Dana-Farber nurse-scientists receive more than $1.3 million for two research projects

Nurse-scientists from the Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute received more than $1.3 million dollars in funding for two separate research projects.

Crowdfunding campaign launched to support family of Sanatan Deka; Aims to raise 30 lakhs through the campaign in 19 days

Sanatan Deka was lynched to death by Faizul Haque and friends for selling vegetables in a Muslim majority area near Guwahati during Ramzan. 

Restaurants, Pools Open in Israel as COVID-19 Restrictions Eased

The renewed operations are subject to strict observance of physical distancing, wearing masks, observance of the rules of hygiene, the marking of places for standing in line, regulating the numbers of customers, and subject to the detailed Purple Badge standard instructions.

Prime Minister: we have no plans to extend the state of emergency past 9 June

There are no plans to extend the state of emergency declared in Latvia because of the spread of COVID-19 past 9 June. Nevertheless, even after this date certain restrictions may remain in force, said Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš in an interview to TV3 programme 900 seconds.

Teen from High Point charged after alleged crime spree, shoot-out, and chase

A High Point teen and a juvenile have been charged after a crime spree involving break-ins to multiple vehicles and a chase with law enforcement, and a chase with one of the victims.

COVID-19: LUTH Volunteers did not shut operations — Medical Advisory Committee

LUTH Idi-Araba,  has refuted an online publication that its volunteers shut operations over their unpaid emoluments

The Huw Jenkins interview: My Swansea City pride and pain, what really happened with Daniel James and Leeds United and my plan to return to football

The former Swans chief who is looking at a Charlton Athletic takeover gives his most in-depth and compelling interview since leaving the Liberty Stadium, addressing a whole range of issues

Don’t politicise gram panchayat issue: KSE

Eshwarappa says Opposition making false allegations

Microsoft Edge Now Has A Surfing Game In It

You've seen, and likely played, the jumping dinosaur game on Google's Chrome browser. Microsoft also has an equivalent game on its Chromium Edge browser,

Virginia Beach cancels July Fourth fireworks over COVID-19

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Officials in Virginia Beach have cancelled July Fourth fireworks displays slated for two locations in an effort to keep residents safe and comply with orders issued amid the coronavirus pandemic. The displays were scheduled for the Oceanfront and on Mount Trashmore Park, The Virginian-Pilot reported Tuesday. The city also cancelled the …

NCC announces indefinite suspension of 2018 spectrum trading guidelines

By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines 2018 for the Nigerian telecommunications industry. The position was taken at a recent meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Commission and urged all licensed telecommunications operators, prospective investors, industry stakeholders and the general public to take note. In aRead More

No COVID-19 death in Benue, says Commissioner

No COVID-19 related death has been recorded in Benue State, Health Commissioner Dr Sunday Ongbabo has said. Ongbabo said this on Tuesday,

Ghanaian Landlord allegedly kills tenant for refusing to vacate his house (Video)

A Ghanaian landlord identified as Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, has been arrested for allegedly killing his tenant who refused to vacate his house after he ordered him to. A Facebook user, Blessing Naana Ansah-Senkyire, who

Alabama Secretary of State Shreds CNN Host for Saying Absentee Ballot Voter Fraud Doesn't Exist

Boom.

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 ...

PS5 game reveal event in sight and a PlayStation 5 landing page update help fuel the hype train

It has been reported that Sony is planning on holding a PS5 game reveal event on June 3. It’s not known if the company will actually reveal any concrete details about the PlayStation 5 hardware, but fans are currently starving for any news concerning the next-gen console. The official PS5 page has also been updated.

'Golden point' tabled for innovative new NZ Super Rugby Aotearoa

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has confirmed that New Zealand Rugby has tabled an NRL-style 'golden point' system to decide drawn games in Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Stricter advertising regulations needed to prevent, reduce childhood obesity

Spain ranks fifth among European countries for childhood obesity. Sugar-sweetened beverages and soft drinks are consumed by 81% of Spanish children weekly.

Justice Mensa-Bonsu joins Supreme Court Bench

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn into office Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, a Professor of Law at the University of Ghana, Legon, as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana.

Launch of landmark gaelic games coaching survey

In a unique landmark initiative, gaelic games bodies are set to embark on the biggest ever coaching survey conducted in Irish sport.

Kithure Kindiki Returns to Uhuru With 2 Appeals

After his ouster in the senate, Kithure Kindiki has appealed to President Uhuru Kenyatta to spare some of...

Kindiki affirms loyalty to President, appeals for compensation for region

Kindiki also pleaded with the national government to complete stalled projects in the region.

Ego Trip: US Space Flags And Super-Duper Missiles

US President Donald Trump is much taken with the bombastic and the exaggerated. In an interview with the Associated Press in April 2017, he spoke of his infamous if somewhat less than successful wall project on the US-Mexican border. Ever happy to stretch the record on costs, he took issue with those “opponents talking $25 billion for the wall. It’s not going to cost anywhere near that.” Resembling that noisy relative who boasts about getting a cheaper deal for you on anything from car insurance to white goods, the president was confident: “I think $10 billion or less. And if I do a super-duper, higher, better, better security, everything else, maybe it goes a little bit more.”

Hospitality industry unites for “Buy One, Give One” campaign

NEW YORK - To help jumpstart leisure travel, the hospitality industry has united to launch Buy One, Give One, a “vacay layaway” program designed to generate immediate revenue for hotels, while simultaneously providing a “thank you” to healthcare workers who have been tirelessly working on the front lines.  Available at BuyOneGiveOneStay.com through June 30, the initiative incentivizes consumers to purchase future travel now with special offers ranging from discounted stays to gift cards to loyalty points for redemption prior to travel.

PlayStation Asia Announces Call Of Duty: WWII As June’s Free PS Plus Game; Downloadable Now

PlayStation Plus subscribers know that the free games every month usually get announced at the end of the month before. They also only become available in

New lockdown rules surprise – Some rules are closer to level 1 than level 3

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s latest announcements surprised many people with some of the new lockdown rules only expected at level 1 or level 2.

AP High Court investigates petition against Chandrababu Naidu, adjourns case for tomorrow

The he AP High Court on Wednesday has investigated the petition filed against opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu over the violation of lockdown rules

NHS Taps 25 Firms to Provide Security Under a Massive £250 Million Framework

The NHS awards 25 separate cyber security companies access to a £250 million framework designed to boost its cyber security posture.

Tracy McGrady Explained How He Almost Went To Kentucky Out Of High School

NBA legend Tracy McGrady never played college basketball, but there was a door open for him playing at Kentucky in the late-90s.

Google expands tools to help businesses impacted by COVID-19

Google is rolling out a series of updates aimed at helping local businesses adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to serve their customers across Google Maps and Search. Since the outbreak, Google has made it possible for businesses to communicate to customers things like their revised operating hours or temporary closures, among other things. […]

From Bruce Lee to martial art, NCT’s ‘Kick It’ co-composer explains creative process

As much as NCT 127 is known as a multi-genre master, the act’s recent single “Kick It” is perhaps the best encapsulation of its dynamic, bravado nature. Released on the band’s previous “Neo Zone” album in March, the boisterous song, tightly packed with shouted vocals, bass-heavy beats and airtight production, is heavily themed on “Bruce Lee” and martial art concept. R...

1,500 scientists warn of third-level funding crisis

An open letter signed by 1,500 Irish scientists has warned of the funding crisis facing the country's third-level sector and called for the establishment of a government Department of Higher Education and Research, as a means of addressing it.

Ethiopian govt offers 40% of Ethio Telecom to international operators, 5% to public

Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance has decided to offer a 5 percent stake in Ethio Telecom to the public, with a cap on the number of shares an individual can buy, reports Addis Fortune. The minority stake in the telecom company will be sold to thousands of Ethiopians. Forty percent of the company will be privatised to one of the international telecom operators,  and the government will retain a majority share. 

Random: In Japan, You Can Buy A Nintendo Wii For 50 Cents

And DS consoles are under a dollar

5.31 lakh persons arrested for not following rules

As many as 5,36,792 persons were arrested for defying norms of social distancing in the State. Continue Reading →

Cab, bus operators transporting migrants illegally

Multiple FIRs have been registered, says Gurugram Deputy Commissioner

Birthday special: 7 times Shah Rukh Khan’s son AbRam won the internet

The Bollywood actor’s youngest son turned 7 years old today

Deputy governor of Upper Egypt’s Aswan catches coronavirus

Yehia will be quarantined at home and will receive the necessary medical care, the statement by the office said, adding that contacts will be also tested.

Decision on permissions to film shootings soon: Talasani Srinivas

Minister Talasani Srinivas said the State govt was willing to give permission for film shootings but only after considering all the challenges involved.

Trump Mocks Joe Biden With New Video Featuring Dancing Funeral Pallbearers

The clip showed the popular meme with Biden’s logo on the coffin.

Three-Quarters Of Voters Want Coronavirus Testing Before Returning To School

A new poll shows that 74% of all voters think coronavirus testing should be required before students return to schools or colleges.

Mum 'poisoned son, wrapped his body in a sheet and dumped it at their old home'

Alexandra Dougokenski is reported to have admitted killing 11-year-old Rafael Mateus Winques whose body was found at their old home in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 10 days after she claimed he went missing

Steep US stock correlations show virus’s impact on markets

S&P 500 three-month realised correlation elevated despite VIX slump.

House survey identifies 13k with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms in Karnataka

The Karnataka health department has identified about 13,341 persons with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms during the door-to-door health survey done through teachers, staff and booth-level officers over the past few days.

COVID-19: Lawyers Fault Nigerians Threatening To Sue Chinese Government For $200bn

The Nigerians had, in a petition, given China 14-day ultimatum to pay the sum of $200billion as compensation for the losses incurred as a result of the pandemic, saying failure to do so would lead to legal action.

Aga syed demands evacuation of stranded pilgrims from Iran

President J&K Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian Hujatul Islam Wal-Muslimeen, Aga Syed Hassan Almosvi Alsafvi on Tuesday demanded immediate evacuation of Kashmiri

1100-year-old monolithic sandstone Shivling unearthed in Vietnam's Cham temple complex

9th Century Monolithic Sandstone Shiv Linga Discovered In Vietnam’s My Son Sanctuary

A monolithic sandstone Shiv Linga has been discovered in Vietnam’s Cham Temple Complex which is part of the My Son sanctuary in the Quang Nam province. The Shiva Linga dates back to the 9th century and its excavation is a result of conservation efforts by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Amazon Prime Video premieres Gujarati blockbuster ‘Golkeri’

Amazon Prime Video has announced the digital premiere of the Gujarati comedy-drama film, ‘Golkeri’, from 29th May 2020. Directed by Viral Shah and produced by Manasi Parekh Gohil and Parthiv Gohil, the film is a Gujarati adaptation of the award-winning and popular 2017 Marathi film ‘Muramba’. Starring Malhar Thakar and Manasi Parekh in the lead, […]

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai looks like a rollicking action-RPG

Dragon Quest is one of the more traditionalist video game franchises you'll find on the market. New games in the mainline series play nearly identical to those in the past. If you want new ideas and concepts to toy around with as you ...

