoned if he breaks a court order.
Chhattisgarh: Maoists release Minpa encounter video, show weapons looted from slain jawans
The March 21 attack was one of the deadliest by Maoists on security personnel in recent times.
Saudi Arabia's crown prince and Putin agree to 'close coordination' on oil output
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a telephone call, agreed on further "close coordination" on oil output restrictions, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. They also both noted the importance of joint efforts aimed at reaching the agreements within the OPEC+ group in April on oil production curbs, the Kremlin said.
Twitter has been on a roll but edit feature still elusive
The much-requested and much-awaited edit button for Twitter is still not arriving anytime soon (or maybe at all) but that doesn’t mean that the social media platform is taking it easy. In fact, the…
You can now download Windows 10 Version 2004 via the Media Creation Tool
It’s now widely believed that Microsoft will release Windows 10 Version 2004, a.k.a Windows 10 May 2020 Update to the general public tomorrow and that means we’re less than 24 hours away from the roll-out. It also means that the new major Windows 10 update isn’t officially available for the general public. The easiest way […]
How We Might Respond to a Pandemic Were Society Not So Dominated by the State
The state currently enjoys a vastly unbalanced share of the power within a society, such an arrangement is not in any way preordained, and the assumption that it must be betrays a narrowness of vision and a lack of historical knowledge
Covid19: Huawei ICT Academy hosts online training for students
Huawei Technologies has not relented on its efforts to ensure Nigerian students registered under its Authorized Information and Network Academy are trained in core ICT skills in the face of the Covid19 pandemic. The company moved its classes online, engaging hundreds of students across the country on their computer screens from the comfort of their […]
Alabama man busted for murder of wife, sister-in-law and her boyfriend
An Alabama man accused of murdering his wife, sister-in-law and her boyfriend was busted by federal marshals this week following a manhunt, police said. Carson Peters, 58, of Danville, was on the lam
Trump job approval falls to 2-year low in Rasmussen poll
President Trump's job approval sank toward a two-year low on Wednesday, according to a survey from the right-leaning polling firm Rasmussen.
NLC protests slash in workers’ salaries, gives Ganduje 14 days to make U-turn
Organised labour in Kano has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government to pay back the deduction it made to workers' salaries or they go on strike.
Girl, 11, plunges 200ft and breaks her back after falling through a gap on a glass walkway in a Chinese park
The 11-year-old dropped to the ground after her safety harness 'fell off', Chinese authorities said. The walkway comprises of dozens of see-through panes with gaps in between.
Amrapali case: ED attaches JP Morgan India accounts worth Rs 187 crore
The Supreme Court on Friday had allowed the agency to attach the investment banking firm's assets to recover the amount identified as proceeds of crime under PMLA
Tragedy of migrant crisis in India revealed in disturbing video of child trying to wake up dead mother at railway station in Bihar
A toddler's vain attempt to wake up his dead mother from eternal sleep on a railway platform in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Wednesday presented the most poignant picture of the massive migrant tragedy
Adesina hits back over graft accusations, vows to continue working
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption.
Suffolk hairdresser campaigns to get stylists to embrace colour as they look to re-open
The owner of Saxmundham hairdresser’s Heavenly Hair has called for fellow stylists to ditch black uniforms as they look to return to work.
Biden accuser’s credentials, expert testimony under scrutiny
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — State prosecutors in California are investigating the credentials that Tara Reade, the former Senate staffer who has accused Joe Biden of assaulting her in 1993, attested to...
PCB Against Rescheduling of T20 World Cup: Official
A PCB official, ahead of the International Cricket Council meetings beginning on Thursday to discuss the fate of the World T20, said that Pakistan’s stance will be to push for a wait and watch policy.
Disney World hopes to open some parks on July 11, says it will require masks and temperature checks
The theme park will require employees and guests to wear masks and get temperature checks at park entrances.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.
Storm alert: Hurricanes are getting stronger
New environmental evidence suggests that hurricanes are becoming stronger. Longer-term environmental data signals variations are occurring, with more intense storms being recorded.
Under pressure, black holes feast
A new, Yale-led study shows that some supermassive black holes actually thrive under pressure.
Informa Markets To Launch The Industry’s Largest Digital Tradeshow
Changes are coming! Informa Markets Fashion and wholesale e-commerce platform NuORDER have partnered to launch the industry’s largest digital tradeshow, which will debut alongside Informa’s
13 YouTube channels to turn yourself from wagecuck to finance god
It seems budgeting, saving, and investing are all the rage nowadays, and that everyone’s joining the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. This is reflected by the increasing popularity of budgeting and trading apps, ETFs (exchange traded funds, baskets of stocks you can invest in to spread your risk), and business news sites. But who […]
Michelin-starred takeout: French chef Guy Savoy turns to lockdown deliveries
PARIS (Reuters) - It’s not your typical takeout menu, even in Paris: raw trout in a sour cream followed by quail confit with a cauliflower and almond sauce. Then again, in normal times three-star Michelin chef Guy Savoy doesn’t do delivery.
US declares Hong Kong no longer enjoying autonomy
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer enjoys the autonomy promised by Beijing, stripping the financial hub of its special status under US law. Hours before Beijing will hold a key vote on a controversial new security law on Hong Kong, Pompeo sent a notice to Congress
'In-person' G7 more effective, but deal with safety concerns first, Trudeau says
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an in-person gathering of G7 leaders would be more effective than the virtual alternative, but he wants to m
Edo Guber: I'm in the race to develop Edo, serve my people - Ize-Iyamu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Wednesday said his ambition to govern...
Summer hosepipe ban fears after one of driest Springs ever with less than 3.5in of rain since March
FEARS of a Summer hosepipe ban are growing today after one of the driest Springs on record. The Met Office said that less than 3.5in (86mm) of rain has fallen since the start of March. Reservoir le…
Coffee quality likely to drop as farmers struggle to offload unsold harvest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The quality of coffee from a lot of farmers will likely be compromised as many who failed to get buyers to take their produce decided to heap it in their homes. This is according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) managing director Emmanuel Ilamulemye, who spoke during an …
Surprise! All 8 Harry Potter movies are on HBO Max
Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter all in one place?
Japandroids Announce New Live Album And Share Video For Heart Sweats
Watch Japandroids' new video for Heart Sweats, taken from their upcoming live album Massey Fucking Hall.
‘Samsung Money’ adds a physical debit card to Pay w/ account, more [Updated]
Later this year, Samsung is set to debut a new take on Samsung Pay that adds a physical debit card and account called "Samsung Money."
Covid-19: France bans treatment of coronavirus patients with hydroxychloroquine
Under new rules, the drug can be used only in clinical trials to test its efficacy against the coronavirus.
For Covid patients: Ahmedabad’s VS Hospital board members seek HC help to use health facility to full strength
The hospital’s request comes at a time when several private hospitals have refused to come on board to treat Covid patients or continue to negotiate with the AMC on the treatment charges.
Here’s Everything We Learned From The Last of Us Part II’s State of Play Presentation
With The Last of Us Part II just weeks away, here are some of the biggest details we noticed from Naughty Dog's presentation and extended gameplay sequence.
Microsoft's new project management tool, Outlook Spaces, now in beta
Outlook Spaces, also known as Project Moca, is available in beta. The project management tool allows you to bring content together from around the web into organized plans.
North Las Vegas woman, 19, accused of sex trafficking of minor
A North Las Vegas woman has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking a youth for the purposes of prostitution, police said.
Salary deduction: Kano NLC gives Ganduje two weeks ultimatum or face strike action
The Kano State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has on Wednesday given a two weeks ultimatum to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources
The WHO Foundation is being created as an independent grant-making entity that will support the organization's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges
"God-given talent" Lionel Messi is on another level, claims Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas revealed that Lionel Messi was manhandled by opposition players in his younger days.
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket To 132 Following 76 New Cases| BREAKING
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket in a rather alarming development. Of the 76 new cases recorded todaywere returness from neighbouring countries
7 charts that show the silver linings of an otherwise horrible pandemic, from people saving more to the cleanest air in decades
By all measures, the coronavirus pandemic has crippled the United States economy: Unemployment is at record highs, lines for food banks circle entire city blocks, and the rate of business bankruptcies has accelerated.
COVID-19: EU aims to back struggling south with fiscal shock and awe
Blueprint will form central plank of EU’s response to coronavirus pandemic’s impact
Judge rules property fund to pay costs of dispute over warehouse access
Case concerned access to property on Long Mile Road
McDonald's to reopen all UK and Ireland stores in June
Burger chain will reopen all 1,000 branches by 4 June with coronavirus safety measures
Moral Choice Machine: AI May Replicate Human Values to Make Decisions, Study Finds
A neural network has “read” religious texts, books and news articles from different periods in history to make human-like moral choices. Scientists believe that their...
Slain UNC student’s mother hopes new documentary will shed light on unsolved murder: ‘I need to keep going for her’
Connie Hedgepeth is hoping someone will finally come forward and reveal what really happened to her daughter
The HyperX Cloud Mix headset on sale for $130 combines Bluetooth and gaming
Includes 40mm dual-chamber drivers for hi-res audio, a flexible detachable boom mic for communicating while gaming, and Bluetooth with a 20-hour battery life for portability. Go wired for gaming so you don't have to worry about the battery.
Rural Economic Development Minister open to internet being a public utility to increase access
Rural Economic Development Minister Mayam Monsef says she is open to internet access being a public utility to increase rural access.
Bobby Hurley’s private war with Arizona State after wife’s sexual harassment claim
Bobby Hurley and his athletic director are at odds, clashing over allegations of sexual harassment committed by a major Arizona State donor. In an email exchange, Hurley expressed his displeasure with
43-year-old woman sanitation worker found dead in lift at St Georges Hospital
The body of a 43-year-old woman sanitation staffer at the St George's Hospital near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus was found in a lift at the hospital under mysterious circumstances on Wednesday morning.
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go
Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
The layoffs are expected to be concentrated in the Seattle area, home to Boeing's commercial-airplanes business. The defense and space division is stable and will help blunt the impact of the decline in air travel and demand for passenger jets.
IH reassures parents
Some local students will be headed back to class for the last month of the school year next week, and Interior Health wants to reassure parents who may be nervous.
Ex-Watergate prosecutors say judge has legal duty to review facts in Flynn case
Sixteen former Watergate prosecutors on Wednesday said U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan should be allowed to review all the facts before deciding whether to grant a Justice Department request to drop the criminal case against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn
Arunma Oteh defends Adesina over allegations of fraud at AfDB
US treasury secretary, Mr. Steven Mnuchin, rejected plans by AfDB's board to end the investigation against Akin Adesina and called for an independent probe.
South Dublin office investment sells for €1.35m
Private investor in line for 6.73% yield from purchase of fully let Sandyford property
Radical steps for protection of migrant labour; best way to push demand and employment opportunities
Our capitalist-feudal system views labour as a factor of production and not human beings.
Trump urges Republicans to block bill extending FISA provisions
President Trump on Tuesday urged House Republicans to oppose legislation extending Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act provisions, citing abuses of the law against his 2016 campaign.
Pop-up bike lanes proposed for Brisbane CBD
The proposal, detailed by Bicycling Queensland, was presented to the council and the state government.
Ahmedabad: ‘Official transferred for self-promotion, scaring people’
The campaign, under the hashtag #StopTargetingGujarat, launched on Monday in English, Gujarati and Hindi by the BJP IT Cell has been widely circulated on social media platforms.
Two arrested after disabled man in wheelchair robbed at ATM
Two men have now been arrested over the alleged heartless robbery of a wheelchair-bound man at an ATM in Sydney’s CBD. The 42-year-old man, who suffers from spastic diplegia (paraplegia) cerebral…
Ralphs security guard pulls gun on shopper during confrontation in San Bernardino - VIDEO
A bystander captured video of a security guard at a Ralphs in San Bernardino drawing a gun on a shopper who was refusing to leave the store.
The winner of Fortnite's Asia FNCS Invitational has been caught cheating
Sekosama has been stripped of their prize money and suspected for a fortnight.
Buhari eulogises Clark at 93, Soun at 94 - The Nation Nigeriaa
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, to continue to work for the ...
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 500
Human rights activists say the figures may be underreported.
Gastonia venue operator wants clarification regarding reopening for event spaces
A venue operator in Gastonia wants clarification from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper regarding the reopening of event spaces in the state.
George Floyd's cousins speak out about heartbreak over his death in Minneapolis police custody
The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe, are calling for action after viewing the video of the altercation.
‘Teen Mom OG’ Recap: Catelynn & Tyler Exclude Butch From Vaeda’s 1st Birthday Party
On the May 26 episode of 'Teen Mom OG', Catelynn and Tyler threw Vaeda a birthday party, but they excluded Butch from it.
Biden suggests many COVID-19 deaths were avoidable but for Trump's 'lack of attention and ego'
Former Vice President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that President Trump is "supposed to lead by example" when it comes to wearing a mask and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, but has failed at that and also keeping the death toll down.The U.S. is close to reaching the grim milestone
IndiGo flier tests positive after landing in Coimbatore
"No one else was seated in his vicinity, significantly reducing the possibility of transmission... The operating crew has been home quarantined for 14 days and we are in the process of notifying other passengers as per the government guidelines," the airline said.
NZ facing worst downturn in 160 years: central bank
If tough restrictions are re-imposed unemployment could rise to 18 per cent and banks would need to raise capital, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand warns.
Kenin, Stephens to play WTT season before fans at resort
LOS ANGELES, May 27 ― Reigning Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and 2017 US Open winner Sloane Stephens will compete in a 2020 World TeamTennis season played at a mountain resort with spectators starting July 12. The nine-team US circuit will stage its 45th campaign at The Greenbrier in White...
NHL moves ahead with 24-team playoff format if play resumes | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The NHL will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 — if it is able to resume play.
TV actor Arjun Bijlani's building sealed off after resident tests positive for coronavirus
The one thing Arjun said he is thankful for is that his mother is staying with his younger brother.
Trump urges House Republicans to reject FISA renewal bill
President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to reject pending legislation that would renew a set of domestic surveillance powers that lapsed two...
AirParrot 3 released with HomePod integration on Windows, improved mirroring latency, more
AirParrot is a popular utility on Mac and Windows that allows you to wireless mirror your screen or stream media files to other devices. Today, AirParrot 3 has been released for Mac and Windows, bringing performance improvements, HomePod integration, and more. One of the biggest updates with AirParrot 3 is vastly improved screen mirroring latency. […]
Rubio warns Twitter after it puts fact-check label on Trump tweet
Sen. Marco Rubio fired a warning shot at Twitter after it appended a fact-check label to President Trump’s tweets about mail-in voting.
Appalachian State eliminating men's soccer, men's tennis
Appalachian State announced it is eliminating men's soccer, men's tennis and men's indoor track and field as a cost-cutting measure amid the pandemic.
Honor Play4 Pro Vmall listing appears to reveal renders
Honor has silently listed the upcoming Honor Play4 Pro smartphone on Vmall for pre-orders with an initial payment of 100 Yuan. This amount can be between May 25 and June 8 and the final payment can be done on June 8 and June 9. Hence, it appears that the company announce the Honor Play4 Pro …
Amazon in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox: WSJ
(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) is in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, in a move that would expand the e-commerce giant's reach in autonomous-vehicle technology, the Wall Street Journal reported on.wsj.com/36wXJUV on Tuesday.
Adrian Peterson Wasn’t Happy With 1 Move Redskins Made This Offseason
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson wasn't happy with one offseason move the team made. Here's what.
Countries ease coronavirus lockdown after months of lockdown
Iran cafes are on after 2 months, whereas, Sri Lanka relaxes COVID-19 curfew in Colombo and Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens
Report: Afghanistan to Free 900 Taliban Terrorists This Week
Afghanistan's government is set to release 900 Taliban terrorists by Tuesday in response to a recent ceasefire ordered by the jihadis.
Man arrested over deadly 2019 arson at Japan's Kyoto Animation
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested on Wednesday after spending 10 months in hospital for treatment.
Floods hit nearly 2 lakh in seven Assam districts
Nearly two lakh people in Assam have been hit and about 9000 forced to take shelter in relief camps as the situation due to the first wave of floods w
Africa's Covid-19 cases top 115,000
The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.
Hailey Baldwin Accused Of Getting Nose Job & Other Surgeries Done, Hubby Justin Bieber Has A CLASSY Response!
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Bournemouth keeper Aaron Ramsdale reveals positive coronavirus test
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Use of cloud collaboration tools surges and so do attacks
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Study links increased urbanisation with heavy rainfall in southern cities
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Ryanair calls on State to end ‘ineffective’ quarantine for overseas travellers
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Tesla cuts car prices by up to $5,000
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Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms
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Gabba beats Perth for right to host India
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Protests, police crackdowns return to Hong Kong as Beijing tightens grip
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Tejas inducted into 18 Squadron by IAF, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter
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Covid-19 to drive €4bn loan losses in Irish banks
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Why Biden benefits by disappearing
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Cruise ship testing reveals a lot more people had coronavirus without symptoms
104 out of 128 people who tested positive were asymptomatic.
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Hong Kong: Police arrest 180, fire pepper guns on protesters
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Yes Bank brass lists 6 reasons for Rs 15,000 crore fresh capital
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The coronavirus pandemic is dominating global markets, business and politics. Here's our daily take on the most important stories, and some things to watch out for.
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No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era
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Stripe Expands to 5 More European Nations
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LG’s 48-inch CX OLED TV is finally rolling out worldwide
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Dundalk assistant among the new faces as Kenny makes three additions to Ireland backroom team
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NSW's first family-sized recovery pod shipping container arrives at Nambucca
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NSAC announces COVID-19 testing protocol for combat sports events
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has revealed how it plans to handle coronavirus testing while allowing combat sports to resume in the state.
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As Trump rails against mail-in voting, his campaign tries to make it easier for Pennsylvania supporters
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EU governments ban malaria drug for COVID-19, trial paused as safety fears grow
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Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
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Aga Khan Foundation hands over water projects
Sh3.8m water project funded by AKDN at Kenyenya Hospital officially launched.
Frank Lampard will speak to EPL star N'Golo Kante, after revised training regulations
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard will speak to star EPL midfielder N'Golo Kante, after the new phase of training was approved.
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.
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Why Moderna Stock Dropped Today
The biotech's coronavirus vaccine reportedly made some people sick.
McDonald's to reopen drive-thrus but with no breakfast items, no milkshakes and no wraps
LONG queues are expected next week when McDonald's reopens 924 branches across Britain and Ireland for drive-thru customers.
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Historic pay equity settlement imminent for teacher aides - Hipkins
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SpaceX's first crewed mission to the ISS is scrubbed for today
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Decorated greyhound trainer found dead in suspicious circumstances
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Trump threatens to 'close down' social media platforms
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Catholic Minnesota diocese to pay $22.5M to sexual assault victims
The Roman Catholic diocese of Saint Cloud in Minnesota announced in a statement Tuesday they will pay $22.5 million to 70 victims of clergy sexual assault and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Ackman says hedge fund up 27 per cent year to date, dumped Berkshire
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BoA Experiences Potential Data Breach With PPP Applications
Bank of America notified principal owners of a potential data breach after the bank uploaded loan applications of some customers to a test application platform.
Huawei CFO loses bid to dismiss US extradition request
Canadian court ruling will allow proceedings to continue against Meng Wanzhou
States Sue to Block Trump From Weakening Fuel Economy Rules
At stake in the lawsuit is the single biggest effort by the United States to fight the climate crisis.
Fed: Sharp economic decline in May leaves businesses 'pessimistic' about recovery
Economic activity “sharply” declined across the U.S.
SpaceX delays first historic crewed launch to space due to weather
Just 17 minutes left on the clock.
Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence
Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta has been among the world leaders in staunching the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, but at a staggering financial cost the province cannot afford to repeat should there be a second wave.
'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes
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A Pick n Pay outlet, seven stores owned by foreign nationals and a butchery were closed by Gauteng MEC Faith Mazibuko for contravening the law.
Arsenal could lose out on highly-rated defensive target thanks to Real Madrid stance
Arsenal could lose out on highly-rated defensive target thanks to Real Madrid stance
Twitch to stream Summer Game Fest 2020 on its platform
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Weather postpones first SpaceX launch of Nasa astronauts minutes before lift-off
An estimated 1.7 million people from around the world tuned in to the launch from The Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
Peter King Says Latest Antonio Brown Rumor Is ‘Fairly Meaningless’
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NASA SpaceX rocket launch cancelled over bad weather fears
Flight to International Space Station now put back until Saturday
Use of force protesters shut down LA highway following death of George Floyd
People protesting the use of force by law enforcement shut down part of an L.A. highway Wednesday. It was part of a Black Lives Matter march put together after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Weather delays SpaceX’s first astronaut launch from Florida
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Huawei CFO loses bid to dismiss US extradition request
Huawei Technologies chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou was dealt a setback by a Canadian court on Wednesday as she tries to avoid extradition to the US to face bank fraud charges.
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Woot is blowing out these essential Anker charging and audio accessories
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Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
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France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases
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Sight charity losing £25,000 per week in appeal for funding
A new appeal for help has gone out from a charity helping vulnerable people across the Black Country.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
News Corp to cut hundreds of jobs in restructure
News Corp is on the verge of announcing large scale job cuts as it restructures its Australian publishing business, and moves many of its regional and community newspapers into a digital only model.
KEBS distances itself from viral press statement on Gikambura-Kikuyu relief food incident
At least 20 people were taken ill after consuming suspected poisoned foodstuff
Putrajaya delays enforcing law amendment for worker housing improvement
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Ministry of Human Resources said today it would delay enforcing the amendment to a law that would have required employers to improve housing for their workers. Its minister Datuk M. Saravanan said the delay is meant to give companies more time to prepare. Parliament’s...
KTM factory team makes first meters during private test on the Red Bull Ring
After the first NASCAR races in America, Europe's first race is also back on track with the Austrian Grand Prix. However, the Red Bull Ring will already be used by KTM's MotoGP team.
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets
Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots 'fraudulent'.
Supermarkets see fastest sales jump in 26 years with online orders soaring
Kantar found that sales jumped 14.3% in the 12 weeks to May 17 in grocers, including the period of lockdown when restaurants, bars and pubs shut.
Centre, Maharashtra spar over Shramik Specials ‘going empty’
According to the Railways, based on the demand assessment provided by the Maharashtra government on May 15, 145 trains were planned.
Commentary: More action needed to bolster economy — and quickly
A dollar spent on speeding our recovery today will pay off with dividends across the decades to come.
Police called to shut down party at disused industrial unit in Gorton
The revellers left the building after officers spoke with them
PJ cops confirm online harassment of DAP reps being looked into
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The police have confirmed they are investigating the online harassment of two DAP assemblymen, after they allegedly received death threats on Facebook. Petaling Jaya police chief Asst Comm Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said a report was lodged by Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah...
Arunachal govt equipped to handle possible spike in COVID-19 cases as more people return: Khandu
Around 6,000 have returned to the state so far.
HK arrests protesters ahead of controversial law discussion
At least 15 people were arrested here on Wednesday by security forces, who have been deployed in greater numbers on the streets in recent hours, ahead of a controversial bill criminalising disrespect to the Chinese anthem being presented before in the Legislative Council.
Oil falls on demand concerns, US-China tensions
Oil prices fell on Wednesday on concerns over how quickly fuel demand will recover even as lockdowns ease in many countries with falling coronavirus cases, with U.S.-China tensions adding to the
EUR/USD: The safe-haven US dollar is gaining some ground
EUR/USD has been retreating amid intensifying Sino-American relations as speculation about the next central bank moves stands out, Yohay Elam, an anal
Congress' RS Surjewala moves SC over migrant crisis; seeks to be heard in suo motu case listed for tomorrow
Surjewala has requested in his plea that the Centre should be directed to come up with a nationwide plan to ease the pressure on India's migrant population
Hours before taking up migrant workers issue, Supreme Court got stinging letter from senior lawyers
They criticised the top court for its “self-effacing deference” to the government
Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD
The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon
Amitabh Bachchan: ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ surpasses ‘Baahubali 2’ collections, when adjusted for inflation
The Bollywood star said that his 1977 film made ₹7.25 crores upon release, a figure that would cross the ‘Baahubali 2’ collections if adjusted
Senior Arab Officials: Senior Saudi, Jordanian officials say moderate Arab states back Israel's sovereignty plan - Middle East
While Arab leaders officially oppose Israel's sovereignty plan, many have backed the plan in closed-door talks with the US.
285 killed by floods since April - CS Wamalwa
So far, 285 people have lost their lives and 810,655 others affected by floods, mudslides and landslides occasioned by heavy rains in most regions.
Arsenal: 3 improvements Joe Willock must make to reach next level
Joe Willock remains one of Arsenal's ongoing questions—what can they expect from him? Here are three things he needs to improve on first. Arsenal's youth...
Smart road infrastructure warns dumb cars
Road-side long-range sensors could provide road users in normal vehicles with warnings similar to those available in smart vehicles, according to a research project running in Germany.
Bar Council of India urges Chief Justice Bobde to re-start courts from June 1
In the letter, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra asserted that only 10 per cent of the cases are being heard these days despite the fact that there was an 80 per cent pendency of cases in trial courts.
Mexico hits new virus record of over 500 deaths reported in a day
Mexico’s health department has reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
55 Covid-related goods makers keen on investing in PH
Trade and Industry Sec. Ramon Lopez said 55 companies manufacturing products to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak have expressed interests to invest in the country.
Hospital staff with Covid-19 had protective antibodies in study
The research addresses a crucial question regarding the new coronavirus: whether people who had Covid-19, and especially those who didn’t get severely ill, develop antibodies capable of protecting them against reinfection.
Everett man identified as victim of deadly gunfire at party
William Thomas Harper III, 28, was shot to death Sunday. His alleged assailant is jailed.
Gayle King says it’s ‘open season’ on black men in America following Amy Cooper and Minneapolis incidents
Gayle King has said it’s “open season” on black men in response to two separate videos of racist behaviour, which circulated online Tuesday (26 May).
Can’t teach a bowler aggression, it has to be within you: West Indies great Curtly Ambrose
Ambrose said it was fellow Antiguan Andy Roberts who encouraged him to embrace aggression while bowling.
How To Keep Fraudsters From Scamming Banks Across Every Nook And Channel
The May FI Fraud Decisioning Playbook examines the issue of omnichannel fraud and the strategies that banks and credit unions are using to detect and thwart it.
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
TOKYO, May 27 — Unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed national security laws weighed on global shares and oil prices today, offsetting optimism about the re-opening of the world economy. Riot police fired pepper pellets on protesters in Hong Kong’s main business district, rekindling...
Innovating The ATM Beyond Cash
PYMNTS explores the influx in PPP loan applications, an overview of new ATM and ITM technologies and Redwood Credit Union's latest digital innovations.
Businessman Hamilton Ndlovu Apologises For ‘Poor Taste’
Johannesburg businessman Thabiso Hamilton Ndlovu apologises to South Africa for his 'poor taste' after a video in which he was showing
Coatbridge care home's remorse over breach of Covid-19 social distancing rules
DJ's morale-boosting visit saw vulnerable residents dance together and share a microphone
Coronavirus trailer: Ram Gopal Varma bankrolls thriller around the disease
In the trailer spanning over four minutes, we see a family struggling to embrace the possibility that a family member might be COVID-19 positive. The manner in which the trailer has been cut gives it the feel of a thriller.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Xiaomi to launch TWS earbuds in the Indian market under Redmi Phone Plus strategy
The Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, is one of the most popular brands in India. The company and its subsidiary consider the Southeast Asian market as a very important region and have said that it will launch new products under Redmi‘s “Phone-Plus” strategy. According to Xiaomi India’s Chief Marketing Officer, Anuj Sharma, “We have finalized the …
Marvel Fans, Assemble! Avengers & Iron Man 3 To Re-Release In Hong Kong On THIS Date
Just like all of us, the film world is also trying to cope up with the current situation. As a step, Hong Kong is turning out to be the best place to be for superhero genre fans. As per the new upda
'God of cricket' Tendulkar looms over India prodigy Shaw
Comparisons to India's "god of cricket" Sachin Tendulkar have not always helped Prithvi Shaw as he seeks to put a doping ban and injury worries behind him and cement his place in the national side.
Christian Mbulu: Morecambe and ex-Motherwell defender dies at the age of 23
The 23-year-old who once had a stint with Motherwell FC started his very short career at Millwall before playing for Brentwood, Braintree and Crewe Alexandria.
Paedophile jailed for 17 years for persistent abuse of young girl
Michael James Buckmaster described his own behaviour as being "disgusting, perverted and sickening".
Ola Electric buys Dutch scooter company Etergo valued at $92 million
Etergo's scooters use swappable, high energy density batteries that give it a range of up to 240 km.
Hospital in Weston-super-Mare that shut to new patients over spike in Covid-19 cases 'sees 40% of staff test positive for the infection'
A memo leaked to a local newspaper revealed Weston General Hospital, which has around 2,000 staff, warned of a high rate of coronavirus cases among medics.
How primary schools will look from June 1 as teachers section off classrooms and corridors – and kids will queue in pens
A PRIMARY school has revealed how classrooms will look from June 1 with children being dropped off into pens and sent home if they refuse to social distance. Pupils at Kingsholm church of England s…
Report On ‘Doctored Audio’ Of Saad: Now, Press Council Asks Indian Express Why Action Should Not Be Taken Against It
Indian Express had earlier said that it stood by its report.
World’s top companies, including Apple, borrowed $1 trillion in just five months
Borrowing a trillion dollars has rarely been cheaper for the world's biggest companies, and the likes of Oracle, Apple, and Boeing are taking advantage.
HBO Max is taking on Netflix with human curation instead of solely relying on algorithms
HBO Max is leaning heavily on human curators instead of just algorithms to make it feel more personal.
Man says he broke into San Diego bank just so he could heat up his Hot Pockets
A man who was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Chollas View bank early Wednesday morning apparently entered the branch just so he can heat up his Hot Pocket sandwiches.
All 8 'Harry Potter' movies are available to stream exclusively on HBO Max, but can still air on NBCUniversal TV networks, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - NBCUniversal had previously owned the digital rights to the "Harry Potter" movies until 2025, but they are now available on WarnerMedia's HBO Max.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Physical distancing makes life harder for blind people – just ask my friend Dave
He certainly doesn’t need the pity or prayers strangers offer him – but he does occasionally need a hand or elbow to help him cross a road, writes Adrian Chiles
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as outbreaks accelerate in Peru, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua.
The challenges we face in getting our children back to school
Qaisra Shahraz, of WeStandTogether, says parents face an anxious time as schools start to reopen
Queens thief throws 61-year-old woman into street, steals purse
A Queens crook threw a 61-year-old woman to the ground and took off with her purse, disturbing new video shows. Surveillance footage released by cops early Wednesday shows the suspect approaching the
Hundreds Question High Court’s Integrity in ‘The People Are The Sovereign’ Rally
The court commits abhorrent violations of the sacred principle of the separation of powers that guides Western democracies.
Wales star reveals motivation behind ambitious move and how rugby has been put into perspective by recent family illness
It's been a concerning time for Dragons recruit Jonah Holmes whose doctor brother has been very ill amid the coronavirus pandemic
Covid-19: CBSE students who moved amid lockdown can take Class 10, Class 12 exams from new location
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said the students should contact their schools to inform them about where they wish to take the exams.
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Wednesday - and why
Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal both rise in early trading after releasing disappointing quarterly results
Valuation of Plus Two answer papers begins
Due safety precautions taken in view of COVID 19 pandemic
Ghanaian Landlord allegedly kills tenant for refusing to vacate his house (Video)
A Ghanaian landlord identified as Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, has been arrested for allegedly killing his tenant who refused to vacate his house after he ordered him to. A Facebook user, Blessing Naana Ansah-Senkyire, who
This Morning: Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford clash again over correct way to pronounce leprechaun
ITV's This Morning has reignited a hot debate that raged between hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford regarding the correct pronunciation of 'leprechaun'.
Protesters gather in Hong Kong over national anthem debate
Pro-Democracy protesters gathered in their thousands in Hong Kong today as senators debated a bill making abusing the Chinese national anthem a criminal act
'Firing them is not enough' | George Floyd's sister wants justice after brother dies in police custody
Anger has bubbled after Floyd was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday night. Video taken from someone at a scene showed an officer with a knee clamped down on Floyd's neck while he laid face-down in the street while handcuffed.
Judge in top DR Congo corruption trial dies
The judge in a high-profile graft trial involving a key ally of DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi died suddenly overnight of a heart attack, police said Wednesday. Judge Raphael Yanyi "fell il...
FG to inaugurate 200,000 capacity yam storage facility in Benue
The federal government will, on June 9, inaugurate the 200, 000 capacity yam storage facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
ZUBR Granted Gibraltar’s In-Principle DLT Approval
ZUBR has received an in-principle decision from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission to grant the firm authorisation as a DLT provider
Wife says Cummings was in bed for 10 days while he 'picked up son from hospital'
Holes are being blown in the couple's stories.
Pilot of the crashed plane did not open landing gear: ATC
Air traffic controller and approach tower controller have submitted their written statements
Paul Orajiaka: The story of Nigerian businessman who started from scratch
The story of Paul Orajiaka is a good example that Nigerian youths have great entrepreneurial spirits that could turn the least sought-after into an empire.
Bird lets you rent a scooter with a tap, no QR scan required
Start riding with a single tap.
EFL club chairman offers boost for when Bristol Rovers fans may be allowed back in the Mem
Scunthorpe United chairman Peter Swann revealed there is talk of ‘some semblance’ of crowds being at games in just a few months
Arsonist suspected in deadly Kyoto blaze finally charged
A man has been arrested over the deadly fire at Kyoto Animation studio in July 2019, which killed 36 people and injured another 33.
Hannah Gadsby: Douglas review – crusading comedy with great gags
Gadsby follows up her hit show Nanette with a swaggering set that blazes with well-earned confidence
BBC backs its political editor Laura Kuenssberg and says she did NOT tweet 'in defence' of Dominic Cummings after a 'significant' number of complaints
Laura Kuenssberg had responded directly to Daily Mirror political editor Pippa Crerar who first revealed Dominic Cummings's 260-mile journey from London to County Durham with his family.
Get Cities: Skylines for $1 on the Humble Store
Most of the city builder's expansion packs have also been heavily discounted.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
While Jha exuded confidence that a vaccine will be available in a year's time, Prof Giesecke said India should practice a lockdown that is as 'soft' as possible, as a severe lockdown will ruin its economy very quickly.
Japanese fans can cheer remotely at empty stadiums
TOKYO: As Japan’s sports teams prepare a cautious return to action after novel coronavirus suspensions, a company has developed an app that allows ...
German minister warns of far-right threat as anti-Semitic crime jumps
The number of anti-Semitic crimes committed in Germany rose last year by 13%, Interior Minster Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, laying the blame squarely on right-wing radicals. Germany has stepped up efforts to counter far-right groups in recent months, especially after a gunman in the city of Halle
Digital Asset Derivatives Platform ZUBR Receives “In Principle” Approval from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission
ZUBR, a digital asset platform to arbitrage using derivatives, has received "in-principle" approval from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) t
The real threat to Facebook and Twitter isn’t a pandemic or a president
Welcome back to Trending, where we read the tech leaves every Wednesday. I’m Alexei Oreskovic, Business Insider’s West Coast Bureau Chief and Global Tech Editor. If you want to get Trending in your email inbox every week, just click here.
Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.
How to change website language on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is among the most popular video streaming services. Same as every other service, this one allows you to make some changes so that you can have the
What went into Mariano Rivera’s perfect ending: ‘Well, go ahead’
Mariano Rivera’s final appearance of his Hall of Fame career started like so many others, with him running in from the bullpen, “Enter Sandman” by Metallica playing in the background. From
Heavy Storms Kill Two People In Siberia, Damage Houses, Infrastructure
Heavy storms and rains in Russia's Siberian region of Kemerovo have left two people dead and damaged dozens of houses and social infrastructure.
Mitsubishi recalls 141,000 Lancers, Outlanders, and Outlander Sports
Mitsubishi has recalled 2008-2010 Lancers, 2010 Lancer Sportbacks, 2008-2013 Outlanders, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sports due to suspension corrosion.
Walmart partners with online fashion reseller thredUP
May 27 (UPI) -- Retailer Walmart said Wednesday it's partnering with consignment company thredUP as a measure to boost online fashion sales.
Israeli Media Reveals Shopping List of Supplies Procured by Mossad Amid Coronavirus Crunch
The Israeli intelligence service has received flak over its clandestine operations to procure medical equipment to fight the pandemic amid speculation that its...
2020 Kia Rio gets a fresh new look and mild-hybrid system
Kia has given the Rio a mild tweak on the outside and a major update under the hood
UP’s Industrial Units Seek To Employ 5 Lakh Returnee Migrant Workers From Yogi Govt’s Skill Mapping Data Bank
An official spokesperson said that the Yogi govt was determined to ensure employment for all migrant workers.
When Mourinho Questioned Eto'o's Age
Despite winning a famous treble together in 2010, Jose Mourinho and Samuel Eto'o's relationship turned slightly sour years later when the Portuguese tactician suggested the Cameroonian might have been lying about his age.
Roadside Bomb Explodes on Syria's M4 Highway in Idlib, Leaving Casualties
Earlier this year, Russia and Turkey agreed to carry out joint patrols on the M-4 highway in Idlib.
Freight companies 'on their knees and will fail' due to coronavirus pandemic
Some hauliers are on their knees and will fail following the coronavirus lock down, an industry spokesman in Northern Ireland predicted.
HBO Max is WarnerMedia’s ambitious attempt to take on Netflix, and it’s now available to stream — here’s how to sign up
HBO Max is a new streaming service that blends HBO’s wildly popular original programming with a huge catalog of blockbuster movies and TV shows provided by WarnerMedia. HBO Max launched on May 27 for $14.99 per month, which is the same price as HBO’s current streaming platform, HBO Now.
Manchester United bosses make £140m decision amid Jack Grealish transfer chase
Aston Villa news - Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a big admirer of the claret and blue talisman
Irish ports recorded pre-Covid dip in traffic levels
Main Irish ports handled 12.8m tonnes of goods in the fourth quarter of 2019
Isipingo supermarket fined during lockdown
Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property.
Eddie Hearn backs crossover bout between boxing's Whyte and UFC's Ngannou this year
Promoter Eddie Hearn has said he is planning to reach out to UFC boss Dana White about a potential cross-discipline clash between boxer Dillian Whyte and UFC star Francis Ngannou.
New photos issued in search for missing diplomat
Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.
NJ high school swimmers petition governor to reopen pools: We need an answer 'as soon as possible'
Two New Jersey high school swimmers reacted on “Fox & Friends” to the fact that the petition they created asking Gov. Phil Murphy to reopen pools for competitive swimmers garnered thousands of signatures, saying they are “amazed” and “so thankful.”
Coronavirus | Nagaland groups spar over returnees
Tribe-based organisations pan plea against quarantining returnees from other districts in Kohima
Consumer Protection Act can Provide Relief to the Victims of Chaos in Labor Special Trains -
Laborers and students traveling by Shramik Special trains are facing many difficulties in traveling. In the train ran to Gorakhpur
More Unified Approach to Public Procurement Needed to Boost Kazakhstan’s Economic Recovery
Kazakhstan has made significant efforts over the past two decades to bring its public procurement system closer to international standards, but a considerable part of procurement activity has yet to meet these standards, thereby limiting overall effectiveness and efficiency, says a World Bank Assessment. “We acknowledge that the rules and institutions of Kazakhstan’s public procurement […]
South Korea reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days
3,600 people at a facility are being tested after 36 cases were traced back to it.
Quick Profits from the Push out of Tech
We have a chance to open a new position in one of our favorite stocks: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT).
BREAKING: Abducted MDC ladies atteds court at Parktown Hospital
Three MDC activists who were arrested for staging an illegal demonstration in Warren Park have appeared before a magistrate at a court session that was held at ...
'They've won eight-in-a-row and then this one' | Smith has dig at Celtic
Ex-Rangers boss Walter Smith has had a dig at his former rivals Celtic following the club's secon...
Watch: Ian Bishop on why India’s current bowling unit reminds him of West Indies’ legendary attack
Bishop compared the current Indian pace bowling attack to intimidating Caribbean bowlers of the past.
Toronto rapper Houdini identified as victim of deadly downtown shooting
Police have identified the victim of a "very brazen" daylight shooting in the city's downtown core as 21-year-old Toronto rapper Houdini.
ANALYSIS | Communications confusion: Is govt’s lockdown policy, planning coming apart at the seams?
Over the past 48 hours it seems as if government’s policy and planning strategy in easing the lockdown has started coming apart. It's difficult to see, much less understand, what actually is happening, and why, writes Pieter du Toit.
McCarthy urges Democrats to pull surveillance bill
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday asked Democratic leadership to hold off on a vote on the reauthorization of three expired surveillance programs.
KDF Soldiers, Police Officer Shoot At Each Other In Mistaken Identity Case
Two Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers and a police officer collided in a mistaken identity case, shot each other incurring serious injuries in Bura, Garissa county.K24 reports that the two gro
National Won’t Support Rushing APEC Bill
In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.
Karnataka to re-open Temples from June 1
To take final decision after Centre’s guidelines Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government yesterday said Temples in the State could be re-opened from June 1. The final decision, however, will be taken after the Centre releases its guidelines once the fourth phase of the lockdown is over on May 31. Temples in Karnataka have been closed for...
Twenty-six arrested in France and Belgium over Vietnam migrant lorry deaths
Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain l…
Google now lets businesses clarify what online services they offer during the pandemic
Businesses in more countries will also be able to list donation links.
Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout.
Children’s Day: Girl-child education must be sustained – Aisha Buhari
Kayode Oyero Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged children in the country to take online learning seriously. She stated this on Wednesday whi...
Over 3,500 Shramik special trains ferried more than 48 lakh workers: Railways
Nearly 80% of total Shramik trains are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, said Ministry of Railways.IRCTC has distributed over 74 lakh free meals and more than 1 crore water bottles to travelling migrants so far
AIHRC Spotlights Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan's North
The Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on Wednesday expressed deep concerns over reports of an increase in the number of civilian casualties in the northern parts of the cou
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Follows years of permissive content policies.
Rare penny struck in Northern Ireland breaks auction records
The 17th century coin from Carrickfergus sold for £6,200.
Here Are the Xbox Games With Gold for June 2020
June's Xbox Games with Gold lineup features coffee drinking, belly dancing and human terrorizing.
EnergyWare, LLC Extends Thanks to Its Customers
SUNRISE, Fla., May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- While the country is responding to the coronavirus pandemic, and close to 30 million Americans have fi...
German Company Combines Wind, Wave, & Solar Power In One System
Go big or go home. That seems to be the motto of SINN Power of Germany. Founded in 2014 by Phillip Sinn, the company's primary focus is
After laying waste to Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, desert locust swarms headed towards Delhi; wind pattern uncertain
The locust swarms threaten major damage to foliage and as such, can prove to be extremely detrimental to the capital city, considering that a section of it is under green cover
ICC has successfully finished cricket in last 10 years: Shoaib Akhtar
Akhtar expressed his anguish at some of the playing conditions in white ball cricket, which has made it a game only for the batsmen.
'Falsely masculine': Biden hits Trump over face masks as president calls them 'politically correct'
"Ok, you want to be politically correct. Go ahead," Trump told a reporter who wouldn't take his face mask off.
Meng case puts judge Heather Holmes in the international spotlight
On Wednesday, Associate Chief Justice Holmes will release a ruling in the extradition case of Chinese telecom executive Meng Wanzhou that could shape Canada-China relations for years to come
Summer camps in Charlotte preparing for ‘new normal’ this season
Governor Cooper said summer camps can take place, as long as camp directors follow safety guidelines.
Virus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they were concerned about passing it on to their two young sons.
Coronavirus update: Air India staff on board Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive
According to the District Public Relations Office, the man arrived on May 25 by a domestic flight at the Sahnewal Airport. However, test results of 10 of his co-passengers have come negative
Amazon in talks to buy driverless car start-up Zoox
Acquisition would be first by ecommerce group of an autonomous vehicle company
Study shows high prevalence of vaping in U.S. schools
Vaping is most heavily concentrated in U.S. schools with a higher proportion of white students, schools in the South and West, and schools where more students smoke cigarettes, a new University of Michigan study shows.
Delhi court extends police custody of two Pinjra Tod members by 2 days in connection with communal violence in Northeast Delhi
The metropolitan magistrate extended the remand of JNU students and Pinjra Tod members Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita in the case after the police said custodial interrogation was required to unearth the conspiracy behind the case and identify other accused.
Charles Hurt: Joe Biden's Record: 100% Wrong, 100% of the Time
You can’t say you were not warned. As President Trump has been saying for years now, “What have you got to lose?” | 2020 Election
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe's 'corona-free' corner
Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer.
No backing down say sources on stand off with China
India says that it will not allow any change in status quo on the LAC. We have faced similar situations in the past and will face this one too with strength, the officer also said.
Disney, CBS sued for 'rampant' sexual harassment on 'Criminal Minds' set
California sues Disney and CBS for allegedly covering up 14 years of sexual harassment against male crew members on the set of cop series 'Criminal Minds'
Creating Miniature Maternity Photos in a Fantasy World Made of Fruits and Veggies
While stuck at home with his family, conservation and adventure photographer Benjamin Von Wong decided to create a series of “impossible” maternity photos for his adventurous sister, without leaving the comfort of their own home. How did he do it? Fruits and vegetables, of course…
Facebook wallet for Libra digital coins renamed 'Novi'
SAN FRANCISCO, May 27 ― Facebook's virtual wallet for yet-to-be-minted Libra digital coins was renamed “Novi” yesterday. The rebranding replaces the original name of “Calibra” for the Facebook digital wallet which would work with the planned virtual currency. The Novi digital wallet set...
Errol Morris Doc on 'High Priest of LSD' Timothy Leary Heads to Showtime
Errol Morris' feature documentary is inspired by "Tripping the Bardo with Timothy Leary: My Psychedelic Love Story" and will debut later this year
Hannity calls out Biden for 'disturbing pattern of racial rhetoric' after ex-VP's 'you ain't black' remark
Sean Hannity opened his television show Tuesday by responding to the now-viral "trainwreck" Joe Biden interview with "The Breakfast Club" radio show in which the former vice president made his controversial "you ain't black" remark.
My Top New England Bank Pick For The 2020s
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to talk with Curtis Simard, President/CEO of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, a $3.67 billion bank operating in Maine, Vermont
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month
Vinay Pathak-Tillotama Shome starrer 'Chintu ka Birthday' to be streamed on ZEE5
ZEE5 to stream 'Chintu Ka Birthday' on June 5, 2020.
Twitter calls out US President Donald Trump, he responds
Twitter had on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by Trump.
Conor McGregor on shortlist to face UFC champion Kamaru Usman
McGregor has long insisted he can win a belt at a third weight and welterweight champion Usman is open to defending his belt against the Irishman
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review
The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.
Bengaluru: Sex work goes online as new norms ban touch
The new normal post the Covid-19 outbreak has hit commercial sex workers in Bengaluru, with most clients preferring to stay away from them fearing phy
Robert Jenrick says the Government will NOT review lockdown fines issued to people travelling for childcare reasons less than 24 hours after Matt Hancock said he would consider it in wake of Dominic Cummings row
Robert Jenrick today confirmed the Government will not review lockdown fines issued to parents travelling for childcare reasons.
Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hong Kong public high school students began attending classes on Wednesday, part of a phased reopening after the financial hub successfully tackled its coronavirus outbreak. Hundreds of secondar...
Missile attack on Yemen army base in Marib kills seven: sources
ADEN (Reuters) - Houthi fighters in Yemen fired missiles at a military base of the Saudi-backed government in Marib province, northeast of the capital Sanaa, on Tuesday, killing seven people including relatives of the chief of staff, three military sources said.
Big problems await small screen shootings
The State government recently gave permission to begin shoot for television serials with restrictions that included only 20 persons at the spot. Continue Reading →
Karnataka to open temples, mosques and churches after May 31: CM Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that his government will re-open temples, mosques and churches in the state after May 31.
Maharashtra: Man offers vegetables for free to poor during lockdown
Some look at it with curious eyes, while others appreciate the gesture of the vendor to offer vegetables for free at a time when many people are facing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.
Woman sacked after viral video of her calling police on black man
A woman who reported a black man to the police after he asked her to put her dog on a lead in New York's Central Park has been fired from her job and had her dog taken away.
Confusion still prevails, 357 passengers arrive in Chandigarh
A total of 357 domestic passengers arrived at the airport on different flights and 257 passengers departed from the airport till 6 pm.
'Lift your game or go': APRA ups pressure on super funds to merge
'Lift your game or exit the industry' is the message from the prudential regulator.
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
However, air travellers were not risk-free specially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Classic car fans opting for new wheels instead of holidays
Motoring enthusiasts would rather a new car to a trip away.
South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed logistics facility.
Real Reason Why Landlord Killed Tenant Known As ‘Ofankor Shatta Wale’ At Ofankor In Accra Revealed
The Police seem to be making headway into the investigation of a landlord who gunned down his tenant Benjamin Otchere, 31, at Ofankor in Accra for refusing to vacate a two-bedroom apartment on Saturday, 24th May 2020, the same day his rent expired.
This Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-held stock falls 3% as firm logs zero sales in first six weeks of lockdown
Share price of Titan Company slid up to 2.81% to Rs 868 compared to the previous close of Rs 893.15 on BSE
Energy giant SSE sets out a greenprint for clean recovery
Perth based energy giant SSE has called on the UK Government to greenlight billions of pounds of private investment in low carbon infrastructure to help the economy rebound from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Missed track badly during lockdown, IOC was right in postponing Tokyo Olympics: Hima Das
More sports News: While accepting that athletes generally have a short career span and the fear of getting injured always lurks around, Hima believes a professional spo
TDP announces Rs 50,000 to LG Polymer victims
TDP announced Rs 50,000 for each deceased in the LG Polymers gas leak tragedy. 12 people died in this incident and all of them will get the benefit from TDP.
JIRA Tickets, Jabber Servers and… Gmail Accounts? FBI Papers Reveal Cyber Criminals’ IT Infrastructure
The FBI has arrested a hacker at the heart of one of the world's most prolific hacking crews, Fin7, newly unsealed court documents show.
Refugee Camps: From Temporary Settlements to Permanent Dwellings
With more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide and nearly 25.9 million refugees, the time has come to reconsider the traditional camp approach.
COVID-19: At 0.46 per cent, Odisha's fatality rate among lowest in India
The recovery rate was also high at 48.25 per cent while the India average was 41.61 per cent. As many as 732 patients have recovered in the State so far.
ICC Board Meeting: World T20 may get postponed to 2022, October window for IPL
The decision, if it is formalised, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic will give members a chance to chalk out their bilateral blue-print in the coming months.
Jordan Henderson discusses prospect of lifting Premier League trophy without Liverpool fans present
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has spoken out on the prospect of lifting the Premier League trophy without any fans being present. Football is currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has majorly disrupted the footballing calendar all over the world. MORE: Liverpool outcast poised to become major summer signing for Newcastle However, Germany have […]
New twist in what next for Derby County's January transfer target
Filip Benkovic was the Rams' number one target throughout the January transfer window only for the Leicester City defender to join Bristol City
We took a big step forward: Bayern Munich coach Flick delighted with players’ focus in Dortmund win
The Bavarians’ 1-0 win at Borussia Dortmund opened a seven-point lead at the top of Bundesliga standings with six games left.
Family of Irish teenager who fell to his death in Australia ask for candles to be lit in his memory
Cian English (19) died while trying to flee a group of armed robbers, police have alleged
Bali Safari Park welcomes newborn baby giraffe named ‘Corona’
The Safari Park in Bali’s Gianyar regency has named their newborn baby giraffe “Corona,” after the coronavirus “Corona’s birth went smoothly, with the medical team monitoring everything via CCTV […] The baby giraffe will be nursing...
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in university admission scandal
May 27 (UPI) -- A former biotech executive from Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty to paying a Georgetown tennis coach more than $50,000 in exchange for recruiting his daughter as a sports athlete to gain her admission to the prestigious school.
Arena 10 Thonglor to host rent-free market to boost the beau monde
A nightlife destination known for clubs and restaurants in the heart of Thonglor will host a rent-free weekend market next month to help upmarket businesses hurt by COVID-19 Arena 10 will not charge vendors to sell at the market to be set up on...
Australian businesses in China urge focus on 'common ground'
While openly confident about trade between the two countries, executives on the ground in China privately fear action beef and barley shipments could be just the beginning.
Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy
Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.
Premier League look cautiously optimistic for a restart
Proposed June 12 resumption depends on voting from 20 clubs later on Wednesday
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review
The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.
Friends' Lisa Kudrow promises 'something very special' at the reunion
Can we be anymore excited?
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
Jawaharlal Nehru's Death Anniversary: 10 quotes, messages by India's first Prime Minister; PM Modi pays tribute
Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Inspirational quotes, messages; PM Narendra Modi this morning paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary
US Dollar Index treading water above 99.00
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the buck vs. a bundle of its main competitors, has managed to bounce off recent lows in sub-99.00 levels and r
Hotels in Bali brace for travel-restriction relaxation, 'new normal'
The deputy chairman of the Bali Hotel General Managers Association (IHGMA), Ketut Swabawa, said it was necessary to build a thorough new normal ecosystem before travel restrictions could be relaxed.
Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans in Hong Kong before legislators later debate a bill criminalising abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
Largan sells China plant
Smartphone-use lens module maker Largan Precision has taken a major step in expanding capacity in Taiwan by remitting back about NT$11 billion (US$367 million) in income from selling its Suzhou, China plant.
Anti-Lockdown Protesters Now Calling for Dems to Die
As the head of Cowboys for Trump, Couy Griffin has led pro-Trump horse rides through Washington, D.C., and posed for a photo in the White House with Donald Trump. He’s a superfan of the president and on May 17, he made the case that Democrats should die.“I’ve come to a place where I’ve come to a conclusion
Classic car fans opting for new wheels instead of holidays
Motoring enthusiasts would rather a new car to a trip away.
WATCH | "My First Shot At 180 Landings, Top Exercise,": Kohli Shares Another Facet Of Intense Fitness Regime
In the clip, Kohli can be seen trying to land on one feet after jumping a full 180-degrees on the other. He captioned the video: 'My first shot at 180 landings. Top exercise'.
How the coronavirus lockdown has accelerated the challenges for our town centres
As part of our series linked to the Passionate People, Passionate Places campaign, we look at the problems facing town and city centres on lockdown
Skullcandy Launches Four Colorful Pairs Of Truly Wireless Earbuds
Skullcandy has just launched its latest line of audio products, four pairs of truly wireless earbuds. True to the methods of Skullcandy, each pair is
Netflix’s Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich gives voice to victims, but can’t tell the whole story
Four-part docuseries on disgraced financier and sex offender explains a lot, but not everything
Another NFL Owner Reportedly Took A Shot At Jerry Jones
Another NFL owner reportedly took a shot at Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones during a teleconference call.
Xiaomi is working on a phone with 144Hz LCD display & MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chip - Gizchina.com
Xiaomi is working on a phone with 144Hz LCD display & MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chip. This is only a speculation. There is no official statement
Kamaru Usman opens as huge betting favorite over Conor McGregor in hypothetical title bout
Kamaru Usman opens as a -350 betting favorite over Conor McGregor.
2021 Geneva Motor Show Might Be Canceled
The much-awaited Geneva Motor Show has been this year, but reports say that it might take another hit again in 2021 due to other threats.
Wedding video company allegedly creates website to mock customer who sought refund after bride-to-be died
A videography company is being accused of denying a refund to a Colorado man whose bride-to-be died in a car crash and then taking out a website in the man’s name to mock him.
Review: 'The Vast of Night' is a cunning lo-fi sci-fi noir
“The Vast of Night,” a micro-budget noir set in 1950s New Mexico, crackles with B-movie electricity.The film is one of those little miracles: a directorial
Apple is reopening more stores, but online progress also sparks optimism
Apple Inc. is slowly reopening more of its stores in what one analyst calls a “sign of improving trends,” but the company seemed to be making strides in the...
Pepkor ‘confident’ it will gain market share amid pandemic
As it continues to provide discounted products for babies and children.
Dollar treads water against euro; yuan sinks on US-China tensions
NEW YORK, May 28 — The dollar steadied against the euro yesterday even as the common currency remained supported by news of a proposal for an economic recovery package to help the euro zone region recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The euro was up 0.03 per cent against the dollar at...
COVID-19: Kogi finally joins the list as Nigeria records 389 cases — highest daily toll
Exactly three months after the index COVID-19 case in Nigeria, the country has had its highest daily toll ever, and with Kogi state recording its first two cases. An Italian
Can you buy shares in a listed company that wants to delist?
And what happens to those shares if the company does delist?
CNN's opinion-fueled anchors 'disqualify themselves' from moderating the upcoming presidential debates, critics say
CNN has had a strong presence in the presidential debates in the past two elections cycles as its anchors landed the coveted honor of being selected as a debate moderator but the network's drastic shift towards opinion-fueled coverage towards President Trump may prevent them from even being considered as a serious selection in the upcoming debates in the fall.
US coronavirus death toll tops 100,000
The number of coronavirus-related deaths in the United States has surpassed 100,000, approximately doubling the death toll recorded in late April.
'Trans-Tasman bubble' between Australia and New Zealand could open in September
A travel industry group working to establish a 'Trans-Tasman bubble' says it will present a plan to both governments early next month and eyes flights resuming as early as September.
Ilhan Omar: Minnesota officer should be 'charged with murder' in George Floyd death
Rep. Ilhan Omar called for murder charges against one of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd – who was handcuffed and pinned down with a knee on his neck and later died.
Your friend in distress could be an e-fraudster
India Business News: Although economic activity has come to a near standstill due to the lockdown, there is no let-up in online crime. Fraudsters have managed to steal fro
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
By Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday
118 escape from isolation centres
A total of 118 people have so far escaped from Covid-19 quarantine and isolation centres countrywide in separate incidents while police have arrested 41 738 people for violating lockdown regulations and the Liquor Act.
VIDEO: Man sets Armadale cafe alight
Police are hunting for a man who forced his way into an Armadale cafe earlier this month, armed with a gas cylinder and a jerry can of accelerant, and lit a fire. The man broke into the back door o…
7 'Harry Potter'-themed masks you can buy online, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Some of the masks feature cartoon versions of "Harry Potter" characters, while others change color to reveal the Marauder's Map.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Government to appeal historic Bahamian court ruling on citizenship
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government has hinted at filing an “immediate” appeal against a ruling by a Supreme Court judge that anyone born in the country to either a Bahamian mother or father is entitled to...
All-female 'Ghostbusters' reboot faced animosity tied to 'anti-Hillary movement,' director says
The filmmaker behind the 2016 all-female "Ghostbusters" reboot suggested Tuesday that the animosity his film faced was tied to the "anti-Hillary movement."
Filthy Rich: A Complete Timeline of Jeffrey Epstein's Life and Crimes
Millionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein, the center of Netflix's documentary Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, led a mysterious and yet completely public life. The
Revenue loss and labour top worries
India Business News: MUMBAI: A week after markets regulator Sebi asked companies to disclose in detail their estimated and expected losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic, di.
Trump expected to sign social media executive order
US President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a law that has long protected Twitter, Facebook and Google from being responsible for the material posted by their users, according to a draft executive order.
Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard says play-in tourney plan 'would be perfect'
Portland guard Damian Lillard said NBA players "want to play for something," a play-in tournament for teams outside the playoff picture is the best option and if the NBA decides to go straight to the playoffs, "we would all be disappointed."
Andrea Dossena names player who will complete Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool puzzle
'Klopp is missing just one piece to complete a stratospheric squad'
Huawei CFO Meng's US extradition case hinges on key ruling in Canada on Wednesday
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...
Piers Morgan and Stacey Dooley lead support for Newsnight's Emily Maitlis
'Emily has been reprimanded. And Dominic Cummings hasn’t.'
UConn fugitive Peter Manfredonia may have been spotted in Uber to Maryland
The machete-wielding University of Connecticut student who is being hunted for a killing spree may have last been seen fleeing south across the Maryland state line in an Uber, according to a report
Corrie's Beverley Callard is 'visited by ghost of Deirdre Barlow' on set
Beverley Callard has revealed she senses the presence of Deirdre Barlow actress Anne Kirkbride on set - and she is not the first Corrie actor to claim this
You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade
Whether or not Tara Reade's accusation is true, it is certainly credible, and people working to discredit her are telling on themselves.
Cliffs crumble onto beach sending up huge cloud of dust
There have been three major cliff falls at a beach in Devon in the space of 24 hours.
Barcelona told Lautaro Martinez will not leave Inter unless release clause is met
Piero Ausilio says Inter have no intention of letting Lautaro Martinez leave the club, despite Barcelona's best intentions.
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months
More than 100,000 Americans have died from the new coronavirus. That’s nearly one-third of the worldwide total.
“He would get mad. It was horrific” – Arsenal legend makes big claim about former team-mate
Former Arsenal star Lauren has opened up on how difficult it could be playing alongside the fiercely competitive Thierry Henry. The pair were known to have had a couple of on-pitch bust-ups during their time with the Gunners, and it’s clear now that Lauren found Henry quite a testing character to be around. MORE: Revealed: Arsenal […]
Kolkata Metro Railway to start trial run of trains for maintenance
Preparations have begun for restarting metro services in the city with stress on maintaining social distancing at stations and inside the trains
Airbus just opened its A220 factory in Alabama that was originally intended to help avoid US tariffs on the plane, and JetBlue will be the first customer
Airbus has established yet another foothold in the US with the completion of a new production plant for the Airbus A220 in Mobile, Alabama.
Motorola Razr 2 will get notable upgrades but it still won't be as powerful as a 2020 flagship
The leaked specifications of the Razr 2 suggest that Motorola is sticking to midrange specifications once again for its second foldable smartphone.
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) Shares Acquired by Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank
Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank lifted its position in shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 38.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,401 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,213 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich […]
Life: Working, pivoting and surviving under lockdown in SA
South Africans have endured two months of lockdown. These are challenging times and even more uncertain times lie ahead. How are people going about their daily lives? How are people surviving? Here are some snapshots from Cape Town.
Capacity could be reduced by 87% in pubs due to 2m social distancing rule
The typical bar or restaurant in Ireland could face an 87% reduction in capacity if the 2m social distancing advice remains in place when they re-open. Capacities in pubs and bar/restaurants will drop...
Lenovo's latest PCs show Windows 10 at its most portable
Lenovo has launched three new portable Windows devices, aiming to prove that the operating system can still be a hit on tablets and convertibles
Aisha Jumwa Among 7 Nasa MPs to Be Expelled From House Committees
House Minority Whip Junet Mohamed said that the legislators would be 'isolated and quarantined for six months' following which the...
Swiss National Bank Buys 348,300 Shares of Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL)
Swiss National Bank increased its stake in Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL) by 23.1% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 1,856,312 shares of the oil and gas development company’s stock after acquiring an additional 348,300 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Noble Energy were worth $11,212,000 as of its most […]
Edo 2020: APC faction picks Ize-Iyamu as consensus aspirant
Sola Shittu, Benin Former Secretary to Edo State Government and governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2016 governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has emerged the...
Michel Barnier tells SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford European Union ‘open’ to Brexit delay
The European Union is "open" to a two-year Brexit delay, chief negotiator Michel Barnier has revealed amid continued deadlock.
Viral Video: UP Farmer Plays DJ Music To Scare Away Locusts!
LUCKNOW: At least five states in India including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are currently facing threat of crop destruction due to massive locust attack. As the
Tesla cuts prices by as much as 6per cent in North America to boost demand
BEIJING: Tesla Inc has cut prices of its electric vehicles by as much as 6per cent in North America following a decline in auto demand in the ...
First Allied Advisory Services Inc. Decreases Stock Position in AES Corp (NYSE:AES)
First Allied Advisory Services Inc. lessened its position in AES Corp (NYSE:AES) by 58.6% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 15,587 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 22,035 shares during the quarter. First Allied Advisory […]
Kia Evaluating Bringing ‘Soul’ To The Indian Market – Report
The Kia Soul is offered with two different ICE powertrains in the foreign markets, including a 2.0-litre NA petrol unit, along with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol motor
Chaos at airports continue as flights resume
Around 630 flights were cancelled on Monday while on Tuesday 80 flights were cancelled at Delhi alone.
India backs hydroxychloroquine for virus prevention
India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against coronavirus, after the WHO suspended clinical trials of the drug over safety concerns.
Dundee retailer fully opens to the public for the first time in two months with extensive social distancing measures
A limited number of customers, queue marshals, cleaning stations and warnings not to handle products.
Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Providence Wealth Advisors LLC’s 2nd Largest Position
Providence Wealth Advisors LLC lessened its position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 0.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 24,915 shares of the software giant’s stock after selling 136 shares during the quarter. Microsoft comprises 4.7% of […]
Unusual sight on hiking trail
UPDATE 12:14 p.m. The man who spotted the folding door spider on the Paul's Tomb Hiking trail tells Castanet he just moved to Kelowna from Langley B.C.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
San Francisco - Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.
Shrewsbury Food Hub benefits from college donations
Boxes of surplus food and toiletries from the empty bedrooms of a Shropshire college have been distributed to Shrewsbury Food Hub.
Safeguarding the source of three of Asia's great rivers
It is official. Everything is on track for the establishment of the Three-Rivers-Source National Park (TRSNP) in China, which—as its name suggests—protects the source of three of Asia's greatest rivers: ...
Donald Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.
Severe lockdown will ruin India's economy: Swedish expert tells Rahul Gandhi
"I think for India, you will ruin your economy very quickly if you have a severe lockdown. It is better, skip the lockdown, take care of the old and the frail...," Prof Giesecke noted.
US priest who founded Knights of Columbus to be beatified
The founder of the Knights of Columbus, the influential U.S.-based lay Catholic organization, is moving a step closer to possible sainthood. Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of the Rev. Michael McGivney, a Connecticut priest who died at age 38 of pneumonia in 1890 during
Boeing Cutting More Than 12,000 US Jobs With Thousands More Planned
Boeing said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including laying off 6,770 U.S. workers as the largest American planemaker restructures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. From a report: Boeing also disclosed it plans "several thousand remaining layoffs" in the next few mon...
Homemade cloth masks can reduce COVID-19 spread: Study
Toronto - Cloth masks, particularly those with several layers of cotton cloth, can reduce transmission of Covid-19 by blocking up to 99 per cent of infectious particles, say researchers.
'If it goes wrong, it's my fault': Elon Musk is feeling nervous hours before SpaceX's historic mission to launch its first astronauts into space
"I'm the chief engineer, so I'd just like to say that if it goes right, it's a credit to the SpaceX-NASA team. If it goes wrong, it's my fault."
Video captures violent purse snatching in Jamaica, Queens
Dramatic video shows the moment a man violently snatched a woman's purse and ran off.
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck
Minneapolis mayor: Being black in America should not be a death sentence
‘Complete desilting before water release’
THANJAVURAgriculture Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Agriculture, Gagandeep Singh Bedi, has directed the Public Works Department officials to complete the desilting works taken up und
Bumi Resources Mineral to hold private placement to pay debt
The indebted miner is slated to sell the shares to Singapore-based management consulting firm Wexler Capital Pte.
France stops hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment
The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug nonetheless being promoted by US Presid...
Gucci goes seasonless and declares 'clothes should have a longer life'
They'll ditch the five-show calendar and have just two a year instead.
Big news for Pauw's Ireland as three remaining Euro qualifiers set for later this year
The Girls in Green will face Germany in September and December, and Ukraine in October.
Music websites ban for schoolchildren issued 4G dongles
Children given 4G dongles to access online learning will not be able to download and listen to rapper Eminem or rock giants Guns N’ Roses.
8 Lies by Joe Biden and the Left that Twitter Didn't 'Fact Check'
Twitter added a "fact check" label to President Donald Trump's tweets raising widely-held concerns with mail-in voting fraud earlier today, but it has failed to apply a similar standard to repeated falsehoods by elected Democrats, the mainstream media, and Joe Biden.
The Struggle to Bring Michael McDonald Into the Doobie Brothers
Patrick Simmons recalled his battle to persuade the Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald to join forces in May 2020.
Love Island's Anna Vakili claims she's being threatened after Hyde Park brawl
The reality star has denied starting the fight.
Ferrari Isn't What It Was
RACE is facing unprecedented issues in its engines and F1 revenue streams. Margins have plateaued with downside catalysts aplenty, but no meaningful upside cata
Samsung India launches best-ever Galaxy A51 model with even more RAM
Samsung India today announced the arrival of the best-ever Galaxy A51 model featuring an unprecedented amount of RAM for one of the company's mid-rangers. The latest addition to the smartphone family
After Pakistan, Donald Trump Says Now Ready To Mediate India-China 'Border Dispute'
Trump had said last year that US was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agreed.
COVID-19: Kalaburagi sees big spike with 28 new cases in a single day
In another blow to the Kalaburagi district administration that had already been struggling hard to contain the spread of COVID-19, as many as 28 new cases of the pandemic were reported from the distri
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
Ontario taking over management of five long-term care homes following scathing military report
The Ontario government is taking over the management of five additional long-term care homes following a scathing military report detailing what the premier called “gut-wrenching” conditions in the facilities.
Airbus just opened its A220 factory in Alabama that was originally intended to help avoid US tariffs on the plane, and JetBlue will be the first customer
The plant, initially intended to help Airbus and Bombardier avoid a near-300% tariff on the controversial jet, will now build A220s for US airlines.
McDonald's, Primark, IKEA and Poundland among major chains making announcements ahead of June 15
Including McDonald's Drive Thru branches and Primark stores
How to watch HBO Max on iPhone in the UK
Watch your favourite HBO Max shows on your iPhone or iPad using a VPN.
Gold slips below $1700 mark, over 2-week low
Gold dropped to fresh two-week lows in the last hour, with bears now looking to extend the downward trajectory further below the $1700 mark. A combina
People advised to use technology to seek medical advice
“GOGP+ is a Telemedicine application which enables video to video chat remotely connecting those in need of medical assistance with qualified doctors, in a trusted,...
Birmingham’s mandatory face mask ordinance ends on Friday
The City of Birmingham will not extend its mandatory face covering ordinance beyond midnight on Friday, May 29, but that doesn’t mean citizens need to become complacent, said Mayor Randall Woodfin.
JUST IN: Road crash claims five lives in Kano - The Nation Nigeria
Five passengers lost their lives on Wednesday morning in a fatal road crash atRimin Gata, Ungoggo Local Government area of Kano State...
What is on the McDonald's limited menu - are they selling Happy Meals?
More importantly - can you still get a Happy Meal?
New Bulls recruit: The day Schalk Erasmus kicked a 50m penalty ... as a No 8
Junior Springbok hooker Schalk Erasmus, the Bulls' latest buy in an extensive shopping spree, announced himself in quite spectacular fashion as a 13-year-old.
Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app: Report
India Business News: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is looking into allegations that Alphabet Inc’s Google is abusing its market position to unfairly promote it
Truecaller Denies Data Breach After Reports Claim Selling 4.75 Cr Indians' Data On Dark Web
Truecaller has denied any data breach after reports of a cybercriminal selling data of Indian users surfaced. This isn't the first time that the app is being questioned over privacy and security concerns.
Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate' social media platforms after Twitter labels his tweets
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.
Mamata Banerjee seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains to WB
The state's infrastructure is 'stretched to its limit' following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan, she said, adding that West Bengal can receive very few trains carrying migrant workers on a daily basis as of now. The state considers the ferrying of a large number of migrant workers by the railways as a big pr
Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training
The move represents another step towards the return of football action.
Saluting corona warriors: Cops offer roses to doctors, other frontline workers in Srinagar
After facing criticism for allegedly harassing doctors and medical workers over the past few days, cops on Wednesday offered roses to the doctors as a
Over 1,000 people caught drink or drug driving during coronavirus lockdown
The shocking figures show over 1,000 people were found to be driving under the influence during lockdown
Pakistan plane crash: Airbus experts from France begin probe
The Express Tribune in its report stated that the bodies are identified through DNA testing and so far, 41 bodies have been handed over to the family members of the deceased.
Coronavirus lockdown | CBSE students can shift exam venues
They can write the Class 10 & 12 exams in their current district, says HRD Minister
The Flying Bullets, 18 Squadron, resurrected: Why Air Forces need to number plate Squadrons?
Number 18 Squadron with their motto of “Teevra aur Nirbhaya”, “Swift and Fearless” when translated to English, is the only IAF unit to be awarded the highest military award for bravery.
European stocks surge on expectation of EU recovery package
US equity futures advance ahead of opening
Covid-19: 792 new cases detected in Delhi, total shoots to 15,257
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHWF) reported 1,51,767 as the total number of cases in the country with 4,337 deaths.
Global stocks are mixed after Trump promised 'interesting' action against China, while Europe awaits a huge new stimulus package
Global stocks are mixed Wednesday as investors weigh rising US-China tensions and the growing implications of a new draconian law on Hong Kong, ...
Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
In Top Court Petition, Congress Seeks Nationwide Plan For Migrants
A nationwide list should be prepared on urgent basis "to identity and accurately tally the total number of migrant labourers who continue to be stranded" amid coronavirus lockdown, the Congress said today in a petition filed in the Supreme Court.
Nepal postpones scheduled discussion on constitutional amendment to update map
Kathmandu: The discussion to amend Nepal's constitution to update the country's map, earlier slated for Wednesday, now has been taken out of schedule. Nepal's House of Representatives was scheduled...
Brisbane wins hosting rights for opening Test: India tour of Australia likely to start on December 3
India are likely to begin the much-anticipated tour of Australia in Brisbane from December 3. Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney are set to host the other 3 Tests of the 4-match series.
2 Chinese operators of illegal COVID-19 clinic in Clark hunted
THE National Bureau of Investigation is now hunting down two Chinese who allegedly operated a clandestine medical facility treating COVID-19 patients mostly foreigners inside a leisure park in Clark, Pampanga.
TikTok owner ByteDance reportedly hit $3 billion in net profit in 2019, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - ByteDance pulled in $17 billion in revenue in 2019, more than double what it made in 2018.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The shade of a giant tree provided an escape from the heat for some Delhi residents
India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades. Scorching weather is a growing menace in the world's second-most populous nation, and the United Nations warned
Debt downgrades can push India bank fund raising to $20 billion
State-run banks will need $13 billion from the government to recapitalize.
Saudi Arabia: Tax authority begins inspections of shops in retail sector
Campaign aims to ensure commitment of shop owners to VAT system
Zimbabwe gold miners to keep more export earnings in dollars
Until now, gold miners received only 55% of their sales in dollars.
Lifting Premier League crown in empty stadium would be 'strange'
"Hopefully it does happen. We are still in a very good position.
Young girl’s name scratched into wall of one of Pompeii’s largest villas suggests it was owned by descendants of general Lucius Mummius who conquered Greece in 146BC
The word 'Mummia' is etched into a wall of the villa. It was an ancient Roman custom to give daughters the female version of the surname as a first name.
CEO pay tops $12.3M
The typical pay package for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies topped $12.3 million last year, and the gap between the boss and their workforces widened further, according to AP’s annual survey of executive compensation.
Police rescue 2 abducted siblings in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint.The Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mrs Loveth Odah disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abakaliki.
As the death toll of Covid-19 reaches 100,000 in the US: these lives lost, and missed
Loved ones pay tribute to those they have lost to the coronavirus pandemic, from a grandmother of seven to a 16-year-old
The best shows coming to HBO Max
HBO Max is finally here, but there are plenty more shows on the way from the cable giant's streaming service.
Third Iranian Tanker Arrives in Venezuela Under Escort of Bolivarian Navy – Photos
The tanker is one of five Venezuela-bound Iranian vessels making their way to the Latin American nation to ease a gasoline shortage caused by crippling US sanctions.
400 Hawaii National Guard troops coming off coronavirus duty | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The number of Hawaii National Guard troops on federal active duty for the coronavirus pandemic will drop early next week to 800 from 1,200 as part of a Pentagon “right-sizing” ahead of a “hard stop” set for June 24 for the deployment of almost 46,000 citizen soldiers nationwide, officials said.
Fortnite Winner Caught Cheating, Stripped Of Prize Money
Sekosama, the winner of the Asian leg of the The Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS), has been suspended from the game and had his prize money taken away after he was caught “teaming”, a co-operative act that’s banned in competitive play....
WATCH | Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial
If passed into law by Hong Kong's legislature, the bill will make 'disrespect' of the Chinese national anthem a crime.
Hong Kong Police Overwhelm Protesters Now Crying ‘Independence’
In the first major test of Hong Kong’s protest movement in 2020, it became clear that demonstrators face a more formidable challenge in reigniting the street power that humbled China last year -- and that Beijing’s moves could inspire a shift toward more radical views.
One in four retail branches to close in Europe as digital interactions mushroom - Kearney
As many as 40,000 bank branches will close across Europe in the next three years, as increasing numbers of customers turn to digital channels, according to a study by consultancy Kearney.
Busy link between two Bristol commuter routes is closed
Wraxall Hill has been closed for vital tree trimming work to be carried out along the route
Post Lockdown, Employees Allege Companies ‘Forcing To Resign’ The Job In Hyderabad
Coronavirus has hit all companies across industries with most seeing meager or zero inflow of revenue. From India’s largest business conglomerate Reliance Industries to smaller startups, there have been pay cuts and layoffs across the board. Several companies, especially startups have had to let go employees, thousands in some cases.
Rouhani urges Iran MPs to cooperate as parliament opens
Middle East News: TEHRAN: President Hassan Rouhani urged Iranian lawmakers to "cooperate" with his government in a speech on Wednesday during the inaugural session of t.
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
MINNEAPOLIS: Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday (May 27) over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face ...
4 more COVID-19 carriers recorded in Quezon
LUCENA CITY -- Three more carriers of the deadly coronavirus desease (CIVID-19) were recorded in Quezon province bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eighty nine (89).
Mangled Ferrari 488 GTB Destroyed After Crashing Into London Bus
A quiet Sunday in London turned into a spectacle that would bring a tear to any gearhead's eyes. Yes, a Fer...
Samsung eyes payments security boost with new chip
Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor division unveiled its next generation security chip and related software, marketing the ...
Tesla Cuts Prices of Electric Cars by up to 6 Percent in North America
It's Supercharger quick-charger is also no longer free for new Model S and X customers.
House to begin proxy voting; GOP sues to block historic change
May 27 (UPI) -- The House is set to begin a historic new proxy voting resolution on Wednesday that will let lawmakers cast votes for absent lawmakers, a prospect opposed by Republicans in the lower chamber.
IPL would be a great fit if T20 World Cup is delayed: Pat Cummins
Cricket News: Australia's premier pacer Pat Cummins on Wednesday said that the Indian Premier League would be a "great fit" for the October window if the T20 World
Coronavirus: Apprentice star's firm rebuked over Covid-19 ads
Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.
Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level vacancies amid Covid-19
India Business News: Markets regulator Sebi has again extended the deadline to apply for the post of 147 senior-level executives by two months till July 31 in the wake of
Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor
The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.
No Stopping Bayern Munich, Admits Borussia Dortmund Boss Lucien Favre After Loss
Borussia Dortmund head coach Lucien Favre admitted it will be "brutally difficult" to stop Bayern Munich retaining their Bundesliga title after Bayern beat Dortmund on Tuesday.Joshua Kimmich's won
Rouhani urges cooperation as newly elected Parliament convenes
Iran has held the opening session of its new Parliament under strict health protocols, more than three months after an election in February was swept by conservative candidates.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: Reports
HONG KONG: Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, Hong Kong media ...
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD bulls paused near 50% Fibo
Flying further up with free-roaming fish? While Brits are closely following the latest developments around Dominic Cummings – the special adviser at D
How to get the Windows 10 May 2020 Update
Windows 10 continues to play a key role in how we learn, live and work during these unique times, and we want to ensure a high quality and reliable experience, while also delivering you the latest innovations. In mid-April, we announced the initial availability of the Windows 10 May 2020 Update through the Windows Insider […]
Lockdown loan secures future of Roman fort trust
The Vindolanda Charitable Trust relies on cash brought in by visitors, many from overseas, who come every year to see the Hadrian’s Wall landmark.
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
"A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed," the body said. "It is expected by mid-June."
HBO Max Takes on Netflix With Human Curation Instead of Solely Relying on Algorithms
Just like nearly everything else on the internet, streaming services are ruled by recommendation algorithms that are designed to predetermine what people want before they ask for it. WarnerMedia is trying to accomplish the opposite with HBO Max. From a report: The company's new streaming service, wh...
Israel Rejects Chinese Bid to Build World's Largest Desalination Plant
Under U.S. pressure, Israel has appointed a local company to construct Sorek 2, a desalination plant that is set to become...
Sensex settles nearly 1,000 points higher, Nifty ends at 9,315 led by banking, financial stocks
The S&P BSE Sensex surged 995.92 points (3.25 per cent) to settle at 31,605.22, while the broader Nifty 50 ended at 9,314.95, up 285.90 points (3.17 per cent).
The original Google Home is no longer available on the Google Store — is a successor on the way?
I/O 2016 feels like an eternity ago. It was a simpler time when Google didn't know what it would call Android N, Daydream was new, Allo had just launched,
Coronavirus: Gujarat HC Judges Will Check On Ahmedabad Hospital Through Surprise Visit
The court said there is a lack of “proper team work and coordination” at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where nearly 400 Covid-19 patients have died so far.
COVID-19: Moscow Offers Free Antibody Tests; Georgia Reopening Public Transport
Here's a roundup of COVID-19 developments in RFE/RL's broadcast regions.
The Promise of Browser Isolation: A Panacea with a UX Problem?
Browser isolation sounds like the answer to many security questions. Why isn't its use widespread? Claudia Glover has more.
House leaders take vote-counting operations online
The coronavirus pandemic has forced House leadership in both parties to get creative in how they go about whipping votes as lawmakers largely work remotely during the crisis.
Kolkata Knight Riders extend support to help government battle aftermath of cyclone Amphan
Extending a helping hand to the victims of Super Cyclone Amphan, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday pledged support to the West Bengal Chief Ministers Relief Fund among other initiatives.
Nizamuddin Markaz case: Delhi Police to file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreigners who attended Tablighi Jamaat meet
Delhi Police will file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreign nationals in the Saket court today in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Markaz in Delhi's Nizamuddin area
Rugby: New Australia coach Rennie to end Warriors stint a month early
Australia's incoming new coach Dave Rennie will end his spell with Glasgow Warriors next week, a month sooner than planned, after the Pro14 side ...
Pablo Escobar’s brother is suing Apple for $2.6B
Yep, it appears that Pablo Escobar's brother — Roberto Escobar — is suing Apple for $2.6 billion. Why? Well, it's all about marketing.
Korean prosecutors question Samsung heir in succession-related probe
Prosecutors have been investigating suspected accounting fraud at drug company Samsung Biologics
GBP/USD: Sterling has room to rise on Brexit hopes
Brexit hopes, the scandal around Dominic Cummings, and Sino-American relations are in the mix. Yohay Elam, an analyst at FXStreet, thinks the cable ha
Halfords to fully reopen to customers in Dundee – but don’t handle the products
Halfords in Dundee is preparing to reopen to customers after a successful trial of physical-distancing measures on its shop floors.
Ballarat hospitality venues offer special treat this National Burger Day
Plate Up Ballarat is promoting burgers from 17 different venues around Ballarat for pick up and delivery from Thursday to Sunday.
Righting the Wrong: Jordanian Parliamentarians Back Their King, Call to End Peace with Israel
Jordanian parliamentarians say all options are on the table, including the cancellation of the historic pact, if Israel goes ahead with its decision to extend its...
Over 16,000 virus tests conducted daily, will ramp up capacity: Ashok Gehlot
The Rajasthan authorities are conducting over 16,000 coronavirus tests daily and the capacity will be ramped up with the establishment of more laboratories in the state, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
One dead as flood situation in Assam worsens; around 2.72 lakh people affected across 11 districts, says state disaster management authority
At present, around 2.72 lakh persons are affected due to flood in Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Hojai, Darrang, Barpeta, Nalbari, Goalpara, West Karbi Anglong, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam, it said.
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced
The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.
USD/JPY traders weigh a massive cocktail of mostly toxic risks
Uncertainty is playing out and USD/JPY is in focus. Markets are caught between prospects of the global economy opening-up and the downside risks of se
Family demands murder charges after police killing of handcuffed African American
The family of an African American man killed by Minneapolis police while handcuffed in custody demanded Wednesday that the officers be charged with murder.
Britain's Prince Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
Britain's Prince Andrew has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
The 20 car models with the most 2019 surplus inventory still left over unsold
The Dodge Grand Caravan tops the list of the most-unsold car with 66.3% of its inventory still in stock.
U.S. no longer considers Hong Kong autonomous from China, Pompeo announces
The U.S. State Department has determined Hong Kong no longer holds autonomy under Chinese rule, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday."No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said in
Autohome Inc.: 3 Reasons Why Stock Price Could Increase By 30% In 12 Months
Weak macro conditions in China from November 2019 (when the first COVID-19 case was diagnosed) made sales of Autohome passenger vehicles to drop by 10% YoY. The
How does the Fast & Furious game look this bad?
There's no sugarcoating this one: Fast & Furious: Crossroads looks flat-out awful. It feels like a million years ago that The Game Awards capped off with a reveal of a bad-looking Fast & Furious game. Maybe it was all a d...
Fear, sadness and anger: The hidden impact of lockdown on children
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and measures to prevent its spread have impacted children in some predictable and some less predictable ways. Kathryn Cleary spoke to experts and children to get a deeper understanding.
The 20 car models with the most 2019 surplus inventory still left over unsold, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The Dodge Grand Caravan tops the list of the most-unsold car with 66.3% of its inventory still in stock.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Texas Instruments borked programming support for its calculators and hobbyists are mad
Last week, Cemetech reported that Texas Instruments had patched out the ability to execute programs written in assembly language (ASM) or C. The move threw the TI-enthusiast community into an uproar.
David Coverdale Questions ‘Arrogance’ of Ignoring COVID-19 Rules
Whitesnake singer David Coverdale expressed disbelief at people who ignore COVID-19 safety protocols in a May 2020 interview.
Fed's Bullard: US has seen worst of economic fallout from coronavirus crisis
"Could be well that the US has seen the worst of the economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis," St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard
Cal Thomas: Biden wants people to look at his record on race – but they could be in for a surprise
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told a talk show host recently: “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” It was not a one-off remark.
Leftists Launch Dark Money Group to Hold Social Media ‘Accountable’
Leftists have launched a new dark money group called "Accountable Tech" aimed at "combating misinformation online."
Takumi Minamino's text messages to old boss about his Liverpool team-mates
Salzburg manager Jesse Marsch has kept in touch with Japan international Takumi Minamino via text message ever since his £7.25million January transfer to Liverpool
Man's best friend: Loyal dog waits for months at hospital after owner died of COVID-19
A seven-year-old dog that belonged to a dead Wuhan Covid-19 patient who waited for its owner to leave the hospital for three months now lives in a dog shelter.
New Star Wars game show for kids hits the web on June 3
The weekly show tests kids on their Star Wars knowledge to see who's capable of being a Jedi Knight.
Gender diversity at PSUs still a distant dream; lags promoter firms and MNCs
In the 4,657 firms in NIFTY 500, 13 companies do not have any women directors. Of those, 12 are PSUs
Saudi Arabia to open two new airports
Al Jouf and Arar airports ready to be operational from Sunday 31
Cyprus to pay holiday costs of tourists infected with coronavirus
The government has said it would pay for accommodation, medicine and food for patients and their families if you become unwell when it reopens its borders next month
Oshodi-Abule-egba BRT to commence operation in July, says Lagos govt
Lagos State government has said that the Oshodi to Abule Egba Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route have been completed and operation would commence on that route by July 2020.
Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’
Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.
Roam Mobility ceasing operations June 30, 2020
Canadian-U.S. roaming service Roam Mobility has announced that it will "cease operations" on June 30, 2020.
Judge Napolitano: 'Twitter has freedom of speech just like you and I and the president himself'
Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano told “America's Newsroom” Wednesday that President Trump is “right” that social media platforms show bias against conservatives, but added that as a private company, Twitter has the right to control speech on their platform.
Parents allege medical negligence in infant’s death
The parents of a four-month-old child from Manjeri who died of COVID-19 at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, on April 24, have alleged that the infant’s death was due to failure in t
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Sreelekha, Kerala’s first woman DGP, to head Fire & Rescue Services Department
Sreelekha is at present the Transport Commissioner.
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
2020 T20 World Cup prospects fade, as alternatives sought
A board official says hosting it this October would be 'too big a risk' | ESPN.co.uk
Huawei CFO Faces an Uphill Battle Against Extradition to the U.S as a Canadian Court Delivers an Adverse Ruling
Huawei CFO sustains a blow as the Superior Court of British Columbia delivers an adverse verdict in the U.S. extradition case
20 Republican lawmakers file lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over new proxy voting system
A group of Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over the chamber's new proxy voting system, which allows lawmakers to designate another member to vote on their behalf during the coronavirus.
Gretchen Whitmer’s Construction Ban Had Devastating Impact on Michigan Jobs
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to ban most residential construction contributed to Michigan's second highest in the nation unemployment rate.
Punjab decides to hike MBBS fee in govt, private colleges
With the massive surge in the price index in the years thereafter, these colleges are facing fiscal problems and are unable to meet the norms of Medical Council of India, thus necessitating a fee hike
Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday declared Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China, as intense clashes break out between police and pro-democracy protesters. Pompeo said the Chinese
Android devices on older firmware exposed to security vulnerability, warns SingCERT
SINGAPORE: Android devices running on operating system versions 9.0 and earlier - or about 90 per cent of users - may be exposed to a security ...
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Eoin Morgan scotches talk of imminent England return for Alex Hales
Alex Hales looks set to remain frozen out of England’s one-day setup for some time yet after the captain, Eoin Morgan, scotched talk of an imminent comeback
PSG Group to offload 28.11% stake in Capitec to shareholders
Post-unbundling it will retain a 4.3% shareholding in the bank.
Leon Rose adds ‘experience’ in Knicks’ front-office revamp
Knicks rookie president Leon Rose made it official Wednesday with his front-office shakeup in announcing the hirings of three “experienced basketball executives” – Walt Perrin, Frank
Coronavirus-infected man recovers after 50 days on ventilator: report
A British man who reportedly ventilated for 50 days after contracting the novel coronavirus has made a miraculous recovery, according to a report.
Migrant Woman Allegedly Bites Maharashtra Cop Who Asked Her To Wear A Mask
A woman migrant worker in Palghar district of Maharashtra attacked a police constable and bit her arm after the latter asked her to wear a mask, an official said on Wednesday.
Greek PM praises 'huge step' of European recovery bid
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday hailed a proposed EU coronavirus recovery package as a
Sky Sports journalist confirms: "Bottas talking to Red Bull Racing"
Last week a rumour was already spreading around the world that the manager of Valtteri Bottas has already thrown a line at Red Bull Racing and Sky Sports journalist Ted Kravitz has now confirmed that coverage. According to the British reporter, a switch is not necessarily out of the question.
US Denies Reports It Has 'Multiple Patriot Missile Batteries' Deployed Near Massive Syrian Gas Field
US forces in northeastern Syria began to redeploy from the border with Turkey to the country’s interior and oil and gas fields last October, after Ankara launched an...
Four more positive results in latest round of Premier League tests
Four people from three clubs have tested positive in the Premier League's latest round of coronav...
Panel defers decision on green pass to LG Polymers
EAC to wait for suo moto action by NGT, cases being heard in High Court and NHRC on gas leak accident
Broadway’s Miscast Gala Will Bring Those Delightful Performances Straight to YouTube This Year
MCC Theater’s Miscast Gala, an event where actors perform songs they wouldn’t traditionally get cast to play, will stream straight to YouTube on June 20th this year.
Google Search and Maps are making it easier to support small businesses with donations and gift cards
As businesses navigate the largest economic crisis since the Great Depression, those that remain on the playing field are looking for any bit of help they
Another honour for Gaudet
Sonja Gaudet can add another note to her list of accomplishments.
Postmedia to lay off about 40 employees after unions reject salary cuts
Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says it will lay off about 40 employees after a number of its unions did not approve a temporary salary reduction to help reduce costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
NASA chief ‘all in’ for Tom Cruise to film on International Space Station
The International Space Station could become the set of Tom Cruise's next high-flying flick.
Galaxy M01 pricing for India leaks, Galaxy M11 coming too! - Gizchina.com
The Galaxy M01 is coming soon for India as the pricing leaked. Samsung will also release the Galaxy M11 in the country in the next month.
Kia Rio Facelift With 48V Mild-hybrid System And New UVO Revealed
With its mid-cycle facelift, Kia Rio has gained several safety and infotainment technologies along with Kia’s first-ever 48V mild-hybrid system and ‘clutch-by-wire’ manual transmission
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
German minister warns of far-right threat as anti-Semitic crime jumps
BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of anti-Semitic crimes committed in Germany rose last year by 13%, Interior Minster Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, laying the blame squarely on right-wing radicals.
RealNetworks Could Have A Winner
The company's video codecs, Napster and other assorted businesses have lingered, not producing any profits. However, they have a growing gaming business that lo
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced
The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.
TV's longest-running comedies, ranked, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" was just renewed for a record-breaking 15th season.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Yeeessss duuuuude! Twitter users stretch words to modify their meaning, study shows
Twitter users stretch words such as 'yes', 'dude' and 'hey' to modify their meaning, according to researchers who analysed 100 billion tweets.
Sudan says three jailed members of ousted Bashir regime have coronavirus
At least three jailed senior members of the toppled regime of former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir have the coronavirus, the country's public prosecution service said on Wednesday. The Arab African country, which has reported 4,146 coronavirus cases and 184 deaths, released more than 4,000 prisoners
Frank Lampard to speak to N'Golo Kante again after Premier League training vote
Kante wants better assurances he will be protected.
