Exchanges report 38% decline in daily average commodity volumes in May

Lockdown, negative price fiasco at MCX among slew factors cited as reasons for decline

Anambra records two COVID-19 deaths, 10 cases, Obiano assures of readiness

Anambra State has recorded two deaths at Ufuma and Onitsha and 10 confirmed cases arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, amid denial by the state government

Democratic unity starts to crack in coronavirus liability reform fight

A group of moderate Senate Democrats say they are open to considering liability protection for businesses in the next round of coronavirus relief legislation, a crack in Democratic unity that gives

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.

When Salman Khan Was Asked To Smooch Bhagyashree WITHOUT Consent!

Salman Khan made an adorable pair with Bhagyashree back in the 90s. The duo collaborated for Maine Pyar Kiya and their sweet romance won hearts! Owing to the same, the duo were approached for a lot

'You just catch her and smooch her': Bhagyashree recalls photographer insisting this to Salman Khan during a shoot

During an interaction, Bhagyashree recalled an incident which took place during the filming of 'Maine Pyar Kiya' with Salman Khan.

How will AGT carry on? - Entertainment News

Simon Cowell is determined to see through the current series of America's Got Talent despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Cognizant offers voluntary separation package for US staff as Covid hits biz

New Jersey headquartered Cognizant has announced a voluntary separation package (VSP) for its US employees. Due to the slowdown in demand and fewer contracts, the company is shedding the number of employees without active projects.

Cognizant offers voluntary separation package to 400 mid, senior managers

Move aimed at IT services major’s US employees

‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ to Return for a Record-Breaking 15th Season, Will Address the Coronavirus

In the upcoming It's Always Sunny season 15, which will set a television record, the writers will address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

NDDC saga: Agbamuche denies fronting for NASS members

The last is yet to be heard of the crises rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as one of its contractors, Chief Nelson Agbamuche has see enied ever fronting for members of the national Assembly.

NDDC Probe: Leave me out of your battles with NASS, Agbamuche tells Ojuogboh, NDDC

A High Chief from Odozi-Ani of Akwukwu Igbo Kingdom of Delta State, Nelson Agbamuche has dissociated himself from the brewing...

Quarantine-Free Flights From Australia Could Start Within Weeks

An air-travel corridor between Australia and New Zealand could be trialed within weeks, a key test of how international flights worldwide can resume while the coronavirus threat remains.

‘Avatar 2’ Producer Teases New Story Details as Production Resumes in New Zealand

Some new Avatar 2 story details have come to light thanks to producer Jon Landau, who recently discussed returning to work in New Zealand.

Girl, 13, beheaded in her sleep with a sickle by her father in Iran ‘honour killing’ after she hoped to marry older man

A TEENAGE girl was reportedly brutally beheaded by her own father in an “honour killing”. Romina Ashrafi, 13, was killed by her dad after eloping with a 35-year-old man in Hovigh, Tales…

Ramatu Aliyu: FCT state minister donates salary for inmates release

Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hajia Ramatu Aliyu, has channelled her May salary towards the release of five inmates from Kuje prison.

Chhattisgarh: Naxals release Minpa encounter video, show weapons looted from jawans

The March 21 attack was one of the deadliest by Maoists on security personnel in recent times.

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.

Assam: Over 2 lakh affected in flash floods triggered by Cyclone Amphan; more rainfall predicted for next 2-3 days

More than two lakh people in Assam are currently affected by the flash floods

MP people will give Scindia a befitting reply: Kamal Nath

Severe Malaria Treatment Approved For the USA

Amivas Artesunate approved by FDA to treat severe malaria via IV injection

The end of Europe's Chinese dream

Three developments have led the EU to abandon its goal of closer economic ties.

Maci Bookout Defends Herself For Putting Son Bentley, 11, On ‘Very Strict Diet’ To Achieve Wrestling Dream

Maci Bookout took to Twitter to respond to backlash over the diet she has put her son on to help achieve his wrestling ambitions.

David Ayer Says a Suicide Squad Director’s Cut Would Be Easy

According to David Ayer, it would be easy to re-tool 2016's Suicide Squad into the film he originally intended to release.

Sports media mailbag: Steve Somers is the one WFAN legend who isn’t going anywhere

You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of regularly published mailbags. In

COVID-19: Cyprus to pay medical bill if tourists catch virus

Cyprus hopes to attract tourists after its coronavirus lockdown by paying the medical costs of anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 while holidaying on the island, officials said Wednesday. Th...

Kano govt sets up nine COVID-19 sample collection centres - Official

The Kano State Government has set up nine COVID-19 sample collection centres to enhance detection and response to the pandemic, an official has said.

Fall in air pollution from traffic since Covid-19 restrictions

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nitrogen dioxide levels have dropped in tandem with the sharp fall in car use over the past months.

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.

2020 budget: NASS suspends holiday to consider revised appropriation bill

The National Assembly, the legislative arm of the country, has put its holiday on hold in order to reconvene and consider the 2020 revised budget on Thursday.

Gujarat: 17-year-old girl flogged in public for eloping; three booked

The video of the incident surfaced on social media Wednesday, after which the police identified the accused and booked them. No arrests have been made so far.

Gujarat: Three booked for flogging 17-year-old girl who allegedly eloped

The police in Chhota Udepur said that the girl’s relatives thrashed her with a stick in public view on May 21.

£4m funding for St Andrews firm developing ‘revolutionary’ drug to prevent and treat Covid-19

A St Andrews University spin out company has raised £4 million to allow clinical tests on a revolutionary drug that could prevent and treat Covid-19.

[Update: Available] Microsoft Edge’s Surf game looks like more fun than Google Chrome’s Dino

Google Chrome has its famous 'Dino' offline game, but Microsoft's new Chromium-based Edge is about to add a new "Surf" mini-game for when you're offline.

Exiled ex-minister rubbishes Govt third force claim on abductions

Exiled former deputy higher education minister Godfrey Gandawa rubbished claims by the Government that there was a third force behind the abduction of three Movement for Democratic Change female members last week.

United Nations to honour five Indian peacekeepers posthumously

Major Ravi Inder Singh Sandhu and Sergeant Lal Manotra Tarsem, who served with the UN Mission in South Sudan; Sergeant Ramesh Singh with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon; Private Johnsion Beck with the UN Disengagement Observer Force and Edward Agapito Pinto, who served in a civilian capacity with the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in Congo, will posthumously receive the Dag Hammarskjold Medal on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed on May 29.

World War Z update 1.17 rolls out game fixes

Developer Saber Interactive have rolled out their newest title update for popular co-op survival game, World War Z.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdhqxe9M1UY&feature=emb_titlePatch 1.17 i

Details of heated meeting that will have Uhuru, Ruto, & Murathe in the same room

The meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow

B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week

VICTORIA - British Columbia didn't report any new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there have been 11 additional cases of the virus."I'm extremely pleas

Report: Quibi advertisers look to defer payments following disappointing launch

If you’re unfamiliar with Quibi, it’s a $4.99 per month subscription-based streaming platform packed with scripted and unscripted content that runs from around seven to ten minutes. It managed to attract plenty of big-name stars for its launch slate, including…

Obama’s Criticism Didn’t Set a Presidential Precedent

A meme circulating on Facebook -- and retweeted by President Donald Trump -- falsely claims former President Barack Obama is the "first ex-president to speak against [his] successor." Actually, many U.S. leaders criticized those who followed them into the White House.

Tamil star Jyotika readies ‘Pon Magal Vandhal’ for web release

Directed by JJ Fredrick, this courtroom drama follows a woman’s fight for justice

Trump Pledges Social Media Crackdown, D.C. Circuit Offers Its Version of Subtweet

A conservative group alleging its political viewpoints have been suppressed on Twitter and other platforms gets an interestingly-timed judgment.

Most Businesses Pessimistic About Speed Of Economic Recovery, Fed Reports

Health concerns, limited childcare and expanded unemployment are making it more difficult to bring employees back to work, the Fed said.

Identifying the Starting Points for COVID19 Treatment

News-Medical spoke to researchers from the German Primate Center on their research in determining the activation sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Nuclear delusions fuel North Korean ambitions

Japan should be especially worried by Pyongyang's announcement that it is strengthening its "nuclear war deterrence."

Tuning the surface gives variations to metal foils

Researchers reported how to give variations to single crystalline metal foils. Via the oxidation-led annealing plus seeded growth strategy, they obtained over 30 types of copper foils the size of A4 paper, which is roughly the same size as US legal paper.

Tuning the surface gives variations to metal foils

IBS researchers reported how to give variations to single crystalline metal foils. Via the oxidation-led annealing plus seeded growth strategy, they obtained over 30 types of copper foils the size of A4 paper (~30×21 cm2), which is roughly the same size as US legal.

Update | Huawei springs an unexpected MatePad Pro 5G launch on the Chinese market

The 5G version of Huawei's latest premium slate has been on the international market for some months now. However, it has not been available in this OEM's own home market. The company has rather abruptly announced that it will correct this situation tomorrow (March 27, 2020).

FG to release guidelines on school reopening

Kayode Oyero The Federal Government has said it would roll out the course of action for the reopening of schools in the country, The PUNCH reports. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force...

FG: We’ll release guidelines for reopening of schools

The federal government says it will roll out guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country. Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19, disclosed this during

Micron raises third-quarter revenue forecast

Micron raises third-quarter revenue forecast

Greg Chappell lacked man-management skills, John Wright let Sourav Ganguly lead from the front: Mohammad Kaif

Cricket News: Former Australian cricketer Greg Chapell's stint as coach of the Indian men's senior cricket team from 2005 to 2007 was a phase that was fraught with

NC condemns assault on senior cardiologist, seeks thorough probe into incident

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

NC condemns assault on cardiologist

National Conference on Tuesday expressed shock and concern over alleged harassment, assault and detention of senior interventional cardiologist,  Dr Syed

Governors meet Wednesday over financial autonomy for states’ judiciary, legislature

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) will meet on Wednesday to discuss the issue of financial autonomy for the states’ judiciary and legislature ...

Did you know Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor improvised on THESE parts while shooting for 'Agar Tum Saath Ho' song in 'Tamasha'?

According to reports, Ranbir Kapoor crying in the song, him walking away and Deepika following him – all these were not part of the narrative in the s

‘Not like Dominic Cummings!’ Boris Johnson’s dad and the 300-mile lockdown laptop trip

Stanley Johnson’s computer wasn’t working – so a University of Buckingham technician and his young son drove 150 miles during the lockdown to fix it.

EU to propose €750bn Covid recovery package for states

Ireland in line for grants of €1.9 billion in package weighted by how badly economies have been hit

EU to propose €750bn Covid-19 recovery package

Ireland in line for grants of €1.9bn in scheme weighted by how badly economies have been hit

Ralph Lauren Sales Slip In COVID-19 Crisis

The coronavirus shutdown in the U.S. caught the tail end of the company’s fiscal fourth quarter, pushing sales down 15 percent.

Reps accuse NDDC of illegal spending, insist on probe

The House of Representatives yesterday described the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as a “corrupt” agency that had been engaging

I believe President Buhari is leading Nigeria well, says Femi Adesina

Adesina has been in the eye of the storm recently following an article he wrote years ago about the president's new chief of staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari.

Expert calls for proposing video family reunions with N. Korea to mark 20th anniversary of summit

South Korea should propose video family reunions with North Korea next month to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first-ever inter-Korean summit in 2000, a top expert on North Korea said Wednesday. Suh Choo-suk, who also served as vice defense minister from 2017-2019, made the remarks during a forum, citing family reunions and coronavirus cooperation as among the most viable options for inter-Korean cooperatio...

