Excellent Deal: Apple iPhone 6s with 32GB Storage for Just $139

A fully unlocked and renewed Apple iPhone 6s smartphone is available for just $139, featuring 32GB of internal storage and Space Gray color.

Will Henry Cavill return in the role of Superman?

LOS ANGELES, May 29 ― Although Warner Bros has yet to confirm the news, Deadline has just reported on a rumour that the British actor will play a cameo role as Superman in a forthcoming DC Universe film, with Aquaman 2 and Black Adam being just two of the titles that have been brought up. The...

Everton morning headlines as £452m boost detailed

Here are the Everton morning headlines on Friday, May 29

Pharma shares in focus: Cipla, Aurobindo Pharma hit 52-week high

Dr Reddy's, Divis Labs, Biocon, JB Chemicals, Caplin Point Lab, Aarti Drugs, Indoco Remedies, RPG Lifesciences and Glenmark Pharma were up in the range of 3% to 5%.

Des Moines police use tear gas after George Floyd rally

Des Moines police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of several hundred people who gathered Friday night near the downtown police headquarters after a peaceful rally earlier in the evening.

Samsung’s Exynos 992 may be a 5nm chip for the Galaxy Note 20 with ARM’s new CPU and GPU designs

A report by ZDNet Korea says the upcoming Exynos 992 SoC will be a 5nm chip for the Galaxy Note 20, featuring the ARM Cortex-A78 CPU and Mali-G78 GPU.

U.S. consumer sentiment faltered in late May, outlook dimmed

U.S. consumer sentiment faltered in late May as Americans became increasingly pessimistic on the economic outlook even as business reopenings and benefit payments lifted spirits about the current situation.

Here Are All the Movies Delayed Because of the Coronavirus — With Some New Release Dates

A list of the film releases delayed by the COVID-10 pandemic, including F9 and No Time to Die, with updated release dates where available.

Man City new signing Yan Couto details clause that will double his transfer fee

Manchester City have agreed a deal for Brazilian defender Yan Couto that could double if he plays enough for the first team

Japan backs nearly a third of $6.6 billion loans to Nissan: sources

Japan backs nearly a third of $6.6 billion loans to Nissan: sources

Monkeys run away with samples of suspected Covid-19 patients in Meerut, trigger panic

A troop of monkeys attacked a lab technician who was carrying samples of suspected Covid-19 patients for testing and ran away after snatching three samples. 

Monkeys steal coronavirus test samples at Meerut Medical College; create panic

Doctors collected the samples from the patients again but the incident has sparked fear in the area as the samples believed to be of coronavirus patients are still with the monkeys

American facing espionage charge in Russia undergoes surgery

An American on trial for alleged espionage in Russia has undergone emergency surgery.

Coronavirus effect: UK car production likely to drop to lowest level in decades

Full-year production could fall to as low as around 870,000 vehicles, according to a forecast by AutoAnalysis for the SMMT, far below a recent nadir of 999,460 cars in 2009, during the financial crisis

NAB reviews progress in mega corruption cases

Delibe­rates on invest­igatio­ns agains­t Zardar­i, Nawaz, Shehba­z and others­

NAB reviews probes against opposition leaders

Sugar and wheat scandal also reviewed.

Foreign powers in Libya risk ever bloodier stalemate

TUNIS/ANKARA/CAIRO (Reuters) - As Turkish drones helped drive eastern Libyan forces back from Tripoli this month, Russia was said to be reinforcing them with warplanes, raising the stakes in a stalemated civil war that has partitioned the country.

How private equity is a risky play for the economy and jobs

Beyond the stock market and big banks, one of the biggest players in the economy operates with no regulation and an often-destructive track record.

Australian court orders release of letters to Britain's Queen Elizabeth surrounding PM sacking

SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian court ruled on Friday that the country’s archives must release letters between Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and her local representative during the 1970s, a move which may shed light on the sacking of its then prime minister Gough Whitlam.

Sensex, Nifty close higher for third straight session: Key factors behind the share market rally

Amid weak cues from global markets, Sensex and Nifty opened lower, although erased early losses and reversed trend by the last hour of the session, amid rally in sector specific action. Barring IT and media, all the indices closed higher, amid heavy gains in realty, pharma and FMCG stocks

Better Buy: Zoom Video Communications vs. Microsoft

Both companies are enjoying strong growth. But is the new tech upstart or the veteran the superior investment choice?

German Bundesliga broadcasts: Where the 'crowd noise' feed comes from and how they made it

Some Bundesliga viewers got a shock while watching Dortmund vs. Bayern: the sound of fans. With games behind closed doors, where did it come from?

Hunger, economic downturn amid COVID-19

"The bad news does not end there."     The bad news just doesn't seem to stop coming. The latest survey by the Social Weather Stations shows that the number of Filipino families who experienced hunger nearly doubled in the first quarter. This is a worrisome development after two-and-a half months of lockdown in almost the entire country due to the coronavirus.

Hulu Launches New Group Viewing Feature Called Hulu Watch Party

Hulu will now allow users that subscribe to its ad-free streaming service to watch shows together as part of a new testing feature called Hulu Watch Party.

Help pours in but teen cyclist is happy to return to school

The story of the 15-year-old’s decision to buy a second-hand cycle and pedal from Gurgaon to Bihar’s Darbhanga, has touched many — from politicians to bureaucrats, business tycoons to NRIs.

Flooded with promises, Bihar’s ‘cycle girl’ Jyoti Kumari happy she can return to school

Jyoti Kumari Cycle, Cycle Girl Story, Gurugram to Darbhanga By Cycle: Jyoti Kumari Paswan, 15, cycled from Gurugram to Darbhanga in Bihar covering more than 1,200 km in seven days with her ailing father due to the lockdown.

Coronavirus: Governor Abiodun finally lifts COVID-19 lockdown in Ogun state

The Ogun state government has lifted the lockdown order pronounced on the state, since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic to combat the spread of the disease.

Flu season is bad news for Covid-19 severity, scientists warn

Worsening the situation, are the country’s extreme socioeconomic disparities, which threaten the survival of vulnerable communities.

Pankaj Tripathi: Want performance to reach many through any medium

With many films opting for a digital release amid lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19, acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi

Mirzapur Actor Pankaj Tripathi Puts A Full Stop To ‘OTT VS Theatres’ Debate!

With many films opting for a digital release amid lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19, acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi doesn't see it as a right or a wrong decision. He says the aim is to reach

Italian magistrates target Uber Italia over alleged rider exploitation: sources

Italian magistrates target Uber Italia over alleged rider exploitation: sources

Gujarat: Infant twins recover from COVID-19 in Mehsana

Twin brother and sister from Mehsana district of Gujarat, who had tested positive for COVID-19 within few days of birth, have recovered from the deadly infection, an official said on Friday. The

Global coffee demand is expected to drop amid the coronavirus pandemic – which could be good news for Aussie cafes

A new report from agribusiness bank Rabobank estimates that global coffee demand will drop by one million 60kg bags in 2020 because of COVID-19’s impact on coffee consumption.

Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson call for murder charges against Minneapolis police officers

The Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson each traveled to Minneapolis on Thursday, where they called for four city police officers to face murder charges in the death of George Floyd, a black man who died this week while in police custody.

Liverpool morning headlines as Merseyside derby TV plan revealed

Here are the Liverpool morning headlines on Friday, May 29

Victor Osimhen: Nigerian striker rejects Napoli, eyes move to English Premier League

There are reports that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has rejected a possible offer by Italian giants Napoli, indicating that he wants to feature in the Pr

How to backup and restore your OnePlus phone

Whether you're planning on passing down your old phone, or you want to sell it, or you just want to start from scratch, it's easy to backup and restore your OnePlus phone. Thanks to tools like built-in Google Drive backups and the OnePlus Switch app, you can be assured that your data and phone settings will be accessible the next time you set up a OnePlus phone.

Goldman Sachs president says bank on track to meet growth goals

Waldron was speaking at a virtual conference to investors and analysts who are listening closely for indications on the financial health of the largest US banks and their predictions for an economic recovery.

Coronavirus: Chaos, protests at Delhi-Gurugram border after Haryana government seals it

Several commuters, mostly on cycles, lodged protests after some of the cars were reportedly allowed to pass through the barricades unchecked.

FIIs pare stake in 90% Nifty companies in Q4; trend may continue in coming quarter

The trend may remain unabated in the coming quarters too if the current situation does not change even as there are some positives that are comforting, said experts.

Xiaomi hints at Mi branded laptops for India, takes on Dell, HP and Asus in a new teaser

In a hint that Xiaomi is all set to enter the laptops market in India, the company has now shared a new teaser that directly targets competing brands such as Acer, Dell and Lenovo.

Wales open talks about moving plum autumn games to home of Cardiff City or Swansea City

WRU chairman Gareth Davies has confirmed discussions are underway about switching Wales matches, with the Bluebirds' and Swans' venues among the options

Expectation vs reality: AAP takes subtle dig at Centre over hospital food

Taking a dig at the central government, the Twitter account of Kejriwal’s AAP shared photos of food served at hospitals run by the Centre and Delhi government.

Google integrates Google Voice into Gmail

Company continues to merge its G Suite services into Gmail for a more unified experience

Sherpa Van success was a golden day for Wolves

The Sherpa Van Trophy, to the majority of football fans, is not looked back upon as all too special a competition.

PlayStation 5 Game Showcase is Happening Next Thursday

Finally.

Aldon Smith says he's better man, seeks revival with Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith had already been suspended from the NFL several years when his ailing grandmother implored him to change his life before she died of complications from Lou Geh

Costco Reports Revenue Beat Despite First Monthly Sales Drop in a Decade

Fiscal third-quarter revenue beat expectations, though COVID-19 impacts caused an April comparable-sales drop that marked the first year-over-year decrease in over a decade.

Man City fixtures should suit Pep Guardiola if they can clear early Arsenal hurdle

Manchester City are set to take centre stage when Premier League football returns and should be more used to the upcoming demands than most

Google Maps makes it easier to share your location without an address

Helpful if you’re in a country where street names are uncommon.

Flawed COVID hypothesis may have saved Washington from being NYC

Researchers urge caution on genetic studies early in outbreaks.

Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Twitter Adds To The Growing Calls To Fundamentally Change The Internet

Though Twitter was the immediate target of Trump’s Order, the declaration adds to the growing chorus to change the critical law that has long provided a legal shield to Internet companies: Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act.

Bharat Bond ETF second tranche worth Rs 14,000 cr to hit market in mid-July

In December, 2019, Bharat Bond ETF mobilised Rs 12,400 crore

NGO screens 20,000 in slums despite doctor, workers testing positive

Three batches of healthcare workers from Niramay Seva Foundation are assisting the BMC in Andheri West and Versova

NGO screens 20,000 in slums despite doctor, workers testing positive

Three batches of healthcare workers from Niramay Seva Foundation are assisting the BMC in Andheri West and Versova

Evander Kane says more athletes need to speak out against racism

San Jose Sharks winger Evander Kane joined ESPN’s First Take Friday morning where he discussed the tragic death of George Floyd and how the sports world can do more to help fight racism.

Jurgen Klopp 'calls Kalidou Koulibaly' to lay out his plans ahead of transfer window

Koulibaly is said to have been receptive to Klopp's proposal over a potential switch to Anfield, while Newcastle are also interested in the Napoli defender

Brumby cull able to proceed but cattleman vows to appeal court ruling

Philip Maguire's bid to stop high country horse shoot was knocked back in the Supreme Court on Friday but the Omeo cattleman is planning to appeal the decision.

DxOMark names Best Smartphone Cameras of 2020 so far

DxOMark has always been a trusted source for reviews. That can be argued but it’s only one of the many sites we check for reviews and analysis of some of the latest smartphones introduced in …

Showband star Brendan Bowyer dies in Las Vegas

Waterford-born showband singer Brendan Bowyer has died. He was 81. The death has also been announced of Cork actor Tony Scannell, who starred in The Bill.

ED attaches `385-cr assets of Agusta middleman Rajiv Saxena

PTI New Delhi The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has attached assets, including five Swiss bank accounts, worth Rs 385.44 crore of Rajiv S

No rodeo festival dashes Wyoming city's hopes amid COVID-19

The Just Dandy women's clothing store in downtown Cheyenne has endured fire, flooding, recessions and so far the coronavirus pandemic, but will this year's cancellation of the city's famous cowboy-and

Indian Army officer to be honoured with UN Gender Advocate Award

An Indian Army officer Major Suman Gawani is being awarded the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate award later

UN awards Indian Army officer, Major Suman Gawani with 'UN Military Gender Advocate Award'

Major Suman Gawani to get prestigious UN award for her services at UNMISS

Major Suman Gawani, an Indian Army officer is being awarded the prestigious “United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the year Award” on Friday.

