TCG accused of short-changing PE investors in Haldia Petrochem

In 2015-16, the West Bengal government decided to transfer its stake in Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL), then a joint venture, to NRI businessman Purnendu Chatterjee’s The Chatterjee Group (TCG), bri

Investors fear cryptocurrency CEO accused of stealing millions could be on the run

A man accused of stealing millions from Bitcoin investors appears to have made a run for it.

500 National Guard troops deployed in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, May 29 — Five hundred National Guard soldiers and airmen have been deployed in the northern US cities of Minnesota and St Paul after three nights of violent protests over the police killing of an African American man, the force said today. “Our troops are trained to protect life,...

BJP condemns slash in salaries of TS government employees

BJP State Chief and Karimanagar MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday condemned the government's decision to cut salaries

Why 'Bake Off' Judge Benoit Never Guessed His Job Would Land Him A Role On TV

Bake Off: The Professionals’ new series is well under way, and has been tiding us over until the next series of actual Bake Off arrives (which may not even be this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic). The show, which sees pairs of professional…

MDC Alliance judgement open doors for more recalls of Chamisa's defiant MPs

High Court Judge Tawanda Chitapi has dismissed with costs application by MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa seeking to bar the recall of its legislators from Pa...

Better Buy: Magellan Midstream Partners vs. NuStar Energy

A midstream player that's changed its business or one that's stuck to its knitting? The choice isn't easy with both offering 9%+ yields.

USD/CAD holds steady, up little around 1.3770 amid weaker oil prices

The USD/CAD pair edged higher on Friday, albeit lacked any strong follow-through and remained confined in a three-day-old trading range. A sharp fall

Government aiming to reopen all schools in late August

The Taoiseach says the Government intends to reopen all schools at the start of the next academic...

Two New Asian Giant Hornet Sightings in Pacific Northwest

The sightings, both of individual dead hornets, expand the area currently being patrolled by scientists hoping to track and eradicate the invasive insect

PHOTOS: Protesters rally in downtown Phoenix amid George Floyd's and Dion Johnson's death

The protest for the death of George Floyd began on Thursday at 7 p.m. and lasted into the early hours of Friday morning. On Friday evening, a vigil for Dion Johnson, a 28-year-old man who was shot an killed by DPS troopers Monday, led to a march and rally at Phoenix police headquarters.

KCR launches last phase of Rs 1 trn Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation project

The project is designed to lift as much as 180 thousand million cubic feet of water from the River Godavari

'Quiz': TV Review

Writer James Graham and director Stephen Frears tackle a real-life 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' cheating scandal in their AMC limited series starring Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford and Michael Sheen.

Union tourism minister meets online travel agents, discusses post-lockdown protocols

Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel met a delegation of leading online travel agents (OTAs) of the country to discuss calibrated opening of hotels and accommodation units.

S&P 500: Futures defend 3K mark amid risk-off, eyes on Trump’s China speech

The futures on the S&P 500 index are nursing losses above the 3000 level, as the bears take a breather following the slump overnight. The US futures r

Man who stole thousands from Ballarat businesses is jailed

A 28-year-old father who stole thousands of dollars worth of items from Ballarat retail stores has been jailed for his "premeditated and persistent" crime spr...

Lifeguards warn of increase in deaths by drowning

The Portuguese Federation of Lifeguards has recorded 46 deaths from drowning in Portugal since the beginning of the year, 18 more than in the same period last year, warning of the “very serious problem” related to the beaches remaining unattended.

Coronavirus News: Social distancing concerns for subways, MTA services once NYC begins to reopen

As New York City still waits to enter Phase 1 of reopening, there is still no plan announced on how exactly people are supposed to socially distance themselves on the subway.

Jogi suffers cardiac arrest, condition deteriorates further

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi's health deteriorated on late Wednesday night after he suffered a major cardiac arrest. Dr Sunil Khemka, Director of the private hospital where Jogi is admitted, said in a medical bulletin that the doctors

Lisa Kudrow's 'Space Force' Character Will Remind You Of Phoebe Buffay

Light spoilers for Space Force Season 1 ahead. Steve Carell may be the heart and soul of his new Netflix series with The Office creator Greg Daniels, but Lisa Kudrow’s Space Force character Maggie Naird adds an unexpected level of mystery to the…

This solar charger works anywhere to power up your devices in just minutes

Hunting around for an outlet or a power battery when you’re trying to charge your phone or tablet is always an annoyance. But when you’re out in the world hiking or camping or traveling, finding an…

Kia Seltos Prices Likely To Go Up By Rs. 50,000 – Here’s Why!

Kia Seltos will likely see its second price increase in the domestic market between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 50,000 soon

Punjab Opp parties oppose move to hike fee in medical colleges

A day after Punjab Cabinet decided to increase the fees in the States medical colleges, both private and Government, the opposition parties have opposed the move. State’s principal opposition party, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has accused the Government of buckling under pressure of the “medical

Tivoli incursion: ten years on | Soldier thought he’d never see kids again

A Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier who was battling for the State and his own life during the May 2010 Tivoli Gardens incursion says he thought he would never see his kids again. During a recent interview with The Gleaner, the military man, with...

J&K beset with admin inertia, people suffering: Kamal

National Conference on Thursday expressed concern over the state of affairs in J&K saying over the past 10 months J&K continues to grapple with

Can the All-New Acura TLX Type S Really Take on the BMW M340i?

The all-new Acura TLX Type S is here and it brings good looks and unique take to the fight against the BMW M340i.

In agony, families await DNA results of plane crash victims

Demand to be given anothe­r specim­en so 'faster' tests may be conduc­ted in Lahore­

Isuzu expects pick-up demand in Thailand to drop 35%

With sales significantly impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak, Isuzu expects that the demand for pick-up trucks and other light commercial vehicles (LCV) in

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma hosting live-stream premiere of Broadway musical 'Allegiance' starring George Takei and Lea Salonga

In partnership with Broadway On Demand, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will receive 25% of every ticket sold as a donation.

Manipur BJP Govt inducts NPF MLA as cabinet minister amid lockdown

The development comes nearly two months after Manipur Deputy Chief Minister, Y. Joykumar Singh, of the National People’s Party (NPP) was stripped of his portfolios.

Boris Johnson had little choice but to back Dominic Cummings

The controversy over Boris Johnson’s aide exposes the government’s basic design flaw

Emmerdale's Eden Taylor-Draper reveals backlash ahead for Belle as her affair with Jamie is exposed

Andrea has actually known for a while about Jamie's affair

May 29: Five years of Buhari, a waste – Secondus

National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has described the five years’ administration Buhari

Judge demands Capital One release Mandiant cyberforensic report on data breach | ZDNet

Attorneys suing the company will now have access to the report in preparation for a potential trial.

Coronavirus: Five statistics that show how far Ayrshire has come in fight against COVID-19

Lockdown measures have been eased - but has much changed in Ayrshire?

USDA’s SNAP Benefits Can Used In 25 States, DC To Buy Groceries From Amazon

SNAP benefits will now work for buying groceries on Amazon and other associated partners in up to 25 states.

Costco to bring back free samples next month – but it's not going to be like it was

"It's not going to be where you go and just pick up an open sample with your fingers," said Costco's CFO.

Kilmarnock prisoners released early as part of coronavirus emergency

The inmates were released early to help make jails safer during the pandemic.

Swiss National Bank Buys 600 Shares of FirstCash Inc (NYSE:FCFS)

Swiss National Bank increased its stake in shares of FirstCash Inc (NYSE:FCFS) by 0.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 82,812 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 600 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned about […]

Cambuslang seal return of keeper Stewart as he's reunited with boss Campbell

The shot-stopper is one of three new signings for The Lang in recent weeks

Coronavirus news live - 377 more dead in the UK and lockdown latest

Here, we bring you the live updates on the latest news, developments and guidance on the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus | No govt. approval needed for COVID-19 tests: Gujarat HC

In a relief to private doctors and people, the Gujarat High Court on Friday said that there was no need to take approval of the government for carrying out coronavirus tests if doctors recommend it. T

PMC, PCMC to help PMPML pay 2,200 daily wage workers

As reported by The Indian Express earlier, over the past fortnight, the PMPML had asked these workers to sit at home as the undertaking had no work for them amid the nationwide lockdown.

Hennepin County Attorney: There Might Not Be a Criminal Charge Here

The video of a Minneapolis police officer pinning an unarmed

Space Force review – Steve Carell parody fails to reach orbit

Unfunny, nowhere near as bonkers as the real thing and saved only by John Malkovich, who knows what planet the makers of this Trump-adjacent satire were on

Near miss as timber falls from Cork City building

Shoppers had a lucky escape after timberwork crashed onto the pavement outside a busy Cork City centre shop.

30 more deportees arrive from the US

JUST under 30 deportees from the United States arrived in the island yesterday, as the Am...

SPONSORED: Government action at home and abroad helps cope with Covid

The UK Government has been working round the clock to help people through Coronavirus at home and abroad.

Recent Hiring Data Shows Gaming And Esports Companies Not Immune To Economic Woes

Consumers are turning to gaming and esports companies for entertainment during difficult times. So how are these companies faring during the pandemic?

New study reveals long-term impact of disaster-related school closures

Interrupting schooling has deep and long-lasting effects on children, shows a study from Oxford, which is based on research, into the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, that has relevance for other disasters, ...

The Moers Festival: digital this time, but also very analog

Drum set-like disinfectant dispensers, singers behind plexiglass and a mascot from a parallel universe: The Moers Festival is dealing with its first audience-free edition imaginatively.