Spotify Now Allows For Unlimited Songs To Be Saved In User Library

Spotify has announced that it will uncap the number of songs that can be saved in a user's Library. Originally limited to only 10,000 songs, the service

‘Damaging’ and ‘hurtful’ - Reception teacher slams comments made about Notts teachers

She was responding to comments by the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council

Taiwan sees 45 days without local coronavirus case

Taiwan reports zero imported cases for 6th day, 419 released from hospital

Limpopo launches Covid-19 response plan after cases surge in mining towns

The Limpopo government has launched a Covid-19 surge plan as the number of cases continue to rise, especially in mining areas.

Immersive van Gogh to include social distancing circles

The five-storey digital art exhibition is taking a page from Toronto Public Health's playbook

Hailey Baldwin Accused Of Getting Nose Job & Other Surgeries Done, Hubby Justin Bieber Has A CLASSY Response!

It was just some days ago that Hailey Baldwin clapped back at a troll. It was because of a picture that questioned her transformation over the years. Some haters accused the Victoria’s Secret Mode

A week on, no arrest yet in rape of 4-yr-old girl in Kutch

On Tuesday, Ibrahim Halepotra, the president of Akhil Kutch Sunni Muslim Hit Rakhsak Committee, wrote a letter to the district collector demanding police action against the accused and alleged inefficiency in policing.

Barbers arrested in Bahrain for violating rules

Expatriates held after visiting customers at home

Parents with childcare issues should 'do as Dominic Cummings did', says Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick as he shrugs off party's poll plunge telling 40 Tory MPs calling for aide to be sacked to 'move on'

In a tetchy round of interviews, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said people were entitled to exercise 'personal judgement' over the tough lockdown rules.

Adam Sandler's close call - Entertainment News

Adam Sandler had a near-death experience while filming a fight scene during Uncut Gems.

Twitter Users Clamoring For Cancelation Of Activist Shaun King

Shaun King has garnered a reputation for himself in recent years as an activist in racial politics. He's received a lot of criticism for his

Facebook’s Calibra Wallet Rebrands to Novi

Calibra, the digital wallet Facebook designed to be used with its cryptocurrency Libra, has now been renamed to “Novi.” The company established a new subsidiary

Crisis Looming Over Handlooms: Six Relief And Revival Measures That Can Help The Sector Tide Over The Impact Of Covid-19 

Since mills are under lockdown, yarn supplies have come to a grinding halt, hitting the handloom sector severely.

US donates additional $44 million to Jamaica's COVID-19 response

The United States Government has committed an additional $44 million (U...

BMW to offer more paint choices throughout the range from July

BMW will offer more paint choices for their models starting Summer 2020. This update will apply to most cars in the range

Using the cloud ensures business continuity in crisis

Business leaders dedicate the bulk of their time to strategizing for growth and longevity by equipping their organizations with the data and technology required to get things done smarter and faster. However, as is often the case, one small crisis like a security breach or a natural disaster can significantly compromise your business data and disrupt business continuity. To

In pictures: Football legend Jimmy Kirunda buried

Images from the burial of legendary former Uganda Cranes captain Jimmy Kirunda at his ancestral home in Mayire, Bulesa - Kyadondo.

Spoilers: Vinny discovers the truth about dad Paul in Emmerdale

Vinny learns the shocking truth during tonight's visit to the Dales, as 'Alex's facade drops.

Crisis causes a rethink on CBD office space

Those organisations that can offer their staff flexible working arrangements will have a competitive advantage in attracting better talent,

360WE to Launch Latin Drive-In Concert Series

As the notion of drive in concerts gains traction nationwide and globally, entertainment company 360 Worldwide Entertainment (360WE) is launching what would be the first series of drive-in Latin shows.

Is the COVID-19 crisis spurring faster digital transformation or short-term IT fixes? | ZDNet

According to a global survey from AppDynamics, most IT professionals are concerned about the long-term impact of their current digital transformation initiatives.

Cannibal dinosaurs resorted to eating each other when food was scarce

Bite marks on a collection of Jurassic dinosaur bones show that allosaurus, a carnivorous dinosaur, sometimes ate its own kind, possibly because environmental conditions made other food scarce

Tucker rips media for scolding outdoor Americans: 'The fact that you disobeyed them drove them insane'

Tucker Carlson opened Tuesday's edition of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" by ripping the mainstream media for shaming Americans who spent part of their holiday weekend outside and not wearing masks.

NZF Foundation spent $130k on company run by Winston Peters' lawyer

Tens of thousands in donor's funds given to the New Zealand First Foundation were spent paying expenses, wages and bills for people closely associated with the New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

GOG's Summer Sale has gems like Disco Elysium & Divinity: Original Sin 2 on discount

The GOG Summer Sale has begun, featuring over 3000 deals on games, demos on upcoming releases, and smash hits like Disco Elysium and Divinity: Original Sin 2.

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One announced for current and next-gen

The Sinking City developer Frogwares has revealed Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, a prequel adventure showing the famous detective's first big case.

Tether Becomes The 3rd Biggest Cryptocurrency by Market Cap Leaving Ripple Behind

The dollar pegged digital currency, Tehter, is now the 3rd biggest digital currency after Bitcoin and Ethereum. Ripple slides to the fourth spot in the row giving its way to USDT. This is a clear indication to the milestone in this spring 2020 where some dollar token used to buy…

Marine researchers from Australia spot underwater ‘tornado’

We have a heard a lot many things about tornadoes. Seen them too, enough number of times in movies. Twister, Into the Storm, anyone?

A 'Kingdom Hearts' Series is Reportedly Coming to Disney+

Tapping the original voice actors for the Disney characters.

Raila: ODM will not bank on Nasa

ODM leader remains non-committal on whether his party is working on a coalition with Jubilee.

Panic After 200 Bats Found Dead in Bihar Village, Swab Samples Sent to Patna For Testing

The villagers were apprehensive as bats have been linked to the raging coronavirus pandemic, however, the exact reason for their death can only be ascertained after getting medical reports

Court Releases Keroche Heiress Boyfriend Omar Lali

Tecra's laywers wanted the court to extend Lali's detention but the court did not find a reason...

Indians prefer features such as AI camera, fingerprint sensor while purchasing budget smartphone: Study

The features such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) camera, fingerprint sensor and drop notch displays are the most-preferred features for consumers when looking for a budget smartphone, according to a

To reinstall trust of diaspora in government as effective rescuer, a Citizen Evacuation Policy is needed

When the central government finally decided to offer a helping hand, it opted to launch a paid repatriation mission rather than an evacuation mission (which is free of cost for the evacuee). Is this the time to extract a pound of flesh from disheartened, disappointed and fatigued Indians?

NIT, Raipur, to hold online exam for final year students

Amid the Covid-19 induced lockdown, the National Institute of Technology, Raipur, is preparing to hold its examination online for final year students. The NIT Raipur Senate has decided to hold the examination in digital format. Accordingly, the final year students can take the examination through

New infrared telescope to help find Universe's "hidden treasures" in real time

A new infrared telescope, to be designed and built by astronomers at The Australian National University (ANU), will monitor the entire southern sky in search of new cosmic events as they take place.

Noted Urdu writer Mujtaba Hussain passes away after suffering cardiac arrest

Co Down mother-of-five sews 700 face masks and 70 sets of scrubs - while recovering from brain surgery

A Co Down woman has sewn more than 700 face masks and 70 sets of scrubs for frontline healthcare workers - while recovering from brain surgery.

The real reason Prince Seeiso of Lesotho was the only foreign royal at Harry and Meghan’s wedding

Prince Seeiso ofLesotho became the only guest outside of the couple’s immediate family to have made the cut for the special occasion.

University of California invested $68M in Hawaii telescope

The University of California system has invested more than $68 million in the Thirty Meter Telescope project in Hawaii, a report said.

Sonu Sood: ‘Migrant workers built our homes; I couldn’t watch them being homeless’

The actor, who is being hailed as a hero for all the relief work he has taken up voluntarily, talks to us about his 'Ghar Bhejo' campaign

Tigers took away their men, Amphan their livelihood: Sunderbans' 'tiger widows' struggle to survive

Manjula Sardar (45) carrying a bowl of puffed rice and jaggery, her first proper meal in the last two days, wistfully stares at a flooded pond full of saline water. Cyclone Amphan, which hit West

Warning after luxury BMWs stripped of parts by thieves

Sought-after steering wheels and parts have been stripped from BMWs promoting a warning to owners for vigilance.

Fortnite Winner Caught Cheating, Stripped of Prize Money

Sekosama, the winner of the Asian leg of the The Fortnite Champion Series, has been suspended from the game.

Fortnite Winner Caught Cheating, Stripped Of Prize Money

Sekosama, the winner of the Asian leg of the The Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS), has been suspended from the game and had his prize money taken away after he was caught “teaming”, a co-operative act that’s banned in competitive play....

Government quietly mothballs another FOUR NHS Nightingales after putting 4,000-bed hospital at London's ExCel centre on 'standby' - as flights are set to restart at City Airport by end of June

EXCLUSIVE: The flagship Nightingale location in London was already mothballed earlier this month, while sites in Birmingham, Bristol, Harrogate and Tyne and Wear are also closed.

College Is About To Change Forever--And Music Education Is Not Immune

Higher education will be greatly affected by COVID-19. Musicians and music business students have historically been faced with expensive tuitions, and with campus distancing, online courses and employers now questioning the value of degrees, the future of music education could be entirely reshaped.

[Feature] Chinese solar firms suck air from Korean industry

Although South Korea’s No. 1 solar module maker Hanwha Q Cells’ power business posted a record operating profit of 100 billion won ($81.4 million) in the first quarter, it faces challenges not only from the demand crunch due to the COVID-19 outbreak but also its weak price competitiveness against Chinese rivals. On May 15, Korea Electric Power Corp. announced it would build solar power generation facili...

Kia Evaluating Bringing ‘Soul’ To The Indian Market – Report

The Kia Soul is offered with two different ICE powertrains in the foreign markets, including a 2.0-litre NA petrol unit, along with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol motor

Maharashtra: Man offers vegetables for free to poor during lockdown

Some look at it with curious eyes, while others appreciate the gesture of the vendor to offer vegetables for free at a time when many people are facing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.

2 more candidates in mayoral, council race file nomination papers

Keith Amemiya and Augie Tulba are both seeking political office.

Owners of land acquired for link road to New Chandigarh hold protest against administration

Over 50 farmers and their family members on Tuesday held a protest against the land acquisition policy of UT administration.

Fearing coronavirus, OFWs in Algeria ask PH gov’t to bring them home

At least 152 Filipinos working in construction sites remain stranded in the African country

Residents of Kodjonya-Menekpo threaten bloodshed over grave

The siting of a grave close in Kodjonya-Menekpo, a community in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality has created apprehension among community members as community members fear the burial of the deceased in the area could infect their hand dug wells and other sources of water.

New COVID-19 cases in Baltics. 4 in Latvia, 8 in Lithuania, 6 in Estonia

In the past day a total of 4 new COVID-19 infection cases were found in Latvia, increasing the total number to 1 057. The latest data for Estonia reports six new infection cases, increasing the total number of patients to 1 840.

There'll Be Deep Dives Into Xbox, Nvidia And Intel's Next-Gen Graphics In August

The Hot Chips technology conference isn't usually that fascinating for gamers. This year it might be a little different, thanks to a trio of deep-dives into next-gen graphics.