Hosting World Cup a factor in staging women's competition: New Zealand Rugby

WELLINGTON: Hosting the 2021 World Cup was a factor in deciding to push ahead with New Zealand's women's provincial competition despite financial ...

Coronavirus ravages strategic Russian region

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The new coronavirus is sweeping through some of the mountain villages of Russia’s far-flung Dagestan region and they are struggling to treat patients properly, protect medics or even count the dead, five local officials said.

Center assures early return of stranded abroad

Center assures early return of stranded abroad Muscat to Srinagar flight on June 2 Jammu Tawi, May 28: The Union Ministry of External Affairs, in response to J&K Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam’s request for prioritising evacuation of residents of Jammu and Kashmir stranded in  Dubai, Iran and Oman has tentatively scheduled a repatriation […]

MEA assures early return of J&K residents stranded abroad

The Ministry of External Affairs, in response to J&K Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam’s request for prioritising evacuation of residents of J&K

Hold Dabur India; target of Rs 492: Arihant Capital

Arihant Capital recommended hold rating on Bajaj Auto with a target price of Rs 492 in its research report dated May 29, 2020.

Second Shipment Of U.S. Ventilators Heading To Russia Amid Continuing Questions

A second shipment of U.S.-built ventilators will head to Moscow to help Russia in its fight against the coronavirus, a goodwill gesture by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration that has been trailed by questions and criticism.

The Daily Chase: GDP shrinks 7.2% in March; one-on-one with RBC's CEO

This morning we’ll find out how sharply Canada’s economic output collapsed in the early days of COVID-19 lockdown measures.

Mamata Banerjee announces relaxations from June 1

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a series of relaxations from June on Friday, while claiming that the number of coronavirus cases is increasing in the state due to the massive infl

Coronavirus lockdown | Mamata Banerjee announces relaxations from June 1

Religious places can open up from June 1, says Bengal CM

Over 1,200 Coronavirus Deaths In US In Last 24 Hours: Report

The United States recorded 1,297 coronavirus deaths on Thursday, bringing its total to 101,573 since the global pandemic began, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

Manchester United have been handed an opportunity to do what Sir Alex Ferguson did

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is preparing his Man Utd squad for the resumption of their Premier League campaign after the covid-19 shutdown.

Super Sixes SRL | IND vs ENG Evaluation Chart - Tantalilizing Ben Stokes seals exciting win in last-over thriller 

After having registered a convincing win against Pakistan their previous Super Sixes fixture, India were shocked by England in a last-over thriller today. On the other hand, England registered their fourth straight win in the Super Sixes contest, with Ben Stokes(49 n.o. off 33) last minute whacking.

Govt intends to reopen schools at end of August

The Government intends to reopen primary and secondary schools at the end of August, the Taoiseach has said.

New report finds schools are not high risk settings for transmission of Covid-19 - Talk of the Town

The possibility of schools re-opening has moved a step closer following a report from the Health Service Executive which found that they are not high risk settings for the transmission of Covid-19. The report published in a European journal on infectious disease surveillance concludes that the reopening of schools should be considered as an early...Read More→

Alleged exams malpractices: Court discharges Senator Adeleke

A Federal High Court in Abuja has on Friday discharged Senator Ademola Adeleke in the alleged examination malpractices trial involving him and four others.

What is the NHS Test and Trace system and how does it work?

The NHS Test and Trace system, a scheme that will help people with Covid-19 to track down those they have come into contact with, has been officially launched. At the daily coronavirus press

FSDC meet: Govt, regulators to step in with more liquidity measures

Both the Centre and the regulators have stepped up focus on “avoiding a prolonged period of dislocation in financial markets”, the council added.

Pastor and two others arrested after two girls beaten to death in ‘exorcism’

Police say the two girls were allegedly beaten up by relatives and a local pastor as a form of exorcism.

Family claims they beat girls 'as a form of exorcism', mom and pastor arrested

Three people, including a pastor, have been arrested in connection with the murder of two 9-year-old girls who were severely beaten, according to KwaZulu-Natal police.

Nadal reminds young guns the Big 3 haven't left yet

Rafael Nadal fired a warning shot across the bow of the young tennis stars nipping at the heels of the Big 3.

China threatens UK with ‘countermeasures’ if it eases passport rules for Hong Kongers

BEIJING, May 29 — China today threatened the UK with reprisals for saying it could offers Hong Kongers a pathway to British citizenship if Beijing goes ahead with a new national security law in the Chinese territory. Beijing “reserves the right to take corresponding countermeasures,” foreign...

Professor who predicted Trump's 2016 win explains why he thinks Trump will win again

A political science professor who predicted President Trump's win in 2016 is forecasting another victory. 

Cush Jumbo Leaving 'The Good Fight'

The actress is departing the CBS All Access series ahead of its recently ordered fifth season.

StockBeat: Smelling the Coffee in Times of Coronavirus

StockBeat: Smelling the Coffee in Times of Coronavirus

Jon Snow vs John Snow: Who was the English fast bowler journalist Ashutosh was referring to?

Paper-thin gallium oxide transistor handles more than 8,000 volts

Electrical engineers created a gallium oxide-based transistor that can handle more than 8,000 volts. The transistor could lead to smaller and more efficient electronic systems that control and convert electric power -- a field of study known as power electronics -- in electric cars, locomotives and airplanes. In turn, this could help improve how far these vehicles can travel.

Study: Paper-thin gallium oxide transistor handles more than 8,000 volts

University at Buffalo electrical engineers created a gallium oxide-based transistor that can handle more than 8,000 volts. The transistor could lead to smaller and more efficient electronic systems that control and convert electric power -- a field of study known as power electronics -- in electric cars, locomotives and airplanes. In turn, this could help improve how far these vehicles can travel.

Zimbabwe records second highest daily coronavirus increase

Zimbabwe reported 17 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the second highest daily tally which took the country total to 149.

Super Sixes SRL | IND vs ENG - Preview, Form Guide, Predicted XI, Key Players

After registering thumping wins on Thursday, England and India will go toe-to-toe against each other in the SRL on Friday, hoping to capitalize on the momentum they’ve built. This will be the two sides’ second meeting in seven days, with the Indians coming out triumphant in the last H2H encounter.

Cane arrear reaches Rs 17,134 crore so far in 2019-20 season: Centre

Under the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, sugar mills are required to make cane price payment to farmers within 14 days of supply of cane. If mills fail to make payment, they have to pay interest at the rate of 15 per cent per annum on amount due for the delayed period beyond 14 days.

Cane arrear reaches Rs 17,134 crore so far in 2019-20 season: Centre

India Business News: NEW DELHI: Cane dues to be paid by sugar mills to farmers have reached Rs 17,134 crore so far in the 2019-20 season that will end in September, accord.

Restarting The American Economy: The Most Essential Factors

According to some sources, unemployment is expected to reach 25.2% by the end of this year.

Delhi violence: Two Pinjra Tod members sent to judicial custody for 14 days

The magistrate sent Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita to judicial custody after the police said their custody was no longer needed for the probe.

BookMyShow lays off, furloughs 270 employees

Online ticket booking platform BookMyShow has laid off or furloughed 270 employees as it expects its revenue to be "greatly reduced" in the coming months, hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown.

BookMyShow cost-cutting to hit 270 employees

Members of the workforce who have been put on furlough will continue to remain employed with the company and will be eligible for all medical insurance, gratuity and other benefits.

Congress hits out at SG for remarks in SC in migrants case

It also questions court’s ‘silence’ over reconstitution of a Gujarat HC Bench that had criticised govt handling of COVID-19

HomeKit air-purifier goes on sale in US on June 15; new Onvis HomeKit camera

The HomeKit-compatible air-purifier from Vocolinc will go on sale in the US from June 15. The Vocolinc PureFlow Air Purifier had previously been put up for pre-order in Europe. The company says it’s also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant … HomeKit air-purifier Vocolinc made the announcement in a Facebook post Meet the smart, sophisticated, […]

Tyson Fury beats Joshua, McGregor to emerge world's highest paid combat athlete

Tyson Fury appears to be enjoying a great year. The British boxer deflated Deontay Wilder's ego in their bout in February to emerge WBC champion in Las Vegas.

Trump’s Twitter spat puts social media firms on collision course with Europe

The EU and the US take different stances on how Facebook, Twitter and Google should police online content.

Report: Arsenal make contact over player Pep Guardiola once called ‘exceptional’

Arsenal have reportedly rekindled their interest in Moussa Dembele and have made contact with his representatives over a potential Emirates Stadium switch, according to L’Equipe. The 23-year-old has been in sensational form for Lyon, claiming 22 goals and seven assists from 42 games in all competitions this season. His overall tally for Lyon stands at […]Arsenal have reportedly rekindled their interest in Moussa Dembele and have made contact with his representatives over a potential Emirates Stadium switch.

Delhi, West Bengal not yet distributed May month quota of free foodgrains under PMGAY: Ram Vilas Paswan

On distribution of one kg free pulses per household under the PMGAY, Paswan said states have lifted 1.68 lakh tonnes of pulses and are yet to provide month-wise distribution of the same. The progress report is awaited.

Foiled car bomb attack was attempted re-run of Pulwama-2019, reveals initial probe

The Jammu and Kashmir Police which is probing the foiled car bomb attack case has found similarities in modus operandi and nature of explosives that were used in the suicide bombing in Pulwama in 2019.

Parler App’s #Twexit Movement Recruits Twitter Users In Wake Of Trump Social Media Wars

There’s a move afoot amongst his conservative supporters to abandon Twitter, Trump’s favorite platform and his biggrst online rival.

Minnesota National Guard Activated To Contain George Floyd Protests

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated his state’s National Guard in the wake of the George Floyd protests according to The Hill. Protests in the streets have morphed into what some have ...

Third of child grooming cases involve Facebook apps says UK charity

In more than half of child grooming cases in England and Wales where police recorded information about how the child was groomed, a Facebook-owned app was used.

Kalbe to start COVID-19 vaccine trial with S. Korean pharma firm

Publicly listed pharmaceutical company Kalbe Farma has signed an agreement with South Korea-based biotechnology firm Genexine Inc. to start a clinical trial of a COVID-19 candidate vaccine in Indonesia.

Twitter fact-checks China's Foreign Ministry after flagging Trump's tweets

According to media reports, the warning labels were added to tweets from spokesman Lijian Zhao, one of which read: "It might be the US Army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan"

Donald Trump signs an executive order aimed at curbing social media censorship

Earlier this week, Twitter flagged two tweets by Donald Trump. In response, President Trump has signed an executive order that seeks to limit liability protections of social media companies.

Children facing 'devastating' effect of coronavirus: Report

The coronavirus pandemic is having a "devastating" effect on children, putting many out of school and at an increased risk of exploitation and abuse, a new report has revealed.

Australia's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly in 2019

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions fell just 0.9% in 2019 as increasing emissions from liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants largely offset declines in the power and farm sectors, government data showed on Friday.

Brazil GDP shrinks 1.5% in Q1 2020 due to pandemic

The 1st quarter drop in Brazil's gross domestic product only reflects the early effects of the coronavirus crisis, with 2nd quarter numbers expected to be much worse

Karnataka State Election Commission postpones gram panchayat polls

The Karnataka State Election Commission on Thursday announced the postponement of gram panchayat polls citing the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of 6,025 gram panchayats, the tenure of 5,800 gram panchayats will end by June-August 2020.

Karnataka State Election Commission postpones gram panchayat polls

The Karnataka State Election Commission on Thursday announced postponement of gram panchayat polls citing the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of 6,025 gram panchayats, the tenure of 5,800 gram panchayats will

UK chief negotiator rules out fish for financial services Brexit deal

Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator has ruled out any deal giving European boats access to UK waters in return for better conditions for British financial services in the EU’s Single Market. The EU and the UK are deeply divided over fishing in free trade negotiations ahead of the next round of talks, which

AFP: Bulgaria Pins Hopes on TB Vaccine Against the Coronavirus

In the worldwide battle against COVID-19, scientists are investigating whether a century-old tuberculosis vaccine might offer some additional protection against the novel coronavirus. And Bulgaria -- one of the world's leading manufacturers of the vaccine -- is holding out hope of new markets for the many millions of doses it produces each year.