Covid-19: MJC recommends that mosques stay closed for another month

The Muslim Judicial Council has recommended that mosques stay closed for another month due to the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Nifty 50 June Futures (9,404)

The Indian benchmark indices i.e. the Nifty spot and the Sensex spot indices are trading with a downward bias. The Nifty spot is down by 0.2 per cent whereas the Sensex spot is down by 0.4 per cent. A

Young men seen releasing balloons into the sea off Plymouth Hoe

Shocked bystander believes that as many as 50 were dropped into the water - posing a threat to marine life

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD – Falling on Friday? [Video]

The broad dollar weakness is really helping Cable bulls at the moment, so much so that there is a renewed prospect of continued recovery. In the past

Hostel owner Safestay positive it can welcome back guests under new plans

London-listed hostel owner Safestay has said it plans to reopen over the course of the year but with major changes to the experience for customers, the company said.

Bear captured after chase through residential neighbourhood in Barrie

Police urged residents in a Barrie neighbourhood to remain in their homes as they chased black bear that was roaming through backyards in the area on Friday morning.

Kogi vows to stop violence against children

Kogi state government says it will not relent to stop violence against children by using a multi-sectoral approach to ensure that the menace is drastically reduced in the state.

Madhuri Dixit BREAKS Silence On Long-Time Rumoured Rivalry With Sridevi: “We’re Not Racehorses…”

Amid the ongoing lockdown, everyone’s trying to improve their skills and Bollywood actors are no different. One such actor is Madhuri Dixit, who is working on her cooking skills, is indulging in m

Apollo Crews, Nigerian born wrestler, wins 1st WWE title after beating Andrade

Apollo Crews has been crowned the winner of the United States Championship. The 32-year-old emerged winner in the WWE for the first time since he made his debut

Schalk Burger opens up on THAT autograph picture with Siya Kolisi as a schoolboy

Former Springbok flank Schalk Burger has opened up on a photo of him signing an autograph for a young Siya Kolisi.

15 Must-Watch Classic Films Available On HBO Max

The new streaming service HBO Max has arrived, and with it a host of new high-quality TV and movie properties. Here are 15 classic must-watch films on the new service.

Govt plan new deal with private hospitals before second wave of coronavirus

The government will seek to negotiate a new deal with private hospitals from the end of June.

Newsnight at war with BBC bosses as Ofcom face demands to probe Emily Maitlis rant about Dominic Cummings after corporation rules out formal investigation

The corporation has been 'flooded' with more than 20,000 complaints about the Newsnight host - but this figure includes thousands of emails from her supporters who feel she was badly treated.

Sony Still Has 'Much More to Share' After Next Week's PS5 Games Showcase

Just the beginning

Relocating Almajirai not enough, NHRC tells northern govs

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission on Friday advised governors of northern states not to just relocate Almajirai to their states of origin but to also develop programmes t...

COVID-19 robot patrol rolled out in Belgian hospitals

ANTWERP (Reuters) - Robots that speak more than 53 languages, detect fever and determine if people are wearing face masks properly have been rolled out in Belgium as a first line of control in hospitals and shops.

Nearly £5m will be spent relaunching scheme helping get region's rough sleepers off the streets and into safe accommodation during pandemic

Leaders agreed to spend nearly £5 million to relaunch A Bed Every Night

Ponmagal Vandhal Twitter Review: Here’s What The Viewers Feel About The Jyotika Starrer!

Ponmagal Vandhal, the legal drama featuring Jyotika in the lead role has finally released on Amazon Prime after battling several controversies over its release. The movie is now exclusively available for Prime members and has become the first Tamil film to premiere directly on Amazon Prime.

Nifty view & stock calls by Nilesh Jain of Anand Rathi: Buy Titan, HCL Tech

If Nifty is unable to surpass its previous swing high of 9584.5, we can expect profit booking at higher levels

Skoda ANB Sedan (2021 Rapid) Looks “Absolutely Fantastic” – Zac Hollis

Skoda will launch what has been codenamed the ANB before the end of 2021 and it could act as a replacement to the existing Rapid or sold along with it

France opposed guidelines on EU presidency sponsorships

Internal document shows diplomats questioned whether the secretariat of the Council of the EU was legally allowed to write guidelines on the financing of the six-month rotating EU presidency activities.

France opposed guidelines on EU presidency sponsorships

Internal document shows diplomats questioned whether the secretariat of the Council of the EU was legally allowed to write guidelines on the financing of the six-month rotating EU presidency activities.

1,581 test positive for coronavirus in Saudi Arabia

The ministry also reported 2,460 recoveries and 17 deaths

Govt should provide relief to healthcare: Dr PC Reddy, founder chairman, Apollo Hospitals

Dr Reddy believes the country must be mindful of the galloping growth of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) crisis which is going to be another huge health burden.

East African Portland Cement To Fire More Employees

The East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) has announced fresh lay offs through voluntary early retirement for all employees.According to acting managing director Stephen Nthei, the scheme i

Swedish high schools to re-open on June 15: PM Lofven

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish high schools will re-open for on-site education on June 15 after having been closed since mid-March to limit the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country, the prime minister said on Friday.

Reveal Group is First and Only Partner to Achieve Blue Prism "Double Platinum" Capability Certification

Company Sets New Standard for Intelligent Automation Delivery CapabilitiesNEW YORK & SYDNEY — Reveal Group, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Intelligent Automation deployments, today announced that it has been recognized by Blue Prism (AIM: PRSM) as the first and only certified Double Platinum Capability and Delivery Provider in the world.

Malaysia-Turkey to collaborate to develop Covid-19 vaccine, says PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― Malaysia is prepared to collaborate with Turkey to develop Covid-19 vaccine and related medicines, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. Muhyiddin said he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had also agreed to fully utilise the strength of the two countries...

Beer company bashes Astros with new brew

(Reuters) - Major League Baseball fans deprived of the opportunity to heckle the Houston Astros for the 2017 sign-stealing scandal have been offered the chance to make their point from home by drinking a beer.

"Safer, Quicker" COVID-19 Testing Booth Inaugurated At Bengaluru Hospital

A glove box coronavirus testing booth for swab collection was inaugurated at a Karnataka government hospital in Bengaluru today. The design of the portable booth allows for safer, easier and quicker testing.

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Locks In A Western Release Date

Clear up August 27th

MAPPED | SA’s 14 Covid-19 hotspots – and the areas emerging as new hotspots

The number of Covid-19 hotspots has risen to 14, as seven new districts have shown higher numbers of coronavirus cases, leading to them being reclassified by the Department of Health.

Trastuzumab combined with trimodality treatment does not improve outcomes for patients

Results of the NRG Oncology clinical trial RTOG 1010 indicated that the addition of the monoclonal antibody trastuzumab to neoadjuvant trimodality treatment did not improve disease-free survival (DFS) outcomes for patient with HER2 overexpressing local and locally advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma.

The Executive Order: Government Control Of Private Corporations

If government orders throttle some digital platforms then people can go to other platforms anywhere else in the World. Digital platforms are not restricted by national boundaries within which government orders can be enforced.

Attorney-general: hand over v game over

A COUPLE weeks ago, the sessions court granted a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) on five counts of money laundering involving US$248 million (RM1.08 billion) of 1MDB funds, apparently due to an application by the prosecution for the DNAA.

Remember plus codes? Google’s now making them easier to use

Google Maps is now making it a lot easier to use a feature it added nearly half a decade ago.

Russian police arrest Moscow protesters for second day in a row

Moscow police have arrested at least 20 people in single-person protests to support journalist Ilya Azar, now in jail for 15 days. DW guest columnist Alexander Plushchev was detained for the second time in two days.

Heidi Klum, 46, Looks Like A Teenager While Sunbathing In Her Backyard — New Pic

Heidi Klum's looks like a teenager in new selfies she took while sunbathing in her backyard.

Martin Odegaard's future depends on Zinedine Zidane

The French coach must decide if he wants the Norwegian in his squad for next season

Post-Pandemic Music Industry Predictions: The Consolidation Of Power

The music industry has been slowly consolidating for years, and the pandemic may accelerate this trend. Major financial transactions around mergers, acquisitions and institutional interest estimate the industry value doubling in a decade, but how will this impact festivals, startups and artists?

Real-time strategy game, COVID: The Outbreak, releases today on Steam

Jujubee has announced that its new real-time strategy game, COVID: The Outbreak, will release today on Steam.

1Oak founder’s #ZoomFest invites everyone behind the velvet rope — finally

He created a more inclusive party, not just one for boldface names.

Zoom bombing and fake contact tracing: Feds seeing uptick in crime linked to pandemic

U.S. attorney Nick Hanna says federal investigators are seeing an increase in new types of crime related to the coronavirus pandemic, including Zoom bombing, fake contact tracing and stimulus check fraud.

China's Didi Chuxing raises over $500 million for autonomous driving unit

The ridehailing giant said the round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and marks the first time Didi's autonomous driving business has brought in external funding since it was established.

Study finds increase in pediatric fractures sustained at home during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 social distancing measures, including the closure of schools and parks and the indefinite cancellation of team sports, have led to a nearly 60% decrease overall in pediatric fractures but an increase in the proportion of fractures sustained at home, according to a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

The Flaming Lips – “Flowers Of Neptune 6″ (Feat. Kacey Musgraves)

Earlier this year, the Flaming Lips released a whole new collaborative album with Deap Vally under the name Deap Lips, which was also called Deap Lips. Their most recent full-length album, King's Mouth: Music And Songs, came out last year, first as a vinyl-only Record Store Day exclusive and then a few months later as a proper release. Last month, Wayne Coyne and company shared a cover of George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today" that they did for the movie Arkansas. Today, they're back with a new track all of their own named "Flowers Of Neptune 6," featuring fellow psychedelic luminary Kacey Musgraves. In a press release, Coyne writes: "Flowers Of Neptune 6" track started off as a very evocative series of melodies that Steven Drozd had woven together. The first time he played it for me I was stunned by its emotional flow. The 3 sections (well they seem like sections to me) seemed to hint at an older, mature mind reflecting back into a journey from younger innocence then starting to

The Flaming Lips & Kacey Musgraves Collaborate on New Song "Flowers of Neptune 6"

The Flaming Lips have returned with a new single titled "Flowers of Neptune 6."

