Spykar Lifestyles makes a return to the new normal; resumes operation in 37 stores

The company which in all runs 350 stores across the country, claims to have got 45-55% of its business back

Ottawa’s increase to the expected cost of emergency relief program indicates more workers will remain unemployed

The delayed launch of the wage subsidy program, combined with restrictions and complexities in the application criteria, contributed to employers’ reluctance to make use of the initiative

Latinos increasingly affected by COVID-19 in rural Idaho

New data shows a recent spike in coronavirus cases has hit Latinos in rural Idaho, an already disproportionately affected community that makes up a third of the state's cases where the race is known.

Fanendo Adi: Nigerian born star donates 2000 bags of rice in Benue

Former Nigerian junior forward Fanendo Adi has thrown his weight of support for the vulnerable in Benue state as he donated 2000 bags of rice as palliative.

This private glass pod that can shift from air to land shows what an aerospace giant thinks luxury travel could look like in 50 years — tour the 'Pulse Concept'

Embraer's Pulse Concept combines an aircraft and an autonomous car into one futuristic vehicle, courtesy of a private glass pod with 360-degree views.

China Southern Won’t Bring A380 Back To U.S. Flights This Summer

China Southern aims to relaunch its China-U.S. network on July 1 but it will not bring back its Airbus A380.

Blood test as a potential new weapon in the fight to eliminate malaria

An international collaborative team from PROS Ehime University and CellFee Science, Japan; the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Australia; Pasteur Institute, France; and Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Switzerland developed a new diagnostic blood test which detects recent exposure to 'vivax' malaria. The new test can also identify people who may harbor dormant liver-stage malaria parasites, which can cause illness. This new diagnostic approach has the potential to enhance malaria surveillance and accelerate elimination.

Blood test offers new opportunities to improve malarial control and elimination strategies

Plasmodium vivax is the most widespread malaria parasite worldwide, with up to two billion people at risk of infection.

Japan bankruptcies seen rising to seven-year high amid pandemic

A global economic slowdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is causing companies to go out of business around the world.

Minneapolis police precinct burns as George Floyd protests erupt across the nation

Protesters breached and burned a Minneapolis police precinct on Thursday night as unrest continued to rock the city following the death of George Floyd.

Pak Leader Appeals To US Congress To Table Bill For Free Balochistan, Sindh On The Lines Of Tibet’s Freedom Bill 

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has appealed to the US Congress to table a bill for the independence of Balochistan and Sindh from Pakistan on the same lines as they introduced a bill on Tibet's freedom from China.

Mnangagwa’s son speaks on corruption allegations

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son,  Collins Mnangagwa, has furiously denied allegations that he is part of the company which pocketed almost US$1 million after supplying the government with grossly inflated coronavirus (Covid-19) equipment. Drax International charged the government a massive US$987 720 for coronavirus equipment and test kits which can be sourced locally for maximum US$325 000.

President Mnangagwa’s Son Collins Speaks On Corruption Allegations Over US$1m Covid-19 Scandal

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son,  Collins Mnangagwa speaks on corruption allegations denying that he is part of the company which pocketed almost US$1 m

WTI struggles to cheer USD weakness, drops 1.40% in Asia

WTI seesaws around $33.35/40 during the early Friday’s trading session. The energy benchmark seems to fail in cheering the US dollar weakness amid fea

Judge apologises over time delays in Det Garda Adrian Donohoe trial

Court

IDC: Apple still dominates the wearable market with 21.2 million units shipped in Q1 2020

Apple continues to lead the market for wearable products, according to the latest IDC report. The company shipped 21.2 million units of these products in the first quarter of 2020, which represents 29.3% of the total share. Compared to the first quarter of 2019, the company grew by 13.3 million units, or 23.7% of market […]

LG Display asked to step up production as iPad demand ‘surged’ in Asia

While sales of Apple's tablet in China may have suffered in the first quarter of the year, a report today says that iPad demand has surged in Asia since ...

Riots Erupt in Paris Suburb Following Death of Motorcyclist Hit By Train

A night of violence and rioting erupted in a Paris suburb following the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist which was blamed on police.

Two More Deaths due to Coronavirus in Punjab, 19 New Cases reported -

In Punjab, two more people died due to Covid-19 infection on Thursday while 19 new cases of Corona virus infected

Qatar announces 1,993 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

Qatar’s total coronavirus infections jump to 52,907

Kriti Sanon shares a mesmerising monochrome picture; calls herself 'old school' while revealing the things she loves

Kriti Sanon has come and dominated the silver screen from her first film 'Heropanti'. The diva, who has won over the audience by delivering back to ba

Crash in Union Parish claims the life of West Monroe man

It happened Friday on Louisiana Highway 2.

Indian doctors go online to treat patients amid coronavirus outbreak

GURUGRAM, India - As India's health system grapples with the coronavirus, doctors are increasingly going online to consult with patients suffering less critical or chronic diseases, while the south Asian economy prepares to emerge from a nationwide lockdown.

Sensex, Nifty stuck in coronavirus storm; should investors expect profit in 2020?

It seems investors are sitting on boundaries in a wait-and-watch mode and traders are reaping gains from the volatility cycle in which the benchmark indices are stuck.

Ladakh standoff: No chance of war!

Ladakh standoff: No chance of war!. 'For the moment in Eastern Ladakh, it is unlikely there will be any more escalation of this conflict,' observes Colonel S Dinny (retd) who served as Commanding Officer of an infantry battalion deployed in the Pangong Tso area.

"I want to stay at Roma, but they're suffering losses and will have to sell"

Javier Pastore thinks it is difficult for him to stay at Roma. The footballer told 'Telefenoticias' of his intention of continuing in Italy although he thinks that the COVID-19 crisis will mean he will have to leave this summer.

Nor’wester kills two, south Bengal likely to receive more rainfall

The city traffic police said parts of Central Avenue, MG Road, Bidhan Sarani and Ultadanga were left waterlogged.

84 new cases take Indore COVID-19 tally to 3,344; 4 more die

With 84 more persons found infected with coronavirus in Indore district of Madhya Pradeh, the tally went up to 3,344 on Friday, while four patients succumbed to the disease, officials said. The fresh cases in Indore, one of the worst affected districts by the pandemic in the country, were reported

Don't open state borders, relax borrowing limits: Chhattisgarh CM to Shah

The telephonic conversation between Baghel and Union Home Minister took place on Thursday

A Major Plot Hole From Breaking Bad To Be Fixed In Better Call Saul Season 5

Breaking Bad’s major plot hole about Saul’s failed marriages has healed. Vince Gilligan has finally found a way to write around the plot hole

The Idea of India: Crimes Against Migrants

The Idea of India is HuffPost India’s monthly conversation about how we see ourselves as a people and as a nation.

UDOO BOLT GEAR is an affordable mini PC powered by AMD's Ryzen Embedded APUs, offers Arduino support

This mini PC is designed for industrial or commercial applications that require rapid prototyping, as well as for entertainment and DIY projects like arcade-style video game systems, as it comes with the latest Arduino programmable coprocessor.

UDOO BOLT GEAR is a $399 mini PC with Ryzen Embedded and Arduino support

The folks at SECO have been cranking out single-board computers under the UDOO brand for a while, and last year the company started shipping the UDOO BOLT, one of the first models powered by an AMD…

Irish 'Flash Gordon' actor and star of 'The Bill' Tony Scannell dies aged 74

IRISH ACTOR Tony Scannell has sadly passed away aged 74. A friend of the Cork-born star confirmed the sad news in a statement posted to Facebook. The cause of Mr. Scannell’s death remains unclear. Born in Cork in 1945, Tony’s father, Tom, was a professional goalkeeper and represented the Republic of Ireland at international level. Tony’s life took a different path though, starting with a five-year stint on guard duty in the Royal Air Force. Advertisement He then embarked on an acting career and in 1984 landed the role that would come to define him as DS Ted Roach on the long-running UK police drama The Bill. Something of a fan favourite, he spent nine years on the show before departing the series in 1993, though he did make a series of guest appearances in 2000. He also appeared in the cult sci-fi film adaptation of Flash Gordon alongside Max von Sydow. Tony Scannell as Ted Roach on 'The Bill' The Facebook tribute to Mr Scannell read: “Damn, damn, damn! I’ve just learned from Mark Wingett of the passing of a…

'This Is Very Bad': SAS, Norwegian Air Post Huge Losses Amid Flights Grounded by COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis has effectively stopped most international air traffic; Norwegian Air and SAS, Scandinavia's largest airlines, have been forced into bailout...

PDP Crisis: Members protest, shut party secretariat in Nasarawa

As crisis in the Nasarawa State Chapter of the PDP deepens, supporters and some members of the party Friday protested against the leadership.

Combination therapy found to be effective against IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia

A combination therapy of ivosenidib (IVO) plus venetoclax (VEN) with or without azacitidine (AZA) was found to be effective against a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in a Phase Ib/II trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Timberwolves Forward Josh Okogie: ‘The People Want All The Officers Arrested’ After George Floyd’s Death

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh My going for going there and supporting it was obviously was I just wanted to join forces with a guy like Stephen Jackson who obviously is mourning at a time like this but also to create awareness of this situation and just kind of be the voice of a lot of peop...

Record everything with the Vantrue N2 Pro dual dash cam on sale for $143

The front records in 1440p with a 170-degree angle lens, and the back records in 1080p with 140-degree field of view. Includes night vision, parking mode, and more. Has built-in mic and speaker for full audio. Resists heat and protects itself.

Stark casino, airport numbers show effect of Nevada closures

Stunning and stark numbers are showing the effect of casino and business closures enacted in Nevada in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sony PS5 livestream reveal gets June 4 date, to showcase future of gaming

PlayStation is gearing up for a new presentation in early June 4 in which they will reveal 'the future of gaming' on the PS5.

Investigation revealed journalist Aziz Memon was murdered: Karachi police chief

Memon's body was recovered from a river on February 16, with a cable wrapped around his neck

Row over N50b AMCON’s bailout, new loans for aviation

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) yesterday disclosed that it injected N50 billion to stabilise the operations of the aviation sector between 2012 and 2020.

COVID-19: AMCON seeks aviation sector bailout - Premium Times Nigeria

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has asked the federal government to bailout the aviation sector...........

Time for inquests into residential covid deaths

It is generally believed that the British government will have to confirm sooner or later that a full public inquiry is to be held into all aspects of the covid crisis.

Bakkies Botha's 'sexy blue eyes' sledge left Lions scrumhalf speechless

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions scrumhalf Mike Phillips has recalled a sledge from Springbok lock Bakkies Botha that left him speechless.

COVID-19: UAE announces 2 deaths, 638 new coronavirus cases and 412 recoveries

Total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in UAE is now 33,170

'How we laughed' - West Brom fans hit back at Derby County with cutting message

Derby County news: Baggies fans can't hide their disappointment at play-off defeat 13 years ago and have taken the Leeds United fans' stance of pointing out what happened a year later

Living with uncertainty

Four months into this pandemic, we still know very little

Eddie Hearn open to Dillian Whyte vs. Francis Ngannou crossover fight towards end of 2020

This probably isn’t happening, but it’s a way to keep Dillian Whyte’s name in the headlines.

State-specific solutions needed for discoms’ problems: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Union power ministry should try and put in place state-specific strategies to improve their performance.

Real Madrid to receive two-year loan plus obligation to buy proposal for star

Should Real Madrid sanction this departure in the next transfer window?

How to force your computer to download the Windows 10 May 2020 Update

Microsoft just managed to release the Windows 10 May 2020 Update in May, and many people are eager to get their hands on it -- but not everyone is being offered it straight away.

Power Five leagues ask Congress for athlete compensation law

The Power Five conference commissioners are asking Congress to move forward with federal legislation regarding compensation for college athletes.