Katie Crutchfield Performing Each Waxahatchee Album In Weekly Ticketed Livestreams

For a while there, Katie Crutchfield was hopping on Instagram Live with Kevin Morby on a weekly basis, covering songs and playing her own music, with a focus on tracks from her recently-released classic Saint Cloud. Their last stream was at the end of April, though, and today Crutchfield has announced a new series of livestreams where she'll cover all of her Waxahatchee albums one week at a time. These are a little different in that they're all ticketed performances through the service Noon Chorus, which has been utilized by artists like Japanese Breakfast, Torres, Jess Williamson, and more in recent weeks as a way to make money while the idea of touring remains a far-off possibility. Crutchfield is using her performances as a way to raise money for her band and crew, and she's also donating a portion of the ticket sales to independent promoters around the country. Here's her statement: I’m announcing a run of five livestreams where I play all five of my albums in their entirety. This

China Is An Abrahamic Power Without A Moral Compass; It Cannot Succeed

China is pursuing power without principle. It must be shown its place.

Russell Investments Group Ltd. Purchases 14,252 Shares of SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC)

Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its position in SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC) by 18.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 90,380 shares of the software maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,252 shares during the period. Russell Investments […]

Back in Business: NASA Is Set to Return to Human Spaceflight with Historic SpaceX Launch

Two astronauts will ride a privately built rocket and spacecraft to orbit, marking the first launch of humans from U.S. soil in nearly a decade

Avengers: Endgame Trivia #63: ‘Loki’ Tom Hiddleston’s Legs Were Tied When He Yells At ‘Hulk’ Mark Ruffalo In The Avengers, Here’s Why

It has been 8 years since The Avengers hit the theatres. Last year, with Avengers: Endgame, the infinity saga ended and so did the journey of some from the OG Avengers. The first villain that made t

Call to avert domino-effect collapse of energy retailers

The proposed emergency reform comes as some smaller electricity retailers are feared to be only a few weeks away from going under because of the impact of COVID-19 on their customers.

SIVR Weekly: Up 50% From Its March Low And More Upside To Expect

SIVR has jumped by roughly 50% since its March low, in line with our expectations. Silver’s spec sentiment is shifting positively. But given that spec positioni

Honda To Launch 2 New SUVs (Vitara Brezza & Seltos Rival) In India

Honda is “actively” looking at launching 2 new SUV based on requirements of Indian customers and both could be based on Amaze’s platform

The Best Star Wars Reads of the Disney Era

One of the biggest joys – well, beyond “More Star Wars than any reasonable person would know what to do with, for better or worse” – since Disney’s acquisition of Star Wars has been watching Lucasfilm’s publishing initiatives thrive in a rebooted world of interconnected stories. Some of the best Star Wars in years is happening in pages of books and comics, and these are what you should be checking out.

New Finas chairman pledges to strengthen creative industry

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The new chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), Zakaria Abd Hamid, will meet stakeholders of the arts industry soon to discuss its direction and ways to strengthen development of the local creative industry. Zakaria said he is committed to...

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Plans A Climate Smart Economic Recovery

Hawke’s Bay’s Regional Council is focussed on stimulating a climate smart recovery to address the economic challenges facing the region from both COVID-19 and the drought.

Alia Bhatt's evening is all about music and her pet Edward- view pic

A few days back, there were reports doing the rounds on social media that Alia Bhatt is staying with beau Ranbir Kapoor amid lockdown. The rumours sta

Police warns on using essential workers’ Ssickers, RDC letters during curfew

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police has made it clear that use of essential workers’ stickers and Resident District Commissioners – RDC letters will not be allowed during curfew hours. Senior Superintendent of Police – SSP Norman Musinga, also Kampala metropolitan traffic police commander said police will not spare vehicles and drivers with …

After His Aide Is Arrested For Raping A Minor Dalit Girl, AIMIM MLA Booked For Casteist Slurs Against Woman Politician

Ahmed bin Abdullah Balala, in a Facebook video, called Bangaru Shruthi ‘Third class waley, chor log’.

Thousands Of Illegal Firearms Still In Circulation

Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.

Thousands of illegal firearms still in circulation - Hudson

Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.

A Church Cat Has Gone Viral After Disappearing Under The Dean Of Canterbury's Robes

No, this isn't a crude punchline in a Carry On film; this is 2020 and any feline caretaker who's tried to do anything on video throughout the coronavirus crisis will tell you, they ain't camera shy. The video of a cat disappearing under the Dean of…

Zipline will use its drones to deliver PPE to US healthcare workers

Drones will be used to deliver PPE to healthcare workers in North Carolina.

Leaked slides confirm Tiger Lake-U Gen12 Xe's 2x graphics boost over Ice Lake, a new FIVR implementation, and HW-accelerated 12-bit HEVC/VP9 encode-decode

Leaked slides pertaining to the multimedia capabilities of Tiger Lake-U's Gen 12 Xe GPU confirm the 2x graphics improvement we reported earlier in comparison with Ice Lake-U. The slides confirm previously reported native 12-bit HEVC and VP9 support and also shed light on changes to the power delivery architecture in Tiger Lake from Comet Lake.

Bulgarian police seize $44 million worth of cocaine from apartment

SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgarian police on Wednesday seized more than $43 million worth of cocaine from an apartment in the capital Sofia, occupied by a man who was detained a day earlier after police found 40 kg of the drug in his car, prosecutors said in a statement.

Orange County sheriff says he won't enforce public mask order

The Orange County sheriff on Tuesday made it clear he will not enforce an order issued over the weekend requiring people to wear cloth face coverings in public.

Corporate Rescue

Just announcing $4.5 trillion in future spending to support securities markets was enough to keep investors protected from the downsides of the pandemic.

Emotional support line for black and ethnic minority communities affected by COVID-19 launched

Those from BAME communities have experienced proportionately higher death rates due to COVID-19

Germany based Digital Bank N26 Publishes Survey Results Including US and European Markets

N26, a Germany-based digital bank that recently closed on $100 million funding as part of an extended Series D, is distributing survey results regarding the US

AI identifies change in microstructure in aging materials

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have taken a step forward in the design of future materials with improved performance by analyzing its microstructure using AI.

Display fee structure on websites: DSEJ directs private schools

The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has directed the private schools to display the fee structure on the school websites. The schools have

Neighbours woken by 'explosion' as newly installed 5G mast 'destroyed by vandal'

The 5G mast had only been installed in Garston, Liverpool, at the start of the month, according to Merseyside Police. One neighbour said the mast's box was all but destroyed.

Thug caged for setting homeless man on fire in Glasgow

Graham Moffat admitted attempting to murder Mareks Vilkins just before 2am on August 2, 2018, on East Campbell Street.

Chang Wah to double QFN leadframe capacity in 2020

Leadframe specialist Chang Wah Technology (CWTC) has disclosed plans to expand production capacity for QFN (quad flat no-lead) leadframes at its factory sites in China and Taiwan this year.

Brutal murder of Sanatan Deka shows how Hindus are not safe anymore in Muslim dominated areas of Assam

The fear among the ethnic Hindus in these villages looms large due to the fear of a Muslim attack. They fear reprisals and gullibility of the police with Muslim money power and an enviable unity among Muslims against the 'Kafir'.- Siba Prasad Sarma 

Former Ayr United star Duncan George to lead new under 20s development squad at Whitletts Victoria

George will lead the development squad as it works to create a fresh batch of talent for the Vics first team.

Foxtel Launching Complimentary DreamWorks Pop-Up Channel

In conjunction with NBCUniversal International Networks, Foxtel is giving its residential customers exclusive access to a DreamWorks pop-up channel in June at no extra cost.

Dynamic Coin Offering (DYCO) Promises Investor-Friendly Token Crowdfunding Mechanism

The days of the old and risky crowdfunding mechanisms in the cryptocurrency industry, including ICO, STO, and IEO, could be numbered. The secure DYCO (Dynamic Coin Offering) framework promises to safeguard retail investors from the inefficiencies of the yesteryear crowdfunding mechanisms.

Dynamic Coin Offering (DCO) Promises Investor-Friendly Token Crowdfunding Mechanism

The days of the old and risky crowdfunding mechanisms in the cryptocurrency industry, including ICO, STO, and IEO, could be numbered. The secure DYCO (Dynamic Coin Offering) framework promises to safeguard retail investors from the inefficiencies of the yesteryear crowdfunding mechanisms.

Peloponnese on alert for malaria cases due to illegal immigrants

Health services in the Peloponnese region are on "red alert" for the summer, due to the fear of the rise in malaria cases as a result of the increased

Scots man jailed after downing Buckfast and threatening to kill his mum TWICE, shouting ‘I’ll f***ing kill my fat maw’

A MAN has been jailed after downing a bottle and a half of Buckfast and threatening to slit his mother’s throat. Anthony Shaw, 28, flew into a rage without warning at his mum’s home in …

Evidence of large groups responding more slowly to crises due to false information

A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University has found that larger groups of people tend to respond slower to a crisis than smaller groups because false information can impede ...

AUD/USD retreats from multi-day high to 0.6650 despite upbeat Aussie/China data

AUD/USD pays little heed to better than forecast data while declining to 0.6645, down 0.08% on a day, amid the Asian session on Wednesday. While Austr

Dark times for Britain’s theatres

Shakespeare’s Globe and the Old Vic in London are among those threatened with closure

The Font That Solves The Big Problem With Dark Mode

A typeface designer has created a new font which it claims is the first in the world to solve a problem with Dark Mode - text appearing bigger than it actually is

Nine people rescued from beach at Whitsand Bay

Off-duty lifeguards and members of the public saved them from the sea at Tregonhawke on Bank Holiday Monday

Mystery after NDZ cancels two national addresses this week

A briefing had been scheduled for Tuesday evening originally and then moved to midday Wednesday. Then cancelled once again.

Review: Paul ‘Redeye’ Chaloner’s Book ‘This Is Esports’ Is A Must Read

The first major esports biography is a success and something that should be read by all interested in sports.

DOM House / CRUX arquitectos

Completed in 2018 in Los Pedrones, Spain. Images by Milena Villalba. Continuous process The DOM house, located in the hamlet of Los Pedrones, is half of a house built in the 50s of the 20th century that was divided by...

DOM House / CRUX arquitectos

Completed in 2018 in Los Pedrones, Spain. Images by Milena Villalba. Continuous process The DOM house, located in the hamlet of Los Pedrones, is half of a house built in the 50s of the 20th century that was divided by...

Second Sight’s ‘Dawn of the Dead’ 4K Ultra HD Box Set Now Available for UK & US Pre-Order; Releasing in October

UK distributor Second Sight Films is bringing George A. Romero‘s Dawn of the Dead to 4K Ultra HD this coming Halloween season for the very first time, boasting a restoration of the film from the original camera negative provided by producer Richard P. Rubenstein. The Limited Edition box set is now available for pre-order in the UK […]

Challenger bank Lunar partners with Danish esports firm Astralis

Lunar, the Nordic challenger bank, has partnered with Danish esports firm Astralis Group to launch a new banking offering.

Two arrested after disabled man in wheelchair robbed at ATM

Two men have now been arrested over the alleged heartless robbery of a wheelchair-bound man at an ATM in Sydney’s CBD. The 42-year-old man, who suffers from spastic diplegia (paraplegia) cerebral…

Copland launches CSA 100 hybrid integrated amplifier

The company's latest combination of tube and transistor amplification

Only four Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday; 15 new fatal cases known

There were four patients with Covid-19 who were pronounced dead on Tuesday, according to the most current data available from public health agency RIVM. The four were included in an update that added

Renault, Nissan, And Mitsubishi Detail Alliance Business Changes

The part that caught our attention the most is the so-called principles of the leader-follower scheme for vehicles.

