The Isle of Man TT is Going Digital

Start your engines.

Tesla lowers car prices in Canada by a few thousand dollars

I don't think saying Tesla is holding a sale would be accurate, but the automaker has discounted most of its cars.

Dominic Cummings won't trend on Twitter because of porn

But #CumGate is totally fine

Weak Apparel Makers To Avoid

Recessions are typically hard on apparel makers, with inventory adjustments and falling sales. The COVID-19 economic shutdown and physical retail disruption in

Alteryx: Still Long

Channel checks in May 2020 show that business intelligence is still a top priority for many companies. Alteryx stock has surged in the past few weeks and has co

Microsoft starts rolling out Project Moca, aka Outlook Spaces to Office Insiders

Earlier this year, we reported that Microsoft is working on a new collaboration tool within Outlook to help teams with project management. Called Outlook Spaces

Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah sharing 'Splash' memories over video chat is a fun watch

The lobster scene was a bit of a mess.

Letters to the Editor — May 28, 2020

Nehruvian ideologyAs a tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary, the article, “Continue India’s tryst with Nehruvian ideology” (Editorial page, May 27) has showered lavish praise on indepe

Top 10 Scottish crime novels

Scottish novelists from William McIlvanney to Ian Rankin and Denise Mina deliver all the gut-punch thrills of crime without forgetting its human cost

A Passion for Beetles (and Spiders) in the Time of Coronavirus

Although schools are closed for now, nature is still open for exploration and learning

Six Cabinet members 'privately believe Dominic Cummings should resign' while 40 Tory MPs call for Boris Johnson to sack him over 'lockdown breach' controversy

Six Cabinet members are believed to have privately told colleagues that Dominic Cummings should quit, while at least 40 Tory MPs have demanded his resignation.

JK Rowling keeps her word, shares illustrations by children for her new book

Her Twitter timeline is flooded with illustrations with Rowling giving a personal shout-out to them. The kids did take her cue and doodled everything from a princess to a caterpillar.

Safeguarding the source of three of Asia's great rivers

It is official. Everything is on track for the establishment of the Three-Rivers-Source National Park (TRSNP) in China, which—as its name suggests—protects the source of three of Asia's greatest rivers: ...

CAF to postpone 2021 AFCON to be in 2022

French Radio Monte Carlo unveiled the possibility of holding the 2021 African Cup of Nations in the summer of 2022 due to Coronavirus pandemic.

With test results delayed, it is a longer stay at quarantine centre for many

Besides financial implications, they all have complaints about poor facilities

Real Reason Why Landlord Killed Tenant Known As ‘Ofankor Shatta Wale’ At Ofankor In Accra Revealed

The Police seem to be making headway into the investigation of a landlord who gunned down his tenant Benjamin Otchere, 31, at Ofankor in Accra for refusing to vacate a two-bedroom apartment on Saturday, 24th May 2020,  the same day his rent expired.

Estranged Daughter of Kikuyu Musician Jimmy Wayuni Emerges

"How do you mourn a man you had barely known? How do you mourn the man you called biological father but fought ...

JK Cement (₹234.4): Buy

Investors with a short-term view can buy the stock of JK Cement at current levels.The stock took support ₹180 in early April this year and changed direction triggered by positive divergence on the dai

Iceland cuts food waste 23% in two years as it commits to a 50% cut by 2030

A year after the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK called on businesses to ‘step up to the plate’ and drive forward plans to cut food waste, the supermarket Iceland has announced food waste reductions of almost 2,500 tonnes, a decrease of 23.2% over the last two years, in its first public food waste report.

Outdoor spaces and improved transport options - how a new east Manchester arena could lead on sustainability as well as boosting the economy

OVG aim to make the proposed new east Manchester arena the most sustainable in the UK

Are new car sales about to boom?

According to Robert Gottliebsen, new car sales may be about to boom:

Sorry for Your Trouble by Richard Ford review – stories of discontent

An uneven collection about marital discord and middle-aged disappointment from one of the grand figures of contemporary American fiction

Kartik Aaryan staying mum about ‘Dostana 2’

Having taken the industry, audience and critics alike by storm, it is evident that Kartik Aaryan is climbing the success ladder faster than anyone would have imagined. With a good line of hits to his name, one of his upcoming projects will be ‘Dostana 2’. However, when asked about the project, he was sure not […]

Vizag: Dr Sudhakar Rao alleges wrong medication at mental hospital

Visakhapatnam anesthetist Dr Sudhakar Rao Kolaventy wrote a letter to the medical superintendent of the mental hospital, where he has been lodged since May 16 on belief that he needs treatment for mental stress.

Esports News: FE, IndyCar stars join JOTA-run Virtual Le Mans team

Formula E championship leader Antonio Felix da Costa and IndyCar driver Felix Rosenqvist will race in the Virtual Le Mans 24 Hours next month

Anjana Harish’s Suicide Shows Why India Must End Practice of ‘Conversion Therapy’

India: Following the Anajana Harish case in Kerala, a ban must be issued on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQIA folks, say IACP & other mental health experts.

Indore: From 7 to 70 year old, 85 singers sing the song of unity

World’s chief rabbis issue joint call for Jews to set aside differences before shavuot - Jewish World

Letter signed by seven chief rabbis calls on Jews worldwide to take practical steps to overcome both personal and communal conflicts.

Pakistan New Breeding Ground Of Locusts: Agriculture Expert

Pakistan has become a new breeding ground of locusts, entering Rajasthan from adjoining areas in Pakistan, said BR Kadwa, deputy director of the agriculture department.

14 fresh cases reported in Yadgir district

As many as 14 fresh cases of COVID-19 positive were registered in Yadgir district on Tuesday. All those who tested positive returned from Maharashtra on May 12. The details provided by the district ad

From Dilip Kumar’s Madhumati To Kishore Kumar’s Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi – Top Bollywood Box Office Grossers Of 1958

1958 was not a very good year for Bollywood as far as business is concerned. No film really made a huge mark at the Box Office.However, there were several stars like Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Kisho

Malls, hotels to open in Kyiv on May 30, subject to certain restrictions – Mayor Klitschko

Hotel restaurants will continue to operate in take-away and room service modes.

Prominent Kano Monarch dies at 89 - The Nation Nigeria

Dr. Wada Ibrahim Waziri, the Sa'in Bichi, Hakimin Dambatta has passed on at the age of 89.Family sources told The Nation that the prominent monarch...

Comedian Idris Sultan finally released after 8 days in custody

Free at last

Bali talks of ‘new era’ as island prepares for eased travel restrictions amid pandemic

As talk of a so-called “new normal” begins to creep into the national discourse here in Indonesia, tourism players in Bali are reportedly drafting guidelines for health protocols with views abound that the time after COVID-19 will establish a...

12-year-old Jay’Aina Patton develops app to connect children with incarcerated parents

Jay’Aina Patton was just three years old when her father, Antoine Patton fell foul of the law leading to his incarceration for gun possession.

Police investigate alleged kidnapping at Ballarat

Police are investigating reports of a kidnapping at Ballarat. A 19-year-old woman has told investigators she was driving along Humphrey Street when she stopped to let a light coloured sedan pass ar…

Doom Eternal Update 1.1 available for download, removes the Denuvo anti-cheat system

id Software has released a new update for the PC version of Doom Eternal.

“Slick” Julia Lyons: The Con Artist Who Posed as a Nurse During the 1918 Flu Pandemic—Then Robbed Her Patients

When Chicago was in desperate need of at-home nurses, one dastardly schemer named Julia Lyons saw an opportunity to turn a profit.

SandRidge Energy: Steep Production Declines In 2020 As It Attempts To Manage Its Debt

SandRidge is at risk of seeing its production shrink considerably during 2020. It is shutting in wells (some permanently) as well as spending minimal capex duri

Holcim restarts Luzon, Davao operations

Leading cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. has restarted manufacturing and logistics operations with stronger health and safety controls in all its sites nationwide after pausing cement production in compliance with government quarantine measures against coronavirus disease 2019.

Spanish Rocker Enrique Bunbury Set For Virtual Grammy Museum Event

Spanish rockstar Enrique Bunbury will be featured in a Grammy Museum Event on Instagram Live.

Ventspils City Council’s shadow looms over FK Ventspils envelope wage scheme

«The interests of the suspended Ventspils mayor Aivars Lembergs in LLC Football Club Ventspils (FK Ventspils) are implemented through its members – Ventspils City Council and LLC VK Transit, as well as FK Ventspils board members Kārlis Gubāts and maybe even Inga Mikuļčika,» BNN was told by Ventspils City Council deputy Aivis Landmanis.

Queens thief throws 61-year-old woman into street, steals purse

A Queens crook threw a 61-year-old woman to the ground and took off with her purse, disturbing new video shows. Surveillance footage released by cops early Wednesday shows the suspect approaching the

Te Rerenga Wairua Safe And Ready To Go

Tracks are cleared, facilities have been cleaned and Te Rerenga Wairua is safe for visitors (manuhiri).

New Technique to Study Ancient Teeth Reveals Edo-Era Diet in Japan

Researchers analyzed DNA in tartar from the remains of 13 people who lived between 1603 and 1867

Preksha Mehta's Suicide Note Will Leave You Teary-Eyed; Cousin Says She Was A Vibrant Girl

Crime Patrol actress, Preksha Mehta committed suicide on Monday night (May 25, 2020) at her residence in Indore. The actress left a one-page suicide note, in which she said that she tried hard to stay positive during these times but couldnt.

Flat owners hit the roof after problems at Ayr factoring firm leaves some residents out of pocket

The row has left one development claiming it is owed more than £20,000 in advance payments already made.

KKR to invest USD 1 bln in European venture for hyperscale data centres

The investment firm KKR has partnered with entrepreneur Franek Sodzawiczny to launch a data centre company in Europe. The new venture Global Technical Realty (GTR) will provide build-to-suit data centres for large technology companies in Europe. 

Why HC issued Notices to 49 YSRCP Social Media Activists?

There is a discussion about how and why this case is so serious. YSR Congress supporters are defending their friends by quoting a judgment of the Supreme Court which says criticizing judgment

FSMA: Belgians Traded 5 Times More BEL 20 Shares amid COVID-19

According to the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), a Belgian regulator, investors traded BEL 20 shares up to five times more.

Bengaluru Containment Zones: At least 20 zones in city are no longer in the red

At least 20 places in Bengaluru, which were identified as “containment zones” to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the neighbourhood, have been freed from all restrictions over the last month, as zero Covid-19 positive cases were detected here over the period.

Ofankor landlord remanded for murder

The Abeka District Court on Tuesday remanded into police custody Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, a 38-year-old businessman and landlord, for allegedly shooting and killing his tenant at Ofankor over rent.

Charities call for minister to represent them in Cabinet

Chief executive of The Wheel says position should be established to support sector

AT&T: Do Not Let The Yield Fool You

While the dividend yield is tempting, be cautious and do not let it fool you. Huge debt load means shareholder returns are limited. I give T a true value of $40

A crash and burn fest

Instead of soaring, Betaal’s shaky narrative falls apart, just like its zombies

Russian Fighters Intercept U.S. Aircraft, Risk Midair Collision, U.S. Navy Says

Two Russian Su-35 fighter jets flew in an unsafe and unprofessional manner while intercepting a U.S. Navy P-8A maritime patrol aircraft over international waters in the Eastern Mediterranean, the U.S. Navy said.