HCL Technologies to buy Cisco's Self-Optimizing Network technology

Unlike its rivals, HCL Tech has bet big on selling products and platforms. As part of this strategy, it bought some IBM products for nearly $2 billion in 2018

HCL's acquires Cisco's SON tech for $49 million; to boost 5G tech deployment

The acquisition, which comprises of products and services built on Ciscos SON technology, will help HCL cater to customers in the telecommunications industry as SON has become a major component in the move towards 5G networks, including tier-one communications service providers globally.

Xiaomi is working on a Dimensity 1000+ smartphone

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ supports the industry’s highest 144Hz refresh rate and SA and NSA dual-mode 5G.

Toshakhana case: NAB court issues arrest warrant against Nawaz Sharif

Toshakhana case: NAB court issues arrest warrant against Nawaz Sharif

Shahbaz’s son key figure in sugar scandal: minister

Shibli Faraz hints at action against Salman in coming days.

Indians to skip border trade with China through Lipulekh pass this year

Indian traders have decided not to do trade with China through Lipulekh pass this year as a precaution against COVID-19. They conveyed their unwillingness to participate in the annual exercise during a preparatory meeting. Officials said there has been no word so far from the Centre as well on border trade as the lockdown against coronavirus continues.

Coronavirus | Indians to skip border trade with China through Lipulekh pass this year

There has been no word so far from the Centre on the issue, say officials.

Nolte: MN Democrat Prosecutor's Bizarre, Sloppy 'Evidence' Statement Whips up More Chaos

Mike Freeman claimed he had evidence that did not support a criminal charge against the cop responsible for George Floyd's death.

Nissan falls behind rivals in industry's critical transitional period

Nissan Motor Co.'s business downturn may be causing a costly delay in the global race toward new mobility technologies, analysts say.

THE ONLINE GROCERY REPORT: The coronavirus pandemic is thrusting online grocery into the spotlight in the US — here are the players that will emerge at the top of the market

This report looks at the state of online grocery adoption before the shopping method became vital to many consumers amid the pandemic.

Premam Turns 5: Here Are Some Lesser Known Facts About The Nivin Pauly-Alphonse Puthren Movie!

Premam, the Nivin Pauly starring blockbuster which was released in 2015, is turning 5 today. Here are some lesser-known facts about the Alphonse Puthren directorial, which is still considered as a path-breaker of South-Indian cinema. Read on...

Study provides an ethical way to advance medical discovery and innovation

Every major medical center in America sits on a gold mine. The data they hold about their patients and research participants could be worth millions of dollars to companies that would explore it for clues that could lead to new medicines, medical technologies, health apps, and more.

Urban commuters wary of using public transport when lockdown measures relaxed; private vehicles, solo ridership preferred, finds survey

In the times of social distancing, public transport would not be preferred for the next few months, said respondents in a survey

Maharashtra CM and VC to hold meeting to decide on university final year exams

State Education Minister tweeted about the meeting that is scheduled to be conducted tomorrow at 12.30 pm.

How to watch Lance online: stream the new 30 for 30 documentary from anywhere

ESPN's latest 30 for 30 shines a light on controversial cyclist Armstrong - here's how to watch Lance online and stream part 2 of the doc from anywhere.

Mortgage Rates Hit New All-Time Low, But Rushing To Refinance Might Not Be Necessary

Mortgage rates hit yet another record-breaking low, but rushing to refinance may not be necessary.

Many naturopathic patients do not disclose use of natural health products to MDs

Natural health products are used by many people, but almost half of naturopathic patients do not let their primary physician know, says a survey conducted by McMaster University.

Despite Trump's recent executive orders, Twitter is not backing down on deploying its policies against the US president

Twitter has placed public interest notice on a few tweets by Trump warning users that the post

Maruti Suzuki is Launching CNG Model of its Mini SUV, will be Launched Soon -

The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has started production at its plant. Maruti has started 600 dealerships and service stations

Taiwan decriminalizes adultery in landmark ruling

TAIPEI – Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday decriminalized adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy, scrapping a law that activists said

AP 2020 2nd Inter exam dates announced; to be conducted on June 3rd

The exam for Modern Language II and Geography II were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the name of Shramik Special, Railways running 'Corona Express' trains: Mamata

Mamata also said that social distancing norms were not being followed in the Shramik Special trains as they are running at full capacity.The Railways are bringing people from hotspot areas in huge numbers, she added

BNI Syariah sees profit soar in Q1, chances to expand international banking services

BNI Syariah net profit soared 58.1 percent year-on-year (yoy) to Rp 214 billion (US$14.46 million) in the first quarter.

Here’s your first good look at League of Legends: Wild Rift on mobile

A new version for mobile and console.

Friday’s FTB: Giving John Tavares something to stare at

And its name is Stanley.

Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Terminates Thousands of Job Offers as It Continues to Battle a Plunge in Ad Revenue

Google has now canceled the job offers of thousands of temporary and contract workers as it continues to battle a decline in ad revenue

Alonso, not Bottas, favourite for Renault seat - Lehto

A former F1 driver thinks Renault is more likely to sign Fernando Alonso for 2021 and beyond than Valtteri Bottas.

IndiGo appoints Venkataramani Sumantran as independent director

India Business News: NEW DELHI: Venkataramani Sumantran, the chairman and managing director of Chennai-based Celeris Technologies, has been appointed the independent direc.

Shefali Jariwala On Father-In-Law’s Death: Parag And I Managed To Make It In Time For His Last Rites

Television actor Parag Tyagis father and actress Shefali Jariwalas father-in-law passed away on Monday, May 25, due to a heart attack. Shefali had managed to fly to Delhi from Mumbai to reach Ghaziabad for the final rites of her father-in-law. And now, the actress shared more details about her father-in-law’s death

ZTE Patents New Foldable Smartphone, And It's… Interesting

ZTE has submitted a patent for a new foldable smartphone, and it is actually quite interesting. This patent has been submitted with CNIPA (China National

Citi indicator sees 70% chance of market losses from here

Daily roundup of research and analysis from The Globe and Mail’s market strategist Scott Barlow

Report: Italian Giants Are Interested In Signing Jeff Hendrick On A Free Transfer

This would be some move for him.Jeff Hendrick can be a difficult player to judge at times. The Dubliner starts pretty much every game at both club and international l...

YouTube introduces chapters to help you navigate lengthy videos

YouTube announced today a new feature called chapters that will make it easier for users to navigate long videos. It is rolling out from today on the web and YouTube's app for Android and iOS.

Silver rises on improved industrial demand outlook, rise in US-China tensions

In the futures market, silver for July delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 48,868 and a low of Rs 48,452 per kg on the MCX.

Officer Who Kneeled on George Floyd's Neck Arrested in Connection with Death

David Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck, has been arrested and taken into custody on unknown charges relat...

Update: Chauvin Charged with Third Degree Murder for Death of George Floyd

Update 05/29/2020 2:12pm:

India's lockdown to focus on 13 cities

India's lockdown to focus on 13 cities

The Witcher 3 Redux Version 2.8 Redesigns Alchemy Skills and More

A new version of The Witcher 3 Redux mod has been released online, introducing new changes, improved visual effects and more

The Witcher 3 Redux Version 2.8 released, changes some quest levels, fixes rare bug & more

Aleks Vuckovic has released a brand new version of The Witcher 3 Redux Mod. According to the release notes, Version 2.8 brings changes to some quest levels to better reflect changes from this mod. Moreover, it fixes a rare bug where Flood of Anger could make Geralt move at 2X speed.

Reopening of galleries a boon for art-starved Sydneysiders

Viewing artworks online is no substitute for the real thing where the sense of scale, the colour, the texture and even the aura of the art can be savoured.

Reopening of galleries a boon for art-starved Sydneysiders

Viewing artworks online is no substitute for the real thing where the sense of scale, the colour, the texture and even the aura of the art can be savoured.

SHC hears petition regarding PIA plane crash

Deputy attorney general told inquiry report on the incident is likely to be submitted on June 22

Andhra Pradesh HC asks Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar to be reinstated as SEC in blow to Jagan govt

Andhra Pradesh High Court has caused much embarrassment to the Jagan Reddy govt and asked Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar to be reappointed as Andhra Pradesh SEC. Jagan govt had removed him in April.

Google reportedly rescinds 2,000 contract worker jobs

Google said it would slow hiring "given that we are faced with a global crisis of uncertain depth and duration."

Liverpool and Wales legend Ian Rush makes bold claim about Jurgen Klopp's thrilling Premier League title-chargers

Liverpool FC scoring great Rushie reckons he'd get even more goals playing in Klopp's free-flowing Reds team

Mitron app crosses 5mn downloads despite ambiguity around privacy, security

Growing criticism for TikTok over violent content on the platform paves way for the Mitron app to shot into spotlight as an Indian alternative to the Chinese app

Is Ethiopia sliding back to the dark days?

Victims were accused of being supporters of Oromo Liberation Army which govt had previously declared a terrorist group.

How New Zealand Used Evidence-Based Policies to Beat The Pandemic

The day the US mourned reaching a tragic milestone - 100,000 novel coronavirus deaths - people on the other side of the world in New Zealand celebrated a much more hopeful one: No new coronavirus cases over the prior five days.

Justin Gaethje plans to continue ‘legendary’ UFC run by taking out Khabib, then Conor McGregor

After knocking out Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, Justin Gaethje wants to continue on a ‘legendary’ UFC run by first defeating Khabib Nurmagomedov, then Conor McGregor,

Commentary: Ethiopia is beating COVID-19 - with few ventilators and no lockdowns

The country has harnessed community healthcare to great effect to fight the pandemic, says the Financial Times' David Pilling.

Delhi's COVID death toll jumps to 82 in last 24 hours

Delhi's COVID-19 death tally has jumped by 82 in the last 24 hours, due to inclusion of 69 deaths that were reported late, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Saturday. He said 13 deaths occurred on Friday while the remaining 69 took place in the last 34 days and were reported late. The

Coronavirus: ICPC commences probing distribution of funds, palliatives

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) says it has commenced investigations into alleged cases of corruption in the management of COVID-19 funds.

Mexico’s other epidemic: Murdered women

In Mexico City, feminist groups spray-painted the names of Mexico's murdered women on the pavement of the Zócalo, the capital city's enormous main square, during the International Women's Day March.

Mexico's other epidemic: 10 women murdered a day

May 29 (UPI) -- Domestic violence has spiked in Mexico during its coronavirus-related lockdown. According to a national network of women's shelters, calls for help were up 60 percent in April.

Layoffs, pay cuts and shutdowns as major South African hotels count R1.7 billion in losses

South African hotel and gaming group Tsogo Sun has recorded R1.7 billion in exceptional losses for the full year ended March 2020, after a nationwide Covid-19 lockdown led to a near-complete closure of its hotels.

Trump Tweeting As Much As Ever Amid Twitter Standoff [Infographic]

Despite Trump's executive order targeting social media and threats to close Twitter, he is tweeting as much as ever.

Ex-Samsung worker ends one-year protest atop 25-meter tower

A fired worker of Samsung Group ended his one-year protest atop a 25-meter tower in southern Seoul on Friday after reaching an agreement with South Korea's largest conglomerate. Kim Yong-hee, a former employee of the now-defunct Samsung Techwin Co., has been involved in in a dispute with the group since he was fired in 1995. He claimed he was unlawfully dismissed for his activity to establish a labor union, which h...

No coverage for businesses impacted by COVID-19, says IAJ

Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) President Vernon James says whil...

Shameik Moore: Spider-Man actor condemned for suggesting black community should stop ‘blaming’ police brutality on racism

Spider-Man actor Shameik Moore has faced backlash after appearing to argue that black people should no longer identify racism as the cause of police brutality, and suggesting Rosa Parks should have

Leigh Whannell to Direct 'Upgrade' Sequel Series in the Works at UCP

"Treadstone's" Tim Walsh will serve as showrunner for the "Upgrade" TV series, which takes place a few years after the 2018 sci-fi film.