Sun Pharma's Q4 pre-tax profit down 17% at Rs 577 cr on multiple one-offs
Revenues in the US market, its largest geography, came in at $375 million down 15 per cent, though the year ago period had a high base due to a one-time contribution of specialty products
Universities and commercial partners team up to develop new COVID -19 test kit
A new COVID -19 test kit, which can detect the presence of the virus in six different individuals simultaneously in under 30 minutes, is one step closer to coming to market following a partnership deal with leading electronic, robotics, and software companies.
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The exchange between the CNBC hosts lasted around a minute as they lobbed accusations at each other.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
This Energy Stock Plans to Maintain Its 10%-Yielding Dividend
ONEOK believes it can navigate through the oil industry's current rough patch while leaving its dividend intact.
UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July.
Govt. offices to function with 50% staff
Guidelines issued on mode of working, no exemption for offices in hotspots
Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said force intelligence reports show ‘push-back’ from the public.
Leeford Village drama serial to be broadcast over the airwaves
Two writers are getting ready to hear the first episode of their drama serial broadcast over the airwaves for the first time.
State may take liberal stance on quarantine cost of NoRKs
This may put to rest the political row triggered by the Opposition over COVID-19 containment
This is when McDonald’s will reopen in Burton, Swadlincote and Uttoxeter, says the boss
It will initially be drive-thru only
M&S announce permanent closure of Nottingham city centre store
Staff will transfer to the other city centre store
COVID -19: NBC fines three radio stations - Premium Times Nigeria
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined three stations over broadcast of invariable content on COVID-19 and also sanctioned 28 others...
Former UFC fighter Sam Stout mourns sudden death of baby daughter
TORONTO - Former UFC fighter Sam (Hands of Stone) Stout is mourning the death of his one-month-old daughter."Most of you already know that we lost Sydney Lo
Coronavirus: LaLiga gets green light for Monday and Friday matches this season
LaLiga matches will be allowed to take place on Monday and Friday nights in order to bring the 2019-20 season to a conclusion.
"Vettel never had the car at Ferrari to become champion"
Sebastian Vettel came close to a world title twice in his time at Ferrari. Both in 2017 and 2018 he led the rankings in the first half of the season, only to lose to Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes in the course of the year. Felipe Massa believes that Vettel has nevertheless done very well at Ferrari.
Upwork: Must Grow Faster
After slowing down in the second half of 2019, Upwork reaccelerated its growth in Q1 2020. Marketplace revenue made up 90% of the business and grew by 24% YoY.
Wasteland 3's dev diary introduces the survivors of the apocalypse
inXile Entertainment has released the second chapter of its new dev diary series, exploring the characters, locations, weaponry, lore and mechanics of post-apocalyptic strategy sequel Wasteland 3.Having covered some of the in-game mechanics...
Elon Musk: Space entrepreneur’s race to Mars
Where did Musk’s obsession with Mars come from and how are current plans progressing?
RFL chief says Ashes talks continue but warns that series is under threat
Ralph Rimmer admits staging England v Australia series will be tough.
Motorsport UK aims to resume racing activities from 4 July without spectators
Motorsport UK suspended all its events throughout the country from March to the end of June due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suspension rust problem forces Mitsubishi to recall vehicles
DETROIT — Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 223,000 vehicles in Canada and cold-weather U.S. states because parts of the suspension can rust, detach and cause drivers to lose control.
Cyprus pledges to cover medical costs for tourists if they catch coronavirus on vacation
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained
How to watch the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission
NASA will be live-streaming the SpaceX launch via YouTube and on its website.
BBMP prepared to handle monsoon, claims civic chief
Civic body is monitoring places that have a history of flooding and water-logging
Bayonetta 3 is still being developed, says Hideki Kamiya
In a recent interview, Hideki Kamiya took the opportunity to assure fans that Bayonetta 3 is not canceled. The game is still very much in the works at PlatinumGames.
How passenger numbers collapsed at Stansted Airport in lockdown
Passenger numbers at Stansted Airport collapsed by more than 99 per cent in the first full month of the lockdown, new figures reveal.
Germany's Scholz: Very likely that we will get an agreement on EU recovery plan
Commenting on the European Commission's proposed recovery plan, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said that the proposals build on what France and G
Ex-KRA Manager Facing Prison Sentence Over Multi-million Scam
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Education Ministry to Offer 18-Day Summer Camp Program, July 14 – August 6
This will significantly reduce the financial burden of their parents and reduce gaps in Israeli society.
Airdrie MP raises furlough scheme concerns with Prime Minister
Virtual contribution to PMQs highlights problems being faced by Neil Gray's constituents
Bright Eyes share 'One and Done' from new album
May 27 (UPI) -- Indie rock band Bright Eyes is back with new music.
Pokemon Go Fest 2020 will take place in July as “an entirely global event in virtual format”
Niantic Labs has announced the dates for Pokemon Go Fest 2020, alongside news that it will be a virtual global event.
Cyclist, 41, dies after Bridgend crash
A 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Government quietly mothballs another FOUR NHS Nightingales after putting 4,000-bed hospital at London's ExCel centre on 'standby' - as flights are set to restart at City Airport by end of June
EXCLUSIVE: The flagship Nightingale location in London was already mothballed earlier this month, while sites in Birmingham, Bristol, Harrogate and Tyne and Wear are also closed.
Dairy remains ‘resilient’ due to business model
JERSEY’S dairy industry is ready to bounce back after the Covid-19 crisis and continues to be ‘resilient’ due to its mix of local and export markets, an industry spokesman has said.
Oppo Find X2 Series opens pre-orders ahead of June 10 launch
Get free headphones or a speaker when you pre-order any of the Oppo Find X2 series, including the Pro, Neo, & Lite.
Bishop Demands Compensation For Lost Revenue From Tithes And Offerings During Lockdown
A South African bishop has demanded compensation from the government for revenue lost during the national lockdown when people were prohibited
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
India can tide over worst recession, but govt must be careful: Experts
Montek Singh, D Subbarao were participating in a webinar hosted by Bhavan's SP Jain Institute of Management Research
Bigfoot Is Selling His California Home, According to a Creative Real Estate Listing
In an effort to stand out, the sellers of this California Redwoods home held a Bigfoot photo shoot showing off the property.
Delhi: In last 24 hrs, 792 Covid-19 cases reported; total tally rises to 15,257
The recovery rate of the city is 47.67 per cent, higher than the national average of around 42 per cent.
Led Zeppelin’s Celebration Day set for global watch party
Led Zeppelin’s famous 2007 reunion for the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert will be available to watch this Saturday for free
7,376 calls handled by UWI COVID-19 call centre
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) handled a total of 7,376 calls during its first month of operations from April 6 to May 6. Of the total calls,...
'I Want To See Messi Crying With World Cup Trophy In His Hands'
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is considered one of the greatest athletes ever, and after an image of him crying with the NBA trophy in his hands was seen in a recent documentary, one of Lionel Messi's teammates wants the same thing for the Argentine wi
Dubai government employees to start returning to work on Sunday
DUBAI: Half of Dubai’s government employees can return to their offices on Sunday, and the rest will be able to go back on June 14, the emirate’s government announced Wednesday. The return to work will, however, be made with “intensified precautionary measures,” to protect workers, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said.
Premier League: Jose Mourinho says its hard watching other leagues resume while English game is suspended
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho said it was painful to watch countries resume their top-flight seasons while English soccer remains suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elon Musk: Space entrepreneur’s race to Mars
Where did Musk’s obsession with Mars come from and how are current plans progressing?
‘Portal or Narnia’: Netizens ask after cat disappears into priest’s robes during live sermon
People on social media commented how calmly the priest handled the situation, with many commenting that it must have happened before numerous times.
Nail-biting video shows brown bear following child on family hike
An Italian family's mountain hike took a hair-raising turn after a brown bear followed a child down a mountain path during a day out.
Christine Lampard enjoys morning stroll with daughter Patricia before Loose Women
The Loose Women star was every inch the doting - and glamorous - mum as she spent time with her baby girl, who she shares with husband Frank Lampard, before heading into the studio for work
Wall Street opens mixed, falling tech shares weigh on Nasdaq
Following Tuesday's impressive rally, Wall Street's main indexes started the day on a mixed tone on Wednesday. As of writing, the Dow Jones Industrial
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Boxing champ Tyson Fury says he got offer to fight Mike Tyson
A fight between Tyson Fury and Mike Tyson would be a sight to see.
Economic Update: Fitch Ratings cuts GDP forecasts again – McKinsey see opportunities for a greener recovery
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Moderately higher inflation in response to bigger debt levels – UBS
The world will emerge from COVID with considerably higher levels of debt while will be left structurally less global by the crisis, spurring on the de
‘Bang - one punch. Gone’ – the day Robbie Keane nailed Edgar Davids
Former Spurs ace Jamie O‘Hara reveals the time Robbie Keane tamed the ‘pitbull’.
Manchester United star to commit his future to shock South American club
According to the recent reports, Manchester United's star defender wants to commit his future to his boyhood club in Argentina. Manchester United and Sport...
This is how the Yamina party has divided its roles - Inside Israel
'We intend to continue fighting for our values and ideology, we'll fight to advance sovereignty,' MK Ayelet Shaked says.
Desperate single dads form long queue outside food bank so they can feed their kids
Shocking footage shows the men inside Elephant and Castle shopping centre in a long line leading up to the office of the Dad's House food bank in south east London
Pure Gold Mining: A Look At The Valuation After This Advance
Pure Gold Mining is one of the top-performing gold juniors with a more than 50% return year to date. The company is more than fully-funded to complete construct
The Trump Administration’s War on Huawei Could Hurt These 3 Stocks
TSMC and two other tech giants could become collateral damage in the tech war.
Activists raise alarms over coronavirus litter along French coast
PARIS — Soggy, algae-caked surgical masks resting on the seabed. Soiled, waterlogged rubber gloves, waving eerily beneath the Mediterranean waves. A French environmental group is finding this
United Spirits Q4 results: Net profit plummets 81% to Rs 24 crore
The maker of McDowell's whiskey said underlying net sales declined 11.08% to Rs 6426.4 crore.
ACT venue limits: Pubs, bars relieved but uncertain about new limits
Pub and club operators wondering if they can divide up big rooms to get more diners in within the rules
MotoGP, Rossi: "I know how to improve, I want to fight for the podium again"
MotoGP: "Last year, worse results than I expected, but we can find the right direction. An important challenge for me is going up against Quartararo, Vinales, and Morbidelli."
Coronavirus expands grip in many areas, as US nears 100,000 deaths
Europe has recorded about 170,000 deaths, while the US has reported more than 98,900 in a span of less than four months, more than the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined.
Hong Kong police fire pepper ball rounds at protesters, arrest 300 people
HONG KONG: Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday (May 27) and ...
Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training
Failure to resume the season could cost the league around 750 million pounds ($921.75 million) in lost revenue from broadcasters according to British media estimates.
Corn is oversold; watch for short covering to provide price spark, analyst says
Outside investors are watching the June crop weather forecasts turn dry.
Fewer Australians feeling depressed by the crisis
The proportion of Australians expecting the effect of the pandemic on economic activity to last for more than 12 months has fallen from 57 per cent to 50 per cent.
Apple iPad Pro series with top-end screens may launch later than we expected
We've heard rumors that the next iPad Pro series would arrive later this year, but analysts now think 2021 is more likely.
Georgia to reopen all shops, cafes, resume public transport before June 8 -PM
TBILISI, May 27— Georgia will restart public transport and reopen shops, shopping malls and cafes and restaurants before June 8, the ex-Soviet country’s Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said today. Gakharia told the government that public transport, including the metro, would resume on May 29,...
Special KLM flight brings home 276 Indians from Netherlands
On June 8, another batch of stranded Indians will be sent home by a special Air India flight from Amsterdam to New Delhi as part of the second leg of the 'Vande Bharat Mission'.
A love letter to the lost art of the liner note
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India to Start Australia Test Series on Dec 3 in Brisbane: Reports
As per reports in 7news.com.au and the Sydney Morning Herald the schedule for the four Tests has been finalised.
Google Deletes Millions of Negative TikTok Reviews After Controversial Video
Google has reportedly deleted millions of negative reviews left on TikTok’s Play Store page after a controversial video was removed from the video-sharing network.
Online booze orders flying in ahead of move to lockdown level 3
South Africans rush to place alcohol orders online
PenCom mulls diversifying investments into infrastructure, housing assets
PenCom says it is reviewing its policies to boost pension fund investments in capital market products, infrastructure and housing assets post-COVID-19.
Man Arrested Following Firearms Incident, Kawerau
A man has been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Kawerau.
Super 10: ONLY way to get the magic back!
While unlikely to happen, Super Rugby having a ceiling of 10 teams would be the only way to restore old lustre, believes Rob Houwing.
Congress Should Give Returning Workers a Bonus
A one-time lump-sum payment would also help the overall economy.
EU launches €750bn stimulus package to kickstart economies devastated by Covid-19
It is described as the biggest ever stimulus package and will be comprised mainly of loans and grants for businesses.
BCCI confident ICC won't commit harakiri by taking away 2021 T20 World Cup
The BCCI was needed to throw light on the tax exemption issue 18 months before the 2021 T20 World Cup which meant the deadline was April.
Banks not passing rate cut benefits to borrowers, developers: CREDAI to RBI
RBI has directed the banks to link floating rates on housing loans to external benchmarks
Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus
Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said.
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the coast of South Carolina
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Bertha formed Wednesday morning off the coast of South Carolina, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. A
PM CARES now eligible to receive contribution under CSR; govt amends Act
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has allowed the CSR contributions by making changes to the Companies Act via notification dated May 26
PM’s Corona Relief Fund crosses Rs4bn mark
Opposition wants parliamentary oversight of fund utililastion; Shahbaz calls for convening CCI meeting.
Reliance’s $7 billion rights rings in new trading venue in India
Reliances rights entitlement began trading on May 20 at 151.15 rupees.
Pakistani bid to form group of OIC envoys at UN foiled
The UAE, Maldives oppose proposal for the group on Islamophobia.
Happy Birthday Nitin Gadkari: 5 things to know about the Union Minister
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, turns 63 today.
Robert May (1936–2020) and the Future of Scientific Research
He was utterly unpretentious, without guile or dissimulation, and candid to the point of tactlessness—qualities in unfortunately short supply today
NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule.
Jurong sees two more spots listed as places visited by people infected
The Health Ministry has named the wet market at Block 963 Jurong West Street 91 and FairPrice Xtra in Jurong Point as public places visited by people with Covid-19 for more than 30 minutes when they were infectious. It added these two spots to Jurong Point's FairPrice...
Thousands throng screening centre, UT arranges additional Shramik special train
Earlier only one train, with 1,600 passengers, was scheduled to depart from the city at 2 pm.
NHL to restart with 24-team playoff in two hub cities
The National Hockey League will abandon the rest of the regular season and proceed directly to a 24-team playoff staged in two hub cities.
Shanghai Stock Exchange Mulls First Revamp of Benchmark in 30 Years
(Bloomberg) — The Shanghai Stock Exchange is considering the first overhaul of its benchmark index in three decades so that it better reflects China’s increasingly high-tech economy, according to people familiar with the matter.
Ola Electric to launch e-scooter in 2021
AUTO News: Ola Electric will be launching its electric two-wheeler in Indian and global markets in 2021. Etergo's AppScotter, which is an all-electric two-wheele
Australia drops probe of journalist over use of classified documents
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian police have dropped their investigation of a News Corp journalist over the disclosure of a national security document in 2018, citing a lack of evidence.
Commentary: Despite stiffer competition, Zoom is ahead of the pack
It’s not just Zoom’s popularity and use that has increased during COVID-19, the company’s share price has surged too, says Adrian Tan.
Girls Stuck in Empty School After Uhuru's Closure Order
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'I hope viewers are appalled': James Cromwell on ABC's Maralinga drama
The Oscar-nominated screen veteran and lifelong activist stars in Operation Buffalo, the new ABC series set during the ‘50s Maralinga nuclear tests.
Saudi Arabia to end virus curfew next month
But the kingdom is yet to make any announcement about Haj.
Premier League set for "TV bonanza" as broadcast details set out
A TV bonanza could be handed to Everton, Liverpool and all Premier League fans if Project Restart goes ahead
SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim.
Of course billionaires like Elon Musk love outer space. The Earth is too small for their egos
This week, Musk’s SpaceX will launch the first US astronauts into space in nine years. We’re meant to be inspired, but back on the ground the workers are struggling
When returning to work means staying local
As businesses reopen and get their staff back into the workplace, some employees and firms are deciding to switch the city for the suburbs.
Care worker counting the cost as new bike broke down leaving him unable to work
He says he shelled out £1,500 for a new bike but it broke down on his first journey
Coronavirus in Mizoram: 168 churches offer halls to be used as quarantine facility
Of these, 1,940 people are quarantined at government designated facilities, 414 at church halls, 163 placed under home quarantine and seven others are lodged at hotel on their own expense
Returning students to see smaller class sizes, strict health measures
One-way corridors, exterior doors used by set groups and the optional wearing of masks are some of the things that Greater Victoria School District students can expect if they choose to return to . . .
French consortium steps up plans for saliva-based COVID-19 screening test
PARIS (Reuters) - A French consortium said on Wednesday that it was stepping up its previously announced plans for a saliva-based screening test to detect COVID-19, by joining up with medical laboratory and diagnostics group INOVIE.
Khloe Kardashian's 'changing face' highlighted by Kim Kardashian's epic throwback
Khloe Kardashian has been at the centre of a photoshop storm after debuting a new look at the weekend and Kim's family throwback shows how much she has changed
IndiGo to help man who sold his goats to buy flight tickets
In Mumbai, a migrant labourer family sold three goats to buy air tickets but the flight got cancelled.IndiGo said it has now booked tickets for the workers at no extra charge
'I am worshipped in Karna mandir': Pankaj Dheer speaks up on his 'Mahabharat' character's popularity
Pankaj Dheer who played the role of Karna in the late 80s 'Mahabharat' shared about the love he received for playing the iconic character.
Greek Theatre cancels 2020 season amid uncertainty over coronavirus restrictions
The storied Greek Theatre is canceling its 2020 season for the first time in 90 years, the facility announced Tuesday.
Trump thinks in-person G7 summit a great example of reopening: White House
The US currently holds the annual presidency of G7 countries. In view of coronavirus pandemic there were talks of the summit being held virtually
Money Saving Expert advice can save thousands on your Council Tax
You can claim back huge refunds, reduce your payments or even cut Council Tax to zero
Bulgaria to reopen restaurants, bars and cafes on June 1
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will allow restaurants, bars and cafes to reopen at full capacity on Monday as the Balkan country further eased restrictions imposed in mid-March to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Doug Liman to Direct Tom Cruise in Movie Aboard International Space Station
Doug Liman will direct Tom Cruise in a first of its kind movie set in outer space aboard the International Space Station, TheWrap has learned.
Nottingham students to strike against 'immoral' rent payments for unused accommodation
The students feel it is 'worth the risk' of legal action
Man arrested over fire that killed 36 people in Japan
Japanese police have formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, a police spokesman said.
AP Explains Hong Kong Security Law
China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes. In a surprise move, the central government announced last week that it would develop laws to outlaw secession, subversion, terrorism and
Apple Fixes Latest iOS 13.5 Bug That Prevented Some iPhone Apps From Opening
Image for representation. The bug impacted apps such as Audible.com, Discord, Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube, among others. IANS … Apple Fixes Latest iOS 13.5 Bug That Prevented Some iPhone Apps From Opening Read More »
SC finally steps in to address distress among the migrants
The apex court will hear the matter on May 28 and directed the Solicitor General to share all measures taken by the government.
Agencies on front lines of Covid-19 battle to get extra funding: DPM
Agencies on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic will get extra funding under the $33 billion supplementary Budget announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. This will go towards boosting Singapore's clinical management of cases as well as its...
Shooting in South LA leaves 5 wounded, authorities say
The L.A. County Fire Department says five people were shot in the South L.A. neighborhood of Athens.
Seth Rollins makes surprise comment on "Monday Night Messiah" gimmick
Seth Rollins has been using the Monday Night Messiah gimmick for months now.
Ministers to question Dr Tony Holohan about 2 metre social distancing rule
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is set to brief ministers about ongoing measures in the battle against COVID-19 at Government Buildings today.
'Don't run IOA office as one-man show': Rajeev Mehta to Narinder Batra
More sports News: In his letter to the IOA president Narinder Batra, secretary general Rajeev Mehta expressed his dissent over the negligence of his office in constitut
PPE - how much is enough?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
Auto Trader to offer 25% discount as it starts trading from June 1
Auto Trader has said it will slash its prices in June as the Government allows car dealerships to open again.
Coronavirus lockdown | Girl dies of snakebite at quarantine centre in Uttarakhand
People lodged in quarantine centres in hilly areas have been complaining about dirty washrooms and shortage of water supply.
Ehteraz app updated with expanded security and privacy features: MoPH
Doha: The new updated Ehteraz app, now available on app stores, has stronger security and privacy features.
NCLT approves IL&FS stake sale in GIFT City to Gujarat govt
That sale consideration payable to IL&FS excluding resolution process costs shall be credited into a designated escrow account intimated to the infrastructure lending group
Tracking Dan Loeb's Third Point Portfolio - Q1 2020 Update
Dan Loeb's 13F portfolio value decreased from $8.70B to $6.27B this quarter. The number of positions decreased from 37 to 30. Third Point increased Amazon and C
Tick Saliva Proteins Created by Scientists for the First Time
For the first time ever, scientists have recreated the anti-inflammatory protein found in tick saliva. This will open up options in therapeutic treatments.
Lukewarm turnout at liquor shops not a cause for comfort
KARAIKAL Though there was no overcrowding in front of the IMFL, arrack and toddy shops in Karaikal on Monday and Tuesday, purportedly due to the price hike, social activists express apprehensions that
Ariel Helwani on which UFC Twitter feud to believe; what to expect from Tyron Woodley
Ariel Helwani tries to make sense of the social media war of words, Jon Jones' future and Saturday's Fight Night card.
Taiwan leader vows ‘action plan’ for Hong Kong protesters
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island.
Russell Investments Group Ltd. Purchases 14,252 Shares of SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC)
Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its position in SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC) by 18.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 90,380 shares of the software maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,252 shares during the period. Russell Investments […]
YouTube Kids Now Available On Apple TV
YouTube Kids, the video platform’s version that allows families to set age categories, viewing timers and other controls, is now available on Apple TV.According to YouTube, safety controls still
Trump threatens to shut down social media
US President Donald Trump has threatened to shut down social media after Twitter put a fact-check label on some of his tweets. There has been criticism against social media platforms
'Children have been traumatised by Philippines abusive drugs war'
Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered psychological distress, bullying and worsening poverty as a result of President Rodrigo..
EU's financial 'firepower' is 1.85 trillion with 750bn for COVID fund
Of the 750 billion euro recovery fund, the 500 billion euros would be given to EU countries as grants, the remaining 250 billion euros would be available as loans."
Jaipur residents urge state government to do ‘surgical strike’ on locusts as insects swathe city
"I have been unable to sleep since Monday when I saw lakhs of these insects creating havoc in my house on Monday and Tuesday."
Malcolm Marx might not be going back to Japan after all
Malcolm Marx was among a group who announced their exit from the Lions earlier this month under the SA Rugby 21-day contract termination window.
Ex-Celtic and Chelsea flop Musonda given just 20 per cent chance of playing again after knee injury
FORMER Celtic loan flop Charly Musonda has revealed he was only given a 20 per cent chance of playing football again after suffering a serious knee injury last year. But the one-time wonderkid insi…
Aap ko bodies mil gyi hain? Callous attitude of PIA deepens wounds of Pakistan plane crash victims' kin
A Twitter user, Adil Rahmaan, who lost both his parents, Fazal and Walida Rahmaan in the Karachi plane crash shared how PIA officials were harassing the grieving kin of the deceased, constantly calling them up and asking inconsiderate questions.
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays
Schools Standards minister Nick Gibb said he was confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.
B2B credit network Fundbox secures fresh investment from MUFG
US B2B payment and credit network Fundbox has secured a fresh equity investment from MUFG Innovation Partners, the corporate capital arm of the giant Japanese bank.
Join Taika Waititi and friends for a reading of ‘James and the Giant Peach’
Catch the show, which is spread over 10 episodes, on the Roald Dahl HQ YouTube channel
Kenya rolls out testing in Nairobi slums, but some fear stigma
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya is rolling out voluntary public testing for the novel coronavirus in its biggest slum, where some residents say being declared virus-free boosts their chances of getting a job.
USD/JPY: Gaining bullish strength
The USD/JPY pair continues to trade within familiar levels, now hovering around 107.70 with a mildly bullish bias, according to FXStreet’s Chief Analy
Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training
The move represents another step towards the return of football action.
Facebook launches CatchUp, app that lets you make free phone calls with up to 8 people simultaneously
CatchUp seems to be Facebook's answer to Houseparty. It lets you make phone calls with friends and family without needing a Facebook account.
80% of iPhone 12 Displays Will Be Provided By Samsung Display
Samsung has won 80% of all iPhone 12 display orders. The rest of orders will be shared among two other manufacturers, BOE and LG Display.
“Bhangra paa le,” Arjun Kapoor has a perfect Punjabi response to Virat Kohli’s first attempt at 180-degree landings!
Virat Kohli has been doling out massive fitness inspiration on social media and recently shared a clip of his first attempt at 180-degree landings. Th
TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent 'hated' girlfriend Gemma Collins at height of cocaine addiction
The former Only Way Is Essex star opened up about his cocaine addiction via video link on This Morning
Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training
Football News: Premier League clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer t
Kerala launches BevQ app to sell liquor
Kerala, which has the highest per capita alcohol consumption in India, rolled out the app to deliver e-tokens for liquor purchase.The app is the state's exit-strategy to open alcohol shops closed due to the lockdown in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic
UPDATED: Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims. Twitter ...
Congress has turned a laboratory of political hypocrisy during pandemic period: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said instead of creating confusion among people, the Congress should try to become a part of confidence building measures in these hours of crisis.
We demolished Rivers hotels in peoples' interest - Governor Wike
Nyesom Wike, Rivers governor, has come out with an explanation on the demolition of two hotels in the state, saying the decision was taken in peoples' interest.
Airbus experts from France begin probe into Pakistan air crash
An 11-member team of technical experts of Airbus aerospace company visited the Jinnah International Airport here and inspected the runway, air traffic control tower and radar control station as part
Amitabh Bachchan shares treasured memories from 'Amar Akbar Anthony' as movie clocks 43 years
Big B put out some monochromatic pictures from the movie on Twitter, along with the cast and crew of the film
Open banking investment higher in the UK than any other European country
Consumers will be able to enjoy greater freedom when using financial products following reforms and growing investment.
UP: Gorakhpur Teacher Suspended For Pro-Pakistan Questions During Online Class
A show-cause notice has been issued to her by the school, asking to file a reply within seven days.
From Marcus McGuane to injury boost - What we noticed from Nottingham Forest's training return
The Reds players were back at the Nigel Doughty Academy for the first time since March this week
Ireland suspends beef exports to China after atypical BSE case confirmed
There are no public health risks associated with this case.
Sindh govt demands removal of CEO PIA, CAA head
Sindh govt demand removal of CEO PIA, CAA head
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Teased Revealing Brand New Front Fascia
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe gets a brand new front fascia and updated interior with the availability of new features and tech
TDP holds India's first digital political conclave
Tech-savvy Chandrababu Naidu set a new record by conducting India's first online political conclave with over 14,000 participants.
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
792 Corona Cases reported in Delhi in 24 hours, Death toll Crosses 300 figure -
There has been a tremendous jump in the speed of corona virus cases in the country’s capital Delhi. In the
Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training
The move represents another step towards the return of football action.
Water use should be even to both Telugu States, says Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has made a case for fair share of water resources for the Telugu States of Andhra Pradesh and Telanagana.He said unless water is drawn at 800 feet fr
Prison Reform Matters Now More Than Ever
The virus shows the need to reduce incarceration, but misplaced fears of crime stand in the way.
Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
Citi kicks off Eni gas sale with $US165m free-cash-flow pitch
Commodity exposure without the commodity price risk – that's the headline pitch from the energy giant.
NVIDIA GeForce 446.14 WHQL driver is optimized for Valorant, Disintegration & Crucible, full release notes
NVIDIA GeForce 446.14 WHQL driver will offer optimal performance in Valorant, Minecraft Dungeons, Disintegration, and Crucible.
Wednesday’s coronavirus news roundup: Toronto releases map showing neighbourhoods hardest hit by COVID-19
Plus: Restaurants, bars, community centres to reopen in Manitoba next week; New Brunswick reports third new case of COVID-19 in Campbellton area;
Ontario extends all emergency orders for another 10 days
Ontario has extended all emergency orders, including restrictions on social gatherings, for another 10 days.
Disney, CBS sued for 'rampant' sexual harassment on 'Criminal Minds'
California sued Disney and CBS for allegedly covering up 14 years of sexual harassment against male crew members on the set of television cop series Criminal Minds, officials said Tuesday. A lawsuit
Reports | Brisbane to host first India-Australia Test; Adelaide to host D/N match
With the Coronavirus situation getting better in Australia, reports have now emerged that India will open their Test series at the Gabbatoir while Adelaide will host the day-night Test match between two nations. As a matter of fact, Australia have never lost a Test in Brisbane since 1988.
Low-income families are spending more on food since March, says report
Low-income families have increased their spending on food by more than 30% since March when the national Covid-19 lockdown began, writes Ground Up.
Honor Play 4 Pro shows up on Vmall ahead of launch - Gizchina.com
The Honor Play 4 Pro will have a dual punch-hole shaped LCD display housing two selfie cameras. It is likely to be powered by Kirin 820 5G SoC.
Stalin demands new TN budget for 2020-21 in view of pandemic
DMK president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to present a new budget for 2020-21 in view of the crisis caused to the financial health of the state by the COVID-1
Surface Pro X now lets Your Phone make clear calls
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners confident of landing 21-year-old, favourites for Premier League attacker
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How To Make Your Android Look like An iPhone (Without Root)
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Police appeal after four people sprayed by white liquid during attacks in Coupar Angus and Dundee
Police in Tayside have appealed for witnesses after four people, including a young child, were sprayed with a white liquid from a passing car.
Delhi Police to file 15 charge-sheets against 294 foreign nationals in Tablighi Jamaat case
The charge-sheets were filed under relevant sections of the Foreigners Act, Epidemic Diseases Act, Disaster Management Act, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Why You Shouldn't Worry About Moderna's Recent Insider Selling
No foul, no harm with four of Moderna's top execs selling shares right after the biotech's big news last week.
Apple rolls out macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update with battery health optimisations for MacBooks
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USD/JPY climbs to fresh daily highs above 107.80 supported by risk-on flows
The USD/JPY pair fluctuated in a very tight range near 107.50 during the Asian trading hours but started to climb higher on strengthening risk appetit
Rare Form of Miniature Stenciled Rock Art Found in Australia
New research suggests the small-scale illustrations may have been made with beeswax
Jimmy Fallon apologizes for wearing blackface in old 'SNL' clip
Fallon is impersonating fellow
Birdwatcher: Woman's call to police was 'definitely racist'
The black birdwatcher who filmed the viral video of a woman calling the police on Memorial Day after he complained about her unleashed dog said he appreciated
Zipline will use its drones to deliver PPE to US healthcare workers
Drones will be used to deliver PPE to healthcare workers in North Carolina.
'Golden point' tabled for innovative new NZ Super Rugby Aotearoa
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has confirmed that New Zealand Rugby has tabled an NRL-style 'golden point' system to decide drawn games in Super Rugby Aotearoa.
McDonald's drive-thrus in Notts set to reopen next month
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Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules
The British public is quickly turning on Boris Johnson as the UK prime minister refuses to sack chief adviser Dominic Cummings for breaking the coronavirus lockdown during a 260-mile trip from London to Durham.
UK regulator halts antibody home tests for coronavirus
MHRA warns unvalidated samples using finger prick may lead to unreliable results.
Pakistan: Kasur policeman held for killing teen boy who resisted rape
The incident occurred on Eid Al Fitr, when the victim, Sami-ur-Rehman was going for prayer
Vehicle tyres could be a major source of microplastics in the ocean
Transported to the ocean through the atmosphere or carried by rainwater into rivers and sewers
GE switches off light bulb business after almost 130 years
GE started with lighting, but today it’s more of an “industry and debt” firm.
'Animal abuser, 18, set kitten's face on fire with blow torch'
William Carr is said to have set the baby animal ablaze after arguing with its owner while on a house painting job
Moderate participation expected in spectrum auctions: ICRA
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The greatest sledges in sport as Welsh rugby legend Mike Phillips reveals brilliant Bakkies Botha taunt
Wales and Lions great Mike Phillips disclosed how Botha responded to a bit of sledging, but what about other great one-liners on the field of play
OnePlus 8 Pro prices skyrocket from secondhand sellers as stock issues continue
A shortage of OnePlus 8 Pro units has left secondhand units being sold for considerably higher prices than you'd find at retail.
Man, 22, dies after falling from jet ski in Devon in third seaside fatality this week
Emergency services were called out to the seaside town of Teignmouth, Devon, on Tuesday following a 999 call reporting a man in the water after falling off a jet ski.
Phase 3 still weeks away
British Columbia is now in the second week of its Phase 2 of reopening businesses, but any thoughts of removing additional COVID-19 restrictions is still at least three weeks away.
'The leader we need' - Derby County transfer target tipped to sign for Leeds United
Derby County transfer news: Joe Hart was linked with a move to the Rams as well as Championship rivals Leeds United and Turkish top tier side Besiktas last month
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Indian wicket-keepers need longer run to cement place in national team, says Parthiv Patel
While Wriddhiman Saha has been a regular in Tests, India currently do not have a fixed wicket-keeper in limited-overs cricket with KL Rahul recently taking over the duties from Rishabh Pant, who is a regular squad member but not a sure starter anymore.
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis
Police in Hong Kong and Minneapolis, Minnesota, had something in common this week. They both used tear gas on protesters.
Nearly half of all coronavirus deaths in US are from long-term care facilities: Report
The COVID-19 virus death rate is highest among residents of long-term care facilities.
Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.
800,000 medicines delivered to patients homes in Dubai during COVID-19
34,000 perscriptions and 270,000 types of medication delivered
Ize-Iyamu picked by Oshiomole faction as Edo APC consensus governorship candidate
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Sanya Malhotra shares her experience of working with Anurag Basu in Ludo
Sanya Malhotra, who made her Bollywood debut with Dangal in 2016, was looking forward to a busy 2020. The actress had three releases coming at the beginning of this year. But at they say man proposes, God disposes. All the plans went out of the window, once the pandemic struck.
Hollywood Celebrates Twitter Fact Checking Trump on Vote By Mail: 'Welcome to Accountability B**ch'
Hollywood celebrities are gloating over Twitter's decision to slap President Donald Trump with a "fact check" of his recent tweets about vote by mail. Stars including Rob Reiner, Dave Bautista, George Takei, and Alyssa Milano have voiced their approval of Twitter's actions against the president.
1,500 scientists call for voice at Cabinet to stop Ireland becoming science 'backwater'
More than 1,500 scientists, including many leading the fight against Covid-19, are calling for a voice for science at the Cabinet table.
Star Wars Mythos Darth Maul Statue Envisions a More Glorious Sith
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Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy says education is answer to poverty
The incentivizing begins with Amma Vodi where Rs 15,000 would be credited to the mother’s account for sending her children to school.
Quibi launches AirPlay integration, Chromecast support coming in June
You can now stream those quick bites to your big screen TV via an Apple TV or directly to any televisions that support AirPlay, no intermediary hardware required whatsoever.
Price Chopper: Tesla Sinks Stickers As U.S. Factory Comes Back Online
Hoping to reduce the coronavirus pandemic's strain on its balance sheet, Tesla slashed prices on three of its four models on Wednesday.
Scandal-Plagued Ex-Governor Sues Putin Over Sacking
MOSCOW (AFP) — A former governor of a Russian region is challenging his dismissal by President Vladimir Putin at the
UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator
David Frost insisted that Britain is taking the stance to avoid more ‘significant’ payments to the EU.
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Voyager to reissue 2017's Ghost Mile in July
Extra tracks and first time ever vinyl version for Australian prog rockers Voyager's 2017 release Ghost Mile
Germany based Digital Bank N26 Publishes Survey Results Including US and European Markets
N26, a Germany-based digital bank that recently closed on $100 million funding as part of an extended Series D, is distributing survey results regarding the US
Shashank Manohar to step down as ICC chairman after current term
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Police warns on using essential workers’ Ssickers, RDC letters during curfew
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Hong Kong crisis: at least 360 arrested as China protests grow
Riot police flood city as pro-democracy groups protest against law criminalising ‘ridicule’ of Chinese anthem
Good Samaritan rescues man from burning car, holds his hand as ambulance arrives
A man in Massachusetts was caught on camera pulling a crash victim away from a burning vehicle.
Grimsby's Elliot Whitehouse Handed Six-Game Ban For Abusing Irish Midfielder
Grimsby Town's Elliot Whitehouse has been given a six-game ban as well as a £2000 fine for racially abusing Irish midfielder Alan McCormack.
Instagram Adds More Monetization Methods for Creators
Instagram will test Badges, a feature allowing creators to monetize live videos, as well as IGTV video ads.
J.K. Rowling Publishes First Chapter Of The Ickabog Online, Fans Rejoice!
Harry Potter has been one of the most read and watched fantasy drama franchise. Written by the acclaimed author J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter book series comprises of 7 parts. But this time, Rowlin
Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal quits on 'moral grounds', denies involvement in health scam
In his resignation letter sent to BJP president JP Nadda, Bindal said he was resigning to ensure a proper investigation into an alleged corruption case.
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Hopeful that venues will be ready on time: AIFF after Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup is rescheduled
The Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup was initially scheduled to be held from November 2 to 21 this year but now has been postponed to February 17 to March 7, 2021.
So-called honour killing of teen girl brings outcry in Iran
The so-called honour killing of a 14-year-old Iranian girl by her father, who reportedly used a farming sickle to behead her as she slept, has prompted a nationwide outcry.
Taseko signs deal for Yellowhead copper project in Canada
Taseko Mines has signed an agreement with an indigenous nation as it seeks to secure regulatory approval for the Yellowhead copper project in Canada.
SpaceX, NASA closely monitoring weather prior to historic astronaut launch
SpaceX and NASA are closely monitoring the weather ahead of the historic launch of the Demo-2 mission, which is scheduled for 4:33 p.m. EDT Wednesday.
Inquiry into Russia probe carries political consequences
Attorney General William Barr says he doesn’t expect a criminal inquiry into the origins of the Russia investigation to target former President Barack Obama or Joe Biden, President Donald Trump’s presumed Democratic opponent this summer.
Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated
AP Hong Kong Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalisi
How To Get Nearly $10,000 Off A New 2020 Chevy Silverado
Costco offers incentives on the Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe that combine with Chevy's existing deals that are available elsewhere.
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Former Ayr United star Duncan George to lead new under 20s development squad at Whitletts Victoria
George will lead the development squad as it works to create a fresh batch of talent for the Vics first team.
Amazon's Fire TV Cube drops to $100
Amazon is discounting some of its streaming gear today, with price cuts on its Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K.
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck
Four police officers in Minneapolis were sacked Tuesday as a video showing one of them kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man who later died sparked street protests in the midwestern US city.
Gabrielle Union talks 'toxic work environment' on America's Got Talent
The actress broke her silence about her experience.
West Bengal News: Week After Cyclone Amphan, Kolkata Hit by Gusty Winds, Downpour
Notably, the second storm hit the city at a speed not much less than Cyclone Amphan itself, that gusted through at a speed of 110-130 kmph in Kolkata.
Trees the biggest casualty of pre-monsoon showers
The eight control rooms of the BBMP got the maximum complaints about tree and branch falls from Malleswaram
Canucks forward blasted online for filming while driving
A video of Canucks forward is circulating on social media as he films himself decked out in the team's gear.
Beatsource brings streaming integration to Pioneer DJ rekordbox
Beatsource, the definitive force in music, is sharing their technology with music company Pioneer DJ rekordbox for the first time today.
India may need to pump Rs 1.5 trn into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report
"The situation is very grim," the source said, adding that banks would require fresh funds soon
Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.
Isolation camps set up in colleges for returnees
With the number of returnees from other States and countries on the rise, several ‘isolation camps’ are being created in colleges in the district. The move comes following a directive from Collector S
Delhi Dy CM interacts with principals regarding reopening of schools
Manish Sisodia also stressed that maintaining social distancing, sanitisation among others would be of utmost priority when the reopening takes place.The national capital, with 14,465 covid-19 cases is one of the worst affected States by the infection in the country
Police register case against building owner and contractor after woman’s death
Tuesday’s rains claim the life of motorist who died when the branch of a tree fell on her
In a first, J&K quarantines horse who arrived from Red zone
The horse was brought by a 21-year-old youth from Kashmir’s Shopian area, which has been declared a red zone.
Infighting within Trinamul over lapses in Cyclone Amphan relief work
The crack widened so much that state consumer affairs minister Sadhan Pande on Tuesday publicly tore into his colleague Firhad Hakim.
How The ‘RHOA’ Cast Feels About Yovanna Momplaisir Potentially Joining Season 13 Full-Time
'RHOA's Yovanna Momplaisir is rumored to be joining the cast in season 13. HollywoodLife has learned the truth and how the cast feels.
Nolte: To Protect Joe Biden the Media Just Legitimized Racism and Sexual Assault
The same media that crybaby over Donald Trump upsetting all their precious norms, just normalized sexual assault and racism.
More For Some, Less For Others
The Government’s new welfare scheme is ill targeted and provides the most support to those who need it the least, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.
'Orange is the New Black' star Kate Mulgrew will move to Ireland if Donald Trump is re-elected
Kate Mulgrew, who has strong Irish roots on both sides of her family, has said she "will go and live in Ireland" if Donald J Trump wins the presidential election. Mulgrew, known for her role as Red in Orange Is the New Black and Captains Kathryn Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager was speaking to TrekMovie.com when...
Karnataka Likely To Open Religious Places From 1 June, Has Sought Centre’s Nod
Religious sites have been shut across the country since 24 March with the announcement of lockdown.
Hamilton man, 25, in court over alleged rape of teenage girl near Bothwell Castle
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Orlando Bloom's Pirates stunt double on deleted scenes and friendship with star
'It was very much a baptism by fire.'
The Man Behind the Throne: Why Dominic Cummings is so Indispensable to Boris Johnson
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Lara Logan calls out media for ignoring 'devastating' effects of lockdowns on health care industry
Fox Nation host Lara Logan called out the media Tuesday for ignoring how economic lockdowns are causing damage to the health care industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Children’s Day: Lawan calls for domestication of Child Rights Act
Sunday Aborisade, Abuja President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM
The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered
The cockpit voice recorder of the crashed Pakistani airplane is yet to be recovered, six days after the aircraft plunged into a residential area near the Jinnah International Airport, killing 97
'The very definition of a toxic work environment': Gabrielle Union, 47, opens up on getting axed from America's Got Talent after complaining about creator Simon Cowell's smoking on set and Jay Leno's racist joke
Gabrielle Union, 47, opened up about how she was axed from America's Got Talent in November 2019 after she spoke up about racist incidents and a toxic workspace in a new interview with Variety.
Most Indonesians dissatisfied with administration's COVID-19 response, survey finds
A public opinion poll has found that most Indonesians are dissatisfied with the way President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration is handling the COVID-19 outbreak.
Moto G Pro Launched with Triple rear Camera, Know Price and Features -
Motorola has launched the Moto G Pro by adding a new device to its smartphone segment. The Moto G Pro
Week after cyclone Amphan, Kolkata struck by 96 kmph nor’wester
The squall, known as "Kalbaisakhi" in local parlance, uprooted several trees in some parts of the city, blocking traffic movement.
Nokia veteran Sari Baldauf takes over as 5G battle rages
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Sari Baldauf took over as chairwoman of telecoms equipment maker Nokia (NOKIA.HE) on Wednesday, succeeding Risto Siilasmaa who chaired the Finnish firm for eight years.
UK lockdown drives fastest growth in grocery sales for over 25 years
United Kingdom grocery sales rose by 14.3 percent during the 12 weeks to May 17, the fastest rate since comparable records began in 1994.
Nepal delays discussion in Parliament to amend Constitution for updating map
Oli is seeking other parties' views on the issue and called the all-party meeting to forge national consensus.The Constitution amendment proposal was to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday but it could not be done after Oli said that he wanted to hold an all-party meeting to discuss the matter
Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Microsoft will let employees work from home through 2020 or longer. Here's how tech companies are reconsidering remote work in the wake of COVID-19.
Tech giants returning to work are relying on safety measures like thermal cameras, mandatory face masks, and hand sanitizer.
Kerala launches BevQ app ahead of reopening liquor sales
The liquor stores in Kerala will remain open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; bookings on the BevQ app have been allowed from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Fast and Furious Crossroads gets gameplay trailer and new release date
The Fast and the Furious adaptation crashes onto the scene this August.
Patients of Nenagh’s Injury Unit applaud treatment
The Injury Unit at Nenagh Hospital, along with its sister units in St John’s Hospital Limerick and Ennis Hospital, is proving its worth as a reliable and safe care provider for patients with min...
Trump vs Twitter: US President threatens to shut down social media
US News: Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to shut down social media after Twitter censured him mildly, adding a fact check notification to two of his tweet
Wife whose husband won 'more than £250K' on a scratch card reveals his brother and sister want the money to be split three ways - and is branded 'greedy' when she says they plan to keep the money for themselves
Posting anonymously on the British parenting site Mumsnet , the woman explained the dispute over the scratchcard had caused a rift within the family.
People fined for not wearing masks in Pulwama
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Twenty New Community COVID-19 Cases Reported
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports 20 new COVID-19 cases reaching a total of 1,624 during a press conference Wednesday.
Each of Tesla's cars has its own, unique, high-performance personality. I've driven them all, and here's how they stack up.
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Motorola Edge+ review, one month later: Improving, but slowly
Motorola was at the forefront of cell phones for decades, but it never quite found its footing in the smartphone era. Early hits like the original Droid
Canada investigating alleged dumping of steel imports from five countries
Anti-dumping duties will be applied for an initial period of five years if the Canadian International Trade Tribunal subsequently concurs that the imports injured domestic producers
'Starting point': EU's frugal members cool on recovery plan
Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden want emergency help for countries badly hit by the coronavirus to take the form of one-off loans
Pitso Reveals His Solution To Lockdown Football
South Africa will move to level 3 of the nationwide lockdown next month and a decision about the 2019/20 season is expected to be communicated in the coming weeks.
Hanging ten! Amazing images show eight-year-old rescue dog Sugar SURFING in California
Sugar, an eight-year-old rescue dog lives near Huntington Beach, California, with her owner, athlete and recovering drug addict Ryan Rustan, 39.
EV That Transforms On The Fly
Since I first wrote about a covered motorcycle in 2012, I've kept my eyes open for one of these on the road. I have not seen one. From Poland, though, a variation on the two-wheeler shows promise. The new Polish EV appears to be a covered three-wheeler, for those who want a bit more protection from
Nancy Pelosi Calls Republican Efforts To Block Voting By Proxy During Pandemic A ‘Sad Stunt’
‘House Republicans must stop their dangerous obstruction and join Democrats to save lives, defeat the virus and grow the economy,’ she said. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called ...
