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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.