US TV host Jimmy Fallon apologises for past blackface skit

US talk show host Jimmy Fallon has said he is "very sorry" for wearing blackface in a resurfaced skit from 20 years ago.

House of Reps to NDDC IMC: Blackmail won’t stop us from probing you

The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance while addressing newsmen in Abuja in response to various allegations levelled against the National Assembly and himself by Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, IMC Executive Director, Projects, on a television station on Monday

Jorginho's agent confirms transfer talks as Chelsea ace linked with summer move

Jorginho has been linked with an exit from Chelsea with Juventus keen on landing the midfielder

French optical maker Essilor bets on business rebound as India eases COVID-19 lockdown

Along with its associate companies, Essilor employs 5,000 people in India and exports optical products to Europe, the US and Canada.

Instagram brings commercials to IGTV to lure influencers

Instagram's IGTV is getting commercials and the company plans to share revenue.

Covid-19 fallout: Lower capex by states to weigh on EPC sector

As a result of the disruption caused by Covid-19, States staring at huge revenue deficits could reduce capital expenditure, thereby impacting the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) sector

Skiing is back in Colorado for lucky few with reservations

Skiing is back in Colorado after a more than two-month closure caused by the coronavirus, but only a few have been lucky enough to score reservations at the only reopened resort in the state.

We will have new world after Covid-19, balance of power between China and US will change: Rahul Gandhi

India News: "The most vulnerable COVID-19 places are nerve centres of globalisation. I feel we will have a new world after this virus. I also think it going to re

Apple To Reopen Approximately 100 US Retail Locations

Apple, which runs 510 retail locations throughout the globe, intends to open roughly 100 U.S. stores this week.

Amid Fatal Nursing Home Fiasco, Cuomo to Meet Trump at the White House

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Washington D.C. Wednesday for a meeting with President Trump at the White House. They are expected to discuss infrastructure and New York's ongoing efforts to reopen as the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic begins to slow.

1ST COVID autopsy series by LSUHealthNO pathologists reveals new cardiopulmonary findings

LSU Health New Orleans pathologists performed the first series of autopsies on African Americans who died from COVID-19 in New Orleans, and their findings provide new and critical information to guide patient management. The findings are published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

Aussies are heading back to shopping centres in high numbers as coronavirus restrictions start to ease, according to new data

More people are heading into shopping centres as coronavirus restrictions ease in Australia.

Philippines tries transport test run to prepare for commuter chaos

MANILA (Reuters) - Police in the Philippine capital did a dry run on Tuesday of measures to enforce social distancing on public transport and control the spread of coronavirus, a tricky task in a densely populated city known for its commuting chaos.

The Roberto Martinez phone call and Brendan Rodgers moments that changed everything for Swansea City legend Angel Rangel

The Swansea icon has opened up on the nature of his move to South Wales in 2007 as well as revealing how he wanted to leave the club

India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest in the world: Health Ministry

India has about 0.3 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 of population which is amongst the lowest in the world, against the statistics of 4.4 deaths per 100,000 population for the world, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Tuesday

Austerity package of as much as €14bn may be needed to control Covid-19 debt, warns fiscal watchdog Ifac

Spending of billions to support the recovery over the next few years is the right thing to do, but a new government soon after will face “difficult choices” over cuts and tax rises if it is to meet pledges over Sláintecare and housing, the head of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Advisory Council has warned.

Tamil Nadu registers 817 new Covid-19 cases, 139 came from other states

Chennai alone accounted for 66 per cent of the total cases on Wednesday, reporting 559 cases. Six people fell to the virus on Wednesday as the death toll went up to 133.

AI robots, automated popcorn dispensers: Cinemas in South Korea go contactless

SEOUL, May 27 (UPI) -- As South Korea continues to loosen its social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 outbreak, hard-hit movie theaters are trying to find ways to lure customers back.

Broseley church turning blue in thanks to NHS

Broseley All Saints Church is set to be say a very special thank you to the NHS tonight when the building turns blue.

Israeli Minister Calls on Twitter CEO to Ban Iran’s Khamenei

The Iranian leader is using Twitter “to promote hatred against the Jewish people and the State of Israel,” says newly-appointed Strategic Affairs Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen.

Tesla Cutting Car Prices to Spur Demand

The electric vehicle company had strong first-quarter results, but COVID-19 related lockdowns have put a damper on North American car sales.

Terrestrial bacteria can grow on nutrients from space

Interest in space exploration is increasing again. In the past decade, there has been renewed thinking about missions to the moon, perhaps even to Mars. As inevitable fellow travellers on the bodies of astronauts, spaceships, or equipment, terrestrial microorganisms will undoubtedly come into contact with extraterrestrial environments. Researchers from the Radboudumc describe in an article in Astrobiology that bacteria can survive on an 'extraterrestrial diet', which affected their pathogenic potential.

Terrestrial bacteria can grow on nutrients from space

In the past decade, there has been renewed thinking about human missions to the moon and perhaps even to Mars. Inevitably, terrestrial microorganisms on the bodies of astronauts, spaceships or equipment ...

Body of 5-year-old boy who went missing on Memorial Day found in Calif. river

After an exhaustive overnight search, a family member spotted the boy’s body floating in the water.

Thousands throng screening centre, UT arranges additional Shramik special train

Earlier only one train, with 1,600 passengers, was scheduled to depart from the city at 2 pm.

Planned Parenthood Testimony on Fetal Tissue Sales Contradicts Claims

A new video reveals the testimony of Planned Parenthood officials regarding the sale of aborted fetal tissue contradicts their public claims.

Britvic defers dividend as Covid-19 impacts business

Revenue declines as pandemic restrictions impacts on-the-go sales

Covid-19 package — World and India

Thomas Carlyle called economics “a dismal science”. Multiple opinion production by dismal economic scientists continued into the 21st century.

New York Stock Exchange partially reopens as US COVID-19 deaths near 100,000

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) partially reopened its iconic trading floor on Tuesday after a two-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Depression viewed differently when thought to be biological

People who believe more strongly that depression is biologically caused also tend to think it is more severe and long lasting, compared to those who see less of a role for biological causes, a new Rutgers study finds.

Analysis: Trump's Conspiratorial Cruelty and Impulsive Feuding is One of Joe Biden's Greatest 2020 Assets

Reality Check.

Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque to reopen Sunday ― Official

The Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem will reopen Sunday after a two-month closure due to the novel coronavirus, a senior official said.

Fauci Just Singled Out This Biotech Stock. Is It a Buy?

Out of all the coronavirus vaccine makers on the market, why did Dr. Anthony Fauci call out Moderna?

China buys more; will it be enough for Phase One?

The “phase one” trade agreement with China, one of President Trump’s top trade achievements, calls for Beijing to buy huge quantities of U.S. food, agricultural and seafood exports.

Iran Passes Law Banning Use of Israeli Technology

"Iran would go back to the world of 50 years ago, maybe more," one expert said. A quick look at how integral Israel is to modern life shows that this may, in fact, be a gross understatement.

Asteroid, climate change not responsible for mass extinction 215 million years ago

A team of University of Rhode Island scientists and statisticians conducted a sophisticated quantitative analysis of a mass extinction that occurred 215 million years ago and found that the cause of the ...

Kensington Palace hits back at claims Kate’s ‘exhausted and trapped by workload’

It was claimed Kate was "furious" with her long to-do list

Got $3,000? These 5 Beaten-Down Stocks Are Begging to Be Bought

Opportunity is knocking for investors with a long-term mindset.

Grab The eufy Security Video Doorbell For $99, Today Only

Amazon has a great sale on the eufy Security Video Doorbell today, as part of its Gold Box Deal of the Day. It is now priced at $99. That is down from its

Nigeria lucky to have Buhari – Adesina

John Ameh, Abuja Presidential spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, says Nigerians are lucky to have the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.),  as their leader. Adesina has come under fire fol...

Ponmagal Vandhal actor Jyotika: I want my kids to feel proud of me

Produced by Suriya, Jyotika's Ponmagal Vandhal will have its world premiere on Amazon Prime Video on May 29. Jyotika says the film is not just a thriller, it also has an important social message.

South American 'hit team' in midlands not 'far-fetched'

As seven people are being questioned about two separate drugs and crime operations, Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds examines the background to the arrests and seizures.

Four men held over probe into South American 'hit team'

Four men suspected of being part of a so-called "hit team" are being questioned at garda stations in the midlands after guns and ammunition were seized.

FG to inaugurate 200,000 capacity yam storage facility in Benue

The federal government will, on June 9, inaugurate the 200, 000 capacity yam storage facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

FG builds 200,000 yam storage facility in Benue state for small businesses

The federal government will on Tuesday, June 9, inaugurate a 200,000 capacity yam storage facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Benue.

Why Dominic Cummings should be asked whether he believes Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese lab

The No 10 adviser’s blog suggests he may subscribe to the theory being used by the US right to whip up hostility towards China.

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.

Novel stimulation pattern helps relieve chronic pain

The vagus nerve plays an important role in our body. It consists of various fibres, some of which connect to the internal organs, but the vagus nerve can also be found in the ear. It is of great importance for various body functions, including the perception of pain.

Israel Discount Bank Q1 profit dips on spike in credit loss provision

JERUSALEM, May 27 (Reuters) - Israel Discount Bank reported a 31% decline in quarterly profit due to a sharp increase in credit loss expenses aimed to protect itself from potential bad loans stemming from the coronavirus outbreak.

Edo guber poll: Ize-Iyamu fault Obaseki over spread of Coronavirus with direct primaries

All progressive Congress (APC) Governorship aspirant, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has faulted the claim by Governor Godwin Obaseki that the use of the direct mode of primaries could lead to the spread of the Coronavirus infectious disease in Edo state. Speaking to reporters shortly after procuring the expression of interest and nomination forms at the party […]

Germany’s Scholz sees recovery fund as more than money

German finance minister talks to POLITICO about the need to look beyond national economies to make an EU that can work for decades to come.

India faces its worst locust swarm in nearly 30 years

India faces its worst locust swarm in nearly 30 years. According to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Director General Trilochan Mohapatra, the insects have attacked about 40,000 hectares of land.

Why Rivers went tough on errant hotels —Wike

Chukwudi Akasike and Sampson Itode, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has explained why the state shut down hotels in the state. Wike spoke on Tuesday when executive members of th...

Twitter's Trump 'Fact Check' Does Not Disclose Company Partnered with Groups Pushing Mail-In Ballots

Twitter for the first time put a fact-check label on tweets from President Trump, using the controversial tactic on messages that...

As Trump Smears Masks As ‘Politically Correct,’ Hannity Emphasizes Their Importance

Conservative Fox News host Sean Hannity, usually a reliable mouthpiece for President Donald Trump, took a rare stance at odds...

AC Milan eyeing Real Madrid and Napoli stars this summer

AC Milan are keen on signing a striker this summer

Suggested extra review due to inexperienced umpires: Kumble

New Delhi: ICC Cricket Committee chairman Anil Kumble says the inexperience of local umpires, who are expected to officiate in Test matches once action resumes post the COVID-19 pandemic, is the reason behind recommending an extra review, which accor

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski Shares Update On NBA’s Return-To-Play Plan

ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski has an important update regarding an NBA meeting that will take place this Friday.

Meltdown: CNN's Don Lemon Begs Twitter to Stop Protecting First Amendment Rights Over Trump's Tweets

As we’ve noted before, President Trump has broken the minds of liberal America, especially within their media sphere. I mean, it’s become totally unhinged. And CNN appears to be one of the prime hot spots for meltdowns from its hosts and reporters over this White House. It’s great. It’s great entertainment for sure—and Don Lemon keeps being a gold mine for these sorts of events.