Coronavirus: Sindh says SOPs for public transport, ride-hailing apps ready

Sindh Transport Minister Awais Shah said final decision to be taken in meeting of task force on coronavirus

Fears nursery teacher, 25, is killing kids as she’s arrested for murder of girl, 3, & cops investigate other ‘incidents’

COPS fear a nursery school teacher who has been arrested for the death of a three-year-old girl has ‘killed other children’. After the 25-year-old was detained, police in Germany widene…

Cardi B Defends Minneapolis Riots After George Floyd’s Death: ‘The People Are Left With No Choice’

Cardi B believes the 'people are left with no choice' in the wake of Minneapolis riots that started after George Floyd's tragic death.

Former Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher could live to regret this decision

Former Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher could live to regret this decision

Graphic novels to Japanese Manga, these apps can give you your daily fix of comics

Comics are fun to read. These are our picks for the best comics reading apps, from ComiXology to Shonen Jump.

Illinois enters new reopening phase; Pritzker urges caution

Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Illinois residents on Friday to remain vigilant even as the state began to loosen restrictions intended to curb the deadly coronavirus, and he expressed gratitude for the act

Cabinet to discuss omnibus bill on Brexit

Tánaiste Simon Coveney will bring a memo to Cabinet today on Brexit which maps out how the Government should deal with the continuing uncertainty surrounding the UK's future trading relationship with the European Union.

ACT Fibernet hikes broadband rates in 8 Indian cities - here's why

The fiber-to-home internet service provider has announced that the hikes would range between 2 and 4% though in the case of select plans the upward revision could be higher.

78% Of Americans Polled Believe Officer Should Be Arrested For George Floyd Death

Just 6% said he should not.

The week’s most oversold and overbought stocks on the TSX

A look at equities with price momentum in both directions

Coal India share price up 10% in 5 days; a stock to bet on as India’s power demand gets back on track?

A heatwave spreading across north India and the steady resumption of economic activity has caused a sharp spike in the country’s energy consumption, with this Coal India’s share price has also surged 10% in the last five days.

Shikabala prefers cancelling the current season

Shikabala said "I think we should wait for more time to return back. It is better to cancel this season and start a new season."

Smoke from major Normandy fire visible from Jersey

A HUGE plume of smoke stretched across the sky to the south-east of Jersey today (29 May) after a large fire broke out at a recycling site in Normandy.

US south-west in grip of historic 'megadrought', research finds

Intensified by climate change, the current 20-year arid period is one of the worst on record, with wide-ranging effects

Renault to slash about 15,000 jobs in €2bn cost-cutting plan

Carmaker eyes production cuts after fall in demand during coronavirus crisis

Muthoot Capital Q4 profit falls 40% to Rs 14 crore on auto sector woes

The company attributed the poor set of numbers primarily to the troubles in the auto industry arising from the switchover to BS-VI emission norms and also the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last 15 days of the quarter.

An economic Cold War was long coming

The US has always felt threatened by China’s rise. The Covid crisis has sharpened the conflict of economic interests

Government to reopen primary and secondary schools at the end of August

It may not be possible for all students to attend class every day, Varadkar said today.

Scammers target Google Docs and Microsoft Sway to steal user credentials: Barracuda Networks

Of the nearly 100,000 form-based attacks detected between January 1 and April 30, Google file sharing and storage websites were used in 65% of attacks, making up 4% of all spear-phishing attacks in the first four months of 2020.

Google Docs used by hackers in 65% of attacks to steal login credentials

Amid the global pandemic, cybercriminals are increasingly using coronavirus as a lure to trick unfocused users by capitalising on their fear and uncertainty

Centre against Karnataka's move to increase working days: Minister

 Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy on Thursday said the Centre has objected to the state's decision to increase working days at factories, and the matter would be

Golf-PGA Tour's John Deere Classic cancelled due to COVID-19

REUTERS: The John Deere Classic scheduled for July in Illinois, which was supposed to be the fifth event of the circuit's revamped schedule, has ...

Dan Scavino Goes to War with Censors: 'Twitter Is Full of Shit'

White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Dan Scavino fired back at Twitter for censoring a tweet from President Donald Trump.

Colin Kaepernick speaks out on George Floyd case

Colin Kaepernick reacted to the death of George Floyd, and the violent protests that came in the days after, on social media Thursday. It was the first comments Kaepernick made since Floyd died in an

Indo-China border tension

With almost half a dozen incidents on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the past few weeks, India-China border is witness to tense situation since the Doklam stand-off in 2017. The tensions between the two powerful and Nuclear-armed countries have the potential of escalation and threatening the peace in the entire region. In the past three years in particular, both the countries have done remarkably well diplomatically to maintain peace. It is important to note that during their meetings during this period, both the Indian Prime Minister and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that difference should be resolved before they are allowed to escalate into disputes. Besides, a clear message was sent to the two militaries to adhere to the detailed protocols already in place, such as those agreed to in 2005 and 2013. These protocols regulate the activities of troops in the contested areas that lie in between both sides overlapping claim lines of the undefined LAC. If Army Chief General Manoj Naravane wisely sought…

Cardiac surgery stalled as novel coronavirus spread

As the novel coronavirus spread across the globe in early 2020, hospitals worldwide scaled back medical procedures, including life-saving heart surgery, to deal with the emerging threat of COVID-19.

Nourianz Reduces Duration of ‘Off Periods’ in Parkinson’s Patients with and without Dyskinesia, Analysis Finds

When used as an add-on treatment to carbidopa-levodopa, Nourianz (istradefylline) reduced the duration of "off periods" — when symptoms are not adequately controlled — and increased the duration...

Jaishankar discusses post-COVID-19 economic recovery with EU foreign policy chief

 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held discussions with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on initiatives to promote post-Corona economic recovery and preparations

Liverpool players joined by wives for catch-up on Zoom

Firmino, Fabinho, Alisson and their wives met virtually as a date was set for the Premier League to restart

Covid-19: Divided States of America

In the United States, the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic is deepening the divide between Republicans and Democrats. Faced with scientists’ decisions and the restrictions that they imply, support…

EXCLUSIVE! Bad Boy Actor Amrin Qureshi On Salman Khan: “My Heart Skipped A Beat When I Saw Him Sharing The Poster”

Mithun Chakraborty’s son Namashi Chakraborty and producer Sajid Qureshi’s daughter Amrin Qureshi are all set to make their Bollywood debut with Rajkumar Santoshi’s upcoming directorial, Bad Bo

Trump Quoted 'Racist' Miami Police Chief in Tweet Flagged by Twitter for 'Glorifying Violence'

President Donald Trump's recent tweet on the unrest in Minneapolis was incendiary enough, but he chose an evocative set of words that apparently find their origin in a "racist" police chief from the 1960s.

Save-on-Foods ends hazard pay for staff, other grocers continue it

Essential service workers in the grocery sector receiving extra pay during the pandemic will be watching their paycheques in the coming weeks as companies re-evaluate how they compensate employees.. . .

After Infosys, now Wipro hires a Capgemini top executive as CEO & MD

Appoints French IT services firm's COO Thierry Delaporte for its top post

Bitcoin May Surge as Chinese Yuan Gets Fixed to Lowest Price in a Decade

Unlike Bitcoin and other free markets, the Chinese yuan market is fixed and somewhat controlled by the country's central bank. As Wikipedia describes:

Ottawa pledges $285-million in additional COVID-19 aid for Indigenous communities

Trudeau also announced $270-million to supplement on-reserve income assistance and $44.8-million to build 12 new shelters for women and girls fleeing violence

Study provides groundwork for restoring nerve-muscle connection in ALS

Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, lose muscle control as nerve cells or neurons in the brain and spinal cord degenerate and can no longer send signals to muscles.

Germany stresses dialogue with China key when asked about possibility of sanctions

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Friday that the best way to influence China on the Hong Kong dispute was for the European Union to stand united in its response and to maintain dialogue with Beijing.

AgustaWestland case: ED attaches assets worth ₹385 cr of middleman Rajiv Saxena

An ED official said the attached assets includes villa in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai worth 20 million AED and balances in five Swiss bank accounts amounting to $45.55 million of Saxena

Some Humans May Have a Weird Pregnancy Quirk Inherited From Neanderthals

Human pregnancy is downright curious. Today, we still don't know why women go into labour for so long or why they face so much risk when they give birth.

Arsenal 'chasing' latest wonderkid to follow in footsteps of Gabriel Martinelli

Mikel Arteta is working on a strict budget this summer and it seems he is looking to follow Arsenal's recent policy of signing young talent as he eyes an attacking midfielder at PSG

Masked burglar who targeted vulnerable in Birmingham jailed

A masked man who targeted elderly and vulnerable people during a spate of burglaries has been jailed for six years.

Counters open for reservation, cancellation at J&K Rly Stations 

Counters open for reservation, cancellation at J&K Rly Stations  Jammu Tawi, May 28: Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters have been opened for general public at various Railway Stations across Jammu & Kashmir. These counters will facilitate the refund for any cancellation of a counter ticket which was booked earlier and could not be refunded due […]

Ministry suggests shorter school hours as part of 'new normal'

The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) suggested that students study from home until the country is declared free from COVID-19. 

With 2,598 New Cases, Maharashtra’s Covid-19 Count Increases To 59,546

The number of active cases in the state has also increased to 38,939.

China, responding to Trump, says no need for a third party in border dispute with India

BEIJING (Reuters) - China said there was no need for a third party to mediate between China and India in an ongoing border dispute, when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate.

Vijay starrer ‘Bigil’ incurred a loss of Rs 20 crore? Producer clears the air

A leading website had recently reported that the Vijay starrer Bigil had not live up to expectations and incurred a loss of Rs 20 crore and this ruffled a few feathers. The film’s producer Archana

Ron Rivera shares what Alex Smith needs to do to play football again

It’s still unclear if Alex Smith will ever suit up under center in the NFL again — or in any league, for that matter — but the Redskins quarterback is doing everything he can in h…

Limits on evolution revealed by statistical physics

What is and is not possible for natural evolution may be explained using models and calculations from theoretical physics, say researchers in Japan. To explain this the limits of evolution, researchers simplified the natural world to fit idealized physics models and searched for any mathematical structure within biological complexity.

Researchers find mathematical structure in biological complexity

What is and is not possible for natural evolution may be explained using models and calculations from theoretical physics, say researchers in Japan.

Albums: New music from Imelda May, KSI, Sebastien Tellier and Nicole Atkins

Imelda May Slip of The Tongue IMELDA May's first foray into poetry offers a variety of delights.

Pulwama-like IED attack averted in J&K

Explosives laden car was meant to target forces; JeM, Hizbul behind plot: IG Kashmir

Defence Headquarters releases scorecard of operations, says 600 terrorists, bandits killed in May 2020

THE Armed Forces of Nigeria says it has killed 188 BHT/ISWAP members, 392 Bandits in the Northwest, 20 Bandits/armed 521,000

Daily Shramik trains from Punjab stop today

So far, 17.7 lakh migrants had registered themselves on the Punjab government’s portal to go to different parts of India, out of which 15.4 lakh wanted to go to UP and Bihar only.

New streamlined assay can improve prenatal detection of alpha-thalassemia

In a report in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published by Elsevier, researchers describe a rapid, accurate novel assay for nondeletional alpha-thalassemia genotyping based on one-step nested asymmetric PCR melting curve analysis, which may enhance prenatal diagnosis, newborn screening, and large-scale population screening.

Facebook to verify users whose posts go viral rapidly

San Francisco - Facebook said  that it will now verify the identity of people who have a pattern of inauthentic behaviour on its platform and whose posts start to go viral rapidly.

Ajit Jogi, 74, finally loses battle for life after 16-year struggle

Wheelchair-bound former bureaucrat-turned-politician suffers cardiac, goes into coma; ends comes at around 3:30pm; last rites at his village Gaurella in undivided Bilaspur district on Saturday

Stranded for 2 months, no updates from govt, Indians in North Africa seek help

In neighbouring Algeria, nearly 150 Indians are seeking help from the government to return home.