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Actor Graham Sibley chatted with Digital Journal's Markos Papadatos about his 2020 Daytime Emmy nomination in the digital series
German firm introducing game-changing solar-wind-wave energy platform
A German power firm will launch demonstrations of a one-of-a-kind, triple-threat power generating platform off Iraklio, Greece, later this year.
Mohave County reports first COVID-19 case in jail system
Mohave County officials say they have confirmed the first known case of coronavirus within the county's detention center system.
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Marvel’s Avengers Development Seemingly Still on Track, New Gameplay Coming Next Month
Marvel's Avengers is seemingly still on track, so get ready for a look at some new missions and some co-op gameplay next month!
Central, state govts should apologise to nation for migrant workers' conditions: SP leader
Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramgovind Chaudhary asked the central and state governments on Wednesday to study the apex court order on the
Goldman Sachs warns global economic recovery could be bumpy
The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, especially if governments start to pull back on stimulus programs, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. President John Waldron said.
KCCI Urges Govt To Evacuate Kashmiris Stranded Abroad
The KCCI on Wednesday urged government to evacuate hundreds of Kashmiris stranded in various foreign countries due to coronavirus lockdown
India-China standoff: US President Donald Trump says ‘willing to mediate’ to diffuse border dispute
India-China standoff: In the recent past, several areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh region and North Sikkim have witnessed a major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies.
SpaceX Launch: 40% chance of good weather for historic flight, forecasters say
Today, America will see its first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade -- if the weather allows it.
India initiates anti-dumping probe into imports of polyester yarn from 4 countries
The probe was launched following a complaint by eight domestic manufacturers, including Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills and Suryalata Spinning Mills.
Cavco Industries, Inc. (CVCO) CEO Bill Boor on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVCO) Q4 2020 Results Conference Call May 27, 2020 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Mark Fusler - Director of Financial Reporting
The average savings account interest rate is less than 1%, but it's not hard to earn more on your money
The average savings account interest rate is .06 — but opting for a high-yield savings account instead is an easy way to earn more than that.
Sunny Hostin says Amy Klobuchar as VP is a 'nonstarter' for black community
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin indicated on Wednesday that choosing Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., as his running mate wouldn't help former Vice President Joe Biden with African Americans.
NCC suspends Spectrum Trading guidelines - The Nation Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Wednesday suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines (2018) for the nation's telecommunications industry.
Watch: Toddler tries to wake dead mother in Bihar's Muzaffarpur railway station
The incident occurred on May 25 (Monday) at Bihar’s Muzaffarpur railway station
'I wouldn't have been a name that leapt off the page for Irish fans'
Will Addison recently signed a new two-year deal to keep him with Ulster.
England captain Eoin Morgan doubts T20 World Cup will go ahead in October
The tournament is scheduled to start on October 18 until November 15 in Australia.
2021 BMW 5 Series: Electrification Soaks Deeper Into the ‘I’ve Succeeded’ Bimmer
Refreshed and technologically updated, the BMW 5 Series maintains a familiar powertrain lineup for 2021, albeit with a few adjustments that reflect the company's environmental proclamations.
‘Ugly Even for Him’: Trump’s Usual Allies Recoil at His Smear of MSNBC Host
The Wall Street Journal and Washington Examiner chastised the president as a top House Republican, Liz Cheney, urged him to “stop” his attacks on Joe Scarborough.
Huawei CFO Meng loses key court argument in fight against extradition to United States
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...
Moderna falls 20% amid reports that insiders have sold $89 million in shares this year as the stock has spiked
Moderna dropped as much as 20% on Wednesday amid a report from Stat News that insiders at the biotech company have liquidated $89 million in sto...
Madras HC declares Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar, nephew Deepak as legal heirs of former Tamil Nadu CM
A Madras High Court bench Wednesday said that Deepak and Deepa are second class legal heirs of the late chief minister Jayalalithaa, being the son and daughter of her late brother Jayakumar
Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy
A regional court ruled for the Dignitatis Humanae Institute think-tank, which Bannon backs, against a previous decision that blocked the school starting up in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.
Huawei CFO Meng loses key court fight against extradition to United States
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Kenney appeals to Trudeau for quarantine exemption amid NHL hub city push
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has appealed to Ottawa to exempt returning National Hockey League players from federal quarantine laws as part of Edmonton's push to be named an NHL hub city.
U.S. funds AI project to enable millisecond-level 5G spectrum sharing
The Department of Defense is backing an initiative that will enable some 5G spectrum to be efficiently shared by multiple users on a millisecond basis.
T.K. Jose to be State’s new Home Secretary
The State government goes in for major bureaucratic reshuffle
No new reports of fighting despite Afghan ceasefire ending
Appeals for the Taliban to extend a ceasefire with Afghan forces went unanswered Wednesday, but there were no reports of major violence and the militants said they would release some government prisoners.
COVID-19: Denmark develops robot to conduct coronavirus tests
It uses a 3D-printed disposable arm that is automatically swapped after every patient
Withdraw notification on PWD contractors: GFP
NT NETWORK Panaji The Goa Forward Party has demanded that the government immediately withdraw its recent notification as issued through the office of the
US President Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China
The United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate or arbitrate between India and China to help the two neighbouring nations resolve the boundary dispute, which once again
Windows 10 May 2020 Update released, Here are the new features
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 May 2020 Update today, May 27th, 2020, in a gradual rollout to all users worldwide.
Spain falls silent at start of 10-day mourning for COVID-19 victims
27,000 people have died as a result of the pandemic.
Two Canadian Banks Set Aside C$4 billion for Coronavirus Credit Losses
Anticipated bankruptcies and defaults caused by the coronavirus pandemic will mean lenders have to record potential losses from their loan portfolios sooner
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Sam Asghari is gushing about Britney Spears. The boyfriend/trainer to the superstar chatted with Jason Kennedy during an Instagram Live for "In The Room" and spilled on how the couple stayed connected despite quarantining apart. According to Asghari, Spears had just returned from a trip to home to Louisiana when the coronavirus became a pandemic…
Patients flee Soroti hospital after admission of 4 corona cases
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Blue Jackets to face Maple Leafs in NHL’s 24-team playoff format, if play resumes
The NHL will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 — if it is able to resume play.
AdDuplex: Windows 10 v1909 is now installed on more 35% of Windows 10 devices
AdDuplex has released the numbers for May 2020, giving us details about the market share of different Windows 10 versions. According to the stats, the market
Dundee pair offer 100 uniform bags to keep care home staff safe after making 1,000+ for NHS workers
Care home staff are being offered 100 uniform bags to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic after a Dundee pair made more than 1,000.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on South Carolina coast with 50mph winds after South Florida is inundated with three days of torrential rain and flash flooding that left cars submerged and locals stuck in knee-deep water
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina's coast at 9.30am EST with sustained winds near 50mph, less than two hours after it was officially named.
Chyawanprash sales jump 4 times due to coronavirus, says Dabur; key takeaways from Q4 results
As the coronavirus pandemic hit billions of lives, consumers’ renewed focus on immunity boosting and healthcare brands has led to FMCG major Dabur witnessing an exponential growth in the sales of its chyawanprash range.
Hong Kong's autonomy from China gone: Pompeo
China News: The United States on Wednesday revoked Hong Kong's special status under US law, paving the way to strip trading privileges for the financial hub as W
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
Belgium, France arrest dozens over UK migrant truck deaths
Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the death of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in the United Kingdom last year.
Italy records 117 new coronavirus deaths, 584 new cases
ROME (Reuters) - Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 117 on Wednesday, against 78 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases climbed to 584 from 397 on Tuesday.
Video shows patients lying on sidewalks
CM thanks BJP for exposing deficiencies at GTB Hospital
Franklin Templeton mutual fund investors can pick Deloitte over trustees
Unit holders will vote to moneitse the scheme assets.
JUDGES 4:4
Throughout Jewish history, many women have followed the example of Devora, described in this verse as both a prophetess and a judge, by taking positions of leadership on behalf of their people. One example dates to the early Renaissance period, when another Jewish woman emerged as a great leader of her people. At the time,…
Wheat procurement on target despite lockdown
While it is progressing swiftly in States like Punjab and Haryana, U.P. is lagging behind; Madhya Pradesh crosses target
Pompeo: “Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China”
Loss of city-state's
43-yr-old cleaner dies in ‘elevator mishap’ at hospital; probe on
According to police, hospital officials suspect Waghela either tried peeping out or spitting out tobacco from the window when her hair got entangled between the lift and the shaft.
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
Fear Engulfs City Hall After Officer Tests Positive For COVID-19
Fear has engulfed City Hall after an officer in the procurement department tested positive for Coronavirus.At least 10 officers have been urged to test for the virus and isolate following the posi
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
Leo Puriset to join JP Morgan
Leo Puri, the former MD and CEO of UTI Mutual Fund, will take charge as the chairman of JP Morgan, South and Southeast Asia after Kalpana Morparia retires in 2021.“[Ms.] Morparia, chairman, south and
It’s official! NSAC approves UFC return to Las Vegas on May 30
UFC on ESPN 9 and UFC 250 have been cleared by NSAC, paving the way for the May 30 and June 6 fight cards (sans crowd) in "Sin City."
Serie A to learn season's fate in meeting with Italian government tomorrow
It is expected that the resumption of action will be greenlit, but Italy boss Roberto Mancini is among those who hopes otherwise.
Mumbai to add 40 ICU beds at Worli jumbo facility as covid-19 tally rises to 34,018
Presently, there are over 1,000 isolation beds at the BKC Modular Hospital, while the Racecourse Modular Hospital at Mahalaxmi has 300 beds and 650 beds are operational at NSCI dome in Worli
Hugo Boss sees recovery in third quarter at earliest
Hugo Boss expects a recovery in its business in the third quarter at the earliest due to store closures and consumer caution during the ...
One lakh people completed quarantine period in Odisha; Death toll at 7
As many as 1 lakh people, mostly migrant workers returning from other states, have completed their quarantine period in Odisha, which continues
India-China standoff: PM Modi meets NSA Doval, Chief of Defence Staff to discuss situation
It is learnt that the defence minister has already conveyed to top military brass that there was no need for reviewing the implementation of any of the key projects along the LAC in Ladakh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand or in Arunachal Pradesh
Oklahoma High Court Rules State Must Accept Signatures on Sentencing Ballot Measure
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ordered the state Tuesday to accept over 260,000 in signatures collected for a criminal justice reform ballot question that seeks to end sentence enhancements for nonviolent crimes.
Trump is ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump is “displeased” with China’s new national security law for Hong Kong, the White House has said, amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of the coronav
Bengaluru police inaugurates dog park for its canine squad
The dog park was inaugurated by Bhaskar Rao, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru (city).A special demonstration of anti-terrorist dog warfare, vehicle hijacking, drug and bomb tracing by the canines were done
US House Republicans to sue Pelosi over remove proxy voting in pandemic
The lawsuit, to be filed in federal court in Washington, will seek to block the new system passed by the Democratic-majority House.
Twitter tags US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading' for the first time
Trump accused mail-in ballots, conducted in certain states, to be substantially fraudulent.
PlayStation Asia Announces Call Of Duty: WWII As June’s Free PS Plus Game; Downloadable Now
PlayStation Plus subscribers know that the free games every month usually get announced at the end of the month before. They also only become available in
Sugar price remains at high levels
Sweetener costs more despite ongoing cane harvesting, sugar production season
Maharashtra records staggering 97 COVID-19 deaths, highest number of single-day deaths until now
Covid-19 deaths in the state came perilously close to 100 on Tuesday, with Maharashtra recording 97 fatalities, the highest number of single-day deaths until now.
John Ratcliffe sworn in as US spy chief – Firstpostofindia
Washington – US Congressman John Ratcliffe from Texas has been sworn in as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the country’s spy chief.
Azad condoles demise of Sirwal
Senior Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of Bashir Ahmed Sirwal from Malanoo Kahara area of Doda district. Azad
Samut Sakhon gets ready for thousands of returning migrant workers
The Nation/ANN - Samut Sakhon province is bracing for the 5,400 migrant workers set to return from Myanmar next month by demanding that employers arrange facilities for their 14-day quarantine. Provincial governor Veerasak Vijitsaengsri said the authorities and the private sector are confident they can control the spread of Covid-19 among migrant workers, who will return to work next month.
Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.
Trump says he will announce 'very interesting' reaction on Hong Kong tensions
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 26) he will give a "very interesting" response within days to China's threat to tighten ...
CMO Bandipora loses cool after police 'stop' his vehicle
Chief Medical Officer Bandipora was on Tuesday allegedly stopped by police when he was on way to perform his duty. A video has gone viral on the internet
Doctors protest over alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police
Doctors at Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) here on Tuesday held a token protest against alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police. Holding
Performance Kia Promotes Special offers on New Kia Sportage Models
MOOSIC, Pa., May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Performance Kia dealership in Moosic, Pennsylvania sells sedans, hatchbacks and SUVs. Among SU...
Resources under strain, Bengal calls for staggered return of migrants
The Trinamool Congress government has requested the Ministry of Railways not to send more than 15 trains a day.
Study offers new insight into how cells fuse
Scientists have known for a decade that cells that fuse with others to perform their essential functions - such as muscle cells that join together to make fibers - form long projections that invade the territory of their fusion partners.
USD/INR Price Analysis: Indian Rupee consolidating in a narrowing price range
USD/INR fell by 0.38% on Tuesday, keeping intact a four-week-long narrowing price range represented by trendlines connecting April 30 and May 12 lows
We’ve no deal with Akeredolu’s deputy – Ondo PDP
Peter Dada, Akure The Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party has denied entering into a deal to hand the party’s governorship ticket to the state deputy governor, Mr. Agboola Ajayi. There has been n...
Elgaar Parishad case: Navlakha moved to Mumbai from Tihar jail, family says not informed
Navlakha’s lawyers said they should have been informed and given an opportunity to be heard before shifting him to Mumbai, especially since his interim bail plea will be heard on Wednesday by the Delhi High Court.
Design Meets Function in Award-Winning 'EarFun Air' Wireless Earbuds
The new EarFun Air earned the CES 2020 Innovation Honoree designation. But more than that, it's also a solid audio device.
COVID-19: India Continues To Fare Much Better Than The Rest Of The World
10.7 cases per lakh population have been reported in India as compared to 69.9 cases per lakh globally.
Maharashtra government asks CID to re-investigate abetment of suicide case against Republic TV's Arnab Goswami
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday ordered reinvestigation by the CID into the suicide of a 53-year-old interior designer and his mother, allegedly over non-payment of dues by TV journalist Arnab Goswami and two others.
Brian Stelter Denies CNN Tries to Deplatform People
CNN media reporter Brian Stelter claimed Tuesday that his network does not attempt to "deplatform" people.
Rescue pup left fighting for his life after being 'rag-dolled' in savage dog attack
Schnauzer-poodle cross Bruno has undergone multiple surgeries with the ligaments in one of his legs completely destroyed and faces a long road to recovery after the attack in Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh
Mumbai Crime: 22-year-old youth becomes victim of 'sextortion'
On May 19, a 22-year-old youth residing in south Mumbai was mortified when his mother came to him after she received a sexually explicit video of her son on one of her social media accounts.
500-bedded pediatric hospital at Bemina misses 3 deadlines in 6 years
After missing three consecutive deadlines in the past six years, the 500-bedded Pediatric hospital in Srinagar’s Bemina area is still awaiting its
Jimmy Fallon apologises for ‘offensive decision’ to wear blackface in SNL sketch
US late night host Jimmy Fallon has apologised after video resurfaced of him wearing blackface during a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch.
Donald Trump is supposed to lead by example but he is a fool: Joe Biden
Trump later retweeted a post that appeared to make fun of a photo of Biden in his mask, though he later said he didn't mean to be critical
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in 2nd stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY — The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
Fast finishes! Jay-Jay Wilson gets a rear naked choke at Bellator 229 in 93 seconds
Bellator 229: "Koreshkov vs. Larkin" took place Oct. 4, 2019 at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. Within the last month Bellator MMA aired a free replay of the entire event...
Vertex Energy's Transformation Continues
Vertex Energy began migrating its end-products toward higher-margin markets in 2018 - higher-purity base oils and IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel. The company re
Maple Leafs' John Tavares on integrity of Stanley Cup: 'It will be as deserving as any player or team before'
The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the the Columbus Blue Jackets in the play-in round of the 24-team playoff.
Kylie Minogue has been recording new album from living room during lockdown
Kylie Minogue has been recording her latest album in her living room during coronavirus lockdown Speaking to PA, the Australian singer explained that she hadn’t allowed self-isolation to prevent her
Canucks GM says team could hold camp in U.S. due to Canada's quarantine rules
Jim Benning says his team might take its show on the road — south of the border.The general manager of the Vancouver Canucks hinted on a conference call wit
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns
Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, under plans approved Wednesday by a city task force.
Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony pushed to 2021, Jerry Colangelo says
Jerry Colangelo, chairman of the board of the governors for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, told ESPN on Wednesday that enshrinement ceremonies for the star-studded Class of 2020 will be moved to spring of 2021.
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster's place.
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns
Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.
‘#Alive’ Trailer: ‘Burning’ Star Yoo Ah-in Fights to Survive During a Zombie Apocalypse
In this #Alive trailer, Yoo Ah-in, the star of the Korean drama Burning, plays a man who finds himself in a high rise during a zombie apocalypse.
Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds
The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.
Leafs eager for sprint to the finish line
Tavares says fans will be in for a treat with teams able to use their entire rosters
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds
‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.
Fraser Valley libraries to offer contactless hold pick-ups
FVRL Express — Click, Pick, Go service to be offered at all 25 locations starting June 1
Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened ...
You can set up Google Duo without a phone number (but only on a tablet)
Last week Google Duo picked up a new feature that would allow people to find you on the service with just their email address. This removed the need to hun
US-Canada Team Locates Fuselage of Lost Military Helicopter, Crew Remains
TORONTO (Sputnik) - A joint US-Canadian recovery team has located the remains of Canadian crew members and a piece of the fuselage from a military helicopter lost in...
Four out of five Ryanair passengers still waiting for refunds – survey
Most flights have been cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic but many passengers have struggled to get their money back.
Inmate with keys stomps head in a shocking night of Malmsbury violence
FIRST on the RUMOUR FILE A prison guard at a youth detention centre has had his head stomped in a shocking outbreak of violence. Police and paramedics were called to the Malmsbury Youth Justice Cen…
Arsenal: 3 improvements Ainsley Maitland-Niles must make if he stays
Arsenal has a decision to make with Ainsley Maitland-Niles, but if he does stay, these three areas need some improvement to help him step up. A lot of atte...
World Rugby rejects plan for unofficial 'World Cup'
A plan for a six-week 16-team invitational tournament was put forward to raise money for the world's rugby unions.
What is double criminality? Meng Wanzhou ruling explained
The alleged fraud that Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is accused of committing by U.S. authorities would be considered a crime in Canada if it happened here, a British Columbia judge ruled Wednesday, marking a major loss for the powerful Chinese businesswoman in her ongoing extradition battle.
WHO chief announces creation of foundation to tap new funding sources
GENEVA: World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation that ...
Illinois business owner plans his own reopening as governor releases guidelines for businesses
With less than a week before Illinois enters the next phase of the governor's reopening plan, Gov. J.B. Pritzker put out new guidance documents outlining how he wants businesses to operate to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Trump threatens to veto FISA bill ahead of House vote
President Trump is threatening to veto legislation reauthorizing expired government surveillance tools if it passes in the House, citing “massive abuse” of the government powers in the Russia
Trump threatens to shut down social media giants as Twitter uses fact-check feature on his claims
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies for stifling conservative voices, a day after Twitter attached a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.
White House says Trump will sign an executive order on social media
President Trump will sign an executive order on social media on Thursday, the White House said.
Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds
The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.
Thiessen rips Obama administration over FISA debacle: FBI abuses have 'damaged a vital institution'
Fox News contributor and Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen said Wednesday that the Obama administration's abuse of law enforcement surveillance tools to undermine President Trump have hurt a "vital institution we need to keep this country safe."
Pandemic likely to hasten cricket's shift away from the international game
Cricket is unusual in how much it revolves around nation v nation contests, but India now makes twice as much from the IPL.
Green Bay star RB Aaron Jones wants to be 'Packer for life'
May 27 (UPI) -- Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones wants to finish his career with the organization but doesn't know if that will be possible.
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship
The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing of the aircraft carrier's skipper in April. The report is not expected to be made public until decisions are made about potentially
Hikers, 23, who spent 19 DAYS lost in the bush reveal how they survived - and why finding a footprint saved their lives
Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor, both 23, went camping at Anatori Valley in Kahurangi National Park, in New Zealand's South Island, on May 9.
Xiaomi YEUX mobile solar powerbank launched with a $49 price tag
Xiaomi YEUX mobile solar powerbank is now available in the YouPin platform with an affordable $49 price tag. It has 6,400mAh battery capacity.
New York Gold Traders Drown in a Glut They Helped Create
The New York gold market has been flipped on its head in just a couple of months, with a scramble for the metal turning into a glut.
Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings
It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.
Alibaba Hunts for a Million Influencers Keen to Make Big Money
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. pioneered the use of live-streaming hosts to sell everything from lipstick to smartphones in China. Now, the e-commerce giant wants to repeat that success globally with the help of a million influencers on forums from TikTok to Instagram.
SpaceX Launch Postponed Due to Bad Weather, Next Attempt on May 30
An artist’s illustration of the second stage separation of the Falcon 9 rocket, with the Crew Dragon manned module at … SpaceX Launch Postponed Due to Bad Weather, Next Attempt on May 30 Read More »
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
''Hong Kong does not continue to warrant treatment under United States laws in the same manner as U.S. laws were applied to Hong Kong before July 1997," Pompeo said in a statement.
RBA: A reminder that RBA Governor Lowe will appear before the Senate Select
At the top of the hour, we will hear from the Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Phillip Lowe who will appear before the Senate Select Committee on CO
School library designed by British Library architect gets listed status
The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library in Chelmsford, Essex, was created by Sir Colin St John Wilson in the 1980s.
Fake signs warning of murder hornets spotted in Washington
“These signs - as most of the reports suspected [sightings] - are FAKE,” the department posted on Facebook along with a photo of the signs slapped with the official seal of the Washington
Putin says worst case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (May 27) that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in ...
USD/JPY stays firm above 107.50 amid risk reset
USD/JPY extends the previous day’s gains while being mildly positive around 107.75 amid Thursday’s Asian session. The yen pair recently benefited from
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota
Police say two law enforcement officers and a suspect have been shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city.
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota
Police say two law enforcement officers and a suspect have been shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city.
NZD/USD ignores New Zealand Total Filled Jobs data to add gains above 0.6150
NZD/USD refreshes the intraday top to 0.6191 during the pre-Tokyo Asian session on Thursday. In doing so, the Kiwi pair ignores the recently flashed A
We Are One: A Global Film Festival Launches on YouTube This Weekend with Over 100 Films from 35 Countries
The We Are One film festival has announced the full roster and schedule, featuring over 100 eclectic films from around the globe.
‘Unbiased’ Department of Education just got caught playing rank politics
“It might be problematic for word to get out that the DOE is encouraging folks to make noise,” wrote anti-testing activist Miriam Nunberg. But word did get out, and “problematic” isn’t
Another death in Mumbai Police ranks; toll now 13
A 54-year-old head constable posted in central Mumbai became the 13th COVID-19 fatality in the Mumbai Police on Tuesday.The head constable, who was just a few months short of falling in the high-risk
Is This The Name Of Toyota's New Hardcore Corolla Hatchback?
It was hard not to be jealous when Toyota revealed the rally-inspired GR Yaris. Developed by Toyota Gazoo R...
What is the next chapter after Ste and Brendan's kiss in Dublin?
Hollyoaks took us back in time with a Stendan classic tonight, but what came after?
Bertha weakens to a depression as it spreads heavy rain over Carolinas
May 27 (UPI) -- Still days away from the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and the Southeast coast of the U.S. on Wednesday was dealing with its second named tropical system in less than two weeks.
Nizamuddin event: 15 more chargesheets against foreigners
294 booked for flouting visa norms, govt. rules among others
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese Ambassador
China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an
Schools will reopen at a “safe time”, says FG
Nigerian Government on Wednesday said schools across the nation will be reopened by at a safe time while it will soon roll out guidelines for the reopening. “The Presidential Task Force wishes to use the occasion of this celebration to congratulate our children and assure them, their parents and all stakeholders alike that all hands […]
Kerala to open registration for expats who want to fly back
Varadarjan said the registration would help the government to assess the numbers and identify those who want to go back abroad
Arsenal Women fined by FA over autistic coach's dismissal
Arsenal Women have been fined £50,000 and ordered to send members of staff on an education programme after the club's decision to dismiss an autistic youth coach in 2014 was deemed in breach of FA rules on discrimination.
State death toll rises to 1,897 after deadliest day yet claims 105 lives
2,190 new cases take COVID-19 tally near 57,000-mark
Fashion Girls for Humanity Founders Explore Future of Fashion
The Fashion Girls for Humanity panel at Columbia University covered how the coronavirus crisis is changing how business is done.
Refusing to Wear a Mask Is an Empty Act of Defiance
Those who reject facial coverings during the pandemic do so amid broad consensus about what public safety demands.
An 'Avalanche of Evictions' Could Be Bearing Down on America's Renters
EUCLID, Ohio -- The United States, already wrestling with an economic collapse not seen in a generation, is facing a wave of evictions as government relief payments and legal protections run out for millions of out-of-work Americans who have little financial cushion and few choices when looking for new
Elderly Prisoner Granted Release but Got Coronavirus During Government Appeal
Muntaqim, after a half-century behind bars, posed no risk to society, so a judge ordered him free. But the government’s appeal instead risked his life.
Pubs and restaurants could reopen NEXT MONTH as Boris Johnson says roadmap is moving 'faster than previously thought' and orders review of the six-foot rule
Boris Johnson tonight told MPs he hopes to allow watering holes and restaurants to re-open earlier than July 4 - the date which has been set down in the government's roadmap out of lockdown.
Iran’s Covid-19 Recovered Patients Surpass 111,000, New Cases Top
The number of recovered patients from the novel coronavirus in Iran crossed 111,000 as of Wednesday, a health official announced.
South Africans stuck in China ask Human Rights Commission to help them get home
Desperate South Africans stranded in China by coronavirus travel restrictions and ‘forgotten’ by the South African government have resorted to lodging complaints with the SA Human Rights Commission this week to try to find a way home.
Scott Disick & Sofia Richie Reportedly Split After Nearly 3 Years Of Dating
Sofia Richie and Scott Disick have split! What went wrong? Here's what we know!
Fire at South Mumbai hotel, 25 doctors rescued
The blaze erupted on the second floor of Hotel Fortune, in Dhobi Talao.
Bob Geldof: ‘Bizarre' Boomtown Rats publicity stunt ended hopes of US success
The musician also discussed a new documentary about the band.
Ireland ranks poorly in care home death comparisons
Figures contained in a Department of Health publication show Ireland with a high number of care home resident deaths, as a percentage of all Covid-19 deaths, as part of a rough comparison with 20 other countries.
Pompeo: US Cutting Iran Nuke Deal-Related Waivers, Measure Effective in 60 Days
Citing "Iran's continued nuclear escalation," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that the sanctions waiver for Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action-related...
British mercenaries 'involved in botched operation' backing rebel leader in Libya, according to secret UN report
Six British citizens including two former Royal Marine commandos have been accused of taking part in a botched mercenary mission to Libya to fight on behalf of renegade general Khalifa Haftar. The five men and one woman are named in a confidential report by the United Nations panel of experts on Libya
Why NIO Stock Is Rising Today
An analyst upgrade ahead of earnings is giving shares a boost.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
B.C.’s essential grocery, hardware store employees should get pandemic pay: retail group
Only B.C.’s social, health and corrections workers are eligible for top-ups
Locusts have not hit rabi crops; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops
The officials, however, said that locust swarms would not have posed a big threat to India, had neighbouring Pakistan controlled its spread at its end.
Fresh swarms of locusts reach Rajasthan; situation likely to worsen
Locust swarms may continue arriving for four more months, but they may not lead to a food crisis, believe officials
Not The First Time: Uttarakhand Returns As The Venue For Communist Nepal’s Territorial Assertion
Dispute with the Communists of Nepal is not new for governments and people in Uttarakhand. Here is a brief recap.
Economy contracted by 1.7 per cent in March quarter - PIOJ
Jamaica’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by an estimated 1.7 per cent during January to March 2020, ending 20 consecutive quarters of no economic contraction. Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Dr Wayne...
Tooth-Marked Bones Suggest Famished Jurassic Dinosaurs May Have Resorted To Cannibalism
In a resource-scarce ancient Colorado hungry dinosaurs would go to extreme lengths for food, even if that meant eating one of their own, a new study has fo
EUR/CHF Price Analysis: Euro limited below trendline resistance at 1.0700
EUR/CHF fails at 1.0700 and returns to 1.0650 area. The euro has been capped by downward trendline resistance from April 2019 highs. Euro rally from
Pelosi dismissive of holding national party conventions with ‘tens of thousands’ of people this summer
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dismissed the idea of holding in-person political conventions over the summer to officially nominate presidential candidates, though her party has yet to come to a decision on the matter.
Micron climbs 6% after boosting sales guidance by more than expected, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The announcement from Micron helped boost other chipmakers' shares on Wednesday, with the PHLX Semiconductor Index turning positive for the day.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Trade from North to Great Britain will be ‘99.9%’ unfettered, says Gove
No pushback from EU on British government interpretation of protocol, minister tells MPs
Madhya Pradesh Villagers Walk Through Rocky Terrain In Scorching Heat For Water
Villagers of Patapur in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur District are forced to walk long distances on rocky terrain in intense heat to fetch water for drinking and other uses.
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment: IEA
The energy industry is set to suffer a record drop in investment due to the coronavirus fallout, the IEA said on Wednesday, and while renewables are likely to fare better than oil, any swift economic recovery could create a global fuel crunch. In its annual report on energy investments, the…
Dolly Parton Shares Some Positivity In New Song ‘When Life Is Good Again’ About Coronavirus
Dolly Parton is bringing some positivity to the world amid the coronavirus pandemic. The country music icon, 74, debuted the new track "When Life Is Good Again" on Wednesday, all about the coronavirus pandemic. Parton's moving lyrics, which she wrote during her own self-isolation period, speak directly to the world under quarantine, as she promises…
Japanese Police Finally Arrest Suspect For Kyoto Animation Arson
Today in Kyoto, police finally arrested 42-year-old Shinji Aoba for allegedly carrying out last year’s Kyoto Animation arson attack. The authorities waited until Aoba recovered from his own serious burns before placing him in police custody....
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Poor parking delays firefighters on way to Chasewater blaze
Firefighters have hit out at delays caused by "inconsiderate parking" after they were called to a grass fire at a popular park.
More than 17,000 parked planes: Visualizing the pandemic’s impact on air travel
The coronavirus pandemic has brought commercial air travel to a near standstill, and the empty skies mean airlines around the world are facing some tough questions about how long their planes will be parked and what a longer interruption to air travel could mean for the industry as a whole.
Liverpool withdraw from Timo Werner talks and won't pursue RB Leipzig star transfer
EXCLUSIVE: Werner is highly-rated by Jurgen Klopp, but Liverpool aren't willing to go above £30million amid football's current financial uncertainty and have withdrawn from talks to sign the RB Leipzig star
Germany to lift virus-related travel warning for EU countries from June 15
A government source said on Tuesday that the step would also include non-EU member states Britain, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This would open the way to separate pieces of advice on travel for given regions.
US says Hong Kong’s autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced the decision Wednesday, a week after the government in Beijing declared its intention to pass a national security law curtailing the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens
Deadhaus Sonata Q&A – Denis Dyack’s Quest to Bring Narrative to the Online Space Through Genvid’s Interactive Streaming and the Power of the Cloud
We talked to Denis Dyack to learn how he plans to bring narrative to the F2P online space in Deadhaus Sonata, thanks to Genvid and Amazon.
Baker Mayfield Shares His Mindset Heading Into The 2020 Season
After going just 6-10 as a starter in 2019, Baker Mayfield is heading into 2020 with a brand new mindset.
Ugandan banks close at 2pm to allow staff beat curfew
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several commercial banks have announced they will revise down their closure time to allow staff enough time to drive home so as not to be caught by the 7pm curfew. While some banks have not yet indicated that they will shift from the 3pm closing time, at least …
McIlroy sees Ryder Cup reset to 2021
London--Rory McIlroy believes the Ryder Cup will be moved back to 2021 under pressure from players to not lose the unique atmosphere of the biennial event behind closed doors.
U.S. Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown
Congress voted Wednesday to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries. The House passed a bipartisan bill that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the mass surveillance and detention of Uighurs…
COVID-19: More than 7,000 workers matched to new jobs under NTUC’s Job Security Council
SINGAPORE: More than 7,000 workers who were either furloughed or retrenched due to the COVID-19 pandemic have taken up new roles with the help of ...
Reported Liverpool target Thomas Meunier is clearly a fan of Jurgen Klopp’s tactics
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the soon-to-be free agent.Liverpool have been linked with a move for the soon-to-be free agent.
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to invest $100 billion in technology R&D
The Endless Frontiers Act would invest $100 billion in AI, high-performance computing, robotics, automation and more.
Uber is scrapping tens of thousands of Jump bikes during a nationwide bike shortage
Uber said it couldn’t sell the bikes because many of the parts were proprietary.
Ogun PDP Crisi: Bayo Dayo sold out for pecuniary gains, Kashamu says
A chieftain of People's Democratic Party, PDP and former Senator for Ogun East Senatorial district in the eight assemblies, Senator Buruji...
Boris Johnson dismisses requests to hold inquiry into Dominic Cummings’ coronavirus lockdown trip
Boris Johnson has ruled out an inquiry into the lockdown conduct of his top adviser, Dominic Cummings, insisting it is time to "move on" from the row.
Basketball Hall of Fame delaying enshrinement ceremony
Basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that the enshrinement ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and five others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavir
'A step toward normalcy' - NHL shapes a return to play plan
Rosy as the news might sound, Gary Bettman made no promises in announcing the NHL has the framework of a plan in place to return to the ice.
Broadway League Head Hopes Theaters Will Reopen in January
Charlotte St. Martin tells The Daily Beast Broadway is seeing a loss of $35 million per week during the shutdown
Bank: Lithuanian billion-rescue-plan may be slowed down by red tape
As the Lithuanian government plans to invest 6.3 billion euros in the economy and human resources in 18 months, Swedbank has pointed to excessive red tape as weakness that could slow down the investments, LRT reports.
End of Teshie chieftaincy saga as Gbetsoolo joins Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs
Gbetsoolo Nii Ashitey Akomfra III, Teshie Mantse has finally resumed his rightful place as a member of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs.
Algeria backs use of malaria drug despite WHO dropping trials
Algeria's coronavirus outbreak is one of the worst in Africa.
Flower believes Sri Lanka can bloom at T20 World Cup
Grant Flower believes Sri Lanka possess the "flair" to be contenders to win a Twenty20 World Cup tha...
Spain Enters ‘Longest Period Of Mourning’ For 27,000 People Who Died With Coronavirus
Spain is entering the biggest period of national mourning seen so far anywhere in the world, in remembrance of the thousands of people it lost to coronavirus.
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
The social media giant highlighted two of Trump’s tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.
Work to demolish fire-damaged hotel starts this week
A Canterbury hotel that was completely gutted by fire on Christmas Eve is set to be demolished to make way for a new pub. Kirwee Tavern licensee...
Beware this new Android security flaw
A recently discovered Android vulnerability allows malicious actors to take over legitimate apps to steal user data and gain access to a victim’s smartphone features.
Kolar Police nab three for stealing electronic goods worth Rs 1.5 lakh
Kolar police have nabbed three miscreants who targeted two shops at Gurukripa complex and escaped with electronic goods worth Rs 1.5 lakh on May 21. The nabbed accused were identified as Deepak, Ghanshyam and Raja. The three are habitual criminals and have been booked for several crimes in the
Long Island enters first phase of NY's reopening process
Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening proces
Why Prices Of Basic Items Soar In Nigeria Despite Petrol Cost Reduction
While inter-state travel across the country has been banned by the federal government, vehicles carrying essential supplies, as well as essential personnel, retain unrestricted movement. Effiong said the reality on the ground tells a different story.
Leader: From tragedy to farce
The ultimate blame for the government’s failures lies not with Dominic Cummings but with Boris Johnson.
RBI's 7.75 percent Savings (Taxable) Bonds 2018: Subscription to stop from May 28
“The Government of India 7.75% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018 shall cease for subscription with effect from the close of banking business on Thursday, the 28th of May, 2020,” RBI said in a release.
People Aren’t Saying Laura From ‘MasterChef’ Is A Bad Cook, They’re Just Calling Out Favouritism
People are getting fed up with the blatant favouritism happening on 'MasterChef: Back To Win' with Laura never getting called out for always cooking pasta.
U2 Drummer Donates $100,000 To Help Navajo And Hopi Families
It has emerged tonight that Larry Mullen of U2 has pledged $100,000 to the cause of the Hopi and Navajo peoples in America as they struggle desperately to cope with th...
Woman falls into open well, dies in Mahabubabad
A woman labourer died when she fell into a well following a landslide during the construction of a concrete wall for an open well
Dharavi slum's count of COVID-19 cases grows by 18 to 1,639
Dharavi, Mumbai's biggest slum Sprawl, on Wednesday reported 18 new COVID-19 cases, taking the count of such patients in the area to 1,639, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No death due to the deadly infection was reported in Dharavi in the last 24 hours, the
Under Los Angeles Public School Reopening Plan, Students Must Wear Masks All Day
Students should attend on a staggered schedule that makes it possible to limit to 16 the number present in class at one time.
Here's How You Can Watch SpaceX's Historic First Launch of NASA Astronauts Live
On Wednesday at 4:33 pm ET, SpaceX plans to rocket its first people into orbit since Elon Musk founded the company 18 years ago.
Lifting Premier League trophy in empty stadium would be ‘strange’, says Henderson
LIVERPOOL (AFP) – Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says playing at an empty Anfield and winning the Premier League title with no fans present would be “pretty strange”.
Lockdown Impact: As states lose revenue, here's why they turn to alcohol
Indian states have been wanting to lift ban on the sale of liquor since the implementation of lockdown in the country. The state governments have been running out of money to sustain their fight against novel coronavirus.
LG Polymers officials stopped from flying to Seoul
LG Polymers officials from South Korea were stopped by the city police from going to Seoul in a chartered flight on Wednesday morning.
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment
Portsmouth teacher named state Teacher of the Year
A third-grade teacher and coach at a Portsmouth elementary school has been named Rhode Island's teacher of the year.
‘MP’ wanted for murder
A Kumasi Circuit Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a young man identified as Baba Amadu, aka ‘MP’, for allegedly murdering Dina Adomako, a 15-year-old girl in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital.
Catholic Church alleges 'irregularities' in Burundi election
The Catholic Church in Burundi says it observed "many irregularities" during last week's election that call into question results that delivered victories to the ruling party and its presidential
Backup to Microsoft Azure with Veeam Direct Restore
Direct Restore to Microsoft Azure is included in the Veeam Backup and Replication solution and allows companies in East Africa to restore Veeam backups directly on their Azure platform in just two steps.
Company completes 1st overland fiber-optic cable from Alaska
An Alaska company has completed construction of the first overland fiber-optic cable connecting the state to the continental U.S.
Govt fails on buy local directive
NGHINOMENWA ERASTUS and LAZARUS AMUKESHETHE Agro-Marketing Trade Agency has challenged the government and its agencies to lead by example in implementing its directive to procure locally
Tristan Thompson: Why He Won’t Have To Take A 2nd DNA Test In Paternity Suit – Experts Explain
Tristan Thompson won't have to take a second DNA test in his paternity lawsuit. Two experts explain why the NBA star is already home free.
How the Cummings debacle reveals the government’s greatest weaknesses and deadliest enemies
Could this be the moment from which the government will not recover?
Twitter places fact-checking label on Trump tweets for first time
May 26 (UPI) -- Twitter placed labels indicating potentially harmful or misleading information on a pair of President Donald Trump's tweets for the first time Tuesday since introducing the feature.
Brazil leads in daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day
Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.
Family homeless after shack fire
CHARLOTTE NAMBADJAA FAMILY in Windhoek is pleading for help from good Samaritans after their shack house was destroyed in a fire on Monday.
It’s A Good Idea To Ignore REITs Right Now, Despite Soaring Yields. Here's Why
Stocks Analysis by Investing.com (Haris Anwar/Investing.com) covering: Simon Property Group Inc, United States 10-Year, First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund, Brookfield Property Partners LP. Read Investing
Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time
President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’Twitter for the first time took action against a series of tweets by Donald Trump, labeling them with a warning sign and providing a link to further information.Since ascending to the US presidency
Confusion around whether all of South Africa will move to level 3 lockdown
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has cast doubt on whether some parts of the lockdown will remain at level 4 from 1 June.
Exultant looks poised to take the HK Horse of the Year title
Exultant has become the favourite for the Hong Kong Horse of the Year award, following his victory in Sunday's Group 1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup over 2,400m. It came fresh after his Group 1 FWD Queen Elizabeth II Cup success over 2,000m last...
Coronavirus: Aston Villa coach Dean Smith's father dies
Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith's father Ron has died after contracting coronavirus, the Premier L...
Uncertainty looms over Bonalu celebrations
Uncertainty prevails over this year’s annual Bonalu festival, with cases of Covid-19 continuing to get reported in the State.
Days after refusing to intervene, Supreme Court finally takes suo motu cognisance of human tragedy of migrant workers
Days after refusing to intervene, the Supreme Court has finally decided to take notice of the plight of migrant workers, who've been forced to go through unspeakable miseries due to an unplanned lockdown announced by the Indian government.
Saudi police: 6 killed in shootout dispute between families
A shootout in a southwestern province in Saudi Arabia that local reports say was sparked by a dispute between two families
China at it, again
Unusual aggression in Ladakh, the worst since Doklam, shows our neighbour is bent on arm twisting us in a post-pandemic world China is becoming as vindictive as the US in getting its way with the world or countries that are dependent on its still viable factory floors. And it has chosen to get
Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of...
New register: Turnout may be low, unless you share money at centres – Prof Gyampo
Senior Lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo has projected a low turnout at various registration centers for the new voters’ register.
A century ago, not wearing a mask in Las Vegas could draw a fine
Wearing face masks isn’t just a 21st-century thing. Some localities in Nevada enacted laws requiring citizens to wear masks in public during 1918 and 1919.
Dow Busts Move Higher on Late Buying as Traders Bank on Financials to Shine
Dow Busts Move Higher on Late Buying as Traders Bank on Financials to Shine
US President Donald Trump warns that Hong Kong risks losing its special status as a financial hub
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial center if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign
‘RHOA’s Kandi Burruss Reveals Why She Thinks NeNe Leakes Really Left The Reunion
Kandi Burruss believes she knows the reason why NeNe Leakes abruptly left the 'RHOA' reunion taping.
Los Angeles Domestic Violence Hotline Calls Double Since Shutdown
California was one of the earliest locations to shut down, and Los Angeles County now reports that calls to the county’s domestic violence hotline have more than doubled since the virus hit.
Second lawsuit filed against Missouri Medicaid expansion
Conservative advocacy group United for Missouri on Wednesday announced it's suing to take a proposal to expand Medicaid health care eligibility to thousands more low-income adults off the Aug. 4 ballo
Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering’ in presidential election after fact check
President Trump accused Twitter of election interference after the social media giant fact-checked two of his tweets in an unprecedented move. “@Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential
Openview – now powered by 2 million homes
The future of free-to-air satellite TV.
Bharti Telecom sells 2.75% stake in Airtel
Bharti Telecom has sold 2.75 percent stake in Airtel to institutional investors in the secondary market, raising over Rs 8,433 crore
RBNZ says the banks have $40 billion of loans on commercial property with $5 billion of that in development projects
RBNZ says the banks have $40 billion of loans on commercial property with $5 billion of that in development projects
Covid-19 May Accelerate The Digital Divide Among Banks – Digital Leaders Are In The Pole Position
COVID-19 may accelerate the trending digital divide between leaders and laggards in the banking industry, which was already becoming stark by the end of 2019. Over the next two years, this divide may drive industry restructuring and consolidation. Will laggards ever be able to catch up?
Asensio ready for LaLiga run-in after knee injury
Marco Asensio feels "very good" after recovering from a knee injury as he prepares to play his part ...
What's Next for Global Citizen's COVID-19 Efforts After Success of 'One World'?
One World is hardly the final word from Global Citizen regarding COVID-19 relief.
COVID-19: Lawyers Fault Nigerians Threatening To Sue Chinese Government For $200bn
The Nigerians had, in a petition, given China 14-day ultimatum to pay the sum of $200billion as compensation for the losses incurred as a result of the pandemic, saying failure to do so would lead to legal action.
Cash holdings of PMS schemes decline in April: Report
However, 13 PMS schemes also recorded an increase in cash holdings in April over March
Cinematographer booked for cheating in Hyderabad
Tollywood character artiste Sai Sudha Reddy has lodged a complaint against cinematographer Shyam K Naidu at the SR Nagar police station alleging that he cheated her on the pretext of marrying her.
‘Love, Victor’ Trailer: This ‘Love, Simon’ Spinoff Will Be Your Next TV Obsession
The full trailer for 'Love, Victor' has been released, and this 'Love, Simon' spinoff is going to make your heart melt.
Titan Company shares down 2% as COVID-19 hits businesses
The company said the lockdowns posed challenges to all its businesses.
Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted producers, movie studios and workers' unions to seek expert advice on how to safely reopen film and TV sets, which shut down worldwide in mid-March.
Dog squad to get 50 dogs for Rs 2.5 crore
As many as 50 dogs will be adopted and inducted into the Dog Squad at a cost of Rs 2.
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52-million deal
Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets
Gucci, Saint Laurent seek radical redo of fashion calendars
SOAVE, Italy (AP) — Gucci and Saint Laurent are two of the highest-profile luxury f...
Arizona sues Google over 'deceptive' location tracking
Google kept tabs on the whereabouts of its users even if they had turned off location tracking, an Arizona official alleged in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
UN chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus
Since the call by Antonio Guterres in March for ceasefires, announcements backing the end of fighting have been made in countries including Afghanistan, the Philippines and Cameroon, but conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen and elsewhere.
B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week
VICTORIA - British Columbia didn't report any new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there have been 11 additional cases of the virus."I'm extremely pleas
South Korea’s Institute for Basic Science faces review
Decisions about the country’s research flagship will signpost national priorities.
WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over
Bangkok: As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still smack in the middle of the pandemic, dampening hopes for a speedy global economic rebound and renewed international travel.Ri
Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week
A spokesman for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) union that represents 17,600 Boeing employees told Reuters Tuesday the company informed the union it should expect layoff notices on Friday.
KPIT Technologies Q4 net profit rises 23.3% to Rs 38.1 crore
Its revenue from operations stood at Rs 556.2 crore in the reported period, up 10.9 percent from Rs 501.2 crore in the March 2019 quarter, it added.