Multifunctional e-glasses monitor health, protect eyes, control video games

Fitness tracker bracelets and watches provide useful information, such as step count and heart rate, but they usually can't provide more detailed data about the wearer's health. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have developed smart electronic glasses (e-glasses) that not only monitor a person's brain waves and body movements, but also can function as sunglasses and allow users to control a video game with eye motions.

Multifunctional e-glasses monitor health, protect eyes, control video game

Fitness tracker bracelets and watches provide useful information, such as step count and heart rate, but they usually can't provide more detailed data about the wearer's health. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have developed smart electronic glasses (e-glasses) that not only monitor a person's brain waves and body movements, but also can function as sunglasses and allow users to control a video game with eye motions.

Xbox Family Settings App will help parents manage their childrens’ gaming

Xbox has released a new Xbox Family Settings App for Android and iOS that will allow patents to help manage the gaming time of their children.

[Ivo Daalder] Our new Cold War with China: Not like the old Cold War

Are the United States and China heading for a new Cold War? Judging by some of the rhetoric and policies emanating from Beijing and Washington, it sure looks that way. Already tense, relations between the world’s two largest powers have deteriorated sharply since the lethal coronavirus first emerged in the eastern Chinese city of Wuhan and then rapidly spread across the globe. In the United States, Secretary ...

Bundesliga teams up with AWS to give football fans real-time match insights

AWS will gather player data to analyze Expected Goals and Average Positions in real-time.

Ukraine football: Premier League to restart with classic derby

Despite the current gap in the table, meetings between Shakhtar and Dynamo always prove to be heated affairs.

Mobile gaming is on the rise as people are stuck inside — and on their phones

Players turn to mobile for a quick pick-me-up.

Sendhil Ramamurthy sets the record straight about the ‘thakkali sambar’ controversy from ‘Never Have I Ever’

In an Instagram Live with The Hindu Weekend, the actor also announced he has done voice-work for two major video games, while chatting about his experiences as one of the few actors-of-colour in early 2000s Hollywood

Maharashtra govt to expedite Dharavi, other slum rehab projects post Covid-19

Awhad has already urged Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to take steps to move ahead with the redevelopment of Dharavi spread over nearly 600 acres in the heart of the countrys financial capital.

Safdie Brothers Sign First-Look TV Deal With HBO and A24

Josh and Benny Safdie have signed a two-year first-look TV deal with HBO, which will have A24 on board as an executive producer.

Safdie Brothers Turn to Television With First-Look HBO Deal

A24 will be executive producing the future TV projects.

"Not An Inch Due": Punjab Rejects Harayan's Claim On Assembly Building

Haryana Speaker Gian Chand Gupta said the state has not been given its full share in the assembly building since its creation over 50 years ago, a charge refuted by his Punjab counterpart Rana KP Singh who claimed that ''not an inch was due''.

NIS Diploma Course: 46 seats for eminent athletes, test to focus more on sporting aptitude

More sports News: The criteria for application has also been revamped completely with minimum academic qualification now required is matriculation (class X) instead of

SAI announces proposed revamp at NIS, top athletes to get direct entry for coaching courses

The proposed revamp of the National Institute of Sport’s admission policy will also ensure increased seats and an online exam system.

Property values yet to feel full Covid impact - Hibernia Reit

Impact of rent collection levels to date has been modest

Milkha Singh not impressed with lockdown of sports

More sports News: The Flying Sikh, as he is popularly called, said sportspersons do not need a lockdown, instead they should be allowed to train as much as they can but

[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.

COVID-19’s Spread: A Continental Disparity [Infographic]

So far at least, it seems like Africa is on a completely different trajectory to the rest of the world in terms of COVID-19 cases.

New Zealand police rescue 2 hikers after 19 days in wilderness

May 27 (UPI) -- Searchers on Wednesday found two lost hikers alive after they spent nearly three weeks in the remote wilderness of a rugged national park in New Zealand, authorities said.

LG gets orders for 20M OLED iPhone screens this year, ending Samsung monopoly

While Samsung has so far had the exclusive contract for flagship OLED iPhone screens, we learned last November that this is set to change – with LG ...

'Your career will be over and you won’t be able to play anymore': Curtly Ambrose recalls threatening Steve Waugh

One of the most heated arguments in cricket could be recalled between West Indies legend Sir Curtly Ambrose and Australia captain Steve Waugh during a Test match in Trinidad in 1995.

Imelda May 'had to fight tooth and nail' to bring her poetry to the masses

‘That made me do it more - not in spite, but it magnified how much I believed in it.'

Buy Birla Corporation; target of Rs 610: ICICI Direct

ICICI Direct is bullish on Birla Corporation has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 610 in its research report dated May 26, 2020.

India has lowest fatality rate, claims health ministry

NEW DELHI, May 26: The Health Ministry on Tuesday reeled out statistics to claim India is among the countries having the lowest COVID-19 fatality rate but ruled out complete end of the lockdowns since the battle against the dreaded virus has to go on as India won't be immune from it in the near future.Its joint secretary Lav Srivastava told a Press conference here that India's fatality rate has come down from 3% to 2.87% compared to the world's rate of 4%. The average fatality rate per lakh the world over is 4.5 per lakh population while it is 0.3 deaths per lakh in India. At the same time, he said the recovery rate is also improving to 41.61.He factored this success to an early lockdown, social distancing and increase of the health infrastructure. As ICMR director general Balram Bhargav pointed out India had just one lab in Pune for testing but the ramp up resulted in 612 labs testing in more than one shift, 480 of which are the government labs and remaining private.In reply to a question, Dr Bhargav remained…

Pawan Kalyan’s Vakeel Saab Shoot On Hold Until July; Read Deets Inside!

A recent report claims that the makers of Vakeel Saab are planning to resume the shoot only after July. It is said that the Power Star Pawan Kalyan might not join the team to resume the shoot in July. The actor is currently busy dubbing for Vakeel Saab.

'Stateless': Netflix gives first look at Cate Blanchett series

May 27 (UPI) -- Netflix is giving a glimpse of the new series Stateless.

Silent Hill is officially back… as DLC for Dead By Daylight

Rumours about a new Silent Hill continue to rumble around the internet but Pyramid Head isn't waiting for his own game to make a comeback.

Lithuanian man (34) in court over murder of man in north Belfast

A Lithuanian man has been charged with the murder of another man whose body was found in a house in Belfast.

Some Aer Lingus cabin crew to be temporarily laid off

Aer Lingus has told its Shannon-based cabin crew that they are to be temporarily laid off, while those based in Dublin and Cork are to see rosters and pay reduced from 50% to 30% of normal.

UP eyeing post-covid investment from US, Japan, Korea: Industry minister

Admits labour migration posing a challenge to industrial revival; no special approval needed to start operations for new MSME units for next 3 years

Low crude oil prices helped India save Rs 25,000 crore: Dharmendra Pradhan

‘Government will reinvest that money for the welfare of the people

New protocol for organic synthesis using organoboron compounds and visible-light

The generation of alkyl radicals was achieved by direct visible-light excitation of the organoborate complex, which was designed and synthesized from 'boracene,' which has a boron atom in the tetracene-like skeleton. The alkyl radicals thus obtained could be used as a carbon source for chemical reactions, enabling the synthesis of complicated/bulky organic compounds. The present study offers a new protocol for organic synthesis, which is expected to accelerate e.g. drug discovery.

New protocol for organic synthesis using organoboron compounds and visible-light

Alkyl radicals are carbon radicals of normal chain and branched chain alkanes, available as reaction intermediates even at late stages of synthesis. Recently, it has become possible to generate alkyl ...

Putin gets invitation from UK's Johnson on coronavirus vaccine summit: Kremlin

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take part in a summit on the coronavirus vaccine, but no decision has been made yet on participation, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Leading doctor dismisses claims by Ryanair chief that it's safe to fly again

Dr Scally told RTÉ radio’s Today programme that he did not know where Mr O’Leary had received his information, and that he was not certain that Mr O’Leary had the best interests of his customers at heart.

2021 BMW 5 Series updates, upgrades are beyond skin-deep

2021 BMW 5 Series gets a new look, plug-in hybrid variant, and more tech

Quebec comes to rescue of struggling Cirque du Soleil

The Quebec government on Tuesday offered a conditional loan of US$200 million to Cirque du Soleil, the world's most famous circus troupe, which is struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Death of 'Mr Big' stirs memories of Singapore's gangland past

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Early one October morning in 1969, Singapore police found the body of a man dumped in a storm drain. He had been stabbed to death, police said, in what became one of the country’s most notorious gang killings.

Online UK grocery spending hits record in lockdown shopping spree

Overal­l UK grocer­y sales increa­sed by 13% year-on-year

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.

NHL to return for 24-team playoffs but warns Canadian quarantine rules may keep games in the U.S.

Six Canadian teams remain in the hunt for the Stanley Cup, the most since the spring of 1993, when six were still standing at the end of the full regular season. Only the Ottawa Senators are out

ISS commander hails today's SpaceX launch as 'step towards the future'

SpaceX will become the first private company to send astronauts into space

RBI’s loan moratorium may spell trouble for NBFCs looking for funds, as investors’ trust weakens

The effect of loan moratorium is expected to make a dent in the liquidity profiles of non-banking finance companies.

DVE vs BGR Dream11 Prediction : DARK VIEW Explorers vs BOTANIC GARDEN Rangers Best Dream 11 Team for Vincy Premier League

DVE vs BGR Dream11 Prediction: DARK VIEW Explorers vs BOTANIC GARDEN Rangers – 27 May 2020 (St. Vincent)Dark View Explorers will take on BOTANIC GARDEN Rangers in the 17th game of the Vincy T10 Super League which will be played at the Vale Sports Complex in St. Vincent. Both of these teams are almost at the same position in the league table with Rangers winning one more game than the Explorers. However, Explorers have played better cricket than the Rangers and would like to win this game to come level with them. Rangers, on the other hand, have won their games in the end and that is also a good thing.Pitch Report – This is a good cricketing wicket. Batsmen are getting the reward of playing good shots and there is good support for the bowlers too.  Match Details :Time:- 8.00 PM IST, Live on Fancode Probable XI for both sides:-DARK VIEW  Explorers – Deron Greaves, Shamman Hooper, Lindon James, Kody Horne, Sealron Williaams, Andrew Thomas, Javid Williams, Darius Martin, Davian Barnum, Kemran Strough, Ojay Matthews.…

DVE v BGR Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Playing 11 Updates for Today's Vincy T10 League Match - May 27th, 2020

Here are a few fantasy tips and predictions to help pick your Dream11 team for DVE v BGR match of Vincy T10 League.

To meet revenue shortfall, Punjab to go for additional borrowing amid corona crisis

The state governments have extremely limited fiscal space, especially after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax.

The Steps To Return To Action

Two months ago we saw the NHL season come to a halt and now we might have a true guideline to get play re-started this summer. Commissioner Gary Bettman appeared live on Sportsnet’s Tim and S…

In a Tight Corner

States finally have headroom to borrow more from the market. But there's a cost to it

Former dual star David Herity says playing football in Kilkenny like serving in the army

The retired dual star reckons he's a better footballer than he is a hurler

Punjab issues advisory for international, domestic travellers entering State

Following Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh’s announcement mandating quarantine for people entering Punjab, the State Health Department on Tuesday issued a detailed advisory specifying health protocol and procedure for international as well as domestic travellers coming by air, rail and by

Pakistan: Kasur policeman held for killing teen boy who resisted rape

The incident occurred on Eid Al Fitr, when the victim, Sami-ur-Rehman was going for prayer

WHO Chief Thanks UK’s Johnson for Support After ‘Very Good’ Phone Call

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday thanked UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for support for the global...