Lockdown 5 – Still no respite to the common man’s plight

The lockdown is going to extend further for 5th time, people have already gone hopeless and clueless, and no one knows where to go from here

Due diligence important for residential real estate projects post COVID-19

The pandemic may impact cashflows to real estate projects with delays in customer collections and unwillingness of banks and NBFCs to provide further funding.

UAE to shorten Covid-19 prevention curfew by two hours

DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates will shorten from Saturday by two hours a nightly curfew meant to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the country’s state news agency said on Friday.

Review Of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan To Restart

The Department of Conservation (DOC) and Ngāi Tahu in consultation with the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board have agreed to start a new review of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan.

Review Of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan To Restart

The Department of Conservation (DOC) and Ngāi Tahu in consultation with the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board have agreed to start a new review of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan.

Finance Ministry Perm Sec Guvamatanga splashes US$50k on kitchen suite

Underfire Ministry of Finance and Economic Development secretary George Guvamatanga has splashed a whooping US$50 000 on a kitchen suite makeover at his Harare house, Zim Morning Post can reveal.

Amazon's Crucible Is Looking Like Another Battleborn

Last week, Amazon Games released Crucible, a free-to-play, team-based shooter, to mild excitement. Eight days later, Crucible players are almost nowhere to be found on the (Amazon-owned) Twitch streaming service, a strong sign that the community around the game seems to be already dwindling....

Salesforce Writes Off $25 Million as it Abandons Offices

Salesforce adds that cancelling physical events this fiscal year in favor of virtual experiences cost it $65 million. Salesforce offices meanwhile..

US Dollar Index drops to 2-month lows near 98.20 ahead of Trump

The greenback faces extra selling pressure at the end of the week and is forcing the US Dollar Index (DXY) to recede to fresh 2-month lows in the 98.2

Fed agencies cop mass fail in core systems cyber review

Just one agency gets 'essential eight' tick for financial, HR systems.

All the games on Google Stadia (Update: Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux)

Google's cloud gaming service, Stadia, begins trialing on November 19 — you'll need to buy a $130 Founder's Edition kit to get access — and is

Y House / MMXX Architects

Completed in 2018 in Samokov, Bulgaria. Images by Studio Noise. Y House is a single-family residence with striking views of Rila Mountain, located in the town of Samokov. Designed as a modern interpretation of the...

Y House / MMXX Architects

Completed in 2018 in Samokov, Bulgaria. Images by Studio Noise. Y House is a single-family residence with striking views of Rila Mountain, located in the town of Samokov. Designed as a modern interpretation of the...

Medical certificate required to reenter S. Korea from June

From June, foreign residents of South Korea have to provide a medical certificate showing they do not have symptoms of COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, to reenter the country. The ministry said the new disease control policy applies to people leaving the country after June, including long-term residency permit holders. The certificate has to be issued within the...

‘Less talk, more action’: Malaysian film industry practitioners to Finas

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Members of the local film industry are far from complimentary of the performance of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), and many are hoping that the new leadership announced will bring much needed changes. For actor, director and producer Afdlin...

Saudi Arabia, UN to organise donor conference for Yemen on Tuesday

UN chief, Saudi FM to address the virtual meeting

Rice sowing not progressed much after April 10: Agriculture Ministry data

It may be noted that sowing of rice and other kharif crops is being undertaken amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Although farm activities are exempted from lockdown rules, the reasons are not known yet for slow area coverage under rice.

JPMorgan Agrees To Pay $2.5 Million To Settle A Class Action Lawsuit

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, the customer and commercial branch of JPMorgan, consented to pay $2.5 million to settle a legal claim. The suit is identified with its past choice to consider acquisition of digital currency with its credit cards as loans. Plaintiffs To Get 95% of Harm For quite a…

Saudi Arabia facilitates the return of 450,000 Umrah pilgrims

Over 60,000 were sent back to their countries through special flights during Eid holidays

Britney Spears re-releases 2016 song 'Mood Ring'

May 29 (UPI) -- Britney Spears has re-released a rare 2016 song.

ISIS launches heavy attack near gov’t oil field in southern Raqqa

BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) launched a heavy attack on the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in southern Al-Raqqa on late Thursday, resulting in heavy casualties for all involved. According to a field report from southern Al-Raqqa, the Islamic State launched an attack on the Syrian Army’s positions near the Al-Thawrah Oil Field, which led to a series of intense clashes that lasted for a short while. The report said the Islamic State was able to temporarily penetrate the Syrian Army’s positions before reinforcements from the National Defense Forces (NDF) arrived to help drive back the terrorist combatants in southern Al-Raqqa. At least a half dozen Syrian Arab Army soldiers and over ten Islamic State terrorists were killed during this intense battle. Following this battle, the Russian and Syrian air forces carried out several strikes over the Islamic State’s positions between the Homs and Al-Raqqa governorates.

Species Interactions Are The Hidden Key To Understanding Non-native Plant Impacts

New research published in the journal Science shows that non-native plants interact differently with insects and soil microbes than native plants, which has dramatic consequences for carbon cycling.

Could COVID-19 help push peace forward in Yemen?

While leaders have stalled on a unified response to ending the violence to deal with the virus, several activist groups in Yemen are pushing forward a ceasefire agenda.

Valak malware steals credentials from Microsoft Exchange servers

Classified initially as a malware loader, Valak has morphed into an information stealer that targets Microsoft Exchange servers to rob email login credentials and certificates from enterprises.

COVID-19 attacks and threats on the Police are on the rise

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has thanked Scotland’s communities for the high levels of co-operation shown during this challenging period.

Indore: Mittal Appliances manager found dead in flat's bathroom

Preliminary investigation revealed that Albert hailed from Chennai and was staying here for a few years.

Richard Fowler: George Floyd is latest in a long line of victims of deadly epidemic of racism

For far too long, African-Americans have led the fight for racial justice and equity. The news over the last three months makes it clear that white racial animus can only end when white Americans make the choice to be anti-racist.

Shuttered salons and silent scissors! Beauty and grooming industry looks at bleak future

The Uttar Pradesh government had allowed salons to open but not beauty parlours, which caused more confusion than clarity to shop owners.

GetSwift: A Smart Bet On The Post-Corona Delivery Revolution

GetSwift’s Growth Has Accelerated After Coronavirus Led to More Deliveries and Delivery Model Becomes Widespread Post-Coronavirus. Restaurants Prefer Controllin

Prepare for Blastoff: Kathleen Felix-Hager Outfits ‘Space Force’

"Space Force" on Netflix stars Steve Carell in the new comedy.

Spain reports two new COVID-19 deaths, total at 27,121

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain’s Health Ministry said recorded deaths from the coronavirus outbreak reached 27,121 on Friday, increasing by two in the last 24 hours.

05 THINGS TO DO TODAY

A virtual world tour — that might sound positively depressing to a fan of live music — but hey, something’s better than nothing.

Migrant crisis in SC: SG Mehta invokes vultures, prophets of doom, Sibal says don’t make it personal

“Some High Courts”, Mehta said, “are running a parallel government”, alluding to the fact that many High Courts had questioned the governments at the state and the Centre on their handling of the Covid crisis.

Man found dead at work on business park

Tragic discovery was made during the early hours

Singapore-China to open essential travel corridor in early June

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore and China plan to reopen essential travel for business and official purposes between the two countries early next month, they said in a joint statement on Friday.

Some sectors of Australian economy will need additional support - PM Morrison

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Some sectors of Australia’s economy will require additional stimulus, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday.

Young mum, 21, left dripping with blood from horrific head wound after man, 30, attacked her in street with bottle

A YOUNG mum was left with blood pouring from her head after a thug hit her with a glass bottle near her home in the Isle of Wight. Jamie Simpson, 30, yesterday pleaded guilty to attacking 21-year-o…

Forecast: Pleasant conditions expected through the weekend

Breezy trade winds with mainly windward showers are expected through the weekend.

Jolovan Wham donates S$1 more than what Jo Teo required of him

Jolovan Wham donates S$1 more than what Jo Teo required of him

Saumitra Singh Announces His Debut Feature On Biker Anam Hashim, Who Does Stunts As A Sport!

Director Saumitra Singh, who earlier helmed two award-winning short films The Wallet and Painful Pride is now gearing up for his grand feature debut titled Anam. The film is based on a 21-year old girl, who does stunts as a sport. Thus, making Anam India’s first sports stunt film. However, the cast hasn’t been locked

Probing the secret forces of pericytes

Leiden researchers found a way to measure the tiny forces exerted by pericytes, one of the most elusive, hard to research cell types, which occur in tiny blood vessels. Building on this fundamental science, ...

GAA Top 20: Munster Football - Kerry's Princes of the Pigskin are in a class of their own

Cork supporters won’t be happy, but we’re dealing in facts and they point to an overwhelming superiority for Kerry over their neighbours.

Microsoft introduces major Azure Cosmos DB changes

Microsoft has announced significant updatesto its NoSQL platform.

Gujarat: 17 detained for publicly flogging minor in Chhota Udepur district

The girl was flogged with sticks on May 21 by her relatives, including her paternal uncle and cousins, for allegedly eloping with a youth from the same village, police said.

COVID-19 Intensifies the Urgency to Expand Sustainable Energy Solutions Worldwide

Despite accelerated progress over the past decade, the world will fall short of ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030 unless efforts are scaled up significantly, reveals the new Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA) the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), […]

PSL Teams to Return To Training Next Week?

The Premier Soccer League is yet to officially communicate their plans for the resumption of the 2019/20 season, but according to Siya sources, clubs are already underway with preparations to return to training.

E.U.’s Coronavirus Recovery Plan Also Aims to Fight Climate Change

The proposed package would boost clean energy and transport to help the continent become carbon neutral by 2050

Microsoft mitigates Windows 10 2004 known issue impacting DISM

Microsoft acknowledged and mitigated a new Windows 10 known issue affecting the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool used to service Windows images prior to deployment.