Pre-season Tropical Storm Bertha hits Carolinas

With the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season days away, a tropical storm made landfall Wednesday on the coast of South Carolina and is expected to bring the threat of life-threatening floods as it tracks into North Carolina and Virginia, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall near Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, at 9:30 a.m. local time Wednesday, only an hour after forming off the coast. Bertha made landfall with maximum sustained winds of 80 kilometers per hour, said the NHC. North Carolina and western Virginia are the next states in Bertha's path as it tracks inland, bringing with it drenching rainfall and high winds. As it moves farther inland, it will weaken to a tropical depression and become a remnant low Wednesday night, predicted the NHC. The National Weather Service has issued flash flood watches for parts of central and eastern South Carolina, central North Carolina, and western Virginia, including the cities of Charlotte and Greensboro, North…

Polis: Honeywell will produce 6 million N95 masks for Colorado

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a partnership with Honeywell on Tuesday that will bring millions of N95 face masks to the state.

Uber Stock Is Raising Even More Red Flags Amid Jobs Cut Turmoil

There are multiple red flags that investors need to keep an eye on if they're considering a position in Uber stock today.

MLAs slam KHADC move to levy transit fee

SHILLONG: Four Congress MLAs - HM Shangpliang, PT Sawkmie, George Lyngdoh and Kimfa Marbaniang - have shot off a letter to the chief minister lamenting the decision of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to levy a transit fee of Rs 45

Coronavirus death toll jumps to 1,225 in Pakistan with 59,151 cases

Pakistan has so far conducted 499,399 coronavirus tests

SATTA wants inquiry into links between illicit cigarette traders, politicians

Without giving specific names, the alliance on Wednesday said it was clear that other interests were now at play.

Niagara County announces four new Covid-19 deaths

Niagara County on Wednesday announced four additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The county, which surpassed 1,000 cases over the Mem...

[Newsmaker] tvN’s ‘The Ramyeonator’ may be slapped with KCSC warning

The Korea Communication Standards Commission’s Broadcast Advertising Sub-Commission on Tuesday decided to recommend issuing a warning to CJ Olive Networks and tvN’s show “The Ramyeonator” for exposing a specific brand of Korean ramen on the show. “The Ramyeonator” featured a popular television show host, Kang Ho-dong, eating ramen with different ingredients, trying to find the tas...

Ex-IEBC CEO James Oswago Dealt Blow in Ksh1.3B Tender Case

Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was dealt a blow in the Ksh. 1.3 billion tender case...

Spike in Covid-19 numbers in Chennai

As many as 89 lives have been lost due to the Novel Coronavirus in the city. At the fag end of the fourth lockdown, due to aggressive testing, the Covid-19 numbers are showing an upward trajectory. Continue Reading →

People are praising mental health's portrayal in Normal People

Last night saw Episode of Normal People air on RTÉ, and the reaction online has been overwhelmingly positive. Without spoiling too much, Episode 10 of Norma

COVID-19 exposed structural deficiency of Nigeria

In the preceding editions, much of the focus has been on the medical response to the novel coronavirus disease, both in Nigeria .

Helicopter wreckage located

The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.

Uttar Pradesh is setting an example, dealing with pandemic with efficiency, firmness

It will be fascinating to watch how UP fares in general, and Adityanath in particular, in the coming months and years. If the response to the COVID-19 crisis is any barometer, we are in for exciting times.

Singapore Fortitude Budget: S$2b to create 100,000 jobs, traineeship, training opportunities

SINGAPORE, May 27 — The Singapore government will set aside about S$2 billion (RM6.12 billion) to create nearly 100,000 jobs, traineeships and training opportunities, as part of the Fortitude Budget announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. These will come under an SGUnited...

Aigen Investment Management LP Purchases Shares of 15,169 NCR Co. (NYSE:NCR)

Aigen Investment Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of NCR Co. (NYSE:NCR) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 15,169 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $268,000. A number of other institutional investors have also made […]

Teacher censured after viewing porn on school computer

Students at a New Zealand college saw a photo of "boobs" and a sexually explicit message pop up on their teacher's computer screen during a class,...

Upwork: Must Grow Faster

After slowing down in the second half of 2019, Upwork reaccelerated its growth in Q1 2020. Marketplace revenue made up 90% of the business and grew by 24% YoY.

Former champs John Force and Gary Scelzi to join WFO Radio Live shows this week

Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force will appear on WFO Radio Live, Thursday at 2 p.m. Eastern with host Joe Castello while former NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car champion Gary Scelzi will take part in the WFO Radio Live Happy Hour show on Friday at 4 p.m. Eastern.

Running of Dundalk nursing home transferred back to 'service provider'

In an update on the situation at Dealgan House Nursing Home in Dundalk, Minister for Health Simon Harris has revealed that the operation of the facility has now been returned to "the service prov...

Running of Dealgan House transferred back to service provider - Talk of the Town

Health Minister Simon Harris has confirmed the running of Dealgan House Nursing Home has been transferred back to the original service provider. The RCSI Hospital Group had been running the Toberona-based nursing home since April 17th after 22 Covid-19 deaths took place at the facility. They were due to continue the operational management of Dealgan...Read More→

Radical steps for protection of migrant labour; best way to push demand and employment opportunities

Our capitalist-feudal system views labour as a factor of production and not human beings.

Polis explains new restaurant dine-in guidelines

Restaurants in Colorado can begin offering limited sit-in dining starting Thursday under new guidelines approved by Gov. Jared Polis.

Nebraska AD Bill Moos Addresses Sellout Streak Ahead Of 2020 Season

Nebraska football has sold out 375 straight home games at Memorial Stadium, entering the 2020 season. That streak is expected to continue.

A touring Bolivian orchestra is stranded in a German castle surrounded by 23 packs of wolves

Earlier this spring, more than 20 members of Orquesta Experimental de Instrumentos Nativos pan flute orchestra left their homes in Bolivia and embarked on a European tour. They arrived in Germany o…

WATCH: Drake Bell Channels The Amanda Show's Totally Kyle In Brilliant TikTok Video

One of Drake Bell's latest TikTok videos has gone viral after he reprised his role as The Amanda Show's Totally Kyle.

Company completes 1st overland fiber-optic cable from Alaska

An Alaska company has completed construction of the first overland fiber-optic cable connecting the state to the continental U.S.

2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations held virtually with calls for collaboration to fight COVID-19 fallout

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pan-African lender, United Bank for Africa joined countries on the African continent to celebrate the African Day. Formally the African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, Africa Day, is commemorated on May.25 annually as a foundation for the formation of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963, now known as …

'S*it Sandwich After S*it Sandwich': Sweden, Denmark Up in Arms Over 'Cloaca Gate' in Baltic Sea

The Danish plan to dump what corresponds to nearly 200 swimming pools of untreated sewage into the Øresund Strait has caused bad blood between the neighbours.

FAKE ALERT: This tweet on Chinese army is not from Indian Army’s official handle

News News: Several Twitter users are posting screengrab of a tweet from handle @adgpi_ and taking a dig at Indian Army. Many users (mostly Pakistanis) are sharin

This Instagram page catalogues Kamal Haasan’s movie looks with some help from the actor

Costume designer Amritha Ram on starting an Instagram page that acts like a catalogue for Kamal Haasan, the fashionista

'James Bond' Stunt Driver Takes the Aston Martin DB5 Around Silverstone Track

Explaining how the stunt cars were constructed.

Coronavirus in Navi Mumbai: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones in Vashi, Belapur, Nerul, Airoli and Turbhe released by NMMC as of May 27

With 1,002 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mumbai today, the total cases in the city have risen to 32,791, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said in a bulletin on Tuesday.

Gautham Menon brings back Karthik, Jessie from ‘Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaayaa’

Short film ‘Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn’ was made during lockdown

Fast & Furious Crossroads has been delayed, will now officially release on August 7th

Bandai Namco and Slightly Mad Studios have announced that Fast & Furious Crossroads will now release on August 7th.

Did Trisha Delete Cryptic Post About Ex-Boyfriend Rana Daggubati?

After Rana and Miheekas roka, many celebrities started pouring in wishes for the new couple in town. However, fans were waiting for Rana Daggubatis ex-girlfriend and actress Trisha Krishnans reaction. Interestingly, Trisha reacted to it but her post later vanished from social media.

TV review: Apple TV+'s animated musical series Central Park is slightly off key

The streaming platform's first cartoon, from from Bob's Burgers creator Loren Bouchard, struggles to find a groove

10 Celebrities Who Decided to Not Have Kids

Many Hollywood celebrities have decided to not have kids, and they are also not afraid of revealing their reasons for why they don’t want them. A lot of them have received harsh criticism from the media and the public for their decision. Despite nobody really having the right to judge if you want to have kids or not, these celebrities justified their decision with more than one powerful argument. The reasons they gave vary from celebrity to celebrity, but they are all equally valid and worthy of consideration. They range from being scared of giving birth to protecting the environment.

Innovating The ATM Beyond Cash

PYMNTS explores the influx in PPP loan applications, an overview of new ATM and ITM technologies and Redwood Credit Union's latest digital innovations.

Balotelli up to his usual tricks at Brescia!

The club and the striker are at odds again. Balotelli missed training and the club were not best pleased about it.

#ARM Worldwide bags social media mandate for MTV India

The agency will be responsible for taking care of the social media marketing strategy for MTV India

Haven't been told about JKAP's role in Advisory Council by Centre: GH Mir

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party senior leader Ghulam Hassan Mir Tuesday said they have not been officially informed about the Advisory council formation by

Chefs across Europe are protesting lockdown rules

In Latvia, Spain and France, restaurant workers are demaning help for their sector.

Phil Mickelson Names Potential Partners For Future “The Match” Events

The second iteration of “The Match” was a massive success on Sunday. The sequel to the original showdown between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, it raised $20 million for COVID-19 relief and set ratings records. Woods and Mickelson partnered up with Peyton Manning and Tom Brady for “The Match: Champions for Charity” last weekend. There’s […]

The winner of Fortnite's Asia FNCS Invitational has been caught cheating

Sekosama has been stripped of their prize money and suspected for a fortnight.

Arabian Sea to soon host twin low-pressure areas

Monsoon building in right earnest

Swiss to allow events of up to 300 people from June 6

ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government said public and private events of up to 300 people and spontaneous gatherings of up to 30 people would be allowed again from June 6, further easing restrictions as the COVID-19 pandemic shows signs of ebbing.

Country’s largest private landlord currently ‘cannot foresee’ Covid impact

Ires Reit, the country’s largest private landlord, currently “cannot foresee” the impact the coronavirus will have on the company.

SCRUBBED: How to watch the historic SpaceX/NASA launch today!

UPDATE: Launch scrubbed due to weather just a few minutes before launch. See you Saturday for another try! Today, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule is scheduled to shuttle two NASA a…

NCHM JEE 2020 will be conducted on June 22, says National Testing Agency

Duncan Jones And Alex De Campi On Why Comics Was The Next Place For Moon And Mute's World To Go

Between taking us to Azeroth and trapping us in time loops, director Duncan Jones has crafted a sci-fi universe of his own making in little ways, through his work in his directorial debut, Moon and its spiritual successor, Mute. Now, that world is getting another addition: but it’s not on the big screen. It’s in...

Officials come to the rescue of migrants stranded in Hosur

When TNIE reported the issue to Hosur RDO T Kumaresan and tahsildar G Venkatesan, they asked the Hosur VAO to take them to a shelter and provide them with food.