FDI into India increased 18 per cent to $73 billion in 2019-20

This will spur job creation, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

PizzaExpress to launch pasta delivery service in hunt for revenues

Chain’s private equity owners consider survival options including restaurant closures and debt-for-equity swap

Canucks not renewing contract of Amateur Scouting Director Judd Brackett

The Vancouver Canucks and Amateur Scouting Director Judd Brackett have mutually agreed to part ways when Brackett’s contract expires on June 30.

San Francisco Mayor Announces Reopening Timeline

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Thursday a time frame for a staggered reopening of the city, but the proposal requires approval from state officials and hinges on the city’s ability to meet certain health criteria in coming weeks.

Trump's China Fight Shows Covid-19 Hasn't Changed Oil's World

The pandemic has merely highlighted the market’s pre-existing conditions.

Report: Worldwide Alcohol Sales Won’t Rebound Until 2024

The global coronavirus pandemic may have initially caused a spike in U.S. alcohol sales at off-premise retail stores, but the long-term impact of decreased travel and on-premise closures could set the global booze business back five years, according to a new report from research firm IWSR.

The Quarantine Stream: ‘Frozen II’ is an Improvement Over the First Film in Just About Every Way

(Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a new series where the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.) The Series: Frozen II Where You Can Stream It: Disney+ The Pitch: The sequel to the definitive modern Disney film continues the story of Elsa, Anna, Olaf and the rest of the […]

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Estranged Wife Aaliya Accuses Actor's PR Team Of LEAKING Legal Notice; Calls It Fabricated, Warns She Will Reveal It All

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Nawazuddin Siddiqui's estranged wife Aaliya lashes out at him for LEAKING a fake copy of the legal notice to media houses.

Aaliya Siddiqui clarifies rumoured divorce notice is fabricated

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is going through a messy divorce with his former wife Aaliya. The divorce has been filed on the grounds of infidelity. The details of the divorce notice are confidential, but rumours suggested that Aaliya is asking for their 4BHK flat on Yaari Road, Mumbai, Rs 10 crore alimony, and Rs 20 crore in […]

Pandemic saps union clout as talks loom with Chile copper miners

Pandemic saps union clout as talks loom with Chile copper miners

Bengal minister tests positive for COVID-19

A minister in West Bengal has tested positive for COVID-19, making it the first such case in the Mamata Banerjee-led state cabinet, a well-placed source in the government said on Friday. State Fire Services minister Sujit Bose has been advised to undergo home quarantine after his test results came

Daily briefing: Satellite picks up Chinese artillery near LAC; Google mulls taking stake in Vodafone Idea

After Facebook bought a stake in Jio, now Google is looking to invest in Indian telecom. The Financial Times reported that it is eyeing the debt-laden Vodafone Idea.

Blue State Blues: Donald Trump Is Defending the First Amendment; Joe Biden Is Attacking It

Trump's rhetoric is over-the-top. Yet his actions, as usual, not only obey the First Amendment but reinforce it. Biden would do the opposite.

Facebook’s latest experiment is an attempt to make live TV events more social

Hosted by journalists and former athletes.

Pakistan uses militant-tracking tech to hunt virus

Pakistan uses militant-tracking tech to hunt virus

Bombay HC notices on plea over cancellation of airport project award

As per the plea, Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN), a joint venture company between Maharashtra Airport Development Company and Airports Authority of India (AAI), is now planning on issuing fresh tenders for the project.

Man stabs friend to death for refusing to share beer

Jogeshwari resident had attacked two brothers during a drinking session

Mumbai Crime: Man stabs friend for not sharing beer

MAXI J1820+070: Black hole outburst caught on video

Astronomers have caught a black hole hurling hot material into space at close to the speed of light. This flare-up was captured in a new movie from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Home in on that house

If you thought the 2% cut in stamp duty was a good thing, wait a while.

36 new cases of COVID-19 Confirmed

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the country now stands at 317 after 36 new cases were recorded from tests conducted on Thursday. The new cases comprise 24 truck drivers who entered the country through the Elegu, Malaba and Lia points of entry. At least 20 of drivers entered …

Despite coronavirus, New Jersey schools are now planning in-person graduations in 2020

New Jersey schools are backpedaling on coronavirus plans after Gov. Phil Murphy said the state will allow in-person graduations.

Teacher, four others killed as gunmen attack Plateau community

James Abraham, Jos Five people have been killed by gunmen who attacked a food joint in Miango Community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was learnt that the victims were eati...

Grassley, Leahy urge Roberts to permanently air Supreme Court arguments

Two former Senate Judiciary Committee chairmen — one a Republican and the other a Democrat — are urging the Supreme Court to continue livestreaming its oral arguments after the coronavirus pandemic

RIP Ajit Jogi: 10 facts to know about Chhattisgarh's First CM

Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Ajit Jogi, who had been admitted in the hospital for nearly three weeks and suffered two cardiac arrests this past week, has breathed his last, earlier this Friday.

Instacart’s tip-baiting system is short-changing shoppers, senators say

Congress wants regulators to get involved.

Lawyers for Myka and James Stauffer Release Statement Following Backlash About “Rehoming” Their Son

Myka and James said they didn’t know how difficult it would be to care for Huxley, who is autistic.

GAA Top 20: Leinster Hurling - Millennium men are overtaken by Shefflin and Carey

The big difficulty with choosing a Leinster Top 20 is that you could name an entire set of Kilkenny men and still be unable to accommodate lots of multiple All-Ireland winners.

GAA Top 20: Who are the best hurlers in their province from the past 50 years?

The county choices have been completed in our 202050 ranking series – and today we carry the provincial selections, clearing the way for the announcement tomorrow of the 20 top hurlers in the country since 1970.

Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue 241 in Borno

The Nigerian Army troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have neutralised several terrorists in clearance operations across the theatres of operation in Borno, the Defence Headquarters says.

Notorious Boko Haram fighter who was part of Metele attack surrenders to Nigerian troops

  ADAMU Yahaya,  a prominent Boko Haram fighter, who has taken part in major attacks against troops of the Nigerian Army in the North East has surrendered himself to the troops, John Enenche, the Coordinator of Defence Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters said. According to Enenche, a Major General, Yahaya who is also known […]

Latvian 'Stop Covid' app first of its kind in the world

The "Apturi Covid" (Stop Covid) application developed by the Latvian IT industry will be the first application of its kind in the world, said Andris Bērziņš, co-founder of the non-governmental organization  TechHub Riga, in an interview with Latvian Radio on May 29.

Apple is selling refurbished iPhone XR handsets, starting at $499

The iPhone XR was the best-selling phone last year, so purchasing a refurbished version is likely to prove popular. Boasting the A12 Bionic SoC and a 6.1-inch IPS LCD panel, the XR only recently lost the “world’s most popular smartphone”…

Japan is going for broke, minus the broke part

The prospect of monetary and fiscal coordination means this stimulus bill will get paid. But central bank independence is also on the line.

Barça fire the man who brought Neymar

Barcelona confirmed a deep restructuring in their scouting department in the football area. According to 'TV3', this will mean, apart from massive layoffs, the departure of André Cury, the key person in Neymar's transfer years ago and the one who was entrusted last summer to resign him.

American Airlines Flight Attendant Banned from Wearing Face Shield Despite Being Effective Protection Against COVID-19

A flight attendant claimed that she was not allowed to wear a face shield because it does not fit in with American Airlines' 'image standards.'

Facebook launches 'Collab' music-making app to take on TikTok: Details here

Named Collab, the app is currently available for iOS devices and requires invite to download

Ali Abbas Zafar's Dehradun home, which he built from scratch, doubles up as his writing pad

Last year, on this day, Ali Abbas Zafar was gearing up for his Eid release, the Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif-starrer period-drama, Bharat. This year, the writer-director brought in the festival quietly at his new home, nestled amidst the mountains and a 45-minute drive from Dehradun airport.

“I cut myself off from Mumbai to write peacefully here,” says Ali Abbas Zafar who is spending lockdown at his dream home in Dehradun

Bollywood celebrities are spending lockdown at different destinations, while few are stuck in Mumbau, others have managed to travel out of the city. ‘

Britons clap their support for health workers

LONDON (Reuters) - Britons took to their doorsteps and balconies on Thursday to show their appreciation for health workers on the front line of the coronavirus crisis, in what could be the last such celebration.

Chicago police drop Clearview facial recognition technology

Chicago police is no longer using facial recognition software developed by a firm that was sued by a civil rights organization this week over privacy concerns.

Questions on reopening New York's economy baffle businesses

Some upstate New York business owners who made plans to reopen Friday as the state gradually loosens restrictions put in place during the coronavirus crisis remained close amid last-minute confusion o

Pradhan envisages home delivery of petrol, CNG

“The government has already started mobile dispensers for diesel.”

Stars say 'Central Park' celebrates family, musicals, being outside

NEW YORK, May 29 (UPI) -- The new musical cartoon comedy, Central Park, proves a family doesn't have to be dysfunctional to be hilarious.

What Bristol Airport has said about reopening as flights resume

The airport's main terminal has been closed since the beginning of April

Apple retains top spot in the wearables market in Q1

A new report suggests Apple shipped over 21 million wearables units in Q1, giving it a 29.3% market share.

A burning question about how to deal with writers' final wishes

Should Max Brod have burned Franz Kafka's manuscripts, as the novelist asked?

CAT Bench established in Jammu

The Government of India has notified establishment of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bench in Jammu to hear service matters of Jammu and Kashmir

McConnell Vows The Next Stimulus Bill Will Be The Last One

Another round of stimulus checks, more state aid, and extended unemployment benefits are all on the line.

Delhi-Gurugram border sealed, massive traffic, hundreds gather on road

Haryana government decided to seal its borders with Delhi as coronavirus case were increasing in both the deaths.Gurugram police has opened just one lane at the border only for essential services

Rumor | Shocking PS5 rumors claim unstable CPU and GPU clocks, unattractive box design, quiet and efficient cooling solution, 40% worse ray tracing than the Xbox Series X, and a US$499 price tag for the PlayStation 5

A highly dubious PS5 leak has appeared on an imageboard website with a series of claims made about the next-gen console. Apparently, the CPU and GPU clocks are unstable and the PS5 design is “ugly”. However, these cons are countered by pros such as silent and efficient cooling, an incredible dashboard, and a price of US$499 for the PlayStation 5.

Rumor | Shocking PS5 rumors claim unstable CPU and GPU clocks, unattractive box design, quiet and efficient cooling solution, 40% better ray tracing than the Xbox Series X, and a US$499 price tag for the PlayStation 5

A highly dubious PS5 leak has appeared on an imageboard website with a series of claims made about the next-gen console. Apparently, the CPU and GPU clocks are unstable and the PS5 design is “ugly”. However, these cons are countered by pros such as supposedly better ray-tracing performance, silent and efficient cooling, and a price of US$499 for the PlayStation 5.

‘Provide one-time restructuring of NBFC loans’

Non-banking finance companies have asked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to amend the special liquidity scheme to cover a tenure of up to three years and also cover term loans taken from banks and

Consumer confidence up for first time in five months in Japan

The figure is the second-lowest since April 2004 and lower than the 27.5 posted in January 2009 during the global financial crisis.

Elders seek to pacify MDC tiffs

The feuding MDC factions have roped in the parties’ elders to help resolve the impasse amid revelations the Thokozani Khupe-led grouping has been failing to gain the support of members despite bagging a favourable judgment at the Supreme Court.

Rhys Jones' dad says son's killer 'online dating' from jail is 'galling' for family

Sean Mercer, who shot 11-year-old Rhys in a Liverpool playground in 2007, was 'openly using a phone to have a relationship with a woman on the outside' for eight months, it is alleged

OGRA proposes Rs7.06 per litre cut in petrol price

Recomm­endati­on in line with decrea­se in global crude prices­

Pakistan to float $1.5b Eurobonds

Move comes after inflow of hot foreig­n money proved costly

'Space Force' Review: It's not 'Boots on the Moon' but brickbats for Steve Carell & John Malkovich's sitcom

Here's the review of Netflix original show 'Space Force' created by Steve Carell and Greg Daniels.