ESPN Analyst: Patrick Mahomes Needs 3 Super Bowls To Claim GOAT Status Over Tom Brady

ESPN analyst Dominique Foxworth revealed what he believes Patrick Mahomes needs to accomplish in order to become the greatest of all time.

Can Pneumatic Compression Help You Recover Faster?

Can fancy-looking air-filled boots play a role in our workout recovery? I asked physiology expert Dr. Jeff Martin to take a deep dive with me to find out

Dormant ‘zombie fires’ are burning in the Arctic again

Fierce fires that have lain dormant for months are igniting once again across the Arctic region. The so-called “zombie fires,” which are remnants of record blazes seen last year, may be

Dubai Culture museums to welcome visitors from June 1

Dubai Culture is committed to enforcing all preventive measures to ensure the wellbeing of visitors and museum employees.

Sundaram-Clayton Ltd posts 23.43% rise in Q4 standalone net

The city-based TVS Group company had registered net profits at Rs 50.27 crore during corresponding quarter previous year.

Court rules Bendigo Bank small business loans were 'unfair'

Federal Court finds Bendigo Bank breached unfair contracts provisions after ASIC probe, in a ruling that will apply to all lenders across Australia.

Heightened interaction between neolithic migrants and hunter-gatherers in Western Europe

This study reports new genome-wide data for 101 prehistoric individuals from 12 archaeological sites in today's France and Germany, dating from 7000-3000 BCE, and documents levels of admixture between expanding early Neolithic farmers and local hunter-gatherers seen nowhere else in Europe.

Manufacturers' New Orders Posted Widespread Declines In April

New orders for durable goods plunged 17.2 percent in April following a 16.6 percent tumble in March. New orders for nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft,

War hero McRaven tells MIT grads they're the 'real heroes'

William McRaven, the retired U.S. Navy admiral who directed the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, told members of MIT's graduating class Friday that they are the “real heroes” who will save the world

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Mira Road cops beat COVID-19, welcomed with flowers and applause

Redesigned leather Apple Watch bands could be coming soon

A new set of leather Apple Watch bands surfaced online in a variety of colors and a redesigned no-loop feel.

Cops to hunt out authors of inflammatory letter

SHILLONG: Urban Affairs Minister Hamlet Dohling said that he has spoken to the police in the Special Branch to conduct an investigation into an inflammatory letter written by a couple of persons from outside the state who made indecent comments again

These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week

These were the 10 European tech stories this week

Xiaomi RedmiBook 16: Retailers start selling AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir series laptop from US$715.99; RedmiBook 13 and RedmiBook 14 available too

Gearbest and Geekbuying have started selling the Xiaomi RedmiBook 16. Shipping from June 2, the RedmiBook 16 starts at US$715.99 and comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U or Ryzen 7 4700U processor. The RedmiBook 13 and RedmiBook 14 are available, too.

Schoolboy in heartfelt call for annual NHS day in online petition

Child's call for annual celebration to show thanks and remember frontline NHS staff who lost their lives fighting Covid-19.

Ongoing Crisis in Mind, Locust Faces Third Degree Interrogation in This Hilarious Clip

A video that has gone viral on Twitter, shows a man holding on to a locust and interrogating it about its motives.

Indian Dancing Duo ‘Bad Salsa’ Steals The Show On America’s Got Talent With Their Electrifying Performance-VIDEO

Indian dance pair ‘Bad Salsa’ wowed everyone on the premiere of America’s Got Talent season 15, and received a standing ovation from the audience as well as the judges. The video is going viral on social media, you just can't miss it!

Ahmaud Arbery’s killing puts a spotlight on the blurred blue line of citizen’s arrest laws

Laws enabling citizens to apprehend suspects, which date back to medieval England, were historically used in the US to suppress slave revolts.

Serious troubles for Godman web series

Hours after making private the trailer of web series Godman following protests from various quarters for demeaning Brahmins and their faith, the makers muted a few dialogues and re-released the trailer much to the agony of Hindus. Continue Reading →

Affordable New 5G Smartphones Coming To New Zealanders

One week before a range of new 5G smartphones start to hit the shelves around New Zealand, Vodafone is delighting customers with an awesome pre-sale offer in partnership with OPPO.

Langford man facing charges after allegedly fleeing traffic stop

A 38-year-old Langford man is facing numerous charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and getting involved in a two-vehicle collision nearby.The driver of the second vehicle suffered serious . . .

Algorithm quickly simulates a roll of loaded dice

The fast and efficient generation of random numbers has long been an important challenge. For centuries, games of chance have relied on the roll of a die, the flip of a coin, or the shuffling of cards ...

DW&SD Minister launches menstrual hygiene drive

Minister for drinking water & sanitation department Mithilesh Kumar Thakur on Thursday stressed on the need of spreading right information and awareness on women menstrual hygiene. The minister was speaking on the occasion of month-long digital awareness campaign to promote better health for

Google Rescinds Offers To Thousands of Contract Workers

Google, facing an advertising slump caused by the pandemic, has rescinded offers to several thousand people who had agreed to work at the company as temporary and contract workers. From a report: "We're slowing our pace of hiring and investment, and are not bringing on as many new starters as we had...

SRP jawan ‘commits suicide’

As per preliminary investigation, the jawan was worried about his transfer SRP group 3 in Palanpur.

Macro Afternoon

A flat end to the week as the window dressing month end meme takes place across risk assets with most stock markets pulling back here in Asia. Besides the usual end of month reshuffle, risk is still waiting Trump’s policy announcement on China, but it seems he’s too busy having a dummy spit about Twitter instead.

Xiaomi releases Android 10 kernel source code for Mi 8/9 SE, Mi 8/9 Lite & Mi Max 3

Every Android OEM is supposed to make the kernel source code of their device public. With new Android updates, the code is tweaked to support the latest software and the device’s hardware. So when the company rolls out a new Android update, it is mandatory for them to share the updated kernel source code. That’s …

How Lukaku's Mom Handled Age-Cheating Claims

Growing up, former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku faced many age-cheating accusations. Here is how his mother dealt with the claims made against her son.

Rivals see surge in revenue as Coupang reels from COVID-19 damage

South Korean retail giant E-mart’s online store SSG.com said Friday it has witnessed a spike in its business as worried customers are shunning online grocery delivery platforms of Coupang and Market Kurly whose logistics centers reported virus infections recently. According to SSG.com, the number and sales of early morning deliveries on Friday jumped 14 percent and 37 percent, respectively, compared to last w...

Crackdown set vs illegal clinics

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday vowed to mobilize the National Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Immigration to crack down on the illegal medical clinics operating in the country.

Italy’s economy shrinks more than feared

MILAN, May 29 — Italy’s economy shrank 5.3 per cent in the first quarter, much worse than first thought, official data showed today, as the effects of a tough coronavirus lockdown began to be felt. The national statistics institute (ISTAT) said at the end of April it expected the economy to...

Regulator freezes accounts of Mexico's Cruz Azul soccer team

Mexico’s anti-money laundering agency said Friday it has frozen the personal accounts of some of the top directors of first-division soccer team Cruz Azul, saying that “unusual movements were detected

SpaceX, NASA already planning its next astronaut mission following historic launch

SpaceX’s first launch of Crew Dragon with astronauts on board may have to wait a few more days to get off the ground, but that doesn’t mean that the company isn’t already looking forward to the future. Following Demo-2, and if all goes as planned, NASA is expected to certify the Crew Dragon spacecraft for […]

Fiscal deficit for 2019-20 at 4.6%

The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Friday reported fiscal deficit for 2019-20 at 4.6 per cent of the GDP as against 3.8 per cent projected in the revised estimate. Fiscal deficit for the fir

MarTech Minute: Criteo’s Retail Media ad platform, Agilify Training’s virtual Scrum Master course

A quick round up of the latest marketing technology news and announcements.

Man and teenage boy found stabbed to death in UWS apartment building

The 36-year-old man and the boy were found repeatedly stabbed in the neck and chest in the Frederick Douglass Houses at around 8:40 p.m. Thursday.

USD/CHF dives to 4-week lows, around 0.9600 mark amid notable USD supply

The intraday USD selling bias picked up pace during the early European session and pushed the USD/CHF pair to near four-week lows, around the 0.9600 m

Survival Horror Game ‘Maid of Sker’ Delayed to July

Developer Wales Interactive has announced that their upcoming folklore-inspired horror game Maid of Sker has had another delay. Originally, the game was set to be released Q3 2019, but was pushed back to June of this year. Now, the game will be pushed back again into July for its PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC […]

SpiceJet Becomes India's First Carrier to Deliver Essential Supplies, E-Commerce Goods Via Drones

New Delhi (Sputnik): As the coronavirus pandemic has put restrictions on the unessential movement of people and services, drones have spearheaded contactless deliveries...

Siberian zoo sees baby boom during Covid-19 lockdown

A Siberian zoo that closed its doors to visitors for over two months due to Covid-19 says the lockdown has encouraged a baby boom among its animals.

Arjun Kapoor joins Dua Lipa, Jason Derulo to raise COVID-19 funds

Actor Arjun Kapoor will be part of a global effort to raise funds for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The effort also involves

Magic Leap is looking for a new CEO as founder Rony Abovitz is stepping down

Abovitz said in a message on the company’s website that after securing “significant” new funding and pivoting to focus on delivering a spatial computing platform for enterprise clients, both he and the board agreed that a change in his role…

New Observatory Will Track Near-Earth Satellites and Space Debris

With the construction of a new research observatory, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is taking the next step in determining the nature and trajectory of objects in low-Earth orbit as quickly, precisely and reliably as possible. This is fundamental for the future of spaceflight as it is the only way to prevent collisions between objects such as space debris and active satellites.

Tommy Smith departs Sunderland after only three months

Sunderland have confirmed defender Tommy Smith is leaving the club after his short-term deal expired

Men’s health: Importance of regular health screening, medication adherence among Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 – In a world now affected by many non-communicable diseases, there is a need to encourage both genders to go for screening for diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidaemia and subsequently adhering to the treatment plan. Compliance with medication is of great...