Neon Genesis Evangelion fans, this limited edition Oppo Ace 2 EVA is for you

Oppo has a knack for getting uniquely-themed smartphones right, like the Oppo Reno Ace Gundam Edition from 2019. Now, the Chinese smartphone makers have announced the Oppo Ace 2 EVA Limited Edition as a way to mark the 25th anniversary of the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series.

The Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting a sequel

Paramount Pictures and Sega have announced that a sequel to the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is in development.The sequel will retain the same team of filmmakers, with Jeff Fowler directing, and Pat C

Factbox: Who's involved in Libya's war and why

(Reuters) - The conflict between Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA), recognised by the United Nations, and the eastern-based forces of Khalifa Haftar has become a cauldron for foreign rivals.

House Democrats launch inquiry into Medicare stimulus payouts

House Democrats launch inquiry into Medicare stimulus payouts

Migrant labourers needn't pay for Sharmik train, states will pay: Railways

Migrant workers do not have to pay for tickets of Shramik Special trains as sending and receiving states are coordinating with each other for the fare of these trains, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav said on Friday.

Myka Stauffer’s decision to ‘rehome’ autistic son ‘loving and right thing'

‘They were forced to make a difficult decision, but it is in fact, the right and loving thing to do for this child.’

T20 World Cup Under 'Very High Risk' of Being Postponed: Cricket Australia

Cricket, like other sports, has come to a grinding halt with the world struggling with the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Partygoer at Missouri's Lake of Ozarks positive for COVID-19

Health officials said Friday that they were seeking to “inform mass numbers of unknown people” after a person who attended crowded pool parties over Memorial Day weekend at Missouri's Lake of the Ozar

Partygoer at Missouri's Lake of Ozarks positive for COVID-19

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Health officials said Friday that they were seeking to “inform mass numbers of unknown people” after a person who attended crowded pool parties over Memorial Day weekend at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks tested positive for COVID-19. Camden County Health Department said in a release that the resident of Boone County …

What to see? Picks from the art galleries

The acclaimed Biennale is not the only drawcard as our art institutions start reopening.

What to see? Picks from the art galleries

The acclaimed Biennale is not the only drawcard as our art institutions start reopening.

What to see? Picks from the art galleries

The acclaimed Biennale is not the only drawcard as our art institutions start reopening.

Interstate Lockdown: Driver abandons vehicle, 21 passengers as FCTA arrests 74, impounds 3 buses

ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory FCT Ministerial Task-team on the Enforcement of COVID-19 Restrictions has arrested 74 persons travel

Interstate Lockdown: FCTA arrests 74, impounds 3 buses

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ministerial Task-team on the Enforcement of COVID-19 Restrictions has arrested 74 persons travelling...

Mumbai lockdown likely to be extended as coronavirus cases rise over 36,000

As the coronavirus cases in the state continued to increase rapidly, Maharashtra may continue lockdown for few more days.Mumbai alone reported over 36,000 coronavirus cases

COVID-19: New UAE disinfection timings does not affect Dubai

UAE disinfection programme will run from 10pm to 6am, instead of 8pm to 6am

COVID-19: New UAE disinfection timings do not affect Dubai

UAE disinfection programme will run from 10pm to 6am, instead of 8pm to 6am

COVID-19: UAE national disinfection programme timings changed

The programme will run from 10pm to 6am, instead of 8pm to 6am

‘People are fascinated because I am a girl’: 15-year-old who cycled 1,200 km from Delhi to Bihar

A video of Jyoti Kumari bicycling with her injured father amid the lockdown made headlines last week.

AP reports 54 new Covid-19 cases, one death

Dozens of positives being detected among guest workers arriving in Andhra Pradesh

Cuomo’s coronavirus halo begins to fade

New York's take-charge governor turns defensive as pandemic-response scrutiny mounts.

Today in 2013: I never rigged the 2012 elections – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama during his time as Ghana’s president in 2013 refused to accept the tag that his party rigged the 2012 General elections that saw the opposition NPP challenging the results at the Supreme Court.

OnePlus 6, 6T, 7, 7T get Epic Game Store via new OxygenOS update

A new OxygenOS 10 update is rolling out for the OnePlus 6, 6T, 7 and 7T. It brings several improvements and Epic Games Store to the Game Space.

Auto index outperforms benchmark Sensex for second straight month

In the past two months, M&M has rallied 55%, while Hero MotoCorp soared 46% followed by Escorts (up 37%) and Bajaj Auto (up 32%)

Low Vaccination Rates Fueled NYC’s Last Measles Outbreak

Pediatric under vaccinations can lead to disease outbreaks in 2021

Joe Biden Doesn't Like Trump's Twitter Order, But Still Wants To Revoke Section 230

Former Vice President Joe Biden still wants to repeal the pivotal internet law that provides social media companies like Facebook and Twitter with broad legal immunity over content posted by their users, a campaign spokesperson told The Verge. Still, the campaign emphasized key disagreements with th...

Roger Federer is the world's highest-paid athlete, says Forbes

The Swiss tennis great, owner of a men's record 20 Grand Slam singles titles, earned $106.3 million in the last 12 months, including $100 million via endorsements, to move up four places and become the first player from his sport to top the list.

Researchers examine data to identify optimal vasopressor treatment for rare type of stroke

Results of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) study assessing the most commonly used medications for raising blood pressure in patients with nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a rare type of stroke, have been published in Neurosurgical Focus by scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

On this day in sport: Man Utd win first European Cup, Halladay's perfect game

May 29 is a meaningful date in Manchester United's illustrious history, as well as being a memorable one for Roy Halladay and John Stockton.

How to use Google's AR tool Sodar to maintain social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic

Google's AR tool Sodar will mark a virtual 2m radius boundary around the user to help him maintain social distancing.

Formula 1: Williams up for sale after £13m loss last year

The Williams Formula 1 team and wider company group are up for sale after posting a £13m loss last year.

'He was going haywire:' Video shows naked man stealing Winnipeg ambulance

Winnipeg police confirmed they are investigating after an ambulance was stolen by a naked man on Friday.

'He was going haywire:' Video shows naked man stealing Winnipeg ambulance

Winnipeg police confirmed they are investigating after an ambulance was stolen by a naked man on Friday.

Spain will open gradually to tourism, with Europe first

MADRID: Spain will open gradually to tourism this summer, starting with European countries, and will ensure visitors only go to areas that have ...

Covid-19 Reinforced Our Coffee Addiction

JDE Peet's benefits from having the right timing and business mix to ride out the coronavirus pandemic. 

T&T Pro League anxiously awaits government go-ahead for resumption - Baptiste

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League has revealed its players are eager to get back out on the pitch but paying close attention to the country’s re-opening guidelines. W...

Spike Lee blasts Trump's handling of COVID-19 pandemic

Film director Spike Lee is horrified by the high death rate in America due to the global health crisis and he believes US President Donald Trump's suggestions such as using bleach, UV light and anti-malarial drugs to treat the virus, will lead to even more deaths.

Trump's Social Media Executive Order Would Turn FCC Into 'President's Speech Police,' Commissioner Says

The order is expected to be signed by Trump later on Thursday

Former US V-P candidate, wife test positive for coronavirus antibodies

Former Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine and his wife Anne have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.

SoftBank leads $500 million fundraising for Didi's self-driving unit

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China’s Didi Chuxing said on Friday it had completed a fundraising round of over $500 million for its autonomous driving subsidiary that was led by SoftBank Group’s (9984.T) Vision Fund 2.

Cruise ship ban extended, effectively scuttling season in Greater Victoria

The cruise-ship season that was forecast to bring more than three quarters of a million passengers to Victoria’s shores — and an estimated $130 million in economic activity — has . . .

Liverpool urged to meet Timo Werner release clause and sign "best talent in Europe"

Jurgen Klopp is a fan of the Germany striker, who has scored 30 goals in 39 games this season, but Liverpool are unwilling to pay his release clause during the current financial climate

Manchester United can use Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo to make a point to transfer target Jude Bellingham

Man Utd are trying to sign one of the game's hottest talents this summer and they've proven before they are a perfect club to make the next step at.

Android Circuit: New Galaxy Confirmed, OnePlus Supercharges Fortnite, Living Without Google

This week’s Android headlines; confirmation of the Galaxy Note 20, waterproofing the Galaxy Fold 2, Huawei’s life without Google, Android’s short support life, OnePlus enhances Fortnite, a big red Nokia recording button, and more...

'We don’t know how good she is': Fituese takes on next challenge

Three-year-olds Fituese and Bottega follow bright sport on off-season day at Rosehill.

'We don’t know how good she is': Fituese takes on next challenge

Three-year-olds Fituese and Bottega follow bright sport on off-season day at Rosehill.

India’s itinerary for Australia tour still not final, admits Arun Dhumal

Arun Dhumal has admitted that the dates for India’s tour of Australia are still not final, with the board waiting for ICC to take a final decision on the World T20 Down Under. He also revealed that ahead of the Australian tour, the Indian team has a tour against Sri Lanka in July, according to FTP.

Protest on Strip planned after unarmed black man’s death in Minnesota

Demonstrators will be marching Friday afternoon for justice for a black man and woman who died immediately following their interactions with police.

A Children’s Medication Might Be The Key To Curing Severe Coronavirus Cases

Though much of the health community has been focused on a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, doctors have started eagerly hailing a new children’s drug as a potential cure for severe cases of ...

Jamie Foxx defends Jimmy Fallon over blackface controversy, says 'let this one go'

Jimmy Fallon’s blackface controversy: Jamie Foxx comes to comedian's support

Fallon, who hosts ‘The Tonight Show’ on NBC, has apologised for the two-decade old clip from his ‘Saturday Night Live!’ days

Wife of J&K Congress leader Soz moves SC against his house arrest

Various political leaders including former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were arrested and put under house detention in August last year. The Centre had abrogated certain provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution granting special status Jammu and Kashmir and the detentions were made purportedly to ensure peace in the valley.

Contact made: Man Utd step up pursuit of Italian starlet after reaching out to agent

Euro giants hoping auction is sparked...

US Senator Cruz: Twitter’s failure to delete Iranian officials’ accounts could violate sanctions

LONDON: US Senator Ted Cruz called for a criminal investigation of Twitter on Friday over allegations the company is violating US sanctions against Iran by not banning officials from the site. Cruz urged Attorney General William Barr and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin to open an investigation into Twitter “for possible criminal violations of the International

Apple starts selling refurbished iPhone XR units in the US

Does that even make sense when you can get a new iPhone SE (2020) for $400? The older phone still has a couple of advantages.

“Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition” is releasing August 27

This upcoming remaster of the classic Final Fantasy game is set to launch later this summer, bringing cross- platform online play and progression, amongst other features.

Microsoft Surface Book 3 Review: The Best Of Both Worlds

#1- ranked tech industry analyst Patrick Moorhead gives his review on the Surface Book 3 that was released earlier this month alongside a plethora of new devices in their Surface lineup including Surface Book 3, the Surface Go 2, the Surface Headphones 2, and the Surface Earbuds from Microsoft.

Students protest cuts to Sydney University's arts and social science faculty

About 8 per cent of courses across the university's arts and social sciences faculty will be cut according to early estimates.

Amazon Fire TV gets Alexa voice control support for apps like Netflix, Hotstar, Zee5

Alexa on Fire TV lets people check the weather, control smart home, and stream music, among other features.

TikTok's rival Mitron app not made in India, bought for Rs 2,500 from Pakistani company: Report

It had earlier been reported that the Mitron App, which has clocked over 5 million downloads on Google Play Store, was developed by a student of IIT Roorkee and that it works exactly like its Chinese rival TikTok.

INVESTIGATION: SSS illegally detains victim for 14 months without trial, allegedly defies AGF’s order

FOR 13 months, the State Securitt Service illegally detained citizen Austin Ighodaro, without recourse for the due judicial process.

SSS illegally detains victim for 14 months without trial, allegedly defies AGF’s order

FOR 13 months, the State Securitt Service illegally detained citizen Austin Ighodaro, without recourse for the due judicial process.

Lady Gaga song featuring K-pop act BLACKPINK tops 57 iTunes charts

Lady Gaga song featuring K-pop act BLACKPINK tops 57 iTunes charts

"Sour Candy," American pop singer Lady Gaga's latest song featuring K-pop quartet BLACKPINK, reached the No. 1 spot on more than 50 Apple iTunes charts, according to the group's management agency Friday. The song, part of Lady Gaga's new album "Chromatica," climbed to the top of the iTunes Song charts in 57 regions, YG Entertainment said. The song was put out Thursday, a day ahead of the release ...