Scrap security vote, NLC tells governors

Olaleye Aluko, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress has said the security votes in the executive arm of government should be scrapped from the budgeting system, to avert abuses in line with the reali...

"No masks, no gloves": State under fire over quarantine centres

Witnesses now say some are squalid and expose residents to the risk of catching Covid-19.

Intergalactic Pulses Solve Mystery of Universe’s Missing Matter

Scientists have spent three decades trying to locate half of all the “normal” matter that’s supposed to exist in the universe. A new paper is claiming to have finally found this missing stuff, in a discovery made possible by measuring incoming fast radio bursts.

Does Gap Inc Have Enough Cash To Survive Covid-19 Demand Shock?

With most retail stores shut and people holding off on discretionary spending, chains such as Gap Inc may be looking at an existential crisis - a big change from typical growth issues they tackle every day. The company’s stock has fallen 50% this year reflecting the demand shock that may push it...

PPP moves FIA against blogger Cynthia Ritchie for 'slanderous' tweet on Benazir

Ritchie had made remarks about Benazir while commenting on recent attack on Uzma Khan by a woman and her guards.

BBC Sport have made a decision that Cristiano Ronaldo’s supporters are going to hate

BBC Sport have made a decision that Cristiano Ronaldo's supporters are going to hate

Lady Gaga's Official Irish Singles Chart history - the numbers behind her success in Ireland

With Lady Gaga's new album imminent, we look back at her success on Irish shores so far.

Asian buyers set to resume wheat purchases after 2-month hiatus-sources

* Buyers led by Indonesia looking for Black Sea cargoes* Deals likely to be signed in early June for July-Aug shipmentBy Naveen ThukralSINGAPORE, May 29 (Reuters) - Asian grain buyers are ready to re-enter the market after a pause of about two months caused by the coronavirus lockdowns, seeking wheat from Black Sea suppliers, two trade sources said.Millers across the region, including the no. 2 global importer Indonesia, are looking for new-crop Black Sea wheat for July-August shipment.

Tony McGregor shows off flashy car as he barbecues with Proper 12 sauce

He shared a number of photos on his Instagram story

Nothing called safe travel in Covid times

Experts: Flouting of social distancing, hygiene norms could contribute to community transmission

Minister in Mamata Banerjee’s cabinet tests positive for COVID-19; Kolkata’s civic body ramps up precautionary measures

As the West Bengal government is grappling with the rapid spike in COVID-19 cases, 344 new cases recorded as of May 28, Fire and emergency services Minister Sujit Bose.

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Parched Parana River likely to hit Argentine grain exports through September

(Corrects to remove reference to COFCO as the owner of the grounded ship in paragraphh 6)By Hugh Bronstein and Maximilian HeathBUENOS AIRES, May 28 (Reuters) - Shallow water in Argentina's Parana River will slow exports and hurt the country's soy crushing margins at least through September, officials said, as more cargo ships are needed to carry the same amount of commodities.Drought has pushed the Parana to its lowest level in decades, complicating transportation and soymeal production.

GOR vs NEM Dream11 Prediction : Gorodeja Vs Neman Grodno Best Dream 11 Team for Belarus Premier League

GOR Vs NEM Dream11 Team Probable Playing 11 And Match Report: Our opponents this Friday stand precariously close to the relegation zone    Next to each other in the Vysshaya Liga 2020, for 12th and 13th placed Gorodeja and Neman Grodno, today’s clash comes bearing with it colossal ramifications. Anything less than the three points could see the losers slip down into the relegation zone and with it lose colossal ground from their competitors as well.Having played a match less than Gorodeja, a win for Neman Grodno today would see them displace Neman Grodno from 12th spit and make massive strides in the points tally. And after pulling off a scintillating 3-1 win over third placed Torpedo the last time around, the side carry a solid edge for the day’s impending tie with the side inculcated with a hoard of momentum from that maverick showing. Where Neman finally managed to break free of their tedium the last time around, things remained appalling for Gorodeja once again. Held to a 1-1 draw by Mozyr, the side is now…

NHL Hockey: So You're Saying There's a Chance

On March 11, 2020, the NHL regular season was put on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Fast forward to the Present. For two and a half months there haven’t been any professional sports. T…

Nearly 1.5m payment holidays handed out by banks and lenders

UK Finance, the banking trade body, said it has now helped 30 million customer accounts during the coronavirus crisis.

CDD asks Buhari to scrap security votes

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has asked the Buhari administration to scrap security votes.The Centre for Democracy

Infinix partners with Imint for its Vidhance stabilization solution

The Infinix Note 7 is the first smartphone from the brand to feature Vidhance.

Bosnia: Officials, firm owner arrested over ventilator deal

SARAJEVO, Bosnia — Bosnian authorities have detained two high-ranking state officials and the owner of a private company which imported 100 ventilators from China that were found to be useless for COVID-19 patients.

Indonesians return to mosques, at a distance

The guidelines for worship facilities released by religious affairs minister Fachrul Razi on Friday change many traditions in mosques. Worshippers usually pray shoulder to shoulder, and they huddle, hug and shake hands once the prayer ends, with cheek-to-cheek kisses common.

Haaland out for trip to basement boys

Borussia Dortmund say that the knee injury Erling Haaland suffered against Bayern is not serious, although 'Kicker' ruled him out of the trip away to Paderborn this weekend.

Leaves hospital, found dead

A man who walked away from Royal Columbian Hospital Sunday in a hospital gown and slippers was found dead in Burnaby Thursday.

USD/CNH struggles to hold near to 7.20, bearish bets of weaker dollar play out

USD/CNH has been sent back to a low of 7.1659 on Friday, travelling from a monthly high printed yesterday and a touch below there today at 7.1770 as E

Scientist explore potential drugs to prevent cell resistance in different types of cancer

Cancer therapy may shrink the tumor of a patient, and the patient may feel better. But unseen on a CT scan or MR image, some of the cells are undergoing ominous changes.

Markets to remain open from 7 AM to 7 PM from today

To encourage commercial activities, markets will be allowed to remain open in the state from 7 AM to 7 PM from today. Till now, the market was being allowed to open from 7 AM to 4 PM. This decision and other directions to ensure proper facilities in quarantine centres were issued by the chief

GBP/USD: The pound is set to see losses amid geopolitical strains

GBP/USD has struggled to take advantage of dollar weakness amid a slew of British issues. Sino-American tensions, Brexit speculation, and end of month

16 deaths in city, all from East Ahmedabad

247 new cases of Covid-19 reported in 24 hours, taking tally to 11,344 in the district; number of cases in Guj touches 15,572

Cypriot president calls Egypt ‘close friend, strategic partner’

Anastasiades affirmed the need for cooperation with Egypt during the current stage, calling it “even more important” than earlier.

Cypriot president hails Egypt’s efforts to achieve regional stability

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades has praised Egypt’s efforts in achieving stability and combating terrorism and illegal immigration, in a phone call with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement.

Holy Shit It Actually Happened: Triple J Played Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’

THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

Back off, Trump. Germany wants to Make Europe Strong Again

Berlin’s EU presidency motto has echoes of MAGA.

Liverpool Deputy Mayor Investigated Over Lockdown Garden Party

Current lockdown measures, which were eased on 13 May, stipulate that only two people from different households can meet in outdoor settings – such as parks – as long...

Scottish Premiership return plan revealed as Neil Donaster holds crucial government summit

The SPFL and SFA are keen to have players back in training in two weeks.

Top-flight manager names two players in his team who’d be a great fit for Liverpool

Liverpool have been tipped to make more signings from Red Bull Salzburg in future, the Austrian club’s head coach Jesse Marsch has suggested. The Reds signed Takumi Minamino from Salzburg at the start of the year after triggering his £7.25million release clause and agreeing the move in December. Liverpool have a great off-field relationship with […]Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have been tipped to make more signings from Red Bull Salzburg in future, their head coach Jesse Marsch has suggested.

LG Velvet to arrive in Europe soon, expected to launch in June 2020

The LG Velvet is arriving in Europe soon. It was spotted recently on LG’s official Italian website and is expected to launch in June 2020. The device is the latest launch from the South Korean company and is likely to be another attempt at revitalizing its falling smartphone business. LG Velvet is a mid range …

Kumail Nanjiani REFUSED To Toy Around His Pakistani Accent For A Role, Is He Talking About THIS Ryan Reynolds Film?

Kumail Nanjiani is known for his amazing sense of humour in films. He is best known for his work in The Big Sick, Men In Black: International and was recently seen in Netflix’s Lovebirds which is

How This Week Highlights the Challenges Facing General Electric Stock

GE stock hasn't gotten off the mat, even as peers have rallied. This week shows why investors are skeptical — and how GE isn't what it was.

Special Times Call for Special Measures – InfraTec Responds to the Effects of the Corona Pandemic

With the current corona crisis, the world is facing a multitude of challenges. First and foremost is the protection of public health.

President Buhari commiserates with victims of Sokoto attack

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with all those who lost loved ones in an attack by bandits in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto State.

Spengler fifth in latest BMW outing in the IMSA iRacing Pro Series

This fifth race saw no less than five BMW M8 GTE cars finish in the top ten, with Bruno Spengler placing fifth in the race

EA Motive’s Star Wars Title, Project Maverick, Might be Revealed Next Week on June 2 – Rumor

From the looks of it, EA Motive's upcoming Star Wars game, Project Maverick, is to be relealed next week on the 2nd of June.

Democracy Day: Buhari fights corruption, though surrounds himself with dodgy politicians, says CDD

THE Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has scored President Muhammadu Buhari low in the fight against corruption, despite hi

Wind of Change: Why a podcast about a '90s power ballad is 'ripe for right now'

The popular new podcast investigates a rumour that the 1990 Scorpions hit was actually penned by the CIA to hasten the USSR's demise.

[Update: Accidental Rollout] OxygenOS 10.5.9 temporarily removes photochrom filter on global OnePlus 8 Pro

Update OnePlus, in a statement to Android Police, said it had accidentally rolled out the OxygenOS 10.5.9 update, which temporarily removes the photochrom filter on OnePlus 8 Pro global units. A small set of users who have installed the update will be receiving a new OTA to re-enable the filter. Official Statement “This OTA inadvertently …

Man (20s) charged after pharmacy robbed in Dublin

The incident happened at around 1.45pm yesterday afternoon.

PS5 Exclusives Remain on Schedule Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tesla solves Model Y frozen door handles and charging port with simple trick

It is evident that the Tesla Model Y was designed to be competitive in areas where winter performance is invaluable. This is one of the reasons why the all-electric crossover is the first in Tesla’s lineup to receive a heat pump instead of a resistive heating system, and why the vehicle is designed in such […]

This 10,000mAh battery smartphone cost ~RM1261 only

If you've heard of Oukitel before, then you should know that it's a brand that usually emphasizes on having big battery packs. Called as Oukitel WP6, this smartphone is carrying a 10,000mAh battery and even has 18W fast charging technology. In fact, you can even purchase it for $289.99 (~RM1261) and have free shipping via AliExpress.

Robert Pattinson Spent Months Making ‘Tenet’ Not Even ‘Vaguely Understanding’ the Film

Pattinson needed help from co-star John David Washington to understand Christopher Nolan's new movie.

Slack for Android has an annoying bug that ‘freezes’ channels, but a fix is coming

Slack has confirmed it will fix an annoying bug on its Android app that sees the content of a channel "freeze" until you force stop the app.