CID to re-examine 2018 abetment to suicide case against Arnab: Deshmukh

“Adnya Naik had complained to me that #AlibaugPolice had not investigated non-payment of dues from #ArnabGoswami's @republic which drove her entrepreneur father & grandmom to suicide in May 2018," he tweeted.

Couples urged not to sign marriage contracts without court supervision

The Constitutional Court on Tuesday dismissed an application for leave to appeal an SCA judgement on the binding nature of postnuptial contracts.

CBI books rice mill, three directors in ₹100 crore cheating case

The directors of the rice mill allegedly obtained credit facilities from the SBI’s commercial branch in Haryana’s Karnal by misrepresentation of facts, says a CBI spokesperson

Council to face legal action from Portadown GAA club over playing field

A Co Armagh based council is facing legal action over claims it failed to properly consult a GAA club over a playing field strategy.

S&P 500: Fully valued on some measures – UBS

Global equities have recovered swiftly from the COVID-19 pandemic with the S&P 500 climbing above 3000 points for the time since late February. The ra

Children of asylum seekers challenge with home learning

SINCE the Covid-19 has spurred both the UK government and Northern Ireland executive to shut down schools in March 2020 to slow down the rise of infections, schools, on the other hand, have also come up with homework packs via online learning to keep up the knowledge.

Libyan Army successfully shoots down Turkish suicide drone

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA) announced on Wednesday that its air defense forces shot down a Turkish suicide drone that was preparing to attack their troops at the ‘Ayn Zara axis near Tripoli. In a video clip posted on the official Facebook page of the Libyan National Army, Major General Fawzi Al-Mansouri, commander of the Ain Zara axis, reviewed parts of the plane’s wreckage, indicating that it was shot down while trying to attack his forces south of Tripoli. Turkey’s Kargu kamikaze drone first entered service in 2018, but this is one of the first times that it has been seen in Libya. In this context, it was reported that the Turkish Defense Equipment Technology Engineering Joint Stock Company has manufactured several types of unmanned suicidal aircraft/ The Kargu is characterized by its small size and light weight, as one soldier can move it from one place to another, and it is launched after it is fixed to the ground, and used to attack stationary and moving targets, day and…

Former NSO Employees Says The Company Impersonated Facebook To Deploy Malware

As Facebook's lawsuit against Israeli malware purveyor, NSO Group, continues, more facts are coming to light that undercut the...

Valve's attempt to resurrect Artifact begins this week

You're probably vaguely aware of the situation regarding Valve's Artifact, but here's a brief recap. Released in late 2018 to a lot of promise from DOTA 2 fans, Artifact quickly crumbled and over the course of several months, its playerbase...

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Missing Disha Vakani? The Makers Might Come Up With This New Masterstroke

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is highly consistent if its television ratings are concerned. But one thing is for sure, the fans are dying to see their beloved Disha Vakani as Daya. It's been a lon

Distribution of face masks to start next week in border districts

Hoima, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The government will start free distribution of face masks next week. Robinah Nabanja, the State Minister of health for General duties says the distribution will be done in phases starting in the border districts and then roll out to other parts of the country.  Last week while announcing measures of …

Two dead in freak accident in Vikarabad

Vikarabad: Two persons who were returning after attending a function died when their two-wheeler was hit by a car from behind, tossing them on to the road, only to be run over by another car which was coming in the opposite direction.

Toyota tops the list, Tesla climbs the ranks in Australia's most trusted car brands

The automotive industry is the fifth most-trusted business sector in Australia, but buyers have more faith in some brands over others.

Actor detained in Ampang for allegedly enticing married woman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A male actor was detained at the Ampang District Police Headquarters yesterday after he came forward to provide a statement in relation to a case of enticing a married woman and having an illicit relationship with her. Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Noor Azmi Yusoff...

Search for men wanted in string of Queens burglaries

Police are searching for the men behind several break ins at businesses in Queens.

Connect First Credit Union appoints former ATB exec as new COO

Canada’s Connect First Credit Union has announced the appointment of Wellington Holbrook as its chief operating officer.

Blarney Barney – Frank McNally on a tale of two euphemisms

Apart from its role in the ballad of Little Musgrave (Diary, May 27th), apparently, Barnard Castle is also infamous as a slang term arising from an event, or perhaps non-event, of 1569. It happened during the “Rising of the North”, when Catholic earls in northern England rebelled against Queen Elizabeth I, hoping to replace her with Mary Queen of Scots.

Police called to shut down party at disused industrial unit in Gorton

The revellers left the building after officers spoke with them

Coronavirus | Barred floors of city hospital to be used for patients

Supreme Court permits usage since Tamil Nadu government is in need of space

Govt Undermines Democracy By Pushing 15 Bills In 17 Hours

“The Government is undermining democracy by progressing 15 bills in the space of just 17 hours,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour.

Daily Deal: 29% off JBL Bar 2.0 all-in-one soundbar

As part of the Harman Kardon family, which is now owned by Samsung, JBL has been producing high-quality audio products for a long time. JBL's products are affordable too, which gives a lot of people t

GBP/USD refreshes session lows, retreats nearly 100 pips from daily swing high

The GBP/USD pair retreated nearly 100 pips from the daily swing high and refreshed session lows, around mid-1.2100s in the last hour. The emergence of

ArchDaily X LifeCycles: The Future of our Environment

Watch the ArchDaily x LifeCycles panel discussion. David Gianotten, Sinus Lynge, and Lina Ghotmeh discuss the future of our environment.

ArchDaily X LifeCycles: The Future of our Environment

Watch the ArchDaily x LifeCycles panel discussion. David Gianotten, Sinus Lynge, and Lina Ghotmeh discuss the future of our environment.

Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) CFO Todd R. Morgenfeld Sells 36,233 Shares

Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) CFO Todd R. Morgenfeld sold 36,233 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.59, for a total transaction of $673,571.47. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. PINS […]

Graduate Student Untangles Decades-Old Math Problem in Less Than a Week

Lisa Piccirillo recently published her proof of Conway’s knot problem, a well-known quandry that stumped mathematicians for more than 50 years

Film show: Hollywood searches for alternative glam red carpet options amid Covid-19

Film critic Lisa Nesselson speaks to Eve Jackson about the week's film news, including coronavirus-safe red carpets, how to get the real cinema experience in your own home and the online retrospectiv…

New Goal Of Zero Seabird Deaths On Fishing Boats

The new National Action Plan for protecting seabirds from commercial fishing hooks and nets has made a big leap forward, with a new goal of reducing seabird deaths to zero. However, Forest & Bird is warning that without cameras on boats the plan will not succeed.

Dismissed soldier, partner, arrested with 1,200kg of indian hemp

A dismissed soldier was yesterday arrested while conveying 1,200 Kilograms of substance suspected to be Indian hemp...

Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases pass 52,600 as deaths eclipse 2,300

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (WSVN) - There are now more than 52,200 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,319 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Wednesday,...

Why SMSFs shouldn't attempt to perform their own surgery

With volatility and financial advice costs both at historic highs, a fintech start-up has pioneered a new way for self-managed investors to find help.

UAE: Human Resources Ministry revises working hours of service centres

Precautionary measures remain in place to curb the spread of COVID-19

Malian petitions CID over harrasment

A Malian businessman domiciled in Ghana, Haled Ould Ibrahim, has stated that he feels “harassed” by the activities of a Lebanese called Hassan Abu Zein, who he claims has been filing false police reports about him and his family.

Six Fallacies That Will Stall Covid-19 Recovery

Full recovery from Covid-19 will take time, especially with a looming second wave of infections. Nature will not relent. Leaders hoping to reduce the devastation can control only the human response, which starts with strategy. Here are six fallacies to avoid.

Disney+ Unveils 'Secret Society of Second-Born Royals' Trailer & Release Date!

The trailer for Secret Society of Second-Born Royals has just been released!

Police chief kills toddler and grandmother in crash, allegedly while drunk driving

A chief of a police sub-precinct in Rembang, Central Java is under investigation for a car crash that killed a toddler and her grandmother, with witnesses of the incident saying that the cop seemed to be driving under the influence of alcohol at the...

Kasirye Ggwanga in intensive care

Kasirye was admitted to Nakasero hospital on May 18 and underwent a successful operation the following day after doctors discovered a blood clot in one of the vessels...

Lance Franklin suffers fresh injury setback

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin is in serious danger of missing the Swans’ clash with Essendon when the season resumes next month. Sportsday co-host Sam McClure says the gun forward has injur…

Delhi: 57-year-old IRS officer commits suicide

Eish Singhal, DCP (New Delhi) said, “ We received a call from the hospital authorities about the incident. Saxena used a bedsheet to hang himself. We also found a suicide note inside his bedroom... We are probing the matter."

Samurai Shodown Neo Geo Collection Launches This July On Nintendo Switch

Includes a previously unreleased game

NW Health MEC Sambatha ‘impressed’ with Impala Mine’s COVID-19 compliance

Sambatha has been monitoring the levels of compliance at the mine in Rustenburg.

LivePerson Stock Is Ready To Go 'Live'

LivePerson has been undervalued due to lower-than-expected growth and lack of profitability. It is beginning to turn the ship around and become profitable and h

Mercedes-Benz plans 10 new models to spur demand

Digitally launches two vehicles in AMG segment

‘Mudik’ travelers barred from returning to Jakarta without permits

“People wishing to enter Jakarta are required to obtain a permit from the Jakarta administration and the police. Otherwise, they will be told to turn back,” National Police traffic corps head Insp. Gen. Istiono said. 

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Neanderthal bones: Signs of their sex lives

The site is infamous among anthropologists who study the Paleolithic period for the evidence of what appears to be the massacre and possible cannibalization of a family: Their bones seem to have been hacked at by stone tools and hammers, probably by another group of Neanderthals, to remove their fl

Investigation after tree fell on woman in park and broke her leg

Her children screamed for help

Navient Corp (NASDAQ:NAVI) Shares Sold by Aigen Investment Management LP

Aigen Investment Management LP trimmed its position in Navient Corp (NASDAQ:NAVI) by 57.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 28,722 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after selling 38,583 shares during the quarter. Aigen Investment Management LP’s holdings in Navient […]

New ski resort proposed

A New Denver developer’s plans to build a “world-class, all-season, backcountry-oriented mountain destination… complemented by a pedestrian-only environmentally sustainable Mountain Village” is about to get its first test of public support.

Azad condoles demise of Sirwal

Senior Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of Bashir Ahmed Sirwal from Malanoo Kahara area of Doda district. Azad

Work to demolish fire-damaged hotel starts this week

A Canterbury hotel that was completely gutted by fire on Christmas Eve is set to be demolished to make way for a new pub. Kirwee Tavern licensee...

Anger at 'disgusting' eBay listing for 'mummified witch's cat' used for rituals

The cat, said to have been used to ward off harm at a 16th Century cottage, has been listed with a £640 price tag by a seller in Coventry, West Midlands

‘I’d rather face the virus than let the people die of hunger’: NTT governor to reopen tourist destinations on June 15

The governor of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) says he would rather face the coronavirus rather than letting his citizens die of hunger, as his administration announces that tourist destinations in the province will begin reopening on June 15  “As...

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé, Cabriolet (including E53) handed facelift!

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its facelifted E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet models, including the two-door Mercedes-AMG E53 variants.

DAP: Perikatan stopped caring about drunk driving after coming into power

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A score of DAP politicians have challenged the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration to take punitive action against those caught drunk driving, in light of the two related deaths recently. In a joint press statement, the group pointed out that former transport minister...