Market movers: Vodafone in focus, pharma names rally; 2 stocks give sell signals

Here is what happened in Fridays session.

Coronavirus: HSE experts support the early reopening of schools

New research finds that schools in Ireland are not a high-risk setting for Covid-19

Coronavirus: HSE experts support the early reopening of schools

New research finds that schools in Ireland are not a high-risk setting for Covid-19

Big boost for Barcelona: Positive update offered on key figures after return to training

Great news for Setien...

How Bacteria Purge Toxic Metals

Bacteria can identify – and then build resistance to – toxic chemicals and metals. Researchers have taken a closer look at this mechanism to understand how it works which could lead to the development of more effective antibacterial treatments.

Researchers track how bacteria purge toxic metals

Bacteria have a cunning ability to survive in unfriendly environments.

We'll tackle interstate movement of armed bandits - Military assures Nigerians

The military was reacting to worries from some quarters that bandits could escape from states where the Armed Forces of Nigeria are currently bombarding them.

Karan Johar's kids Yash and Roohi are born actors and THIS screen test video is proof

Amid the ongoing lockdown, filmmaker Karan Johar, who was set to start shooting for his next film ‘Takht’, has been making the most of his free time w

Samsung details its upcoming debit card in the US: All you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about the new Samsung debit card and Samsung Money By SoFi cash management service coming this summer.

Cash crunch: Telangana extends deferment of 50% salary to May

Odisha says March order not reversed yet; despite liquidity support by the Centre, many states continue salary deferments

Why having Alexa built into the OnePlus 8 series is a big deal for Amazon and OnePlus

The launch of the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro smartphones saw many firsts for the company, including 120Hz screens, wireless charging, and official IP certification. But perhaps one of the biggest features of the new phones is their tie-in to Alexa and the Amazon ecosystem.

Peru secures US$11b credit line from IMF

WASHINGTON, May 29 — Peru has secured a two-year, US$11 billion (RM48 billion) credit line from the IMF as the South American nation battles the growing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Flexible Credit Line, which the IMF announced late yesterday, is a renewable funding mechanism granted...

Temple research suggests new way to prevent abdominal aortic aneurysm therapeutically

The main thoroughfare that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the abdomen is known as the abdominal aorta.

‘Destroy Eggs, Spray Neem Oil’: Maha University Suggests Ways To Tackle Locust Menace

As parts of Maharashtra and other states face attacks from locusts, which destroy crops and vegetation, an agriculture university has suggested a slew of measures like destroying their eggs and spraying neem oil on crops to tackle threat from the migratory pests. Swarms of crop-eating locusts have spread across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and […]

Spraying neem oil on standing crops to be effective in eliminating locust attack

As parts of Maharashtra and other states face attacks from locusts, which destroy crops and vegetation, an agriculture university has suggested a slew of measures like destroying their eggs and spraying neem oil on crops to tackle threat from the migratory pests.

Uber Says AB5 Could Cost 158,000 Drivers Their Jobs

If Uber is forced to classify drivers in California as employees, 158,000 will be out of work, the company said. Passengers could see prices rise by 120 percent.

ASX climbs 4.2pc in May as fallen stocks find favour

A miraculous late run for the banks lifted the ASX from a mediocre month to sharp rise, adding to a rebound for mining, tech and restrictions-hit companies.

Leicester City 'offer long-term deal to Liverpool's Adam Lallana'

Liverpool attacker Adam Lallana has reportedly been offered a 'long-term contract' by Leicester City.

India Rules Out Any Plan to Restrict Chinese Foreign Portfolio Investors

New Delhi (Sputnik): Border tension has been simmering between India and China after a skirmish between patrol parties in Ladakh's Galwan Valley sector earlier this...

Sales soar in the sunshine as beer lovers drink at home

Beer sales are soaring as people enjoy the summer lockdown in their gardens.

Sales soar in the sunshine as beer lovers drink at home

Beer sales are soaring as people enjoy the summer lockdown in their gardens.

Covid-19: Between six and 12 per childcare ‘pod’ when sector re-opens

Guidance on how childcare facilities will operate sent to providers in recent days

Covid-19: Childcare criteria to include parents who need it for work from June 29th

Children will be grouped into ‘pods’ of between six and 12 when sector reopens

Sterling rises 0.5pc versus weaker dollar, flat versus euro

LONDON, May 29 ― The pound rose around half a per cent against a weaker dollar yesterday, but was little changed against the euro, as Brexit-related risks and speculation about negative interest rates continue to limit the pound's gains. The safe-haven dollar fell to a near two-month low as...

Euro business loans up as firms seek cash to weather virus

FRANKFURT, May 29 — Growth in lending to eurozone businesses continued to accelerate in April as companies sought funds to cope with the tough coronavirus lockdowns which hit activity, European Central Bank data showed today. Loans to non-financial firms added 6.6 per cent year-on-year in April...

Kashmir movement in ‘final phase’: scholar

Prof Khursh­eed Ahmad says main issue of right of self-determ­inatio­n for Kashmi­ris should be raised at every level

PlayStation 5 Compatibility Is To Be Added To PS4 Titles Starting From July; Updates To Existing Titles Are “Strongly Recommended”

All PlayStation 4 games will have to feature full PlayStation 5 compatibility starting from July, with updates to existing games being strongly recommended

Barcelona’s biggest transfer of this summer falls in place

Barcelona target, Lautaro Martinez, will not be sold says Inter director. Inter Milan's Sporting Director has no intention of letting their most important ...

BJP leader Kanna Laxminarayana’s daughter-in-law dies; no foul play, say cops

Thirty-two-year-old collapsed after dancing for an hour at a party, police say

Wesley So overtakes Caruana in Clutch Chess finals

After grabbing the early lead in the finals, Wesley So inches closer to upsetting world No. 2 Fabiano Caruana

Unravelling a troubling Nazi legacy

Philippe Sands encounters the sons of two high-up Nazis and discovers one still sees his murdering father as a good man.

Unravelling a troubling Nazi legacy

Philippe Sands encounters the sons of two high-up Nazis and discovers one still sees his murdering father as a good man.

Unravelling a troubling Nazi legacy

Philippe Sands encounters the sons of two high-up Nazis and discovers one still sees his murdering father as a good man.

India's Wipro names new CEO; Thierry Delaporte to take over July 6

Thierry Delaporte to join from Capgemini and will be based in Paris

Elon Musk gets a $770 million award as Tesla hits goals

He can't sell the shares yet, though.

Did Licorice (Mulethi) Help China in Controlling Coronavirus Cases? Here is The Truth

The secret to controlling the coronavirus outbreak lies in traditional Chinese medicine concoctions. Read on to know about them.

Outlook & trading strategies for Silver, crude oil by Tradebulls Securities

The outperformance in Silver is because it could benefit from optimism about increased industrial demand as economies reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic

Bet Trump Twitter Suspension Odds & Biden VP Choice As Klobuchar Dealt PR Hit

Political election betting odds have gotten their share of attention over the past few months, but oddsmakers were handed a unique opportunity this week when a tweet made by President Trump overshadowed the speculation surrounding Joe Biden's VP announcement.

Abbotsford Convent's historic laundry restored

The Magdalen Laundry at the Abbotsford Convent is layered in history.

Abbotsford Convent's historic laundry restored

The Magdalen Laundry at the Abbotsford Convent is layered in history.

Abbotsford Convent's historic laundry restored

The Magdalen Laundry at the Abbotsford Convent is layered in history.

GDP numbers reinforce belief that economy is headed for recession: Analysts

While estimates varied across brokerages and economists, the common thread that ran through the estimates was the fact that the economy is headed towards a recessionary phase

Manchester United plans are better than they have been for seven years

Man Utd have been making some important decisions at youth level as they look to plan for the long-term.

1 in 10 hospitalized COVID-19 patients with diabetes dies

Ten percent of COVID-19 patients with diabetes die within a week of entering the hospital and 20 percent need a ventilator to breathe by that point, a new French study found.

Saline may solve one big COVID-19 testing problem

Phosphate buffered saline could carry COVID-19 testing samples safely. That could fix a testing bottleneck due to viral transport medium shortages.

With no immediate solution in sight, India matches China in terms of man power, resources

Even as the Prime Minister's top men oversee the developments along the Line of Actual Control, there is still no change in the ground, with the standoff between India and China continuing.

Karachi: 80 percent of PIA's crashed plane wreckage removed

Three trucks full of plane wreckage have been shifted to airport

George Weisz, inventor of ventilator used for coronavirus patients, dead at 90

Weisz, who was born in Hungary in 1929, fled Budapest for London with his mother and two sisters in 1939, two weeks before the outbreak of World War II, The Times reported.

Inventor of ventilator used for coronavirus George Weisz dead at 90: report

George Weisz, a tinkerer-turned-mechanical engineer who designed a popular ventilator being used to treat the coronavirus, has died in the UK at the age of 90, according to a report.

CRPF jawans donate blood to save Naxal injured during encounter in Jharkhand

A team killed three Naxals and apprehended two on Thursday after a gunbattle in the forests of the Manmaru-Tebo area in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

Erin O'Toole promises increased childcare support as part of COVID-19 economic recovery plan

Both frontrunners in the Conservative leadership race, O'Toole and Peter MacKay, have now released their plans for leading Canada out of the COVID-19 crisis

Bannon: World must stop China in Hong Kong

Via The Wire comes Steve Bannon:

Breaking: Protesters set Minneapolis police station on fire over death of George Floyd

Following the alleged killing of George Floyd, an African-America man, by a police officer, protesters, Friday stormed Minneapolis police

Lawsuit accuses Trump administration of illegally seizing tax refunds from student loan borrowers

A class-action lawsuit filed Friday is accusing the Trump administration of illegally seizing student loan borrowers' tax refunds even after Congress halted government debt collection amid the

Ponmagal Vandhal movie release LIVE UPDATES: PC Sreeram, R Sarath Kumar and others hail Jyotika’s performance

Here's what critics, celebrities and fans are saying about Ponmagal Vandhal. The film, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, stars Jyotika, R Parthiban, K Bhagyaraj, Pandiarajan, Pratap Pothen and Thiagarajan.

VIDEO: Ángel Correa’s goal in CDR loss at Leonesa

Ángel Correa scored this goal for Atlético de Madrid at Cultural Leonesa in the 2019/20 Copa del Rey.

O'Meara waiting for all-clear from medical team

Hawthorn are optimistic injured midfielder Jaeger O'Meara can avoid donning a Jason Dunstall-esque crash helmet and appear in round two.

Distressed retailer Party City seeks to cut debt with bond deal

Party City Holdco Inc., the retailer that has been working with restructuring advisers to cut its approximately US$2 billion debt load as social distancing scraps celebrations, is seeking approvals from creditors on a proposed deal that would trim its borrowings and inject fresh cash into the company.

Bobrisky arrested over ‘N30m fraud’

Police detectives from Abuja have arrested Idris Okuneye, a crossdresser better known as Bobrisky over an alleged N30m fraud.According to The Nation, the c

Bobrisky arrested over alleged N30m fraud

Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe Police detectives from Abuja, on Thursday, arrested cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, over an alleged N30m fraud. It was gathered that Bobrisky was ...

A Breakthrough Study Just Linked Gut Bacteria to Neurovascular Disease

One thing we're not short on is research linking microbes living in our guts with the health of our brain and nervous system. Unfortunately, most studies are either circumstantial, or largely rely on animal models.

Xiaomi hints that it might soon unveil Mi Notebooks in India

Xiaomi introduced it’s first-ever laptop line, the Mi Notebook Air, running on Windows 10 in 2016.

Delhi Court Prods City Gov't on a Pile of Dead Bodies of COVID-19 Victims at Hospital

New Delhi (Sputnik): The High Court of Delhi took notice of newspaper reports about “highly dissatisfactory” storage and cremation facilities for COVID-19 victims and...

Can't be part of anything we opposed in SC: NC's Masoodi on delimitation commission

In his first remarks after being named as a member of delimitation commission, National Conference Member of Parliament, Hasnain Masoodi on Friday said

Could T&T end up as the single host of 2020 Hero CPL?

Reports have emerged suggesting that Trinidad and Tobago will host all matches in the 2020 edition of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL). According to the Trinidad Guardian newspaper, the CPL wil...