Electric cars covering more mileage than petrol cars

EVs nudge ahead of petrol in distance stakes as car makers boast of charging speeds

Electric cars covering more kilometres than petrol models

EVs nudge ahead of petrol in distance stakes as car makers boast of charging speeds

Boeing Job Cuts to Start Hitting Seattle-Area Workers This Week

Boeing Co. is poised to unveil deep job cuts to its Seattle-area engineering ranks this week as the planemaker shrinks its workforce to cut costs amid the sharpest contraction in aviation history.

Dundee United forward Lawrence Shankland reveals all on reported Sunderland interest last summer

Shankland was heavily linked with a move to Sunderland last summer

Donald Trump suggests social media could be shut down due to bias against conservatives

After Twitter labeled some of Donald Trump's recent tweets as misinformation, the U.S. President has suggested that social media could be shut down over fears that they silence conservative opinions.

Plant science discovery may help treat allergies and immune deficiencies

A collaboration led by Texas A&M AgriLife researchers has identified an early immune response step that could have broad-ranging implications for crop, animal and human health.

Watch: Sonu Sood urges migrants to wear masks as they leave for their hometown

Sonu Sood has been ruling the headlines for excellent work for the migrant workers. Due to COVID-19 lockdown, migrant workers are the worst hit groups

First independent test of proposed subphenotypes of COVID-19-related ARDS

In a new paper published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, researchers have been unable to produce two theorized subphenotypes of COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Edmunds compares 2020 Subaru Outback and Hyundai Santa Fe

Subaru has redesigned its popular Outback for the 2020 model year. It’s roomier and better equipped with the latest safety and technology features. But Suba

Wealthy parents are paying to have their kids homeschooled by professionals for up to 5 hours a day, and it shows how the pandemic is widening the gaps in America's education system

Afraid that COVID-19 school shutdowns will make their kids fall behind, some rich parents are paying up to $60 an hour for professional homeschooling.

What if Wednesday | What if BCCI didn’t invite Windies for Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell series

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar - the name was enough to bring millions of memories and zillions of records to the mind for a cricket fan and his retirement was itself an occasion of enormous significance. The way Mumbai rose up to it, with India being in sync, it contoured to be a celebration.

Piatek penalty denies 10 man Leipzig

Krzysztof Piatek scored an 82nd-minute penalty for Hertha Berlin as they continued their impressive form under new boss Bruno Labbadia.

Ahmedabad: Wife of Jnanpith award winner Chaudhary dies of Covid-19

Speaking with The Indian Express, Raghuveer Chaudhary (82) said that Paruben was admitted to Apollo Hospital last week after her health deteriorated following urinary tract infection and other complications.

Researchers date age of the oldest-known forest in West Junggar region, China

As one of the five major extinction events in Earth history, the Frasnian-Famennian boundary (FFB) crisis caused dramatic reductions in marine and terrestrial diversity.

Big job losses in South Africa – Here are the sectors which are the worst affected

The CCMA recently opened its doors and immediately experienced a big influx of people who lost their jobs.

Andhra’s corona tally now 2,787 with 68 new cases

Andhra Pradesh reported 68 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, taking the state's tally to 2,787.

Errol Morris Doc on 'High Priest of LSD' Timothy Leary Heads to Showtime

Errol Morris' feature documentary is inspired by "Tripping the Bardo with Timothy Leary: My Psychedelic Love Story" and will debut later this year

Amazon in talks to buy driverless car start-up Zoox

Acquisition would be first by ecommerce group of an autonomous vehicle company

Sars, Ebola and Mers were near misses that led us to believe Covid-19 would pass us by too

Each briefly threatened to become a pandemic, before subsiding.

There's A Good Chance The Ford Bronco Will Go Electric

Ford's hotly anticipated new Bronco is on the way, and it might be poised to launch sooner than we'd though...

Apple Fixes iOS 13.5 App Store Bug That Prevented Users From Opening Certain Apps

Apple fixes iOS 13.5 App Store bug that prevented users from opening certain apps as numerous apps saw updates in the App Store.

World’s top companies, including Apple, borrowed $1 trillion in just five months

Borrowing a trillion dollars has rarely been cheaper for the world's biggest companies, and the likes of Oracle, Apple, and Boeing are taking advantage.

The number of people who clean their phones in the US may have doubled due to Covid-19

Most modern phones are made of materials on which pathogens, Covid-19 included, can survive on for up to 120 hours. Accordingly, bodies such as the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that they be cleaned once a day. New research suggests that up to 44% of users do so now, compared to about half this number prior to the pandemic.

The number of people who clean their phones daily in the US may have doubled due to Covid-19

Most modern phones are made of materials on which pathogens, Covid-19 included, can survive on for up to 120 hours. Accordingly, bodies such as the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that they be cleaned once a day. New research suggests that up to 44% of users do so now, compared to about half this number prior to the pandemic.

Seoul stocks open slightly lower on escalating US-China tensions

South Korean stocks opened lower Wednesday on souring Sino-American relations, bucking overnight gains on Wall Street amid hopes of economic reopening. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 6.49 points, or 0.32 percent, to 2,023.29 in the first 15 minutes of trading. The weak start came after a news report suggested the US Treasury Department could freeze assets of Chinese officials and busin...

South Korean national drops plan to leave country

A South Korean national who had come as a technical expert to probe into the styrene vapour leak from LG Polymers plant in Visakhapatnam, dropped his plan to leave the country in the last minute, on W

Golden Globes Amends Rules to Accommodate Anthology Series, Censored Foreign-Language Films

Wednesday's announcement comes on the heels of two others by the HFPA in which it tinkered with the rules ahead of its 2021 ceremony.

Delhi: Thousands homeless after fire in shanties

NEW DELHI: Thousands of residents of a transit camp in Tughlaqabad in southeast Delhi were left homeless in the scorching heat after a major fire gutt.

More peacekeeping operations, fewer troops in 2019: Report

The number of multilateral peace operations, both by the UN and others, rose by just one to 61, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Croatia welcomes tourists braving coronavirus crisis

KRILO-JESENICE, Croatia (Reuters) - A few intrepid European tourists have returned to Croatia’s picturesque Adriatic coast, where the owners of yachts and campsites are hoping their relative isolation will bring the numbers up over the next six weeks.

'No Massive Forest Fires in Uttarakhand': Forest Department Clarifies Fake News

As it reportedly 'rained in some parts of the state' on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Forest Department calls out fake news and 'old and wrong visuals' about forest fires being shared on social media

Mailed-in votes often wind up missing in action

The coronavirus has been a killer of the conventional. Even as health dangers diminish, pressure is building for a radical shift in long-standing custom for the way the nation elects its leaders. Vote

Uni may move hall residents to house overseas students

The University of Auckland is considering moving domestic students out of halls of residence to make way for returning international students that...

Work begins to allow international students to return to NZ universities

Report from RNZ Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said today that work is underway to allow international students to return to New Zealand.

Chris Evans AKA Captain America REVEALS His Favourite Avengers: Endgame Moment & It’s Of Course With Robert Downey Jr

Chris Evans bid goodbye to Captain America and Marvel Cinematic Universe after Avengers: Endgame. His contract with MCU ended with this 2019 films. Along with Chris, 'Iron Man' Robert Downey Jr also

GoI lets 122 Kashmiri prisoners call home on Eid

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

BREAKING: DSS Releases Detained Akwa Ibom Journalist After Public Outcry

Carter was arrested by the DSS on April 27, 2020 over a private phone conversation with an anonymous medical doctor, which the Akwa Ibom State Government alleged castigated the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Dominic Ukpong, over his poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pauline Hanson issues Queensland ultimatum on borders

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has written to the Queensland premier demanding the Labor government reopen the state's borders by 4pm on Thursday.

It's not a scam: Watch for stimulus debit cards in the mail

The Treasury Department has mailed nearly 4 million economic impact payments to Americans via a prepaid debit card.

Not a scam: Watch for stimulus debit cards in the mail

The Treasury Department has mailed nearly 4 million economic impact payments to Americans via a prepaid debit card.

Inspectors find Glasgow's Barlinnie jail 'not fit for purpose'

Inspectors say urgent improvements must be made to Glasgow's Barlinnie jail, which is not due to be replaced until 2025

Simulated sunlight kills SARS CoV-2 on surfaces in 7 to 14 minutes

Simulated sunlight could effectively kill severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that is responsible for the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints

The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.

Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints

The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.

UN experts call on governments to protect rights of migrants during pandemic

UN experts call on governments to protect rights of migrants during pandemic

Desperate single dads form long queue outside food bank so they can feed their kids

Shocking footage shows the men inside Elephant and Castle shopping centre in a long line leading up to the office of the Dad's House food bank in south east London

Buhari will be showcased as COVID-19 hero in Africa, says Garba Shehu

The senior special assistant to the president, Mallam Garba Shehu, has predicted that Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will be showcased as a COVID-19 hero.

Amid India-China border standoff, Army Commanders Conference begins

The sessions by the Northern and Eastern Commands would be of particular interest as they cover the border with China.

Gmail on the web gets its biggest settings overhaul in years

Gmail’s desktop interface has got a whole bunch of customization options — some from its early days and others that were introduced as part of

Kathy Griffin says Trump should inject deadly syringe 'with nothing but air inside'

Comedian Kathy Griffin is under fire again after she suggested President Trump inject himself with a potentially deadly air-filled syringe.

BS Yediyurappa Following PM By Not Fulfilling COVID-19 Package Promise: Siddaramaiah

Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Wednesday hit out at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government for allegedly "betraying" the people by not fulfilling its Rs 1,610 crore COVID-19 package promise.

MP Board 12th Exam 2020: MPBSE releases revised timetable for pending papers, issues health guidelines in view of COVID-19

Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has announced the revised time table for the pending MP Board Class 12 exams 2020

Report: West Ham eyeing raid on Chelsea for loanee Tiemoue Bakayoko

French outlet Le10Sport have claimed that West Ham United are keeping a ‘very close’ eye on Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko who has been on loan at Monaco during the 2019-20 campaign. Bakayoko, 25, joined Chelsea in the summer of 2017 from Monaco for a fee of £35million (Telegraph) – but has since been labelled a […]West Ham reportedly want to sign Tiemoue Bakayoko from Chelsea this summer, with the Frenchman unlikely to have a future at Stamford Bridge.

Centre clear air, says educational institutions not allowed to open yet

Govt rejects media reports that the Home Ministry has permitted all states to open schools

How to watch Legendary online: stream the new HBO Max show from anywhere

Shawam! New reality TV show drops with HBO Max launch - here's how to watch Legendary online and stream it from anywhere right now.

Why quant legend says it's 26 days to a new normal

A new measure of how long investors see the COVID crisis lasting from quant legend Dan diBartolomeo neatly tells the story of growing optimism.

SSC exams: TS mulls special rooms for those from containment zones

Given the prevailing health crisis, the Education Department is planning to have special rooms in examination centres for students from containment areas while appearing for the pending SSC exams.

'I'd think about going' - Gonzalo Higuain drops hint amid Wolves and Newcastle claims

The former Chelsea striker emerged as a shock target for Wolves and Newcastle United earlier this week

EU pledges €40b for ‘just transition’ from fossil fuels

BRUSSELS, May 27 — The European Commission has increased five-fold its proposed European Union fund to wean carbon-intensive regions off fossil fuels, with fresh cash from a new recovery fund to help Europe’s ailing economies rebound after the coronavirus pandemic. Countries are already...