VinFast’s first EV seen testing – November 2020 debut

It was previously reported that VinFast has plans to export electric vehicles to the United States in 2021, and we’re finally getting our first look at

ASHA workers launch Statewide stir

Mysore/Mysuru: Condemning the assault on ASHA workers, urging for their protection and also to resolve their problems, ASHA workers under the banner of Karnataka Rajya Samyukta ASHA Karyakartheyara Sangha, Mysuru District Committee, along with All India United Trade Unions Centre (AIUTUC) launched their Statewide struggle this morning.  They submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister B.S....

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's Mt. Everest climb completes 67 years

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on May 29, 1953, became the first to scale the 29,028 foot (8,848 metre) summit of Mount Everest.

High Court's verdict on SEC N Ramesh's case is a lesson to government: Pawan Kalyan

Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan said that he welcomes verdict of the High Court overturning the ordinance issued by the state government on the dismissal of the Andhra Pradesh state election commissioner...

Fortnite concerts may require a ticket in the future - 'Pay to Attend' concept possible

Epic Games might be gearing up to capitalise on the success of Fortnite live events.

Gaffe: Red faces in MHA as whiskey photo uploaded on it's official Facebook page

The other photographs showed NDRF men in orange gear removing an uprooted tree in Deulpur area of Howrah.

Insane Street-Legal 1993 Humvee Slantback Comes With M2 Machine Gun

The upcoming GMC Hummer will share very little with its military ancestors. For starters, GMC's new off-roa...

WATCH LIVE | Mkhize outlines Covid-19 interventions as SA moves to level 3

Health minister Dr Zwelini Mkhize on Friday was expected to hold a press briefing on Covid-19 health interventions as the country moves to lockdown level 3.

BMW M4 GT4 to enter sim-racing world this summer via iRacing platform

The German car maker announced today that they will be adding a new model to the iRacing platform this summer, the BMW M4 GT4

Chris Rock, Rosie Perez urge mask wearing

NEW YORK – Comedian Chris Rock and actress Rosie Perez made a surprise appearance at New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily news conference to underscore his message that the public should wear masks to help curb the coronavirus pandemic. The celebrities, both of whom...

Bengal’s Amphan-Damage Assessment Of Rs 1 Lakh Crore May Be Grossly Inflated, And That’s Why Centre Should Scrutinise It Closely

There are many reasons to doubt this seemingly fantastical Amphan-damage assessment figure of Rs 1 lakh crore.

Santander invests in Brazilian alternative lender a55

Santander InnoVentures, the Spanish banking group’s $200 million corporate venture fund, has invested an undisclosed sum in Latin American alternative small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lender a55.

UNHCR: More support needed to protect refugees, displaced people in MENA

The region hosts large displaced and refugee groups from countries such as Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Yemen. Other groups in need include for instance Sahrawi refugees in Algeria and Malian refugees in Mauritania.

Virtual marketplace helps firms sell wares online

Businesses adapting to lockdown can now sell their products directly to customers online through a virtual marketplace.

Facial reconstruction provides glimpse of priest who died 900 years ago

Experts in the U.K. have reconstructed the face of a priest who died 900 years ago. The priest’s skeleton was discovered at Lincoln Cathedral in England earlier this year. Analysis of the remains

One in seven Brits admit to flouting lockdown rules - for poker, sex and haircuts

For just over two months, the country has been in lockdown, with social distancing measures preventing people seeing loved ones -however some people have found sticking to the rules more difficult than others

Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge developers worked together to improve spellcheck

In a collaboration between Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge engineers, both Chromium-based browsers are getting better spellcheck on Windows.

Tencent raises USD 6 bln in bond offering, pledges investment of USD 70 bln into cloud, AI, cybersecurity

China’s Tencent has raised USD 6 billion through a number of bond offerings, Reuters reported, calling it the largest debt deal by an Asian corporate this year. The notes will be issued on 3 June. About USD 1 billion was raised with 5-year notes, nearly USD 2.3 billion with 10-year notes, USD 2 billion with 30-year notes and USD 750 million with 40-year notes. The 40-year term is a first for the company. 

What COVID-19 means for the Japan-U.S. alliance

With both militaries having to fight the pandemic alongside their existing operations, how can Japan and the U.S. keep deterrence robust?

Many Eastern Cape schools not ready to reopen - national SGB association

Many of the Eastern Cape's 5 000 schools are not ready to reopen because they have not received adequate personal protective equipment, the provincial chairperson of the National Association of School Governing Bodies says.

MSNBC Reporter Claims “Protests” Aren’t “Unruly” as Building Literally Burns Behind Him

Look behind you!

Robodebt: government to refund 470,000 unlawful Centrelink debts worth $721m

Debts raised under the Coalition’s unlawful income-averaging scheme will start to be repaid in July

Stem cell treatments elicit full structural regeneration of the sun-aged skin

For a while now, some plastic surgeons have been using stem cells to treat aging, sun-damaged skin. But while they've been getting good results, it's been unclear exactly how these treatments - using adult stem cells harvested from the patient's own body - work to rejuvenate "photoaged" facial skin.

The Week In Music: The Best Albums, Songs, Performances and More

Featuring Deerhoof, Joyce Manor, Skullcrusher and more

Arrow Video Bringing Vin Diesel Creature Feature ‘Pitch Black’ to 4K Ultra HD This Summer!

Arrow Video breaks into the 4K Ultra HD arena with the upcoming release of Pitch Black, the horror/sci-fi movie from 2000 that introduced us to Vin Diesel‘s Richard B. Riddick. The character, a Furyan convict-turned-antihero monster-slayer, subsequently appeared in 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick and 2013’s Riddick. A fourth film is currently in the works. […]

Govt may keep petroleum prices unchanged

Move aimed at shield­ing oil indust­ry from hefty losses­

Gujarat Administrative Service officer Dhaval Jani tests positive for Covid

Accused of irregularities in the polls, Dhaval Jani was posted with Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) before being deputed on Covid-19 duty.

World's Most Heat-Resistant Material Can Survive Over 4,000 °C

Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology in Russia have created the world's most heat-resistant material, which can be useful for heat-loaded components of aircraft.

MLB announces 2020 Draft schedule

On Friday, Major League Baseball announced that this year’s Draft will be held on June 10-11. Here’s everything you need to know: Broadcast and logistics details The five-round Draft will begin on Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. ET, with both MLB Network and ESPN producing live coverage -- the

Review: Mike DelGuidice releases amazing 'Where Do the Heroes Go?' 

Mike DelGuidice of the Billy Joel tribute band Big Shot and from Billy Joel's live band has released his poignant solo single

This Twitter Trend Is Helping Support The People Protesting George Floyd’s Murder

A Twitter trend where people “match” donations to the Minnesota Freedom Fund has gone viral, with over 27,000 tweets mentioning the organization as of Thursday afternoon and celebrities like Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeting the link to his 3 million followers.

Parliament matters - In Your Service

It was an honour to stand in the House of Commons on behalf of the constituents in Kelowna-Lake Country on May 25 to debate an important motion that would set the path for Parliament for the upcoming months, and potentially years.

A non-destructive method of analysing molecules in cells

When investigating how tumors grow, or how pharmaceuticals affect different types of cells, researchers have to understand how molecules within a cell react—and interact. This is possible with modern ...

From Kasparov to Carlsen: Five of the greatest chess matches ever played

Professional chess has seen some classic matches which have been a masterclass in strategy, tactical thinking, and the art of outwitting your opponent.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Forget 10,000 beds, BMC yet to meet target of 1,500 at SevenHills Hospital

UW creates free, online course for contact tracing to help combat COVID-19

As businesses and public spaces reopen across the nation, the old-school public health detective work known as contact tracing is becoming a major component of the battle to contain the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly COVID-19 disease.

Covid-19 infection survey begins in Portugal

The Covid-19 National Serological Survey began on 25 May and aims to estimate the incidence rate of infection by the new coronavirus in the population residing in Portugal.

Assam govt dedicates new super-specialty hospital to Covid-19 patients

The four-storey hospital — a new super-specialty block of the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital — was completed at a cost of Rs 150 crores and comprises 236 beds, including 50 ICU beds.

Best PS4 Local Multiplayer Games

The best offline multiplayer games on PlayStation 4

Why Raila is DP Ruto's Last Remaining Hope-Francis Atwoli

As DP Ruto's isolation from government escalates, he was advised to find a truce with Raila as he was his only...

Playlist: A guide to the world's best soundtracks, by Loathe

Loathe vocalist and guitarist Erik Bickerstaffe talks us through the atmospheric world of the multimedia soundtrack

Five Catholic grammar schools call off 11-plus exams for one year

FIVE grammar schools have become the first to cancel their entrance exams due to take place this winter.

LOOKBACK: Best NBA second-round draft steals of the modern era

These diamonds in the rough have made many teams extremely happy with their low-risk, high-reward finds

Optimizing Contractor Payments And Productivity For A Flexible Workforce

Management Controls discusses the value of data analytics in ensuring timely, accurate payments to contractors and promoting productivity amid a pandemic.

Rs. 1000 pension to Trans-genders

Rs. 1000 pension to Trans-genders Decision to help eligible beneficiaries with a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1000 JAMMU, MAY 28:  The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, accorded sanction to the extension of coverage of J&K Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS) to trans-genders, by including […]

Transgenders to get Rs 1000 per month pension

The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, accorded sanction to the extension of coverage of

15-Year-Old Causes Fatal Accident After Ramming Into Vehicle on Busy Road

From the photos, the student appeared to have suffered head and stomach injuries, leading to his untimely...