Naredco-UP signs MoU with UP government to provide jobs to 2.5 lakh labourers

Around 1.25 lakh workers will be absorbed at project sites spread across Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida in Delhi-NCR

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh speaks with US Defence Secretary over phone: Both countries review progress on bilateral defence cooperation arrangements

 Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Dr Mark T Esper this evening at the latter’s request.  The two Ministers briefed each other on the respective experience of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and vowed to continue the excellent bilateral cooperation in this regard. They reviewed progress on various bilateral defence cooperation arrangements and expressed their commitment to further promote our defence partnership. To this end, Raksha Mantri invited Secretary Esper to visit India at the earliest mutual convenience, which the latter accepted with pleasure. Raksha Mantri appreciated Secretary Esper's condolence over lives lost in Eastern India during Cyclone Amphan recently, and briefed him on India’s relief efforts. The two Ministers also exchanged views on regional developments of shared security interest. CLICK HERE: Organiser Weekly is now on Telegram! Subscribe to our channel!  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talks to US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper over telephone

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Mark T Esper on Friday evening at the latter’s request.

Frenkie de Jong to help Barcelona sign their biggest target

Frenkie de Jong aiding Barcelona to sign Matthijs de Ligt in the future. Barcelona target Matthijs de Ligt has been tipped to join Camp Nou one day with F...

Masks, cleaning, filtration better than blocking middle seats: United CEO

United Airlines Holdings Inc Chief Executive Scott Kirby said on Thursday that facial masks, aircraft cleaning and air filtration systems are ...

Now, a new record every day: Telangana records 158 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

Telangana's toll in the pandemic has now risen to 67

Over half of NI Covid deaths were care home residents

More than 700 people in Northern Ireland have died as a result of coronavirus, over half of whom were residents of care homes, according to figures released today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.

‘Almost entire’ economy could reopen before June 30 if infection rates remain low and stable, says Singapore minister

SINGAPORE, May 29 — If Covid-19 infection rates remain low and stable, the Government will decide by mid-June whether Singapore can move out of the first phase of reopening the economy, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said today. While the first phase — which will start from June 2...

Franklin Templeton to soon start e-voting process for winding up six debt schemes

Sources in the mutual fund industry say that Trustees of Franklin Templeton MF will start sending notices to investors on the voting process and unit holders’ meeting in the next two-three days.

Police search for Shropshire fight suspect

Police are searching for a Shropshire man suspected of being involved in a fight in Newport.

Southwest Is a Much Better Pick Now Than American Airlines Stock

Investors looking to play the rebound in airline stocks should pass up AAL stock because the firm's shaky finances will hurt its recovery.

‘Where was Latrell?’: Mitchell goes missing but Braith says he’s improving as a fullback

All eyes were on Latrell Mitchell in Friday night’s epic grudge match with the Roosters after he underwhelmed in his first two performances in the South Sydney No.1 jersey.

Coronavirus deaths in US cross 1 lakh

The US has surpassed the grim milestone of over one lakh coronavirus-linked deaths, the highest in the world, as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc across

ICAI allows CA aspirants to change exam centres

ICAI CA exam 2020: The online correction window will be open from June 7 to 9

Court denies interim bail to Dongri building collapse accused

Global research to define nutrition guidelines for recovering COVID-19 patients

Dutch nutrition research and innovation firm Nutricia has announced it will support a series of research projects taking place around to world over the following weeks to help define nutrition guidelines to help speed up the recovery of COVID-19 patients.

No let up for J&K's Corona deaths, toll rises to 27

JAMMU, May 28: The J&K Union Territory has been hit hard by a surge in Covid-19 deaths of late and today's. One more death has been recorded taking the J&K's grim total to 27.Officials told that a 55-year-old man from Baramulla district who died at SMHS yesterday was tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. An official said that an elderly man who hails from Khanpora Baramulla died at SMHS on Wednesday following which samples were taken from him for COVID-19 testing. "His body was kept in GMC mortuary and his reports came positive for COVID-19 on Thursday," officials said, adding that he was having underlying problems. Nodal Officer for COVID-19 at GMC Srinagar, Dr. Salim Khan also confirmed his death and said that the patient was referred from GMC hospital Baramulla with fever, respiratory distress on May 27 to SMHS hospital."The patient died within hours of admission," he said, adding that his samples were tested positive today. With his death, the death toll due to COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir has reached…

Tweeter-in-chief Trump hands Facebook and Twitter a gift

US president’s proposed executive order against social platforms has stirred up outrage — and engagement

Tech spends in India to hit a 10-year low in 2020: Forrester

In 2020, India will have the slowest tech spending growth in at least a decade on account of sharp economic disruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report by market research firm F

The Good Fight Season 5 Will Carry Extra Episodes To Make Up For A Shorter Season 4

Fans were left disappointed when the makers announced that The Good Fight Season 4 will be cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. But...

Uber introduces a new hourly rate for longer, multistop trips

Uber will charge $50 an hour for these longer trips.

Sony launches ZV-1 compact digital camera with a flip-out, tiltable LCD screen for vloggers

Sony says when a 4K video is recorded using Optical SteadyShot (Active mode), the stabilisation is said to improve up to 8 times.

New York's Cuomo says businesses can turn away people not wearing masks

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would sign an executive order on Thursday authorizing businesses to deny entry to anyone who does not wear ...

Tamil Nadu reports 874 new COVID-19 cases; total tally crosses 20,000-mark

With nine more COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu on Friday, the death toll in the state has gone up to 154.

Best Windows 10 apps this week

Three-hundred-and-eighty-eight in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store in the past seven days.

Extremely rare Red Warning for gorse and forest fires issued for Kildare and nationwide

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Rare Red forest fire warning issued

The forest service has issued a rare Red forest fire warning as high temperatures and dry weather look set to persist into the weekend.

Climate scientists create model for global forest growth through 2060

When it comes to the fight against global warming, our forests offer a valuable service. Trees act as carbon sinks, capturing CO2—the main greenhouse gas heating up the Earth's climate—from the air ...

Work and wellbeing bounce back during coronavirus crisis

Government measures to arrest the economic impact of COVID-19 have helped stop further job losses and declines in working hours, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.

Barrow journalist hounded out of Cumbria for reporting court case

Amid a storm of rumours about grooming gangs, Amy Fenton receives scores of threats

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Of Honour, Blade and Blood

The Vikings would be back on the roads to Valhalla, here are all the gameplay details you need to know about Assassin’s Creed game

Mumbai: Dharavi reports 41 COVID-19 positive cases on Friday

The slum-clusters of Dharavi alone reported 41 new cases today, taking the total number of infected to 1,715. A senior Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said that the new cases were found in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Azad nagar, Shastri Nagar, Baliga Nagar and some other localities of Dharavi.

"We are now back into a routine"

Marcelo, the Real Madrid left back, said that they are now "closer to starting again" the La Liga season and he is "more and more keen" to return. La Liga will resume on 11th June with Sevilla versus Betis.

UN: Virus could push 14 million Latin Americans into hunger

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The US World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that upward of...

Which countries have made wearing face masks compulsory?

In an attempt to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus, an increasing number of countries have made wearing face masks mandatory in public spaces, with citizens facing a possible fine if caught without one.

Lockdown 4.0 May Be Last Of Its Kind; Economic Revival Is Now Everybody’s Priority

We should see June as the transition month for a changeover from Lockdown 4.0 to Revival 1.0.

Google Chrome makes it a whole lot easier to remove URL suggestions

Google Chrome's latest release, v83, is rolling out now and makes it much easier for users to delete URL suggestions that they don't want.

FG commends Obaseki on COVID-19 response, as Edo inaugurates 300-bed isolation centre, molecular lab

FG has applauded Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration's data-driven and robust response to the coronavirus pandemic in Edo state.

State officials make case for Tesla over dinner

TULSA — Some state and local officials, including Gov. Kevin Stitt, got a chance to make their case for Tesla in Tulsa at a dinner in Florida this week with Elon Musk. Musk and the Tulsans were guests of National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator Jim Bridenstine for Wednesday’s planned launch of a SpaceX rocket carrying two NASA astronauts into space. The launch was postponed because of weather conditions, but the Tulsa delegation was able to make an in-person pitch to Musk for his new Tesla Cybertruck factory. Musk is the CEO and product architect of Tesla and founder of SpaceX. The Associated Press recently reported that Tulsa and Austin, Texas, were finalists for the new plant.

Best of BS Opinion: Diversity in boardrooms, earnings drought, and more

Here is a summary of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Google Messages RCS support appears to be rolling out in India

Google Messages is continuing its rollout of RCS chat across the globe, and now it appears that users in India are getting access.

How special pass was issued to MLA during lockdown

The Uttarakhand High Court has asked the State government to explain the circumstances under which MLA from Uttar Pradesh Aman Mani Tripathi and his associates were issued special pass to drive to Badrinath and Kedarnath at a time when the Government of India had directed the state governments to

Lockdown travails: People from Northeast share their tales of struggle

Young women in Ireland report being loneliest in EU, study finds

The findings were the first published from Eurofound’s living, working and Covid-19 online survey.

Visa Is Buy-Worthy Stock as the U.S. Continues to Reopen

Investors forget just how profitable Visa is. With the country reopening, V stock is worth a closer inspection to see if it's a buy.

IPL SRL | RCB vs MI Evaluation Chart - Rohit Sharma ton helps Mumbai breach Bengaluru fort

Opting to bowl first, Mumbai Indians got off to the worst start possible, with RCB putting up 184 on board after the first innings. However, the home side were not aware of the tricks Rohit and co had up in their sleeves, as an unbeaten century from the Indian opener took Mumbai home.

Florida man kills girlfriend, then drives to Orlando for weekend, police say

After Ronald Gamble beat his girlfriend so severely that she died last December, he then drove to Orlando for the weekend before returning to South Florida and calling 911, police say.

Trump Is the Looter

The president is exposing problems in America that most did not want to see.

301 Chinese evacuated from Nigeria

Kayode Oyero At least 301 Chinese citizens have returned home from Nigeria, The PUNCH has learnt. The nationals were evacuated on Thursday night through the Murtala Muhammed International Air...

ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast: Fast and furious

New Zealand is emerging out of lockdown into a very different world to the one we all heralded in at the start of the year, and although for us the health crisis may be easing, the economic one is only just starting.

File report on plea against declaring pvt hospital as COVID-19 institute: HC to Delhi govt

The plea was filed by Safdarjung Development Area (SDA) Residents Welfare Association (RWA) and others challenging the May 16 order of the Delhi government declaring Ujala Cygnus Orthocare Hospital - with 40 isolation wards- as a dedicated COVID-19 hospital.

Lady Gaga releases new album 'Chromatica'

May 29 (UPI) -- Lady Gaga released her sixth studio album Friday, titled Chromatica.

UFC On ESPN 9: Blagoy Ivanov Vs. Augusto Sakai Odds And Predictions

On Saturday, there is a heavyweight clash set for the co-main event spot, and it features No. 12 contender Blagoy Ivanov taking on No. 13-ranked Augusto Sakai.

Fan Bingbing Returns to Television Two Years After Her Tax-Evasion Scandal

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing’s television show “Win the World” will finally air on streaming service Youku after being halted due to the scandal.

Madhya Pradesh: Indore has 1,545 active cases, recovery rate encouraging, says reports

Downing Street maverick advisers have a history of damaging dependent PMs

Cummings survives because he is effective, but such relationships at the top can become a liability

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Life is a Dolly mixture for Queen Imelda Staunton on stage and screen

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: The decision to shift the show was taken because of the impact of the pandemic on the theatre industry; and to allow Staunton to honour her filming commitments to The Crown.

It's Official: The Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Is Getting A Sequel

Jeff Fowler will return as the director

Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting a sequel

A sequel to the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is now in the development stage, Paramount Pictures and Sega Sammy have announced.

Man dies during shoplifting arrest in Richmond, police watchdog called in

After a man died during an arrest for shoplifting in Richmond Thursday, the province's police watchdog has been called in. 

BSEB allows students to apply for re-evaluation of Bihar Board Class 10 answer sheets from 29 May to 12 June

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced that those who are not satisfied with the marks they received in any subject of Class 10, can apply for scrutiny from 29 May to 12 June

Gilgo Beach Murder Victim Identified As Valerie Mack Two Decades After She Vanished

Partial remains discovered almost a decade ago on Long Island were officially identified as 24-year-old Valerie Mack by Suffolk County Police on Thursday, NBC News reported earlier today. Mack was ...