Deal of the Day: eufy Security, Wi-Fi Video Doorbell 26% off for just $99.99

With today's Deal of the Day at Amazon, you can save $36 off on a 2K video doorbell by eufy. If you decide to get it, you won't even be locked into any sort of cloud subscription for recordings. Neat!

Inhaler’s Elijah Hewson on Influences, Debut Album Prep and New Single ‘Falling In’

Get to know Dublin's rising rock outfit

Coronavirus: NCDC announces 276 new cases, total soars to 8,344

Fresh 276 cases of Covid-19 have been announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday, bringing the total infection to 8,344, with 16 new deaths.

[Update 4: All Builds Back] OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series get OxygenOS Open Beta 14/4 with new ambient display clocks and May 2020 patches

OnePlus is rolling out OxygenOS Open Beta 14/4 for the OnePlus 7/7Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro, with new ambient display clocks and May 2020 patches.

Once A House Painter, This Artist’s Stunning Bollywood Murals Are A Must-See in Mumbai

From making mural of Amitabh Bachchan, Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa to the close-up shot of the Irrfan Khan, Ranjit Dahiya brings Bollywood alive with his artwork

Retail Reopening Hinges On Dangerous Discounts

Retailers want to bring shoppers back into stores, but discounting could have repercussions.

Covid-19: Did a late-night letter from 20 senior lawyers change SC mind on migrants?

India News: Did a late night letter from 20 renowned advocates including P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, C U Singh, Vikas Singh, Prashant Bhushan, Iqbal Chagla, Aspi

Airlines given $123 billion in state aid – IATA

While governments are coming to the rescue of embattled airlines, the International Air Transport Association points out that $67 billion of the $123 billion committed so far would have to be repaid

Samsung official says Galaxy S20 parts orders haven’t been halted

A few weeks back, a report from the Taiwanese media claimed that Samsung decided to temporarily halt Galaxy S20 component orders from Taiwanese suppliers on account of poor sales caused by the COVID-1

Royal Bank: Fiscal 2Q Earnings Snapshot

TORONTO (AP) _ Royal Bank Of Canada (RY) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $1.11 billion. The bank, based in Toronto, said it had earnings of 74 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 77 cents per share. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts …

Brown says learning must be accelerated on Seahawks O-line

Whenever the Seattle Seahawks finally get together in person, Duane Brown will see plenty of unfamiliar faces on the offensive line.

On this day: Nasser Hussain calls time on his playing career

Batsman captained England into a new era.

MAC says Taiwan will never 'abandon Hong Kong'

MAC emphasizes Taiwanese president seeking to safeguard rights of Hongkongers

Kellyanne Conway Compares Voting In Person To Standing In Line At Georgetown Cupcake, Which Is Delivery-Only

The comment is part of an all out assault on mail-in voting by the Trump administration.

OpenSSH to deprecate SHA-1 logins due to security risk | ZDNet

Breaking a SHA-1-generated SSH authentication key now costs roughly $50,000, putting high-profile remote servers at risk of attacks.

OpenSSH To Deprecate SHA-1 Logins Due To Security Risk

OpenSSH, the most popular utility for connecting to and managing remote servers, has announced today plans to drop support for its SHA-1 authentication scheme. From a report: The OpenSSH team cited security concerns with the SHA-1 hashing algorithm, currently considered insecure. The algorithm was b...

Beatsource brings streaming integration to Pioneer DJ rekordbox

Beatsource, the definitive force in music, is sharing their technology with music company Pioneer DJ rekordbox for the first time today.

Unemployment insurance in Filipino workers’ future?

"For now, Filipino workers rendered jobless by COVID-19 have to settle for Social Amelioration Program payments."   The recently concluded contest for the position of Democratic Party candidate in this year’s US Presidential election was largely fought, as far as the leading candidates were concerned, along ideological lines. Two of the candidates – Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren – pitched ‘progressive’ (read: socialistic) ideas to the Democratic faithful, while another candidate, former Vice-President Joe Biden, stayed, safely, left of center. Sanders and Warren advocated Federal government intervention in, among other things, the health care and education sectors via subsidies and grants. Biden moved very cautiously in that direction.

Tracee Ellis Ross debuts her singing voice in new film 'The High Note'

The movie, which will be released on home video-on-demand platforms on Friday, gives Ross her long-awaited chance to sing on screen.

Zampatti: Made in Australia move crucial to industry's survival

Local fashion designers have welcomed government discussions on boosting the country's textile and manufacturing sector post COVID-19.

Bolsonaro follows Trump on virus, and then some

Known for their shared talent for vitriol, social media rants and riling up their conservative bases, Trump and Bolsonaro have followed the same script on the virus: downplay its severity, don't sweat the facts, bet big on hydroxychloroquine, get the economy reopened.

NHAI offers 'COVID loan' to private operators at 2% more than bank rate

The NHAI will disburse 'COVID-19 loan' within 60 days of receiving a valid request from the concessionaire. The loans will be granted only to those parties who are not in default of contractual obligations as on February 19, 2020

Guards, vegetable vendors in ICMR list of frontline workers who need testing

Symptomatic healthcare workers were eligible for testing from the very start, but inclusion of other frontline workers was the big takeaway of the last testing strategy revision.

Coronavirus Positive Woman Delivers Healthy Twin Girls At Hyderabad Hospital

A coronavirus positive woman gave birth to twins at Hyderabad's Gandhi hospital today making it the fifth case of a COVID-19 patient to deliver at the hospital.

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, …

Bokaro reports 2 new Covid cases

Two new positive cases of Coronavirus infection have been found in Bokaro district, they have returned from Mumbai, informed Mukesh Kumar Deputy Commissioner Bokaro on Tuesday. Aged about 40 years, both are residents of Nawadih block, were admitted at COVID Hospital at Bokaro General Hospital

Mario Balotelli set to be released by Brescia - two years before contract expires

Mario Balotelli only joined Brescia last summer but his spell with the Serie A side looks to be over after clashing with president Massimo Cellino

The World Trade Organisation responds to claims over reports regarding Saudi Arabia and TV piracy

Newcastle United fans are awaiting news on the buy-out of the club but have still yet to receive a positive outcome

Minuscule tracking devices give unprecedented peek into how cells change with time

For the first time, scientists have introduced minuscule tracking devices directly into the interior of mammalian cells, giving an unprecedented peek into the processes that govern the beginning of development.

Apple to reopen about 100 more US retail stores this week

The company has already reopened locations across Australia, Canada, Austria, Germany, South Korea, Italy and Switzerland, and plans to start opening stores in Japan and Sweden this week.

Eric Garner’s mom says video of George Floyd’s death is ‘recurring nightmare’

The harrowing viral video of an unarmed black man being pinned down by a white Minneapolis police officer is forcing Eric Garner’s mother to relive the searing pain of her son’s 2014 death all

M&G buys adviser platform from Royal London

Acquisition of £14bn-in-assets business will help newly listed asset manager push further into retail market

Why You Can't Watch HBO Max On A Fire Stick — Yet

It’s here, it’s here! After much anticipation, HBO Max launched on May 27, complete with a few brand new originals and a whole library of classic content. Unfortunately, Amazon users won't be able to watch HBO Max on a Fire Stick, at least not yet.…

875 Commit Suicide During Lockdown In Nepal

The country has been under lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, since March 24.

COVID-19: 875 people commit suicide during lockdown in Nepal

The country has been under lockdown, against coronavirus disease, since March 24.

Malaysians Stuck In Kampungs After Celebrating Hari Raya May Get Fired By Employers

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob now challenges those who managed to slip past interstate borders to return home before their employers fire them for not showing up at work.

M'sians Who Defied CMCO To Balik Kampung Could Lose Jobs If They Fail To Return To Work

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri now challenges those who managed to slip past interstate borders to return home before their employers fire them if they do not report to work after two consecutive days.

Bridgnorth Carnival Queen prepares for national beauty pageant

Last year's Bridgnorth Carnival Queen is set to hit the catwalk of a national beauty pageant final.

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.

Land at the centre of planning row in south Manchester shut while investigation work into potential asbestos contamination carried out

'We have acted at the earliest opportunity to put protection measures in place and conduct a detailed inspection'

Samsung Money is the company’s new Samsung Pay-linked debit card program

Another tech company debit card.

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.

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.

BC Ferries losing up to $1.5 million each day as pandemic tanks ridership

The company does not qualify for the wage subsidy

Government's public health message 'weakened' by handling of Dominic Cummings controversy, says Andy Burnham

But the mayor stopped short of joining calls for the special adviser's resignation

Reopening leader says liability protection key in SC

The leader of governor's committee studying how to best reopen South Carolina after the coronavirus said one of the most critical pieces of unfinished business is protecting businesses from lawsuits i

5 Stocks to Start Investing in 2020

These top businesses can form the foundation of your investment portfolio.

Meta-analysis of latest second-line treatments for status epilepticus

Status epilepticus (SE) is the most common neurologic emergency, with rates estimated between 1.3 and 81 cases per 100,000 people per year.

Donald Trump: Widespread Vote-by-Mail Will 'Destroy this Country'

President Donald Trump continued to berate Democrats for pushing vote-by-mail despite concerns about voter fraud.

Maharashtra records staggering 97 COVID-19 deaths, highest number of single-day deaths until now

Covid-19 deaths in the state came perilously close to 100 on Tuesday, with Maharashtra recording 97 fatalities, the highest number of single-day deaths until now.

'It was painful': Itoje used lockdown to finally watch RWC final loss to Springboks

England lock Maro Itoje has taken a long time to get over the "painful" Rugby World Cup loss to South Africa in November last year.

Primark's new rules for when stores reopen

Shops will be allowed to welcome back customers in England from June 15

Country under state of emergency until June 30

The Nation/ANN - The Cabinet resolved on Tuesday (May 26) to extend the state of emergency until the end of June, while Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin explained that the decree had been enforced in the first place because it allowed more than 40 laws to be tied together to allow for quick enforcement. He said this helped the government tackle the crisis more efficiently.

EU bailout package 'would be a game-changer' for Europe, analyst says

Guntram Wolff has told Euronews that if EU leaders can agree on a one-trillion bailout package for member states it would strengthen the bloc.

Salaries get chopped for many Americans who manage to keep jobs

Americans taking pay cuts 'might have little, and in some cases maybe nothing, left over after that for discretionary purchases'

Nursing home hit by 19 staff coronavirus cases given lifeline after new management takeover

A nursing home where 19 staff tested positive for coronavirus and which was ordered to move out residents is to be temporarily taken over by a new company.

Pay up or I’ll tell everyone you watch pornography

Online blackmailers have sent messages to thousands of people who may have watched child pornography

Frank Lampard's next step for Chelsea is to copy Borussia Dortmund with or without Jadon Sancho

The head coach said he is working on a long-term process and they could do worse than following in the footsteps of Germany's second-best team next season

Under new MOH Covid-19 policy, Malaysian athlete Jackie Wong finally discharged after months in Sibu Hospital

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — National hammer thrower Jackie Wong was finally discharged today after being hospitalised for more than two months for Covid-19, according to Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) president Datuk S.M. Muthu. He said doctors told Jackie that he need not go for further swab...

Supercomputing aids scientists seeking therapies for deadly bacterial disease

Francisella tularensis, a bacterium that causes the illness tularemia (also known as "rabbit fever"), is one of the most hostile organisms on the planet. Once the bacterium enters the body and tularemia ...

Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Sunday

As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually

Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Friday

As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually

Niger lost $120 million in arms deals over three years: government audit

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Almost 40% of the $312 million Niger spent on defence procurement contracts over the last three years was lost through inflated costs or materiel that was not delivered, according to a government audit of military contracts seen by Reuters.