First Las Vegas casinos to reopen on the Strip are revealed

Vegas is betting that it’s time to reopen.

South William Street mixed-use investment seeks €2.6m

Sale of Dublin 2 restaurant and residential premises will test strength of market

Tamil Nadu signs MoUs worth over Rs 15,000 crore to generate 47,000 jobs

The proposed investment will be towards company's proposed brownfield expansion at company's Oragadam facility near Chennai

FCA launches 'Jeep for All' initiative

FCA India has announced lucrative deals and financial schemes under the ‘Jeep for All’ initiative.

How sex chromosomes break up to get together

Molecular factors that enhance recombination between sex chromosomes.

PAS urges PKR not to contest in Chini by-election

KOTA BARU, May 27 — PAS has urged the opposition, especially Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), not to contest in the Chini state by-election scheduled to be held on July 4. PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah said that apart from the opposition would find it difficult to win the seat, it...

Fraport AGM 2020: Shareholders approve all agenda items

At Fraport AG’s first virtual-only Annual General Meeting (AGM), shareholders approved all agenda items. Shareholders ratified the actions of the company’s executive and supervisory boards for fiscal year 2019, by 99.94 percent and 98.19 percent respectively. Furthermore, 99.98 percent of the shareholders approved the proposal to suspend the dividend for fiscal year 2019. The entire profit earmarked for distribution will instead flow into the revenue reserve. 94.24 percent of the shareholders also agreed to the resolution for implementing a new

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Sells 8,844 Shares of Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE:PHG)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC lowered its position in shares of Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE:PHG) by 54.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,426 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 8,844 shares during the period. ETRADE […]

Bihar Board 10th female topper aims to become a doctor and serve her village

'Girls have the additional responsibility of cooking and helping in domestic chores, that is why they often fail to do their best in academics, but my parents motivated me to study,' said the rank-holder.

Public hearing to be continued

West Kelowna's first attempt at a public hearing in three months will go into overtime.

New Dragon Quest Game Is an Action RPG Coming to Consoles in 2021

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Prolonged period of lockdown may change people’s housing desires

Writing for The Conversation,Dr Tara Hipwood, lecturer in architecture at Northumbria University, suggests that changes in commuting or work habits will prompt a fundamental shift in what people perceive as priority features in the home, with outdoor space and a home office high up the list in future.

Beyond Twiplomacy: Diplomacy and the Digital Fast Forward

The practice of diplomacy in the virtual space is geared towards amplifying foreign policy drives and messages and forms a vital and dynamic branch of strategic communication. Now, more than ever before, we are faced with the inexorable certainty of a digital future – a future that has already begun. As COVID-19 thrusts the world’s […]

40 test positive, 37 are NoRKs

1,07,832 currently under surveillance

Red Rock Canyon to reopen Monday

Areas in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, including the Scenic Drive, will reopen Monday after a weekslong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

San Francisco neobank Aspiration raises $135m in Series C round

San Francisco-based fintech firm Aspiration has raised $135 million in a Series C funding round led by investors Alpha Edison.

VIDEO: Barca's 2008/09 Champions League title celebrations

Back in 2009, Barca produced a football masterclass as they beat Manchester United by 2-0.

Thane Municipal Corporation recruits paramedical staff amid COVID crisis

Female life expectancy in Egypt grows to 75.1 years in 2019: CAPMAS

The death rate for women has slightly decreased from 5.6 per 1,000 women in 2014 to 5.4 in 2018, according to the report.

ANOTHER testing shambles: Health chiefs ban public from buying the same antibody test they are rolling out for NHS workers

Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has 'asked' companies to stop providing at-home antibody tests after spotting them online.

SANTELESAMISOK Launches New Entertainment Company, Paving the Way for Independent Artists

SINGAPORE, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Known as "SANTELESAMISOK", Ariffin Tahir is a force in the world of marketing and PR. After being motivate...

What you can expect on holiday in Turkey as beaches ban smoking and enforce sunbathing zones

BEACHES in Turkey have announced their new plans for allowing tourists to visit again this year. Smoking bans, sunbathing zones and restricted entry are just some of the things you can expect on yo…

DRDGold Remains Undervalued Despite Stellar Performance

DRDGold is one of the top-performing gold mining stocks over the past year due to successful exploration efforts and Sibanye's acquisition. Using P&P reserves,

144 at all quarantine centres

The Gajapati district administration on Monday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC near all temporary medical camps (TMCs) and quarantine centres to prevent gathering of locals and possible untoward situations over facilities. Gathering has been restricted within100 metre

Gamemakers Inject AI To Develop More Lifelike Characters

moon_unit2 writes: The AI technique that DeepMind used to teach machines to play Atari can now bring new video game characters to life. WIRED reports that researchers at Electronic Arts and the University of British Columbia in Canada developed a reinforcement learning method for animating humanoid ...

HEICO Beats Again, But Caution Is Warranted

HEICO has beat EPS and revenue estimates for the 10th consecutive quarter despite a slowdown in commercial aircraft orders. This is good news, but Q3 and Q4 wil

'Woefully lacking': Mother forced to travel to regional NSW for child's mental health treatment

A Canberra mother says she had to travel to regional NSW to get treatment for her child.

European Jewish Communities and the Coronavirus Crisis

The coronavirus crisis has shaken many European Jewish communities to the core. As the EU member states try to return to normal in the aftermath of the most severe threat to the lives of their citizens since WWII, the continent’s Jewish communities struggle to come to terms with the devastating events of the past months.

Map Highlights Arsenic in Groundwater Contamination

As many as 220 million people around the world may be at risk of drinking groundwater contaminated with arsenic, according to a new study published by

Fact-O-Meter: Did You Know? Shah Rukh Khan Inaugurated 100 Crore Club In Overseas Market

Every cinephilia must be aware that 100 crore club was kick-started by Aamir Khan in India. Yes, in 2008, Aamir's Ghajini became the first Bollywood film to cross 100 crore mark at the domestic box

XRSpace launches 5G-connected VR headset

XRSpace, a VR headset specialist founded by former HTC CEO Peter Chou three years ago, has launched what it claims is the world's first 5G VR headset for the mass consumer market.

Capcom just rolled out a five-day Mega Man Switch sale

Mega Man started out on a Nintendo platform, so it only feels natural that Capcom bring as many games as possible to the Switch. Although things were very slow going at first (bring every Mega Man on NES and SNES to the Switch Online suite,...

Samantha Akkineni donates to 10 NGOs to celebrate 10 million Instagram followers

The ‘Mersal’ star said she is following in the footsteps of Hollywood star Natalie Portman, who did the same when she touched seven million followers

Finding community in crisis: Two community theatres join forces to raise more than $25,000

It has been said the show must go on. This is true until it is not. Piedmont Players Theatre (PPT) and Lee Street Theatre (LST) have found common ground and community, as they have joined forces to keep theatrical performing arts alive in Salisbury.

Otrium is Trying to Solve Fashion’s Inventory Problem

The online designer outlet is looking to fuel international expansion with this round, led by Eight Road Ventures.

Use ICWF to bring back poorly paid Indians: HC

Centre told to consider pleas of wives of four Keralites

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. Raises Position in Amdocs Limited (NASDAQ:DOX)

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in Amdocs Limited (NASDAQ:DOX) by 40.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,343 shares of the technology company’s stock after buying an additional 2,680 shares during the quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc.’s holdings […]

Does working from home disadvantage women?

Prof Patricia Lewis of Kent Business School discusses how the COVID-19 lockdown has disadvantaged women working from home whilst caring for their children

Ukraine in UN urges Russia to give up "logic of war" in Donbas

Ukraine has also recalled Russia must implement its obligations under the Minsk Agreements.

Runyon Canyon Park reopens for hikers under new safety measures

The popular Runyon Canyon Park is back open for hiking with new safety measures in place, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti said.

Intensify seizure of assets of corrupt officials – Anti-corruption campaigners urge courts

Two anti-corruption experts have said the recent order by an Accra High Court for the seizure of assets of persons convicted in the National Communications Authority (NCA) case is a good anti-corruption measure.

University Of Nevada, Las Vegas Business School Answers The Humanitarian Call

In light of the tragedy of the coronavirus, humanitarians like Andre Carrier and Greg Lee, and the Lee family foundation, are bold enough to look for a way to end the pandemic.

Esports News: F1 drivers Verstappen and Norris to share LMP2 car in Virtual Le Mans

Formula 1 drivers Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will team up at the Virtual Le Mans 24 Hours, sharing an LMP2 car for sim race outfit Team Redline

Blaugrana masks for Barcelona's Wednesday training session

Blaugrana masks for Barcelona's Wednesday training session

Making commercial laws in Kenya adaptable to deal with pandemic

ANJARWALLA & KIUNUHE: Making commercial laws in Kenya adaptable to deal with Covid-19

Building An Adaptive Retail Enterprise For Day 2

Many experts and business leaders believe that this chapter will accelerate the pace of digital transformation, align business and technology behind common strategic objectives, and determine the winning and losing consumer brands of our time.

Cause to celebrate Africa Day amid a lack of energy access

Africa Day, an opportunity to raise awareness on how diverse each African country is and the importance of this diversity in doing business in each region.

Decorated greyhound trainer found dead in suspicious circumstances

Police are appealing for public assistance after decorated greyhound trainer Karen Leek was found dead in suspicious circumstances. Emergency services were called to Leek’s Devon Meadows property a…

Four die as storm lashes Joypurhat

At least four people, including two children, were crushed to death by falling trees and collapsing walls after a storm slammed into Joypurhat shortly after Tuesday midnight.

Govt. to continue salary deferment

Revenue dips to ₹3,100 crore; to discontinue ₹1,500 to white cardholders

Myer Ballarat shoppers evacuated onto Sturt Street

Ballarat's Myer store has been evacuated on its first day back since the end of March.

3 guards murdered in cold blood by unknown assailants

Bizarre incident

Tencent, CCB Labuan to jointly foster digitalisation of enterprises in Malaysia

LABUAN, May 27 — Tencent, a leading provider of Internet value-added services in China, will explore cooperation opportunities with China Construction Bank Corporation Labuan Branch (CCB Labuan) following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today. The MoU, inked via Tencent VooV...

Pinterest Introduces Shopping Spotlights With Influencers And Publishers

Pinterest is introducing a new feature called shopping spotlights that brings expert recommendations from influencers and publishers directly to consumers.

New Finas chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid says lack of exposure to film and TV industry not a hindrance

KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 27 — The new chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Zakaria Abdul Hamid said his lack of exposure to the industry is no obstacle to handling the responsibility that he has been entrusted with. He said although he did not have any background in the...

More Unified Approach to Public Procurement Needed to Boost Kazakhstan’s Economic Recovery

Kazakhstan has made significant efforts over the past two decades to bring its public procurement system closer to international standards, but a considerable part of procurement activity has yet to meet these standards, thereby limiting overall effectiveness and efficiency, says a World Bank Assessment. “We acknowledge that the rules and institutions of Kazakhstan’s public procurement […]

Alibaba Records Only 9% Lower Profit Than Amazon But Trails By 4x In Revenue

Data gathered by Learnbonds.com shows that Chinese internet company Alibaba registered 9.3% lower profits compared to United States’ Amazon. The data further shows that there is a significant gap in revenues between the two companies by at least four times for the financial year ending March 31, 2020.