Minnesota AG Ellison: Trump Calling Rioters Thugs, Calling on Them to Get Shot 'the Same Sort of Attitude that Resulted in the Death of George Floyd'

Friday on CBS's "This Morning," Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison shared his reaction to the situation in Minneapolis with protests for George Floyd's death. | Clips

Uttar Pradesh govt inks MOUs with industry bodies for 11 lakh jobs to migrant workers

The Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Indian Industries Association (IIA) accounted for three lakh jobs each, while NARDECO and Laghu Udyog Bharati accounted for 2.5 lakh jobs each, UP MSME minister Sidharth Nath Singh said.

Court confirms 5 1/2-year prison sentence for key figure in sexual bribery scandal

A local court confirmed a 5 1/2-year prison sentence for Yoon Jung-cheon, a construction contractor alluded in the sexual bribery scandal surrounding former Vice Justice Minister Kim Hak-ui. The Seoul High Court on Friday confirmed the lower court’s prison sentence for Yoon, 59, on charges of fraud and bribery. Yoon has been at the center of a corruption and bribery scandal involving Kim. The case gained atte...

Republicans put onus back on Democrats as they lay out convention contingency plan

Republicans haven't listed wearing masks as one of the protocols they're willing to implement in order to hold their nominating convention safely and have put pressure back on Democrats over the event.

Immunotherapy for bowel cancer could change clinical practice

A large international trial involving UCL and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) has found that pembrolizumab, a form of immunotherapy, more than doubled the 'progression free survival' time of patients with a specific subtype of advanced bowel cancer, when compared with chemotherapy.

SpaceX's big launch aims to send NASA astronauts to the International Space Station — a 21-year-old laboratory orbiting 250 miles above the Earth

This will be the first time since 2011 that an American-made spacecraft has launched people from US soil to the space station.

No decision taken on setting up bad bank: Finance Ministry official

Even the Economic Survey 2017 had proposed this idea, suggesting the creation of a bad bank called Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency (PARA) to help tide over the problem of stressed assets.

Affin Bank’s net profit falls to RM123.5m in Q1

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Affin Bank Bhd recorded a lower net profit of RM123.57 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 (Q1 2020) from RM137.23 million in the same period last year. The decline was mainly due to additional allowance for credit impairment losses of RM117.1 million as...

French Gov't Bans Hydroxychloroquine Submitting to Pressure From Pharma Labs, Politician Claims

The French government's decision to ban anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for use in COVID-19 cases goes against French people's interests and rights to get an...

New model predicts the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks.

New model predicts the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic

This week in the journal Frontiers, researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks.

The First Covid-19 Case In The US Did Not Spark The Wider Outbreak, New Analysis Suggests

The first case of Covid-19 in the US might not have been the infection that sparked the outbreak that followed, according to a new analysis. Instead, resea

Basketball Hall of Fame delays Kobe Bryant's enshrinement ceremony

The Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame said on Thursday the enshrinement ceremony for the Class of 2020, a group that includes the late Kobe Bryant,

Jordan's FM speaks to counterparts, warns about sovereignty - Middle East

Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, reiterates importance of two-state solution in conversation with US and British counterparts.

Twitter Hides Official White House Tweet Calling for Killings of Protesters, Too

The White House taunted Twitter on Friday by reposting Donald Trump’s tweet calling for the outright extrajudicial slaughter of Americans protesting police brutality in Minneapolis, which the social media site on Friday hid behind a label for “glorifying violence.” Twitter has now responded by doing exactly the same thing to the White House account.

Minneapolis bus drivers are refusing to help police transport protesters to jail

As tensions between police and protesters in Minneapolis reached a boiling point following the death of George Floyd, the city's bus drivers have made it abundantly clear which side they're on. The driver's union, ATU Local 1005, issued a statement of solidarity on Thursday, with some of its drivers going as far as to refuse to use their buses to help law enforcement transport protesters to jail. "As a transit worker and union member, I refuse to transport my class and radical youth," one Minneapolis bus driver, Adam Burch, told the labor publication Payday. "An injury to one is an injury to all. The police murdered George Floyd and the protest against is completely justified and should continue until their demands are met." The union shared Burch's sentiment. "This system has failed all of us in the working class, from the coronavirus to the economic crisis we are facing," their statement read. "But the system has failed people of color and black Americans and black youth more than anyone else." The union added:…

Minneapolis bus drivers are refusing to help police transport protesters to jail

As tensions between police and protesters in Minneapolis reached a boiling point following the death of George Floyd, the city's bus drivers have made it abundantly clear which side they're on. The driver's union, ATU Local 1005, issued a statement of solidarity on Thursday, with some of

UK weather: Sunniest spring since records began

England is set to have its driest May in 124 years as some areas warn of drought conditions.

Govt discontinues 7.75 per cent Savings Bonds

Investors deprived of an attractive savings instrument

White politician calls George Floyd a liar and says cops are being unfairly 'crucified'

Mayor of Petal Mississippi Hal Marx sparked fury with his comments, and has since resisted calls to resign

100 Million Android users are affected by this Chinese Spyware App

In recent Android builds, the operating system has offered its users an improved degree of control over what resources or areas an application has access to. However, this system is still abused by many applications that do not require many of the permissions they require to operate. Now, a Chinese developer’s apps have been labeled …

100 million Android phones are affected by this Spyware - Gizchina.com

100 million Android phones are affected by this Spyware. a Chinese developer has been classified as Spyware due to its dangerous apps.

Troubled Izaia Perese back in union after securing Top 14 deal

Izaia Perese was on Michael Cheika’s Wallabies radar before he switched to NRL… now after a drugs charge, he is back in union and moving to the Top 14.

Lanarkshire golfers greeted by glorious sunshine on return from lockdown

Members at Airdrie Golf Club have been making the most of the opportunity this morning

More flights to bring labourers home: CM Soren

After an Air Asia flight brought home 180 migrant labourers home from Mumbai to Ranchi on Thursday, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that if needed, more flights will be used to bring back migrant labourers. The CM had written to the Centre and the Home Minister seeking permission for chartered

PlayStation 5 reveal is coming up to avoid possible leaks - Gizchina.com

PlayStation 5 reveal is coming up to avoid possible leaks. Some reports has confirmed the start of mass production of the PlayStation 5.

New York City mayor outlines first reopening step

NEW YORK: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday (May 28) outlined the first steps for reopening the United States' most populous city, ...

London buses to resume front door boarding

The process will be phased back in at the weekend.

Trump violating law by not updating budget, outside experts say

The WHite House decision not to update its budget estimates is against the law, an outside group that advocates for fiscal discipline said Thursday.

Inside Wipro's new CEO appointment: How IT firm got lucky with Thierry Delaporte

Industry observers say that Wipro has been 'sheer lucky' to get him onboard given the tepid performance of the company for over last three-four years

Link to Aarogya Setu app puts Mobikwik in trouble with Google

List 3/3 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

AUSTRALIAN RULES

Teaser: New 2021 Jeep Compass Coming Next Week

Fiat Chrysler's rugged Jeep brand has an updated version of its hot-selling compact Compass model line cook...

How comorbidities affect SARS-CoV-2 viral entry

Almost from the start of the current COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that individuals suffering from other medical conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and lung disease are far more likely to contract the infection and to have a poorer outcome.

Trump will relish an ‘us versus them’ free speech fight – but Twitter is right to finally take a stand against his incendiary words

Donald Trump always enjoys a fight that will fire up his supporter base – and Twitter has just handed him one.

Vanishing jobs for young could create ‘lock-down generation’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

GENEVA >> Bashar Ali Naim used to work in a perfume and accessories store in Baghdad, earning $480 per week on average. About three months ago, the coronavirus outbreak swept into Iraq, and the 28-year-old father of two has been out of work ever since.

Police ID remains on Long Island beach as woman killed in 2000

May 28 (UPI) -- Police in New York on Thursday released the identity of a woman killed during a string of slayings in Long Island 20 years ago.

Philadelphia escort among victims in Long Island Gilgo Beach murder case, DNA shows

Remains found by Long Island detectives assigned to the Gilgo Beach murder case belong to a Philadelphia escort, an identification made through DNA and genetic genealogy.

Tech firm developing mobile game to help kids prevent spread of coronavirus

The game will be a drug development simulator

CRISES ON MANY FRONTS

While India is faced with a growing concern over Covid-19, the Modi government is testing its patience on several fronts. Granted that only over 10 cities are the main hotbeds of the virus attack, but, the steady rise in Covid figures, both in terms

Betsy DeVos Tells Connecticut: Ban Transgender Athletes, Or Say Goodbye To Your Federal Funding

“The threat to withhold federal funding for violating Title IX is nothing more than a pathetic attempt to bully the state."

Inclusion of Transgender Student Athletes Violates Title IX, Trump Administration Says

Three female high school students in Connecticut had challenged a scholastic sports policy that allows transgender athletes to compete against them in track.

Routine immunization activities going on across J&K: Official

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

‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Sequel is Officially in the Works

Paramount Pictures and Sega Sammy have begun development on a Sonic the Hedgehog sequel following the success of the 2020 video game adaptation.

CNN's Don Lemon reacts to no charges yet in George Floyd case: 'How much more video do they need?'

CNN anchor Don Lemon was stunned on Thursday after the FBI asked for more information from the public regarding the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man, died on Monday after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes. There is video footage that was shot by a bystander, yet no charges were announced during a law enforcement press conference on Thursday. Lemon said he gets that the investigation needs to be "handled properly," but asked: "How much more video do they need? I keep saying as I'm watching that this is some sort of a joke." Four police officers were involved in the incident, and Derek Chauvin, the officer who pinned Floyd down, has had 18 complaints filed against him. "Are they going to be arrested or are they not?" Lemon said. "Is this justice system going to work with these officers the way it works with the general public? Someone accuses you of something. The police, guess what they do — they come to get you. They arrest you and you have to deal with…

The footballers which get fouled the most: Neymar is not number one!

Players always complain that they keep on getting fouled so we at 'ProFootballDB', BeSoccer's data laboratory, decided to find out which players get fouled the most compared to the amount of matches they have played. To many people's surprise, Neymat is not top of the list.

Top 5 films: what's new in streaming

No lover of movies ought to miss these five classics.

Top 5 films: what's new in streaming

No lover of movies ought to miss these five classics.

Attack by Pakistan-Trained Terrorists Looms Large Over Jammu & Kashmir, Indian Intel Sources Claim

New Delhi (Sputnik): Indian security forces on Thursday defused an explosive-laden vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir, foiling an attempted terror attack.

Volkswagen says it will have full control of JAC-VW Chinese venture

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - German automaker Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will have full management control of its JAC-VW joint venture, the company’s China CEO said on Friday.

Volkswagen says it will have full control of JAC-VW Chinese venture

German automaker Volkswagen will have full management control of its JAC-VW joint venture, the company's China CEO said on Friday.

Budget 2020: FG in fresh bid to borrow N5.51trn

THE Federal government has asked the National Assembly to approve a total of N5.51 trillion external borrowing to fund its 2020 budget

External borrowings to rescue as Senate cuts 2020 budget to N10.509 trillion

The Federal Government yesterday changed the earlier plan of drastically slashing the 2029 passed budget of N10.594trillion to N9trillion by reducing it with just about N85billion through a new proposal of N10.509trillion .

U.N. chief warns leaders coronavirus pandemic may cause historic famine | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

UNITED NATIONS >> The U.N. chief today warned the largest gathering of world leaders since the coronavirus pandemic began that it will cause “unimaginable devastation and suffering around the world,” with historic levels of hunger and famine and up to 1.6 billion people unable to earn a living unless action is taken now.

COVID-19 impact | Re-mobilisation of workforce at project sites an arduous task: Voltas

In its March quarter (Q4) results, the company posted a 12.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in net profit at Rs 160 crore.

Adolescent exposure to anesthetics may cause alcohol use disorder, new research shows

Early exposure to anesthetics may make adolescents more susceptible to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to new research.

Council may find it difficult to raise GST rates

 The GST Council is unlikely to make major changes in the indirect tax structure at its next meeting slated mid June.

Have visited Marathwada and paid off farmers' loans: Sanjay Manjrekar

Off the field News: Hurt by a severe backlash on social media after his tweet on locusts was termed 'insensitive' towards farmers by a few fans, former India batsman-turn

T20 World Cup happening in 2020 under 'very high risk', admits Kevin Roberts

Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts has admitted that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia this year could most likely be postponed given the current situation. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the governing council might consider a different window for Australia to host the event.

Delhi records 82 deaths in 24 hours, Kejriwal govt alleges delay in reporting

Due to late reporting by the hospitals where the patients died, it appears that the deaths happened on a single day, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia explained.