MSI Prestige 14 A10SC laptop review: Appealing design, unappealing performance

The laptop does cost a little over Rs 1.2 lakhs and issues like USB 2.0, soft speakers, and the tendency to run hot just can’t be ignored.

11 Democrats Who Lied, on Twitter, About 'Fine People' in Charlottesville

Twitter does not apply the same standard to inaccurate or speculative claims by Democrats, like the Charlottesville "very fine people" hoax.

Disney to present reopening plan for Walt Disney World

LOS ANGELES, May 27 — Walt Disney Co will present its proposal for a phased reopening of its Orlando, Florida, theme parks to a local task force today, the company said in a statement. Disney closed theme parks around the world starting in January to help prevent the spread of the novel...

Absolute Merch Teams With Artists to Raise Money for Charity

Candler redirected the merch online and began working with bands to donate a portion of the proceeds.

What's behind the bank rally

The three forces driving the stunning rally in bank shares over the past few days speak to a change in the mood of local investors.  

PMVVY scheme modified! Senior citizens can get Rs 18,500 per month pension for 10 years

In the Modified PMVVY, the interest rate will keep varying depending on the financial year in which the investment is made.

Clean without scrubbing and using chemicals

Scientists have developed a self-cleaning metallic surface. Engineers structured an aluminum plate with a laser process in such a way that water droplets no longer adhere and dirt particles can be removed from the surface - completely without chemical cleaning agents or additional effort.

Clean without scrubbing and using chemicals

Dresden scientists have developed a self-cleaning metallic surface. A project team of Technische Universität Dresden and the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS structured an aluminium plate with a laser process in such a way that water droplets no longer adhere and dirt particles can be removed from the surface - completely without chemical cleaning agents or additional effort. The scientific evidence of the self-cleaning effect has been published in the journal 'Applied Surface Science'.

OIGARA: KCB Group remains resilient even in the face of a difficult period

The crisis will perhaps accelerate investments in digital channels.

MIUI 12 now features selective, free-shape screen capture to make live easier on the Xiaomi Mi 9T, Redmi K20 Pro and other devices

The latest update to MIUI 12 adds a very handy selective screenshot feature. Users on the latest nightly build on the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Redmi K20 Pro will be able to free-select screenshot areas while taking screenshots.

NFL Rumors: Eagles Could Acquire Leonard Fournette From Jaguars For Late-Round Pick, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

Although the Jacksonville Jaguars weren’t able to move Leonard Fournette during the 2020 NFL Draft, trade rumors have continued to swirl around the former No. 4 overall draft pick. And with the ...

Gran brutally attacked by colleague at wake reveals 'nightmare' of facing him at work

Elizabeth Richardson tells how the horrific assault at the hands of Grant Rankin left her suffering from depression and anxiety.

Gran battered by workmate during rammy at wake in East Kilbride pub

Grant Rankin, 25, admitted assaulting 52-year-old Elizabeth Richardson in Greenhills Bar when they were attending a wake for a colleague at DHL Sainsbury's.

Hammerson chief executive to step down

David Atkins to depart as shopping centre owner grapples with coronavirus fallout

Banks well-positioned to withstand COVID-19 hit as loan defaults expected to rise - Reserve Bank report

The latest Financial Stability Report uses 'stress tests' to assess bank resilience.

Pigeon arrested by Indian police on suspicion of being a SPY for Pakistan

A PIGEON has been detained by police on the India-Pakistan border after being accused of being a spy. The alleged operative was found on the Indian side having been painted pink and was carrying ar…

NC won’t initiate any political activity till all political leaders are released: Farooq

JAMMU, May 26: Amid speculations of Jammu Kashmir Apni Party forming an advisory council in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said his party won’t initiate any political activity till all the political leaders are released.“The National Conference will do no political activity till all the political leaders are released,” Farooq told.There were some reports that JKAP led by Altaf Bukhari was going to form an advisory council in Jammu and Kashmir.Former Chief Minster and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah has also flown to New Delhi on Monday triggering a wave of speculations that NC may also be weighing its options.“I don’t want comment whether Altaf Bukahri is forming any advisory council. You should ask that question to him. As far NC is concerned, we will initiate any political activity only when all the political leaders are released. Till then we can’t do anything,” Farooq added. NC Member Parliament Mohammad Akbar Lone also said they won’t initiate…

Next-Gen Ford F-150 Could Have Optional Generator For Off-Grid Work

A new report states Ford will offer an optional built-in generation for the 2021 F-150, ideal for or use on the job site or off-the-grid applications.

Hunger programme’s slow start leaves millions of children waiting

As child hunger soars to levels without modern precedent, an emergency programme Congress created two months ago has reached only a small fraction of the 30 million children it was intended to help.

Asia Session: Regional Equities Mixed On Hong Kong Tension; Oil Consolidates

Market Overview Analysis by MarketPulse (Jeffrey Halley) covering: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD. Read MarketPulse (Jeffrey Halley)'s latest article on Investing.com

Pentagon taking steps to relax ‘stop movement’ order | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Pentagon said today that a “conditions-based approach” will be taken to relax the “stop movement” order that has been in effect for troops since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

GAA Top 20: McCallin, McCann or McKieran - who is the greatest Antrim footballer of the last 50 years?

It was the only time in the last 50 years that Antrim football could boast of being ahead of Dublin, Tyrone, Armagh, Kildare, Donegal, Monaghan and 17 others while being equal with Kerry, Mayo, Meath, Cork, Sligo, Down. Only Offaly and Galway were ahead of them.

Timo Werner perfect for Liverpool: John Aldridge

Ex-Liverpool forward John Aldridge says RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner and his former club are "a marriage made in heaven". The Irishman made the comments ahead of Leipzig's Bundesliga clash with Hertha Berlin tomorrow morning (Singapore time). The Athletic's German...

Airborne science discovers complex geomorphic controls on Bornean forests

Using tree chemistry maps, high-resolution topography data, and computer models, researchers have uncovered new insights into the processes behind how life coevolved with our planet.

Ex-Nevada AG describes ballots 'piled up in apartments and trash cans and in hallways' due to mail-in voting

Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt echoed President Trump's concerns about mail-in voting Tuesday, telling "Tucker Carlson Tonight" that it will likely increase the risk of voter fraud in his state.

3 more COVID-19 deaths, 280 cases in Rajasthan

The novel coronavirus toll in Rajasthan rose to 173 on Wednesday with three more fatalities, while 280 new cases took the tally to 7,816, the Health Department said. The three more deaths were in

Bihar, UP outperform most states, Maharashtra tops with 15.26 lakh MSME registrations

As per data compiled by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Bihar ranked number 3 in MSME registration leaving behind the most populous state of Uttar Pradesh and the industrial states of Gujarat and Karnataka

What is HBO Max? And what isn’t it?

HBO and HBO Max’s convoluted relationship, explained.

Top news of the day: Students allowed to appear for CBSE exams from current location; Trump offers to ‘mediate or arbitrate’ between India and China, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

Lara Logan calls out media for ignoring 'devastating' effects of lockdowns on health care industry

Fox Nation host Lara Logan called out the media Tuesday for ignoring how economic lockdowns are causing damage to the health care industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Sweet 16: NHL playoffs qualifying round tough to predict

The NHL's regular season is over and the chase for the Stanley Cup is on if hockey returns this summer.

Citing cyclone relief work, Mamata asks PM Modi to intervene on Shramik trains being sent to state

"As per the government assessment, 8.13 lakh people were evacuated while 2 lakh are still in shelters. About 4.5 lakh electric poles and 10.5 lakh agricultural land have been damaged. Besides, 317 km of urban road and 4,410 km rural road have been damaged," Mamata said.

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.

Aussie dollar shines in COVID-19 recovery

Increased economic optimism, higher commodity prices and rebounding equity markets have made the Australian dollar one of the world's best-performing currencies.

Man kept reporting for work despite being issued stay-home notice, gets jail

SINGAPORE: Despite being issued a stay-home notice after returning to Singapore from Batam, a security guard kept reporting for work and shared a ...

Accelerating Drug Discovery Through Synthetic Biology

In the drug discovery pipeline, there are several areas where the speed and accuracy of new synthetic biology tools are making a measurable difference in the ability to accelerate drug development while concurrently reducing expenses. In this article, we take a closer look at how synthetic biology can be harnessed to aid the discovery and development of drugs.

Editorial: Your web browsing says a lot about you. The government should have to get a warrant to look at it

In reauthorizing a surveillance law, Congress must protect the privacy of the internet

Beware of False Bottoms: Comparing Bitcoin and the S&P 500 to 1929’s Great Depression

False bottoms in Bitcoin and a comparison between the S&P 500 now and in 1929 suggest that more downside could be ahead, just like in 1929.

Arm unveils chipset upgrades for Android

UK-based chip designer Arm unveiled next-generation processor designs geared towards boosting performance on Android devices, ...

The CDC Says Its New 'Best Estimate' Is That 0.4 Percent of People With Symptoms and COVID-19 Will Die

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: In new guidance for mathematical modelers and public health officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is estimating that about a third of coronavirus infections are asymptomatic. The CDC also says its "best estimate" is that 0.4% of ...

Dick Advocaat's back-handed Rangers compliment to Billy Dodds as former Ibrox star reveals training ground bust-up

The striker-turned-pundit was forced out of Rangers under Advocaat but played a big part in the early stages of the Dutchman's tenure.

UK economy faces 5% annual deficit by 2024, say economists

Survey forecasts coronavirus undermining Britain’s public finances until next election

Harare man jailed for conning Singaporean investor

A 38-year-old Harare man has been jailed an effective 7 years for conning a Singaporean investor in a USD$500 000 business venture.

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 ...

Vinay Pathak-Tillotama Shome starrer 'Chintu ka Birthday' to be streamed on ZEE5

ZEE5 to stream 'Chintu Ka Birthday' on June 5, 2020.

Vinay Pathak & Tillotama Shome’s Chintu Ka Birthday To Finally Release On Zee5

The Vinay Pathak-starrer "Chintu Ka Birthday" is all set to release. The makers have decided to go ahead and launch the modest-budget film on OTT."Chintu Ka Birthday" also features Seema Pahwa, Ti

India and Afghanistan’s future

Regional countries are worried about the spread of IS (Islamic State) in Afghanistan and want to see the government and Taliban on the same

Former EastEnders star Jack Ryder on his first ever children's book, Jack's Secret Summer, which was inspired by his own childhood

EX-EASTENDERS and Holby City actor Jack Ryder is getting ready to paint the nursery, change nappies and deal with sleepless nights as he prepares for the birth of his first child.

This Energy Stock Plans to Maintain Its 10%-Yielding Dividend

ONEOK believes it can navigate through the oil industry's current rough patch while leaving its dividend intact.

Billionaire Johann Rupert scores R54 million payday

South African billionaire Johann Rupert took home a R54 million payday in 2020, for his role as chairman at Swiss luxury goods company, Richemont.

Hogan: Maryland to move to full stage 1 virus recovery plan

Maryland will fully implement the first stage of its coronavirus recovery plan later this week, Hogan said Wednesday, allowing outdoor dining at restaurants while further lessening some restrictions o

The Michigan Dam Failures Are a Warning

Many need repairs. Let’s fix them before climate-related flooding gets worse.

Eddie McGuire’s brazen swipe at athletics after conflict of interest claims

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has taken a brazen swipe at athletics, claiming interest in the sport reached an “all-time low” due to industry-wide “systematic drug cheating” and overall poor governance.