Online orders for alcohol rising ahead of move to level 3 lockdown

OneDayOnly.co.za said that orders had been steadily increasing even before Sunday's announcement that restricted liquor sales would be allowed under level 3 lockdown.

Indore: After two months, DAVV opens its gate but for sanitization

Hundreds more security forces sent to the Greek-Turkish border

The Armed Forces and the Hellenic Police are on full alert and vigilant after the new barrage of challenges from Turkey against Greece.

TDP holds India's first digital political conclave

Tech-savvy Chandrababu Naidu set a new record by conducting India's first online political conclave with over 14,000 participants.

Boy, 9, has leg amputated after hit-and-run by motorcyclist leaves him with life-changing injuries

A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy has had his leg amputated after a hit-and-run at a local park. The youngster suffered the life-changing injury after he was hit by a motorcyclist who allegedly fled the scene in…

Nigerian man narrates how lady slept at his place and had asthma attack at 12am

A man called Ajibade Adedapo shared story of lady who came to sleep over at his place and had an asthma attack at 12am. He said she still wanted to get intimate

Historic Shropshire castle could be permanently closed due to impact of coronavirus crisis

One of Shropshire's historic tourist attractions could close for good according to trustees who warn lockdown has reduced its income to zero.

Ryman Hospitality Backs Out of Deal to Purchase Austin City Limits Property

Ryman Hospitality has backed out of a $283 million deal to purchase a mixed-use property that includes the 2,500-seat Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: BMC plans to school its students online

DNS traffic and DDoS events rise during pandemic

New research from DNS intelligence specialist Farsight Security, focusing on over 300 leading websites, finds that between March and April there has been an increase in DDoS events involving popular brand names.

FPJ Fun Corner: Best WhatsApp memes and jokes to lighten your mood amid COVID-19 on May 27, 2020

Where to play tennis in GTA 5

Relax and unwind at the end of the day by playing tennis in GTA 5.

Farmers Must Adapt as U.S. Corn Belt Shifts Northward

As the climate changes, so will the prime area for growing corn and soy in the Midwest

A Pill for Social Pain. Really??

Is there an OTC medicine for Social Pain?

IEBC scam: Oswago put on his defence

Defence lawyers to file submissions before trial date is set.

Youth playing mobile game run over by train

Playing PUBG on his mobile phone cost a youth his life as he died when he was hit by a train near Sielti village under the Lakhna police station in Nuapada district on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Khiramohan Majhi. According to reports, the youth while being busy in playing the

Pedestrian hit by train in Tawa, Wellington

The person was hit by a train at a level crossing near an intersection.

Collision Involving Train And Pedestrian, Tawa - Wellington

Emergency services are responding to a collision between a train and a person at a level crossing near the intersection of Hinau Street and McClellan Street in Tawa.

ERC Juniors ready to take to (ERC) The Stage live

Having proved their talent on the stages of the FIA European Rally Championship, ERC1 Junior aces Erik Cais and Efrén Llarena will be appearing on the new internet-based talk show, ERC The Stage, from 18h30 CET today (Wednesday).

ERC The Stage for rising talents Cais and Llarena

ERC1 Junior rivals Erik Cais and Efrén Llarena will be appearing on the new internet-based talk show, ERC The Stage, live from 18h30 CET today (Wednesday).

Emmerdale real-life couple Jeff Hordley and Zoe Henry 'prefer not to work together'

The couple married in 2003

JK Rowling releases free story The Ickabog to help kids in lockdown

Harry Potter scribe J.K. Rowling has released a new story, a fairy tale called The Ickabog. To help kids survive the pandemic, she's releasing it for free.

Couples therapists share the 5 rom-coms you should watch, and 4 you should skip

It can be hard to decide which romantic comedies to queue up and which to skip. To narrow down the options, Insider spoke to real-life couples therapists.

Architects, not Architecture: Dan Stubbergaard from COBE

Architects, not Architecture decided to open their archive to help us cope with the current situation of not being able to go out as usual and create...

Architects, not Architecture: Dan Stubbergaard from COBE

Architects, not Architecture decided to open their archive to help us cope with the current situation of not being able to go out as usual and create...

Saudi Arabia’s private sector employees to resume work from Sunday, May 31

The decision comes as part of a slew of measures introduced by Saudi authorities

Former Florida K-9 deputy arrested for illegally buying, possessing Oxycodone

A former Hardee County Sheriff's Office sergeant ended up in jail for allegedly buying Oxycodone pills without a prescription.

10 Stadiums Shedding Light on the Future of Sports Architecture

A closer look at the stadiums completed in the past three years and those due for completion within the next three years.

10 Stadiums Shedding Light on the Future of Sports Architecture

A closer look at the stadiums completed in the past three years and those due for completion within the next three years.

Anna Kendrick’s Hyped Rom-Com Series ‘Love Life’ Drops Tonight & We’ll Bring The Popcorn

LOVE.

Grab the popcorn because Stan’s new rom-com series ‘Love Life’ drops tonight!

If you’re anything like me and you’ve already binge-watched Stan’s adorable new series The Baker and the Beauty, then you’re in luck… The popular streaming service is just about to drop another…

Industries now eye local villages for manpower

Labour contractors are recruiting youths from hamlets around MIDC areas in full swing, whether skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled; units desperately wooing work

When returning to work means staying local

As businesses reopen and get their staff back into the workplace, some employees and firms are deciding to switch the city for the suburbs.

Home gardeners can help the hungry by donating some harvest

Gardening’s popularity has surged during the coronavirus pandemic; it provides exercise, outdoor time, emotional well-being and wholesome produce. Home gard

Sheep producers find niche markets for wool

Producers are looking to creative marketing – from value-added ventures to meeting niche markets for artisanal fibers – to keep wool production viable.

Virtual Isle of Man TT Esports event launched, Hickman heads line-up

A Virtual Isle of Man TT Esports event has been launched, with a line-up of eight real-world riders headed by five-time TT winner Peter Hickman taking part

Fundamental issue for Britain in EU talks is to set own laws: negotiator

LONDON (Reuters) - The fundamental issue for Britain is to be able to set its own laws, the country’s negotiator with the European Union David Frost said on Wednesday, again rejecting the bloc’s level playing field provisions.

Boston-area zoos plan to reopen; virus cluster in Worcester

Two Boston-area zoos are planning to reopen, but with new safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Marriyum Aurangzeb urges govt to publish ad for missing PM

Marriyum Aurangzeb urges govt to publish ad for missing PM

2020: Last year in which 'home' Boks stay strong?

An all home-based Springbok side would still give an overseas Bok XV a major run for its money … but enjoy that likelihood while you still can, warns Rob Houwing.

Covid-19: Worried teachers petition govt over schools re-opening

Seven teachers’ unions yesterday petitioned Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema to stop the re-opening of schools until COVID-19 is effectively contained.

PBOC injects $16.8 billion via reverse repos, keeps rate unchanged

With no reverse repos maturing on Wednesday, the PBOC injected the funds into the market on the day.

New Trailer Drops For ‘Love, Simon’ Sequel Series ‘Love, Victor’

A new trailer for the sequel series "Love, Victor" has arrived. A followup to "Love, Simon", the new series sees Michael Cimino's Victor struggle with his sexuality while facing challenges at home as he adjusts to life in a new city. Feeling overwhelmed, Victor reaches out to Simon, who serves as the narrator of the…

Banks approve 90% of applications to defer mortgage payments

Banks have approved about nine in 10 applications by property buyers to defer mortgage payments. They have also approved more than 90 per cent of applications submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to defer payments on secured loans. These...

Strong customer authentication suffers another delay

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently announced it is allowing extra time for the roll-out of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) for e-commerce transactions in the UK, and the move is likely to be followed by others across Europe.

No let up in disinformation campaign on J&K: Lone

National Conference MP from Baramulla, Muhammad Akbar Lone on Tuesday criticized the statement of Union Minister of state, Jitendra Singh on new domicile

Oyetola commiserates with aide over wife’s death - The Nation Nigeria

Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has commiserated with his media aide, Niyi Oyetola, over the death of his wife, Haleemat....

Temple coffers and compassion

In the last fortnight, there was a piece of news from Tamil Nadu, which pertained to 47 rich temples in the context of Covid-19.

285 Kenyans Killed In Floods, More Than 800,000 Others Affected – CS Wamalwa

Floods have so far claimed 285 lives, Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa announced on Wednesday.Addressing the media, the CS also noted that the number of people affected has risen to reach 810,655.

Call of Duty: WW2 headlines PS Plus games for June – available to download now

PS Plus makes up for a miserable May with Call of Duty: WW2, available to download now.

Ariana Grande's Mom is Doing Her Part to Push Lady Gaga Collab 'Rain on Me' Up Charts, Almost Has Choreo Down

Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande are blown away by the response to "Rain on Me." They can't believe how their fandoms have embraced it. "Are most of our streaming numbers just us being crazy and obsessed listening on repeat?" Gaga asked Ari in a tweet on Tuesday night (May 26).

Coronavirus company news summary – South Africa faces production hit – Poland faces outbreak among miners – Lithium producers struggle with demand slump

27 May The Minerals Council South Africa has warned that mining production in the country is likely to fall by...Read More...

Delhi: Over 250 shanties gutted in fire in Tughlaqabad, no casualties

DFS divisional officer S K Dua said that while the fire started as a small one, it escalated to the medium category because of the small LPG cylinders in the area which caught fire and exploded leading to the quick spread of the blaze.

Coronavirus effect: UAE residents evicted over Eid, harassed due to unpaid rents

Landlords say they also have cheques to clear and thus must put tenants under pressure

Kia Motors plans micro EV to replace public transport in Europe

Kia Motors’ European subsidiary said Wednesday it plans to launch a micro-size electric vehicle that can replace public transportation amid increased preference for use of private vehicles following the COVID-19 pandemic. “People want to feel safe today. We saw that very clearly from a survey that was done after the coronavirus outbreak in China. People started shifting from public transport to private v...

NFL Draft Analyst Names Trevor Lawrence’s Biggest Flaw

NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah named Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence's biggest flaw. Here's what it is.

Sonu Sood’s reply to man who sought his help to meet girlfriend wins the internet

People have been lauding the Simmba actor for everything he has done to help stranded migrants reach home. But Sonu Sood has also been receiving some unusual requests for which he had witty replies.

Reliable fibre connectivity will shape workplaces of the future

The COVID-19 lockdown has shown that the successful transition to virtual offices of the future will require extensive investment in digital infrastructure such as fibre.

‘The Wretched’: Big Memorial Day Weekend Brings Chart-Topping Drive-in Box Office Total to $600,000

IFC Midnight’s creature feature The Wretched (review) has been at the top of the charts for the entire month of May thanks to a run in drive-in theaters that began on May 1st, and this past weekend the film expanded from 21 drive-ins to a total of 59 locations across the United States. Not surprisingly, […]

An almost perfectly efficient light-activated catalyst for producing hydrogen from water

Photocatalyst splits water with up to 96% external quantum efficiency.

Trump Administration OKs Drilling in California’s Largest Grassland

The Trump administration announced plans to allow oil and gas development on a national monument that is home to endangered species and unspoiled wilderness stashed in between the most populous parts of the state.

Police appeal as swan dies after being attacked by dog

The RSPCA attended the incident

Swiss National Bank Increases Position in Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII)

Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) by 23.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 225,549 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 42,400 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.37% […]

Arizona leaders write letter to care facilities asking for COVID-19 info

Four Arizona representatives sent letters to nursing facilities Tuesday, asking them to independently provide coronavirus case information.