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Increases Stake in Proto Labs Inc (NYSE:PRLB)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC grew its position in Proto Labs Inc (NYSE:PRLB) by 20.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,066 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 686 shares during the quarter. ETRADE Capital […]

Three hot-spots in district

Positive cases found in Nellanad, Kulathoor and Navayikulam

Telecoms: Governors’ act of heroism tempered by COVID-19

In moments of ruins and comprehensive catastrophe, certain images emerge to flash some hope of man’s capacity to resist turbulence.

Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor found alive, police confirm

Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor have been found alive with minor injuries after 18 days lost in the bush.

Answering your vehicle-related queries

Upsized tyresVishal, Mumbai: For my 2017 Honda City, which tyres would be best for city and occasional highway driving: Bridgestone, Michelin or Good Year? Is it advisable to use oversized tyres?You c

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Never Stopped Reinventing Itself

As ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. begins its seventh and final season, it’s worth looking back on what made the last vestige of the Marvel Television era endure for so long: its commitment to constant reinvention.

Which Streaming Service Do You Actually Want?

With so many streaming services available, from Netflix to Apple TV+ to Disney+ to HBO Max and Peacock, it can be hard to know what you need to sign up for. We’re here to help.

Predator: Hunting Grounds update 1.08 adds Dutch DLC and more

Illfonic have released a new patch for Predator: Hunting Grounds which includes various improvements and fixes while introducing Dutch as a new playable character.The update is now live on bot

Intuitive Surgical: The Growth Leader In Surgical Robotics

Intuitive Surgical is the global leader in surgical robotics. The company has produced outstanding growth rates in both revenue and cash flow over the years. In

Police arrest dismissed soldier, another for 'smuggling' 1,200kgs of Marijuana - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

The Police in Lagos on Wednesday arrested a dismissed soldier identified as Okoliko Andrew and one Idowu Adebayo for allegedly smuggling

Man reported missing in northwest Las Vegas Valley is found

A 27-year-old man who was reported missing Monday night has since been found, Las Vegas police said Wednesday.

Parts of Raj Bhavan in Bhopal declared as containment area

Six residents of employees’ quarters on campus test positive

Russell Investments Group Ltd. Has $4.26 Million Stake in Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL)

Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL) by 77.1% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 193,526 shares of the athletic footwear retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 84,231 shares during the quarter. Russell Investments […]

Kadaga speaks out on return of Eddy Kenzo

Speaker Kadaga has also asked that the curfew issue be discussed by relevant authorities.

Pioneer DJ’s new rekordbox update makes it easy avoid vocal clashes in your mixes

Version 6.0.1 also adds support for Beatsource LINK

Vertex Energy's Transformation Continues

Vertex Energy began migrating its end-products toward higher-margin markets in 2018 - higher-purity base oils and IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel. The company re

Farmers Market Calendar: May 2020 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Many of Oahu’s farmers markets have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but some remain open, with restrictions in place to provide social distancing to protect vendors and shoppers. The situation is subject to change without notice. This list covers what’s open and what’s closed as of Tuesday. For the latest information on a specific market, call or check the websites listed. If you run a market, send updated information to Joleen Oshiro, joshiro@staradvertiser.com.

Greens Work To Secure Inquiry Into Wild West Student Accommodation Sector

The Green Party has begun the process for a Select Committee inquiry into student accommodation, which has been exposed during COVID-19 as an under-regulated sector that straddles students with unfair debt.

Little Nightmares 2 news coming ‘later this summer’

  According to the official twitter account for Little Nightmares 2, we will be hearing some news about the upcoming title, which is coming to Nintendo Switch, later this summer. The info drop…

M Performance Parts for The New BMW 6 Series GT

BMW premieres the M Performance Parts program for the new and refreshed 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32 LCI). While for the pre-LCI 6 Series GT no M

Hamilton man, 25, in court over alleged rape of teenage girl near Bothwell Castle

A MAN has appeared in court in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl near Bothwell Castle in Lanarkshire. Craig Watson, 25, is alleged to have attacked the girl in woodlands near the b…

3 of family hurt as miscreants hurl bombs

In yet another incident of the deteriorating law and order situation in Khordha district, a couple and their son sustained critical injuries when unidentified miscreants hurled bombs at their house at Bhogada village under the Baghamari police station on late on Monday night. Hearing the

Denmark allows couples separated by pandemic to reunite over border

Denmark has opened its borders with Germany and Nordic countries, but only to couples, which have been separated by the pandemic, and provided they can prove their relationship with correspondence, BBC reports.

2021 Perodua Alza D27A – next-gen Avanza twin to come with DNGA platform, 1.0L turbo, 1.2L hybrid?

Click to enlarge Reports have been coming out from Japan that Daihatsu is preparing a new MPV, and Indonesian media are linking that to a new generation

Micron: Big Bets Are Being Placed

Institutional investors collectively bought about 3.5% (net buying) of Micron's total shares outstanding in the last 13F cycle. Moreover, 11 of Micron's 15 larg

Walmart partners with thredUP to offer new and pre-owned clothing

Shoppers can now purchase thredUP's secondhand wares through Walmart.com.

Girl, 11, plunges 200ft and breaks her back after falling through a gap on a glass walkway in a Chinese park

The 11-year-old dropped to the ground after her safety harness 'fell off', Chinese authorities said. The walkway comprises of dozens of see-through panes with gaps in between.

Volkswagen SA resumes production and export of Polo hatch range

Volkswagen South Africa says it has resumed building the Polo for both the local market and export, while also restarting production of the Polo Vivo.

Lacoste Appoints Robert Aldrich as North American CEO, Pedro Zannoni as Latin American CEO

Pedro Zannoni has been tapped as Latin America region ceo.

Time to say goodbye

"Sub-alterns, precisely because they are alter ego, must know when to take the sword for the leader."   There was a time when tenors and sopranos were unknown to the ordinary man, and only the so-called “cognoscenti” appreciated them. That was probably because they sang in Italian mostly, and the music, but for those whose lyrics were translated in English and made popular by Hollywood cinema and recording artists, were too high-brow.

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Acquires 12,515 Shares of ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:ON)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC lifted its position in ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:ON) by 109.4% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 23,957 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,515 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings in ON Semiconductor were worth $298,000 as of its most recent […]

MAGIC IN THE MUNDANE

A digital archive highlights the importance of documenting popular South Asian visual culture

Mitsubishi recalls 141,000 Lancers, Outlanders, and Outlander Sports

Mitsubishi has recalled 2008-2010 Lancers, 2010 Lancer Sportbacks, 2008-2013 Outlanders, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sports due to suspension corrosion.

Someone should make a game about: Gormenghast

Free to Flay.

Unaware of owner’s death, dog waits at Wuhan hospital for three months

The seven-year-old has been spotted sitting outside the lobby of the hospital for three months even though his owner died of Covid-19 just five days after being admitted in February.

New report raises wheat deficit fears

More than one-quarter of British wheat crops are in a very poor condition, according to the latest crop condition report from agricultural consultancy Adas.

NASA taps Airbus for commercial satellite data buy

NASA intends to gain access to Earth observation data gathered by Airbus Defense and Space satellites through the Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition Program.

Stunning Roman Mosaic Floor Found Intact Under a Vineyard in Italy

Italian archeologists have discovered a stunning Roman mosaic floor in the Valpolicella region in the Verona province of Italy.

blink-182 Are Releasing A New Song Called Quarantine

Travis Barker has confirmed that blink-182's new song Quarantine will be arriving within the next two weeks.

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup: 2 Upcoming Mergers (May 17, 2020)

1 out of 23 CEF sectors positive on price and 8 out of 23 sectors positive on NAV last week. A little bit of alpha available from MNE and SRF/SRV mergers. GER/G

Deal Still In The Works For Onyango To Join PSL Outfit

Siya sources have indicated that talks for a defender to return to the Absa Premiership have reignited behind the scenes.

4A Games has removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Metro: Exodus

4A Games has released a brand new patch for Metro: Exodus that removes the controversial Denuvo anti-tamper tech.

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Sells 5,276 Shares of Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR) by 24.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,284 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after selling 5,276 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings […]

More drivers get tickets for dangerous parking at beauty spot

It is the second time that police have reported people flouting the rules

Special train to Bihar departs from Tiruchi

TIRUCHI A Shramik special train with 839 passengers on board departed from the Tiruchi Railway Junction on Wednesday afternoon on a journey to Bihar. The train, arranged by the Southern Railway , woul

Watch: No major fires raging in Uttarakhand, says forest department conservator

‘Firefighters are controlling the isolated incidents of forest fires that have been reported.’

Saudi Arabia's crown prince and Putin agree to 'close coordination' on oil output

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a telephone call, agreed on further "close coordination" on oil output restrictions, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. They also both noted the importance of joint efforts aimed at reaching the agreements within the OPEC+ group in April on oil production curbs, the Kremlin said.

Eskom sees lower risk of power cuts during winter

Load shedding at Stage 1 only, and for just three days.

Regional mining equipment, technology, service companies targeted with innovation accelerator program

"When those mines in Victoria expand, it means they can get in there getting those business opportunities."

Maritime Police promise special attention at unattended beaches

The commander-in-chief of the Maritime Police (PM)has said that special attention will be given to unsupervised beaches during the bathing season, reinforcing surveillance when there are more bathers in those areas.

Model dies in accident

Mebina Michael, model and winner of the Kannada reality show “Pyate Hudugir Halli Life” season 4 lost her life after the car she was travelling in hit a tractor in Mandya district on Tuesday evening.

Spoilers: Shona returns to save David in Corrie?

Word of David's recklessness spread around the cobbles, and Sarah could think of only one person capable of getting through to her brother.

Assess capacity of COVID-19 helplines: HC to govts.

Court takes notice of video showing man struggling to get help for his mother

'Milli Violini': I was a fake violinist in a world-class miming orchestra

Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman spent years touring America in an orchestra of gifted players who mimed to CDs. She relives their bizarre performances – and her eventual collapse

Gold slips below $1700 mark, over 2-week low

Gold dropped to fresh two-week lows in the last hour, with bears now looking to extend the downward trajectory further below the $1700 mark. A combina

New Zealand Facing Largest Decline In GDP In 160 Years

Estimates from the Reserve Bank today show New Zealand will this year experience the largest decline in annual GDP in at least 160 years, highlighting the seriousness of the economic crisis we are facing, National’s Finance Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Bishop Demands Compensation For Lost Revenue From Tithes And Offerings During Lockdown

A South African bishop has demanded compensation from the government for revenue lost during the national lockdown when people were prohibited

Famous birthdays for May 27: Joseph Fiennes, Lily-Rose Depp

May 27 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Gemini.

CM’s Rs 72.66 cr relief for those in distress

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday provided compensation of Rs 72.66 crore to 3300 beneficiaries under the Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Sambal Yojana through one click in the presence of Cabinet members. On this occasion, Chief Minister Chouhan said that this compensation amount is being

"It's nice that Verstappen hasn't suddenly become an arrogant little man''

Formula 1 fans will have to wait over a month before the first action (if all goes well) can start on the Austrian circuit again. Big favourite for the race is of course the winner of the last two races: Max Verstappen.

Turkish military convoy comes under attack in western Idlib

BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 P.M.) – On Wednesday, a Turkish military convoy came under attack while traveling along the M-4 Highway (Aleppo-Latakia Higihway) in the western countryside of the Idlib Gvoernorate. According to opposition reports, the Turkish military convoy was driving along the M-4 Highway near the town of Al-Ghassaniyeh along the Hatay Province border, when a roadside was detonated by unknown assailants. The blast wounded two Turkish military personnel, who were later identified as a recruiter and an army officer; they were rushed to a hospital in the Reyhanli District in southern Turkey. One of the Turkish soldiers is reportedly in critical condition and the other suffered minor wounds. No group has claimed responsibility for this attack.