Italy's credit agency SACE approves state guarantees for FCA US$7 billion bank loan: source

The board of Italy's export credit agency SACE has approved state guarantees covering 80per cent of a 6.3 billion euro (US$7 billion) bank loan ...

Only Equinor among oil majors promising renewable investments

Only Equinor among oil majors promising renewable investments

The 9 at 9: Friday

Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.

Dual-pathway approach can lead to better outcomes in patients with heart stents

Pairing a blood-thinning drug with aspirin daily for patients who have an angioplasty with a stent can contribute to better health outcomes, including lower risk of death, than aspirin alone, according to a recent study by cardiologists at the University of Alberta and Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute.

Authorities report 13 new COVID-19 cases, all returnees from Pakistan

Hong Kong reported 13 new COVID-19 cases Friday, all of them imported cases from Pakistan Among the infections are a family cluster of five, which includes a mother and her three kids who went to Pakistan in January to attend a relative's wedding...

Donald Trump, the African strongman in America 

One of the five cardinal objectives of the United States foreign policy is ‘’promoting and supporting’’ democracy. The US has fought wars and spent billions of dollars ‘’promoting and supporting’’

EastEnders star thinks it was a mistake to increase soap to four times a week

Patsy Palmer has opened up about why she believes EastEnders should've never increased their weekly transmissions.

EastEnders stars Louisa Lytton and Rob Kazinsky selling videos to fans for £20 to make money during soap shutdown

EASTENDERS stars Louisa Lytton and Rob Kazinsky are selling messages to fans for as little as £20 to make money during soap shutdown. The actors joined online video service Cameo, where a personali…

How to Choose the Best Home Security Camera Based on Subscription Options

If you want to cover your property with smart security cameras, the list of options has never been longer. That can make it tricky to choose the perfect model for you, but aside from the upfront cost, and the night vision, and the field of view, and the weatherproofing, there’s one key feature to look out for: Subscription prices.

Cate Blanchett Is Leading The Borderlands Movie

One of Australia's leading actresses, Cate Blanchett, has officially jumped on board with the next game-to-movie adaption: Borderlands....

Reports: Tottenham agree Kyle Walker-Peters loan extension, open to similar Danny Rose accord

Tottenham Hotspur will allow the two full-backs to stay out on loan until the season ends.Tottenham Hotspur will allow the two full-backs to stay out on loan until the season ends.

Hertz Burns Carl Icahn in Bankruptcy

Even the best investors can make a bad move. Here's how much Carl Icahn lost on Hertz.

Time Out - May 29: Sporting greats, Dates and a Quick Quiz Blitz to kick-start your day

Time Out - May 29: Sporting greats, Dates and a Quick Quiz Blitz to kick-start your day    

Google Pay now allows you to find nearby essential stores; here’s how

Here's how you can get to know which store is open near you via the Google Pay app.

PM’s aide fears increase in Covid-19 cases, deaths in coming days

Dr Zafar Mirza urges people not to let their guard down agains­t the novel corona­virus

Vancouver-based mobile ordering app offers alternative to 'exorbitant fees'

The same week Vancouver's mayor threatened to cap delivery service fees at 15 per cent, a local mobile app provider is reminding restaurant owners their standard fee is already a "reasonable" rate of five per cent.

Joe McHugh: Schools may not return in September

Parents were thrown into further confusion yesterday after the Minister for Education said students would not be returning to school in September as normal.

Flight operations to return to pre-COVID-19 levels by Diwali: Hardeep Singh Puri

Domestic flight operations resumed in a staggered manner after a gap of two months on May 25.

Tara Duncan Named Freeform President

Freeform tapped producer Tara Duncan as its new president. Duncan comes to Freeform from Hulu, where she was under an overall deal.

American Civil Liberties Union Sues Clearview AI for Violating Privacy

Clearview AI, the developer of a facial-recognition tool used by law enforcement agencies, is currently facing charges from the American Civil Liberties Union for violating people's rights to privacy.

Japan's Defence Chief Urges Probe Into Hacker Attack on Telecom Giant Amid Data Leak Fears

TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan’s Defence Minister Taro Kono has called for thoroughly investigating a hacker attack on a national telecom giant after media reports that data...

Presale offer for the new RedmiBook 16 Ryzen edition - Gizchina.com

If you want to be among the first laying hands on the new RedmiBook 16 Ryzen Edition models, then the Gearbest presale offer is the best bet.

Man Utd 'ready to move for Moussa Dembele' after Lyon striker's transfer value declines

The global coronvirus pandemic has already had a massive financial impact on every football club on the planet, and is expected to shake-up the transfer market

Karnataka wants fewer flights from 5 high-risk state

Delhi, which was earlier considered a high-risk state has been removed from that category The State Government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights from five high .

Asus TUF Gaming A15 with AMD Ryzen 9 4900H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 unveiled - pre-order from £1,399.99 (US$1,721)

Asus has been promoting its TUF Gaming A15 laptop on Twitter, revealing the high-end Renoir APU AMD Ryzen 9 4900H and the capable Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. The laptop has already been advertised for pre-order on a UK site for £1,399.99 (US$1,721) and should be available in mid July. There has been some criticism about the laptop’s display, though.

Debt relief plans for world's poor countries inch forward

Plans for debt relief for the world's poorest countries inched forward on Thursday as private creditors laid out a blueprint for their involvement, though it received immediate criticism for not going far enough.

Buy Federal Bank; target of Rs 67: Prabhudas Lilladher

Prabhudas Lilladher is bullish on Federal Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 67 in its research report dated May 29, 2020.

S. Korea struggling to contain cluster-traced virus spread in greater Seoul area

South Korea reported more than 50 new virus cases for the second consecutive day Friday, all in the Seoul metropolitan area due to logistics center-tied cluster infections, putting renewed strain on health authorities to contain further spread in the densely populated region. South Korea reported 58 more additional COVID-19 cases, raising the total caseload to 11,402, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Contr...

Impossible to host National Games in October due to Covid-19: Goa CM Sawant

"State govt would communicate to the Sports Ministry to convey to the Indian Olympic Association about Goa's unwillingness to host the event and to postpone it in light of Covid-19," Sawant said

Targeted therapy pralsetinib achieves high response rates in advanced cancers with RET gene fusions

The targeted therapy pralsetinib appears to have high response rates and durable activity in patients with a broad variety of tumors harboring RET gene fusions, according to results from the international Phase I/II ARROW trial, led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

World leaders warn coronavirus could roll back progress for women

Coronavirus is threatening to undo recent gains made toward gender equality as millions of women and girls are predicted to have unwanted pregnancies and fall into poverty, world leaders said on Thursday.

Eli Apple agrees terms with Panthers after failed Raiders move

Cornerback Eli Apple has agreed to join the Carolina Panthers after leaving the New Orleans Saints.

Veerendra Kumar, Mathrubhumi MD and former Union Minister no more

Kumar was 84. His last rites will be performed at his residence in Wayanad.

Samsung Galaxy Note20's battery could be 4,300 mAh after all

This has been inferred by digging through a certification database.

Renault to cut 14,600 jobs worldwide and lower capacity

Cost reductions aimed at outlasting the downturn that has rocked the auto industry

UCO Bank reduces repo-based lending rate by 40 bps

State-run UCO Bank on Friday said it has reduced its lending rate linked to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) repo rate by 40 basis points.

Farmers ‘managing’ but could lose new staff as businesses reopen

THE farming industry is ‘managing’ despite the loss of foreign labour during the pandemic, but concerns are growing about possible staff shortages when other sectors reopen, an industry spokesman has said.

DMK urges PM to withdraw Electricty Bill

The Opposition DMK in Tamilnadu has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill which intends to undermine the states’ legislative powers over electricity and to abandon the proposal to cancel free electricity for the farmers. Continue Reading →

For five years, Buhari ‘campaigned’ for corrupt politicians, CDD says

A pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of condoning corruption within his administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Costco Wholesale revenue rises 7.3per cent on coronavirus-induced stockpiling

Warehouse club operator Costco Wholesale Corp reported a 7.3per cent increase in quarterly revenue on Thursday, as people stocked up on ...

Kerry GAA in mourning after death of Barry Clifford

Tributes have been pouring in for the popular Derrynane clubman

Dinara Safina: 'Being world No 1 is not fun, it is the opposite'

The Russian won 12 titles and Olympic silver, but she came to take everything in her career so seriously that the pressure suffocated

4 more COVID-19 deaths in Telangana; 117 fresh cases, tally now 2256

4 more people succumbed to the coronavirus in Telangana pushing the death toll to 67, while 117 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday taking the tally to 2,256, authorities said.

Border dispute reaches new heights https://tkpo.st/3eoWMkh

The Kathmandu Post / ANN

Border dispute reaches new heights

The Kathmandu Post / ANN

Akshay Kumar Thanks Frontline Warriors For Working Tirelessly: We Are Alive Because Of Them

In a recent chat, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar expressed his gratitude towards the COVID-19 frontline warriors for their selfless work.

WTI Price Analysis: Oil eyes record monthly surge

While West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude's front-month contract has backed off from the 2.5-month highs reached earlier this week due to deterioratin

SAI officials test negative

Seven Sports Authority of India’s Bengaluru campus officials, who had come in contact with the cook who tested positive for the novel coronavirus early this month, have tested negative for the virus.

Taiwan's president visits Causeway Bay Bookstore to support Hong Kong

Visit comes one day after President Tsai condemns passing of Hong Kong security law draft

Five years of PMB: We're glad he came our way, by Adesina

Who are the ‘we?’ Speak for yourself only, some cynics would say on merely seeing the headline of this piece.They would add: “You can talk because...

Five years of Buhari: We’re glad he came our way ― Adesina

Who are the ‘we?’ Speak for yourself only, some cynics would say on merely seeing the headline of this piece.

CM Amarinder Singh's Demand, Central Government should give 10-10 Thousand Rupees to the Poor -

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday demanded the Central Government to provide ten thousand rupees to the poor

The Push to Modernize California Courts Hits a Budgetary Wall

The California Judicial Council's push for a digital courthouse is up in the air as the judiciary faces $216 million in budget cuts due to the viral pandemic.

Man found murdered in Nagpur with head smashed in

Nagpur: Aman was found dead with his head smashed in at Pardi area of Maharashtra’s Nagpur city, police said on Friday. The body of an unidentified man in his 20s was found by locals in the area on Thursday morning, following which the police were alerted, deputy commissioner of police (zone 5) Neelotpal said. According […]

Life and death in lockdown: Pictures from around India

Restrictions confining people to their homes entered the 66 day on Friday as the number of coronavirus cases steadily increases.

From Rashami Desai To Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Asit Kumarr Modi, TV Celebs Answer If ‘Working From Home Is The New Normal’

Even though the Maharashtra government has considered requests from the film and TV industries to resume work safely after the lockdown, there's still the COVID-19 scare. So should shooting from hom

Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Struck Earth at ‘Deadliest Possible Angle,’ New Research Suggests

When the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit Earth, it struck at an angle that maximised its destructive potential, according to new computer simulations of the catastrophic event.

Inmate stabbed child abuser with metal chisel because he 'woke up in a bad mood'

Convicted rapist David Allan stabbed child abuser Emanuel Spitari in HMP Frankland, near Durham, because he 'woke up in a bad mood' and did not like the paedophile

Maharashtra Government To Provide Aid To Help Restart Entertainment Industry

The Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association shared a press release that stated that Maharashtra state government will be providing aid to help restart the entertainment industry.

Woman, 28, makes court appearance over alleged murder of her partner in Langley Mill

A provisional trial date has been set

The Tenors’ Clifton Murray is learning how technology connects us – and can deliver a great performance

I think a lot of people are overcoming their limitations in terms of what they think they can and cannot do, Murray says

Van Jones: Forget the KKK, it's the 'white, liberal Hillary Clinton supporter' we should worry about

CNN's Van Jones said Friday it's not the Ku Klux Klan members who wear racism on their sleeves but the white liberals who pretend they're not racist who pose the real threat to black Americans.