Clark County election worker’s COVID-19 case won’t impact primary
A Clark County elections employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis should not impact the upcoming primary election or its result reporting and ballot verification processes.
MediaWorks staff to hear details of proposed redundancies
The radio arm of MediaWorks is meeting with staff today about proposed redundancies. On Monday it announced 130 jobs in its sales and radio...
U’khand sub-area GOC visits Natraj Bookshop
Major general Rajendra Singh Thakur, the General Officer Commanding , Uttarakhand Sub Area visited the Natraj Bookshop on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his staff officers, colonel S Shankar and colonel Sukhjit Singh. With the lockdown easing slowly in the city, booklovers are making use of the
HBO Max is here to take on Netflix. Is it too late?
AT&T’s streaming platform goes live on May 27. At $15 a month, it’s more expensive than its rivals and comes at a time when household income is dropping.
US Lawmakers Raise Amendment in Privacy Bill Concerning Warrantless Surveillance Against its Citizens
Both sides of the aisle will deal with privacy issues that will deter unwarranted surveillance of Americans by the government.
'Far too long': NZ should be at level 1, says Winston
New Zealand has been in lockdown for "far too long" and needs to be at level 1 now with a transtasman bubble already operating, says Deputy Prime...
Trump claims Twitter is 'interfering in the 2020 presidential election' by fact-checking tweets
President Trump fired back at Twitter after it appended a fact-checking label to two of his tweets in which he claimed mail-in ballots will lead to voter fraud.
Great Olympian: India needs stars like Balbir Singh to revive hockey
Cricket frenzy has taken over—the difference in how India’s national sport and cricket are perceived by the market can be gauged from salaries paid to staff in each sport.
India’s tourism ministry extends validity period for hotels and travel agents
The validity period of approval or certification of hotels and other accommodation units has been extended until June 30, and six months’ relaxation for all travel agents…
India to maintain its position along the LAC with China, decides to deploy more troops
In at least four locations the soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have transgressed by about 3 km into Indian areas.
'Winning PL behind closed doors would be strange': Henderson
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says playing at an empty Anfield and winning the Premier League title with no fans present would be "pretty strange".
New survey says 82% of festival goers are comfortable returning to music events
More than 110,000 people were surveyed
Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted producers, movie studios and workers’ unions to seek expert advice on how to safely reopen film and TV sets, which shut down worldwide in mid-March.
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC. The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing between 2 passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.
Bank of Canada urges stores to continue to accept cash
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers had been increasingly using forms of cashless payment such as credit and debit cards, e-transfers and their smartphones to pay for products.
Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52- million deal
Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.
Virtual Events Up 1000% Since COVID-19, With 52,000 On Just One Platform
But hosting a conference online is not as simple as broadcasting on YouTube or Zoom ...
Worldwide cases near 5.6 million; death toll nears 348,000
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Natural gas futures up 0.54% in evening trade
In the futures market, natural gas for June delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 150,30 and an intraday low of Rs 146.80 per mmBtu on MCX.
Pics: President follows up on road projects in Egyptian capital
Sisi has been keen to listen to the opinions of the workers in these projects and make sure the work goes as it should, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said.
Ellie Goulding shares details of new double album Brightest Blue
The singer-songwriter's fourth album will be released on July 17.
TCR News: Electric touring car series still on course for demo race in 2020
The Pure ETCR electric touring car series remains on course for a first demonstration race this year, despite delays resulting from the coronavirus pandemic
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?
The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Five thousand score. More than 8,000 dozen. All
Stocks Cut Gains, Dow Up 200 Points As Tech Shares Slide
The Dow broke above 25,000.
Joe Biden's disturbing pattern of putting down minorities
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told an African-American talk show host last week:
Former Braves C Biff Pocoroba dies at 66; All-Star in 1978
Former Atlanta catcher Biff Pocoroba, who played in the 1978 All-Star Game and was a backup on the Braves team that won an improbable NL West title in 1982, has died at age 66.
Egyptian historian sees rising surveillance state
FARID FARIDCAIRO – State surveillance is on the rise globally as governments such as Egypt's take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, warns exiled historian and intellectual Khaled
Donald Trump promises a 'very interesting' response to China's proposed crackdown on Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign
Why Dominic Cummings should be asked whether he believes Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese lab
The No 10 adviser’s blog suggests he may subscribe to the theory being used by the US right to whip up hostility towards China.
DC inspects ongoing dev projects at Baramulla
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Boston-area zoos plan to reopen; virus cluster in Worcester
Two Boston-area zoos are planning to reopen, but with new safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Pens F Bjugstad out for season after having spinal surgery
The Pittsburgh Penguins will head into whatever becomes of the NHL postseason without forward Nick Bjugstad.
Musona set to secure permanent KAS Eupen deal
ZIMBABWE Warriors captain Knowledge Musona is set to make permanent his move from Belgian giants Anderlecht to fellow topflight side KAS Eupen in the next days, Belgian media reported on Tuesday.
Israeli president calls Australian PM after teacher's ruling
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he spoke Wednesday with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, following an Israeli court ruling that a former teacher accused of sexually abusing her students
Brutal murder of Sanatan Deka shows how Hindus are not safe anymore in Muslim dominated areas of Assam
The fear among the ethnic Hindus in these villages looms large due to the fear of a Muslim attack. They fear reprisals and gullibility of the police with Muslim money power and an enviable unity among Muslims against the 'Kafir'.- Siba Prasad Sarma
ICC Board Meeting: World T20 to be postponed to 2022, October window for IPL
The decision, if it is formalised, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic will give members a chance to chalk out their bilateral blue-print in the coming months.
All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
Mt. Everest to be remeasured
The ascent, reported by Chinese state media, comes after both China and Nepal canceled the spring climbing season on the mountain
Australian police won't charge reporter after leak probe
Australian police said Wednesday that they had decided against charging a journalist over a newspaper article she wrote more than two years ago following a high-profile investigation that triggered a
Takumi Minamino's former coach tells Jurgen Klopp how to get best out of Japanese star
The £7.25m January signing has yet to make much of an impression at Liverpool but his ex-manager still has faith he will come good at Anfield
BRPs stop SAA flights before they even take off
In a statement on Tuesday, SAA said it would resume operations between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June.
GHADC staff file contempt notice in HC
SHILLONG: The Non-Gazette Employees’ Association of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) on Tuesday filed a contempt case against the Chief Executive Member and the Secretary of the Council in the High Court of Meghalaya for non-payment
'Far too long': NZ should be at level 1, says Winston
New Zealand has been in lockdown for "far too long" and needs to be at level 1 now with a transtasman bubble already operating, says Deputy Prime...
Electric vehicle makers battle the COVID-19 pandemic
Global EV sales will shrink this year, falling 18% to about 1.7 million units, according to BloombergNEF.
Egypt’s Sisi discusses mutual relations, latest COVID-19 updates with India’s Modi
Modi affirmed his country's pride of the mutual ties and close relations with Egypt.
US company trials vaccine candidate in Aus
Canberra: A US biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.Novavax will inject 131 volunteers in the first phase of the trial testing the
Tyre fire arson: Man 'snapped' and torched pile
A man who lived across the road from a giant, illegal pile of 400,000 old car tyres in Canterbury "snapped" and torched them, a court heard today.
The “Yeah, Sure” Theory Of Business Success: Entrepreneurship After COVID.
We can emerge from the Coronavirus economic bust stronger than ever if we follow the lead of those who entered the current economy with eyes wide open.
Future-Proof Your KYB, KYC And Risk In One API
Data aggregation with automation has been the next big milestone the risk industry has been trying to reach.
Oman Air takes additional pandemic safety measures
Cabin crew will wear disposable full-body personal protective equipment (PPE) including mask, face shield and gloves over their uniforms…
False claims aim to tie officer in George Floyd death to Trump
Twitter and Facebook posts with hundreds of thousands of views on Wednesday claimed Officer Derek Chauvin was pictured wearing a
Ibrahimovic could be back in five weeks
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's injury ended up being less serious than first thought. Therefore, AC Milan are relieved and are calculating when the veteran striker could be back. They are saying he could be back within four or five weeks.
Democrats: Don't repeat the mistakes of the Catholic Church with Tara Reade
To protect people from sexual harassment and assault by those above them, we have the right to expect the same of our political leaders that we demand of religious leaders.
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337. According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.
Friends take on $1000 Canterbury car rally to support charity
Josh Thompson and his friends will embark on a two-day, 1000km journey across Canterbury in September to raise at least $1000 for children’s mental...
Africa's confirmed Covid-19 cases surpass 115,000: Africa CDC
The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.
Air India allows rescheduling for bookings between March 23 and May 31
The national carrier has informed that there will be no extra rescheduling charges applied for this…
Apple iPhone 12 series to launch in late November, new report suggests
We're expecting 4 models all with 5G and smaller notches.
Bryce Hall & Jaden Hossler: TikTok Stars Arrested In Texas For Drug Possession
TikTok's Bryce Hall and Jaden Hossler were arrested for drug possession in Texas on May 25, HollywoodLife has learned. See mugshots here.
Airbus experts from France begin probe into Pak air crash
An 11-member team of technical experts of Airbus aerospace company visited the Jinnah International Airport here and inspected the runway, air traffic control tower and radar control station as part of its initial investigation into the PIA air crash involving its aircraft that killed 97 people,
Coronavirus pandemic | Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India cross 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337
India is the tenth country to register 1.5 lakh or more COVID-19 cases.
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
Carragher recalls time he tried to punch Arbeloa
It took place in a match at West Brom in 2009 when Liverpool were trying to help Pepe Reina win the trophy awarded to the goalkeeper who concedes the least number of goals.
WHO praises China for 'very consistent message' of 'openness' in virus investigation
A top World Health Organization official offered praise for China’s “openness” during its effort to understand how the coronavirus pandemic began.
Migrant crisis: In heart-wrenching video, toddler tries to wake dead mother at Bihar railway station
The mother was heading to Kathiar along with her two children, sister and sister's husband, the Railway Ministry said
Heatwave: Weatherman sounds ‘stay home’ alert in Telangana
the practice of staying home will be beneficial not just to combat the Covid-19 pandemic but to avoid the scorching sun, which is getting all the more fierce across the State as summer peaks.
Why Buhari Will Not Intervene In Pantami And Dabiri-Erewa Face off —Odumakin
Recall that Dabiri-Erewa revealed in an interview how gunmen chased the commission’s staff from office on the orders of Pantami.
Japan's new budget to include US$302b in direct spending, reports Mainichi
TOKYO, May 27 — Japan's government plans to include US$302 billion (RM1.32 trillion) in direct spending under a second extra budget to be compiled today, to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, the Mainichi newspaper reported. The 32.5 trillion yen (RM1.32 trillion) in...
Woman gang-raped by two men, but her ordeal doesn’t end there
A 27-year-old woman from Jharkhand was gang-raped by two men inside the labour shed in a factory in Kumbalgodu, where she was working.
It’s A Good Idea To Ignore REITs Right Now, Despite Soaring Yields. Here's Why
Stocks Analysis by Investing.com (Haris Anwar/Investing.com) covering: Simon Property Group Inc, United States 10-Year, First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund, Brookfield Property Partners LP. Read Investing
Hacking Dell Laptops To Use Off-Brand Chargers
Dell, along with many other manufacturers, have begun to implement smart features into their laptop charging circuitry. This leaves the user out of luck if they wish to use an off-brand part, or ge…
No need to panic about virus: KCR
CM KCR said people need not panic about coronavirus as the spread was not on alarming scale despite relaxing the lockdown restrictions.
India facing its worst recession in current fiscal: Crisil
India's fourth recession since independence, the first since liberalisation and perhaps the worst to date, is here, Crisil said on Tuesday
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter has for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by United States President Donald Trump.
52 bats drop dead in 60 mins, scare Uttar Pradesh town
When Pankaj Shahi, owner of a mango orchard in Belghat area, saw a few bats lying dead in a nearby orchard on Tuesday
‘Complete syllabus with online classes’
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has directed the Higher Education Department to complete the syllabus by conducting online classes.
Billionaire Johann Rupert scores R54 million payday
South African billionaire Johann Rupert took home a R54 million payday in 2020, for his role as chairman at Swiss luxury goods company, Richemont.
Mixed reaction from clergy as churches prepare to resume services
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that places of worship may reopen subject to strict restrictions under level three of the lockdown.
PML-N lambastes govt for 'allowing sugar export when there was shortage' in country
The opposition party's leaders reiterate demand for prime minister's resignation
Two held for swindling Rs 48L through chit fund company
Two persons were arrested for swindling Rs 48 lakh on the pretext of doubling the money within 15 days, police said here on Tuesday. The accused had created a phony chit-fund concern, ‘The Future Company’. They claimed it to be a chain-marketing company which could double
Cracks surface in NC
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Mourinho: Tottenham will not spend rivers of money
Jose Mourinho predicted a delayed opening of the transfer window for Premier League clubs and expect...
Modi govt threat to India’s neighbours: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the Indian premier Narendra Modi’s government with its arrogant expansionist policies is becoming a threat to India’s neighbours.
Muslims celebrate major holiday amid curfews, virus fears | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
JERUSALEM >> Muslims around the world on Sunday began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a normally festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, with millions under strict stay-at-home orders and many fearing renewed coronavirus outbreaks.
Nursing home residents warned about giving up coronavirus relief funds
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning families to be cautious amid reports of nursing homes attempting to take coronavirus relief payments from their residents.
The Match & Mismatch Of Amazon Buying Self-Driving Unicorn Zoox, As Is Rumored.
Reports surfaced, first in the Wall Street Journal of Amazon being in negotiations to buy Zoox, the self-driving unicorn.
The little electric cars used for ecommerce deliveries in South Africa
Tiny electric vehicles used by South African ecommerce companies to facilitate deliveries are in high demand.
Big job losses in South Africa – Here are the sectors which are the worst affected
The CCMA recently opened its doors and immediately experienced a big influx of people who lost their jobs.
Musk's SpaceX set for debut astronaut mission, renewing NASA's crewed launch program
Ending the US space agency's nine-year hiatus in human spaceflight.
South Africa should revisit alcohol regulations: ANC’s Duarte
Deputy secretary-general of the ANC Jessie Duarte says that South Africa should reassess its policy in terms of the regulation of alcohol ‘with or without the Covid-19 threat’.
Las Vegas police report details injuries to arrested officers’ kids
The two Metropolitan Police Department officers who were arrested last week on child abuse charges allegedly hit the child with a belt and had been investigated previously.
Ask the expert: how can I improve my success rate creating partnerships?
In this fortnightly column, Ask The Expert, we aim to provide readers with practical advice on how to grow their businesses.
Planning to invest now? Here’s how you can build a Rs 5,00,000 ‘Atmanirbhar' portfolio
Investors should ideally place small amounts in different sectors to take advantage of the multiplier effect which the economic package could have over a period of time.
Lift ban on church gatherings – CVM to government
The Citizen Voters Movement (CVM) has urged the government to lift the ban on public and social gatherings to enable the citizens to overcome the fear, panic, and psychological warfare created by this COVID-19.
COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds — Minister
The Minster of State for Health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, made this known during the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 daily press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.
APC will pick governorship candidate in Edo, not Abuja - Obaseki tells Oshiomhole
Governor Obaseki of Edo state has described as a joke the adoption of Osagie Ize-Iyamu as a ‘consensus’ governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress.
NASCAR rookie Tyler Reddick says isolation a challenge before races
May 28 (UPI) -- NASCAR Cup Series rookie Tyler Reddick said it has been a challenge to sit for hours in isolation before he jumps into his car to compete against other drivers.
Vicar quits after “sex acts and inappropriate texts” with parishioner’s wife
Rev John Girtchen, 66, is now moving out of his vicarage in Lincolnshire after church bosses said his conduct during the affair was “contrary to Church teaching on marriage”
Latest Arsenal transfer rumours: Nicolas Tagliafico's agent confirms exit, Ousseynou Ba deal
The latest transfer rumours surrounding Arsenal as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his squad at the Emirates Stadium
Uddhav Thackeray at Loksatta’s webseries today
The interaction with the CM, who completes six months after taking reins of the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition government, is expected to see discussions on a wide range of current topics, from state administration to politics.
Lufthansa supervisory board unable to approve bailout package
Lufthansa's supervisory board was unable to approve a 9-billion euro (US$9.90 billion) bailout in light of conditions imposed by the European ...
Japan enacts law toughening regulations on tech giants
The Diet enacted a law Wednesday requiring major technology companies to be more transparent, falling in line with other countries in toughening regulations on industry giants such as Google LLC and Amazon.com Inc. Companies that operate e-commerce websites and apps will be required to submit reports on their business practices…
Nick and PeeCee’s special celebration
As of now, Priyanka and Nick are quarantined in their Los Angeles home with the former’s cousin and niece
UofSC to require face masks in classrooms, library as part of phased campus reopening plan
The University of South Carolina has implemented a face-covering policy for its Columbia campus.
Official Says Pentagon Could ‘Rapidly’ Prepare New Nuke Test as US Exits Open Skies Treaty
As the US exits a key, confidence-building international treaty, a top Pentagon official has stated the US is capable of preparing a nuclear weapons test in just...
India: Largest Private Port Operator Partners TradeLens to Deploy Blockchain in SCM
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s biggest private port operator has partnered with blockchain-powered digital container logistics platform TradeLens to optimize its port operations and improve supply chain management (SCM).
Sofia Richie Has Dated Some Swoon-Worthy Men Over the Years
Before dating Scott Disick, Sofia Richie dated other men including Brooklyn Beckham and Samir Nasri.
Cyprus: Got infected with coronavirus? The trip's on us - Foreign Affairs
In an attempt to attract tourists, Cyprus says it will cover costs for anyone who catches the virus while vacationing in the country.
Age UK adviser, 71, suffers stab wounds and his churchgoer wife, 71, is fighting for life after horrific 'domestic incident' at their £1.2m north London home
Neighbours named Mervyn Kohler (pictured) as the man who was found at the Islington house with stab wounds. His condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
Fox rescued after getting its head stuck in a car wheel
How did he manage to do that?!
Mike McCarthy Has Promising Comment On Cowboys DE Aldon Smith
The Dallas Cowboys made several intriguing defensive free agent signings this offseason. Among them was pass rusher Aldon Smith.
Russian fighter pilot seen through the window as jets fly dangerously close to US patrol aircraft AGAIN
RUSSIAN fighter jets were spotted flying dangerously close to US military aircraft over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday. The two Su-35 aircraft “unsafely intercepted” a P-8A Poseidon patrol aircra…
Military airstrike kills 30 bandits in Zamfara
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
JoJo Siwa fans think the teen star is ripe for a 'Miley Cyrus phase.' This is what the 2 stars have in common., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Teens are paying more attention to JoJo Siwa on TikTok as the former child star nears adulthood, and they're comparing her to Miley Cyrus.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
FIA approves F1's budget cap reduction and handicap system
There will be greater aerodynamic restrictions for the more successful teams in a development handicap system.
Bangladesh leaving lockdown as offices, public transports to reopen from May 31
The government is phasing Bangladesh out of lockdown by reopening offices and resuming public transport services on a limited scale from May 31 until Jun 15 amid an escalation of coronavirus cases.
Nancy Pelosi: 'Every Crisis' Including Coronavirus Is an Opportunity to Advance Leftist Agenda
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said during a press conference on Wednesday that "every crisis" is an opportunity to advance a leftist agenda.
Stormy weather scrubs historic SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with 16 minutes to g
AMD Radeon 20.5.1 driver brings support for Windows 10 May 2020 Update
After over a month of silence, AMD has released the Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 20.5.1 driver suite, and as its main feature, it delivers support for the new Windows 10 May 2020 Update.
Father of Aston Villa boss Dean Smith dies at the age of 79
Ron Smith, a lifelong Villa fan, died after a four-week battle against coronavirus.
Day after controversy, Rahul Gandhi lauds Maharashtra work on Covid-19
India News: A day after his statement that the Congress was “only supporting” and “not running” the Maharashtra government sparked talk of a rift in the Maha Vika
The Original Home Is No Longer Available To Buy On The Google Store
Visitors to the official Google Store will now see the original Google Home listed as "No longer available," reports indicate. The gadget was previously
The Atlantic slams CNN's Cuomo-Cuomo 'act' for pursuing ratings over journalism
The liberal magazine The Atlantic took CNN to task for its ongoing interviews between its anchor Chris Cuomo and his brother, Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Thredbo ski resort reopening in June with new social distancing rules
The snow season will look very different this year with capacity halved to allow for physical distancing.
Maharashtra: 105 deaths recorded in a single day in state
Maharashtra is currently testing 3,142 people per million population. While the number is higher than the national average which stands at 2,363, it is still lagging behind Tamil Nadu which is testing 6,140 per million population, double than Maharashtra
‘He Can Become The Second Percy Tau’
Lesedi Kapinga touted to succeed in his next career move.
Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto vying to be NHL hubs, but there's a catch
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says the Canadian government's mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone entering the country would eliminate cities here from hosting this year's playoffs.
Lufthansa board rejects EU conditions on US$10 bln bailout
German airline Lufthansa's supervisory board on Wednesday rejected conditions imposed by Brussels on a proposed government bailout, casting fresh ...
Instagram introduces ads and purchasable badges to IGTV that let creators share in revenue for first time
Ads as long as 15 seconds will start appearing on some IGTV videos next week for 200 English-speaking creators and will feature brands like Puma, Ikea, and Sephora according to The Verge.
B.C. legislature coming back June 22 as COVID-19 emergency hits record
Pandemic restrictions now longer than 2017 wildfire emergency
Surrey optimistic cricket will resume this summer as club keep an eye on 2021
Professional cricket is on hold until at least July 1.
Broadwind Has Towering Potential And A Not So Towering Valuation
Broadwind's 1Q20 report was stronger than expected. In the wake of the quarterly call we spoke with the company to address a few additional questions we had. We
Winter outlook released as Victoria nears three-decade rain record
Victoria is on track for its wettest autumn in more than three decades. Melbourne has received 276 millimetres of rain in the past three months, already more than triple last year’s autumn to…
Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close
Many people who died of coronavirus were older and already fragile, weakened by heart disease or some other malady.
'A giant of a man': Influential Aids campaigner and playwright Larry Kramer dies aged 84
Kramer’s husband confirmed that he died from died from pneumonia.
CBN reduces interest rate on OFIs facilities to 5% per annum
CBN has reduced interest rates on its facilities through participating OFIs to five percent per annum, effective March 1 due to COVID-19.
NYPD cop a ‘spineless coward’ for shooting, killing friend, victim’s dad says
The father of a Long Island man gunned down by his NYPD-rookie friend blasted the officer as a “spineless coward” for the slaying in an interview Wednesday. The victim’s father,
FIA approves F1's budget cap reduction and handicap system
There will be greater aerodynamic restrictions for the more successful teams in a development handicap system.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2020? Everything you need to know, including the new speculated date.
Amazon has not yet announced the official dates of Prime Day 2020, but reports say it has been pushed back to September. Here's everything we know.
Australian Miller to follow in Stoner's racing line, ride for Ducati
Jack Miller will step up to Ducati's main MotoGP team next season with an option on 2022.
Four Charts That Show How Absentee Voting Is Skyrocketing In The Pandemic
Next Tuesday’s primaries pose the next big test for how voting will work in the pandemic. Of the several states...
Following Hana Kimura's Death, Production On Terrace House Has Stopped
Today, the official website for Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020, the latest season of the popular reality show, announced that production was ending....
A pharmacist known as 'the Mask Man' has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The DOJ said the pharmacist, 66-year-old Richard Schirripa, sold $2,690 of masks to an undercover officer and said he felt "like a drug dealer.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
SBI simplifies EMI moratorium process, starts notifying eligible borrowers via SMS
SBI on Wednesday said it has simplified the equated monthly instalment (EMI) deferment process for eligible borrowers who want to avail moratorium on term loan repayments. It has reached out to all
iPod Touch almost had a centered rear-facing camera according to prototype
According to new photos of a 3rd generation iPod Touch prototype, Apple considered adding a centered rear-facing camera to the device.
Global stocks shake off concern over US-China tensions
Stimulus plans in Europe and Japan trump worries about Beijing’s moves in Hong Kong
Nazareth Child & Family Connection announces cancellation of popular events
Nazareth Child & Family Connection officials have made the decision to cancel three upcoming community events as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney Plans Phased Reopening Of Parks For Mid-July
Disney has announced July reopening dates for its theme parks, complete with expected social distancing and cleanliness guidelines.
Maternity ward nurses are filming videos of newborn babies in their care to send to parents after visiting hours were slashed due to coronavirus crisis
Despite the increased pressures, nurses have taken on a wonderful new duty on the maternity ward. Staff at a hospital, in Surrey, have been making videos of newborn babies to send to their parents.
Medical investigator still puzzled by Brittany's Murphy death
The star died of 'natural causes' back in 2009.
Boeing Cuts Jobs for 12,000 Workers in the US
Boeing has been reeling from a drop in demand for aircraft, as travel plunges amid the pandemic and worsens the pressure on the company, which was already in crisis...
U.S. Stocks Climb to 12-Week High; Treasuries Drop: Markets Wrap
All you need to know about global markets today.
Most small businesses remain optimistic on reopening after coronavirus: poll
The majority of small businesses in the U.S. are optimistic about reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new study says. Nearly three-quarters of businesses (74 percent) expect to return to
PV power plant design software upgraded
PVcase, the photo-voltaic power plant software specialist, has released version 1.33, to coincide with the update to PVsyst 7.0.
Russia Reports Record One-Day Rise in Coronavirus Deaths
Russia said on Tuesday 174 people with the coronavirus had died in the past 24 hours, a record one-day amount that pushed the nationwide death toll to 3,807.
'A force for good in this world': Tributes to 'passionate' Walsall healthcare worker
A much-loved healthcare worker who died following a terminal illness has been described as a "force for good" in helping the most vulnerable.
Weather updates, May 27: Heatwave to continue for next few days in north
Weather Forecast Today, 27 May 2020: Maximum temperatures over the plains of north India are expected to recede from May 28 onwards, with substantial reduction in heatwave conditions from May 29.
Medically Vulnerable Immigrants Denied Release From ICE Facility
A group of medically vulnerable immigrants who are being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility with the worst Covid-19 outbreak in the nation cannot be released despite their claims about the risks of contracting the virus, a federal judge in California ruled Tuesday.
'We need to talk more about mental health': Karan Kundrra condoles Preksha Mehta's suicide
Preksha has been a part of several television shows such as Crime Patrol, Meri Durga, and Laal Ishq, among others.
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill
Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to be debated that would criminalize disrespect of…
The coronavirus and the US Jewish community: Setbacks, strategies, and the silver lining - Radio
What is Israel's role toward the Jewish community in light of the crisis, and what opportunities lie ahead?
Grady Diangana returns to West Brom training as David Moyes' plans are outlined
Moyes wants to lower the average age of his West Ham squad and sees Diangana as a key player - he'll finish the current season with Albion, though
Kevin Moran never believed Kerry's golden years could be eclipsed
Dublin great Kevin Moran has revealed his surprise that the current Sky Blues group have managed to eclipse the successful Kerry team of his era, admitting he thought Mick O'Dwyer's team was untouchable.
Amy Cooper: White woman who called police on black man, fired from job
Amy Cooper, the white woman who called police on a black man in the United States of America pretending she was in a distressing situation, has been fired from her job. "Following our internal review of
EU’s Borrell: To weigh 'robust' message to China over Hong Kong issue
The European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Minister Josep Borrell said that the Union is considering weighing 'robust' message to China over the Hong Kon
Peter Rhodes on smart Alecs, viral remedies and how to be a broadcaster
Read the latest column from Peter Rhodes.
Stop North-East troops from using phones, Rep tells DHQ
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The Vice-Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Mr Ade Adeogun, has criticised troops who record their activities in the wa...
Tennis-Tiafoe wants to draw more black kids to tennis
MUMBAI — American Frances Tiafoe has already changed the lives of his immigrant parents thanks to his tennis career and the 2019 Australian Open quarter-finalist hopes he can also inspire more black kids to take up the sport.
Lobbyist register to be tightened after Monsanto case
The EU's joint-transparency register lists thousands of lobbyists and what they spend or earn trying to shape EU legislation. New and clearer rules set for launch at the end of the year may lead to more realistic figures.
Chisora eyes all-British showdown with Joshua - The Nation Nigeria
Dereck Chisora has revealed his ambition to fight WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and warned his compatriot he was....
Popular actress commits suicide
Popular TV actor Preksha Mehta, best known for featuring in shows such as "Crime Patrol", "Meri Durga" and "Laal Ishq", has reportedly committed suicide at her residence here. She was 25. Continue Reading →
Shops reopening 'vital in battle to save Midlands towns'
The reopening of shops has been welcomed by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, who said it was "vital" for town and city centres.
From the PMO to FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Khadi masks are in vogue during Covid-19
Khadi & Village Industries Commission has already sold 6.5 lakh masks since the time it started production in April. The masks are available in different variants for men and women.
Refreshed BMW 5 Series revealed: updated styling, tweaked powertrains
After a series of leaks, BMW has officially unwrapped its facelifted 5 Series, handing the sedan updated styling and new electrified powertrains.
Mega lockdown puts India's animal spirits to sleep in April
India Business News: India’s economy was pushed into a state of dormancy in April as the world’s strictest stay-at-home measures to contain the coronavirus took its toll.
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment – IEA
The International Energy Agency estimates global energy investment may plunge by almost $400 billion in 2020
Cinema chain sets reopening date, two-thirds of seats to be vacant
Palace plans to start screening new release movies on July 2 with COVID-19 safety measures.
Malaysia's Axiata to pick two 5G vendors, in move that could curb reliance on Huawei
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Axiata Group Bhd, Malaysia’s third-biggest telecom operator by subscribers, said it would select two equipment suppliers to roll out 5G services, opening the door for the likes of Ericsson to fight it out with dominant player Huawei.
Predicting the course of US-China relations in the post Covid-19 era
Authors: Ayush Banerjee and Dhritiman Banerjee* The coronavirus pandemic is a natural threat to the geopolitical order. And it is needless to state that this majorly affects the currently international paradigm in a manner that the world has not seen before. Although there have been a few instances where pandemics have shaken the mortality rates, […]
Could this be the day that Plymouth Argyle are promoted?
The Pilgrims were third in League Two when the 2019/20 season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic
George Floyd – 4 White Police officers fired after killing black man (Video)
4 Minneapolis police officers have been fired from their job for their involvement in the killing of a black man, George Floyd. In a video that went viral on social media, the man was seen held
Donal Lenihan: Around the world, rugby was never in greater need of progressive people
With no rugby action for the foreseeable future, I’m about to park my pen for the summer. With the professional game facing its biggest financial crisis since the decision to go open in August 1995, one wonders what the landscape will look like when I return to these pages in September.
Heartbreaking video shows stranded kayaker's final moments: report
A harrowing video depicts the tragic final moments of a kayaker stranded at sea off the coast of New South Wales, Australia. Jeremy Worthy, 43, had posted the video to Facebook Sunday as a last-ditch rescue plea before his body was discovered in the water just hours later, reports the Daily Mail.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor's pouty selfie as they put facemasks on will drive away your mid-week blues!
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor are one of the most adored sisters in Bollywood. People follow them for their style sense and acting prowess. R
Delhi sizzles at 46 degrees amid severe heatwave, records Tuesday as hottest in May since 2002
However, Delhi is expected to get some respite from the stifling heat on May 28 due to a fresh Western Disturbance and easterly winds at lower levels.
On this day in 2012: Jessica Ennis breaks British heptathlon record
Ennis broke the previous mark of 6,831 held by 2000 Olympic champion Denise Lewis.
'He was not just a number, he was a person' - Durban family's heartache after dad dies of Covid-19
Durban resident Anton Harman lived a good, normal life before he succumbed to Covid-19 after nearly a month on a ventilator in hospital.
Photos show thousands of protesters demanding justice in Minneapolis after police killed George Floyd
Thousands of people took to the streets of Minneapolis on Tuesday to demand justice for the police killing of unarmed black man George Floyd.
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19
The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.
Mary Elmes: Documentary On Newstalk
"It’s estimated that at least 80 children were directly saved by Mary Elmes. She never sought a...
Best in show! Devon County Show breaks record for the longest line of knitted bunting in the world with 80,000 flags stretching NINE MILES
An army of knitters has smashed the Guinness World Record for the longest-ever line of bunting with almost 80,000 flags stretching nearly nine miles when laid out in Exeter, Devon.
Suspicions soar as FCTA introduces other phases of palliatives in Abuja
Say No campaign, through its anti-corruption structures, have been monitoring the process of distribution in the FCT, Abuja for transparency and accountability.
Joe Gomez delighted with recognition for "unbelievable" Jordan Henderson
Henderson has led Liverpool to the brink of a first league title in 30 years, 12 months after winning the Champions League, and has proven his leadership off the field also amid the coronavirus pandemic
The death of Justice Nabaruma and other matters
He was the chairman of the tribunal which ruled that INEC declaration of Dr. Chris Ngige as governor of Anambra State in 2003, was wrong.
Sunderland promotion rivals fear League One is running out of time to complete season
Portsmouth chief executive Mark Catlin says time will be against them, even if they can convince the rest of League One to play on
Report: Local News Stations Run Segments Scripted and Produced by Amazon
According to a recent report, local news stations across the United States have run news segments scripted and produced by e-commerce giant Amazon. Unsurprisingly, the segments were overly positive about Jeff Bezos' company and its employment practices.
Barman, 23, jumped to his death from rooftop car park months before birth of his child after suffering paranoid delusions
Oliver Dinsdale was found at the bottom of a fourth floor car park in Woking. The inquest heard he'd been acting oddly in the weeks leading to his death.
NAF unveils locally produced emergency ventilators
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday unveiled emergency ventilators produced by its researchers to support government on the..
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway loses Bill Ackman as an investor, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Ackman's sale of his $1 billion stake is surprising as he boosted his Berkshire holdings by more than a third in the first quarter.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Lauren reveals Arsene Wenger began to hide in training due to blazing rows
Wenger couldn't bare to ref training games!
After fact check by Twitter, Trump threatens social media
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon
The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.
Kensington Palace Has Shut Down Reports That Meghan & Kate Fell Out Over Tights
Kensington Palace has shut down claims made about Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, in an article by the magazine Tatler. On Wednesday May 27, they issued a statement refuting reports that The Duchess of Cambridge was "exhausted" after Meghan Markle and…
He needs to be disciplined: Wasim Jaffer hopes talented Prithvi Shaw doesn’t lose his way
Since his senior international Test debut, the promising young batsman has followed a rocky path.
Iran reconvenes parliament under strict COVID-19 curbs
Iran's parliament reconvened on Wednesday after the Feb. 21 elections under strict health protocols and social distancing rules to ward off the ...
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
US News: Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China. “
SPFL board to host league revamp discussions on Hearts proposal
The SPFL board will host divisional meetings from next Monday to discuss Hearts' league reconstruction proposal.
Chewy: Reaping The Benefit Of Stay-At-Home Measures
Chewy is the largest pure-play pet e-commerce player and it was approaching break-even EBITDA as of Q4 2019. The pandemic and WFH measures have resulted in more
Boris says advice for parents with coronavirus has not changed
The prime minister was questioned by Yvette Cooper MP.
Yamaha gives voice to remote cheering at events
Electronics giant Yamaha Corporation announced it has developed an app allowing users to send audio ...
Estimated $10,000 damage to residence on North Taylor after fire Wednesday
The Amarillo Fire Department has estimated a fire caused $10,000 in damages to a home on North Taylor this afternoon.
Gmail On The Web Finally Updates Its Archaic Settings Menu
The web-based Gmail has just gotten a small but large update, for the settings menu. It's an update that most people likely wouldn't notice, but it is a
Lake of the Ozarks business owner defends actions after pool parties
The owner of a business that hosted crowded pool parties over the Memorial Day weekend at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks says no laws were broken and safety measures were in place to protect against the spread of the coronavirus.
Dis-Chem at Ballito Junction shuts down after staff member tests positive
Close contacts of the affected person were immediately identified, placed in self-isolation and were being monitored, Dis-Chem said.
Theatres, cinemas, summer camps to reopen as Swiss relax virus curbs
ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland said on Wednesday it would lift curbs on larger public gatherings next month and free up travel within Europe’s 26-nation Schengen zone by July 6, further easing restrictions on public life as the coronavirus outbreak ebbs.
SpaceX Launch: How Has the World Changed Since the Atlantis Landed?
Today's SpaceX launch marks the first time the US has sent men into space in almost a decade. How has the world changed since?
30,000 weddings cancelled in Guj amid COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has severely hit the wedding industry in Gujarat, which has witnessed approximately 30,000 cancellations and postponements in the last two months. At
New Zealand discharges its last coronavirus patient from the hospital
New Zealand has discharged the last case of coronavirus in the country and recorded no new cases of COVID-19 for five days consecutively, ministry of health officials announced on Wednesday. The last coronavirus (COVID-19) patient to
Joyce Manor Announce New Compilation Album, Songs From Northern Torrance
Listen to House Warning Party, taken from Joyce Manor's upcoming rarities album.
'We'll let you know how it works out': SpaceX's Crew Dragon spaceship toilet is a secret that apparently no one can or wants to talk about, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "I don't know the potty answer to the potty question," SpaceX's vice president of mission assurance said, providing no details about the commode.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Indian government may remain silent, but US President Donald Trump just confirmed ‘raging border dispute’ between India and China
In a dramatic twist, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed the reports of 'now raging border dispute' between India and China.
Pompeo Tells Congress Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China
On 28 May, the National People's Congress of China is expected to vote on the bill that suggests banning "separatist, subversive and terrorist activities" along with...
Moscow in 2014 banned wholesale imports from the European Union of most types of fresh foods in response to EU sanctions over Russia's actions in Ukraine including the annexation of Crimea
Russia on Wednesday seized 40 tonnes of European cheeses smuggled into the country in breach of an embargo on EU food imports, the customs service said. The shipment included Dorblu blue cheese and Italian hard cheeses such as Grana Padano, the customs service said. This was in response to EU sanctions
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ nursing assistant who died with Covid-19
Sylvia Tideswell, 60, had worked on the elderly care wards at Royal Stoke University Hospital since 2003.
Facebook rolls out TikTok-like app called Collab that lets users create music by repurposing people's short video clips
The app, which is still in beta on iOS, works by allowing users to record three separate short-form videos of them playing various instruments like drums or guitar or singing vocals.
Xiaomi India teases the launch of Mi-branded laptops / notebooks
Xiaomi sells a number of products and one of them is laptops. Unfortunately, they are limited to China and the company has never made them available outside its home country. Thankfully, it is going to change soon as executives of Xiaomi India has begun to tease the launch of Mi laptops in the country. 𝐈𝐓'𝐒 …
How to watch HBO Max on PS4
HBO is the new streaming service that everyone is talking about. Here's how to get it on your PS4.
Cricket: Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year, says ICC
The International Cricket Council has told Reuters it is continuing its preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Australia in ...
10 Stocks Worth Your Time on Robinhood’s Top 100 List
Robinhood's top 100 list gives us a glimpse into millennial trading habits, but these ten Robinhood stocks should make your buy list.
NSAC approves UFC on ESPN 9 and UFC 250 for UFC APEX, approves new COVID-19 protocols
The UFC has a green light to resume business in its backyard.
Locusts swarm UP and Maharashtra; Govt steps up control operations, drones to be deployed soon
About 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now, the ministry said in a statement. It has been controlled in 47,308 hectare areas so far in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, it said.
Drop in traffic and revenue triggers change in credit rating for B.C. Ferries
A massive drop in traffic and revenue has triggered a credit rating agency to change its view of B.C. Ferries. DBRS Morningstar has changed B.C. Ferries’ trend to negative from stable, though it . . .
SANDF probe clears soldiers of killing Collins Khosa, saying he was only ‘pushed and clapped’
The police investigation into Khosa's death continues, and the soldiers implicated 'have been ordered not to report for duty' until the criminal probe has been concluded.
Hypocrisy gone viral? Officials set bad COVID-19 examples
Leaders from the US, France, Mexico bend safety rules they drafted during the pandemic
Covid-19: 17 additional deaths as figures show 90% of cases have recovered
The National Public Health Emergency Team has reported 17 more Covid-19 related deaths.
IndiGrid Q4 results: Net profit doubles to Rs 99.7 crore
Revenues for the quarter increased to Rs 328.4 crore from Rs 170.5 crore in Q4 FY2019.
A numbers-obsessed Trump is uncharacteristically silent on this bleak milestone
As the nation hits a bleak milestone this week — 100,000 Americans dead from COVID-19 — the president has been uncharacteristically silent. His public schedule contains no special commemoration, no...
Enel Expands Renewable Energy Platform In US & Chile
Enel began as a utility company in Italy, but it has expanded its presence into a total of 30 countries. Today, its Green Power subsidiary is one of the largest investors in renewable energy in the world and it is growing bigger all the time. This week, the company announced its Green Power North America
Texas Bar Says Patrons Wearing Masks Will Not Be Allowed Inside
It is possible you could see a ' No Mask, No Service' sign at a particular business. At this place, it's 'Mask On, No Service'.
Somebody appears to break wind during Joe Biden campaign stream
Joe Biden might need some Pepto-Bismol next time he goes on camera.
EU pledges 40 billion euros for 'just transition' from fossil fuels
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission has increased five-fold its proposed European Union fund to wean carbon-intensive regions off fossil fuels, with fresh cash from a new recovery fund to help Europe’s ailing economies rebound after the new coronavirus pandemic.
New Nvidia drivers prep your PC for Valorant and the next big Windows 10 update
The May 2020 update for Windows 10 is arriving soon and Nvidia is ready.
Cricket: Cummins backs IPL to replace a delayed World Cup
The Indian Premier League could fill the void left by the Twenty20 World Cup if it is delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, Aussie cricketer Pat ...
A (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates
Yale geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago—at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally ...
Stirling's former Tory MP joins cross-party calls for Dominic Cummings to resign
Stirling’s current and former MPs have called for the resignation of Boris Johnson’s most senior advisor.
Uttar Pradesh News: Two Migrants Found Dead on Mumbai-Varanasi Shramik Train
The incident was reported by the Government Railway Police at Manduadih railway station of Varanasi from Mumbai's Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 8:21 AM, North Eastern Railway spokesperson Ashok Kumar said.
Instagram to show ads on IGTV for the first time, share revenue with creators
Instagram launched its IGTV platform back in 2018 as its way of “re-envisioning mobile video” via longer-form content. Now for the first time, IGTV will gain ads and the company will share a cut of the revenue with creators. Additionally “Badges” arrive as a way for fans to donate to creators in Instagram Live videos. […]
Virus apps expose tension between privacy and need for data
As more governments turn to tracing apps in the fight against the coronavirus, a deep-rooted tension between the need for public health information and privacy rights has been thrust into the spotlight.
Virus could cost SA five years of potential output
Reserve Bank ready to step in with a ‘variety of additional tools’.
IMF Says Banks' Profitability Could Be Muted Through 2025
A new report says a host of headwinds will trouble financial institutions worldwide for years, though North American banks are expected to fare slightly better.
Delhi HC sets aside orders by MoC where it invoked bank guarantees of TSIL
The court has ordered that MoC shall provide TSIL the comments received from the concerned State Government(s) on the aspect whether the delay in achieving the milestones is attributable to TSIL
Here’s Why a Lawyer Thinks Russia’s Cryptocurrency Ban is Unconstitutional
Recently, we reported that Russia planned to criminalize the use of cryptocurrency, but one lawyer thinks it may be unconstitutional.
New Videos Of George Floyd Incident In Minneapolis Emerge & Raise More Questions
Several video clips emerged Tuesday night in relation to the deadly incident that happened in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday evening that resulted in one man dead and four police officers getting ...
Judge who told 'sex attack victim' to close her legs to avoid rape is fired
New Jersey Superior Court Judge John Russo was banned from overseeing any further hearings in a ruling issued Tuesday
EUR/PLN three-month forecasts trimmed to 4.80 from 5.00 – Rabobank
The Polish zloty has rallied sharply over the last sessions buoyed by investors’ confidence on a quick economic recovery, which has prompted the Rabob
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
Man arrested over deadly 2019 fire at Japan’s Kyoto Animation
TOKYO, May 27 — A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested today after spending 10 months in hospital for treatment. Police had issued an arrest warrant for Shinji Aoba at the time of the fire but had been...
John Abraham to produce Hindi remake of Malayalam hit 'Ayyappanum Koshiyum'
Actor-producer John Abraham's banner JA Entertainment has acquired the Hindi remake rights of Malayalam action thriller "Ayyappanum Koshiyum", the makers announced on Tuesday.
JPMorgan CEO: bank will again boost credit reserves in second quarter
JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday that he expects the bank to take another significant credit reserve build ...
McLaren Group remembers the tragic passing of its brilliant founder
Fifty years after Bruce McLaren's sudden and tragic death in a motoring accident, the company he started remembers its brilliant, fearless leader.
Chicago sees deadliest Memorial day in years
10 people shot dead and 32 severely injured
Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police
'I'm going to tell them there's an African-American man threatening my life,' she tells the black man while appearing to dial 911
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
The proposed new national security laws triggered the first big street unrest in Hong Kong in months on Sunday
Malka Leifer: Rape-accused ex-principal fit for extradition to Australia
An Israeli judge says the suspect accused of 74 sex charges is fit to face extradition to Australia.
Amtrak requests additional $1.5B in federal funding for coronavirus relief
May 26 (UPI) -- Passenger railroad service Amtrak on Tuesday asked Congress for an additional $1.5 billion in federal funds to help it maintain operations amid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Galaxy A31 coming June 4, Samsung teases features and specs
Riding on the success of Galaxy A30 and other A-series smartphones, Samsung is prepping for the Galaxy A31 release next month. Slated for an official release on June 4 in India, the phone is teased…
Here’s Why Bitcoin Could See a Bloodbath Decline to the $5,000 Region
Analysts are noting that Bitcoin's HTF outlook favors sellers, with one even noting that the crypto could soon be trading within the $5,000 region.
WATCH! Fortnite Winner Sekosoma Gets Caught Teaming! 14-Day Ban And Lost $15,000 As Penalty
Twitter footage of the "teaming" and the scoop behind the sham of Sekosoma's win. Fortnite's champion caught cheating throughout the tournament, Sekosoma no longer has the prize money.
DAP: Perikatan stopped caring about drunk driving after coming into power
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A score of DAP politicians have challenged the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration to take punitive action against those caught drunk driving, in light of the two related deaths recently. In a joint press statement, the group pointed out that former transport minister...
Guest workers add to rising number of corona cases in Uttar Pradesh, eastern states
Amidst the political 'tu-tu, mein-mein', the plight of the guest workers continues to trouble the conscience of the Indian nation.
Twitter Users Clamoring For Cancelation Of Activist Shaun King
Shaun King has garnered a reputation for himself in recent years as an activist in racial politics. He's received a lot of criticism for his
More peacekeeping operations, fewer troops in 2019: Report
The number of multilateral peace operations, both by the UN and others, rose by just one to 61, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Inadequacies, lapses: SC seeks answers from Centre and states on migrants
The judges said “adequate transport arrangement, food and shelters are immediately to be provided by the Centre and State Governments free of cost”.