Photos of N16k okro soup ordered vs what was received causes stir online

Twitter user, @Inzaghl, took to the platform to share photos of okro soup someone had ordered and paid N16,000 for and what they received. Read more on Legit.ng

Smart Stamp Software Developer 12CM Partners South Korea’s Largest Search Engine Provider, Naver, to Launch Cloud-Powered Fintech Platform

12CM (pronounced One-two-cee-em), the “smart” stamp software platform provider and a member company of the Born2Global Center, has partnered with Naver Busi

'There is nowhere to run to' - Covid-19 pandemic leaves immigrants desperate for assistance

"There is nowhere to run to … Life in my country is worse. People in my country are suffering more than us here who are in lockdown," a Cameroonian asylum seeker in Cape Town says.

Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket To 132 Following 76 New Cases| BREAKING

Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket in a rather alarming development. Of the 76 new cases recorded todaywere returness from neighbouring countries

Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms to resist the killing capacity of antimicrobial drugs, a worryingly increasing problem. This article explores the science behind AMR, factors promoting it's spread and techniques to detect it. Looking to the future, ways to combat AMR and alternatives to antimicrobials are discussed.

A gateway to transport and energy research: The Innovation and Networks Executive Agency

D Beckers, Director, Innovation and Networks Executive Agency, charts the important work of the organisation in supporting transport and energy research

Six Barrel Soda Expands Overseas Presence, Opens First Auckland Store

Six Barrel Soda Co. is growing its presence in Hong Kong and the United States, hot on the heels of expanding its export markets to include Canada just before the Covid-19 Lockdown.

Digital Asset Derivatives Trading Platform, Delta Exchange, Acquires Strategic Investment from New York’s CoinFund

Delta Exchange, an established cryptocurrency derivatives exchange that maintains offices in Singapore, has received funding from New York-headquartered blockch

Covid-19: Portugal hopes summer tourist season can be saved

Portugal has seen relatively few cases of coronavirus compared to its neighbours, but Covid-19 and the resulting lockdown have dealt a heavy economic blow. The country is highly dependent on tourism,…

Meet Zlatan Ibile’s baby mama, Davita Lamai (Photos + Video)

Meet Zlatan Ibile's 23-year-old baby mama, Davita Lamai, who the pair recently had a son together. Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, known professionally as Zlatan, earlier today released the first photo of his son, Toluwalase on Instagram. He shared

Restaurant association questions allowing reopening of places of worship

CEO at the Restaurant Association of South Africa Wendy Alberts said the industry was suffering.

Fat Tony in The Lab LDN

He's back!

How Your Kid’s (Or Kids’) School Can Go Solar

With solar being a popular choice for those looking to save on their energy costs, it's no surprise that schools are taking advantage of it as well. Furthermore, many more schools could save money by going solar. [caption id=

Haryana CM stresses water conservation, crop diversification

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said the State was making policies to save water and had sought farmers' suggestions and feedbacks. Expressing concern over falling groundwater level, he said while interacting with farmers in Kurukshetra town that it had reached below 40

Consider setting up more sites to dump construction waste, NGT tells Chief Secretary

Tribunal against dumping at Bhalswa landfill site as it has crossed its capacity

State hosts forums for businesses planning to reopen

State officials have planned a series of virtual forums this week for the owners and operators businesses that will be allowed to reopen next week as Rhode Island's economic restart continues.

Pandemic behind proposed city budget cuts

Oklahoma City will try to minimize layoffs while cutting jobs in the upcoming fiscal year to make up for the COVID-19 pandemic's battering of government revenue. Budget Director Doug Dowler went over the proposed 2020-21 budget Tuesday with the city council. Public budget hearings will continue weekly through June 16, when a vote to adopt the budget is scheduled. The new spending plan takes effect July 1. City executives held out hope the blow would be lessened by Congress, which could authorize federal funds to offset sharp drops in sales tax and other revenue sources. "We're working every angle we can," said Mayor David Holt. The $1.658 billion budget proposal includes: • Freezing positions for 34

USD/JPY on the defensive around mid-107.00s, below 50-DMA

The USD/JPY pair extended its sideways consolidative price action on Wednesday and remained confined in a narrow trading band around mid-107.00s. The

UTB to market Uganda as safest destination after COVID-19

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has unveiled plans to aggressively market Uganda as the safest destination to visit after the COVID-19 but also re-brand destination Uganda. UTB Chief Executive Officer Lilly Ajarova said that the COVID-19 pandemic has put the world tourism sector back to the same level and …

Wasteland 3's dev diary introduces the survivors of the apocalypse

inXile Entertainment has released the second chapter of its new dev diary series, exploring the characters, locations, weaponry, lore and mechanics of post-apocalyptic strategy sequel Wasteland 3.Having covered some of the in-game mechanics...

France declares war on podcasts, clickbait and chick-lit

The French government wants its citizens to stop using English words where no French equivalent exists

COVID-19: West African Traders Losing 30 Per Cent Of Produce To Movement Restrictions

Although governments across the region have said food items are among a list of essential items that can move freely, a senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Antoine Bouet, said most of the trade in the country are done informally and in small quantities.

Silent Hill Returns As Dead By Daylight Expansion

The next major Dead by Daylight expansion will feature content based on the iconic Silent Hill franchise....

Bakery chain Le Pain Quotidien files for bankruptcy

The US arm of Le Pain Quotidien, an upscale bakery chain known for its chocolate-filled pastries, on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy protection, a victim of coronavirus lockdowns that have idled

Are You Celebrating International Military History Cat Day?

Yes that's right, a day to celebrate military history cats

‘Criminal Minds’, ‘It’s Always Sunny’ & A Bunch Of Other Epic Shows Hit Amazon Prime Video In June

In its prime.

Woman falls into open well, dies in Mahabubabad

A woman labourer died when she fell into a well following a landslide during the construction of a concrete wall for an open well

In this documentary, Duterte's drug war is a hunt for the aswang

In an exclusive interview,

Labour Boasts Illegal Roadblocks Were "Well Supported By Government"

Two Labour Members of Parliament have confirmed the claim by Democracy Action that the Government and Police condone illegal iwi roadblocks on public roads. Tamati Coffey (Labour – Waiariki) and Kiri Allan (Labour – List MP living in the East Coast) have stated that these roadblocks were “well supported” by the Government and that police “helped with the checkpoints”.

Calm Added 5 Soothing Disney Songs to Its Library, So You Can Magically Drift Off to Sleep

A dream is a wish your heart makes — and your wish for serene music has come true. If you're a Disney fan and have the Calm meditation app, we have great

Katakwi hospital gets digital mobile x-ray equipment

Katakwi, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Katakwi General Hospital has received a Digital Mobile X-Ray equipment to help in managing Tuberculosis and other illnesses.  The equipment worth 108 million shillings was procured by the Ministry of Health with support from the Global Fund. It uses artificial intelligence to identify individuals likely to have TB within a …

Updating: Which Las Vegas casinos, restaurants will reopen and when

More than two months into a state-mandated shutdown, some Las Vegas casinos and restaurants are planning to reopen their doors to the public June 4.

Fans think Lady Gaga will release a music video for 'Sour Candy - ft. BLACKPINK' on June 2nd after her Instagram story and Jisoo's hint

For weeks fans all over the world have been discussing and questioning whether there will be a music video for Lady Gaga's "Sour Candy"&…

National Creative Industry Policy must be improved, says minister Saifuddin Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 ― The National Creative Industry Policy (DIKN) must be re-assessed and improved to spearhead the growth of the national creative industry, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. At the same time, he said, an audit must be conducted of the...

Canacol Energy: 100% Gas Company Value As An Oil Company

Canacol Energy's current market price is an attractive opportunity entry for three reasons: i) predictable top line, ii) proved track-record, and iii) attractiv

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Reduces Stock Holdings in Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (NYSE:FND)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (NYSE:FND) by 29.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 9,705 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,017 shares during the quarter. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s […]

Giant painting outside Christchurch Art Gallery finished

A giant painting on the eastern wall of Christchurch Art Gallery took three weeks to create. Designed by Kelcy Taratoa, two commercial painters,...

Wheatland man arrested on suspicion of soliciting sex with a minor

A 45-year-old Wheatland man was arrested this month for allegedly soliciting sex with a minor and dealing drugs. On May 21, the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mickey Raper, who is accused of having a “graphic sexual social media and texting relationship” with a 14-year-old female. Authorities said Raper believed he was communicating with a Canadian County minor, but instead was communicating with an undercover sheriff's deputy who used a fake social media profile. Raper communicated with the undercover deputy for more than a year, authorities said. In March, the conversations became sexual in nature. Authorities said Raper started talking to the decoy about having sex. He also asked for nude

EDF asked to delay Sizewell C final plans consultation

Energy giant EDF is being asked to delay the formal consultation on its plans for a new £14billion nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast until after the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions are lifted.

Liverpool’s Mane Interacts With Van Niekerk On Soccer Laduma Tournament

Watch Liverpool duo Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino join in on the Lockdown League fun with Wayde Van Niekerk

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

The Centre for Wildlife Health in Bhubaneswar was contacted to facilitate the process, she said adding that efforts are on to ascertain how the pangolin found its way into the quarantine centre.

OUR VIEW: Let’s hear why the Safe Surrey Coalition voted as they did

Perhaps they have sound arguments for voting to approve this expenditure right now. Too bad they didn’t bother to express them

Gozoop wins digital customer service mandate for OPPO

Gozoop will be creating a dedicated omni-channel consumer experience team which will be handling digital customer support for the brand

aelf (ELF) Launch Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol

With the rise in the use of blockchain-based products and services, the enterprise demand for reliable performance, versatility, and blockchain interoperability solutions has increased as well. One of the most prominent bottlenecks that are hindering the mainstream adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions is their interoperability. However, the rapid pace of development of blockchain interoperability solutions comes as a ray of hope that seeks to close the informational gap between different isolated blockchains.

Ofankor murder: Suspect's pumped guns were licensed over 12 years ago - Police

The Accra Regional Police command has clarified issues surrounding the ownership of some two pump guns by the suspect involved in the murder of his tenant at Ofankor.

LiquidX Rolls Out Partner Program To Help Banks With Trade Finance

LiquidX is rolling out a new platform that offers supply chain finance, trade credit insurance and account receivables to corporate bankers.

ULikeKorea introduces COVID-19 body patch monitoring system

South Korean ICT company specializing in smart livestock health management uLikeKorea said Wednesday it has successfully developed a COVID-19 body patch system that can monitor symptoms, activity level and location related to the virus in real-time. According to uLikeKorea, the system was made with non-toxic and environmentally friendly materials that can be attached to the chest. It can detect temperature, pulse, a...

2 men jailed for rape of 2 girls in Bulacan

TWO men accused of raping two young girls in Bulacan were hauled to jail by the local police in separate anti-crime operations on Wednesday, Bulacan Police Provincial Office director, Colonel Lawrence B. Cajipe said yesterday.

Naragasooran to release soon?