Ex Barcelona president claims Neymar is better than Cristiano Ronaldo

Sandro Rosell believes Neymar is the second best player in the world behind Lionel Messi

Two more coronavirus deaths in Shropshire

Two more patients have died with coronavirus in Shropshire's hospitals, taking the county's death toll to 274.

UK science advisory board publishes minutes of meetings in push for transparency over virus

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) published minutes from its first meetings on Friday as part of a pledge for transparency around discussions over the government’s guidance on dealing with COVID-19.

China, India soak up oil from floating storage as demand recovers

A total of 3.4 million tonnes of crude oil was discharged from floating storage into Asian markets in the past seven days, with China the top destination at 1.8 million tonnes and India second at 842,679 tonnes.

FC Schalke 04 Vs Werder Bremen Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats

Can Schalke put an end to their miserable run of form by beating Werder Bremen at the Veltins Arena this weekend? #MilotRashica #Schalke #WerderBremen

Codes vying for use of University Oval

If the University of Otago Oval is available, then the Bookworms would very much like to play on it. That is the message from Otago University...

Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook should not verify posts, satire website declares him dead

A day after Mark Zuckerberg said that social media sites should not play "arbiters of truth," memes are going viral with satire articles that make provocative and fake claims about the Facebook CEO.

The next phase in ZEE5’s growth: Short form videos, gaming and News 2.0

In an interview with Indianexpress.com, ZEE5's Rajneel Kumar talks about short-form videos, the decision to add games to the platform, News 2.0, and more.

50% chance area of low pressure will develop in next 48 hours: NHC

The National Hurricane Center says there's a 50% chance that an area of low pressure will develop over the next 48 hours.

60% chance area of low pressure will develop in next 48 hours: NHC

The National Hurricane Center says there's a 60% chance that an area of low pressure will develop over the next 48 hours.

NHC says 50% chance of cyclone over central Atlantic Ocean

(Reuters) - A broad area of low pressure several hundred miles east-southeast of Bermuda, over the central Atlantic Ocean, has a 50% chance of becoming a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Friday.

Iran reports most new cases in nearly 2 months

The health ministry confirms 2,819 new coronavirus cases across the country in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall total to 146,668

Credit growth 'stops' in April

Lending growth froze in April for the first time since 2011 due to a plunge in credit card spending by shoppers during the coronavirus shutdowns.

Fed’s Mester Leans Against Yield-Control Move at June FOMC

Fed’s Mester Leans Against Yield-Control Move at June FOMC

Article 30, allowing minorities to establish educational institutes, discriminatory: Kailash Vijayvargiya

The Congress called Vijayvargiya’s comments an attempt to whip up communal passions at a time when the country is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic.

Harvard Grads Told Truth Is a Matter of Life & Death

The Washington Post’s top editor told Harvard University graduates Thursday that facts and truth have become "matters of life and death," and he warned that some leaders continue to "undermine the very idea of objective fact, all in pursuit of political gain."

Education in the times of COVID-19: Maharashtra govt asks Centre to broadcast educational programs on TV and Radio

Minister of School Education Department of Maharashtra, Varsha Gaikwad, on Friday, asked the Central government to grant 12 hours of air time on national television to conduct educational programs for children in rural parts of the state, amid the prolonged lockdown.

Maha Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad requests Centre for 12-hour air time on national TV, 2-hour radio slot for school lessons

Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad has written a letter to the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar and has requested for 12-hour air time on national TV and two-hour radio slot for school lessons amid the lockdown enforced due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Next frontier in bacterial engineering

A new technique overcomes a serious hurdle in the field of bacterial design and engineering. Researchers develop method to identify proteins that enable highly efficient bacterial design. Approach has potential to boost efforts in bacterial design to tackle infectious diseases, bacterial drug resistance, environmental cleanup and more.

Next frontier in bacterial engineering

From bacteria-made insulin that obviates the use of animal pancreases to a better understanding of infectious diseases and improved treatments, genetic engineering of bacteria has redefined modern medicine. ...

Bank mortgage lending is drying up in South Africa

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says that banks have adopted a relatively conservative approach to mortgage lending. 

Amid plagiarism row, Indian School of Business distances itself from Shamika Ravi

Shamika Ravi plagiarism row: ISB says economist 'not permanent faculty'; Brookings pulls 2019 paper from website

Two days after the Indian Express withdrew a piece by economist Shamika Ravi over allegations of plagiarism, the Indian School of Business took to Twitter to state that Ravi was not a permanent faculty at the institute, but rather an adjunct faculty who

Capital flows running out of steam as DIIs taper after FPIs

After some relief was seen in April when the pace of FPI selling eased as central banks across the world announced stimulus packages, both local and foreign investors seem to have run out of steam.

New method to map cholesterol metabolism in brain

Researchers have developed new technology to monitor cholesterol in brain tissue which could uncover its relation to neurodegenerative disease and pave the way for the development of new treatments.

Researchers develop new method to map cholesterol metabolism in brain

A team of researchers led by Swansea University have developed new technology to monitor cholesterol in brain tissue which could uncover its relation to neurodegenerative disease and pave the way for the development of new treatments.

2021 Buick Envision Gets Stunning Makeover, Plethora Of Safety Tech

Buick revealed the 2021 Envision crossover that’ll arrive early next year, showing off its updating look while announcing standard and available features.

Pinarayi Vijayan says Kerala on ‘brink of community spread’ as cases spike

Kerala on Thursday reported 84 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the total to 1,088.

Trump’s executive order on social media is legally unenforceable, experts say

Legal experts say the executive order is largely toothless — but it could set a symbolic precedent about government censorship of the internet.

Feud bloodshed fears as Drogheda gang boss sneaks back home from Spain

A gang boss who is the leading player in the so-called anti-Maguire faction in the Drogheda feud is back in the country after months on the run, gardai believe.

FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Onvansertib for Second-line Treatment of KRAS-mutated Colorectal Cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to onvansertib, an oral and highly-selective Polo-like Kinase 1 (PLK1) inhibitor, for the second-line treatment of patients with KRAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.

USD/CAD rebounds from multi-month lows, trades above 1.3770

The USD/CAD pair dropped to its lowest level since early March at 1.3713 during the early trading hours of the American before staging a decisive reco

Google Voice will soon let G Suite users make a call directly from Gmail

Google will be integrating its Voice service into Gmail, allowing users to make a call right from their inbox. The new capability will roll out to G Suite customers with Voice licenses.

Contact made: Arsenal step up interest in prolific forward amid doubts over key duo

Gunners could have major void to fill...

Govt announces package to boost arts sector

The government has announced a $175 million package to boost the arts and creative sector in the wake of Covid-19. This story was first published...

Govt announces package to boost arts sector

The government has announced a $175 million package to boost the arts and creative sector in the wake of Covid-19. This story was first published...

'Green Party welcomes crucial financial support for creatives'

The Green Party says new government support for creatives and artists is a vital lifeline for a sector struggling to survive the COVID crisis.

Star Wars: Project Maverick reveal happening next week suggest rumours

EA’s mysterious Star Wars: Project Maverick, has been rumoured for a while, and new rumblings suggest it will be announced very soon.

Heysel - New generations must wonder how this happened in name of football

It's 35 years today since one of the blackest days in Liverpool history A version of this article was first published in 2015

Welshman opens up about Justin Marshall rivalry

Former Wales halfback Mike Phillips has lifted the lid on his fierce rivalry with All Blacks and Crusaders great Justin Marshall.

Canceled Google Pixel 4a XL prototype shown off in photos

Some photos of a prototype rear panel of Pixel 4a XL have surfaced online giving us a glimpse at how the device would have looked. Google has shelved its plans of launching a Pixel 4a XL this year.

Are State Reopening Policies Turning The Economy Around?

There may be some slight economic improvement in more aggressive “reopening” states. But the nation’s overall economic picture remains very troubled. And a too-aggressive reopening before the virus is under control could feed a second disease wave later this year.

Shrewsbury's Lets Rock festival postponed

A 1980s Shropshire festival planned for summer has been rescheduled until 2021.

Trump's Executive Order: Twitter Also Fact-Checks China; Now, They Can't Do That in the U.S. Anymore

United States President Donald Trump has recently signed the 'Executive Order' made to lessen social media platforms into interfering with anyone's content online. Meanwhile, Chinese officials recently got fact-checked by Twitter too.

Caution needed on cross-country Covid-19 comparisons

Countries across the world currently report widely different mortality experiences with Covid-19 and this results in apparently very different disease impacts being reported in different countries.

British American Tobacco contests South African lockdown ban

British American Tobacco South Africa says a continued ban on legal cigarette sales threatens the sector and the livelihoods it supports

Mpilo nurse, three patients catch Covid-19

FOUR people in Bulawayo including a nurse at Mpilo Central Hospital and a patient who went to the health institution for treatment have tested positive for Covid-19. The nurse from Cowdray Park suburb was on Wednesday sent home to self-isolate while the three others are admitted to the hospital. The three were patients and one of them is a resident of Pumula suburb who went to Mpilo with flu and after testing the results were Covid-19 positive. That patient is admitted to the hospital as well. Health workers at the public institution are being tested to determine if any of them had been in close contact with those infected. Mpilo acting chief executive officer Dr Solwayo Ngwenya said the nurse is not showing any symptoms and members of the Bulawayo Rapid Response team will make follow ups. “At least four people tested positive for Covid-19 by PCR testing which is diagnostic and this caused a lot of fear amongst staff. However, we have managed to talk to health workers and emphasise the importance of our continued…

Mpilo nurse, three patients catch Covid-19

Four people in Bulawayo including a nurse at Mpilo Central Hospital and a patient who went to the health institution for treatment have tested positive for Covid-19.

Graded stakes at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita top weekend racing

May 29 (UPI) -- Churchill Downs and Santa Anita carry the heavy end of the weekend racing load with important graded stakes at each track.

Scrapping of 7.75% savings bonds to hit savers, pensioners

According to fund managers and analysts, the 7.75 per cent Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018 was the favourite investment option for savers and pensioners who considered these bonds as safe and generating adequate returns.

In Boom-and-Bust San Francisco, Pandemic Brings Grim New Reality

Uber, Lyft and Airbnb have slashed thousands of jobs. Salesforce and Visa are letting employees work remotely for months; Twitter and Square are allowing them to do so for good.

Support For Arts And Music Sector Recovery

A jobseekers programme for the creative sector and four new funds have been set up by the Government to help our arts and music industry recover from the blow of COVID-19.

Support for arts and music sector recovery - Government

A jobseekers programme for the creative sector and four new funds have been set up by the Government to help our arts and music industry recover from the blow of COVID-19.

Support for arts and music sector recovery - Ardern, Sepuloni, Robertson

A jobseekers programme for the creative sector and four new funds have been set up by the Government to help our arts and music industry recover from the blow of COVID-19.

Here’s Why Kirk Cousins Of The Minnesota Vikings Is Ninth On The 2020 Forbes List Of World’s Highest-Paid Athletes

If you needed to win an NFL playoff game right now, how many quarterbacks would you take over Kirk Cousins, ninth on the 2020 Forbes list of the world’s high-paid athletes? This is crazy. Or is it?

USC's Daniels heading to Georgia to compete for QB job

Georgia has picked up another high-profile transfer to compete for its starting quarterback job, landing former Southern California starter JT Daniels.

At 4.6% of GDP, last year's fiscal deficit breached FRBM Act escape clause

The total revenue for FY20 was Rs 17.5 trillion, or 90.6 per cent of revised estimates of Rs 19.32 trillion, compared with 91.4 per cent for the same period last year.

China excludes clean coal projects from list eligible for green bonds

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China has excluded “clean coal” from a list of projects eligible for green bonds, according to long-awaited new draft guidelines published by the central bank on Friday.

China excludes clean coal from list of projects eligible for green bonds

China excludes clean coal from list of projects eligible for green bonds

Globe editorial: Canada has to fix what ails the country’s nursing homes

Governments – particularly Ontario and Quebec – clearly need to do a better job of inspecting homes, and insisting on (and paying for) better levels of staffing, training and equipment

Hawaii governor to extend traveler quarantine past June

HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. David Ige on Thursday said he would extend the state’s 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers arriving in the state beyond June 30. The state mandated the quarantine

Ferritin heavy chain protein shows promise as a potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine or antiviral

A new study published on the online preprint server bioRxiv in May 2020 reports the construction and testing of a new ferritin-based antigen-bearing protein that has biological activity towards the ACE2 receptor. This could indicate its potential for development as a vaccine or antiviral.