It Looks as If American Airlines Stock Is Set for a Big Return Next Year

American Airlines Will Fly with lower capacity but first must wait for passenger traffic levels increasing

Challenger bank Starling raises additional £40m

Fintech led by former AIB chief operating officer, has now raised £363m to date

Line of Duty’s Martin Compston got tattoo to prove love for wife – because he’s scared of US gun-toting mother-in-law

MARTIN Compston has revealed he got a tattoo to prove his love for his wife because he was frightened of her gun-toting mum. The Scots actor said he was intimidated by American partner Tianna’…

SkipTheDishes has seen an 89 percent jump in new restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic

SkipTheDishes has revealed new data regarding how its business has been faring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How ‘Pad Man’ Akshay ‘irked’ wife Twinkle on Menstrual Hygiene Day

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna found an innovative way to advertise the benefits of menstrual hygiene on Menstrual Hygiene Day on Thursday,

Taking a deep look into animals

Advances in neuroscience research and microscopy: a new technique makes it possible to clear a wide variety of different animals, making them transparent and allowing researchers to look deep into their organs and nervous systems.

Cyril Dix obituary

Other Lives: Research physicist who helped establish the standard definition of a metre

EU economy to rebound ‘quite strongly’ next year says Dombrovskis

The European Commission’s proposed €750-billion coronavirus recovery fund should also help make the bloc’s economy more green and fit for the digital age, Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis tells Euronews.

Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Zoom On Tuesday

Zoom is expected to earn $0.09/share on $203.02 million in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is $0.10/share. The Whisper number is the Street's unofficial view on earnings.

2 B’swar Covid Hosp nurses test corona +ve

Fear psychosis gripped all staffs of the Covid-19 Hospital here after two nurses tested positive for coronavirus. On the condition of anonymity, some nurses said that at least 25 of them (nurses) and five doctors had come in contact with the two infected nurses but their swab test was not carried

DraftKings Stock Will Keep Benefitting from Multiple Strong Trends

DraftKings stock will be boosted by the popularity of iGaming and the resumption of professional sports leagues.

A 'suspected explosion' at hydropower station in China's Yunnan province kills 6

BEIJING (Reuters) - A “suspected explosion” at a hydropower station in China’s Yunnan province has killed six people and injured five others, the Yunnan government said on Friday.

Nottinghamshire Police respond to claim that gang violence will spill onto streets after lockdown eases

Concerns have been raised by the Police Federation that 'scores will be settled' once lockdown is lifted

ACT govt rules out business loans and grants, hospitality package welcomed

Chief Minister Andrew Barr says assistance for other ailing sectors is being considered.

Renault to cut 15,000 jobs, save RM9.7 billion by 2024

Lots of movement in the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance lately, what with the reveal of a new business strategy and Nissan both posting severe losses

(Video): Premier League CEO discusses Liverpool trophy presentation

Premier League CEO Richard Masters said he’s determined to make sure Liverpool get their moment to celebrate winning the title. The Reds are just six points away from mathematically confirmin…

This USB key claims to provide “anti-5G protection” and it costs over RM1,500

Lately, there’s a lot of misinformation that links 5G to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there are incidents of people destroying mobile towers and now it appears that some scammers are cashing in on 5G radiation fears.

Former Goodyear workers help with war memorial restoration

A war memorial has been officially opened after a £25,000 restoration.

Expect to be tested for COVID-19 when travelling during lockdown level 3

South Africans who want to travel between provinces during the course of lockdown alert level 3 must be able to produce a valid permit and could be subjected to COVID-19 testing.

5 officers could be charged

Five officers involved in a 2017 incident in Prince George could face potential charges after an IIO investigation.

Wage subsidy auditing figures only collected quarterly - MSD

Government ministers are not receiving up to date figures on breaches of the $10 billion wage subsidy scheme, and one Minister's office says "it's...

Youtubers Myka & James Stauffer blasted for giving up adopted autistic son, Huxley

Youtubers Myka & James Stauffer have faced serious backlash after giving up their adopted son from China, Huxley, saying he had been placed with another family. Critics have accused Myka Stauffer and her husband James, of

'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers

Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.

FILE: 80 promises Buhari, APC made to Nigerians five years ago

Exactly five years ago, Muhammadu Buhari assumed office as Nigeria's president after ousting a ruling party for the first time in the nation's history.

Buhari to receive report Sunday – PTF

Our Reporters The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), would receive more recommendations from the ...

Ismail Sabri: Up to local authorities to shut public parks if CMCO violated

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Local authorities can decide to close public parks under their purview if they find visitors flouting the conditional movement control order’s (CMCO) restriction against mass gatherings, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said mass...

Edo 2020: PDP aspirant promises affordable housing, security

 A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Edo, Engr Gideon Ikhine, has promised to provide affordable

14,600 job cuts announced by Renault around the world, plans to save 2 billion euros

Renault has also announced a suspension of planned capacity increase projects in Morocco and Romania as well as further optimize its operations in Russia.

Irish-American priest set to be beatified may have died of coronavirus

A 19th Century Irish-American priest set to be beatified by the Catholic Church may have died from a form of coronavirus. Father Michael McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, died in 1890 during the Russian Flu Pandemic that killed one million people globally and 13,000 people in the United States. 

Mackenzie Tour cancels remainder of 2020 season

The Mackenzie Tour, Canada’s men’s professional golf circuit, has cancelled its season.

Rocket Report: Virgin Orbit flight ends quickly, Netflix’s hybrid rocket

“We will be very glad, if the Americans have an alternative system.”

Steve Carell Brings Back Despicable Me Character Gru; Here’s HOW

Actor Steve Carell has brought back the popular character Gru, which he voiced in the "Despicable Me" franchise, along with his band of Minions, to urge people to keep their distance and help fight

Power Ministry prepares ₹3 lakh crore scheme for Discom reforms

The Ministry of Power has drawn up plans for a ₹3 lakh crore new scheme to improve the health of power distribution companies (Discoms). The old schemes of the Ministry will be amalgamated into this n

Opinion: A message to you, Karen: Stop your messing around

The latest sighting of a greater-privileged Karen occurred this week in New York’s Central Park

Nicolai Tangen, next chief of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund

The hedge fund manager has unleashed a scandal-laced storm of Nordic ‘Janteloven’

PM backs NSW going it alone on travel bubble with New Zealand

States whose borders are open could strike a travel deal with New Zealand ahead of other states whose borders are closed, Scott Morrison says.

Future Samsung Galaxy smartphones may eliminate manual Wi-Fi logins

Future Galaxy smartphones could make fiddling with Wi-Fi credentials and manual logins a thing of the past after Samsung jumped at the opportunity to join the WFA OpenRoaming initiative. Much like its

BATSA taking government to court again over cigarettes sales ban under level 3

British American Tobacco SA (BATSA) is heading to court again to challenge government’s not to lift the ban on the sale of tobacco products under level 3 of the Covid-19 coronavirus regulations.

Muslim Judicial Council urges mosques not to reopen yet

The MJC said it believed the decision to reopen places of worship such as mosques should not be made hastily while the number of COVID-19 infections continued to rise.

The Conspiracy Theories That Fueled the Civil War

The most powerful people and institutions in the South spread paranoia and fear to protect slavery. Their beliefs led the country to war—and continue to haunt our politics to this day.

Visitors to scan QR code to enter court buildings in Malaysia beginning June 1

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Chief Registrar Office of the Federal Court (PKPMP) will introduce QR code system to record visitors entering the court premises nationwide starting this Monday (June 1). According to a media statement issued by the PKPMP today, the tracking system was part of efforts of...

Sony improves picture and sound quality in TVs

Sony India has announced the 'all-new' Bravia X8000Hand X7500H television series with 4K Ultra HD LED display. Continue Reading →

The Govt Just Axed Its Fucked Robodebt Scheme & Is Now Refunding A Casual $721 Million

The Australian Federal Government has today announced that they will refund the $721 million worth of funds recouped by the robodebt scheme.

TV Ratings: 'Millionaire,' ABC Game Shows Top Thursday

Fox's 'Labor of Love' builds a little on its soft premiere, and other originals are fairly steady.

BharatPe’s card-accepting machinewith zero MDR may go live in June

Merchant payment and lending network company BharatPe is working on a card-accepting machine with zero MDR, which is likely to go live by next month. “BharatSwipe will be our card machine. It will be

‘Beyond the Pandemic’ streams Saturday with focus on reopening Bangladesh

‘Beyond the Pandemic,’ an online discussion programme organised by the Awami League, will focus on the challenges of restarting the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic in its third episode.

1,437 new coronavirus cases in Mumbai, 38 deaths

A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day. 832 new suspected patients were admittedto various hospitals in the city in the past 24 hours, it added.

EU Commission: Five-fold aid increase for fossil-fuel regions

The European Commission's recovery package increases five-fold the Just Transition Fund, which aims to support the transition of fossil fuel-dependent regions. But commission vice-president Frans Timmermans warned the allocation of funds could be anchored...

Samsung's global wearables shipments grew by 71% for the first quarter of 2020

The latest IDC report on the wearables market (for the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020)) shows that its watch sector declined. However, this shortfall was addressed by gains made by the audio and band categories. Apple remained the #1 brand in terms of shipments, although Samsung posted the greatest year-on-year (YoY) growth.

Xiaomi and Samsung receive Suraksha certification in India; stores to reopen

As companies slowly look to resume operations with their stores, here’s what shopping in “the new normal” will be like.

Ill. Governor Drops All Church Restrictions After Lawsuit

Churches claimed governor's restrictions ignored

For Afghan Sikhs, fear of another terror attack bigger than coronavirus

Forced to share cramped rooms at Gurdwaras after the March 25 attack, Sikhs look to India, wait for lockdown to end.

RPSC Reopens Window For 28 Physiotherapist Vacancies Reopened, Apply on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

The online application process will, notably, begin from June 1 and end on June 15.

Mortal Kombat 11 Sheeva Fatalities, Brutalities, Krushing Blow and Friendship guide

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is now available to purchase. This paid DLC expansion to NetherRealm Studios' gory fighter includes five-chapter epilogue to the base game's story, as well as three new characters: Wind god Fujin, guest star Ro...