Director Karthick Naren of  Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru aka D16 has revealed recently that his long pending film Naragasooran will release soon. He said, ‘Naragasooran will release but: That part is a bit dramatic.’ The movie, starring Arvind Swamy, Sundeep Kishan, Indrajith… Continue Reading →

Indore: New guidelines issued for operation of fruit and vegetable market

New Jersey's Sound Start Babies is helping children overcome hearing loss

New Jersey nonprofit Sound Start Babies is helping babies with hearing loss amid the pandemic

Arbor Realty Trust: Undervalued

Q1 earnings were released on May 8, 2020, with the company posting solid figures. The company's performance seems set to improve in Q2 based on current trends.

Former ITAT president Vimal Gandhi passes away

Former president of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Vimal Gandhi passed away on Sunday, officials of the tribunal said.

Guaranteeing the Safety of Journalists: West African experts share perspectives

In times of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the media, and in effect journalists, are a lifeline for citizens. They serve as critical avenues and channels for the provision of needed public health education and information that help people to stay healthy and safe. At the same time, they help hold governments accountable for how they respond to the crises and how they utilise resources meant for tackling the crisis.

Obour cautioned over coronavirus protocols breaches

The Asante Akim South Municipality Assembly in the Ashanti Region has warned an NPP parliamentary aspirant against the violation of the social distancing protocol needed to stem the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

Hawks to doves? Germany's new generation of economists

For many Europeans, Angela Merkel's change looked sudden. But the groundwork started two years ago. Germany slowly ripened for the Merkel-Macron plan. This explains why it didn't meet massive public resistance in Germany.

Can Humanism Survive the Onslaught of Hate?

"In another incidence one worker, who had a differently-abled child, took the bicycle of another person, leaving a touching letter of apology, saying that he was helpless as he has to travel with his children and there is no other means. Many a people reported it as a theft of the bicycle while the owner of the bicycle, Prabhu Dayal took it in a stride."Lately when India is undergoing the massive crisis of the Corona epidemic and the offshoots of its mishandling, we have also seen the pandemic being used to demonise a particular community in India. These hate mongers, operating through powerful medium of TV, and widespread social media which also has resorted to Fake news has intensified the Hate against religious minority. In this vast phenomenon, it seemed that all is lost as far as amity between people of different religions is concerned. Despite this broad generalisation one feels happy when one comes to know of few incidents where religious communities come forward to help each other.The most touching such…

Mafia 2's Empire Bay is still one of PC gaming's greatest cities

This crime epic is still worth playing today.

Enterprise Products Partners - A +9% Yield From A Best In Breed Midstream

Enterprise Products Partners has a massive amount of liquidity, enough to cover 2 years of the company’s distributions. The company is focused on reducing capit

Youth commits suicide

SRINAGAR, May 26: A youth allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself inside his home at Mahrajpora area of north Kashmir’s Sopore town.The deceased was identified as 30 year old Azad Ahmad.As the family members found him hanging, they immediately rushed him to sub-district hospital Sopore where doctors declared him brought dead.An officer while confirming the incident said a case has been registered in police station Sopore.The official added that after post-mortem the body of the deceased was handed over to family for last rites.

Man dies after being struck by train in Salisbury

A man struck by a train while riding a bicycle near the tracks in Salisbury Wednesday morning has died, Salisbury police confirm.

New Tata Steel NL boss named amid growing employee anger

Hans van den Berg, vice-chairman Tata Steel Netherlands (TSN) in IJmuiden, will step into the shoes of former chairman Theo Henrar as the company's new chief, the steel giant announced this week. "A

Tribeca Film Institute to Suspend Operations, Enact Layoffs

The Tribeca Film Institute has paused its operations and has been hit with a small round of layoffs due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pac-Man is in Minecraft now and it's kind of rad

A few years back Microsoft introduced a marketplace into Minecraft: a place where content creators could share their creations and also share a cut with the game's publisher. Although plenty of free Minecraft creations still exist in the fr...

412 road accidents in Dubai during Eid

Police operations room received 24,198 calls over the holidays

Nationwide study reveals poorer public toilet cleanliness

The results of a nationwide study conducted from Jan 10 to Feb 7 this year revealed that much work still needs to be done to improve public toilet hygiene standards at coffee shops and hawker centres. The Waterloo study, by Singapore Management University's (SMU) Senior...

BREAKING: Lagos discharges 87 COVID-19 patients

87 patients undergoing treatment in Lagos State have been discharged.This was disclosed by the Lagos State Ministry of Health via its official...

Why Men Refuse to Wear Face Masks

Men are three times as likely as women to admit that they do not wear face masks. This fits with a broader pattern of better health behavior by women.

COVID-19 recoveries in Ukraine exceed new cases by almost a hundred in past day

The total number of confirmed cases exceeded 21,900

EUR/USD Volatility May Fall, Yet Bearish Trend Remains Intact

Markets are now rallying as global risk sentiment improves. Liquidity remains high, while interest rates have been cut across the world (in response to the rece

CorVel Corporation's (CRVL) CEO Michael Combs on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ:CRVL) Q4 2020 Results Earnings Conference Call May 27, 2020, 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Michael Combs - President and CEO Brand

“Freak” fibre break delays UIF claims

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has apologised for a delay to the capturing of COVID-19 TERS applications for May, citing a “freak break in its network.”

More than half of national parks to reopen June 1 after COVID-19 closure

Parks Canada says some operations at national parks, national historic sites, historic waterways, and national marine conservation areas will resume startin

EPaper Tablet Gets Desktop Linux Install

ePaper is an interesting thing, providing a non-backlit viewing experience that is much more akin to reading a book than staring at a screen. The reMarkable tablet is a device designed around just …

Parliament approves UGX 33Bn supplementary budget

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Parliament on Tuesday approved a supplementary budget of 33 Billion Shillings for the current financial year 2019/2020. The budget will cater for maintenance of several Kampala Capital City roads, interventions for street children and others.  The funds were approved during a plenary session chaired by Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga, …

Llarena tells ERC The Stage: Citroen C3 R5 is the best yet

Efrén Llarena used his appearance on this evening’s ERC The Stage, the internet talk show from the FIA European Rally Championship, to praise the Citroën C3 R5 he will use on his step up to the Rally2 category in ERC1 Junior this season.

Bike-sharing services get commuters to drive less

When bike-sharing services open in cities, more people start to commute by bicycle and take public transit, new research shows.

Commission to propose EU budget of €1.1T for seven years

Figure would raise spending compared to current seven-year budget for EU27.

A marathon trip back home in times of pandemic

Safely ensconced in her house at Edappally after an arduous road trip covering over 2,100 km across seven COVID-19-hit States in nearly three days, Veena Roshan Jose simply could not shake off a sense

Two students in Drom Hasharon diagnosed with coronavirus - Inside Israel

Two students at Sharon-area elementary school are diagnosed with coronavirus.

New Age Leadership

Since the dawn of human civilization, history has witnessed countless rulers and iconic leaders all across the world. While some like George Washington,

Stable democracies better at fostering economic growth

Research findings clearly show that compared to autocracies, democracies experience better economic development and are more responsive to the concerns of marginalised sections of society

Progression Of Trans-Tasman Bubble Offers Lifeline To Tourism Industry

New Zealand must move quickly to make the most of Australians’ enthusiasm for trans-Tasman travel, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa.

Public must obtain CAAM clearance to fly drones during CMCO, says senior minister

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Members of the public who wish to fly a drone during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period must first apply and obtain a permit from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said...

SAMRC: Apology to Health Dept has nothing to do with Gray’s comments

On Tuesday, the council released a statement apologising to the department, following a public row between the SAMRC's Glenda Gray and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.

Aled Davies joins Saracens on three-year deal from Ospreys

Wales scrum-half Aled Davies has joined Saracens on a three-year deal from Ospreys.

Evaluation of Plus Two answer scripts begins in southern districts

Evaluation of answer scripts for Plus Two public examination formally began in several southern districts of the State on Wednesday.Though the examinations were held in March, the valuation exercise w

Amsterdam-based henQ announces new €70 million fund for B2B software startups

Amsterdam-based venture capital firm henQ has launched its fourth fund, henQ 4, with a first close of €70 million. The Dutch VC typically leads pre-seed to Series A rounds in B2B software companies across Europe. In fact many of the firm’s LPs are fellow B2B software entrepreneurs, contributing about half of the new fund. In […]

Researchers conduct research to better understand why young adults choose to move to rural Montana

It's common to hear about young adults choosing not to live in rural Montana, but what often goes undiscussed are the reasons young adults do choose to move to rural parts of the state, according to Montana ...

PhosAgro: Resilient In Any Environment

PhosAgro published Q1 production and financial results recently. In the meantime, the stock has suffered a short-term drawdown but now trades at pre-corona leve

Makhura declares West Rand a COVID-19 hotspot

The mining area has seen an increase in coronavirus cases since the lockdown was lowered to alert level four earlier this month.

Don't get the hump! Slobbering camel sticks its head inside car and steals seven-year-old girl’s cup of food at drive-through zoo

Nathan Pugh, 37, and his family were in Arbuckle Wilderness in Davis, Oklahoma. The camel helped itself to $10 of food from Nathan and daughter Ryan while wife Kelsi, 32, filmed the encounter.

Learning Life’s Lessons from Fali S. Nariman: India’s Advocate Extraordinaire ! — 3

[Continued from May 23] Fali Nariman mentions of yet another important Turning Point in his professional career in Bombay, before moving to Delhi. He was briefed by his “very good friend” Attorney Dharmsingh Popat, a senior partner of the famous Law Chamber Mulla & Mulla, Solicitors, in a famous case. It was a cause celebre...

Alyson Stoner, Hilary Duff & More Bakers Recreate 'Cheaper By The Dozen' Moments In New Video!

Some of the cast of Cheaper By The Dozen reunited virtually for a fun video!

Lagos pulls down distressed storey-building - The Nation Nigeria

The Lagos State government on Tuesday demolished a two-storey building located on Western Avenue. The building, situated at ..

Alan Kelly begs Taoiseach to allow larger funerals

THE coronavirus rules limiting attendance at funerals to ten people are "too rigid" and should be changed, the Dáil has been told.

Adelaide preschool operator issued $23,000 fine for exploiting workers for financial gain

The operator of two Adelaide Montessori preschools has been issued with a $23,000 fine after she was found to have “exploited workers for financial and business gain” the ABC has reported.

Stolen car abandoned after crashing into tree in Bolton

It has since been recovered for forensic analysis

Two held for swindling Rs 48L through chit fund company

Two persons were arrested for swindling Rs 48 lakh on the pretext of doubling the money within 15 days, police said here on Tuesday. The accused had created a phony chit-fund concern, ‘The Future Company’. They claimed it to be a chain-marketing company which could double

Enagás: COVID-Resistant Regulated Utility But Spanish Exposure Is Sub-Optimal

Enagás is a regulated Spanish utility for transmission of gas and gas storage. It has several interesting investments in affiliates, diversifying its income acr

Mystic Who Could Survive Without Food Or Water Dies, Find Out More About Prahlad Jani

Prahlad Jani they mystic who became famous for his unique way of surviving without food or water died at 91 in his native village.

CSIRO using GPS to monitor Australia's wild bovine from space | ZDNet

Australia's scientific research organisation has launched a AU$4 million satellite herd-tracking program.

ESPN Ranks College Football’s 8 Most-Likely Undefeated Teams

Right now, the Worldwide Leader only gives four teams a greater than 10 percent chance of going unbeaten this season.

TSRTC buses exempted from night curfew

As officials point out to low occupancy, KCR relaxes restrictions to the State-run service

Johor mall reopens less than 24hrs after shutdown order

Aeon Mall Tebrau City was ordered to close for a week due to safe distancing, lack of sanitizers.