Piyush Goyal asks industry to start working for post-Covid period; says worst for economy is over

India Business News: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday asked the industry to start working for the post-COVID period with good ideas and firm implem

Brazilian gang suspected of being hired to 'shoot up' house in custody in the midlands

Four South Americans are in custody in Portlaoise and Tullamore garda stations after being stopped at a checkpoint in Clara on their way to Tullamore, with the intent, gardai suspect, of attacking a h...

Regeneron Stock Is a Solid Long-Term Buy

Investors are excited about Regeneron stock for its Covid-19 treatment. They're missing the point. Regeneron is a great long-term buy.

4th Budget sets aside $33b more to help workers, businesses

The Straits Times/ANN - Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday announced a $33 billion supplementary Budget aimed primarily at helping workers and businesses pull through the Covid-19 pandemic and the bleak economic outlook ahead.

Florida man shoots, kills home intruder who was attacking his wife, police say

A Florida man in his 70s fatally shot a home intruder who busted through the glass front door and began attacking his wife on Tuesday, investigators said.

Powerhouse Museum reopening left a mystery

Critics say the people of NSW deserve a chance to farewell the Ultimo institution.

UFC Fight Night: Woodley Vs. Burns Date, Time, TV, And Live Stream

The UFC is cleared to operate in Nevada, and the shows begin on Saturday. In a fan-less UFC Apex (a venue built for the promotion to host its live shows), the MMA leader gets back to business in Las Vegas. Here’s how you can watch the action:

123 Test Positive for Covid-19, Cases Rise to 1,471 [VIDEO]

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe confirmed that 123 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours...

Another spike in coronavirus cases as 123 test positive

The total number of cases in the country now stands at 1, 471.

Akshay Kumar Donates Rs 45 Lakhs To CINTAA, Extends Help To Junior Artists & Daily Wage Earners

The Bollywood superstar extended financial assistance to Cine and Television Artists association amid the Coronavirus crisis.

SAT test now optional for US university admissions; Indian test-prep institutes feel the heat

For students, especially from non-native English speaking nations, the SAT is used to test the ability to read and comprehend university-level programmes

Work up health infra, remove bottlenecks: LG to Health Dept

Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal directed officials of the health department to review the capacity building of medical infrastructure and remove bottlenecks immediately. Baijal advised for monitoring of containment zones on dynamic basis for focused action. He instructed concerned

L-G reviews COVID-19 situation in city

Anil Baijal advises officials to monitor containment zones

Pooja Kumar Breaks Her Silence On Relationship Rumours With Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan and Pooja Kumar, caught everyones attention when they were spotted together at a family event of the Ulaganayagan, a few months ago. Reports were stating that the duo is dating each other. Now, Pooja Kumar has broken her silence over the same.

Pooja Kumar Breaks Her Silence On Relationship Rumours With Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan and Pooja Kumar, caught everyones attention when they were spotted together at a family event of the Ulaganayagan, a few months ago. Reports were stating that the duo is dating each other. Now, Pooja Kumar has broken her silence over the same.

Egypt to see upcoming COVID-19 peak: health official

Egypt still uses the malaria drug, chloroquine, in treating coronavirus patients, according to a health protocol nationwide supervised by a scientific committee.

JK residents being ignored under ‘Vande Bharat Mission’

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

‘I had questions for Nolan everyday,’ says John David Washington on ‘Tenet’

Actor says he was surprised by some of the information that Nolan decided to give to the audience through the second trailer

PDP expels 2, affirms suspension of ex-senator Hunkuyi, 6 others

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kaduna state chapter on Tuesday expelled two of its members Dr. John Danfulani and Ubale Salmanduna without further delay.

With NFL in limbo, Dolphins stadium unveils drive-in movies

It's as close to the end zone as Miami Dolphins fans are going to get for now. Months after hosting the Super Bowl, Hard Rock Stadium is converting into both a drive-in and open-air move theater.

It’s Not a Fantasy to Believe in DraftKings

Although the fans may not be there, pent-up demand from so many people going without should help drive up DKNG.

MLB owners sending latest plan to MLBPA that includes sliding pay scale for players

PHOENIX — Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association began negotiations Tuesday afternoon for the first time on key economic issues in an attempt to open the season by the weekend of July 4. MLB owners had approved a plan earlier Tuesday and were presenting it to the union. The plan, three people with knowledge of the proposal told USA TODAY Sports, does not include the same 50-50 revenue-sharing split the owners agreed on two weeks ago that was never submitted to the union. The three spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity since they were not authorized to speak publicly due to ongoing negotiations.

Montenegro woos tourists to Europe's 'corona-free' corner

Europe News: Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success stor

EU to Propose €750bn Covid Recovery Package to Tackle 'Unprecedented Crisis'

The plan comes as the 27-member bloc faces the prospect of a deep EU-wide recession. Nearly all member states have breached EU deficit limits as they have rushed to...

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. 

Arsenal legend Lauren details Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira arguments during training

At the turn of the millennium Arsenal were regularly winning silverware but that mentality often saw training sessions get particularly heated

Another economic crisis and the cupboard appears bare

We need a new accord with government, unions and industry around a new set of reforms to build a sustainable recovery.

T-Mobile and Dish Network bicker over extension of 600MHz spectrum loan

With T-Mobile and Dish Network coming to an agreement that helped get the T-Mo-Sprint merger done and Dish lending T-Mobile its 600MHz spectrum during the coronavirus pandemic, some might think that the two companies are pretty friendly. But a new FCC filing suggests that they might not be quite as chummy as some thought. T-Mobile recently submitted a filing with the FCC to ask for an extension on the agreement that’s allowing T-Mo to use ... [read full article]

NTPC to foray into distribution, keen to buy majority stake in BRPL, BYPL

This assumes significance because NTPC is primarily power generation company.

NTPC to enter distribution space, eyes ADAG's two BSES discoms in Delhi

The ADAG has two discoms namely BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL)

Eurovision: Europe Shine A Light watched by 70 million spectators

Eurovision news: Over 70 million viewers across Europe and Australia watched the alternate ESC special- Eurovision: Europe Shine A Light on Saturday 16 May. The 2020

Anna Kendrick on 'Love Life,' Past Loves and How Richard Curtis Influenced the Series (Exclusive)

The actress leads the HBO Max original about a young woman’s journey to finding the love of her life.

Alastair Campbell: My 10-point plan for coronavirus crisis and why government scores zero

I wrote a ten-point guide to crisis communications many weeks ago and looking back it's terrifying that the government scores zero out of ten

Tottenham can finally sign defender to follow Vertonghen, Alderweireld and Davinson Sanchez

Europe’s next great full-back Sergino Dest could be solution to Tottenham’s right-back problems

3 children reject mother who abandoned them while still toddlers

There was drama in Roysambu estate, Nairobi county, when three children who were set to be handed over to their mother insisted on staying with their father.

Don’t use ‘comfort women’ advocacy group for political strife: Democratic leader

The leader of the ruling Democratic Party has defended activist-turned-lawmaker-elect Yoon Mi-hyang, who came under fire over allegations of misappropriating funds during her years as head of an advocacy group that for many years has defended the rights of victims of Japanese wartime sexual slavery. Democratic Party Chairman Lee Hae-chan said the 30-year-long campaign of the group -- the Korean Council for Justice ...

‘Friends’ actress Lisa Kudrow would love to do a period piece that’s not like ‘Romy and Michele’ (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — She may be known for comedic roles in television series such as Friends and Web Therapy but actress Lisa Kudrow wouldn’t mind adding a period piece to her resume. Speaking to South-east Asian press members while promoting her latest project in the Netflix comedy Space...

Prosecutors arrest Ulsan mayor’s election camp chief

The prosecution arrested Ulsan Mayor Song Cheol-ho’s former election campaign manager over suspicions that he accepted illegal campaign funds from a local used car dealer in 2018. Prosecutors are investigating allegations that the presidential office helped Song, a longtime friend of President Moon Jae-in, win the 2018 mayoral race by pressuring police to investigate his rival to sway public opinion. The Seou...

Daily Star praised for being brilliantly funny and deadly serious at same time

The red top features a cut-out Cummings mask so you can 'do whatever the hell you want and sod everybody else'.

Australian businesses in China urge focus on 'common ground'

While openly confident about trade between the two countries, executives on the ground in China privately fear action beef and barley shipments could be just the beginning.

North American Rabbits Face a Deadly Virus

The hemorrhagic virus has infected in domestic rabbits since 2018, and it's now spreading in the wild population

Four pregnant women among 96 fresh cases in JK, tally rises to 1759

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

Great Olympian: India needs stars like Balbir Singh to revive hockey

Cricket frenzy has taken over—the difference in how India’s national sport and cricket are perceived by the market can be gauged from salaries paid to staff in each sport.

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets as protests flare in financial heart

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets on Wednesday to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre, where Beijing’s proposed national security laws have revived anti-government demonstrations.

E-commerce transactions grow up to 25% in second week of May

Harshil Mathur, CEO and co-founder, Razorpay, said with the situation starting to ease out in parts of the country, the payments firm has seen a spike in transactions in the last few days, particularly in e-commerce.

IDF Rounds Up Suspects in PA Again as Gen. Kochavi Prepares for July Sovereignty

The IDF chief—probably the best man at that helm in decades—is preparing to give the prime minister the security cover he would require to carry out the partial annexation.

Sonu Sood’s humble response is winning the internet after a fan compares him to Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is leaving no stone unturned to help the migrant workers who are stranded away from their homes and without jobs amid the na

IN DETAIL: Executive order on financial autonomy for state judiciary, legislature 

Last Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari signed an executive order granting financial autonomy to the judiciary and legislature in the 36 states of Nigeria.  The president is empowered by section 5

Realme Buds Q Is Now Available For Just $29.99 On Giztop

Realme recently announced that it has sold a whopping 1,000,000 smart audio IoT devices worldwide, and it looks like the popular manufacturer is gearing

TV Stations in US Caught Airing Content Scripted by Amazon – Report

The media content in question emerged ahead of the annual meeting of Amazon's shareholders where worker safety issues were expected to be discussed.

RB Leipzig vs Hertha BSC Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats

RB Leipzig will look to build on their excellent outing from last week as they get ready to host Hertha Berlin. #Bundesliga #HerthaBerlin #RBLeipzig

Examining Cancer From an Evolutionary Point of View

A new study by researchers from the Institute of Evolutionary Biology shows that, surprisingly, the distribution of mutations in human tumors is more similar to that of chimpanzees and gorillas than that of humans.

Uncles, Aunts May Increase Child's Odds for Autism

A child with an uncle or aunt with autism appears to have a more than doubled risk of being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder themselves, a new U.S. government-funded study reports.

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June.

‘Anything is possible’: GH Mir on formation of advisory council

JAMMU, May 26: Amid rumors over formation of advisory council headed by Altaf Bukhari, former minister and second-in-command of Apni Party, Ghulam Hassan Mir on Monday said anything is possible.“Anything is possible. The government can do anything,” Mir told, when asked about the rumors flying in Kashmir that Apni Party may be given a role in decision-making by the Centre.Mir, who played a key role in formation of the new party after August 5, 2019, said the Government of India is weighing several options to connect with the people in Jammu & Kashmir. “It may be an option before them,” he said.In the past two days, Kashmir Valley is abuzz with rumours that Apni Party leaders could be given an advisory role in governance before Assembly polls are held.Although Altaf Bukhari has denied rumors of him being appointed as interim Chief Minister, Mir’s refusal to rule out the possibility gives credence to such rumours in Kashmir. “It is a good joke,” Bukhari had told on Sunday.After abrogation of Article 370 by the…

Nail-biting video shows brown bear following child on family hike

An Italian family's mountain hike took a hair-raising turn after a brown bear followed a child down a mountain path during a day out.