Alaya F's Jawaani Jaaneman Co-Star Kubbra Sait Is All Praises For Her!

We all know that Alaya F began her career in Bollywood with Jawaani Jaaneman. The debutant won the praises of the audience and critics, alike for her unconventional character portrayal on-screen. Recently, Kubbra Sait who was Alayas co-star in the film Jawaani Jaaneman was all praise for her.

Middle-Eastern Players Fear The Last of Us Part II Ban

Pre-orders are still unavailable.

The Mrs. America Finale Quietly Concluded One of 2020’s Best Shows

Not enough people talked about this show, which made all of its women nuanced, full characters no matter which side of the debate they were on.

Shaw launches ‘Fibre+ Gig’ internet plan for residential customers in Western Canada

Shaw Communications has launched ‘Fibre+ Gig’ for residential internet customers in Western Canada, which offers customers gigabit download speeds.

10 DESIGN Proposes an Expo Pavilion Entitled "A Country without Walls a Future without Limits"

“A Country without Walls, a Future without Limits” is a proposal for an expo pavilion imagined by 10 DESIGN.

10 DESIGN Proposes an Expo Pavilion Entitled "A Country without Walls a Future without Limits"

“A Country without Walls, a Future without Limits” is a proposal for an expo pavilion imagined by 10 DESIGN.

Court upholds suspension of EcoCash agents

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) acted within its mandate when it suspended EcoCash mobile money agents from conducting financial transactions to curb abuse, the High Court has ruled, and so there can be no interdict stopping it from doing so.

NIMA's and NITV partner to bring a virtual celebration of First Nations Music to audiences

The National Indigenous Music Awards night has been celebrating First Nations music and artists for 17 years with a live performance showcase and packed audiences at the Darwin Amphitheatre.  This year, the Awards have been determined to overcome Covid-19 restrictions and on August 8 will now join with NITV and a raft of radio and online partners to broadcast a live presentation from Larrakia Country that takes viewers across the country with live crosses to special performances from iconic artists.

3 employees positive for COVID-19 at Cedar Bluff Kroger

Three Kroger associates at the Cedar Bluff location have tested positive for COVID-19, according to to an official statement from a company spokesperson.

Airline Round-Up In Coronavirus

The unprecedented decline in demand for air travel has investors nervous. While there is no historical event that provides a direct predictive model as to deman

Hollywood Hills house parties getting out of hand during coronavirus outbreak, LAPD warns

Cops in Los Angeles have released a video begging trendy quarantined residents to stop house parties in the Hollywood Hills because clubs are closed during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report.

Merkel: We have to make clear pandemic not over

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday it has to be made clear that the coronavirus pandemic is not over and basic measures such as social distancing and wearing face masks are still needed.

Cherkasy mayor goes to court seeking moral damage recovery from Zelensky

Earlier, President referred to him as "gangster".

Hitmen catch fire trying to flee crime scene in Kyiv, setting car ablaze (Video)

The target of the assassination attempt, the Montenegro national, could himself be involved in contracted killings across the EU.

Coronavirus: Over 2 million masks distributed to Dubai workers

3 million labourers educated about need to take precautionary measures

How South Africa’s action on Covid-19 contrasts sharply with its response to Aids

Country’s swift response is distinct from the handling of the HIV crisis 20 years ago. Have lessons been learnt?

Argyle Community Trust have swapped balls and bibs for food and medicine supplies

Trust staff have been out and about in the community during the COVID-19 crisis

JUST IN: Lagos Discharges 87 More COVID-19 Patients

The ministry said that 824 patients had now been discharged from the isolation centres.

Terengganu food poisoning victims climb to 99

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 27 — The Terengganu State Health Department (JKNT) has recorded an additional 25 new victims of food poisoning as of noon today. Terengganu Health director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said this took the total number of food poisoning victims — believed to have been caused by eating...

Trigon Metals acquires copper-silver project in Morocco

Trigon Metals is set to acquire a 100% equity interest in Technomine Africa. Technomine owns a 100% interest in the Silver Hill Project in Morocco.

Rothko Chapel Set to Reopen this September

The Rothko Chapel in Houston is set to reopen this September.

Rothko Chapel Set to Reopen this September

The Rothko Chapel in Houston is set to reopen this September.

Homecoming’s Showrunners on the Art of Building a Conspiracy Thriller

Without the guidepost of their popular podcast, but with the addition of Janelle Monáe, Homecoming season two crafts a brand-new mystery. Showrunners Micah Bloomberg and Eli Horowitz explain how they made the new season.

HS2 supply chain opportunities webinar

The Federation of Small Businesses in the West Midlands is holding an hour-long online webinar on supply chain opportunities for the HS2 project.

'Love, Victor': Watch the First Trailer for Hulu's 'Love, Simon' Follow-Up Series (Video)

Series premieres Tuesday, June 19

Thousands of human sequences provide deep insight into single genomes

A catalogue of genetic variation in humans.

Wishaw McDonald's drive-thru will open back up from next week

The store will open next week, after being closed for months.

EDF goes ahead with Sizewell C application despite local objection

Energy giant EDF Energy has today submitted plans for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast.

Aircall raises $65 million to grow its cloud-based contact center platform

Aircall, a cloud-based contact center platform for businesses, has raised $65 million in a series C round of funding led by DTCP.

In a first, J&K quarantines horse who arrived from Red zone

The horse was brought by a 21-year-old youth from Kashmir’s Shopian area, which has been declared a red zone.

Analysis: TTD decision to sell unused and unviable properties attains political hue in Andhra Pradesh

Subramanian Swamy comes to the rescue of YSRCP. He says the sub-committee on the issue was constituted in 29 January, 2016 when the TDP was in power and the BJP was in alliance.

Scrambler bikers flee into woods after crashing into car

A black Volvo and a scrambler bike were seized by police

Energy group urging people to help environment after Covid-19 crisis

An energy group from Montgomery has urged people to consider life after coronavirus, and its impacts on the environment.

A New York summer in the age of coronavirus – in pictures

Photographer Jordan Gale was curious to see how New Yorkers would adapt to a post Covid-19 summer. What he found was a combination of resilience, resourcefulness and joy

Rain & storm wreak havoc; around 1500 affected

SHILLONG/JOWAI/MAWKYRWAT/NONGPOH: East Jaintia Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts reeled under "unprecedented" floods as heavy downpour coupled with high-velocity winds pounded at least seven districts triggering landslides, washing away roads an

Should your long-term plans go on hold in these volatile times?

Adam Rhodes, Managing Director of Rhodes Wealth Management, shares his thoughts on the current market climate

Ken Block Steps Back From Gymkhana 11, Travis Pastrana To Star

Racer Ken Block will step back from his central role in the Gymkhana video series, allowing occasional guest Travis Pastrana to take the wheel for 2020.

YouTube film fest to stream discussion with 'Parasite' actor, director

A conversation among Song Kang-ho, the star of Oscar-winning South Korean film "Parasite," and the film's writer-director, Bong Joon-ho, will be streamed during an upcoming online global film festival organized by YouTube, according to the organizer's website Wednesday. We Are One: A Global Film Festival, a 10-day free online film festival on YouTube, will stream on June 8 (US time) an 82-minute recording ...

Elgi Equipments to wind up Chinese subsidiary over economic downturn, Covid

The subsidiary is in the business of import, warehousing, selling and servicing. The winding-up activities are likely to begin shortly

Inflation Fears In A Deflationary World

Massive waves of quantitative easing stir fears of rising inflation and even hyperinflation, but is this fear well-placed? Indeed, some would say that the risk

League of Legends Esports is Getting In-Game Advertising

Mastercard Yi.

Coronavirus: Ghana to decide on Hydroxychloroquine usage

The Ghana Health Service on Tuesday announced that the COVID-19 case Management Team will meet to decide on steps to take after the World Health Organisation suspended the use of Hydoxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 on safety grounds.

Coronavirus Trailer: Ram Gopal Varma Scares You By Sharing Clip Of World’s First Movie On COVID-19

Recently, Ram Gopal Varma surprised everyone by sharing the trailer of the world’s first movie on the deadly COVID-19, titled as Coronavirus! The filmmaker shared a clip of the movie Coronavirus on his YouTube channel, and one thing we can’t ignore is, it’s damn scary.

Use of cloud collaboration tools surges and so do attacks

Some industries have seen increases in cloud-related threat events rise as much as 1,350% since the COVID-19 crisis began.

Why Facebook Stock Will Reach $300 Sooner Than You Think

The tech giant's ad revenue is likely to increase in coming quarters, which will push FB stock to new highs.

Apple Rolls Out Free Fonts From Type Foundries On Mac, Here’s How To Unlock Them

These system fonts are optional, so you’ll have to install them yourself.

Dangote, Glo named most admired Nigerian brands in Africa

In its recently released brand ranking for the 100 most admired brands in Africa, Dangote and Globacom were the highest-ranked Nigerian brands.

Moment dying man wobbled suitcase 'after lover zipped him inside to suffocate'

Jorge Torres wobbled the case and begged Sarah Boone to free him, only for her to laugh and swear, court papers allege

Irregularities in N-Power prompts FG to reform program for greater efficiency

Some irregularities in the N-Power program has prompted the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to streamline the programme for greater efficiency to provide opportunities for more Nigerian youths.

How travel and holidaying will change in the new normal

From contactless travel to immunity passports and open-dated stay packages, the Indian tourism and hospitality sector is exploring a range of options to breathe life into a stalled business

Carlsen sets up semifinal clash with Nakamura

For the second time in three days, Magnus Carlsen dismissed the challenge of Wesley So 2.5-0.5 and set up a much-anticipated semifinal-clash with Hikaru Nakamura in the $150,000 Lindores Abbey Rapid C

Fix training to end the quiet Australians' fear of uncertainty

Vocational education reform is about encouraging the quiet Australians to profitably invest in their own human capital, so they need not fear Australia’s 21st-century end of certainty in an information age and globalised economy.

'Dangerously naive': APRA warns the worst is ahead

The banking regulator has asked banks not to rush to rebuild capital buffers and to disclose to shareholders "reliable and accurate" information amid mounting threats.

Regional pubs snapped up as industry prepares to reopen

The Post Office Hotel in Moree, the Royal Hotel in Condobolin, the Neath Hotel in the Hunter Valley and the Yenda Hotel in Griffith changed hands for a total of $22m.

Asian stock market: Mixed as Tuesday’s optimism fades on fresh US-China tension

Asian equities fail to reprint the previous day’s flying colors as market players fall back upon US-China tussle amid increasing odds of the US sancti

Intel tweaks its stock cooler for the first time in years: still no match for AMD's Wraith coolers and nowhere near good enough for the Comet Lake S i9-10900K

After nearly a decade of rehashing its stock cooler, Intel's finally made substantial (although entirely cosmetic) changes to its stock cooler design for a limited number of Comet Lake S SKUs.

Coatbridge dad describes horror of identifying his murdered son's body

Craig Mallon was killed in a street attack in Spain in front of several witnesses eight years ago

Coronavirus Claims Pro Soccer USA As MLS Battle For ‘Major League’ Coverage Continues

The outlet's decision to cease operations for at least the remainder of 2020 repeats a familiar pattern in a sport that has achieved more than a niche following, but less than that of the North American big four of football, basketball, baseball and hockey.