CNN's Van Jones: White, Liberal Hillary Voters More Dangerous Than the KKK

Van Jones declared a typical "white, liberal Hillary Clinton supporter" poses a greater threat to black Americans than the Ku Klux Klan.

Greece Will Welcome Tourists Back, But Not Americans

Visitors from nearly 30 countries can travel to Greece as early as June 15

'Step Up: High Water' Picked Up at Starz After YouTube Cancellation

Tricia Helfer joins the show, which will be reimagined -- and retitled -- for Season 3

DCU students will be able to book flexible campus accommodation for as little as one night

Students attending Dublin City University (DCU) in the autumn are being offered a flexible approach to campus accommodation including booking for specific days, weeks or months for the academic year ahead.

Can create excellence once we have sports culture: Kiren Rijiju

More sports News: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday stressed on the importance of fitness, saying more than 1.6 lakh schools have got registered under the Fit Indi

Everything You Need to Know About the Messy 'X-Men' Timeline After 'Dark Phoenix,' Explained

If you think the timeline of the "X-Men" films doesn't make sense, you'd be correct -- and "Dark Phoenix" doesn't really add much clarity

Google Camera APK Download for Nokia Smartphones (Android 10 support) & HDR processing fix

On this page, we will provide Google Camera APK download links for all compatible Nokia Smartphones including the latest Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2, Nokia 8.1, Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 5.1 Plus, and others. These all are working APKs tested and uploaded from the smartphone.

Bajrang leader, 3 others booked for 'assaulting' boy, forcing him to chant "Jai Sriram" in Karnataka

 A 25-year old local Bajrang Dal leader and three minor boys have been booked on charges of threatening and assaulting a boy and forcing him to chant 'Jai Sriram' in Dakshina Kannada district in

Bajrang Dal leader, 3 others booked for 'assaulting' boy, forcing him to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Karnataka

A right wing activist who assaulted a minor boy for not chanting 'Jai Shri Ram’, at Kadumata school near Kolnadu in Vittal police station limits, was arrested on Friday by Vittal police. 25 year-old

Travel disruptions challenge global transplant deliveries

Over the past two months, as air travel ground to a halt, Mishel Zrian has crisscrossed the Atlantic and the United States dozens of times, sleeping in empty airports and unable to return home to see

Lionel Messi names his priority signing to ensure renewal at Barcelona

Messi names his priority signing for the summer in Barcelona. On the 26th of May, Borussia Dortmund faced Bayern Munich at the Signal Iduna Park and the cl...

Families to be reunited as Wales eases coronavirus lockdown from Monday

First Minister Mark Drakeford will confirm the lifting of some restrictions when he gives an update at lunchtime

Pakistan saw a record 2,636 coronavirus cases, 57 deaths in last 24 hours: Dr Mirza

The greatest number of patients on ventilators — 157 — has also been recorded

'83 Starring Ranveer Singh As Kapil Dev WON'T Release In Theatres Immediately Post Lockdown; Director Kabir Khan Reveals Details

Kabir Khan's sports drama '83 starring Ranveer Singh was to release on April 10, 2020. However, due to the lockdown, the film got postponed

Grupo Supervielle: 1Q Earnings Snapshot

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) _ Grupo Supervielle SA (SUPV) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $7.4 million. The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based bank said it had earnings of 8 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 26 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts …

Buy TVS Motor Company; target of Rs 422: ICICI Securities

ICICI Securities is bullish on TVS Motor Company has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 422 in its research report dated May 29, 2020.

United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs under fresh restructuring

United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs under fresh restructuring

Metropolis Healthcare Q4 net profit declines 56% to Rs 15.49 crore

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 34.84 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, Metropolis Healthcare said in a BSE filing.

US judge won't lift 50-person cap on Nevada church services

A federal judge rejected a rural Nevada church’s request Friday for an emergency injunction that would allow it to exceed Gov. Steve Sisolak’s 50-person cap on religious gatherings.

Krakatau Steel books first profit in eight years

The company booked US$74.1 million in profit in the first quarter this year, a major switch from the $62.3 million loss it suffered in the same period last year, as its cost of revenue and administrative expenses dropped 39.8 percent and 41.5 percent respectively.

'They wanted to like her': Sen. Martha McSally in worse shape in Arizona than Trump

The growing political threat to Sen. Martha McSally was magnified by a focus group of women voters who expressed visceral opposition to supporting the Arizona Republican in November, even as some were open to backing President Trump.

The best players in each position in the Premier League this season

The best players in each position in the Premier League this season so far.  The English top-flight is slated to make a return next month.The Premier League is set to be back on our weekly television from June 17th onwards according to reports. If the restart goes according to plan, the Premier League will become the 2nd of Europe’s top 5 leagues to stage a return after the Bundesliga.Also read: Premier League set to return with two fixtures reportedly revealed #PL Shareholders also approved a proposal that would see all 92 remaining matches broadcast live in the UK by the League’s existing broadcast partnersFull statement: https://t.co/RAY1idO9sH pic.twitter.com/4NXRsw2XBL— Premier League (@premierleague) May 28, 2020 With 92 games still to go, let us take this opportunity to refresh your memory and remind you of the best players who have featured in the English top-flight this season so far. With that out of the way, let us now look at the best players in each position in the Premier League this season.Goal…

Konterman rejected Real Madrid move to avoid learning Spanish

The Dutch defender was a key player for Beenhakker's Feyenoord side and he couldn't believe Real Madrid's offer to sign him.

ISKCON snubs Shemaroo's apology, proceeds with legal action against Surleen Kaur's comedy video

Author: How left-wing governors are using science as a smoke screen for their own agenda

While it is “very clear” the science pertaining to the novel coronavirus has not been fully understood, left-wing politicians are still claiming that broad lockdowns are justified, an environmental expert argued on “The Ingraham Angle.”

Trump’s social media executive order, explained

It won’t hold up in court. That’s not the point.

Michael Jordan, Steph Curry, Charles Barkley and all the other big names we would want to see tee it up with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson

There will be more marquee matches involving Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. So we decided to make up our dream matches.

FPJ Edit: Mitigating the hardships of migrants

World's largest all-electric plane completes its maiden flight

The modified Cessna flew for 30 minutes over Washington state in the US

US Court Approves FX-Rigging Lawsuit Against 15 Big Banks

A United States court has agreed on permitting institutional investors to pursue a class-action lawsuit against 15 major banks for rigging forex rates.

Supercross returns to racing this weekend in Utah

Supercross followed other sports around the world in shutting down during the coronavirus pandemic.

Are You a CBSE Student? Take your Class 10 and 12 Board Exams From Anywhere Now

To ease the examination process and aid in maintaining social distancing norms, CBSE has added 10,000 new examination across the country.

Cristiano Ronaldo expecting baby no.5 as partner Georgina appears to be pregnant

Cristiano Ronaldo's Georgina partner Georgina appears to be pregnant with her second child. The 26-year-old shared a picture but found a way to hide her bump.

U. of Virginia announces in-person classes set for August

The University of Virginia announced Thursday that its campus will reopen for some in-person classes in August, with the face-to-face instruction ending by Thanksgiving.

Big B shares behind the scenes picture from ‘Gulabo Sitabo’

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Friday shared a behind-the-scenes picture from his upcoming comedy-drama 'Gulabo Sitabo.'

Anne Hegerty stuns Britain's Brightest Celebrity Family viewers with new hair transformation

She wore it much longer than usual

‘Even to this day, words can’t describe him’ – Gabby Agbonlahor on his hate for Roberto Di Matteo

'Even to this day, words can't describe him' - Gabby Agbonlahor on his hate for Roberto di Matteo

Rethinking Covid-19 testing strategy

As the economy reopens, testing of asymptomatic cases must be rapidly expanded to break the transmission chain

Most court cases will resume with caution after circuit breaker, but remote hearings remain: Chief Justice

SINGAPORE: Most court cases will resume on Jun 8, after about two months of suspended activity with only urgent and essential cases being heard. ...

Ladakh standoff: IAF deploys Chinook heavy-lift choppers near China border

Given the treacherous terrains in the Northeast, particularly Arunachal Pradesh, the deployment of the Chinook helicopters is being seen as the capacity build-up and boosting of assets.

Reviving Jet Airways: Long list of suitors surprises. But the big question remains

The list includes a few known, and some unknown names, and even an airline

Twin depression alert in Arabian Sea as monsoon draws closer

Low-pressure areas at both ends seen intensifying

Volkswagen Looks East To China, Pledges €2bn To Boost Beijing's Electric, New Energy Vehicle Market

The world's largest automaker group is set to enter the Chinese market as rival motor companies compete for a top spot in the world's largest car market, the company...

'The High Note' Soundtrack Might Just Be The Album Of The Summer

In The High Note, Tracee Ellis Ross plays Grace Davis, a famous singer in the third decade of her career. She's joined by her assistant, Maggie (Dakota Johnson), who keeps everything running smoothly for Grace, while dreaming of becoming a music…

Indian Railways start Tatkal, 4-month advance bookings in these 230 trains

The modifications shall be implemented with effect from 8 am of train booking date of May 31 onwards.Tatkal quota allocation of seats to roadside stations etc will be same as in regular time tabled trains

Covid-19: With record 116 deaths in 24 hours, Maharashtra's toll crosses 2,000

The total number of cases also surpassed 62,000-mark after 2,683 more cases were reported since Thursday.A record 8,381 patients have been discharged after recovering from the highly contagious virus in the last 24 hours, said a health official

Astronomers predict bombardment from asteroids and comets in another planetary system

The planetary system around star HR8799 is remarkably similar to our Solar System. A research team led by astronomers from the University of Groningen and SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research has used this similarity to model the delivery of materials by asteroids, comets and other minor bodies within the system. Their simulation shows that the four gas planets receive material delivered by minor bodies, just like in our Solar System.

Astronomers predict bombardment from asteroids and comets in other planetary system

The planetary system around star HR8799 is remarkably similar to our solar system. It has four gas giants in between two asteroid belts. A research team led by RuG and SRON used this similarity to model ...

FG to pay jobless youths N20,000 monthly to sweep markets, clear gutters

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja In a bid to curb the high rate of unemployment in the country, the Federal Government has rolled out a scheme which will see unemployed youths in rural areas earning N20,...

Bollywood news on May 29: Shah Rukh Khan contributes for Amphan-hit Bengal, Katrina signs superhero film and more

Shah Rukh Khan is the ambassador of West Bengal, which has been severely hit by cyclone Amphan.

EU's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Continue To Fall As Coal Ditched

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU continued their fall in 2018, the latest year for which comprehensive data is available, according to a new report from Europe's environment watchdog. Emissions fell by 2.1% compared with 2017, to a level 23% l...

The American Workplace Is Reopening. Are Employers Ready?

Ready or not, American workplaces are revving into action. Battered by the economic costs of the lockdown, governors are easing closure orders and allowing businesses to reopen. But what will the post-pandemic office look like?

The cop who killed George Floyd has a long record of police brutality

A 46-year old black man named George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis on Monday, May 25, 2020. A police officer named Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck, after vaguely accusing hi…

Tributes paid to Wolverhampton doctor and hospice pioneer, 93

Tributes have been paid to a retired doctor who helped found Compton Hospice and who has died at the age of 93.

Vale Hong Kong as CCP overlords take control

China’s National People’s Congress has approved a draft resolution that paves the way for anti-sedition laws to be enacted in Hong Kong. The laws will end Hong Kong’s autonomy by banning “acts and activities” considered to be a threat to China’s national security, and will permit “national security agencies” to operate in Hong Kong.

'What's More Important? Cricket or Dealing With Coronavirus?' - BCCI, ICC in Heated Dispute Over Tax Exemption

If BCCI fails to secure the tax exemption, ICC has reportedly threatened to take away the hosting rights for the marquee event from India.