COVID-19 Update: Virus Found in Bats is 'Closest Relative' of SARS-CoV-2; 6 Feet Not Enough to Avoid COVID-19, Experts Say

Experts discovered a new virus in bats that is currently the closest relative of SARS-CoV-2. Medical experts claimed that 6 feet is not far enough to avoid contracting the novel coronavirus.

Another 177 people die after catching coronavirus across UK

The latest figures were released as data showed that several councils in England have still not passed the peak of the virus.

Amitabh Bachchan Sends Migrant Workers to Uttar Pradesh From Mumbai in 10 Buses

Amitabh Bachchan, like Sonu Sood and others, helps migrant workers reach their home in Uttar Pradesh. He teams up with the Haji Ali Trust and Pir Makhdum Trust to send 10 buses.

Assessing cancer diagnosis in children with birth defects

In this study, led by Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, researchers provide a better understanding of cancer risk in children with birth defects.

Witnesses sought in alleged assault involving racial slurs in Richmond

A suspect has been arrested, but witnesses are now being sought to an alleged assault involving an Asian man and racial slurs in Richmond earlier this month.

Netflix may soon let you watch partially downloaded shows or movies

If you’re a Netflix subscriber, you know that you can download a certain number of episodes of TV shows or movies to your device so you can watch them even when offline, But sometimes, for one reas…

Economy needs support from PSBs: Union Bank chief

Speaking at a webinar session organised by the BCCI, Rai said that there will be a shift of credit growth in favour of the PSBs, adding that depositors will expect an interest rate of 5.5 per cent.

Economy needs the support of PSBs, says Union Bank chief

The country’s economy, which has been hit by the Covid-19 outbreak, needs support from the public sector banks (PSBs) to boost credit growth, said an official on Friday. The number of PSBs has come d

Major Brisbane bridge closed this weekend, free tolls on offer

One of Brisbane's busiest bridges will be partially closed this weekend for maintenance. 

Major Brisbane bridge closed this weekend, free tolls on offer

One of Brisbane's busiest bridges will be partially closed this weekend for maintenance. 

An emotional Gov. Newsom talks privilege, race amid protests

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's four young children thrust a cell phone into his face as he got out of his car, demanding he watch a video of a black man pleading with a white police officer in Minneso

Petrol, diesel prices unchanged in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai - 29 May 2020

Petrol and diesel prices have been unchanged at major metro cities on Friday May 28.

Sanofi's head of vaccines leaves for smaller competitor Ipsen

PARIS (Reuters) - Sanofi’s head of vaccines David Loew will quit to become chief executive of Ipsen from July 1, the two French drugmakers said on Friday.

Coronavirus: HSA says 800 workplace inspections carried out since May 18th

Authority claims ‘high level of compliance’ is part of the return-to-work safety protocol in meat plants

Researchers test new treatment protocol for lymphoma

Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that develops from lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). It has many subtypes.

Man, 29, appears in court for murder of Louise Smith, 16, found dead in Hampshire woods after going missing

A MAN has appeared in court charged with murdering a 16-year-old girl found dead in woodland 14 days after she went missing. Louise Smith was discovered dead in the woods in Havant, Hants, just min…

Husband of 16-year-old Louise Smith's cousin appears in court charged with teenager's murder after her body was found in woods

Shane Mays, 29, spoke only to confirm his name and address as he appeared in the dock for a two-minute hearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court.

Tagwirei’s business empire comes under spotlight

WHEN Kudakwashe Tagwirei’s father passed away in May 2018, the government came to a standstill.Cabinet was postponed, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, ministers and senior government officials drove to Shurugwi for his burial.

Tagwirei's business empire comes under scrutiny

WHEN Kudakwashe Tagwirei's father passed away in May 2018, the government came to a standstill.Cabinet was postponed, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Vice-Preside...

With a gay protagonist, Pixar short ‘Out’ makes history | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

NEW YORK >> In Steven Clay Hunter’s 23 years as an animator at Pixar, he has drawn a seven-armed octopus, a Canadian daredevil and a wheezing toy penguin. But there were scenes he never expected to animate until he began working on his short, “Out.”

[Update: Mistaken rollout] OxygenOS 10.5.9 for OnePlus 8 Pro disables the Color Filter camera

The latest OxygenOS 10.5.9 update for the OnePlus 8 Pro is actually disabling the devices Color Filter camera and, therefore, its basic X-ray capabilities.

Brazil wants India to step up ethanol production to ‘balance’ world sugar market

Last year, by producing more ethanol, we took away 10 mt of sugar from the world market, but for which it would have collapsed,” Eduardo Leão de Sousa said in an interview to The Indian Express.

Melvin Gordon brutally shades Chargers: ‘Didn’t have fans anyway’

No fans, no problem. With the coronavirus pandemic threatening live sports attendance, new Broncos running back Melvin Gordon says that he’s prepared to deal with that fallout having played for

Baramulla COVID19 patient dies, toll 27

A 55-year old COVID19 positive patient died at SMHS Hospital today after being referred from GMC Baramulla, taking the death toll of the viral infection

PM, HM working on revised lockdown strategy

PM, HM working on revised lockdown strategy Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah are in a huddle as they deliberate over the strategy out of lockdown as its fourth phase draws to a close this week. The escalation in numbers might prove to be a big worry as the country reported 7,467 […]

Air India to operate additional repatriation flights to six countries

Air India said it will operate additional repatriation flights to six countries between June 4 and June 6 to bring back stranded Indians under the phase 2 of Vande Bharat Mission.

'Times might be changing': OU softball's first Women's College World Series title was a crown with lots of gems

Lisa Carey looked high into a clear blue Oklahoma sky. Everyone did. Twenty years ago to the day, the Sooner slugger launched a waist-high, down-the-middle pitch toward the left-field fence. It finally fell back to terra firma after hitting a white canopy high above the outfield bleachers. That home run was the iconic moment of OU’s first softball national title, the snapshot everyone can see in their mind’s eye even now, 20 years later. I sure can. When the Sooners stunned the softball world on May 29, 2000, I had lived in Oklahoma less than a year. That Women’s College World Series was my first, and I’m fairly certain lots of folks here said the same, even though the event had already been here for

Millions Of Locusts Invade, Delhi On Alert, How India's Fighting Back

Farmers are being asked to make as much of a racket as possible, using drums, tin containers, utensils and even hiring mobile disc jockeys, in an attempt to scare away locust swarms that are attacking the country.

Of the 13 pre-school staff who tested positive, 11 are old infections

Thirteen pre-school staff have tested positive for Covid-19 since active screening for that group began this month, said the Health Ministry yesterday. However, subsequent testing showed that 11 of these were old infections and the staff had recovered - meaning they were no...

WATCH: This is how Mohammed Shami is playing cricket without breaking COVID-19 lockdown protocol

As the coronavirus outbreak has brought all sports activities to a halt, players are practising social distancing and self-isolation during the pandemic.

Biden's head-turning comments on Asians resurface amid former VP's attacks on Trump 'xenophobia'

Republicans are highlighting Joe Biden's past head-turning comments concerning Asian Americans after the former vice president co-authored an op-ed this week accusing President Trump of "needlessly" and "cruelly" scapegoating foreigners during the coronavirus pandemic.

Marko Grujic states it is still a dream to play for Liverpool

Marko Grujic has told Liverpool’s official website that it is still a dream of his to pull on a red Liverpool shirt and made it abundantly clear that is where he sees his future – as he continues to impress on loan at Hertha Berlin. Liverpool fans tuned in to watch Hertha’s clash against RB […]Marko Grujic has reiterated that he sees his future at Liverpool and stated it is a dream to play for Jurgen Klopp's side.

Covid-19: Tamil Nadu sees highest single-day spike in cases; tally past 20,000

The death toll in the state increased to 154 after nine more fatalities were reported since Thursday.A total of 11,313 patients have been discharged or cured of the highly contagious disease, including 765 such patients discharged today

Banks’ asset quality ratios may worsen up to 600 bps: Fitch

The report added that while secured loans such as home and auto are relatively more resilient, they will not be isolated from stress as unemployment rises.

Bacterial colonies of tumors could guide cancer care

The human body is teeming with bacteria, and a new study finds the same is true of many cancers -- raising questions about what role microbes might play in the diseases.

Sonic the Hedgehog sequel officially in development, original writers and director returning

After proving to be massively popular at the box office, Paramount has officially announced that a sequel for Sonic the Hedgehog has been greenlit.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 Rumoured To Be In Production

The Galaxy Fold 2 is tipped to launch in August – potentially alongside the Galaxy Note 20 at the Galaxy Unpacked event – with South Korean newspaper Hankook Ilbo reporting that Samsung has commenced mass production of smartphone parts at its main partners.

Britain’s biggest solar farm – the size of almost 1,000 football pitches – gets green light in Kent countryside despite fears it will harm the local area

The £450million project Cleve Hill solar park will be capable of generating enough electricity to power more than 91,000 homes through producing 350 megawatts.

Britain's biggest solar farm will be size of 600 football pitches

Nearly one million solar panels will be installed on farm land on the north Kent coast.

T-Mobile Galaxy S9 and S9+ security updates now rolling out

After updating the Galaxy S20 series phones earlier this week, T-Mobile is now pushing out updates to a couple of former Samsung flagships. The T-Mobile Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now being updated to versions G960USQS7DTE1 and G965USQS7DTE1, respectively. These are smaller updates, and the only item mentioned on the official changelogs are the May 2020 Android security patches. T-Mo has confirmed that these updates are now rolling out, so ... [read full article]

Covid-19: Karnataka records 178 new cases till noon

The state recorded a sharp spike in positive cases even as it plans to further ease lockdown restrictions post 31 May in Karnataka.The state government had said it will write to the Centre to reduce the number of flights from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges. The pandemic is set to become even more challenging, with migrant workers returning home, relaxations in lockdown rules, and the approaching monsoon. However, states are looking at community participation to ramp up testing and home treatment of patients

Norway plans $369 million green industry investments

OSLO (Reuters) - The Norwegian government proposes spending 3.6 billion Norwegian crowns ($369 million) on investments to make its economy greener as it gradually emerges from coronavirus lockdowns, the government said on Friday.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro review: GCam port vs. stock camera – Serious differences to some extent

There's still a lot of potential in the Xiaomi phone. We compare photos taken with the stock camera app of the Mi 10 Pro with a current port of the Google camera app (GCam) for the Xiaomi smartphone. In our camera comparison you'll find out how big the differences are and if the GCam port solves the camera problems of the Xaomi Mi 10 Pro.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro review: GCam port vs. stock camera – Serious differences to some extent

There's still a lot of potential in the Xiaomi phone. We compare photos taken with the stock camera app of the Mi 10 Pro with a current port of the Google camera app (GCam) for the Xiaomi smartphone. In our camera comparison you'll find out how big the differences are and if the GCam port solves the camera problems of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro.

Covid-19 crisis to trigger 20% fall in FDI

The State is now in eighth spot in a ranking of most attractive European locations for FDI

Covid-19 crisis to cause FDI investment to the Republic to fall by 20% this year

The State is now in eighth spot in a ranking of most attractive European locations for FDI

2 Stocks I'll Hold Forever

These companies both have the capacity to keep growing their revenues at a strong and steady pace for the long term.

Hawaii explores ‘travel bubble’ with Japan amid tourism collapse | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A pilot “travel bubble” with Japan that allows for relaxed travel restrictions between the two destinations might be a way for Hawaii tourism to start coming back from the 99.5% plunge that it took in April.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's estranged wife Aaliya Siddiqui warns of ‘fabricated notice’ being circulated, calls it a PR exercise

When things went sour between Nawazuddin Siddiqui and his wife Aaliya Siddiqui, the latter decided to made her Twitter debut to “stand up & speak for

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's wife Aaliya denies asking for Rs 30 crore flat as divorce alimony, call it a 'PR exercise'

USA Rugby outlines protocols for clubs on return to play

USA Rugby has released guidelines for clubs to follow as they consider returning to play in the wake of relaxed US coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home regulations.

If Trump kicks out Twitter, there's always Germany

If U.S. President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to close Twitter, the micro-blogging site can always relocate to Germany.

Apple places urgent iPad order with LG following surge in demand in Asia

Apple has placed an urgent order with LG for LCD panels to help it cope with surging iPad demand in Asia.

LG Sees Surge in Apple Orders for iPad LCD Panels [Report]

Apple has reportedly asked LG Display to quickly supply a larger than expected number of iPad LCD panels.