Health experts dismiss O'Leary claims it is safe to fly again

Health experts have dismissed claims by Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary that it is safe to fly again.

We were told how to vote on Kindiki's ouster- Millicent Omanga says

I am surprised we are going through this- Millicent Omanga

Global airlines body raises alarm over bailout debts

Says heavy debts from govts will delay indust­ry’s recove­ry

UP's move against workers

The observations of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday about the problems by the workers, who move out of the state to earn their livelihoods, do not go down well in the interest of those, the government wants to serve. It is all the more unfortunate that instead of protecting their interests across India of workers hailing from the biggest state of the country, the government will be harming their future prospects. His announcement that a 'Migration Commission' will be formed to help the workers, who have returned to UP amid lockdown from other parts of the country is unlikely to serve the purpose. The Commission proposed task to find ways and means for guaranteed social security to workers, provide them employment as per their skills appears to be an admission by him that it does not have these provisions for its own people. Yogi Adityanath's criticism of other states for not taking care of workers from UP during the lockdown is likely to face a backlash. There is no denying that fact that…

GAA Top 20: Cavanagh, McKenna or Canavan - who is the greatest Tyrone footballer of the last 50 years?

Five All Stars and a Footballer of the Year award would be enough to earn top spot in every county except Kerry, Dublin and Tyrone. Seán Cavanagh is the unlucky one in Tyrone, edged out by Peter Canavan, who has a similar haul.

Covid-19: Reopening may be gradual, segmented

Experts say measures need to be put in place to ensure no Covid-19 spike after opening economy.

Chisora eyes all-British showdown with Joshua - The Nation Nigeria

Dereck Chisora has revealed his ambition to fight WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and warned his compatriot he was....

Angola police accused of shooting dead union official

An Angolan trade union has accused the police of shooting dead one of their senior officials and his neighbour in front of his home in the capital, Luanda.

A Tropical Disturbance Soaked Miami With Six Inches Of Rain In Two Hours

After soaking Miami with more than half a foot of rain in just a couple of hours, a tropical disturbance will move up the coast on Wednesday and bring a threat for flooding and tornadoes to the Carolinas.

Mbappe not obsessed about winning Ballon d'Or

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is in no rush to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or.

Spirited tale of a wolf in poodle's clothing

Fourteen year-old Freddy Lupin belongs to that long line of screen adolescents who are failing to live up to the expectations of their elders.

Child sex offender gets life imprisonment for human trafficking

David Timothy Deakin is the first foreigner to be convicted for trafficking offenses through online proceedings, according to the International Justice Mission

Commentary: Multibillion-dollar wizards – how COVID-19 is exposing what’s behind the curtain

Platform giants should be thriving where the coronavirus have pushed consumers and merchants to embrace e-commerce, yet many are laying off staff, ...

Provincial emergency orders extended to June 9

Outdoor playgrounds will remain closed, and restrictions on social gatherings are still in place

New macOS update is here to make your MacBook's battery healthier

Every little bit helps.

Tiger King's John Reinke Reveals Netflix Are Considering A Second Season

It looks like we could be getting another season of Tiger King.

“I wouldn’t say no” – West Ham man not opposed to move, wants to grab “opportunities”

West Ham United midfielder Carlos Sánchez has revealed he “wouldn’t say no” to returning to Colombia, but it is not currently part of his plans. The 34-year-old midfielder has been at the London Stadium since 2018 after completing a free transfer from Fiorentina under Manuel Pellegrini. His time at the club has not been a

Xiaomi online launch headlined by P17,000 Note 10 Lite

Check out the specs of Xiaomi's new phones here

Pennsylvania lawmakers unveil two-part budget plan

Pennsylvania lawmakers unveiled a two-part budget strategy this week as uncertainty over the state’s tax revenues grows.

“Revolutionary” Tech-Related Scoop On The Level Of The PlayStation 5 Wired Reveal Is Coming In Next Week’s Famitsu

A huge, revolutionary scoop on the level of the Wired PlayStation 5 reveal is coming in the June 4th issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu

Coronavirus News: Gov. Cuomo announces 2 winners in face mask PSA contest

New York has announced a pair of winners in a contest to launch a public service commercial to encourage the wearing of face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

McLaren To Axe 1,200 Jobs, More Than A Quarter Of Its Workforce

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing McLaren to scale down by eliminating 1,200 jobs from its automotive and F1 divisions. Most of the job cuts are in UK.

NSW to kick-start renewable energy investment

NSW has called on business to pitch for its $4.4 billion renewable energy zone to kick-start investment amid a slowdown in new wind and solar commitments.

Pop-up bike lanes proposed for Brisbane CBD

The proposal, detailed by Bicycling Queensland, was presented to the council and the state government.

Astronomers capture image of a galaxy described as a “cosmic ring of fire”, as it existed 11 billion years ago

It is two billion times longer than the distance between the Earth and the Sun and makes stars at 50 times the rate of the Milky Way.

In morgues and shipping containers, Ecuadorians search for lost dead

GUAYAQUIL/QUITO, Ecuador (Reuters) - Dolores Centeno has scoured the morgues and cemeteries of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, for two months searching for her father’s body.

We demolished Rivers hotels in peoples' interest - Governor Wike

Nyesom Wike, Rivers governor, has come out with an explanation on the demolition of two hotels in the state, saying the decision was taken in peoples' interest.

Chimps Smack Their Lips in Rhythms Uncannily Similar to Human Language

The way chimpanzees smack their lips together has a similar rhythm to human speech, and a new study suggests this could be a clue to where our ancestors got their knack for language.

Supreme Court: State Question 805 signatures must be accepted

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in favor of an appeal from the State Question 805 campaign, requiring the Secretary of State’s office to accept the group’s initiative petition signatures despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary of State Michael Rogers must accept the roughly 260,000 signatures in the next 10 days and begin the counting process so the state question can make it onto a 2020 ballot. State Question 805 would prohibit the use of prior felony convictions to enhance sentences for nonviolent crimes. “This is a victory for the 260,000 Oklahomans who supported Yes on 805 with their signature and expect to see it on a ballot in 2020," said Sarah Edwards, President of the Yes on 805 group, in

China’s Meal Delivery Service Meituan Now Valued At $100B

Hong Kong's Meituan, a food delivery service, has hit a valuation of $100 billion, making it only the third Chinese firm to achieve that high of a value.

How Logan is helping director James Mangold prepare for Indiana Jones 5

James Mangold has already given us one swan song for a pop culture icon with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, and now the filmmaker is looking to carry over the lessons he learned there with the long-gestating Indiana Jones 5.

Future Lifestyle Fashions share price down 2% as board mulls fund-raising plan

Future Group faces high promoter debt, sharp fall in share prices and cash flow woes, all of which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Researchers trigger enzymes with light

Enzymes are the central drivers for biochemical metabolic processes in every living cell, enabling reactions to take place efficiently. It is this ability that makes them useful as catalysts in biotechnology, ...

Entire hockey team staying together has helped in lockdown: Harmanpreet Singh

Hockey News: Both the men’s and women’s national teams have been stuck at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru since the lockdown began in March

Tamil star Jyotika wants to set an example with her films – and she’s raising the bar in the process

Her latest movie ‘Ponmagal Vandhal’, in which she plays a feisty lawyer, will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video from May 29.

KDF Soldiers, Police Officer Shoot At Each Other In Mistaken Identity Case

Two Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers and a police officer collided in a mistaken identity case, shot each other incurring serious injuries in Bura, Garissa county.K24 reports that the two gro

Palace: Necessary to extend Duterte emergency powers

MALACANANG said Wednesday it is “necessary” to extend the special temporary powers granted to President Rodrigo Duterte to manage the crisis in the country brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak.

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

Auto companies stare at bleak wholesale numbers in May

After zero sales in April, auto companies are going through a dull May.

Photos of the Sleek New Ride Ready To Return US Astronauts To Space

This is the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, sitting on its cargo-carrying “trunk”. The dragon will (God willing) carry two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) this Wednesday. The capsule will be locked onto the nose of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, pictured here blasting off from Florida’s Merrit Island in January 2020. Since 2011 NASA has paid Russia up to $86 Million per head to send its astronauts into space after America’s eye-wateringly expensive Space Shuttle program was closed down.

Was Barry Manilow miming? Watch moment that left GMB fans in hysterics

The star performed his 1989 hit When The Good Times Come Again

Petrol sold above N130 in 17 states, says NBS

’Femi Asu Despite the reduction in the price of petrol to N125 per litre, the product was sold above N130 per litre in 17 states in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Followin...

Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers in Telangana

Returning workers are sent to home quarantine but the stigma of having been in Mumbai sticks to them

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

Samsung Galaxy Book S Hands-on: Extremely light and long battery runtime

The Samsung Galaxy Book S has arrived in our office for our full review. We are positively surprised by the very light chassis as well as the initial battery runtime test. However, there are also software limitations due to the Snapdragon processor.

Average wage amount after taxes in Latvia – EUR 812

In Q1 2020 the average gross wages and salaries for full-time work increased by 6.6 % or EUR 68 and comprised EUR 1 100.

Average monthly salary EUR 1,100 in Latvia

Data released by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) May 27 show that in the first quarter of 2020 the average gross wages and salaries for full-time work increased by 6.6 % or EUR 68 and comprised EUR 1,100.

Woman sacked after viral video of her calling police on black man

A woman who reported a black man to the police after he asked her to put her dog on a lead in New York's Central Park has been fired from her job and had her dog taken away.

Washington, DC, to lift stay-at-home order on Friday

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced Wednesday that the city will lift its stay-at-home order on Friday and enter phase one of reopening.

KIC’s investment in marijuana producers not questionable, says experts

With South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund sparking a media debate over its investment in marijuana producers, some experts here said Wednesday that the case can hardly be seen as breaching its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible investing. Marijuana production itself cannot be the target of criticism, although it carries a heavy social stigma in Korea where the recreational use of marijuana i...

Twitter fact-check marks Trump tweets for the first time

The President objects to being proven wrong, and misunderstands free speech rights

‘Cannabis Treats COVID-19’ Rallied Weed Stocks: Cannabis Could Aid Pandemic—If Someone Pays To Find Out

A Canadian researcher's claim that cannabis can treat the coronavirus briefly rescued some publicly traded cannabis companies. Will it trigger more investment in research?

Volcanic eruptions reduce global rainfall

POSTECH Professor Seung-Ki Min's joint research team identifies the mechanism behind the reduction in precipitation after volcanic eruptions. Volcano-induced El Niño amplifies the reduction in precipitation. Safety of geoengineering that mimic volcanoes is not guaranteed.

After laying waste to Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, desert locust swarms headed towards Delhi; wind pattern uncertain

The locust swarms threaten major damage to foliage and as such, can prove to be extremely detrimental to the capital city, considering that a section of it is under green cover

Gartner predicts shipments for PCs, phones and tablets will fall 14% this year

Of all the segments, phones were hit hardest by Covid-19. The industry experienced its biggest decline in history earlier this year, with quarterly production hitting record lows. Gartner writes that phones, which includes both the smart and dumb variety, will…

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.

Twinkle Khanna shares a sweet post as son Aarav bakes a cake for her; captions, 'Proud mom moment'

Akshay Kumar's wife and actress Twinkle Khanna is known for outspoken nature and witty social media posts. She keeps her fans entertained through her

Von der Leyen seeks to rally Europe behind ‘next generation’ recovery plan

European Commission president to pitch for a huge increase in spending power

4-year-old girl struck and killed by intoxicated driver on Long Island

A 4-year-old girl was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver outside of her Long Island home on Tuesday night, authorities said. Roussy Cabrera Fuentes was mowed down on Fulton Street in Brentwood