What's the secret behind the world's stickiest brands?

Sticky customer journeys do not arise from consistently good customer experiences -- instead, they are intentionally chaotic, maddening, and unpredictable.

'Animal abuser, 18, set kitten's face on fire with blow torch'

William Carr is said to have set the baby animal ablaze after arguing with its owner while on a house painting job

Report: Hurley accused Arizona State AD in booster scandal

Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley sent an email to Ray Anderson last season alleging the Arizona State athletic director minimized sexual harassment allegations by the wives of three a

Varadkar defends picnic with friends at Phoenix Park

The Taoiseach's department said Varadkar was acting “in line with public health guidance” while enjoying the sun on Sunday in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Varadkar and his partner have been staying at Stewards Lodge on the nearby Farmleigh Estate, the Irish government’s official guesthouse...

ASNE marks 10 years anniversary of capacity building

A capacity-building firm, Annual School Needs Expo, ASNE, marked 10 years anniversary, Monday, of adding value to the lives of thousands of people with capacity building.

Son of a farmer, Bihar Board Class 10 topper has no device to study online, wishes to join IIT

Himanshu Raj believes that consistency is the key to crack any exam. However, his education is on a halt at present due to the coronavirus pandemic as schools are shut and he does not own a smartphone or laptop to study online.

Unicef seeks menstrual support for adolescent women, girls

THE United Nations Children’s Fund, Unicef, has solicited support from the government, organizations, parents and other

ALL McDonald’s drive-thrus in Suffolk to reopen next week

More than 1,000 McDonald’s drive-thru restaurants, including all sites in Suffolk, will be reopened to the public from next week.

YouTube to fix 'error' that auto-deletes comments criticising Chinese ruling party

YouTube is relying on AI as its employees are working from home due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

UP’s Industrial Units Seek To Employ 5 Lakh Returnee Migrant Workers From Yogi Govt’s Skill Mapping Data Bank

An official spokesperson said that the Yogi govt was determined to ensure employment for all migrant workers.

Danaher: No Need To Fix What Isn't Broken

Danaher's life sciences and diagnostics businesses aren't immune to external shocks like COVID-19, but the business is built for healthy, acyclical long-term gr

Cyclone Amphan reinforces urgent need for climate adaptation planning

Last week, super cyclone Amphan (alluding to the Thai word for "sky") developed in the Bay of Bengal as the strongest cyclone ever to be recorded in the region, comparable to a Category 5 hurricane. On ...

Israeli jets violate Lebanon’s airspace 

Israeli fighter planes have violated Lebanese airspace carrying out a number of flights in the past week over different parts of the country, state news agency NNA reported, citing the Lebanese army.  Various Israeli military aircrafts were reported over the town of Kafr Shuba on Tuesday, and then flying over the western Bekaa regions and the south. On the same day two Israeli

Flashback: Akufo-Addo won't win 2020 elections - NDC reacts

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) discredited reports by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) that president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will retain his seat in the December 2020 general elections.

PBS to air documentary about Mae West titled 'Dirty Blonde'

A documentary about legendary film star Mae West is set to air on PBS in June.

Dharavi slum's count of COVID-19 cases grows by 18 to 1,639

Dharavi, Mumbai's biggest slum Sprawl, on Wednesday reported 18 new COVID-19 cases, taking the count of such patients in the area to 1,639, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No death due to the deadly infection was reported in Dharavi in the last 24 hours, the

Friends rally over troubled Greg Mortimer icebreaker

The ship named after the popular 67-year-old mountaineer has become one of the most written about ships in the world – for all the wrong reasons.

COVID-19, Agric-business and food security - The Nation Nigeria

It was Martin Luther King. Jr. who famously declared that; "we are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce

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Facebook bans adverts from Muslim campaign group Cage which claim coronavirus is a punishment from god

London-based advocacy group Cage have been using Facebook and YouTube to raise £400,000 during Ramadan.

Higher chance of warm winter

Otago and Southland farmers may be in for another warmer-than-average winter this year. Niwa National Climate Centre scientists are forecasting...

Giant tipis create extra space for primary school as it prepares for return of children

A Suffolk events company is using two of its gigantic tipis to support a primary school as it prepares to welcome an increased number of children from June 1.

View: Lockdown and covid woes, then add cyclonic destruction

At some point the questions give way to explanations that involve the gods, or fate, or happenstance, or coincidence, or chaos. Answers become elusive, and we begin to think instead of the fragility of life; of its chance-bound ephemeral nature.

School campus upgrades, new primary school in Tampines North delayed by COVID-19

SINGAPORE: Infrastructure projects at some schools have been delayed by safe distancing measures designed to contain the spread of COVID-19, the ...

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Has $1.75 Million Position in UGI Corp (NYSE:UGI)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lessened its stake in UGI Corp (NYSE:UGI) by 10.4% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 65,435 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 7,588 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc.’s holdings in UGI […]

Azam named top African Brand

Azam was on Sunday named one of the most admired African brands.The Azam non-cyclical consumer segment emerged as one of Most Admired African Brands (prompted) in this year’s Brand Africa.

Snakebite murder: Postmortem report handed over to investigation team

The detailed postmortem report of Uthra was handed over by the officials of Medical College Hospotal, Thiruvananthapuram, to the Crime Branch team investigating her death on Tuesday.

Soon-to-be groom left freaked out by fiancée's family's wedding night 'ritual'

A man has been accused disrespecting his fiancée's family by refusing to take part in a wedding night 'ritual' which has been a tradition in her family for generations

Best Shots Review: THE FLASH #754

'The Flash Age' part 5.

Walt Disney World, SeaWorld propose opening dates

Walt Disney World has announced a phased re-open approach for its parks.

Are DJ Bravo, VCB spent forces?

Dwayne Bravo has been out of international cricket for a while and when he returned most recently for the West Indies, he looked rusty. With the 2020 T20 World Cup under threat of not being played, th...

Red Bull supremo urges LFC to sign Timo Werner: ‘He’s one of the most aggressive, cut-throat players I’ve ever seen’

Rb Salzburg manager Jesse Marsch, who is a key component in the Red Bull football structure and a probable future manager of Rb Leipzig, reckons Timo Werner would thrive under Jurgen Klopp at Liver…

Technology is studied that could save 12% of the energy used in pressurized irrigation

A study, performed in two Andalusian provinces, analyzed the potential of producing electricity by means of recovering hydraulic energy by implanting new technology based on pumps working as turbines

Preksha Mehta suicide: Was Crime Patrol actress a victim of COVID-19 lockdown?

This is the second suicide by a TV actor during the ongoing lockdown

Indian actress suicide: Was Preksha Mehta a victim of COVID-19 lockdown?

This is the second suicide by a TV actor during the ongoing lockdown

IOTA Foundation and Law Firm Dentons Present DLT-Powered Digital Health Passport

In the recently concluded Global Legal Hackathon, Germany-based IOTA Foundation and U.S.-based law firm Dentons developed a distributed ledger technology-based (DLT) digital health passport called Selv.

Twitter CEO donates another $10mn towards Covid-19 efforts

Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey has donated $10 million to Project 100 which will give $1,000 in cash to 10,000 families

Pediatricians urge efforts to offset COVID-19 impacts on children from low-income households

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the social, educational and health care disparities already plaguing the nearly 40 million Americans the U.S. Census Bureau estimates are living in poverty.

Training sector held back by Federation, says IR reformist

The big criticism focuses on the link between training and award wages, established in 1990.

New coronavirus testing labs redundant with no reagents

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The newly launched laboratories to test for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in different parts of the country, at the border points and in Kampala cannot conduct as many tests as promised because of lack of reagents, the Ministry of Health revealed on Tuesday.  While they had promised weeks ago that up …

High fire risk in Portugal

Thirteen municipalities in the districts of Faro, Bragança and Portalegre, on 27 May, are at a very high risk of fire, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

The rise of digital taxes during a pandemic

 This measure could also become a new source of state revenue during the enormous tax relaxation given by the government to business sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adrian Peterson Wasn’t Happy With 1 Move Redskins Made This Offseason

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson wasn't happy with one offseason move the team made. Here's what.

Victim was local man in 60s

RCMP have released more details about the fatal crash near Trout Creek on Highway 97 Tuesday afternoon.

Airdrie MP raises furlough scheme concerns with Prime Minister

Virtual contribution to PMQs highlights problems being faced by Neil Gray's constituents

Emergency cases decrease during Eid holidays

At least 1,485 patients were treated at the Hamad Medical Corporation’s main Emergency Department at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) during the first three days of Eid Al Fitr. However, none of the cases were critical and the numbers have reduced compared to previous years, said an official. 

Software solution predicts costs for manufacturers

New software designed to help manufacturers better predict and adjust costs may assist organizers one day with huge events such as the Olympic Games.

Nano-optomechanical resonator detects low-frequency bacteria vibrations

Spectrometry technique offers a new way to classify biological particles

COVID-19 in the UK: Military planning and school re-openings

The global COVID-19 pandemic has hit the United Kingdom hard. Collectively England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland now have the highest death toll in Europe, surpassing that of Spain, Italy, and France. The number of reported daily cases and deaths is still significant, as is the load on the healthcare system. As of now, the illness has affected almost 266,000 people in the UK, with over 37,000 deaths so far.

Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank increased its position in Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) by 0.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 244,700 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.19% of Donaldson […]

Fed's Williams: May or June could be low point for economy

There is a lot of uncertainty about how the economy will evolve but there could be a significant rebound in the second half of 2020, New York Federal

The humbling of Dominic Cummings

Boris Johnson’s chief strategist reached No 10 by pitting the people against the political elite and scorning the media. Now his hypocrisy is exposed.

South Korea’s Institute for Basic Science faces review

Decisions about the country’s research flagship will signpost national priorities.

Gulf Capital sells Metamed to Ray Lab and a consortium of global investors

Dealis one of the few secondary transactions amongst private equity firms in the MENA

The government has lost the authority to govern. What comes next is death and chaos

The decision to protect "chief strategist" Cummings, and to propagate the logic of the madhouse, will cost lives

AEW Dynamite Results: News, Notes As Former WWE Duo Dax Harwood And Cash Wheeler Arrive

AEW Dynamite Viewership, Last Five Weeks May 20, 2020—701,000.

'Knowing how' is in your brain

A new study has found the brain programs that code the sequence of steps in performing a complex procedure.

Microsoft: On The Edge

Analysts remain optimistic about Microsoft. Now it’s rare enough. MSFT's price is now balanced relative to the main blue chips on Nasdaq. The capitalization of

[M. Somasekhar] Can S. Korea emerge a bigger trade partner for India post COVID-19?

Sleek cars, versatile mobiles and now COVID-19 testing kits. The image and recall of South Korea to the average Indian has been slowly increasing over the decades. Daewoo’s small car Matiz wooed the bulging, neo-rich middle class during the mid-1990’s as India opened up its economy through the landmark reforms under then Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. Then came Santro from Hyundai, a runaway success ...

Reforms in a Covid era: World trade will rise again. Here’s how India can ready itself to take advantage

Covid-19 lull offers India an excellent window of opportunity to implement reforms that would help it maximise the benefit of reopening of export markets post-Covid-19. Indias factor markets – capital, labour and land – still remain major constraints on economic activity

EastEnders fans go wild as Stacey Fowler makes surprise 'return'

Stacey left Walford last year

Zimbabwe gold miners to keep more export earnings in dollars

Until now, gold miners received only 55% of their sales in dollars.