Grassley: White House 'failed to address' if there was a 'good reason' for IG firings
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Tuesday that the White House "failed to address" if President Trump had a "good reason" to fire top watchdogs for the State Department and the intelligence community.
Few faces, more spaces as B.C. schools to reopen next week
Classroom instruction will be offered on a part-time, voluntary basis for the final month of the school year – the reopening is serving as a trial run to what is expected to be a full return to classrooms in September
Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd' – HRW and Johns Hopkins
President Nicolas Maduro's government reports 10 COVID-19 deaths out of 1,121 cases in a country of 30 million people
In morgues and shipping containers, Ecuadorians search for lost dead
GUAYAQUIL/QUITO, Ecuador (Reuters) - Dolores Centeno has scoured the morgues and cemeteries of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, for two months searching for her father’s body.
Spark chairman takes aim at govt intervention
Endless reviews, regulatory changes and government interventions into the energy space risk derailing Spark's track record of long-term stable returns, chairman Doug McTaggart told shareholders.
Children's Day: Publishing firm celebrates five young authors
All is set for Wednesday’s online launch of five children's books as part of activities to celebrate this year's Children's Day. The books, titled ....
Woman with walker awarded $55K after B.C. RCMP officer 'assaulted and battered' her
A B.C. woman who uses a walker for mobility has been awarded $55,000 in damages after a judge determined she was "falsely arrested, falsely imprisoned, assaulted and battered" by an RCMP officer in the province's north.
Supreme Court Denies Petition to Hear California Voting Rights Act Challenge
The Supreme Court refused to hear a constitutional challenge to the California Voting Rights Act over its requirement that some local governments hold district rather than at-large elections.
It’s increasingly clear our tough road ahead has no end in sight
There’s no indication of when businesses will be able to reopen again, and it may be that we are entering the Dark Twenties
Former EastEnders star Jack Ryder on his first ever children's book, Jack's Secret Summer, which was inspired by his own childhood
EX-EASTENDERS and Holby City actor Jack Ryder is getting ready to paint the nursery, change nappies and deal with sleepless nights as he prepares for the birth of his first child.
‘Call taxis ready to install fiber glass partition and ply’
The association said about 25,000 drivers have been struggling to make ends meet owing to the lockdown.
Sofia Kenin, Sloane Stephens to compete in World TeamTennis season which plans to have fans
If World TeamTennis gets its way, Grand Slam champions Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens could be among the first tennis players to compete in front of fans after the coronavirus pandemic prompted lockdowns
All educational institutions still prohibited to open: MHA
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday night denied the reports which claimed that MHA has permission to all the states to open the schools. “No such decision has been taken by the MHA. All educati
Walmart Goes Full-Throttle on Resale With ThredUp
As part of an ongoing mission for fashion dominance, Walmart enters resale.
1.51 lakh coronavirus cases in India: 6,387 new cases, 170 deaths in 24 hours
With over 6,300 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's case tally rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said 170 people died in the last 24 hours.
Relegation-fighting Bremen held to 0-0 draw by Gladbach
Football News: Werder Bremen drew 0-0 at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Tuesday, a result which moved the visitors into the top four but kept
visvim Crafts Supple Black Suede Shaman-Folk Christos
Embellished with frayed detailing throughout.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbors have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of…
'Fight for every job': University union on war footing
A day after Scott Morrison urged all sides to 'lay down their weapons', the university staff union have threatened widespread industrial action.
‘I have a lot of confidence in the long-term growth of the Indian car market’: Skoda Auto’s Zac Hollis
Skoda Auto India’s ‘India 2.0 project’ remains on track, investments won’t change, said Skoda Auto India’s Brand Director
Coronavirus outbreak at S.Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
SEOUL, May 27 — South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days today, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 40...
Car buyers falling victim to vehicle sales scams
Consumers who want to buy cars should make sure that they deal with a legitimate car dealership to avoid being victims of scams.
US Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary returns to work after recovering from COVID-19
After Miller tested positive for the coronavirus on May 8, the White House implemented a new policy that required West Wing staff to wear face masks.
Tesla = #1 In Brand Loyalty In Norway & #16 In Customer Satisfaction
By Johnna Crider & Zach Shahan A new study has found that Tesla has the highest brand loyalty in Norway. Additionally, the Norwegian news site Dagens Naeringsliv shared that despite Tesla falling a bit in Norwegian customers' eyes in early 2019 in terms of overall customer satisfaction (a different category from brand loyalty), the company is now
Concept of Transferrable College Credits
Education News: Isha is a bright student in first year B.Sc. at the Dehradun University. Her father is in a bank and gets transferred to Mumbai. Isha wants to reloca
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread
With 6,387 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337
With 6,387 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus infections in India crossed the 1.5 lakh-mark on Wednesday.India's tollay tally now stands at 1,51,767. This number includes the 4,337 people who have lost their lives and 64,425 people who have been treated and discharged.
OnePlus hints at launching new ‘affordable’ smartphone in India soon
OnePlus is preparing to launch a new, low-cost phone in India, its biggest market.
Warning over 'aggressive' cannibal rats struggling to find food in the US during pandemic
With people stuck at home, there's less rubbish left in the streets for rats to feed off.
Covid-19: China’s industrial firms profits fall in April but at slower pace
Profits at China’s industrial firms in April fell 4.3% year-on-year to 478.1 billion yuan ($67 billion), after plunging 34.9% in March, the statistics bureau said on Wednesday.
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak
BEIJING — A Chinese survey team on Wednesday became the first and perhaps only group to climb Mt. Everest this year, part of a project to remeasure the exact height of the world’s tallest mountain.
US accuses Russia of sending jets to Libya to back mercenaries
Russia recently sent fighter jets to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for strongman Khalifa Haftar in the long-running conflict.
More than a quarter of Democrats plan remote voting this week
Dozens of House Democrats have signaled they will vote remotely this week under a historic change that will, for the first time, allow proxy voting to pass legislation.
Elvis Presley's used, sparkly, 'sexually potent' jockstrap on sale for nearly $60,000
The collector says the "Elvis magic" will "work wonders" for the wearer.
Irish Man Charged With Wildlife Trafficking Extradited to Texas
Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that an Irish man accused of trafficking endangered black rhinoceros horns from Texas to New York City was extradited to the Lone Star State.
Reopening optimism fuels stock market surge
Stocks soared Tuesday as enthusiasm builds about the reopening of the country and the development of a coronavirus vaccine.
Bullying is common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides, YSPH study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that death records of LGBTQ youth who died by suicide were substantially more likely to mention bullying as a factor than their non-LGBTQ peers.
Are you really sure? Spokesman Roque says school enrollment to start in June
Will the Philippine government make up its mind, please After President Rodrigo Duterte said that he doesn't want children to return to school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, here comes another member of his team contradicting what he said...
Watch: Thomas Muller’s charming post-match interview after Bayern’s win over Dortmund in Bundesliga
The German forward is known in his own country as an interviewee with a sense of humour.
Banks move to avert fresh arrears crisis
The initiative is aimed at avoiding a cliff-edge effect at the end of September
New technique offers higher resolution molecular imaging and analysis
The new approach from Northwestern Engineering could help researchers understand more complicated biomolecular interactions and characterize cells and diseases at the single-molecule level.
Save On ends pandemic pay
The union representing workers at Save-On-Foods is asking the chain to extend the pandemic premium for employees.
'Woefully lacking': Mother forced to travel to regional NSW for child's mental health treatment
A Canberra mother says she had to travel to regional NSW to get treatment for her child.
Coronavirus Outbreak: 1.51 lakh COVID-19 cases in India, over 4,300 deaths; recovery rate 42.45%
As many as 6,387 new COVID-19 cases and 170 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours
Manchester United fans tell club how to solve Odion Ighalo problem
Odion Ighalo is set to leave Man Utd at the end of the week following the expiration of his loan deal at Old Trafford.
Think Tanks Need To Take COVID-19 As An Opportunity To Evolve
A need exists for challenging the status quo and integrating socially distant interaction more deeply into their work culture.
Hearts’ reconstruction proposal ‘set to be rejected’ by Championship clubs
HEARTS’ reconstruction proposal is set to be kicked out by Championship clubs, according to reports. SunSport Online yesterday exclusively revealed the plan being put forward to Scotland̵…
Claire Foy and Matt Smith to perform socially-distanced play in empty theatre
They will reprise their roles in Lungs for an audience watching at home.
Police rescue abducted siblings in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint...
Nigerian man narrates how lady slept at his place and had asthma attack at 12am
A man called Ajibade Adedapo shared story of lady who came to sleep over at his place and had an asthma attack at 12am. He said she still wanted to get intimate
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.
China's Xi urges preparedness for military combat amid coronavirus epidemic
Xi was attending a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People’s Liberation Army
Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field — Snapchat
Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters -- forcing presidential candidates to turn to Snapchat instead.
Godolphin to unleash star power as British racing season looks to resume
Trainers Saeed Bin Surour, Charlie Appleby eye Guineas festival at Newmarket next weekend
Hong Kong Police Arrest 16 Demonstrators Ahead of Anthem Bill Debate - Reports
BEIJING (Sputnik) - According to the South China Morning Post, the group was arrested ahead of planned demonstrations against the new bill that would criminalize...
Ukraine in UN urges Russia to give up "logic of war" in Donbas
Ukraine has also recalled Russia must implement its obligations under the Minsk Agreements.
Tecra Muigai: Court to rule on suspect’s bond
Court will fix bond terms on Wednesday at 2.30pm.
Donald Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in US election
US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and "completely stifling" free speech, after the social media network placed a fact-checking warning on one of
Renault, Nissan, And Mitsubishi Detail Alliance Business Changes
The part that caught our attention the most is the so-called principles of the leader-follower scheme for vehicles.
McIlroy hopes Ryder Cup will be moved to 2021
LONDON -- Rory McIlroy believes the Ryder Cup will be moved back to 2021 under pressure from players to not lose the unique atmosphere of the biennial event behind closed doors.
Segun Oni is not welcomed in PDP, says Fayose
Ekiti state former governor, Ayodele Fayose, has stated that former governor of the state, Segun Oni, is not welcome to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ekiti
Lisa Kudrow explains her random 'Friends' wrap party gift from Matthew Perry
It's always cookie time.
Trump urges GOP to vote 'NO' on FISA bill, citing Russia probe concerns
President Trump on Tuesday night warned that Republicans should vote against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the controversial measure that sets up a separate legal avenue for the U.S. government to get permission to spy on individuals who might be agents of a foreign power in the United States.
Africa: Building resilient economies through regional integration
The second Africa Regional Integration Index (ARII 2019) launched by the ECA, AfDB and the AUC, calls for African economies to deepen their integration.
Friends rally over troubled Greg Mortimer icebreaker
The ship named after the popular 67-year-old mountaineer has become one of the most written about ships in the world – for all the wrong reasons.
COVID-19: New cases drop to 15 today, new record low during MCO
After recording a staggering 187 new cases yesterday, the number of new COVID-19 cases have dropped to 15 today. This is the lowest daily figure in Malaysia since the movement control order was imposed on 18th March 2020. The total number of confirmed cases in Malaysia is now 7,619.
Gov’t to assist family of OFW in UAE who died of COVID-19
CABANATUAN CITY – A Novo Ecijano overseas worker in the United Arab Emirates who died on May 11 after contracting COVID-19 will be given assistance by the provincial government through its Malasakit OFW Help Desk, it was learned here Wednesday.
Verstappen and Norris at the start of the virtual 24 hours of Le Mans
For the time being, real racing has come to a standstill, so we have to make do with the classics in the virtual racing world. One advantage is that we can see Max Verstappen in action during the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Samsung to provide nearly 80% of iPhone 12 OLED displays: Report
Apple is expected to launch four new iPhones under the iPhone 12 series in September or October which would include two premium variants
UK's Johnson suffers sharp poll fall after Cummings scandal
It adds to a sense of growing revolt over the government's handling of Dominic Cummings, with nearly 40 Tory MPs demanding he lose his job
Youth Online Businesses Face Closure as Govt Demands Fees
Deejays and those with online shops selling various goods including clothes, shoes and food items are affected by the pronouncements from...
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive.
Arsenal told “fantastic” youngster is ready to shine for the first-team
Arsenal have been told that William Saliba is ready to make an impact in their first-team when he links up with the club next season. The talented 19-year-old has shone in his short career so far, looking like one of the best defensive prospects in the game and already showing himself to be a real […]
Woman who left carer in tears at B&M is ICU nurse and 'would do it again'
Marina Kendrick, 53, told friends that she had been enforcing the ‘nursing code’ and could not believe the backlash against her.
Home collection offers salve as Covid poses testing times for diagnostics companies
It’s testing times for the Indian diagnostic industry, which has witnessed a 80 per cent fall in patient visits and revenue. The operating loss in the short term, is pegged at ₹600- 2,200 crore this q
I want to be a security guard … what will my salary be?
The industry can be divided into two categories: those who need security and those who want it. Those who need it typically pay $15 per hour, while those who who want it pay between $17 - $23
Protests over death of black man in Minneapolis
Police in Minneapolis fired tear gas and bean bag rounds at crowds protesting the death of a black man who was held by officers on the ground while being handcuffed.
China’s increasing belligerence in South China Sea threatens international peace and regional stability
The unilateral action by China to ban fishing in SCS and threat fisherman is bullying tactic, according to experts. The threat by China to its neighbours must be met through solidarity and unity among Chinas neighbours and members of the international community.
Boris Johnson's sister Rachel says Dominic Cummings should apologise and admit he 'messed up' and made 'bad decisions' over his lockdown trip to Durham
Rachel Johnson has said Brits are 'unutterably furious' over Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham in March and his subsequent drive to Barnard Castle to test his eyesight in April with his family in the car.
Agrochemical stocks rally; Bayer Crop hits new high, Dhanuka Agri soars 17%
UPL, Rallis India and Sumitomo Chemical India were up 5 per cent each on the BSE.
Rhys Jones' killer pictured for first time since jailed after 'chatting up woman online'
Sean Mercer, who shot 11-year-old Rhys in a Liverpool playground in 2007, was 'openly using a phone to have a relationship with a woman on the outside' for eight months, it is alleged
Durham Police's Dominic Cummings probe is being treated as a 'critical incident' and being overseen by its most senior officers in bid to prevent reputational damage to the force
Durham Police has said that it is investigating Dominic Cummings' trip to the county during lockdown at the 'highest levels'.
LFC want Timo Werner, but won’t pay £48M & plan to haggle price down – Bild
Liverpool do want to sign Timo Werner before the start of next season, whenever that is, but are not willing to simply trigger the £48m release-clause in order to make it happen. This is according …
Premier League set for 'TV bonanza' when season resumes
T he Premier League is hopeful of resuming the season in June and there could be plenty of matches available to watch on TV.
Israeli president calls Australian PM after teacher's ruling
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he spoke Wednesday with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, following an Israeli court ruling that a former teacher accused of sexually abusing her students in Australia was fit to stand trial and be extradited. Rivlin noted that the matter was central to his
Covid-19: Wike cancels lockdown in Rivers, imposes statewide curfew
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has cancelled his earlier decision to resume lockdown of some parts of the state, imposing a statewide curfew instead.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX scrubbed plans to launch the first American astronauts into orbit from U.S.
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Pictures show new mobile Weston-super-Mare coronavirus testing centre empty on its second day
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Zambian health minister tests positive for Covid-19
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Spanish football federation allowing La Liga to play every day - for now
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has won a legal judgement, handing it control over scheduling when the league resumes.
SpaceX’s launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday due to poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff
SpaceX was set to launch astronauts for the first time on Wednesday, thereby restoring NASA’s human spaceflight program. But then storm clouds rolled in.
Maniac driver who killed Scots gran, 70, hopes jail term gives family justice for their loss
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Kindiki turns down new appointment
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Weather scrubs SpaceX commercial crew launch
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Due to its preparedness, China is being seen as a country that has moved into action faster than it used to earlier, investing more into healthcare and human resources to overcome the shortage of doctors, and arming itself with a better health surveillance system
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Police: Fort Leavenworth soldier stops active shooter on bridge
Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens says an active-duty solider at Fort Leavenworth helped stop an active shooter Wednesday on the Centennial Bridge over the Missouri River.
The Moto G Power is 25% the price of $1,000 smartphones, and it does 95% of the things you want
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Motorcycling: Miller to ride for official Ducati MotoGP team in 2021
Australian Jack Miller will step up to Ducati's main MotoGP team next season with an option on 2022, the Italian manufacturer said on Wednesday.
A plastic surgeon who has reopened his clinic says he will perform any operation — except lip fillers
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Everyone’s Making Fun Of The Redskins’ Latest Tweet
Football fans all around the world are mocking the Washington Redskins for a questionable tweet on Wednesday.
Old Fogies kick it for needy
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SpaceX's launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday because of poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff
Stormy weather can endanger the Crew Dragon spacecraft and the astronauts on board. Forecasts previously showed a 50% chance of unsafe conditions.
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6 ways to watch SpaceX’s historic first rocket launch of NASA astronauts live online
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Emmerdale star lifts lid on Belle's 'sickening' affair backlash from the Dingles
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Prime Minister visits family of soldier who was killed in a block-throwing attack two weeks ago.
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Woman goes to hospital, billed thousands for services supposed to be free
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Moderna rally loses steam over COVID-19 vaccine worries
(Reuters) - Shares of biotechs racing to make coronavirus vaccines, including Moderna Inc (MRNA.O), fell about 10% on Wednesday, as investor concerns grew about the prospects of the experimental products that are still in early stages of development.
Two die after waiting in vain for ambulances to arrive
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Naked coercion, as India was experiencing, is an expensive affair for the rulers. Even for them it is a painful and nerve-shaking ordeal, and they know well that ultimately it weakens their foundations. It exposes continually the real character of their rule, both to the people coerced and the world at large.
Friends star Maggie Wheeler reflects on sitcom's lack of diversity
She doesn't know if it could have been filmed any other way.
A car-rental company previously owned by Hertz just filed for bankruptcy for the third time since 2008
A former subsidiary of Hertz just went bankrupt, claiming more than $500 million in debt.
Suspect in Tecra Muigai's death freed on bond
Omar Lali was freed on Sh 300,000 bond and two sureties.
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’
The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.
COVID-19: New app launched to help monitor and report migrant workers’ health status
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Federal lawsuits against East Texas ‘sanctuary cities for unborn’ dropped by ACLU
A lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of two reproductive rights groups against seven East Texas cities has been dropped after changes were made to local ordinances.
Windows 10 May 2020 Update Is Officially Out – How to Skip the Line & Manually Install v2004
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Canadian Armed Forces say seniors homes continue to struggle with reducing COVID-19 in Quebec
The military's report into its mission inside Quebec's long-term care homes reveals many facilities in the network continue to struggle to bring down the number of COVID-19
Liverpool's transfer stance after Kylian Mbappe sends message to Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool had been linked to superstar names including Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe and RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner prior to the coronavirus pandemic
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Poland striker Krzysztof Piatek scored a penalty with eight minutes remaining to maintain Hertha’s fine form since the Bundesliga’s return.
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Tlaib Opponent Brenda Jones Collected Campaign Contributions From Quicken Loans Executives as Public Subsidies Flowed
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HP Earnings: HPQ Stock Falls 4% on Weak Q3 Guidance
HP (HPQ) earnings for the tech company's fiscal second quarter of 2020 have HPQ stock falling after-hours Wednesday despite an EPS beat.
Seattle officials feud over the future of tent encampments during coronavirus pandemic
A bill proposed by Councilmember Tammy Morales attempts to codify city policy around encampments during the pandemic and narrow the circumstances under which encampments can be removed.
New EastEnders trailer teases Ben's big episode, gun horror & affair reveal
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Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe
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Pochettino rates Firmino as Liverpool’s best player and better than any from United, Chelsea or Arsenal
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After surviving COVID-19, grandmother, 71, killed while protecting granddaughter from attack
Sheila Lucas was fatally shot and killed Saturday night in Southeast Washington while trying to protect her granddaughter during an attack.
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Girl With The Dragon Tattoo being given a TV series reboot
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Raashi Khanna Replaces Anushka Shetty In Aruva As The Latter Rejects The Suriya-Starrer
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Ola Electric acquires Etergo; will launch scooter in 2021
Ola Electric has acquired Amsterdam-based EV startup Etergo, and will launch an electric scooter in India next year.
Triumph Tiger 900 online bookings commence in India, launch in June 2020
Rally Pro will be the first to be launched in India, followed by GT and Rally variants
AUD/USD: Potentially higher with resistance at 0.6659 – OCBC
The broad USD took a serious hit, as investors continue to impute positivity on the back equities and shake off any negative developments in the Sino/
Integral to Provide Workflow Automation to Velocity Trade
Integral announced that it has been selected by Jefferies’ TrueFX trading network, Velocity Trade, to update its workflow automation and trading technology.
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According to a global survey from AppDynamics, most IT professionals are concerned about the long-term impact of their current digital transformation initiatives.
Delhi records hottest May day since 2002, Churu sizzles at 50 degrees Celsius; Heavy rain alert for Assam, Meghalaya
Delhi recorded its hottest day in 18 years as the mercury touched 46 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Most parts of north India are reeling under sweltering heatwave.
Four police officers fired following death of unarmed black man who had neck knelt on during arrest
Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired after video showed one of them kneeling on the neck of a black man who later died. Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey confirmed the termination of the four
Holcim restarts Luzon, Davao operations
Leading cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. has restarted manufacturing and logistics operations with stronger health and safety controls in all its sites nationwide after pausing cement production in compliance with government quarantine measures against coronavirus disease 2019.
Sasol says fuel stations not up for sale
Central Energy Fund denounces reports of it wanting to buy Sasol’s stations.
Some employees miss working in air-conditioned spaces as central Canada sizzles
As central Canada prepares for another day of stifling heat, some employees working from home because of COVID-19 are missing their air-conditioned workspaces.
'Reboot, reform' of agriculture pushed
During the launch of the "Plant, Plant, Plant" program in line with the celebration of the farmers and fisherfolk's month at the Department of Agriculture central compound in Quezon City, Dar said the agriculture sector should be more responsive especially with the pressing issues faced by the country.
The close: Markets rise with economic hopes; RBC reclaims top spot as Canada’s most valued stock
Strength in the financial sector offset losses in the materials sector
KVSU assists students for online education
The introduction of online education system since COVID-19 lockdown has not been readily appreciated by all as many families do not have access to TV, phone or radio.
Amazon In Advanced Talks To Buy Self-Driving-Car Tech Company Zoox
Amazon is in advanced talks to buy Zoox in a move that would expand the e-commerce giant's reach in autonomous-vehicle technology. The Wall Street Journal reports: The companies are discussing a deal that would value Zoox at less than the $3.2 billion it achieved in a funding round in 2018, accordi...
Woot is blowing out these essential Anker charging and audio accessories while supplies last
Well-reviewed Anker accessories are on sale at Woot today including must-haves like chargers, cables, Bluetooth speakers, wireless headphones, and much more. Grab 'em before it all sells out.
Some employees miss working in air-conditioned spaces as central Canada sizzles
Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries lives in one of several apartments in a converted house in Brantford, Ont., that doesn't have central air conditioning.
CMCO: 38 detained for gathering to take photos at Taman Semabok Perdana
MELAKA, May 26 — A total of 38 individuals were arrested for gathering to take photograph of the lotus flower scenery at the catchment area in Taman Semabok Perdana today.
Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law
In the Central business district, police shot pepper balls at protesters and searched several people.
No problem getting ball to swing in England without saliva – Dukes owner
Australia seamer Mitchell Starc warned against the proposed new cricket regulations.
Xi Jinping says China strengthening armed forces amid tensions with US over coronavirus
Beijing says it will improve its preparedness for military combat. In the background: heightened U.S. tensions.
Cancer Council throws shade at North Sydney's $58 million pool revamp
North Sydney Council scrapped plans for a sun-shade over the new children's pool at its famous swimming complex. The Cancer Council says it should be put back.
A gateway to transport and energy research: The Innovation and Networks Executive Agency
D Beckers, Director, Innovation and Networks Executive Agency, charts the important work of the organisation in supporting transport and energy research
“White Harlots Eager for Sex”: Islam’s Medieval Fantasies Plague Europe
Speaking under the pseudonym of “Ella,” a British woman recently revealed that her Muslim rapists called her “a white c*nt, a white wh*re, and a white b*tch,”
'Overall stable and controllable': Amid continuing standoff, China on situation at India border
China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is 'overall stable and controllable,' and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the issues through a dialogue and consultation.
Odion Ighalo agent breaks silence on Manchester United talks
Ighalo is on loan at United from Shanghai Shenhua but the deal is due to expire in the coming days.
3-month-old baby Olive born in ‘coronavirus period’ shows ANGRY FACE
A 3-month-old baby, Olive, has become a viral sensation expressing an angry face while taking passport photos. The Infant’s mum, Alice Tranfield stated that Olive as a UK and Australian citizen requires two passports so since
Google to begin reopening offices in July
The technology giant has said new health and safety measures will be in place to support social distancing.
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.
$400-M ADB loan to fund PH capital market dev’t
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $400-million policy-based loan to support the government’s efforts to strengthen domestic capital markets and reach its development goals of high, sustained economic growth, and poverty reduction.
British minister says 'move on' from rage over PM adviser Cummings' road trip
LONDON — A British minister said on Wednesday that it was time to “move on” after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s senior adviser provoked outrage and widespread scorn by making a 400 km (250 mile) road trip during the coronavirus lockdown.
Ram Gopal Verma Releases Trailer of His First Film Shot in Lockdown Titled 'Coronavirus'
Coronavirus trailer: Ram Gopal Verma has dropped a trailer of his upcoming Telugu film on COVID-19 shot during the lockdown.
EXCLUSIVE! Content is like cuisine for me, helps in having perspective: 'What Are The Odds' actor Karanvir Malhotra
In an exclusive interview with DNA, 'What Are The Odds?' actor Karanvir Malhotra spoke about his journey of becoming an actor, how OTT is breaking barriers and more.
CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity: chairman
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s top electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is exploring new battery-related services and will expand manufacturing capacity in the next two years, its chairman told Reuters.
Energy group urging people to help environment after Covid-19 crisis
An energy group from Montgomery has urged people to consider life after coronavirus, and its impacts on the environment.
Covid-19: Malaysia has sufficient supply of food and necessities, says minister
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Greg Chappell lacked man-management skills, John Wright let Sourav Ganguly lead from the front: Mohammad Kaif
Cricket News: Former Australian cricketer Greg Chapell's stint as coach of the Indian men's senior cricket team from 2005 to 2007 was a phase that was fraught with
Obaseki constructs roads in Ekosodin after years of neglect, as projects excite residents
Residents in Ekosodin community, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, have applauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki
Parents with childcare issues should 'do as Dominic Cummings did', says Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick as he shrugs off party's poll plunge telling 40 Tory MPs calling for aide to be sacked to 'move on'
In a tetchy round of interviews, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said people were entitled to exercise 'personal judgement' over the tough lockdown rules.
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19
The symptoms of MIS-C are similar to toxic shock and Kawasaki disease
Ram Temple trust chief offers prayers at shrine after 28 years
Ram temple trust chairman Mahant Nritya Gopal Das has offered prayers at the Ram Lalla shrine here on what is said to be his first visit to the makeshift temple in nearly three decades.
GTA 5 Sea Race: All You Need to Know
GTA 5 offers many activities for the player to take part in, one such activity is Sea Racing.
Mbappe praises Klopp amid Liverpool transfer interest
Paris St. Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has lavished praise on Premier League giants Liverpool and their manager Jurgen Klopp amid rumours that he wants a move away from Parc des Princes.
Amid Covid-19 challenges for raising capital, gold M&As were a feature of Q1 2020
The mining deals decline was partially offset by a 26.4% increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&As), especially involving gold.
2020 budget: NASS suspends holiday to consider revised appropriation bill
The National Assembly, the legislative arm of the country, has put its holiday on hold in order to reconvene and consider the 2020 revised budget on Thursday.
World TeamTennis: Up to 500 Fans Will be Permitted to Attend Matches
WTT will host three matches per day at the resort which boasts of a capacity of hosting 2,500 spectators at its outdoor stadium.
States' fiscal deficit could hit 4.5% of gross state domestic product: India Ratings
The upward revision was based on the fact that states were already facing lower-than budgeted share in central taxes and subdued own revenue growth, when the lockdown was imposed from March 25. States are likely to see further declines in these receipts in FY21 with the fallout of Covid-19, the report said.
Gold prices hit 2-week low on reopening optimism
US gold futures were down 0.5 per cent to $1,697.60.
E-pass not required for travellers moving in/out of Mumbai airport
Following the Maharashtra government's decision to resume operation of domestic flights in the state, the Mumbai police has decided to allow passenger/s moving to and from the Mumbai airport to travel without an e-pass.
Michael O'Leary hits out at Government's 'ineffective' quarantine regime
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Amazon and other stay-at-home stocks are starting to stall. They may hold the key to the market, strategist says.
While value and small caps are starting to recover, the stay-at-home stocks are starting to lose steam. One strategist is concerned.
Samsung Money is a debit card tied to Samsung Pay
Samsung has introduced a debit card, Money, that's tightly linked to Samsung Pay.
Rare penny struck in Northern Ireland breaks auction records
The 17th century coin from Carrickfergus sold for £6,200.
Jeffrey Epstein threatened to CURSE pregnant journalist’s unborn baby and warned ‘I know every doctor in New York’
A JOURNALIST claims that Jeffrey Epstein told her he would curse her unborn children and knew every doctor in New York after she pushed to print an article on the sexual abuse he carried out. Forme…
Noida Man Rapes Teen For A Year, Friend Recorded Act For Blackmail: Police
A man was arrested in Noida on Wednesday for allegedly raping a teenager for a year and then circulating the videos on WhatsApp that were recorded by his friend, who too has been caught, police said.
Saints' Noah Spence suffers torn ACL working out away from team: reports
New Orleans Saints defensive end Noah Spence’s season is reportedly over before it even got started.
Twin lows brewing over Arabian Sea
Eight southern and central districts can expect isolated heavy rainfall today
All 8 ‘Harry Potter’ movies are available to stream exclusively on HBO Max, but can still air on NBCUniversal TV networks
All eight “Harry Potter” movies are available to stream on WarnerMedia’s Netflix competitor, HBO Max, which launched on Wednesday.
Back to the Future: Acura TLX Ditches the MacPhersons
The new sedan will also break from its predecessor by reaching further into the past, returning to a suspension type that made past Acuras top performers in their class.
Six people killed in shooting in Saudi Arabia's Asir province
The deceased are in their 30s and 40s. The wounded were taken to the nearest hospital.
India to start Australia Test series at Brisbane on December 3, no quarantine hub: Australian media
Cricket News: Cricket Australia has locked in four venues for the financially crucial Test series against India and the first match is tentatively set for a Dec 3 s
Alastair Campbell breaks social distancing rules for selfie with 'Speedo Mick'
The former Labour spin doctor held his 'hands up' and said he apologised unreservedly for breaching the two metre rule.
Tiafoe wants to draw more black kids to tennis
American Frances Tiafoe has already changed the lives of his immigrant parents thanks to his tennis career and the 2019 Australian Open ...
Stunned Glasgow Morrison's shopper pictures man dressed as Predator in next level PPE gear
He caused a stir as he was pictured in the car park
English Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training
Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as "Project Restart" took a huge step forwards.
Fiver flutter earns €7,505 Lotto in for lucky Louth punter - Talk of the Town
One household in Co Louth is celebrating this week after a €5 flutter landed a tasty four-figure sum from just three lucky Lotto numbers. The anonymous customer placed a €5 treble via their BoyleSports online account on Tuesday and was left hoping for the trio of numbers to come out in the main EuroMillions draw...Read More→
Skullcandy packs Tile's location tech into its latest wireless earbuds
Skullcandy's wireless earbuds are the first to include Tile's finding tech.
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies over alleged election interference
Trump’s warning represented an escalation of his previous rhetoric targeting the tech giants over purported bias against conservative expression.
Tiger that had killed shepherd near Hunsur trapped
Big cat injured due to territorial fight; to be shifted to Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park Mysore/Mysuru: The tiger that had mauled a shepherd to death near Hunsur on Monday was trapped inside a cage late last night. A few remains of 65-year-old Jagadeesh was found near D. Haadi of Neralakuppe by the Forest Department officials...
Big Hit Entertainment prepares to go public this year
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Column: Ch. 7's Syracuse connection remains strong; Hollywood's Buffalo connection takes a hit
Leftovers after the long holiday weekend: This is the time of year that WKBW-TV (Channel 7) usually announces what recent Syracuse Univer...
Former Hearts and Ayr United playmaker returns for another spell at Troon
Ryan Stevenson rejoins Seasiders after a short stint at Stranraer.
Ford pilots new heated sanitation software that can help neutralize the coronavirus in police vehicles
Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles can now employ a heated sanitation software to help disinfect and neutralize the coronavirus.
Japan approves fresh $1.1 trn stimulus to combat Covid-19 economic fallout
The latest package includes 33 trillion yen in direct spending, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.
Three European air forces approve performance benchmarks for next-gen fighter jet
The criteria will be used to whittle down the number of design options as the Future Combat Air System program proceeds through the next stages of development.
Antibody drug tech firm AbCellera raises $105 million as it works on COVID-19
(Reuters) - Canadian drug discovery technology company AbCellera, which analyzes and identifies antibodies for pharmaceutical companies working on a coronavirus treatment and other medicines, said on Wednesday it had raised $105 million in funds.
29 of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
Minister of Environment Jonathan Wilkinson says 29 of the 48 national parks will open for day use, and there will be access to washrooms.
SL Green: Buy Manhattan's Largest Office Landlord At A Steep Discount
SL Green Realty is the largest office landlord in Manhattan and managed by a crew who has worked together through several previous crises. A 9% yield looks to b
Ex-NY subway boss named to head London transit system
LONDON — Former New York subway boss Andy Byford has been named London’s new transit commissioner, overseeing Transport for London’s vast network of Tubes, trams, trains and buses.
World War Z Swarm engine runs “amazingly” on next-gen hardware
The impressive World War Z Swarm engine that brought huge crowds of undead zombies to the cooperative shooter is apparently running well on next-gen.
A Cheeky Nando's is Back on the Menu
One of the UK's fast food staples is opening up its doors in a handful of locations, so you can once again confuse the Americans with suggesting a socially distanced cheeky Nando's. It doesn't take much.
Greater Than has launched a cloud-based loyalty program
Greater Than's new loyalty product will help insurers boost customer experience by increasing engagement and offering greater personalization.
India's GDP growth may rebound to 5 pc in FY22, says Duvvuri Subbarao
Indian economy may expand by around 5% in the next financial year,ex-RBI guv Duvvuri Subbarao said.
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Digital Transformation of healthcare is helping patients in need of on-demand healthcare with Big Data and ePharmacy. Watch the latest trends
The Billionaire Governor Who’s Been Sued Dozens of Times for Millions in Unpaid Bills
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Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic
Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.
Released Taliban Prisoners Say the War Should End
Some released Taliban prisoners claimed they would choose peace and stability "at least for now," as 328 of them were released from the Pul-e-Charkhi prison on Tuesday.
Roche, Novartis highlight intensifying rivalry in eye disease, MS
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmakers Roche and Novartis underscored how their portfolios are increasingly clashing on the commercial battlefield, announcing on Wednesday new data on drugs aimed at capturing market share from each other.
Nvidia's 446.14 WHQL driver is Game Ready for Valorant but no WDDM 2.7 support yet
Valorant is set to release out of its beta on June 2, and in anticipation, Nvidia today has released its 446.14 WHQL-certified driver. There are optimizations for Minecraft Dungeons and more as well.
Ransomware's big jump: ransoms grew 14 times in one year
Ransomware has become one of the most insidious threats in the past couple of years, with actors scaling up their operations to the point that the average ransom demand increased more than 10 times in one year.
Tecra Muigai’s Lover Omar Lali Released On Sh300,000 Bond
A Lamu court has released suspect in Tecra Muigai's death, Omar Lali.Lali, 50, was set free on a Sh300,000 bond after spending 21 days behind bars.On Tuesday, Lamu Principal Magistrate Allan T
Rebel groups kill at least 40 in attacks in eastern Congo
BENI, Congo — Rebels have killed at least 40 people in several attacks in Congo’s eastern Irumu territory, a local civil rights group says.
Trump again tweets about Scarborough conspiracy, despite heavy criticism
President Trump on Wednesday yet again raised a conspiracy theory about the death of an aide to former Rep.
Terengganu food poisoning victims climb to 99
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 27 — The Terengganu State Health Department (JKNT) has recorded an additional 25 new victims of food poisoning as of noon today. Terengganu Health director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said this took the total number of food poisoning victims — believed to have been caused by eating...
BCCI not considering change in Ranji Trophy format, reveals Saba Karim
BCCI GM Cricket Operations Saba Karim has revealed that the board haven’t considered any change, as the speculations suggested, to the Ranji Trophy format. Reports had earlier suggested that the BCCI had been mulling a change in the number of matches played throughout the season.
It looks like Amy Cooper, the white woman in the viral Central Park video, is a liberal. That's important
On Monday around 8am, a white woman named Amy Cooper was walking her dog unleashed in a protected area of New York City’s Central Park, a wooded space called The Ramble.
The top 7 best HBO Max shows
Here are the top 7 best HBO Max shows that you can stream right now on the new Warner Bros. premium streaming video service.
Washington state aims to regulate water temperature at federal dams, wading into controversy
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Covid-19: India is relying on flimsy evidence to expand use of HCQ despite concerns about dangers
Not a single study has shown any evidence of the anti-malarial drug working for prophylaxis.
Microsoft’s new Android and iOS Family App makes it easier to keep kids safe on Xbox
Microsoft has launched a new streamlined Xbox Family Settings app on Android and iOS that aims to make it easier for parents to keep their kids safe on Xbox Live and have more control over their gaming habits.
UK Parliament is concerned about potential effects of the pandemic on the UK's cash infrastructure
Members of Parliament in the UK are concerned that plummeting ATM usage due to the pandemic may put its cash infrastructure in danger of collapse.
Factbox: Key climate spending in EU's 'green recovery' plan
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission unveiled a 750 billion euro ($826.3 billion) package on Wednesday which it says will put fighting climate change at the heart of the bloc’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
IN PHOTOS: Makati police raid illegal COVID-19 clinic, arrest 2 fake doctors
Cops say there were 4 patients in the illicit infirmary
Muslim father in Uganda burns daughter for reportedly converting to Christianity: watchdog group
A 24-year-old woman in Uganda, unable to travel due to coronavirus restrictions, was burned by her Muslim father for purportedly converting to Christianity, according to a persecution watchdog group.
Exeter City players and staff undergo testing for coronavirus
First step taken towards Grecians' League Two play-off matches
UK announces 412 more Covid-19 deaths - taking official number of victims 37,460 as NHS figures show nearly a THIRD of hospital trusts in England have reported no new fatalities in the last 48 hours
Department of Health figures show the daily number of fatalities is 13.5 per cent higher than the figure announced last Wednesday (363) - and is three times higher than yesterday's (134).
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.
Hong Kong Protests
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city. Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the meeting and warned protesters
LG to launch 48-inch OLED TV in June | ZDNet
It is the company's smallest OLED TV to date.
Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world
Some experts have said Sweden's risky strategy will eventually yield positive results, while others have highlighted serious pitfalls.
WHO to find results of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine's safety findings by mid-June
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already warned against the usage of the pill outside of a hospital setting, just seven days after it approved an emergency use authorisation for the drug.
Markets will clear the froth, warn value investing apostles
The closely watched GMO fund is starting to short global equities in the belief that the latest price surge is treacherous.
Locust Alert In UP After Swarms Move Through Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
At least 10 Uttar Pradesh districts were on alert Tuesday after swarms of locusts were spotted in Mahoba and Jhansi districts, moving into the state after attacking crops in neighbouring Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, officials said.
Covid-19 package — World and India
Thomas Carlyle called economics “a dismal science”. Multiple opinion production by dismal economic scientists continued into the 21st century.
Trump is right to take jabs at Jeff Sessions: Goodwin
President Trump is a man of many feuds, some of them so petty, they defy defense. But in one of the biggest, he’s standing on the high ground. Trump and Jeff Sessions, his first attorney general,
NBA union boss: Players want return but need certainty
Roberts said the union would not necessarily need to vote upon any comeback strategy.
Hong Kong's future as China's gateway to the West is under threat
China plans to enact new security laws for Hong Kong this week, despite threats from the US that could wreck Hong Kong's status as a global financial and trade centre.
OnePlus confirms they’re making affordable smartphones again
In a recent post on Weibo, OnePlus' CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that the company is working on affordable smartphones again.
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
Most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said in its COVID-19 guidelines which do not recommend following social
Warren Buffett June Update: 46 Equities Show 10 To Buy And Hold Now
This Buffett list from Dogs of The Dow first appeared 5/20/20 online. YCharts also tracks this Buffett/Berkshire Batch. Here is your update as of 5/22/20. 30 of
‘Stop partying’, LA police warn Hollywood Hills neighborhood
LOS ANGELES, Ma 27 — Authorities in Los Angeles have warned residents of the city’s Hollywood Hills neighbourhood to tone down their house parties which have become a major problem during the global coronavirus pandemic. The issue has become so bad that police and the prosecutor’s office...
Ex-Collingwood club doctor banned for giving opioids to patient he had sex with
A sports doctor who worked for AFL clubs including Collingwood has been banned for five years after prescribing opioids to a patient he was in a sexual relationship with, who later overdosed.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation
HONG KONG, May 27 — Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, media reported today, a move that is likely to exacerbate concerns over freedoms in the financial hub. The news comes after Beijing last week proposed...
Tristan Thompson – Experts Say That A Paternity Test Would Be Almost Impossible To Be Tampered With Despite What Supposed Baby Moma Claims!
As you might have heard, Tristan Thompson has decided to sue a woman who insists that he is the father of her child even though they have already
Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to scale up battle preparedness
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up battle preparedness, keeping in mind the worst-case scenarios.
Drew Dixon: 5 Things To Know About Former Def Jam Exec Featured In HBO Max Doc ‘On The Record’
Drew Dixon, a Russell Simmons sexual assault accuser, shares her story in the HBO Max doc, 'On The Record.' Here's what you need to know.
As Shramik Special trains ‘stray’, Railways notifies ‘route rationalisation’ to explain diversions
The diversions have been done so that trains are not held up at one place for hours without water and food, a senior Railways official told The Indian Express.
‘AGT’ Recap: An Inspiring Homeless Choir Gets Terry Crews’ Golden Buzzer In The Season 15 Premiere
Voices of Our City Choir receives Terry Crews' Golden Buzzer during the 'AGT' season 15 premiere.
More clusters of a rare condition are popping up in children across Canada
Doctors across Canada and the United States are finding new clusters of a rare and unusual inflammatory condition in children that could be somehow linked to COVID-19.
Modi govt denying people benefit of low oil prices; no other nation doing so: Moily
When nations around the world have passed on the benefit of plunging oil prices to consumers, the Modi government has irrationally kept petrol and diesel prices at levels prevalent when crude prices had touched an all-time high of USD 107 few years back, former petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily said Tuesday.
Sport runs into Covid paranoia
Sporting activity in empty stadiums will be the ‘new normal’
JP Morgan's chief economist optimistic about Taiwan's growth
Global investment bank forecasts Taiwan will have better financial rebound than most of world
Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi outline new plan to survive coronavirus crisis
On Wednesday, the Alliance partners will outline a new plan with a less lofty objective, survival, the Reuters reported
Nokia shuts factory in Tamil Nadu after 42 test positive for COVID-19
Earlier this month, Nokia shut down its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India. The company made the move after employees tested positive for the Coronavirus infection. While the official numbers weren’t given out, a source close to the situation claimed that the infected number of people reached 42. Back when the COVID-19 cases had initially …
Supervisor in court for three security guards' murder
Ofentse Monaledi, a security guard, left home on the morning of April 2 to confront his employer over non-payment.
Manchester United fans change their mind on 2020/21 home shirt as new design is 'leaked'
A fresh leak has seemingly revealed the final design for next season's Manchester United shirt.
Beyond food rations: Six ways India can ensure nutrition security for its most vulnerable people
The country has adequate stockpiles of foodgrain. But how can it ensure a varied diet for its people during this crisis?
Parents thank council for postponing Abernyte school closure
Abernyte Primary School's parent council have thanked council bosses for keeping their school open for at least another year.
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the ‘new normal’
A shiny suit and a flashy car used to be the essential tools for estate agents, but now you are more likely to see them with hand sanitizer and a pair of latex gloves.
NSW to kick-start renewable energy investment
NSW has called on business to pitch for its $4.4 billion renewable energy zone to kick-start investment amid a slowdown in new wind and solar commitments.
Aggression can't be taught, it should flow naturally in pacers: Curtly Ambrose
Cricket News: Aggression can't be taught to bowlers as it's a trait they ought to be born with, says West Indies legend Curtly Ambrose, who tormented batsmen in his
Advance Auto Parts: Resilient 'DIY' Market Balanced By A Weaker Growth Outlook
Advance Auto Parts reported Q1 earnings highlighted by weak sales despite most stores remaining open as an essential business through the coronavirus pandemic.
$100m Redfern station upgrade to start later this year
The upgrade to the southern end of one of Sydney's busiest train stations will be completed about a year later than originally planned.
Fife cousins who started nursery together separated by new allocations process
‘Inseparable’ cousins face being parted as only one has been allocated a space to return to their nursery.
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.
Kaduvetti Guru’s family members attacked
Family members of former president of Vanniyar Sangam and leader of PMK Kaduvetti Guru were attacked last night. Continue Reading →
Celtic news: Former Parkhead star John Collins warns about letting ‘special player’ Olivier Ntcham leave club
OLIVIER Ntcham has been linked with a move away from Celtic this summer – perhaps as a makeweight in a permanent deal for goalkeeper Fraser Forster. But the Parkhead side’s former star …
Xiaomi Redmi 10X unveiled: Specifications, features & everything else you need to know
The Redmi 10X series has been unveiled in China as filler series between the premium K series and popular Redmi Note series.
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak
A 53-member team from Chinas Ministry of National Resources has been conducting scientific work on Everest since early March.
Sendhil Ramamurthy sets the record straight about the ‘thakkali sambar’ controversy from ‘Never Have I Ever’
In an Instagram Live with The Hindu Weekend, the actor also announced he has done voice-work for two major video games, while chatting about his experiences as one of the few actors-of-colour in early 2000s Hollywood
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
Russian Defence Contractor Reveals Dates of Airborne Missile and Cluster Glide Bomb Delivery
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The serial delivery of Russia's new Broneboyschik (armour piercer) air-launched missiles to the country's army is planned for 2021, documents for...
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.
Trump Pledges Social Media Crackdown, D.C. Circuit Offers Its Version of Subtweet
A conservative group alleging its political viewpoints have been suppressed on Twitter and other platforms gets an interestingly-timed judgment.
Irish firm in line for key role in safe return of Premier League
STATSports, which is based in Newry, was founded by Louth natives Sean O’Connor and Alan Clarke.