Mob stones father of 7 to death for stealing chicken to feed hungry family

A father of seven children has been stoned to death by an angry mob in Uganda for allegedly stealing chicken to feed his hungry family The incident happened in Kamurojjo-Muro village, Serere district, in the Teso

In pics | Economic impact of coronavirus pandemic in India as per CRISIL

Highlighting the grave economic impact of COVID-19, Crisil has said India is staring at its worst recession since Independence. Here are its impact on key indicators

IH reassures parents

Some local students will be headed back to class for the last month of the school year next week, and Interior Health wants to reassure parents who may be nervous.

COVID-19 recoveries in Ethiopia increases to 181

The Ministry indicated that the number of recovered people has increased after 14 patients have recovered today. The ministry has also reported 30 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases today after laboratory tests for 4,353 people. The new figure has increased the total number of coronavirus cases to 731.So far six people have also lost their lives by the virus in Ethiopia.

Ray of Hope for Tharaka Woman Tortured by Husband [VIDEO]

Speaking while receiving treatment at JM Memorial hospital in Nyandarua County, the mother of one explained that her one...

Radical Transparency: A (Positive) Spin On Despegar's Q1 Earnings Call

Despegar reported disappointing Q1 results on May 4th, 2020. The company outlined cost-cutting measures and liquidity sufficient to survive an extraordinarily d

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The other important issues that will come up for discussion when the ICC Board meets on Thursday:Chairman electionThe procedure and timelines for electing Shashank Manohar’s successor as ICC chairman

Hyundai Capital America goes live with Sopra’s Cassiopae

Hyundai Capital America (HCA), the captive finance arm of Hyundai Motor Company, has gone live on Sopra Banking Software’s Cassiopae system.

Coronavirus update: Germany virus reproduction rate drops further to 0.70

According to the latest data from the German disease and epidemic control center, Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the number of confirmed coronavirus cas

Nurse who led efforts to tackle Edinburgh's 'Trainspotting' HIV explosion dies

Heather Black dedicated her work to supporting those with drug addiction.

Powerful 6.1 Earthquake Hits Off Vanuatu Coast - USGS

The nation in located in a region that is part of the Pacific Ocean basin's "Ring of Fire", notorious for its earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Improving EIA's Weekly Crude Oil Production Estimate

Each week the EIA estimates crude production and an adjustment. I used regression of the weekly figures to the monthly actual production. The process developed

Saudi Arabia extends tourist visas for 3 months for free

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has extended the validity of all tourist visas which had expired during the period of suspension of international flights, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The General Directorate of Passports that the extension is done automatically through the system and does not require travel to the Directorate’s offices.

Number of active coronavirus cases in Israel: 2,019 - Inside Israel

Number of coronavirus carriers who are on respirators rises to 33. No deaths have been recorded in Israel in the past day.

Electric motorbike gives Zimbabwean rural women path out of poverty

WEDZA, Zimbabwe, (Reuters) – In the rural Zimbabwe district of Wedza, a new electric-powered motorcycle is helping bring income to poor women and easing the burden of looking after families.

First Majestic Silver Is A Great Bet On Higher Silver Prices

If silver prices rise, First Majestic is well-positioned among major silver producers to see strong share performance. First Majestic has been improving operati

TUC fights Trade Fair Company over ‘illegal’ mass layoffs

Leadership of the Public Services Workers’ Union, (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress, (TUC) has locked horns with CEO for the Ghana Trade Fair Company, GTFC Dr Agnes Adu over what the Union terms “unconventional mass termination of appointments of some 23 staff of the Company.

Winter vegetable markets to reopen today with new timings

Winter vegetable markets will reopen today after three-day Eid Al Fitr break with new timings, offering a number of farm fresh local vegetables at competitive prices.

Lucky Daye Teams Up With Babyface For "Shoulda"

Lucky Daye returns again, this time with Babyface on the r'n'b jam 'Shoulda.' Not even a full 24 hours ago, we received some new Lucky Daye music when the burgeoning r'n'b singer dropped a 'Roll Some Mo' remix on us, thanks to Chronixx and MediSun. The original song appeared on his 2019 album Painte...

South Africa marks milestone for emergency power procurement

DMRE has confirmed that South Africa's energy regulator is in agreement with a Ministerial determination for the procurement of 2,000MW of emergency power.

KidsFest gets the green light to go ahead in July

Planning for the popular annual Canterbury children's event KidsFest is under way, in spite of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic....

Manned SpaceX mission called off minutes before lift-off

Nasa and SpaceX are preparing for the first manned launch to take off from American soil since 2011. Watch the livestream here.

Mercedes-Benz boss has ‘mixed emotions’ about AMG chief’s departure...

The head of Mercedes-Benz says the Daimler-owned automaker has “mixed emotions” about the departure of Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers.

Undertrial found dead in Taloja jail

An undertrial at Taloja jail was found dead in the toilet attached to his cell on Wednesday. Balu Gadsinge (33) was in the jail since 2019 in connection with four separate cases. He was arrested for t

DigiByte (DGB) Partners with ThreeFold to Decentralize the Global Internet Architecture

The DigitByte Foundation has partnered with peer-to-peer internet ecosystem ThreeFold to leverage blockchain technology in creating a more decentralized global web environment. The collaboration is the latest in DigiByte’s attempts in promoting a more broad-based adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT).

Tirupati resumes sale of laddus in Andhra, devotees can also order them online

Around 2.4 lakh laddus were distributed in 12 districts of Andhra Pradesh at a subsidised price on Wednesday. According to TTD, the laddus can be ordered online and collected from the nearest TTD centre or TTD kalyana mandapam in the state. 

MPs plead poverty

SEVERAL members of parliament have only declared part of what they own in their asset declarations, while there are glaring discrepancies compared to previous wealth admissions.

IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2020: Applications invited for various posts; here’s how candidates can apply

The vacancies have been listed for the recruitment to several posts of Engineers/Officers and Graduate Apprentice Engineer.

May 27: 17 New Cases of COVID-19 in Bulgaria - Total Reached 2460

The National Operations Headquarters provided up-to-date data on the situation with the coronavirus in the country during the regular morning briefing. 17 new positive probes have been identified.

Govt to decentralise MPSC

SHILLONG: The Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) will be decentralised to make it more efficient and transparent.After inaugurating the newly constructed building of the MPSC at Lower Lachumiere on Tuesday, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said t

China's top political advisory body starts closing meeting of annual session

The third session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, started its closing meeting on Wednesday.

Cinematographer booked for cheating in Hyderabad

Tollywood character artiste Sai Sudha Reddy has lodged a complaint against cinematographer Shyam K Naidu at the SR Nagar police station alleging that he cheated her on the pretext of marrying her.

The Dark And Downright Terrifying History Of European Death Metal

The story of European death metal is a violent and disturbing one.

Of firms and nations

In the post-COVID world, the relevance of the work of Williamson and Alesina will only deepen

128-Year-Old Melbourne Institution Hopetoun Tea Rooms Is Up for Sale

The eatery – which has been operating in the CBD’s iconic Block Arcade since 1892, drawing crowds with its extravagant cake displays and wide-ranging tea menu – reportedly owes more than $3 million.

Swiss National Bank Buys 348,300 Shares of Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL)

Swiss National Bank increased its stake in Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL) by 23.1% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 1,856,312 shares of the oil and gas development company’s stock after acquiring an additional 348,300 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Noble Energy were worth $11,212,000 as of its most […]

Uncertainty looms over Bonalu celebrations

Uncertainty prevails over this year’s annual Bonalu festival, with cases of Covid-19 continuing to get reported in the State.

Street Fighter V: Champion Edition to receive final season of DLC content

Capcom has revealed plans to release one final season of DLC content for Street Fighter V: Champion Edition.

Jagan Should Answer to the YSRCP Social Media Abuse of Judiciary?

Right from Jagan to the party leaders and cadre, YSR Congress is infamous for linking the judges to Chandrababu Naidu. Finally, the court decided to take them to the task.

USD/JPY climbs to fresh daily highs above 107.80 supported by risk-on flows

The USD/JPY pair fluctuated in a very tight range near 107.50 during the Asian trading hours but started to climb higher on strengthening risk appetit

South Korean institutions lure global talent

The country is making headway in the effort to internationalize its scientific workforce.

Spark Backs Kiwi Innovators To Harness 5G, To Transform Healthcare And Stimulate Economic Recovery

With the Government’s 5G spectrum allocation announced and businesses now operating in a changed world, Spark has reshaped and relaunched its 5G Starter Fund with an added focus on transforming health and wellness for all New Zealanders. The Fund has been increased and will provide a pool of $625,000 for up to four Kiwi businesses to develop 5G applications that can help to support New Zealand’s economic recovery.

Farmers Will Grow What Markets Want: What Modi Government’s Agriculture Reforms Will Achieve

To begin with, the change towards a demand-driven value chain, instead of a supply-driven one, is a gamechanger.

Delhi witnesses 792 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day jump

Fifteen more deaths have been reported, taking the total number of deaths to 303

Watch: Air Force chief flies LCA Tejas at the induction ceremony of the aircraft’s second squadron

The ceremony took place in Sulur, Tamil Nadu.

Ntshangase And Others From Big 3 With Zero League Minutes

Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have played up to 23 Absa Premiership fixtures each so far, although there are several of their first team players that have not played a single minute in those encounters.

Muslim regimes continue to violate human rights amid the pandemic - Opeds

Turkey and Syria to Pakistan and Bangladesh, human and minority rights violations continue unabetted, as the world turns a blind eye. Op-ed.

[Monitor] Air transport hit hardest by pandemic

The production performance of many Korean companies was found to have deteriorated in the first quarter this year due to the global economic downturn and the impact of the pandemic, latest data showed Wednesday. Local corporate tracker CEOScore surveyed 127 companies, which submitted quarterly reports and disclosed their production capacity and performance, among the nation’s top 500 companies. According to...

Arrivals continue to haggle over paid quarantine

People arriving from other states in Dehradun continued to argue with the district administration officials over paid quarantine on Tuesday. This was stated by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Doiwala, Laxmi Raj Chauhan who is supervising the arrival of passengers in the district by flights.

Victoria police arrest man with several warrants

Victoria police have arrested Michael Friesen after asking for the public’s help in locating him in early May. Friesen, 37, had a number of warrants for such offences as fraudulent use of . . .

Mani Ratnam moves from 'Ponniyin Selvan' to another project due to lockdown? - Tamil News - IndiaGlitz.com

Mani Ratnam started his dream project 'Ponniyin Selvan' in 2019 after several attempts in the past.  He assembled one of the biggest star cast in India that includes Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Pra

It’s Reckoning Day in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 5 Finale Promo

The CW has debuted a new promo for the upcoming DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 5 finale, featuring the clash of titular team of heroes with the Fates for the Loom of Fate.

How South Korea made itself a global innovation leader

Systemic reform backed by strong investment has brought rapid and long-lasting results.