Heat stroke deaths: Cities need to monitor all cause mortality, says expert

Extreme heat is a major health threat in the country. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include vomiting, headaches, dehydration and diarrhea. This year, the challenge is acute, said Dr Mavalankar.

KLStep is DBKL’s web-based contact tracing tool similar to SELangkah

While we’ve previously reported of Selangor introducing SELangkah, a contact tracing tool that uses QR codes, Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan is encouraging business premises to use KLStep. The web-based solution works similarly to the previously mentioned SELangkah, as it also uses QR codes as a contact tracing tool.

Alderwood mall is ready for the governor’s green light

The Lynnwood shopping center, closed since March 24, could reopen in June. But expect changes.

Yandex: Not So Immune To Corona As You Might Think

The coronavirus outbreak is going to reveal the biggest downside of Yandex's case: the company is tied tightly with the ever-shrinking Russian economy. Yandex.T

Phillip Schofield's 'controversial' Donald Trump comment sparks Ofcom complaints

Phillip Schofield has defended his comment about US President Donald Trump but viewers have complained to Ofcom

The One Show viewers say Sharon Osbourne is 'unrecognisable' as she displays new look

She was on with daughter Kelly

Flight searches and bookings remain down overall, however positive signals are there

With our access to real-time traveller audiences and unmatched visibility into global travel demand, we’re in a unique position to share the current travel trends at the forefront of marketers’ minds. In this blog series, we’ll take a look at the data in order to aid travel marketers in their assessment of this worldwide event. They can use these trends to inform their marketing strategies during this period and be prepared for the recovery once the situation stabilises. These insights are

How Coronavirus is Impacting Digital Payments in Emerging Markets

Emerging markets have been the scene for creative innovations in payments for the last decade, says Wirex CEO Pavel Matveev.

Former pub set to become flats

A former pub in Shrewsbury is to be turned into seven flats and have six houses built in its car park under plans approved by Shropshire Council.

Dwyane Wade shares sage advice he gave Tua Tagovailoa on being Miami sports superstar

Tua Tagovailoa is already on his way to becoming a superstar in the eyes of Miami sports fans, which is evident in his jersey sales, so he recently took advice from someone who knows all about that…

Latest fuel price: RON95 and RON97 petrol up 5 sen, diesel up 10 sen

Fuel prices are all up across the board for the coming week with a 5 sen/litre increase for petrol and 10 sen/litre increase for Diesel. This marks the third price hike during the movement control order.

See: US President Trump lashes out at Twitter on Twitter

Trump got angry after Twitter limited access to one of his tweets

Find The Best Talent And More: 4 Concrete Benefits To Your Business Of Being Accountable To Stakeholders

Accountability is essential if a company is to be purpose-driven and meet the needs of all stakeholders. But where to start? Examining environmental, community, worker, customer and governance impacts can help your business review, assess, and make meaningful changes to improve overall performance.

Bulls reunite another set of Kriel brothers

The Bulls will be reuniting another set of Kriel brothers at Loftus, as they confirmed the signing of Stormers fullback David Kriel.

Uganda’s COVID-19 cases surpass 300

The Ministry of Health tweeted last night that the new cases bring the total tally to 317.

Trading standards agency goes after $346 "anti-5G" USB stick that's really a $6 thumb drive

A firm called BioShield Distribution is offering a product called the 5GBioShield, which "provides protection for your home and family, thanks to the wearable holographic nano-layer catalyser, which can be worn or placed near to a smartphone or any other…

UV light as one of the weapons against coronavirus

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, governments and companies across the world are taking to several sanitation practices including a solution that has been in use for decades for effective disinfection – ultraviolet (UV) light.

Total FDI exceed $ 4180 million in nearly eight months: MIC

Yangon—In nearly eight months of the current fiscal year, the total Foreign Direct Investments have exceeded 4,180 million US dollars, according to the statement by the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC).  A total of 13 foreign investments—four proposals and two approvals by the MIC, three approvals by Yangon Region Investment Committee and four by Bago Region Investment Committee. The FDI amounts to 735.696 million US dollars, creating 9,761 jobs for locals. 

Moment devastated driver desperately tries to save VW Golf swept out to sea on Kent beach

DRAMATIC footage shows a devastated driver trying to save his half-sunk car from the sea after it was swept away by a strong current. The motorist was caught out after parking his VW Golf too close…

Front-line health care workers in Japan face discrimination over coronavirus

Cases included being told by family members not to come home, being shunned by staff from other wards and being subjected to abuse when making house calls.

Bitcoin Isn’t Even in a Macro Bull Market Yet: Here’s Why One Is Imminent

Bitcoin has performed extremely well since the $3,700 lows. Data from TradingView suggests that from the lows, the cryptocurrency is up just over 150%.

Swiss National Bank Acquires 2,100 Shares of Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GBT)

Swiss National Bank increased its holdings in shares of Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GBT) by 1.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 116,800 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,100 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned […]

Trexquant Investment LP Purchases Shares of 8,789 Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GBT)

Trexquant Investment LP purchased a new stake in Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GBT) in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 8,789 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $449,000. Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the […]

UT Bank collapse: State ordered to file relevant documents by June 22

An Accra High Court has ordered the State to file, by June 22, all the documents they intend to rely on in the matter of Prince Kofi Amoabeng, Chief Executive Officer of the defunct UT Bank Ghana and five others, whose alleged roles led to the collapse of the Bank.

LFC fans will love Leipzig’s response to Tweet about Chelsea trying to sign Werner

German football expert Christian Falk shared a Tweet in which he claimed Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is trying to convince RB Leipzig striker to join the Blues. The Bundesliga club’s off…

Hyundai Oilbank launches new mascots ahead of major takeover

Hyundai Oilbank said Friday it has launched new mascots as it finalizes its acquisition of the gas station business of SK Networks. The South Korean oil refiner introduced three dinosaur mascots -- Gio, Dio and Kio -- named to represent its respective brands for gasoline, diesel and kerosene. It is poised to take over some 300 gas stations from SK Networks. The takeover is expected to allow Hyundai Oilbank to det...

Ibec calls for faster reopening of economy

Employers' group Ibec has asked the Government to bring forward the phases of reopening of the economy, scrap the quarantine restrictions for people entering the country and reduce the two-metre social distancing rule to one-metre.

Commecs student association president Asif Arif passes away from coronavirus

Arif was also the trustee of the Commecs Educational Trust (CET)

3 ways your pets feel the COVID-19 anxiety, too

Just like the stress we're feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic, pets are also facing uncertainty and anxiety. Here's how you can help your pet through it.

Google's 'Sodar' is an AR tool for social distancing

Google has a new augmented reality tool that can help you follow social distancing rules when you do have to venture out of your home.

Searching post-Covid real estate landscape in India

Indian millennials are now in favour of buying homes. This is a significant change in their previous outlook, which largely favoured renting almost everything

Combined cediranib and olaparib presents similar activity to standard of care treatment

Results of the NRG Oncology phase III clinical trial NRG-GY004 indicated that the addition of the investigational agent cediranib to olaparib and standard platinum-based chemotherapy did not improve progression-free survival (PFS) outcomes for women with platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer;, however, activity between the treatments were similar in patients.

One killed in accident with wrong way driver on A12 highway

At least one person was killed in a head-on collision on the A12 highway towards Arnhem on Friday morning. The accident was very likely caused by a wrong way driver, the police said on Twitter at

Solitons from new fibre laser could improve eye surgery

Short and powerful pulses are held together by high-order dispersion

Childcare group calls for Government 'mindset shift' to avoid 'third collapsed scheme'

Childcare body Seas Suas has called for Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to be appointed to t...

OnePlus is disabling the Photochrome mode on the 8 Pro globally

Initially, it said that this would only affect Hydrogen OS and phones in China. Now, an Oxygen OS update is rolling out globally to disable the feature.

Shipping industry goes digital in lockdown

Blockchain replaces manual effort.

Reports: Klopp Phones Koulibaly About £63m Transfer

With Jurgen Klopp seemingly looking for a centre-back partner for Virgil van Dijk, the Liverpool manager has reportedly given African star Kalidou Koulibaly a phone call about a potential £63 million move.

Joy Emodi at 65: Metaphor of 5 percent, broken nation

BY IKENNA IDEAGU Distinguished Senator Joy Emodi’s name rings the bell for the good reasons in Nigeria. Thus, the National Assembly was elated when the news of her nomination as

Alternate Baby Yoda Designs Revealed in ‘Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian’

Get a look at some alternate Baby Yoda designs that were considered in the most recent episode of the documentary series Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian.

FKF Elections: Sports Tribunal Summons Stakeholders To Roundtable Meeting

Sports Dispute Tribunal through its chairman John Ohaga has summoned football stakeholders to a virtual roundtable meeting Tuesday next week.The afternoon meeting is aimed at unlocking the Footbal

Saudi Arabia shuts down 21 firms for breaking COVID-19 precautions

Municipality intensifies efforts to enforce compliance of coronavirus safety regulations

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Ukraine to strengthen contribution to int'l security – Zelensky

Zelensky congratulated Ukrainian peacekeepers and veterans of peacekeeping operations on International Day of UN Peacekeepers.

Rush expected for Queen's Birthday travel

Local tourists are hitting the road this holiday weekend to reclaim some of the country's best hotspots. With international visitors locked out -...

COVID-19 impact | Blackberrys to align physical stores with digital capabilities

Premium menswear brand Blackberrys is gearing up to restart its business after the COVID-19-led disruption.

Your First Look at 'Attack on Titan' Final Season

The fourth and final season will arrive this Fall.

Eurozone inflation slumps to 0.1pc in May

BRUSSELS, May 29 — Inflation in the eurozone single currency area dropped to 0.1 per cent in May from 0.3 per cent in April, the official Eurostat agency said today. The drop in prices comes as Europe entered its sharpest recession in EU history because of the lockdowns brought on by the Covid-19...