VW increases bet on China’s slowing electric vehicle market

German group will invest €2bn into growing presence in country despite hit from Covid-19

Credit card, personal and MSME loans fall up to 10% during coronavirus lockdown

This is despite the borrowers opting for loan moratorium, which ideally increases the outstanding loan book because the deferred interest and principal get added to the loan amount

Nagaland Board 2020: NBSE to declare HSSLC, HSLC results tomorrow on nbsenagaland.com

Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) will announce the results of HSLC (class 10) and HSSLC (class 12) exam 2020 on Saturday, 30 May.

Colombia ELN rebels would back U.N. ceasefire, urge government to join

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN) would be willing to participate in a global three-month ceasefire being discussed at the United Nations to contain the spread of coronavirus, the head of its negotiating team said.

Developing countries must not be left behind in pandemic recovery, Trudeau tells UN group

Weeks ahead of bid for seat on Security Council, PM tells virtual conference about Canada’s tradition of bringing together diverse groups

ViacomCBS slashes up to 400 jobs as part of merger restructuring: source

ViacomCBS Inc is cutting up to 400 employees across CBS as part of its plan to save US$750 million from its merger with CBS, a source familiar ...

Inside How Monster Energy Supercross Is Running The Last Seven Events In Utah

Monster Energy Supercross returns this weekend after being shut down due to the pandemic. When it returns, all remaining races will be in Utah and without fans. Here's an inside look.

12 more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire

A further 12 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.

Alonso comeback would be good for F1, says Domenicali

LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One would be the winner if double world champion Fernando Alonso makes a comeback next year at the age of 39, according to the Spaniard’s former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali.

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders. The tightening of traffic restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus by Gurgaon and Ghaziabad administrations on their borders with Delhi led to chaos and traffic congestion on Friday.

Sheriff: Texas constable mistakenly killed by deputy

MISSOURI CITY, Texas (AP) — A Texas deputy mistakenly shot and killed another responding officer early Friday while searching a home after a neighbor reported a suspicious person in the...

French Carmaker Renault Plans to Eliminate Nearly 15,000 Jobs Worldwide Amid Pandemic

Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron said that authorities intend to send 8 billion euros to support the automotive industry.

Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins ranks himself ahead of Julio Jones, Michael Thomas

May 28 (UPI) -- New Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins believes he's the best pass-catcher in the NFL, ranking himself ahead of Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones and New Orleans Saints wideout Michael Thomas.

DisCos ask court to stop FG’s forensic audit

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have dragged the federal government to court over alleged undue interference in their business operations. The federal government holds 40 percent shares in the power firms.

Minister flags law review after Rio blows up 46,000-yr-old Aboriginal site

The caves in WA are the only inland site in Australia to showing evidence of continual human occupation through the last Ice Age.

Army, police flee Islamic terrorists in Mozambique

Mozambican military and police fled Macomia district after extremist Islamist militants launched a violent attack on Thursday, an online publication AFP reporte...

‘PM Modi Not In Good Mood About What’s Going On With China’: Trump Says India Not Happy Over Border Issue

United States President Donald Trump while responding to a question over the ongoing border stand-off between India and China along the LAC in Ladakh, said that he has spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about it and the latter is not happy with “what’s going on with China”.

As Peet’s Coffee Parent Shares Surge Post IPO, Expect It To Be A Bigger Contender Against Starbucks

The coronavirus pandemic may have shut restaurants and cafes, but it’s not quenched the thirst for coffee: shares of Peet’s Coffee parent JDE Peet's surged 14% on Friday after an initial public offering, likely paving the way for Peet’s to be a bigger challenger against coffee house giant Starbucks.

Former HK leader calls out HSBC following UK criticism of security law

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying on Friday called out banking group HSBC Holdings plc (HSBA.L) for not making its “stance” clear on China’s imposition of a new security law on the city, after the United Kingdom’s criticism of the move.

Church volunteer, 79, jailed for sexual offences dating back to 1950s

Man who used his good character to gain the trust of victims and their families jailed for sexually assaulting boys in crimes going back more than 60 years.

Church volunteer, 79, jailed for sexual offences dating back to 1950s

Man who used his good character to gain the trust of victims and their families jailed for sexually assaulting boys in crimes going back more than 60 years.

Zimbabwe Finance Minister threatened to resign from Govt over Mutodi

FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade Minister Sibusiso Busi Moyo confronted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and threatened to hand in his resignation from Cabinet unless loudmouth Energy Mutodi was sacked from Government, a leading weekly publication has revealed.

COVID-19 poses challenges for Indonesia’s female peacekeepers

As the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020 on Friday marks the great contributions women have made to building peace  in conflict areas around the world, UN peacekeepers are facing additional challenges on the ground, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Breaking: SpaceX’s Starship Prototype Blows Up in Huge Fireball

During its fifth static fire, SpaceX's fourth Starship prototype called SN4 just erupted in a gigantic fireball, obliterating the launch pad with it.

99% of Mumbai's ICU beds are occupied: BMC

99% of Mumbai's ICU beds are occupied: BMC. A total of 1,438 people tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai on Thursday taking the total number of cases in the city to 35,273.

Coronavirus: 99% of Mumbai's ICU beds are occupied, says civic body

Seventy-two per cent of 373 ventilators in the city were in use

Elon Musk: “We Want to Be a Leader in Apocalypse Technology”

In the latest episode of "Lay Leno's Garage," Tesla CEO Elon Musk told Leno that "we want to be the leader in apocalypse technology."

NCDC announces 182 new cases, total now 8915

This means there are now 8915 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. While 2592 have been discharged, 259 people have died due to the viral disease.

F-35 Costs Drop for Building Jets But Rise for Operating Them

The Pentagon’s costliest program, Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-35, is starting to look a little less expensive, with the latest estimate for development and procurement down 7.1% to $397.8 billion.

Jammu Kashmir hit by 115 cases, 14 from Jammu, 101 Kashmir Div

Jammu Kashmir hit by 115 cases, 14 from Jammu, 101 Kashmir Div Highlights Cases include 3 pregnant women, hospital canteen worker With one death, COVID death toll in UT reaches 27 Dist Jammu reports 8 cases Total cases cross 2000 mark Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, May 28: Three pregnant women and a Canteen worker were among 115 […]

Limited Kentucky high school sports practice allowed June 15

Limited practices for Kentucky high school sports teams can begin June 15 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Volvo evaluating markets, confirms to drive in XC40 recharge in India

Cars News: NEW DELHI: Volvo Cars India anticipates luxury carmakers to lead the pack once the electric mobility gains momentum here.

Former Pakistani Cricketer Shahid Afridi’s Infamous Gutka Video Viral Again On Tik Tok

Former captain of the Pakistani cricket team Shahid Afridi has become a TikTok sensation with an old video that shows chewing ‘gutka’ (tobacco) while attending Pakistan’s Defense Day celebrations.

Kentucky protester loses job over effigy hanging; Lee Greenwood 'furious' song was used

A Kentucky protester who was recently seen participating in the hanging of an effigy of Gov. Andy Beshear has lost his job, according to reports.

Schools to reopen at the end of August and a new deal with private hospitals: Today's Covid-19 main points

The deaths of nine more people in Ireland from Covid-19 were announced last night.

Investors, scientists urge IEA head to take bolder climate stance

LONDON (Reuters) - Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), faced renewed calls to take a bolder stance on climate change on Friday from investors concerned the organisation’s reports enable damaging levels of investment in fossil fuels.

World coronavirus dispatch: The UK-NZ-Germany success, and Korea's haste

From carmaker Renault laying off 14,600 people, to S&P's downgrading Rolls-Royce to junk, and the third type of coronavirus transmission - read these and more in today's world dispatch

Mum's desperate plea to catch man who raped her young daughter

Her mum said she 'cannot understand how someone would take advantage of a young girl with learning difficulties.'

Mother appeals to find 15-year-old daughter's rapist after teenager with learning difficulties was attacked in alleyway on her way home from school

The mother of a 15-year-old school girl who was raped on her way home from school in Streatham, south London in September 2019 said the attack has destroyed her daughter's confidence.

Michel Barnier: UK needs to get real if it wants a Brexit deal

An agreement by the end of the year will be ‘very difficult, but it is possible,’ EU negotiator says.

Navi Mumbai police to cluster remaining Shramik Special passengers

Police complete region-wise quota of 1,600 per train; to club remaining travellers according to area

Gregg Jarrett: In Russia collusion hoax, Rod Rosenstein must be held accountable for his flagrant misconduct

Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is a master of prevarication and deflection. He holds an M.S. in BS and a Ph.D. in vacuous excuses. He’s a professor emeritus of duplicity and deception. As a prodigious suck-up, he’s the Eddie Haskell of lawyers.

Explained: Trump’s order targeting social media sites

US News: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday targeting legal protections that keep people from suing social media websites. The move foll

British, Australian MotoGPs cancelled over Covid-19

The British and the Australian MotoGPs have both been cancelled as the coronavirus continued to cut a swathe through international motorsport.

French mortality rate in May below previous years despite epidemic

PARIS (Reuters) - Fewer people died in France in early May than in the same period in the two previous years following high excess death rates during the peak of the coronavirus epidemic in March-April, statistics agency INSEE said on Friday.

Novartis to make US researchers' COVID-19 gene therapy vaccine hopeful

Novartis re-entered vaccine making on Thursday, inking a manufacturing deal with a US team whose COVID-19 candidate relies on technology similar to that of the Swiss drugmaker's $2.1 million-per-patient gene therapy, Zolgensma.

Never said India lost deliberately to England in 2019 World Cup: Ben Stokes

Cricket News: England all-rounder Ben Stokes has denied the claims that in his latest book "Ben Stokes on Fire", he suggested that India deliberately lost to Englan

Study finds black patients have double the odds for coronavirus hospital admission

A new study found that the odds of coronavirus hospital admission were nearly doubled if a patient is black. The study, published on May 27 in the New England Journal of Medicine, set out to find more

'Everyone considered it a bad idea': How The Office went from Slough to Scranton

As the latest collaboration between Greg Daniels and Steve Carell, Space Force, comes to Netflix, the stars of The US Office look back at the making of a modern classic

'Everyone considered it a bad idea': How The Office went from Slough to Scranton

As the latest collaboration between Greg Daniels and Steve Carell, Space Force, comes to Netflix, the stars of The US Office look back at the making of a modern classic

29,240 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths climb to 611

Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 29,240 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.

2.25 lakh people use liquor tokens on day one of sale in Kerala

After over two months of closure due to COVID-19 induced lockdown, liquor shops reopened in Kerala on Thursday with over two lakh tipplers making use of a new mobile application to book their slot in the virtual queue and despite a few initial glitches, the app was able to serve its purpose of regulating the crowd.

Friday’s Insider Report: Stocks that three CEOs are trading

A REIT among stocks featured

Ponmagal Vandhal Full Movie In HD Print Leaked On Tamilrockers

Ponmagal Vandhal starring Jyotika has become the latest victim of piracy. The Tamil courtroom drama has been leaked by the infamous piracy website, Tamilrockers. The movie released today on Amazon Prime Video, and is incessantly receiving tremendous appreciation on social media.

Ponmagal Vandhal Movie Leaked On Tamilrockers For Free Download In HD Quality

Ponmagal Vandhal starring Jyotika has become the latest victim of piracy. The Tamil courtroom drama has been leaked by the infamous piracy website, Tamilrockers. The movie released today on Amazon Prime Video, and is incessantly receiving tremendous appreciation on social media.

Trump’s gaffe on call with PM Modi is not a first, but a pattern

While officials acknowledge breach of protocol by the American President, they point out that the India-U.S. relationship remains strong nonetheless

Debt market’s love for G-Secs & PSU papers is here to stay

Risk of a high-quality portfolio is volatility, as underlying securities are traded frequently.

Proposed USCIS furlough could impact tech firms

Following the national lockdown which was announced in the US about two months ago, application and petition receipts have dropped to half, impacting the ability of the agency to continue to function effectively. The USCIS relies primarily on income from visa processing to keep itself running.

COVID-19: E-ticket, face mask a must for domestic flights in Saudi Arabia

Social distancing to be observed at airports, inside aircraft

New George Floyd video shows the man begging to be allowed to stand so that he can catch his breath as THREE police officers kneel on him

The brief clips provide a different angle than the widely publicized video that was filmed on Memorial Day, with 3 officers seen on George Floyd's back.

Railways extends advance reservation period; No travel fare for migrants

Indian Railways has taken the decision to extend the advance reservation period (ARP) from 30 days to 120 days for its special Rajdhani trains as well as the Mail Express trains that will commence services June 1 onwards.