‘Time has come’ to confront US policy of waging wars: Iranian FM

BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 P.M.) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday that said it “time has come” to confront the U.S. policy of waging wars. “Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of soldiers have been killed in wars caused by utilitarian rationality and the inexhaustible greed of American leaders,” they said in a tweet on their official Twitter page. They added that “the mechanisms of the American war left nothing but massacres, destruction and brutality, and the time has come, coinciding with the commemoration of the millions of lives that have been lost, that the policies of violence and the fabrication of American wars be confronted.” The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s tweet was posted on the occasion of “Memorial Day” in the United States, which is commemoration of those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Reunions: Oklahoma high school reunions

Editor's note: In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, several venues and businesses are temporarily closed. Please confirm all reunion plans. Altus Altus High School class of 1980: Looking for classmates for a 40th reunion June 26-28. For information, contact Michelle at 918-706-1909. Anadarko Anadarko High School class of 1960: Looking for classmates for a 60th reunion Sept. 18-20. For more information, email Jennakidd@att.net. Anadarko High School class of 1970: Looking for classmates for a 50th reunion Nov. 6-7. For more information, contact Rick Davis at 405-229-9931 or rick@davis-scoreboards.com; or email Donna Hanson at camcarsgram@yahoo.com.

Learn about places that do not allow entry without wearing mask

Whoever violates these decisions shall be punished with a fine not exceeding LE 4,000, or a penalty of detention.

Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia announces reopening of mosques

The Saudi Press Agency published a statement

Kalaburgi district records maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius

Karnataka's Kalaburgi district recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, as per information provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Research affirms saying the F-word might help take the pain away

Dropping F-bombs can possibly help increase a person’s pain threshold, research has shown — and, according to a follow-up pain management experiment, using made-up swear words

ACB Stock Price: Aurora Cannabis Inc. remains on the defensive below $16.00

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) is down for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, slipping back below the $16.00 mark per share and flirting at the s

Malaysian family’s catchy Hari Raya song goes viral after drawing inspiration from restricted celebration under MCO (VIDEO)

PETALING JAYA, May 27 — A Malaysian family did not imagine that their creative Hari Raya song would become viral after posting it online, which was what happened during the muted Aidilfitri celebrations. Using musical instruments such as tabla (small drums), mridangam (barrel-shaped double-headed...

Maria Bamford Rewatches Her Old Stand-up with Roy Wood Jr in This Exclusive Clip

Two greats analyze their past.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Purchases 4,239 Shares of Science Applications International Corp (NYSE:SAIC)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Science Applications International Corp (NYSE:SAIC) by 22.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 22,776 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,239 shares during the period. […]

George Floyd's Family Speaks Out, Want Minneapolis Cops Charged with Murder

George Floyd's two brothers, Rodney and Philonise Floyd, and George's cousin, Tera Brown, spoke about his recent death, which was caught on film af...

Several Israel soldiers enter southern Lebanon amid air cover

BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – The Lebanese media reported several violations by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) over the last 12 hours, including illegally crossing the border. The Lebanese El-Nashra News Agency reported, quoting its correspondent, that dozens of Israeli soldiers crossed the technical fence at the town of Aitaroun, which is on the border with Israel. The reporter indicated that the soldiers wandered in the area and inspected the border area and the Israeli fence before withdrawing from the area. The sources also reported that Israeli warplanes overflew the Western Beqaa and Beirut at medium altitude before turning towards the Syrian border and eventually their own airspace. A source from the Syrian military confirmed last night that the Israeli Air Force conducted mock raids along the border with the occupied Golan Heights; however, the jets never crossed over into their airspace.

How failure to embrace the cloud could be the end of Wall Street as we know it

If you work in the financial services industry, you’re forgiven if you’re suffering from a bit of cloud fatigue. The rise of cloud technology and its implications have been hot topics on Wall Street for years now, and rightly so – the benefits are immense and will inform the digital strategy of countless firms in the years to come.

Youth Online Businesses Face Closure as Govt Demands Fees

Deejays and those with online shops selling various goods including clothes, shoes and food items are affected by the pronouncements from...

Integral to Provide Workflow Automation to Velocity Trade

Integral announced that it has been selected by Jefferies’ TrueFX trading network, Velocity Trade, to update its workflow automation and trading technology.

Zimbabwe Covid-19 cases accelerates to 132

ZIMBABWE’S confirmed coronavirus cases have accelerated to a shock 132 with 76 new cases recorded in Beitbridge, Masvingo and Harare.

Greece and Egypt talk tourism in post-pandemic era

Greece’s Tourism minister Harry Theoharis spoke with his Egyptian counterpart on Monday, where they discussed closer tourism collaboration in the

Efficacy of Financial Literacy Programmes

Financial institutions- markets-instruments- services are lifeblood of an economy. These perform significant role in developing society. Modern societies

Chiredzi Hospital Drama As Good Samaritan Kidnaps Woman’s New Born Baby

Chiredzi Hospital Drama As Good Samaritan Kidnaps Woman’s New Born. Chiredzi police are looking for a light skinned woman who is believed

Family Narrates Brutal Murder of Kin by Police During Curfew [VIDEO]

A family narrated the brutal murder of their kin by police officers during curfew...

Design Firm Creates Futuristic Protective Suits For Concerts After COVID-19 Era

The futuristic suits aim to provide a “solution for bringing people together safety.”

Senior councillor removed from Ashfield Independents

He will remain a councillor

Constables thrash 65-year-old woman, daughters

Police claim women were raising a jhuggi on govt. land; victims allege policemen demanded money

Nigeria can export 5,000 seafarers yearly, says Seafarers’ Board

CHAIRMAN, National  Seafarers Welfare Board,  NSWB, Nigeria, Otunba Kunle Folarin, has unveiled a template that could see a

Ebe Dancel celebrates birthday with Facebook show

You're invited!

NGOs join hands to feed stray dogs in Kashmir Valley amid lockdown

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

June's SLAS discovery features the special collection, 'ion channels and relevant drug screening approaches'

In this issue, Guest Editor Veli-Pekka Jaakola, Ph.D., (Confo Therapeutics, Belgium) highlights a series of articles focused on new screening tools and assays that find new chemical matter for medically relevant membrane protein targets

Slideshow | Gainers & Losers: 10 stocks that moved the most on May 27

Among Sectors, Nifty Bank rose 7 percent followed by IT, metal and energy space, while pharma index ended marginally lower.

N.J. photographer captures photos of cardinals for every life lost to COVID-19

Rick Fichter is a photographer using his talents to memorialize lives lost to COVID.

Author Annie Zaidi says literature will reflect what has been forced into the foreground

She feels that how we’ll write post the COVID-19 pandemic depends on how long it lasts

Classic Anno Strategy Games Are Getting Future-Proofed With 64-Bit Updates

The Anno city-building strategy series began over two decades ago with Anno 1602: Creation of a New World. That and other games from the series’ early history are getting touched up as part of the new Anno History Collection, coming to PC on June 25....

Urban agriculture in Addis Ababa to ease COVID-19 impact

Various studies show that almost all countries would face food supply challenge in some way. A recent Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) analysis states that in the absence of timely and effective policies, millions more are likely to join the ranks of the hungry as a result of the COVID-19-triggered recession. That number will vary according to the severity of economic contractions, ranging from 14.4 million to 38.2 million or even 80.3 million more hungry people should there be a contraction of 2, 5 or 10 percentage points, respectively, in all 101 net food-importing countries’ GDP growth, it states. A team of agricultural experts of the Jimma University in its study entitled “Covid-19 probable impacts on Ethiopian agriculture and potential mitigation and adaptation measures: no food – no health – no life” published in April 2020 has indicated that the current pandemic of Covid-19 has a potential to increase the food insecurity of the country due to resource mobilization towards prevention of the disease…

Music That Travels Everywhere

Alexander Siyaya Sikalumbu, better known as DJ Siya, recently decided to use his talent to comfort the public amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Michael Collins gets revenge 100 years ago in Wexford

How Michael Collins got revenge on a British soldier after he tortured rebels involved with the 1916 Easter Rising.

PV power plant design software upgraded

PVcase, the photo-voltaic power plant software specialist, has released version 1.33, to coincide with the update to PVsyst 7.0.

Daily Guide: Undoing the restrictions a must

A country cannot remain in the lockdown or restriction mode indefinitely. At a certain point, the political leadership must make a decisive move to restore normalcy even while ensuring the safety of the citizenry in the face of an emergency.

Frankfurt Book Fair to go ahead on schedule this year

FRANKFURT — Frankfurt’s renowned annual book fair will take place on its original dates in mid-October, its organizers said on Wednesday, a sign of some return to normality amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Fireman trapped, injured in Delhi market blaze

A fire broke out at Vardhman market around 8 pm Tuesday and two fire tenders, and around eight fire-fighters were rushed to the spot.

[Graphic News] US video game industry sees record April sales: survey

　Spending on video games in the US jumped to a new April record as locked-down consumers sought refuge in playing games, industry figures showed. 　A total of $1.5 billion was spent on video game hardware, software, accessories and game cards, eclipsing a previous April high of $1.2 billion spent in the US in 2008, according to NPD analyst Mat Piscatella. 　April was the first full month of tight restrictions on p...

Natixis IM Makes Strategic Investment in UK Savings Fintech

Smart, a UK-based savings technology company, has announced on Tuesday that it received a strategic investment from Natixis Investment Managers, a French investment bank.

Facebook rolls out TikTok-like app called Collab that lets users create music by repurposing people's short video clips

The app, which is still in beta on iOS, works by allowing users to record three separate short-form videos of them playing various instruments like drums or guitar or singing vocals.

More For Some, Less For Others

The Government’s new welfare scheme is ill targeted and provides the most support to those who need it the least, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Seven border districts on alert

Collectors told to form panels for measures

Andhra University releases 2020 UG examination timetable

The exams will be conducted in the month of July and detailed timetable will be released soon.

Haredi party to reach agreements on division of parliamentary roles - Haredi Community ‏

UTJ factions Agudat Yisrael, Degel Hatorah, meet to resolve disagreements regaridng who will fill the Knesset roles offered to it.

Rain or shine, 2020 elections will come off - Kweku Baako

The Electoral Commission (EC) has come under a barrage of criticisms by opposition parties over their decision to compile a new voters' register.

Concrete Houses in Ecuador: Living Spaces that Break the Mold

A compilation of 10 residential projects in Ecuador that stand out for their use of concrete as the principal building material.

Concrete Houses in Ecuador: Living Spaces that Break the Mold

A compilation of 10 residential projects in Ecuador that stand out for their use of concrete as the principal building material.

Luweero district council rejects proposal to spend UGX 80m on food

Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luweero district council has rejected a proposal to use the COVID-19 facilitation from area Members of Parliament to buy food and clear allowances for members of the COVID-19 task force. Each member of Parliament had received 20 million Shillings from the Parliamentary commission to facilitate their activities during the …

Don't Gamble In The Markets, Look At These 2 Blue Chip Healthcare Names Instead

Bristol-Myers Squibb and AbbVie offer rare clarity in today's market. Both names have reaffirmed 2020 guidance and are calling for strong growth. Both names are

New Xbox sale discounts a variety of action, open-world and sports games

Save on sports games like Madden NFL 20, action games like Devil May Cry HD Collection and open-world games like Far Cry 5.

TOLUWANIMI OMOLE: Little queen standing up for children’s rights

At 9, Toluwanimi Omole is already living her dream of standing up for the rights of children. Through her pet project,’Toluwanimi Child’s Rights

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur, netizens share frightening videos of ‘attack’

While the state government has deputed many teams in order to control the attack by the crop-devouring insects, the incident has left people worried, with many taking to social media to express their concern.

Kilkenny-based Entegro creates 50 jobs from broadband contract

Telecoms company will design fibre optic networks for National Broadband Plan

Coronavirus: Manipur tally goes up to 41 after two more test positive

Of these, 37 are active cases and four persons have fully recovered