Uhuru to Host World Presidents in Virtual Meeting on Covid-19
President Uhuru Kenyatta is slated to host a summit involving several heads of state from multiple continents, with deliberations to...
iPhone 11 replaces iPhone XR to become the world’s most popular smartphone
Without any doubt, Apple's iPhone 11 is the best iPhone for most people.
Alibaba Records Only 9% Lower Profit Than Amazon But Trails By 4x In Revenue
Data gathered by Learnbonds.com shows that Chinese internet company Alibaba registered 9.3% lower profits compared to United States’ Amazon. The data further shows that there is a significant gap in revenues between the two companies by at least four times for the financial year ending March 31, 2020.
Adam Sandler's close call - Entertainment News
Adam Sandler had a near-death experience while filming a fight scene during Uncut Gems.
Spotify Removes 10,000 Song Cap for Online Libraries
Rolling out in the coming weeks.
EUR/USD: The 1.1012 200-day ma to cap advances – OCBC
The EUR/USD may be headline-driven, as the Franco-German virus recovery plan is tabled for discussion today. Terence Wu, an FX strategist at OCBC Bank
Croatia’s Cilic and Coric to join Djokovic's Balkan tour
BELGRADE, May 27 ― Croatians Marin Cilic and Borna Coric will join world number one Novak Djokovic's tennis tournament to be played across the Balkans June 13-July 5, the Serb said yesterday. Their inclusion will complete a formidable field also featuring Alexander Zverev, Dominic Thiem and...
Parts of north and southeast Delhi declared as new containment zones
Parts of north and southeast Delhi have been declared as containment zones after around a dozen Covid-19 cases were detected in the last two days, officials said on Tuesday.
EUR/USD: A close above the 200-day ma at 1.1012 to fuel upside potential – Commerzbank
EUR/USD has rallied higher and attention has reverted to the 200-day ma and its current May high at 1.1012/19, as Commerzbank’s Karen Jones notes. OCB
Against all odds: Sandeep Singh's sensational hockey comeback from a tragedy which nearly killed him
After being accidentally shot in 2006, the drag-flicker returned to play in India in 2008 and helped them qualify for the Olympics after eight years.
Dundee Michelin boss John Reid appointed National Manufacturing Institute Scotland chief executive
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland has appointed Michelin Dundee boss John Reid as its chief executive.
COVID-19: I am finally back on court, Rafa Nadal says
Former world No.1 feels 2020 is ‘‘practically lost’’ to tennis
BCCI Confident ICC Will Decide On T20 World Cup Fate, Indian Board Unlikely To Hand 2021 WT20 Hosting Rights To CA
While the Indian board is happy to tour Australia later in the year if circumstances permit, they are not in the mood to exchange hosting rights for the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup with Cricket Australia (CA).
Watch live: Astronauts on board SpaceX capsule for historic liftoff
ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts entered SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule Wednesday afternoon at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in advance of a planned historic liftoff at 4:33 p.m. EDT toward the International Space Station.
Pound Sterling advances against Euro and Dollar after EU Rows back on Fishing and Haldane Cools Negative Interest Rate Expectations
The British Pound advanced by over a percent against the U.S. Dollar and half a percent against the Euro as markets welcomed a bevvy of developments including rumours of progress on fishing in deadlocked EU-UK trade negotiations and a senior Bank of England policy maker quelled expectations for negative interest rates
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal. An outbreak at a warehouse of e-commerce firm Coupang in Bucheon, west of Seoul, has seen 36 cases so far, the KCDC added.
$100 utilities credit to thank Singaporeans for staying home during circuit breaker
$100 utilities credit to thank Singaporeans for staying home during circuit breaker
Revealed: The best-selling $48 blush that celebrities and makeup experts swear by for a natural rosy glow
Celebrities and makeup artists continue to rave about a $48 blush that has become a 'cult-favourite' due to its stand-out name and natural rosy colour.
Total Value Of Commercial Bank Loans In The US Jumped By $1trn Since January
American debt levels continue rising year after year, with a surge in the number of people using loans to pay anything from home renovation and medical expenses to vacations, scholarship, and credit card debts.
JSW Steel to achieve supply normalcy by June; demand revival to take much longer
JSW Steel did not increase the inventory during the lockdown. It had capacity utilisation of 38 per cent in April and it increased to 85 per cent in May
Love Life review – HBO Max launches with a patchy, low-key romcom
The splashy new streaming platform kicks off with an easily binged if uneven show with Anna Kendrick as a woman whose relationships are analysed
This Brilliantly Simple Car Accessory Fills The Gap Between Your Seats — & Reviewers are OBSESSED
Filling up the open space in between your car seat and the center console can make dropping a wayward french fry or other small objects way less frustrating — but there are a few things to look out for while choosing one of these handy automotive…
Las Vegas boy, 8, dies after drinking chemicals in soda bottle
A 8-year-old Las Vegas boy died in May days after he ingested chemicals that were stored in a soda bottle, according to a Clark County Department of Family Services report.
Phil Mickelson teases big plans for 'The Match,' suggests Michael Jordan, Tony Romo, others could participate
There’s no doubt about it that “The Match: Champions for Charity” lived up to the hype.
Sea of Thieves' big Tall Tale adventures are finally getting checkpoints
The Lost Treasures update also adds daily bounties, weekly 'Fort Nights,' new LTEs, and more.
COVID-19 only kills 1% of people in remote Papuan village with limited resources
A researcher from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and a tropical medicine expert who lives in Wamena, Indonesia have published a unique account of a village in the Papuan highlands of Indonesia that has experienced what was presumed to be an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
World Rugby rubbishes invitational Test tournament proposal
World Rugby has rejected a proposal for an unofficial World Cup event next year aimed at boosting the game's finances after the coronavirus stoppage.
Trump asks DOJ, FBI to expedite probe into George Floyd death
President Trump on Wednesday said he asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI to expedite an investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier
Allies blast Donald Trump's murder conspiracy theory
Prominent Republicans and usually supportive media outlets have criticised Trump for spreading unfounded conspiracy theories about the death of a Florida woman.
Nevada Supreme Court says judge retaliated at sentencing
The Nevada Supreme Court has decided that a Clark County judge went too far when he sentenced a defendant in a robbery case to life in prison without parole.
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown
Performers with the Raluy Legacy Circus have begun livestreaming their act for free and using their costuming skills to make face masks.
Why we want to amend National Art Endowment Act —FG
Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said the Federal Government has concluded plans to amend the Act establishing the National Endowment for the Arts
CMS parents question new, earlier start date of school
Parents voiced frustration on the CMS Facebook page, concerned about their planned vacations and the inconsistency of the new calendar. CMS would start school on 17 and then the next week they would be out of school doing remote learning.
PlayStation Reveals New 'The Last of Us Part II' Gameplay Footage
Showcased during their “State of Play” livestream.
Wall Street rises with economic hopes; bank stocks jump
NEW YORK, May 28 — US stocks rose yesterday, with the S&P 500 closing above 3,000 for the first time since March 5, as the further easing of lockdowns lifted optimism for an economic recovery. Bank stocks powered the day’s advance, with the S&P 500 financial index leading gains among...
Workplace norms after Covid-19 outbreak: Preparing for the new normal
The need of the hour is to rethink organisational transformation, ensure the safety of our employees and re-align operations to help our customers
Major Fire At South Mumbai Hotel, At Least 25 Rescued
At least 25 people were rescued after a major fire broke out in a five-storey hotel in south Mumbai on Wednesday night, officials said.
UFC and boxing cleared to return in Vegas
The Nevada Athletic Commission agreed to allow two shows from both sports next month.
Coronavirus latest: Four more positive tests in Premier League
English football's top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.
Stephen Bunting falls short as Mike De Decker progresses in PDC Home Tour
Bunting needed to take just four legs to qualify but suffered a shock 6-2 loss to fellow St Helens player Alan Tabern in the final match of the night.
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era
TOKYO, May 28 — No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era. As Japan’s funfairs slowly reopen, a group of park operators have released...
Stephen Bunting falls short as Mike De Decker progresses in PDC Home Tour
Bunting needed to take just four legs to qualify but suffered a shock 6-2 loss to fellow St Helens player Alan Tabern in the final match of the night.
Dudu Myeni was prepared to cause ‘untold harm to SAA and the SA economy’
Parsing a word cloud from the judgment handed down in the North Gauteng High Court declaring Dudu Myeni a delinquent director for life, paints a devastating portrait of the former SAA board chair and friend of Jacob Zuma’s character and mien.
Bhopal: Market opens but no business on day 1, traders not happy with 11am- 5pm timing
The district administration has permitted opening of shops in phased manner from 11am to 5 pm
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith's father, 79, dies from coronavirus as club pay tribute to the 'lifelong supporter' after his four-week fight with COVID-19
The father of Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has died after contracting Covid-19. The Premier League club announced 79-year-old Ron Smith, a lifelong Villa fan, had died after his battle against the virus.
Disney Proposes Opening Orlando Theme Parks July 11
The phased reopening would start with Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15.
AFDB crisis: Adesina maintains innocence over allegations of nepotism
PRESIDENT of the African Development Bank (AFDB) Akinwunmi Adesina has maintained his innocence with regards to the various allegations against him. In a statement personally signed by Adesina, he expressed confidence in the integrity of the bank, its governance systems as well as its rules and procedure. Recall that Adesina was recently accused by a […]
Arm reveals the hardware that will power the smartphones of 2021
Arm's Cortex-A78 and Mali-G78 designs will be used by chipmakers to power next year's flagship smartphones.
Charles Schwab-TD Ameritrade Merger Hit by Eight Lawsuits
Boards of Charles Schwab and rival TD Ameritrade have invited their respective shareholders to agree on the all-stock merger that was valued at $26 billion.
Corrie's Beverley Callard is 'visited by ghost of Deirdre Barlow' on set
Beverley Callard has revealed she senses the presence of Deirdre Barlow actress Anne Kirkbride on set - and she is not the first Corrie actor to claim this
Filing annual returns: LIRS extends deadline to June 30
Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, has extended the deadline for filing of Annual Tax Returns to June 30 due to Coronavirus pandemic
Stocks rally on EU stimulus plan, euro gains
NEW YORK, May 28 — The euro and equity markets advanced yesterday as enthusiasm for the European Union’s plans for a €750 billion (RM3.5 trillion) recovery fund offset concerns about unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed national security laws. US Treasury yields retreated from gains...
ESPN Announcer Releases Heartfelt Message As He Leaves Company
ESPN announcer Adam Amin released a heartfelt message on Twitter on Wednesday evening as he leaves the company.
How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again
The airline industry has been particularly pummeled by the global pandemic as consumers sheltering in place have eschewed both domestic and overseas air travel.
Senate Democrats take on GOP court-packing in blistering new report
The senators pointed to conservative activist Leonard Leo as the driving force behind the many of the president's appointments.
Wike cancels lockdown, imposes curfew - The Nation Nigeria
Rivers State Government has cancelled its former decision to resume lockdown of the capital city, comprising Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt ...
Roland Garros planning for fans, not empty seats
PARIS, May 28 — Roland Garros chiefs insisted Wednesday that the French Open, delayed until September due to the coronavirus, will have fans attending even with social distancing rules. The claycourt Grand Slam, which should now have been into its first week under its traditional schedule, was...
Bath & Body Works Is Closing 50 Locations Nationwide, and Malls Just Won't Be the Same
Bath & Body Works announced it will be closing 50 stores across the country, mostly in malls.
Fevertree: Compounder For The Long-Term Investor
Fevertree shows outstanding performance compared to its close peers. An outsourced business model leads to high profit margins and returns on capital, and has a
World Rugby rejects proposal to stage World Cup-style tournament in Ireland and UK next year
World Rugby has rejected a proposal for an unofficial World Cup event next year aimed at boosting the game's finances after the coronavirus stoppage.
UFC and boxing cleared to return in Vegas
The Nevada Athletic Commission agreed to allow two shows from both sports next month.
Sreelekha to be Kerala's first woman DGP, to head Fire & Rescue Services Department
R Sreelekha will be the first woman Director General of Police in Kerala after the state government on Wednesday appointed her as Fire and Rescue Services DGP as part of a major reshuffle. The state
NFL Bettors Aren’t Buying Projected Win Totals For 2 Teams
The betting lines on NFL projected win totals in 2020 have been out for a while and the sports books have been collecting data on the bets.
Kelowna's Rock the Lake still not cancelled, frustrating ticket holders
Kelowna’s Rock the Lake has yet to be cancelled by organizers, and ticket holders are getting fed up.While Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry
Liverpool hoping to seal transfer of world class attacker for less than £48m following talks
Liverpool are reportedly hoping to wrap up the Timo Werner transfer for below his £48million release clause fee. The Germany international has been linked once again with the Reds, but it seems they’re eager to sign him on the cheap, even though £48m already looks pretty generous for a player of his calibre. MORE: Liverpool hold […]
Wealthy parents are paying to have their kids homeschooled by professionals for up to 5 hours a day, and it shows how the pandemic is widening the gaps in America's education system
Afraid that COVID-19 school shutdowns will make their kids fall behind, some rich parents are paying up to $60 an hour for professional homeschooling.
It’s Not a Fantasy to Believe in DraftKings
Although the fans may not be there, pent-up demand from so many people going without should help drive up DKNG.
Peru reports record daily surge in virus cases
Peru on Tuesday recorded nearly 5,800 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest 24-hour surge, bringing the number of people infected in the country to almost 130,000, the health ministry said.
'Grey's Anatomy' Season Finale Soars With Multplatform Viewing
The ABC drama quadrupled its initial 18-49 rating after five weeks of playback from linear and digital sources.
Trump threatens to shut down social media companies
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter added a warning to some of his tweets.
Manchester United could land Juventus duo for £46m
Manchester United could sign Juventus duo and reported transfer targets Douglas Costa and Merih Demiral for a combined fee of less than £46m this summer.
Minneapolis officers fired in death of black man George Floyd; Protests erupt across city
Firings came swiftly for four Minneapolis police officers after bystander video captured the death of a black man in custody.
This Is How I Lost $1,200 Worth of Ethereum (ETH) In 100 Seconds: A Tale of a Costly Mistake
An interesting and certainly education Reddit thread surfaced today, showing the importance of being extra careful when it comes to dealing with sensitive
Jewellery, textile showrooms seek permission to open
TIRUCHI Faced with heavy losses due to the lockdown, owners of major textile showrooms, jewellers, utensil shops and other big commercial establishments have urged the district authorities to allow th
EU open to two-year Brexit extension, says Michel Barnier
The bloc’s chief negotiator said it had always remained open to any extension.
Simulations explain detonation properties in TATB
Two Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have discovered a new mechanism for ignition of high explosives that explains the unusual detonation properties of 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene ...
Coronavirus fines in north drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The number of fines issued by the PSNI over social distancing rules dropped from nearly 400 to 30 in a month, it can be revealed.
Prince Harry's emotional letter inspired by Princess Diana revealed
Prince Harry wrote a touching letter to a charity
Apple will reopen 100 stores in the U.S. this week
Apple is reopening 100 more retail stores in the United States this week that it was forced to close because of the coronavirus, though customers won't be able to enter many of them just yet.
Cyclone Amphan: Kolkata Knight Riders commit to plant 5,000 trees, donate to West Bengal CM's Relief Fund
Two-time Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders announced their plan to plant 5,000 trees and also committed to contribute to the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan.
Energy investment on pace for record decline, IEA analysis says
May 27 (UPI) -- Global energy investment could sink to its lowest level in history due to fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, the International Energy Agency said in an annual report Wednesday.
Review: 'Trials of Mana' a pitch-perfect remake bridging old and new
Hollywood knows plenty about remakes. The industry has been doing it for decades as the website Film School Rejects noted: With every technological leap, the push to retell a previous film follows. The ...
Immersive van Gogh to include social distancing circles
The five-storey digital art exhibition is taking a page from Toronto Public Health's playbook
A SpaceX rocket carrying NASA astronauts will fly over Notts tonight - here's how to see it
You can also watch the launch online
Upshift Is Looking To Redefine Car Ownership
Upshift is developing a service that makes it easy to lease a car on a short-term basis. The company is also raising capital on the crowdsourcing site, Republic.
HONOR 9X Lite Malaysia price announced for RM699 with Magic Earbuds and weighing scale bundle
In this short news announcement, HONOR Malaysia have finally announced the official price tag for the HONOR 9X Lite, HONOR Magic Earbuds and HONOR Scale 2. Launching officially from today onwards (27 May), the Magic Earbuds and Scale 2 are part of the 9X Lite bundle which is RM699 in Emerald Green and Midnight Black.
Kerala's new liquor app, BevQ gets nod from Google; will introduce virtual queue system to prevent overcrowding at stores
Google has approved Kerala's newly developed mobile app BevQ, which will introduce a virtual queue system for liquor sale in the state to prevent overcrowding at stores. The liquor outlets will start functioning from 28 May in the state.
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: International Labour Organization
The outbreak also risks creating a "lockdown generation" of young people forced to play catch-up on the labour market for at least 10 years, the Geneva-based body said.
Postmedia to lay off 40
Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says it will lay off about 40 employees after a number of its unions did not approve a temporary salary reduction to help reduce costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ray Parlour picks between Henry and Bergkamp as best ever Arsenal teammate
'He always read your mind.'
Students can appear for CBSE board exams from city they are in: HRD Minister
To enable this, students will have to give the details of their current status. By the first week of June, students will be informed about their exam centre, he had added. The minister also congratulated students and wished them luck for their board exams.
'If it goes wrong, it's my fault': Elon Musk is feeling nervous hours before SpaceX's historic mission to launch its first astronauts into space, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "I'm the chief engineer, so I'd just like to say that if it goes right, it's a credit to the SpaceX-NASA team. If it goes wrong, it's my fault.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Arsenal told William Saliba is ready to make impact under Mikel Arteta
Saliba was signed by Arsenal for £27million last summer but the centre-back was sent back on loan to St Etienne for the season, where he has been impressing a former Premier League boss
Exclusive: How China used deception to mobilise troops at border with India in Ladakh
India Today TV has exclusive details of how China used subterfuge to up its presence and stun the Indian side on the Indo-China border in Ladakh.
Trump threatens social media outlets with regulation, closure after fact check added to tweet
President Trump on Wednesday morning ratcheted up his feud with social media platforms, threatening to "close them down" a day after Twitter fact-checked a pair of the president's tweets on mail-in
New Phantasy Star English Patch Was 14 Years In The Making
In 2006 a small group of ROM hackers released a much-improved English translation for Phantasy Star, Sega’s groundbreaking Sega Master System RPG. Now, nearly 14 years later, the same group updated their patch to version 2.0, complete with a revised script and huge quality-of-life upgrades....
Woman who got ill after fitting kilts for Nike conference guests in Edinburgh outbreak 'was not traced' for tests
The Scottish Government was accused of failing to tell the public about the outbreak being described as 'ground zero' in the capital.
Amid global pressure, China takes U-turn, says COVID-19 virus has ‘multiple origins’
In March, a draft proposal to the UNSC prepared by Estonia highlighted “growing concern about the unprecedented extent of the COVID-19 outbreak".
Hell Hath No Fury Like A Federal Law Enforcement Agency That Keeps Finding Some Way To Break Into IPhones
Nothing has made the FBI more irritated than its ability to break into phones it swears (often in court!) it cannot possibly get into...
Conspiracist-in-Chief? Donald Trump's Most Outlandish Online Theories Revisited
One of the world's biggest news-making Twitter accounts - the one run by Donald Trump - has been fitted with a fact-checking warning after spreading what the platform...
GBP/USD refreshes session lows, retreats nearly 100 pips from daily swing high
The GBP/USD pair retreated nearly 100 pips from the daily swing high and refreshed session lows, around mid-1.2100s in the last hour. The emergence of
First Nottingham city centre Covid-19 testing hub to open near Motorpoint Arena
It is the only dedicated virus testing facility in the city centre
The IEA warns global energy investment will fall by $400 billion in 2020, the biggest drop in the sector's history, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Before the crisis, the IEA was expecting global energy investment to increase by 2% now it expects a decline of 20% compared to last year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Ariana Grande's BF Dalton Gomez Appears in Her 'Rain on Me' Skit With Lady Gaga!
Ariana Grande‘s new boyfriend is stealing the show!
Eternal Hope is a Limbo-like journey to save the soul of your beloved
The shadowy puzzle-platformer is coming to Steam in August.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact check
The US President claims he will "regulate" or shut down social media companies after Twitter added a fact-check warning to his tweets which spread falsehoods.
Driver high on drugs fatally hits 4-year-old girl in Brentwood, police say
A 4-year-old girl was hit by a car and killed by a driver Suffolk County police say was on drugs.
Bayern Munich down Dortmund to close on Bundesliga title
Joshua Kimmich described his winning goal as "brutally important" after Bayern Munich took a huge step towards an eighth straight Bundesliga title on Tuesday with a 1-0 win at Borussia Dortmund to leave them seven points clear at the top with just six games left.
China's survey team summits Mt Everest to measure its height
A Chinese survey team on Wednesday reached Mount Everest through Tibet to remeasure the exact height of the world’s tallest mountain. According to China’s measurement the height of Mount Everest is
Stock markets in retreat as China-US tensions return to fore
Asian equities mostly fell Wednesday as profit-taking and worries about deteriorating China-US relations outweighed optimism over the gradual reopening of economies around the world.
Did Bill Clinton visit Jeffrey Epstein's island after new Netflix doc claims?
The former president has always adamantly denied the claims.
Senator denies link with alleged N1bn monthly payout to firm by NDDC
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, on Wednesday, denied any link to a firm that is allegedly...
Kellyanne Conway slams Twitter's Trump fact-checks: They're done by 'people who attack him all day long'
In a sharp rebuke of Twitter's first-ever move to fact-check a tweet by President Trump, White House adviser to the president Kellyanne Conway insisted Wednesday that Democrats within the mainstream media cannot be relied upon.
Buyers coming off the sidelines in Toronto housing market
Advice for those thinking about rejoining the fray: ‘Get out as soon as you can’
US willing to ‘mediate or arbitrate raging border dispute’: Donald Trump on India-China standoff at LAC
Indian and Chinese troops have remained engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in several areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.
Former Gloucestershire captain Tony Brown dies aged 83
Brown’s 489 first-class appearances for Gloucestershire put him seventh on the club’s all-time list.
In Hyderabad, 328 cases, 18 deaths in a week; new areas in spotlight
Fresh cases are being reported from areas of Hyderabad where none were reported previously, away from the existing containment zones, indicating a community spread after the lockdown rules were relaxed.
New portable technology can detect anti-virus antibody in 20 minutes, researchers say
New technology can detect an anti-virus antibody in just 20 minutes, according to researchers in Japan. If a suitable reagent is developed, they say that the tech could be used to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck
Your knee in my neck. I can't breathe... Mama. Mama, Floyd pleaded.
Quantum simulators for gauge theories
To simulate in a laboratory what happens in particle accelerators has been an ambitious goal in the study of the fundamental forces of nature pursued by high-energy physicists for many years. Now, thanks ...
How COVID-19 has changed the face of insurance industry and the role digital can play
The emerging trends post COVID crisis can be far-reaching. Pandemics can be short-lived, but the economic impact can be long-term.
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
Trump, without offering any evidence, reiterated his accusations of political bias by technology platforms
More fireworks as UFC cuts Octagon size for some events
All APEX fights will be contested in 25-foot arena, starting on Saturday
Funding Cut For Kaikoura Council’s Survival Project
The government has turned off the funding tap for Kaikoura District Council's financial sustainability project.
Two Russian fighter jets 'buzz' a US reconnaissance plane and come within FEET over the Mediterranean provoking Navy fury at 'unsafe' manuever
The Su-35 fighters surrounded a P-8A US plane as it flew over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, the US Navy revealed in a statement.
Motorsport UK aims to get back on track from July 4
LONDON (Reuters) - The governing body for motorsport in Britain aims to resume racing activities without spectators from July 4, it said on Wednesday.
Is Airbnb’s slump a golden opportunity for rental?
In a post-pandemic world, will tenants once again find themselves on the firing line, facing eviction or enticements to vacate?
Xiaomi alarm could prevent Windows from being a safety hazard for children
Xiaomi is currently crowdfunding a new product, an alarm informs the user if a window is opened beyond the designated safety limit.
More Details Of The New BMW 4 Series Finally Confirmed
This week, BMW will lift the wraps off the new 5 Series facelift. Specifically, the updated BMW 5 Series wi...
France promises €8bn to bail out struggling car industry
French carmakers have seen a 90% drop off in sales since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
Landlords, renters have their plans frozen by pandemic
Some Ontario home buyers and sellers are discovering renters have incredible leverage over the fate of transactions, and some are willing to wield it
How battery calorimetry can enhance the lifetime and safety of Lithium-ion and post-Li cells
Dr Ziebert, head of IAM-AWP’s Calorimeter Center, KIT, explains how battery calorimetry can enhance the lifetime and safety of Lithium-ion and post-Li cells
China to increase international flights if virus under control: regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s aviation authority will consider increasing international flights as long as imported coronavirus risks are under control, state media China News reported on Wednesday, citing the agency’s deputy director, Li Jian.
Anjana Harish’s Suicide Shows Why India Must End Practice of ‘Conversion Therapy’
India: Following the Anajana Harish case in Kerala, a ban must be issued on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQIA folks, say IACP & other mental health experts.
Kokua Line: Satellite city halls stay closed for now; most services available online or by mail | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Question: That’s great they’re opening the DMVs on a limited basis 808ne.ws/523sty), but what about the satellite city halls?
NDDC Probe: Leave me out of your battles with NASS, Agbamuche tells Ojuogboh, NDDC
A High Chief from Odozi-Ani of Akwukwu Igbo Kingdom of Delta State, Nelson Agbamuche has dissociated himself from the brewing...
Toddler tries to awaken dead mother at Bihar station, viral video brings out migrants tragedy
In the video, the child tries to awaken his mother who has passed away at a railway station. Her body is covered in a sheet of cloth. Unaware that his mother has died, the child tries to wake her up by lifting the cloth repeatedly
Guidelines on providing maternal, newborn care services in containment zones and beyond issued | India News
NEW DELHI: The health ministry has come out with a detailed guidance note on provision of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, … Guidelines on providing maternal, newborn care services in containment zones and beyond issued | India News Read More »
Danny Wilson to take over as Glasgow head coach next week
Dave Rennie is due to head Down Under to become Australia boss.
2020 BMW 5 Series facelift revealed
The 2020 BMW 5 Series will launch internationally in July 2020. Expect an India launch later in 2020 or by early 2021
Father Ready to Die for Infant as KNH Bill Surpasses Ksh530K [VIDEO]
The father disclosed that the hospital's decision to raise the cost of the treatment was a painful pill to swallow as...
NerdWallet: Looking for safer ways to pay? Go contactless
Breaking old habits of forking over cash or swiping a credit card may be challenging, but contactless payments themselves are easy to use and may even help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
State issues strict new child care facility requirements to cope with COVID-19 threat | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
State officials released strict new guidelines Tuesday for Hawaii child care facilities that are operating now or plan to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also announced $11.9 million grant funding to try to stabilize and support child care operators.
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
SEOUL - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho agrees with Ed Woodward on transfers
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has made a prediction ahead of the next transfer window.
Absence of EFCC lawyer stalls Oyo-Ita ‘N570m fraud’ case
The trial of Winifred Oyo-Ita, former head of service, was stalled by the absence of Mohammed Abubakar, counsel to the Economic and Financial...
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.
Regal Cinemas Still Have No Post-Quarantine Opening Date Planned
The nation's second largest theater chain still has no timeline for reopening.
Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert
Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait
The waterway separates Denmark from Sweden, Greta’s home country.
ICC denies reports T20 World Cup in Australia has been postponed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has denied reports that a decision had been taken to postpone the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia and says preparations are ongoing.
This is also time to nurse economies back to health
GCC showed a level of sophistication in combating COVID-19, but much still needs doing
Shanghai Stock Exchange mulls benchmark’s first revamp in 30 years
'Revamp will finally break the curse of the Shanghai composite being perpetually stuck at 3 000' - fund manager.
Ramatu Aliyu: FCT state minister donates salary for inmates release
Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hajia Ramatu Aliyu, has channelled her May salary towards the release of five inmates from Kuje prison.
'Mr. Trump is debasing his office': The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy theory
President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.
Lexington bar under fire after video surfaces showing large crowd inside
A Lexington bar is under fire, after a video surfaced showing large crowds gathering inside.
Renault and Nissan scrap Ghosn strategy in move to slash costs
Carmakers rule out merger and ditch longstanding sales targets as alliance with Mitsubishi switches focus
BMW unveils face-lifted 5, 6 Series in S. Korea - The Nation
BMW on Wednesday unveiled the face-lifted 5 and 6 Series models in South Korea to show its “strong and unwavering” commitment to the...
Twitter issues fact check of Trump's tweets for first time
The label says “Get the facts about mail-in ballots,” and then redirects users to news articles and a bulleted list refuting Mr Trump’s claims.
Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week: Union
In April, Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun said the company had “begun taking action to lower our number of employees by roughly 10 percent".
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
South Africa's churches and other places of worship can reopen their doors from June, but will be limited to 50 people, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday as coronavirus lockdown rules are further eased.
Lockdown loan secures future of Roman fort trust
The Vindolanda Charitable Trust relies on cash brought in by visitors, many from overseas, who come every year to see the Hadrian’s Wall landmark.
Data shows men travel 48% more than women in face of COVID-19
According to the findings, since the lockdown began on 23 March, men have largely travelled further from home than women. Both men and women started to become more...
Xiaomi Will Stop Making 4G Smartphones By The End Of 2020
Xiaomi will stop making 4G smartphones by the end of 2020. This is something the company’s CEO confirmed in a recent interview. Lei Jun was interviewed by
Nigerian military condones sexual abuse of children in custody – Amnesty
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Global rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the treatment of children arrested for allegedly engaging in terrorism. Amnesty said the children were locked...
Former Bristol Bears winger to become Netflix star on 'Last Chance U'
The American Football prospect will make his way to Kansas to chase his dream of playing in the NFL, following in the footsteps of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill
NHS nurse who was clapped out of the hospital after spending 12 days in ICU with coronavirus reveals she tested negative for virus TWICE before being admitted
Critical care nurse Sue Snelson, 64, from Lincolnshire, spent 12 days in the ICU at Scunthorpe General Hospital and told on GMB she tested negative for coronavirus twice.
Intel Remains A Blue-Chip Stock to Buy Post-Pandemic
Intel stock has held up remarkably well in 2020, as evidenced by first-quarter results, and move to the cloud means more upside ahead.
Use of Nottingham’s food banks has surged during coronavirus pandemic
There's increased demand above normal levels by 33 percent or more
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.
Andhra High Court initiates contempt against YSRC MP, ex-MLA and 47 others
The two cases pertain to some people posting messages in social media threatening a judge
Redmi 1A display monitor quietly released for 499 yuan ($70) -
Redmi 1A display monitor quietly released for 499 yuan ($70). This device is already on presale on Xiaomi Youpin. The official sale is on June 1st
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn't the law and that it checked everyone's temperature, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The owner of Backwater Jack's bar at Lake of the Ozarks responded to criticism of his pool party, saying social distancing isn't enforceable.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
McDonald's sets exact date every branch in UK will reopen
More than 1,000 are throwing open their drive-thru lanes
Street Fighter V: Champion Edition to receive final season of DLC content
Capcom has revealed plans to release one final season of DLC content for Street Fighter V: Champion Edition.
Maimed turtle will live
A painted turtle that was seriously injured after being smashed with rocks is going to live.
Royal Bank Q2 profit cut to $1.48 billion compared with $3.23 billion a year ago
TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada saw its second-quarter profit cut to less than half what it was a year ago as the amount it set aside for bad loans soared due to the pandemic. The bank says it earned $1.48 billion or $1.
Police chiefs thank communities for adhering to lockdown rules
Police chiefs have thanked communities for their continued adherence to lockdown rules following the bank holiday weekend.
Banks surge in $17 billion catch-up rally
After lagging the market for months, banks surged amid potential signs the economic damage from COVID-19 may be less dire than feared.
Intel Core i9 9900K review
A tough recommendation in the face of the Comet Lake onslaught
Frank Lampard's next step for Chelsea is to copy Borussia Dortmund with or without Jadon Sancho
The head coach said he is working on a long-term process and they could do worse than following in the footsteps of Germany's second-best team next season
Medicaid providers increasingly frustrated by delays in COVID-19 funding
Health care providers that primarily treat the poor, children and people with disabilities are getting left out of the COVID-19 aid being issued by the Trump administration, frustrating advocates who
Louise Smith: Man arrested on suspicion of murdering teenager
The body of 16-year-old Louise Smith was found in woodland in Havant on Thursday.
Despite Testing Negative For Covid-19, Odisha Man Forced to Quarantine in Car Because of Stigma
Patra who has been staying inside his car since May 21 will complete the quarantine today.
Suspect arrested after security officer fatally gunned down
Another security was shot at by the suspects a few metres away from where the guard was shot and killed.
SBI goes to museum to serve summons on Poroshenko for questioning
It says its agents acted under the Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine.
Kaulana Pakele, lead singer of Mana‘o Company dies at age 47 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Kaulana Pakele — Na Hoku Hanohano Award- winning member of Ehukai and the Mana‘o Company — died Monday after he was found unresponsive in the water off Makaha Beach Park. He was 47.
Chile suspect to remain free ahead of extraditon: court
Chile's top court on Wednesday denied prosecutors' requests to jail a 29-year-old man awaiting extradition to France to face charges of murdering his Japanese ex-girlfriend.
Study shows erosion of ozone layer responsible for mass extinction event
Researchers at the University of Southampton have shown that an extinction event 360 million years ago, that killed much of the Earth's plant and freshwater aquatic life, was caused by a brief breakdown ...
Port Coquitlam mayor worried about China's reaction to Meng Wanzhou court case
Port Coquitlam's mayor says Canada needs to have a more balanced relationship with China.
After Rajasthan and MP, locusts reach Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, damage crops in Maharashtra's Nagpur; Punjab issues alert
A locust swarm reached Jhansi district on Wednesday, an Uttar Pradesh official said. Other districts in the region are also on alert.
Hyundai Australia extends warranties again due to COVID-19
Hyundai has extended its warranty for another month, as many cars spent less time on the road during coronavirus lockdowns.
Lufthansa bailout 'in Europe's best interests'
German economy minister Peter Altmaier has said he expects the European Commission to approve a €9bn bailout of flagship carrier Lufthansa, adding that it was also in Europe’s interests to avoid a sell-off of such companies.
New Irish U21 boss Jim Crawford on Alan Shearer's influence
New Republic of Ireland under-21 manager Jim Crawford is eager get back on the pitch and continue...
Roland Garros planning for fans not empty seats
Roland Garros chiefs insisted Wednesday that the French Open, delayed until September due to the coronavirus, will have fans attending even with social distancing rules.
Amazon trucks could soon be self-driven: Ecommerce giant may buy robo-taxi startup Zoox, says WSJ
Zoox was founded in 2014 with a mission to build a “fleet of fully autonomous, battery electric, zero-emission vehicles
Sircilla Water Management lessons for IAS trainees at Mussoorie
Trainee IAS officers will learn the water management lessons based on Sircilla experience with the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie choosing Sircilla Water Managemen
Arrest made in connection with Saturday assault
The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries
LiquidX Rolls Out Partner Program To Help Banks With Trade Finance
LiquidX is rolling out a new platform that offers supply chain finance, trade credit insurance and account receivables to corporate bankers.
Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada
A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.
Eskom sees lower risk of power cuts during winter
Load shedding at Stage 1 only, and for just three days.
Auger-Aliassime signs up for new UTS league
(Reuters) - Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime is the latest player to sign up for the Ultimate Tennis Showdown taking place in Nice next month, joining the likes of David Goffin and Fabio Fognini.
Mint Lite | Foreign fund bond holdings at three-year low and other news to know
Mint Lite is a quick update to bring you up to speed on all the news you need to know—and some things that are just fun to know—in five minutes before you start your day
At least 40 killed in latest DR Congo massacre
At least 40 people were killed in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the latest grisly attack on civilians in the mountainous jungles near the Ugandan border.
Thomas Partey proves he's exactly what Arsenal need in training ground video amid transfer talk
Mikel Arteta is known to be a long-term admirer of the midfielder, who has been continually linked with a move to Arsenal this summer
Cape Breton theatre company to host movie screenings for family 'bubbles'
SYDNEY, N.S. - Movie enthusiasts in Cape Breton looking for a big screen fix to watch their favourite film will get that opportunity next month at a small r
Galaxy Fold 2 Launch May Happen in August as Samsung Reportedly Starts Mass Production of Second Foldable Flagship
Samsung is reportedly prepping for a Galaxy Fold 2 launch as quickly as possible as the Korean giant has apparently started mass production
Farmers benefit from e-learning despite lackluster internet access
The Environment and Forestry Ministry is hosting an online farming program for farmers affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
Stacey Solomon shares adorable clip of Rex's first steps days after he turned one
Stacey Solomon said she was 'sobbing' after her one-year-old son Rex took his first steps just days after his first birthday
Sir Elton John leads tributes to playwright and Aids activist Larry Kramer
Kramer wrote The Normal Heart and founded the Aids Coalition to Unleash Power, also known as Act Up.
7 red flags to be on the lookout for when restaurants reopen, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Red flags include poor ventilation, waiters not wearing masks, and restaurants not allowing customers to make reservations.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Ruaidhri Higgins leaves Dundalk to join Stephen Kenny on Ireland management team
Perth has teamed up again with the former Lilywhites boss as part of his Ireland managerial team
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Publicise WhatsApp numbers of shopkeepers, avoid complete shutdown, Bombay HC tells authorities
The petitioner told the court the authorities had announced a complete shutdown in containment zones from May 15 to May 20, causing inconvenience to both the consumers and shopkeepers selling essential goods.
Fed catalogues devastation wrought by pandemic on U.S. economy
The coronavirus deeply damaged the U.S. economy in recent weeks, with “steep” job losses and business closures, a new Federal Reserve report said.
Wonderla's net profit falls in Q4 to 1.56 crore
Hyderabad: Amusement park operator Wonderla Holidays on Wednesday said it registered 77.68 per cent drop in its net profit to Rs 1.56 crore in the quarter ended March 2020 as against Rs 6.99 crore...
Lockdown helps SCR in track maintenance
Work completed on 984 km of the total track of 6,336 km under its control
Boeing Layoffs 2020: 9 Things for BA Stock Investors to Know
Boeing (BA) president and CEO Dave Calhoun announced on Wednesday that involuntary layoffs are starting at the airplane manufacturer.
IGI Airport sees less chaos as States come up with clear travel protocol
Nervous flyers wear not-so-comfortable PPE kits before entering the terminal
Netflix vs HBO Max: why it's a closer fight than you think
Does HBO Max have what it takes to beat Netflix, or is this new service a flop?
From NCLT to upper circuit: The comeback of Alok Industries
The stock was listed on February 27 at Rs 14 and declined to a low of Rs 3.92 on March 31.
PTF team reports low testing capacity, inadequate personnel in Cross River - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
Findings from the Presidential Task Force team’s visit to Cross River state shows that the state has low capacity to test for COVID-19.
Coronavirus | 817 fresh cases take Tamil Nadu’s COVID-19 tally to 18,545
Chennai adds 558 patients; 567 discharged from hospital.
Twitter Fact Checks President Trump - But Not Communist China
Recently Twitter added a “fact check” label to President Donald Trump’s tweets about the concerns surrounding mail-in voting fraud, but the social media site has failed to apply those same fact-checking measures to verified Chinese government accounts that spread coronavirus misinformation on the platform.
Gifts from police cheer disheartened migrant families
SP gives children of those in quarantine goodies
Putrajaya defends detention of illegal immigrants during COVID-19 pandemic
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian government has defended its decision to detain illegal immigrants amid the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that they cannot be ...
Ajax provide Chelsea and Arsenal with bargain Nicolas Tagliafico asking price
The full-back could prove to be great value
Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies ban the neck-pinning maneuver used against George Floyd — but it’s still allowed in Minneapolis
The maneuver police used to restrain George Floyd before his death is no longer allowed in most Minnesota law-enforcement agencies, but in Minneapolis, it’s allowed as a “non-deadly force option” if officers are properly trained.
Akinwumi Adesina has not stepped down as AfDB President – Oladokun
In the face of the call by the United States government for a fresh investigation into some allegations against the Akinwumi Adesina
CAN, NSCIA, NCDC, PTF discuss guidelines to re-open religious centres
Following pressure from religious leaders to re-open places of worship, the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nigeria Supreme Council...
The Best No. 7s In Real's History
With this week marking the anniversary of Cristiano Ronaldo's final game for Real Madrid, we had a look at the best No. 7s in the club's history.
‘Colleges, varsities should not insist on exam fee’
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged colleges and universities not to insist on payment of semester or examination fee by students.The advisory, issued on Wednesday, comes in the wake of g
Four positives in latest Premier League coronavirus tests
Since players returned to limited group training on Tuesday, 12 positive tests for the virus have been confirmed at England’s top-flight clubs.
Alleged Footage of Roadside Bomb Blast in Syria Emerges Online
Soldiers from a Turkish military convoy reportedly wounded
SpaceX launch livestream: Watch history in the making
Nasa and SpaceX are preparing for the first manned launch to take off from American soil since 2011. Watch the livestream here.
Curfew drops banking hours
According to the Kampala capital City Authority (KCCA), Kampala city roads have a carrying capacity of approximately 45,000.
RFL chief admits Ashes series could be under threat
Ralph Rimmer admits staging England v Australia series will be tough.
Obaseki’s aide: APC aspirant for Edo guber election can’t emerge in Abuja
The Edo state government says it is illegal for the Adams Oshiomhole faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to settle for a candidate for the governorship election. Ize-Iyamu, then
Consumer sector seen de-growing by 2-4%
Mumbai: The coronavirus lockdowns and the resultant disruptions in demand and supply will see the consumer sector de-growing by 2-4 per cent this fiscal, says a report. However, the impact will be...
Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’
Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.
Migrant Boats: Farage Catches French Ship Going Dark to Avoid Detection
A French ship escorting illegal migrants was potentially breaking international maritime law by travelling without its transponders turned on
‘Pass on repo rate reduction to realty sector’
CREDAI writes to Governor of Reserve Bank of India
Nicola Sturgeon Confirms 'Public Inquiry' Into Scottish Government's Handling of Coronavirus Crisis
The Scottish Government has been the target of criticism after it was revealed that care home residents presenting symptoms of coronavirus were being moved from...
Visa Taps Chris Newkirk To Serve As Chief Strategy Officer
Chris Newkirk is coming to Visa Inc. as its new chief strategy officer.
Rising tide: On return of protests in Hong Kong
China’s effort to tighten grip on Hong Kong with tough laws may not help its cause
Helping supply chains recover
Not a fiscal stimulus, but cutting government expenditure, removing price controls, and opening up trade will help
‘He is an unbelievable character’ – Liverpool’s Joe Gomez opens up on who makes the Reds tick
'He is an unbelievable character' - Liverpool's Joe Gomez opens up on who makes the Reds tick
Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’
Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.
UGC drops online content fee proposal
Under the scheme, universities were to be asked to pay to Centre’s e-content platform 15% of their collections
A mom accidentally flashed her daughter’s class on Zoom and shared the story to show parents it’s ‘OK not to be perfect’
On May 5, Ashley Foret Smith experienced every parent’s pandemic fear: accidentally appearing naked in front of her children’s classmates. She decided to share the embarrassing moment with the world to offer some levity during a difficult time.
In Rare Decision, Federal Court Refuses to Grant Qualified Immunity to Overzealous Cop
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit refused to grant Clovis, New Mexico police officer Brent Aguilar the controversial shield of qualified immunity after he arrested Jorge Ray Corona for resisting arrest and concealing his identity "after he did not produce identification in response to the officer’s demand for ID."
President Trump calls for expedited investigation into George Floyd's death
Floyd was the black man seen in a viral video pinned down to the ground by an officer of the Minnesota Police Department. Floyd later died.
GeForce Now's new opt-in policy will likely mean a more stable library
NVIDIA today announced a new publisher opt-in policy for GeForce Now that should hopefully mean a more stable library.
Postmedia to lay off about 40 employees after unions reject salary cuts
TORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says it will lay off about 40 employees after a number of its unions did not approve a temporary salary reduction to help reduce costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jaya property dispute far from blowing over
The judgment could end up being the starting point for many more litigations
Algeria court rejects detained journalist's bail plea
A court in Algeria on Wednesday rejected a bail plea by a prominent journalist detained since late March, a prisoner support group said.
NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil with historic SpaceX launch
SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was set to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from Florida on ...
Toulouse players become latest in Top 14 to agree to pay cuts for next season
The 20-time French champions’ current squad will take a hit of up to 15% on their salaries in 2020/21.
Coronavirus in California: Orange County Sheriff says his department won't enforce mask order
A California sheriff is vowing that his department will look the other way when it comes to enforcing a health order asking residents to wear face coverings in public during the coronavirus outbreak.
Mumbai: 25 rescued after fire breaks at Hotel Fortune on Marine Lines
A fire broke out at a hotel in Mumbai late on Wednesday night. The fire was reported at Hotel Fortune which is located in Dhobi Talao neighbourhood of Marine Lines. According to latest updates, at ;east 25 people have been rescued.
The echo of migrant footfalls and the silence on policy
There are four things that need to be done in the country in the wake of the pandemic crisis
A marathon trip back home in times of pandemic
Safely ensconced in her house at Edappally after an arduous road trip covering over 2,100 km across seven COVID-19-hit States in nearly three days, Veena Roshan Jose simply could not shake off a sense
Scientists warn of 'zombie fires' in the Arctic
Dormant "zombie fires" scattered across the Arctic region—remnants of record blazes last year—may be coming to life after an unusually warm and dry Spring, scientists warned Wednesday.
ICYMI: Navy arrests 42 suspected cultists during initiation in Cross River
Ada Wodu, Calabar Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship Victory have arrested 42 suspected cultists in the Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The suspects, who were handed over to...
G.R. Chintala is new chairman of NABARD
G.R. Chintala is the new chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). He has served in various capacities in the bank, including as managing director, NABARD Financial
Coronavirus | Barred floors of city hospital to be used for patients
Supreme Court permits usage since Tamil Nadu government is in need of space
Ukrainian woman uses underwear as face mask after service denied at post office: report
A Ukrainian woman has gone viral for removing her panties and wearing them as a face mask after being refused service at a post office, according to a report.
Hong Kong no longer has autonomy from China, Mike Pompeo says
US will end special trade relations with Hong Kong, which could seriously impact the territory’s economy
Xiaomi confirms a Mi TV Stick is on the way
Xiaomi has been making smart TVs and media streamers for years… but up until a few years ago they were primarily sold in the company’s home country of China. A few years ago the company…
Why bonds are in great demand
Despite the high investor interest, it is important to understand bonds and the factors causing price movements in them.
CSOs reject controversial infectious diseases bill - Premium Times Nigeria
More civil society organisations have risen against the controversial Infectious Diseases Bill pending before the National Assembly...