Australian Custom Tailoring Start-up InStitchu Expands Into Women’s Wear

The company anticipates its custom-tailored women's wear offer could account for 30 to 50 percent of its business within 12 to 18 months.

Fire Dept says to coordinate with MOH, Immigration Dept for disinfection ops at detention centres

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is waiting for coordination from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Immigration Department to conduct public sanitation and disinfection at Immigration detention centres which recorded Covid-19 positive cases. Its director-general...

'Balotelli Set Off Fireworks In My House'

With there being many stories about Mario Balotelli's crazy off-pitch antics, a former teammate of his has now revealed how the Italian once set off fireworks in his house.

FX Weekly: Calling For Chinese Help

The FANG+ stocks trade is getting crowded as the index is trading back to pre-COVID-19 highs. The recovery will take longer than governments expect due to socia

NUM: Some mining companies not protecting workers from COVID-19

The union said miners were still forced to work in close proximity because their jobs made it difficult to follow social distancing.

Watch Lonely Robot's lyric video for new track Life Is A Sine Wave

Lonely Robot share lyric video for their latest single Life Is A Sine Wave - track taken from new album Feelings Are Good

Tamil Nadu signs 17 agreements for investments of over ₹15,100 crore

The Memorandums of Understanding have been signed with companies from various countries and are expected to provide jobs to over 47,000 people

Book reviews: New reads from Lily King, John Grisham, Shubhangi Swarup, Rutger Bregman and Nicola Skinner

FICTION :: Writers & Lovers by Lily King is published in hardback by Picador, priced £14.

Life convict in Ayanavaram sexual assault case ends life at Puzhal prison

Prison staff found the body of the 42-year-old in a bathroom on Wednesday afternoon

Guess Who? Top Bollywood Actress Loses Out On Two Powerful Agencies; One Because Of A Monetary Dispute

One of the most influential Bollywood diva and an A-Lister lost out on two agencies. One over monetary dispute? Read and Guess Who?

IndexIQ Advisors LLC Trims Stock Position in Catchmark Timber Trust Inc (NYSE:CTT)

IndexIQ Advisors LLC cut its holdings in shares of Catchmark Timber Trust Inc (NYSE:CTT) by 6.7% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 24,717 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 1,785 shares during the period. IndexIQ Advisors LLC owned […]

What support has the Ministry of Health provided to doctors?

Egypt Today provides information on this support.

Dr Noor Hisham: Malaysia playing it safe by hospitalising Covid-19 cases for 14 days

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia is playing it safe by choosing to ward patients for at least 14 days, instead of the 10 days stated in World Health Organisation (WHO) findings as the virus’ incubation period. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that WHO’s official...

KU Athletics imposing new pay cuts, furloughs to cut costs

The University of Kansas athletic department has imposed pay cuts and furloughs for all employees in response to financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Tracking Dan Loeb's Third Point Portfolio - Q1 2020 Update

Dan Loeb's 13F portfolio value decreased from $8.70B to $6.27B this quarter. The number of positions decreased from 37 to 30. Third Point increased Amazon and C

Skull found in dig for Red Hugh O'Donnell's remains

Archaeologists in Spain believe they may have discovered the burial place of 16th Century Irish nobleman Red Hugh O'Donnell.

Will the stranded workers from Maharashtra be allowed to commute to work in Goa

Maharastrian workers employed at Goa's industrial estates have been asked to rejoin duty soon. Otherwise their services would be terminated, they have been warn

Swarms Of Locusts Unleash Havoc In Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh And Other States

This year’s locust attack has been termed the worst in two decades, with Rajasthan having suffered the harshest blow.

Review into escape from Rimutaka Prison reveals flaws in Corrections' practice

"This incident was unacceptable and this should not have occurred."

Man seriously injured after shooting in Scarborough

A shooting in Scarborough Tuesday evening has left a man with serious injuries, police say.

June's SLAS Technology highlights papers authored by SLAS2019 Ignite award winner

The June issue of SLAS Technology features two related research papers authored by Georges Muller, Ph.D., (SEED Biosciences, Switzerland) the SLAS2019 Ignite Award winner and a top ten 2020 SLAS Innovation Award finalist.

Open Banking moves from compliance challenge to commercial opportunity

European financial institutions are spending between €50-€100 million on Open banking initiatives, with spend exceeding €100 million for nearly half (45%) of 290 financial institutions surveyed by Swedish account aggregator Tink.

Election rule changes for COVID-19 considered in N.C. House

North Carolina legislators are starting to debate proposed election rule changes this fall so people have wider paths to cast ballots despite COVID-19 health risks.

Bank Hapoalim: Up to 1,000 employees to be laid off due to coronavirus - Inside Israel

Bank Hapoalim announces plan to lay off up to 1,000 employees, in effort to raise efficacy and save on salaries.

Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test

Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test. The swab samples of the pangolin has been collected for the coronavirus test

Over 200 Bats Found Dead In Bihar; Swab Samples Sent For Testing To Find Out The Cause

The dead bats have been buried five-six feet beneath the ground in accordance with all medical procedures.

Bank holiday drivers urged to be mindful of pedestrians

Motorists have been urged to be careful this bank holiday weekend as latest figures show a doubling of pedestrian deaths so far this year.

Residents who beat gas power station now 'urging support' for energy firm's Plan B

"We are urging everyone to support the planning application"

Ingenia puts funding boost to work

The owner of affordable housing communities buys two assets, and expects its holiday parks to get a boost as restrictions lift.

Three hires Chief Network Officer to advance 5G rollout

Three's senior recruitment drive continues.

Eleanor Schlafly Never Married, But Her Legacy Still Lives On

In the series finale of Mrs. America, Phyllis Schlafly’s pitiable sister-in-law Eleanor, played with rending quiet by Jeanne Tripplehorn, is allowed a glimmer of hope. After listening to a banquet speech in which Phyllis thanks almost everyone in…

Samarinda flood victims turn to social media for help

Heavy rain that hit Samarinda over the weekend left numerous areas of East Kalimantan's capital flooded.

This is how the Yamina party has divided its roles - Inside Israel

'We intend to continue fighting for our values and ideology, we'll fight to advance sovereignty,' MK Ayelet Shaked says.

Genomics and public health: A patent attorney’s perspective

Dr Titmus, Partner and UK and European Patent Attorney, Mathys & Squire, turns the spotlight on genomics and public health from a patent attorney’s perspective

Higher Education Ministry: All university lectures to be online-only until end 2020, with a few exceptions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) today said that all university lectures must be conducted purely online, with no face-to-face lessons allowed, until December 31. In a statement today, the ministry said that exceptions are, however, given to five academic categories...

Salesman gambles away Bodakdev store's income

Arrested after he spent the handicraft store's February-March collection of Rs 4.3 lakh on playing online rummy

Misusing the Bible Against Vaccination

Invoking the Bible and God is intended not as a stimulus to further debate, but rather as an argument- stopper: God is against it; no further discussion, research or argument is necessary; the debate is over.

Stockholm-based Doktor.se nabs €45 million for its ‘digi-physical’ care

Today Swedish e-health startup Doktor.se, which offers digital consultations to patients through its smartphone app, announces that it has secured €45 million in a Series C round led by Carnegie and Handelsbanken. Many of Doktor.se's existing investors, as well as new investors, are participating in

Students Warned Not To Sign Up For College Accommodation Until They Get Clarity On Lectures

Students are being warned not to hand over deposits for college accommodation until they know if they need it.

AP COVID-19 tally surpasses 3,000 mark

One death, 134 fresh COVID positive cases reported in the State

Teen stopped for stunt driving had 14 previous traffic charges in 2020: Ottawa Police

Ottawa Police say a 17 year-old driver with 14 previous traffic charges in the first five months of 2020 was stopped for speeding again.

Study links increased urbanisation with heavy rainfall in southern cities

Increased urbanisation is possibly causing heavy rainfall events in the cities of Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala over the past few years, according to a study conducted by a team of researchers from

Qualcomm previews a new line of smartphone-linked XR viewers for 2021

Qualcomm has announced a range of XR viewers, a novel product category possible due to 5G speeds and bandwidth. They are intended to deliver high-quality content to be supported by the smartphones they connect to via USB type C, and will be made by companies such as Panasonic and OPPO.

Zimbabwe Holds Court Proceedings In Hospital For Tortured Opposition Activists

Court proceedings were held today at a private hospital for three abducted and tortured opposition activists. The three female

Logitech Launches G913 TKL Wireless Keyboard; Retails For RM929

Logitech has officially pulled back the curtains on the G913 TKL wireless mechanical gaming keyboard. Essentially a spin-off from the full-sized G913,

Aisha Jumwa Among 7 Nasa MPs to Be Expelled From House Committees

House Minority Whip Junet Mohamed said that the legislators would be 'isolated and quarantined for six months' following which the...

Errant Aisha Jumwa, Chris Wamalwa Set To Lose Key Parliamentary Positions as ODM Cracks Whip

The National Super Alliance (NASA) will after a Parliamentary Group meeting dewhip members of parliament perceived as rebellious.Addressing the press on Wednesday, National Assembly minority whip

Kenya Airways takeover law to be out by August

Assembly team says it is on course to deliver legal framework.

17-year-old girl dies after being struck by boyfriend’s jet ski

A 17-year-old Michigan girl was killed when her boyfriend accidentally struck her with his  jet ski on a lake over Memorial Day weekend, according to reports. Lexi Simon was driving her own jet

Man Killed For Stealing From Prophet Bushiri In South Africa

Man killed for stealing from prophet Bushiri in South Africa. Another was rushed to hospital where he is currentlyu receiving medical treatment.

Forest Dept rescues tiger at Handi Halla in Karnataka

Forest Department officials have rescued a tiger, which is said to have killed a man, at Handi Halla in Nararahole Tiger Reserve on Wednesday. The tiger had killed one Jagadeesha and his carcass were

Don’t book repatriation flights online, warns Pak consulate in Dubai

Don’t book repatriation flights online, warns Pak consulate in Dubai

Expert group to guide health dept

Amid spike in the Covid-19 curve, the state health department apparently galvanised by change of guard at top has constituted an expert group for controlling the menace of the disease. The department has also set up five working groups for different aspects of the pandemic. The newly

UK Fintech SumUp Launches Payment Tools to Help Businesses Conduct Operations while Observing Social Distancing Measures Due to COVID-19

UK-headquartered payments service company SumUp has launched an online payment tool to help businesses conduct operations while observing social distancing meas

What next for Plymouth Argyle's five 2019/20 season loan signings?

Ryan Lowe added plenty of talent to his Pilgrims' squad with this quintet of players

Watch | Global carbon pollution falls by 17%

A video on the biggest annual drop in carbon dioxide emissions in the world

Ralphs security guard pulls gun on shopper during confrontation in San Bernardino - VIDEO

A bystander captured video of a security guard at a Ralphs in San Bernardino drawing a gun on a shopper who was refusing to leave the store.

10 of the best songs by Gregg Allman

Ten classic moment's from Allman Brothers Band founder founder and all-round rock giant Gregg Allman

Herdsmen/bandits attacks: We’ll take our destiny in our hands — Delta govt

As herdsmen attacks persist in Delta State, the state government has changed its policy of waiting for the Federal Government

Tesco will use technology to monitor crowds in its stores

Tesco will begin introducing a new system to help control the number of people within its stores. The new technology will count how many people enter and ex