Amar Akbar Anthony Would Be Indian Cinema’s BIGGEST Box Office Grosser Today Beating Baahubali 2 Claims Amitabh Bachchan
The late Manmohan Desais evergreen multistarrer "Amar Akbar Anthony" turned 43 on Wednesday, and the films talismanic hero Amitabh Bachchan resorted to discussing money matters a bid to show why the
Dow rises on reopening hopes, extending rally
NEW YORK, May 27 — Wall Street stocks were mostly higher early today on continued optimism about the reopening of the US economy as investors shrug off rising tensions between Washington and Beijing. About 15 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 25,308.55, up 1.3 per...
What John Lewis has said about Bristol store as some branches set to reopen
There will be a number of strict social distancing measures in place
The Indispensable Mr. Kadyrov? Questions About Chechen Leader's Health Prompt New Questions About Region's Future
He’s been Chechnya’s strongman ruler more than 13 years. Reports that he was hospitalized with COVID-19 have prompted a new round of questions: What happens when he’s gone?
Friends star Lisa Kudrow can't celebrate wedding anniversary with her husband
He's quarantined in their holiday home.
Silent Hill crossover for Dead by Daylight adds a new map, survivor, and killer
Dead by Daylight gets a Silent Hill crossover when a new chapter arrives in June, bringing with it a new map, killer, and survivor.
Reliance Jio now offers monthly double data benefits to Jio Fiber broadband subscribers; here are all the plans
Coming to the Jio Fiber Diamond plan it now provides annual subscribers with 4,000 GB of high-speed monthly data benefits.
India, China Shouldn't Let Differences Shadow Overall Ties: Chinese Envoy
China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation between armies of the two countries in several sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.
Ben Affleck's girlfriend Ana de Armas is a 'great influence' as romance gets 'serious'
The Hollywood actor, 47,met his Bond Girl beau back in 2019 during filming of film Deep Water, and have been together ever since
Medical masks, gloves, PPE makers pitch for resumption of exports
Exporters want to attract buyers from US, Europe who are moving away from China
Nation of Language Release the Most Exciting Synth-Pop Debut in Years
This album reminds us you don't need to go to an arena to experience pop music of vast power and talent.
Linus Torvalds Embraces AMD-Based Desktop After More Than A Decade Using Intel
Linus Torvalds is undoubtedly a legend in his own right. Officially referred to as the godfather and creator of the popular Linux kernel and operating
HBO Max is an expansion of the HBO streaming service you already use, but with a new name
Looking for episodes of “Sesame Street” but can’t seem to find your HBO streaming app? Or maybe you noticed that the app changed to a slightly different logo and name?
Cruise stocks soar 10% as reopening optimism lifts virus-slammed industries, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Cruise companies were among the hardest hit by the pandemic, as infamous vessel outbreaks led analysts to fear a prolonged downturn for the sector.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Goodman company gets €19m judgment against Blackrock Clinic founder
Judge dismisses range of claims from Dr Joseph Sheehan
Lawsuit seeking billions in damages filed against EasyJet
British law firm PGMBM announced Tuesday it filed a lawsuit against EasyJet in connection with a breach that exposed data on aprroximately 9 million people.
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic
The exchange between the CNBC hosts lasted around a minute as they lobbed accusations at each other.
Tamil Nadu reports 817 new positive COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 133
Six more COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu took the death toll on Wednesday to 133.
Arbor Realty Trust: Undervalued
Q1 earnings were released on May 8, 2020, with the company posting solid figures. The company's performance seems set to improve in Q2 based on current trends.
Meet Samsung Money by SoFi, a Mastercard debit card and mobile money management experience
Samsung today announced Samsung Money by SoFi, a new Mastercard debit card with exclusive benefits to Samsung Pay and a mobile-first money management experience. Instead of building a solution like Apple Card on its own, Samsung has partnered with fintech company SoFi for Samsung Money.
Reality check on finding new export markets: China's demand dwarfs the rest
Do you stop supplying half of your Shiraz to China because the government says we need to "diversify"? You can't give up that business to pursue wine sales in teetotal India or Indonesia.
BMS to seek Opposition MPs’ help against Centre’s move on labour laws
Five key points including plight of migrant workers, unfair labour laws to be brought up
PM gives Murrumbateman hot chocolate the thumbs up
Robyn Rowe Chocolates is a hidden piece of decadence just over the northern border of the ACT
Inside Matthew Wolfenden and Charley Webb's fabulous family home including jacuzzi
Despite moving eight times in eight years, real life Emmerdale couple Matthew and Charley now feel they can stay put for a while
Google faces antitrust case in India to unfairly promote its mobile payments app in country
India’s antitrust body is looking into allegations that Alphabet Inc’s Google is abusing its market position to unfairly promote its mobile payments app in the country, five sources familiar with the case told Reuters
Times Square billboards to go dark in support of struggling businesses
More than 100 million pixels will be darkened at 9 p.m. at 46th Street and Broadway and the corner of 47th Street and Seventh Avenue to send a message that more federal support is needed.
Maharashtra govt to expedite Dharavi, other slum rehab projects post Covid-19
Awhad has already urged Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to take steps to move ahead with the redevelopment of Dharavi spread over nearly 600 acres in the heart of the countrys financial capital.
As coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
Migrants' crisis: Toddler tries to wake up dead mother at Bihar railway station
According to reports, 35-year-old Avreena Khatoon died en route to Katihar from Ahmedabad by a Shramik Special train via Muzaffarpur.
ICC reject reports that this year's T20 Cricket World Cup will be postponed
The International Cricket Council has moved to quash rumours that this year's T20 Cricket World C...
Rusedski: US Open must go ahead for sake of tennis
Former British No 1 Greg Rusedski believes tennis could gain a whole new viewership if this year’s US Open takes place as scheduled.
Jorginho's agent confirms transfer talks as Chelsea ace linked with summer move
Jorginho has been linked with an exit from Chelsea with Juventus keen on landing the midfielder
Grasshoppers in Wayanad not a sign of locust swarm: expert
Swarms are usually much more visible than hopper bands
Activists raise alarms over virus litter along French coast
A French environmental group is finding this virus-era detritus littering the Mediterranean floor near the French Riviera resort of Antibes and is trying to raise awareness and clean it up.
How radical League One proposal could affect Bristol City’s play-off hopes
A League One chairman has made a radical proposal which would shake up the promotion and relegation picture in the Championship
State Health Dept denies ordering Johor Baru shopping mall patrons to undergo Covid-19 screening
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor State Health Department (JKNJ) has denied allegations that it ordered visitors to a shopping mall here to undergo Covid-19 screening, said its director Dr Aman Rabu. Instead, he said, JKNJ only directed the mall to be closed for not complying with the standard...
Silent Hill is officially back… as DLC for Dead By Daylight
Rumours about a new Silent Hill continue to rumble around the internet but Pyramid Head isn't waiting for his own game to make a comeback.
‘Congress-ruled states did it first’: BJP’s no holds barred attack after Rahul Gandhi says lockdown failed
Lockdown in India: Rahul Gandhi has said that the purpose of lockdown has failed in India as he referred to the spike in Coronavirus cases in the last few days.
Andile 'Bobo' Mbuthu's family confirms remains found in river are his
The family of murdered teen Andile "Bobo" Mbuthu, who was allegedly kidnapped and dumped in a river near Tongaat, north of Durban, has confirmed that the remains found in the river are indeed his.
Nissan's Future Is About To Be Decided
Even before the coronavirus pandemic struck, Nissan was in a difficult position. Profits were way down part...
Former UFC fighter Sam Stout mourns sudden death of baby daughter
TORONTO — Former UFC fighter Sam (Hands of Stone) Stout is mourning the death of his one-month-old daughter. "Most of you already know that we lost Sydney Love Stout in her sleep the night before last," the 36-year-old from London, Ont.
Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe
LOS ANGELES - Along with hair stylists, camera operators and the hundreds of others who make magic happen for TV and film, Hollywood is counting on a new supporting member for future productions: COVID-19 consultants.
Ola Electric to launch electric two-wheeler in India in 2021
Ola Electric acquires Etergo in order to enter electric two-wheeler segment. Ola will leverage Etergo technical knowhow and battery tech. Click here to know more.
Tesla price target raised over Fremont’s reopening, strong Model 3 demand in China
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) received a higher price target from Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities on Wednesday morning, with the analyst putting his estimates at $800 a share. His previous mark was roughly a third less than his updated price target. Ives’ increase in the price target for TSLA stock is based on his opinion that […]
Rejecting Real Madrid and signing for Arsenal was best decision in my life, proclaims Lauren
Former Arsenal and Cameroon full-back Lauren has confessed that leaving Spain, while rejecting moves to Roma and Real Madrid for North London, was the best decision he ever made. The then 23-year-old signed for the Gunners from Mallorca and would go on to win two Premier League titles with the club.
London Camera Exchange: ‘Customers have been great’
For the latest of our chats with major retailers to see how they are coping with the pandemic, we meet Adrian Deary, marketing and communications manager of London Camera Exchange (LCE).
Badminton: Here are the revised Tokyo Olympic Games qualification guidelines issued by BWF
The tournaments scheduled for the end of 2020 season will not be counted towards Olympic qualification, the BWF has said.
Back-to-basics billionaire sounds money-printing warning
Legendary stock picker Kerr Neilson says big spending was entirely appropriate to fight COVID-19, but wonders if the world really wants to own more bonds.
No respite from scorching summers! Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours, says IMD
On the progress of the southwest monsoon, the national weather forecasting centre of the IMD said it has further advanced into some more parts of south Bay of Bengal.
Lawmakers urge Trump to cancel DC's July 4 event: 'Impossible to put on safely'
A group of lawmakers representing the National Capital Region is calling for the Trump administration to drop plans to hold a second "Salute to America" Fourth of July celebration in Washington, D.C.
The Best Way to Play the Current Tech Rally Is eBay Stock
Covid-19 is bringing renewed interest in eBay stock, but the company's potential extends far beyond the current crisis. Here's why.
Podcast: How can designers help brands drive rapid digital change?
Design Week caught up with Studio Output creative director Johanna Drewe and Resn creative director Simon Jullien to find out.
Today marks the return of human spaceflight from US soil
When NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken blast off from Florida's Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Crew Dragon Wednesday, it will be the first time Americans once again will launch from U.S. soil since 2011.
26 arrests made in connection with Essex lorry deaths
Twenty six suspected members of a major smuggling gang have been arrested in Belgium and France as part of the investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in a lorry trailer in England last year.
South African mines record 320 COVID-19 cases ahead of lockdown easing
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa’s mining industry has so far recorded 320 cases of the new coronavirus, the Minerals Council said on Wednesday as underground mines prepare to ramp up output when Africa’s most industrialised economy eases lockdown measures next week.
India's Q1 GDP may contract 40%, states to lose Rs 30 trillion: Report
For FY21, the SBI Ecowrap report has projected a 6.8 per cent contraction in the country's real GDP
No man can stop me, says Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says irrespective of the mode of primary used by the All Progressives Congress (APC), he would clinch the party’s ticket for the forthcoming governorship election.
Samsung Money is Now Official, Brings a Debit Card Linked to Samsung Pay
Only last month we talked about how Samsung is planning on launching their own debit card and now it has happened. Samsung Money is now official; it is in partnership with SoFi, which is an online personal finance company based out of San Francisco. by partnering up with the company, Samsung Pay would see a …
Johnny Vegas spotted smoking six months after quitting
He kicked the habit in November.
Property tax hike issue to betaken up in Cabinet meeting
Minister in-charge of Dharwad district Jagadish Shettar has promised to take up the property tax hike issue in the next Cabinet meeting and discuss the matter with the Urban Development Minister. Addr
Russell Investments Group Ltd. Has $4.26 Million Stake in Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL)
Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL) by 77.1% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 193,526 shares of the athletic footwear retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 84,231 shares during the quarter. Russell Investments […]
How to watch Legendary online: stream the new HBO Max show from anywhere
Shawam! New reality TV show drops with HBO Max launch - here's how to watch Legendary online and stream it from anywhere right now.
Shuttlers to keep Tokyo ranking points earned before shutdown
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Shuttlers will keep ranking points they earned during the original Olympic qualification period before the novel coronavirus pandemic forced the Tokyo Games to be postponed, the Badminton World Federation said on Wednesday.
Five must-watch dance films from the early 2000s
Feeling nostalgic? These dance movies capture the early 2000s zeitgeist perfectly.
Cyclist killed in Brewood tractor crash named as local psychologist
A cyclist who died after being involved in a crash with a tractor in Staffordshire has been named.
Major College Football Bowl Game Changing Its Name
A major college football bowl game is changing its name for the 2020 college football season. Here's the latest.
Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, 2 ‘badass’ astronauts, engineers, and dads who are poised to make history for SpaceX, NASA and the world
The ways in which NASA’s astronaut office picks a crew from the members of its esteemed corps is something of a mystery.
Public should be alerted, says monsoon preparedness document
Protocol to be followed for six small dams in State
Former NSO Employees Says The Company Impersonated Facebook To Deploy Malware
As Facebook's lawsuit against Israeli malware purveyor, NSO Group, continues, more facts are coming to light that undercut the...
Apple Fixes iOS 13.5 App Store Bug That Prevented Users From Opening Certain Apps
Apple fixes iOS 13.5 App Store bug that prevented users from opening certain apps as numerous apps saw updates in the App Store.
Exclusive: Jonathan Douglas on Steve Staunton, Mick McCarthy and becoming an agent
Jonathan Douglas only has fond memories of his time in a green jersey. He won eight senior international caps and was a regular in the Steve Staunton
Trump on Afghanistan: Bring Back Troops, But Closely Watch
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated that he wanted to bring American troops back from Afghanistan, saying the US is acting as a police force and it is time for Afghans to police
Technology to influence Premier League’s return to contact training sessions
Company STATSports has held talks with clubs following research into training sessions.
Technology to influence Premier League’s return to contact training sessions
Company STATSports has held talks with clubs following research into training sessions.
Tom Cruise’s Space Movie With NASA & SpaceX Finally Gets Its Director?
The never heard before news of Tom Cruise planning to shoot a film in the outer space created a huge buzz in the past few weeks. While all further updates about the project are highly awaited, grape
Violent thug strangled his ex-partner, threatened to burn her house down and crashed her car... then told police he would infect them with coronavirus
Ryan Renshaw also told police he would spit on them and infect them with coronavirus when he was found hiding in a cupboard in his “drug den” flat
Mexico's auto industry restart gathers steam, Ford still waiting
Mexico's auto industry reopening picked up pace on Tuesday, with Fiat Chrysler and BMW AG joining peers in gradually dusting off operations even ...
Assam SLPRB invites applications for 1081 vacancies for Forest Department
The application process for the recruitment drive will go on until June 25th, 2020 at the official Assam SLPRB website.
Man City know their new centre-back hierarchy for the rest of the season
Aymeric Laporte's return finally gives Pep Guardiola strength in defence alongside Fernandinho, Stones and Otamendi.
Gold Price Analysis: Pressed to critical support, break or bounce? – Confluence Detector
Gold has been dropping from the highs amid an upbeat market mood that turned unfavorable for the precious metal. Can it recover? XAU/USD is sitting at
Pawan Kalyan’s Vakeel Saab Shoot On Hold Until July; Read Deets Inside!
A recent report claims that the makers of Vakeel Saab are planning to resume the shoot only after July. It is said that the Power Star Pawan Kalyan might not join the team to resume the shoot in July. The actor is currently busy dubbing for Vakeel Saab.
Fortitude Budget: Singapore to tap $31b more from reserves to fund support measures
Singapore will draw another $31 billion from its reserves to fund a fourth package of measures to cushion people and the economy from the coronavirus pandemic. The second draw in the span of two months reflects the impact Covid-19 has had on Singapore's open economy as...
Engineer faces discipline over Langford residential projects
An engineer involved in four residential projects in Langford is facing discipline for accepting jobs for which he lacked sufficient training or experience. A decision by the association of . . .
Trump, Biden turn Snapchat to presidential campaign field
Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters - forcing presi...
French parliament approves Covid-19 tracker as privacy watchdog gives green light
French lawmakers on Wednesday approved a government-backed cellphone app that will alert users if they have been in contact with a person infected by the coronavirus.
PA records no new cases of coronavirus - Middle East
PA “health minister” says no new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the last 24 hours. The total number of recoveries is 483.
Second Iranian Oil Tanker Arrives At Venezuela's Largest Refinery
A second Iranian tanker carrying gasoline and oil derivatives has arrived at crisis-stricken Venezuela's main oil refinery, amid escalating tensions between Washington and the two U.S.-sanctioned countries.
Oil slips on demand worries, Hong Kong tensions
Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.6%, to $35.96 by 0120 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 31 cents, or 0.9%, at $34.04 a barrel.
Body of 5-year-old boy who went missing on Memorial Day found in Calif. river
After an exhaustive overnight search, a family member spotted the boy’s body floating in the water.
Mexico's auto industry restart gathers steam as lockdown eases
Mexico's auto industry reopening picked up pace on Tuesday, with Fiat Chrysler and BMW AG joining peers in gradually dusting off operations even ...
South African places of worship to reopen from June
Africa’s most industrialised economy has been largely shut since late March, when the government enforced restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which has so far infected 23,615 people
Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi Police to chargesheet 280 foreign visitors who attended Tablighi Jamaat event
Earlier this month, the Crime Branch had collected several documents related to the funding of Tablighi Jamaat members
Rb Salzburg boss warns Klopp about where to play Minamino
We’ve always been very impressed whenever hearing Rb Salzburg manager Jesse Marsch talk football. The American has created a very impressive, offensive side in Austria – one that defini…
To get China to budge, India brings in its best 3
The Chinese had created similar problems during the Doklam issue and it was finally up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's crack team to sort out the issue. With talks failing, it would now be up to National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Raw
Severe flood disrupts Florida reopening
South Florida residents were unable to enjoy the reopening of restaurants and beaches after two months of coronavirus lockdown, when three straight days of rain Tuesday caused severe flooding in Mi...
Xiaomi Smart Lock E achieves 1000% crowdfunding target in just 30 minutes
A few days ago, Xiaomi launched its new Smart Lock E for crowdfunding in China for a price of 899 yuan, which is roughly $126. While the company successfully completed the target, how it did is interesting. As per the report, the Xiaomi Smart Lock E managed to exceed the crowdfunding target by 1000 percent …
One million new masks collected on Day 1 of latest distribution exercise
Collecting the new and improved reusable face masks was fuss-free for many, with about a million picked up on the first day of the latest nationwide distribution exercise yesterday. The third such exercise in recent months also saw 400 mask vending machines placed at all...
Red Bull supremo urges LFC to sign Timo Werner: ‘He’s one of the most aggressive, cut-throat players I’ve ever seen’
Rb Salzburg manager Jesse Marsch, who is a key component in the Red Bull football structure and a probable future manager of Rb Leipzig, reckons Timo Werner would thrive under Jurgen Klopp at Liver…
UAE markets open higher as trading resumes post-Eid
DFM investors cheer move to further resume economic activity in Dubai post-lockdown
Valley set to swoop on vacant Caulfield Cup timeslot
The Moonee Valley Racing Club is set to swoop on the date originally set aside for the Caulfield Cup in 2020 and make a reworked Moonee Valley Gold Cup the feature after the Melbourne Racing Club vacated its traditional slot.
Assam: Over 2 lakh affected in flash floods triggered by Cyclone Amphan; more rainfall predicted for next 2-3 days
More than two lakh people in Assam are currently affected by the flash floods
Raising IC self-sufficiency increasingly difficult for China
US vendors remain dominant players in the global front-end semiconductor equipment market segment, which will be a critical factor blocking China's ambition of raising self-sufficiency for ICs, according to industry observers.
Commentary: Multibillion-dollar wizards – how COVID-19 is exposing what’s behind the curtain
Platform giants should be thriving where the coronavirus have pushed consumers and merchants to embrace e-commerce, yet many are laying off staff, ...
First-time buyers who'd 'never done DIY' give the 1960s time-warp home they bought 'on a whim' a stunning £50,000 makeover - and now it's worth £65,000 more than they paid
Rosie Potter and Jacob Flurry from Bristol, had no plans to buy until they spotted 1960s Twin Trees. After realising it was still on the market months after they viewed it, they put in a 'cheeky' offer.
Pakistan will not stand by and let another Gujarat happen: Qureshi
FM reiterates Islamabad's commitment against anti-Muslim sentiments in India
AT&T Won't Stop Lying About 'Fake 5G'
Big wireless carriers haven't been exactly honest when it comes to the looming fifth-generation wireless standard (5G). Eager to...
John Wall Says He’s ‘110 Percent’ Healthy, Hopes To Return To Wizards For 2020-21 Season
Although it doesn’t look like he will be returning to the Washington Wizards in time for the possible resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season, point guard John Wall was recently quoted as saying ...
Senators claim politics behind maize policy
Lawmakers demand that policy document behind the move be tabled by the ministry
‘There was little or no intent from MS Dhoni’: Ben Stokes on India’s chase in CWC19 vs England
MS Dhoni remained unbeaten on 42 off 31 balls but most of the runs came in the last over when the match as a contest was over.
Contributions to PM CARES Fund will be considered as CSR: Centre
The Centre has notified that contributions to the PM CARES Fund will be considered as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of companies. “In Schedule VII, item (viii), after the words ‘Prime
'Fraggle Rock' Reboot of Full-Length Episodes Set at Apple TV+
A batch of fresh minisodes debuted last month
India-China border: No change in Ladakh, military brass brief PM and Rajnath
The military brass is learnt to have apprised the Prime Minister about the evolving situation in eastern Ladakh though officials maintained that the meeting was pre-scheduled and reforms in the armed forces was on the agenda.
Coronavirus effect: What protection do sub-let tenants have in the UAE?
Dubai Land Department clarifies as residents claim harassment by sublessors
Football rumours from the media
Xherdan Shaqiri and Willian could be on the move.
Protesters, police clash in Minneapolis a day after man died in police custody
Protesters and police clashed in Minneapolis Tuesday at the same intersection where 24 hours earlier, a man died in police custody as witness video showed officers kneeling on the man's neck.
Chang Wah to double QFN leadframe capacity in 2020
Leadframe specialist Chang Wah Technology (CWTC) has disclosed plans to expand production capacity for QFN (quad flat no-lead) leadframes at its factory sites in China and Taiwan this year.
Covid-19: Don’t send in passenger trains without notice, says Kerala Chief Minister
Kerala has taken exception to the manner in which passenger trains are being sent in at random and without notice, threatening to upset the delicate balancing act in its fight against Covid-19 as expa
Race-by-race tips and preview for Gosford on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Gosford.
A Historically Accurate WMA Indicator Suggests Bitcoin is at Risk of a 50% Pullback
A historically accurate technical indicator is warning about a 50 percent bitcoin price crash in the coming months.
PA’s 2020 Raspberry Pi schools competition looks to the future
PA Consulting’s Raspberry Pi Competition awards took place virtually this year, due to the pandemic. It was a strange irony of the times, as this year’s theme addressed ‘creating the sustainable city of the future using a Raspberry Pi’.
Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah sharing 'Splash' memories over video chat is a fun watch
The lobster scene was a bit of a mess.
Need to have more BS labs in state: Gov
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Kerala launches BevQ app to sell liquor
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Chelsea open talks to sign Said Benrahma
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Aston Villa issue key update to supporters ahead of Premier League return
Aston Villa tickets - the club have revealed fans will be reimbursed for tickets to the final six home games, with plans for games to take place without fans
NHL ends regular season and announces playoff plan
The Covid-19 pandemic paused play in the league on March 12.
Exclusive: Latest images show China's war threat may not be rhetoric
Fresh images from the European Space Agency show signs of movement in the Aksai Chin region as late as the third week of this month.
'No excuse': Jimmy Fallon apologizes for wearing blackface on Saturday Night Live
Late night comedian Jimmy Fallon apologized for wearing blackface during a Saturday Night Live skit back in 2000.
Government furlough scheme now covers 8.4 million workers
At least 8.4 million workers are now covered by the government's furlough scheme, up from eight million a week earlier, the Treasury has confirmed. It comes as one million UK businesses have claimed £15 billion from the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to cover workers' wages.
Fall in air pollution from traffic since Covid-19 restrictions
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nitrogen dioxide levels have dropped in tandem with the sharp fall in car use over the past months.
North India sizzles as temperature touches 50C
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly 20 years.
Why more Republican women are running for the House than ever before
Many are looking to add new voices to the party — and were inspired by the wave of Democratic wins in 2018.
Unc0ver for TV jailbreak for Apple TVs gets updated to a second beta
The unc0ver for TV jailbreak tool for Apple TV was updated to a second beta Wednesday morning after an initial release on Tuesday.
Tipsy sludge worms simulate active polymers
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Liverpool 5G phone mast damaged in arson attack
Residents report a "loud bang" and seeing flames from the phone mast, just days after it was put up.
Covid-19: Immigration detention centres functioning as usual, says D-G
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October window may open for IPL as ICC board discusses to postpone T20 World Cup to 2022: Report
The decision to postpone this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia to 2022 might open up a window for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in October. The decision about the World Cup is expected to be formalised when the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) all-powerful board holds a teleconference on Thursday.
Trump threatens to shut down social-media platforms after Twitter put a fact-check warning on his false tweets
"We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen," President Donald Trump tweeted early Wednesday.
OnePlus Z is real hints OnePlus CEO Pete Lau; affordable flagship coming soon to India
If you’ve been waiting for OnePlus to go back in time when its phones were flagship killers rather than full-on flagships, there’s some good news coming for you.
Historic SpaceX launch delayed by poor weather about 20 minutes before takeoff
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station was postponed Wednesday due to poor weather with around 20 minutes to go until takeoff. The next launch window is on Saturday.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - This is what traders are talking about.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Protesters, police clash in Minneapolis a day after man died in police custody
Protesters and police clashed in Minneapolis Tuesday at the same intersection where 24 hours earlier, a man died in police custody as witness video showed officers kneeling on the man's neck.
Britain's Lawn Tennis Association announces return of elite competition with tour events in July
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) said four British Tour events would be held between 3-26 July, subject to confirmation of government requirements
One million businesses claim £15bn from Government furlough scheme
HMRC said more than £6.8bn has been claimed via 2.3 million applications from those who are self-employed and unable to work.
Four to suffer death as 20-year-old case is concluded
Patrick Kyabire, Abdu Mpiira, David Maganda and Moses Kabuze forcefully removed the four suspects from a police cell and burnt them to death.
Girl, 14, who died from ‘ecstasy overdose’ at lockdown house party pictured as pals warn ‘don’t make the same mistake’
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Dangerous heat arrives in Las Vegas for at least 3 days
Temperatures will reach dangerous levels across the Las Vegas region starting today and going through at least Friday, says the National Weather Service.
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Google Store stops selling original Google Home in the US
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Disney World hopes to open some parks on July 11, says it will require masks and temperature checks
The theme park will require employees and guests to wear masks and get temperature checks at park entrances.
FG needs to call OGEFZA management to order –Free trade zones stakeholders
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Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training
League took a big step towards resuming with unanimous vote on Wednesday
McDonald's to reopen all Scottish drive-thru restaurants from next week
Scots fans can finally get their hands on McDonald's as it makes its long-awaited comeback up north.
Vivo V19 review: Finally, a promising V-series phone
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Four family-owned Ipswich shops to reopen this June
The Childs/Manning family, who have several businesses on St Peter’s Street say they are looking forward to welcoming customers back
Coronavirus wrap: Mourinho sees market change, tennis returns, no netball
The Portuguese expects fees to drop while the LTA has announced tour events.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho expects much-changed transfer market
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Agra: With Over 87 Per Cent Of Recovery Rate From COVID-19, Virus Spread In Taj City Slows Down Significantly
While 761 patients had recovered and returned home, the number of active cases was 76.
The Queen reportedly 'has a soft spot for Americans' since meeting Barack Obama, and has even asked if he'll come to the UK for another visit, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Barack and Michelle Obama visited the royal family three times between 2009 and 2016, but they have not returned since leaving office.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
A Church Cat Has Gone Viral After Disappearing Under The Dean Of Canterbury's Robes
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Show COVID-19 negative certificate or take a coronavirus test: Goa's new rule for travellers
Goa CM Pramod Sawant had on Tuesday said that 90% of new cases in Goa are the people who have arrived from Maharashtra.Goa's COVID-19 case count stands at 67
VMLY&R India wins the digital mandate for Colgate-Palmolive
The agency will encompass digital campaign planning, creative thinking, as well as social listening
A Eurowings plane with just 2 passengers on board was forced to turn around after learning its destination airport was closed due to coronavirus
The flight from Düsseldorf, Germany, to Sardinia, Italy, made it all the way to its destination before it had to turn around.
Yogi Adityanath takes U-turn on order making permission must for hiring migrants by other states
In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrants, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of workers.
Muslim woman breaks records, becomes 1st hijab-wearing judge in UK
A Muslim woman, Raffia Arshad, has broken a big record in the United Kingdom after she became the first hijab-wearing judge in the country. She is 40-years-old.
Coronavirus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they ...
Forced Out by Kevin Maxwell review – prejudice between police
A former detective recounts in shocking detail how he was abused by fellow officers for his race and sexuality and the dangers he faced in fighting for justice
80s cult classic 'Labyrinth' is getting a sequel
The sequel to the 80s cult classic "Labyrinth" is finally happening.
More parts of the UK banning sky lanterns and helium balloons
North East Derbyshire District Council has introduced a charter to ban the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons on its land.
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
UP: Private Lab Wrongly Diagnoses 6 People As Coronavirus Positive In Meerut; Later Test Negative
Meerut DM Anil Dhingra has recommended cancellation of the licence of Modern Lab and Diagnostic Centre.
How to watch HBO Max for free
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Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
'Warned' - Derby County defender reveals what it's like to be back training
The Championship campaign has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic but there is a desire to restart matches when it is safe to do so
Major bacon shortages expected as a result of 'unstoppable' African swine fever
The pandemic is expected to kill millions more pigs in 2020.
A history of resistance: key dates in Hong Kong's battle with China
Beijing’s attempts to bring the territory to heel since handover have resulted in pushback and protest
Report: Quibi advertisers look to defer payments following disappointing launch
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The places in Wales which have received the most money from Welsh Government business grants during coronavirus crisis
£639m has been given to businesses in Wales
Heatwave may continue in several parts of India during next 24 hours: IMD
On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a maximum of 47.6 degrees Celsius in the Palam area
Severe lockdown will ruin Indian economy: Health expert Johan Giesecke to Rahul Gandhi
Claiming that a severe lockdown may disrupt the economic growth, Giesecke told Rahul Gandhi, "India has to ease restrictions one by one.
Man, 29, arrested over murder of teen Louise Smith who disappeared on VE Day
The 16-year-old's body was found in woodland last week.
Fans livid as Doctor Strange director set to helm Labyrinth sequel
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ETRADE Capital Management LLC Boosts Stake in Heico Corp (NYSE:HEI)
ETRADE Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Heico Corp (NYSE:HEI) by 19.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,020 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 647 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Heico were worth […]
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
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India Operationalises Fully Loaded Tejas Squadron to Counter Assertive Enemy in Indian Ocean Region
New Delhi (Sputnik): With the rise in presence of Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean Region, India has been developing its southern air base as most modern base, equipped...
Ladakh Face-off: Ready And Willing to Mediate Between India And China, Says Donald Trump
Taking to Twitter, Donald Trump said that he has informed both the countries that the United States is ready and willing to mediate over the raging border dispute.
Two More Examples Of New Class Of Cosmic Explosions Discovered
A few years ago, researchers discovered a cosmic explosion like no other. It looked like a supernova but it was brighter and shorter-lived compared to prev
Tom Brady the golfer gave us a hint at what's coming with Tom Brady the football player
There were moments alongside Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Peyton Manning when Tom Brady was both mesmerizing and sad. Maybe that's what we're about to see in Tampa Bay.
Disney World is set to reopen on July 11 with masks and temperature checks required
Disney told a Florida task force that it planned to open its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks first, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
Irish firm donates hundreds of face-shields to homeless and healthcare workers
The face-coverings were given out to homeless shelters, grocery stores, healthcare workers, gardai and communities
PlayStation 5 Digital Showcase Event To Be Held Next Week; Not All “Essential Details” Will Be Revealed During The Presentation – Rumor
A PlayStation 5 digital showcase event will be held next week, possibly on June 3rd. The event will be followed by others revealing more details
Crisis Looming Over Handlooms: Six Relief And Revival Measures That Can Help The Sector Tide Over The Impact Of Covid-19
Since mills are under lockdown, yarn supplies have come to a grinding halt, hitting the handloom sector severely.
Poll shows only half of Americans could access coronavirus vaccine
PTI Washington Only about half of Americans say they would get a Covid-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to
Loose Women hosts Janet Street-Porter and Saira Khan row over Dominic Cummings scandal
It's got people "hot under the collar"
Steve Bannon wins case to set up Italy political academy
ROME (Reuters) - Steve Bannon, the former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political academy.
Logitech's G915 TKL is a gaming keyboard you can get comfy with
Logitech's new G915 TKL gaming keyboard is perfect for working and playing from your couch.
Protect Your Family Devices with Norton 360 Deluxe Plans
Norton 360 protection plans are a high-security bargain, with each plan encompassing several incredible features.
'I hope he's mellowed' - Brian Wilson on playing under both Johnsons and his Bristol City agony
The former Robins defender discusses the highs and lows of his time at Ashton Gate
GDP growth may rebound to 5% in FY22: Former RBI governor
The economy, which is likely to contract by 5 per cent in the current fiscal year, may expand by around 5 per cent in the next financial year, former RBI governor Duvvuri Subbarao said. Rating agency
Not E3: Sony is planning a PlayStation 5 event for June 3
PlayStation 5 is getting a reveal event next week. This will provide a look at next-gen games. Sony wants to focus on games running on real hardware.
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug
France reversed a March order that allowed the drug hydroxychloroquine to be used as a potential treatment for COVID-19.
Lane Neave Advises MIE Pay On Australian Listing
Lane Neave has advised financial and technology company MIE Pay Limited on the New Zealand aspects of its listing on the National Stock Exchange of Australia.
Coronavirus: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending Nizamuddin event
The Delhi Police will file 15 fresh charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending a religious congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz here in violation of visa conditions and indulging in missionary
SpaceX-Nasa to launch new era in space with private human spaceflight mission, take-off tonight
For the first time in history, a private company will attempt transporting humans to space. US aerospace company SpaceX will launching two Nasa astronauts into space. Take-off is scheduled to take place a few minutes after 2am Thursday, Indian time
RBI’s loan moratorium may spell trouble for NBFCs looking for funds, as investors’ trust weakens
The effect of loan moratorium is expected to make a dent in the liquidity profiles of non-banking finance companies.
System designed to improve database performance for health care, IoT
Sometimes it is best to work smarter and not harder. The same holds true when it comes to peak performance for databases.
Former EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa confirms she’s moved out of family home with Dan Osborne
The former EastEnders actress admitted that she has been struggling in her marriage during lockdown, and confirmed she’s moved out of the family home she shares with husband Dan Osborne.
Victoria Beckham flashes incredible legs after being mocked for 'Ross from Friends' smile
The Spice Girl paraded her very toned legs as she gave her social media followers a glimpse at her cosy work from home attire
How Microsoft's Azure Is Helping In The Fight Against COVID-19
Microsoft's cloud business, Azure, along with artificial intelligence is being used by companies and the CDC to battle COVID-19. Microsoft is likely to be a hig
PlayStation 5 reveal set for June 3rd according to multiple sources
Multiple sources have suggested that Sony will be holding a PlayStation 5 event on June 3rd."The virtual event could be held June 3, though some people also cautioned that plans have been in flux
Instagram Wants Its Influencers to Make More Money
The platform announced updates aimed at helping creators monetize their audience.
NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil after nine years with historic SpaceX launch
SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was set to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from Florida on a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of
ICC chairman Shashank Manohar to step down at end of term this year
The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting on Thursday with media reports saying that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief Colin Graves is favourite to fill the post.
Will Uncle Sam Soon Pay Companies To ‘Reshore’ Factories Back To America?
Will the U.S. government pay American companies to "near shore" supply chains, incentivizing a pivot away from China?
Andre 3000 Delivered Pure Charisma On "The Art Of Storytellin' 4"
It's Andre 3000's 45th birthday, and what better way to celebrate than some good old fashioned 'Storytellin'.' Today marks Andre 3000's 45th birthday, the perfect time for us to celebrate one of the greatest lyricists of all time. Though GOAT talk is often hyperbolic in its very nature, there are fe...
NASA-NOAA satellite sees Tropical Storm Bertha organizing
The second tropical storm of the North Atlantic Ocean hurricane season has formed off the coast of South Carolina. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of Tropical ...
Pompeo officially declares Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous,’ slams China intervention
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday officially declared that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, days after Beijing moved to impose new national security legislation on the territory.
Greater Manchester MP says Dominic Cummings stretched lockdown rules to 'the very limit' - and will call for him to be sacked if further revelations emerge
The first Tory to represent Heywood and Middleton refuses to judge the PM's top aide for 'wanting to protect his wife and young child', but says he does not agree with all the actions he took
Two coronavirus-related deaths reported in North
Number of fines for breaches of social distancing guidelines drops by 90%
Kadaga speaks out on return of Eddy Kenzo
Speaker Kadaga has also asked that the curfew issue be discussed by relevant authorities.
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
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Misusing the Bible Against Vaccination
Invoking the Bible and God is intended not as a stimulus to further debate, but rather as an argument- stopper: God is against it; no further discussion, research or argument is necessary; the debate is over.
Shashank Manohar to Step Down as ICC Chairman After Current Term
An official release by the ICC also confirmed that the board has not taken a call on the process of the elections and the same will be discussed on Thursday.
Spain proposes allowing direct travel between EU cities with low rates of coronavirus infections, rather than opening national borders, to boost tourism
Spain wants to create a 'green zone travel network' between European regions where coronavirus is low, rather than opening national borders in the hope it will allow tourism to restart quicker.
PSL Speedster Out On Bail, Police Coy
Local traffic police have commented on reports that a prominent soccer player was arrested on charges of reckless driving and breaking lockdown regulations.
Polis: Honeywell will produce 6 million N95 masks for Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a partnership with Honeywell on Tuesday that will bring millions of N95 face masks to the state.
Watch SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch live
SpaceX is readying for a historic launch, and you can watch the whole thing live.On Wednesday, SpaceX will for the first time launch astronauts into orbit. NASA's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are headed to the International Space Station and will become the first astronauts to launch from the U.S.
Running of Dealgan House transferred back to service provider - Talk of the Town
Health Minister Simon Harris has confirmed the running of Dealgan House Nursing Home has been transferred back to the original service provider. The RCSI Hospital Group had been running the Toberona-based nursing home since April 17th after 22 Covid-19 deaths took place at the facility. They were due to continue the operational management of Dealgan...Read More→
103-year-old woman walks hill outside her care home to raise money for charity
Joan Willet, who lives at Old Hastings House in East Sussex, aims to walk 17 miles before her 104th birthday in July.
Boeing will lay off nearly 7,000 workers as the industry is decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The company described the layoffs as "the first," with more expected later in the year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
French restaurants set empty tables in appeal for lockdown help
PARIS (Reuters) - Restaurants, bars and hotels across France set empty tables and draped chef’s aprons outside on Wednesday to protest against continuing lockdown restrictions and demand more state aid.
Our state needs to improve COVID spending transparency to increase public trust
Transparency and accurate information are needed to maintain trust in states' virus response programs. Gov. Jay Inslee must proactively disclose more details of Washington's COVID-19 spending.
Arm unveils chipset upgrades for Android
UK-based chip designer Arm unveiled next-generation processor designs geared towards boosting performance on Android devices, ...
Venezuela's Maduro vows to raise gasoline price as Iranian tanker nears
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday pledged to begin charging citizens for gasoline, as the fourth cargo of a five-tanker flotilla bringing fuel from Iran approached the South American nation's exclusive economic zone. Iran is providing the country with up to 1.53 million barrels of
UP couple detained for murder of watchman in Rajkot: Police
Teams of Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Rajkot city police picked up the couple hours after the night watchman at a jute-bag godown was found dead.
Trisha Deletes A Cryptic Post About Her Ex Rana Daggubati?
Tollywood heartthrob Rana Daggubati has been making headlines following his roka ceremony with ladylove Miheeka Bajaj. Following which fans and friends of the adorable couple have been showering the
Top chef furloughed from historic Perthshire hotel pursues dream of opening own restaurant
A top chef furloughed from an historic Perthshire hotel is using the lockdown to pursue his dream of opening his own restaurant.
GOG's Summer Sale has gems like Disco Elysium & Divinity: Original Sin 2 on discount
The GOG Summer Sale has begun, featuring over 3000 deals on games, demos on upcoming releases, and smash hits like Disco Elysium and Divinity: Original Sin 2.
Clinical trials to accelerate adoption of new drug treatments in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Clinical trials in Saudi Arabia could speed up the adoption of new drugs locally, a pharmaceutical executive has told Arab News. “Clinical trials have two very big benefits for the Kingdom. Firstly, they provide data in the long run with respect to safety and efficacy, catered specifically to the Saudi population. Secondly, they impact local investment and build
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug
The French government on Wednesday banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19, reversing a previous order from March that allowed the anti-malarial drug to be used as an experimental treatment for the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
Japan OKs funds for US$1.1T stimulus to fight pandemic woes
Japan's Cabinet approved a proposed 32 trillion yen (US$296 billion) supplementary budget on Wednesday to help fund $1.1 trillion in measures to cushion the blow to the economy from the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney World is set to reopen on July 11 with masks and temperature checks required
Walt Disney World is set to reopen this summer – with masks and temperature checks required – after it closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Stern's New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pinball Machines are Glorious
Turtle power to the people.
R. Sreelekha, the first woman IPS officer in Kerala, set to be the State’s first woman DGP
Ms. Sreelekha, belonging to the 1987 batch, is the first woman officer to be elevated as a DGP.
A Plan to Pay Artists, Encourage Competition, and Promote Free Expression
Update/Correction, May 27 2020, 2PM Pacific. An earlier version of this article contained the phrase "the the online music industry is currently generating more revenues than the music industry did
Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake prepares for big workload after David Johnson trade
May 27 (UPI) -- Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake said he has been working on his body this off-season so he can handle a large workload in 2020.
Special train to Bihar departs from Tiruchi
TIRUCHI A Shramik special train with 839 passengers on board departed from the Tiruchi Railway Junction on Wednesday afternoon on a journey to Bihar. The train, arranged by the Southern Railway , woul
When will the track and trace app be ready and do you have to download it?
It's part of the easing of lockdown measures.
No new COVID-19 patient in New Zealand for five days
Prime Minister Ardern expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
SC asks Tamil Nadu govt to use 4 floors of private hospital for COVID-19 patients
The Supreme Court Wednesday allowed the Tamil Nadu government to use top four floors of a Chennai-based private hospital for treating COVID-19 patients. The top court asked the Tamil Nadu government
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion: 1000 Crores+ Collection, Premiere At Royal Albert Hall & Much More – Prabhas & His Story Of Becoming PAN India Star
Superstar Prabhas has attained such substantial popularity with his legendary performance in his two-part epic action drama film, Baahubali, that he has become identifiable as 'Baahubali Prabhas', e
Favre backtracks on Dortmund exit hint following Bayern defeat
Swiss coach Lucien Favre has back-tracked on comments he made hinting he would leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis
Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.
Tigers took away their men, Amphan their livelihood: Sunderbans' 'tiger widows' struggle to survive
Manjula Sardar (45) carrying a bowl of puffed rice and jaggery, her first proper meal in the last two days, wistfully stares at a flooded pond full of saline water. Cyclone Amphan, which hit West
Britain shuts embassy in North Korea after extreme lockdown
Britain has closed its embassy in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang and ordered its staff to leave the country. The surprise closure is linked to coronavirus-related restrictions in place since earlier this year, which the Foreign Office said had left it unable to "rotate our staff and sustain
Teen got friend to hit him with a frying pan to make car theft look real
Alex Hobbs flipped his Ford Fiesta but made a false report to police, claiming he had been assaulted and had his car stolen.
WTO disputes explained as report puts Newcastle United takeover in further doubt
The World Trade Organisation's confirmation of a dispute against Saudi Arabia could provide another obstacle to a buy-out of the Magpies
Opposition set to win Suriname election: preliminary results
Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the long-time rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of p...
How will we receive signals from interstellar probes like Starshot?
In a few decades, the Breakthrough Starshot initiative hopes to send a sailcraft to the neighboring system of Alpha Centauri. Using a lightsail and a directed-energy laser array, a tiny spacecraft could ...
Instagram brings commercials to IGTV to lure influencers
Instagram's IGTV is getting commercials and the company plans to share revenue.
Gilmore Girls Is Back With More: A Year In Life Season 2 Release Date Confirmation
Amidst the coronavirus, fans are excited to learn that Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life season 2 release date is here. The four-part...
Dad's heartbreak as son, 12, takes his own life after struggling during lockdown
Brad Hunstable says his son Hayden died of coronavirus "but not in the way you think" after he struggled to cope without his friends and normal routine
Has COVID-19 worsened or improved Jamaican family dynamics?
The COVID-19 restrictions in Jamaica have diminished some families' already limited economic power while heaping additional responsibilities on parents. How are different types of families coping?
Steve Bannon wins case to set up political academy in Italy
ROME – Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political
NRL takes centre stage as game returns with a Covid-19 era twist
The most anticipated rugby league restart since the end of the Super League era arrives with a new look and a hint of trepidation
Apple reportedly orders 20 million OLED displays from LG
If accurate, the report suggest LG's OLED panels will form the bulk of those supplied for the 6.1-inch iPhone 12.
COVID-19: 17 more deaths as 73 new cases confirmed in Ireland
A further 17 people with COVID-19 have died in Ireland, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed this evening.
Far Cry 5 is free for the weekend on the PC platform
Ubisoft has announced that the fifth main instalment in the Far Cry series, Far Cry 5, will be available to play for free this weekend to players all over the globe on the PC platform.
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China's ...
Demand to reintroduce overnight express train
Connectivity between coastal and Mysuru regions lost owing to cancellation, say patrons
‘Terrace House: Tokyo's New Season Has Been Canceled After Hana Kimura’s Death
In the wake of cast member and pro-wrestler Hana Kimura’s death, Terrace House: Tokyo’s 2019-2020 season has been canceled. The announcement from Japan’s Fuji Television Network comes after the star of the Japanese reality TV series was found dead…
Pelech, Cizikas ready to go once the NHL's phase 2 restart begins
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Coronavirus lockdowns may have cost more lives than they saved, according to a Nobel laureate who accurately predicted when China would peak in the crisis.
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Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith's father Ron has died after contracting coronavirus, the Premier League club have confirmed.
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From today, passengers arriving into Ireland from overseas will be required to complete a Covid-19 Passenger Locator Form.
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Josh Hawley sent a letter to Twitter, questioning why they should continue to receive legal immunity when they editorialize Trump's tweets.
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Reggie Wayne revealed why he calls the New England Patriots his "best job ever" during his successful career.
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones says he wants to remain in Green Bay for his entire career.
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