Two children swept out to sea following strong winds and currents along Ireland's west coast

TWO children were swept out to sea in separate incidents following strong winds and currents along Ireland's west coast.

FDA approves Abbvie's drug to control menstrual bleeding due to fibroids

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Abbvie Inc’s oral treatment for managing heavy menstrual bleeding associated with fibroids in premenopausal women.

Man arrested for rash driving

A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving rashly and misbehaving and threatening a couple after ramming his car into theirs in Delhi’s Connaught Place. The driver of the offending vehicle has been identified as Piyush, a resident of Defence Colony. Police has also recovered the car

Maker (MKR) Jumps 37% Following a Second Listing on Coinbase

Coinbase listed MKR for the first time in April 2019, but due to limited liquidity no trades were executed.

4 escape death as flood engulfs Ho

The Volta Regional Capital, Ho is gradually becoming a flood-prone area as about 11 places have been identified to be dangerous flood-prone spots in the hitherto flood-free municipality.

Iput secures €200m in ‘green finance’ for delivery of new LinkedIn HQ

Funds form part of €300m revolving credit facility agreed with Wells Fargo Bank

Govt, scientists working to produce COVID-19 test reagents locally

As the demand for screening and testing increased, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize earlier this week warned of a looming testing kit shortage.

F90 BMW M5 facelift teased ahead of official debut

The G30 BMW 5 Series LCI (or facelift) only recently made its debut, and if you’re wondering why there’s no M5 variant in the line-up at the time of the

Russia Postpones BRICS Summit to Later Date

The summits of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have been postponed from July to a later date, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Kremlin press service said on May 27. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), established in 2001, brings together China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, […]

How we can increase the effectiveness of global environment protection

Researchers from the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) identified six top priorities where environmental interventions can make the most difference. By doing so, they hope to help researchers ...

Najib rebuts allegations BN govt purchased Israeli software to spy on Opposition in GE14

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today rebutted allegations that his government purchased information gathering and data analysing software from an Israeli company via a Cypriot country to spy on the Opposition a month before the 2018 general election (GE14). Najib, via a Facebook...

Monkeys flee with COVID-19 samples in UP's Meerut

A troop of monkeys on Thursday took away three blood samples of patients collected for routine tests from lab technicians at Meerut Medical College.

Fitch forecasts Indonesia operator consolidation

Intense price competition in Indonesia and unequal access to spectrum resources, as the country mulls ...

State to depend on Assam to resolve real estate disputes

SHILLONG: The state government will request Assam government to allow Meghalaya to utilise their Real Estate Appellate Tribunal to take up the cases of the state.The cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal in this regard.Speaking to media persons aft

Elli Avram utilises Instagram to the fullest

Elli Avram wants fans to know her better as a person. To build a personal connect with fans, Elli recently shared candid photographs

Court stops FG from auctioning Dawes Island Marginal Oil Field

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Friday restrained the Ministry of Petroleum from selling or accepting bids for Dawes Island Marginal Oil Field...

Dharavi, Dadar and Mahim among Mumbai's worst COVID-19 affected areas

Eleven out of the total 24 civic administrative wards in Mumbai together constitute more than 23,193 of the over 35,000 coronavirus positive cases detected in the city so far, the ward-wise data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revealed.

Google’s Android Studio 4.0 is a major upgrade for the app development tool

Google has launched Android Studio 4.0, adding a host of new features to the app development environment including an upgraded Motion Editor

Prince Harry praises young volunteers who are delivering food packages to the vulnerable in London during a video call with charities and says 'helping people makes you feel better'

Prince Harry, 35, spoke with young volunteers about delivering food packages to the vulnerable in London on a video call released by the charity Street Games on Twitter today.

FREE EMPYRE Preview Magazine Coming JULY 1 - But With a Disclaimer

Full steam ahead.

iPhone 13 Leak Suggests Four-Camera Setup

One of them going up to 64 megapixels.

Flashback Friday: When Abhishek Bachchan's PDA made wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan blush on stage

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are one of the most popular Bollywood couples, who enjoys a huge fan following. The beautiful couple has

Delay in financial aid to SMEs will be resolved in two months, says Wan Junaidi

KUCHING, May 29 — The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry expects the delay in the disbursement of financial assistance for Covid-19-affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak to be resolved within two months. Its minister, Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar,...

Volkswagen says next-gen Amarok will be 'adapted' from new Ford Ranger

Volkswagen says it will create the second-generation Amarok by “adapting” Ford’s upcoming new Ranger bakkie.

First Sighting Of 2021 Nissan Frontier Reveals More Aggressive Design

Yesterday, Nissan released a video teasing its future product lineup. Although little more than the dark si...

HRC Announces New Funding Grants For Mid-career Researchers

The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) today capped off a month of research investment with nearly $3 million awarded to mid-career researchers for studies that address significant health issues.

Yuzu Nintendo Switch Emulator Runs Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition Well On Launch Day

The Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu runs Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition well on launch day, according to the developer

Bandi Sanjay writes to Sitharaman to relax loans interest for MSMEs

Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar urged FM Nirmala Sitharaman to consider relaxation of interest on loans for MSME)for a six month period.

Woman loses damages claim over BreastCheck screening

Liability for substantial costs of action by Siobhán Freeney to be decided at a later date

The way forward for Pak-Afghan relations

The mistrust between both the neighbours has also resulted in a vicious cycle of blame game on both sides

10 LGBTQ+ Films For Every Mood to Watch During Pride Month

These LGBTQ+ movies are a great watch for Pride Month, no matter what mood you're in — and they're all available on Netflix or Hulu.

The Morning Watch: ‘Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures’ Goes to Dagobah, Set Designing Mansions in Movies & More

In this edition, watch as Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures heads to Dagobah, a set designer explains mansions and homes in movies like Clueless, and more.

Review: Dolly Parton melts hearts with 'When Life Is Good Again' 

Country music queen Dolly Parton is back with her inspirational song and music video for

Ford Mustang Mach 1 history: Time-traveling at the speed of sound

The Mach 1 nameplate has denoted Mustang performance starting in 1969, on and off through the present day. Check out this review of past Mach 1 Mustangs.

Warning over inflatable toys after dramatic sea rescue

A co-pilot of the Shannon-based coast guard helicopter has advised people to be careful in the water with inflatable toys after the dramatic rescue of a five year-old girl who drifted out towards the sea in Co Kerry yesterday.

BLACKPINK beats Fifth Harmony record; 'Sour Candy' reaches # 1 in 57 countries on Itunes.

'Sour Candy', a collaboration between BLACKPINK and Lady Gaga, has excited music fans around the world.'Sour Candy', which was released on the 28th a…

Naked Florida man spent 24 hours vandalizing school, police say

Investigators say a 21-year-old naked man broke into a South Florida high school and spent almost 24 hours vandalizing the building.

Football fans take usual places via Zoom as matches restart in Denmark – video

The home side had little to cheer for most of the match, but AGF Aarhus bagged a stoppage-time equaliser, sending fans watching via Zoom into raptures

A 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie sequel is on the way

After 'Sonic the Hedgehog' pulled in over $300 million at the box office this spring, Paramount and Sega are working on a sequel.

Dog walkers discover WWII RAF fighter plane buried in sand for 76 years

The RAF confirmed that the wreckage is one of their Bristol Beaufighters that crashed soon after taking off.

Lufthansa Group significantly extends June timetable

The airlines in the Lufthansa Group are significantly expanding their services in the second half of June compared with the previous weeks. As in the first half of June, the focus will be on summer tourist destinations. The aim is to make as many destinations as possible accessible for holidaymakers and business travelers and thus expand the European and intercontinental network for holidaymakers and business travelers. Starting from June15th, Lufthansa alone will be resuming around 20 German and European destinations from

7-Eleven books higher Q1 profit despite Covid-19 pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Convenience store chain 7-Eleven Malaysia has reported higher sales for the first quarter of 2020 by RM619.3 million, or 6.1 per cent overall. Chief executive officer Colin Harvey said sales increased by RM35.6 million in the quarter, with the same-store sales up 1.9 per...

Get bats out of hell: Bats are one of the most misunderstood mammals

It’s time we stopped vilifying these creatures of the night, and for that we need to understand their role better

Police should not have allowed gang tangi, Nats say

Police should have enforced lockdown restrictions that would have barred dozens of people gathering for a Black Power tangi in Dunedin, National...

6-Year-Old Is An Instagram Sensation Because Of His Chiseled Physique

It is not every day you come across a 6-year-old with a 'chiseled physique' so it is understandable why internet users are stunned by Arat Hosseini.

Deribit’s Ether Options Hit All-Time-High Amidst Rising Institutional Interest

Bitcoin and Ether exchange Deribit set a record earlier this week after ETH options on the platform surged to record highs. 

What Could Go Wrong: FinTech Vs. Healthcare Covid-19 Crisis Innovation Series

The COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity for the healthcare industry to catapult forward, make fundamental changes, and adopt new innovation. But will they take advantage of this opportunity, or will the need to keep the status quo get in the way?

It’s Time to Listen to the Doomsday Planners

Another pandemic, or a terrorist attack, could cripple an unprepared executive branch.

Gauteng’s strategy to crack down on COVID-19 hotspots

Ahead of the national move to COVID-19 alert level 3, Gauteng Premier David Makhura has assured citizens that the province is prepared to control the spread of the virus at designated hotspots.

Instagram increases focus on Stories: Tests a double-story Stories feed

Instagram increases focus on Stories: Tests a Double-Story Stories Feed. Social media's future seems to be shifting to the Stories format.

Michael Duberry on St Johnstone, Scottish Cup heartache and club legend Steven Anderson

The former Chelsea defender was a real fans' favourite when he made the move to McDiarmid Park in 2010

EUROMILLIONS RESULTS LIVE: winning numbers for Friday, May 29, 2020

Have you got the winning ticket for tonight's draw?

Intel is using two manufacturing processes for some Comet Lake Core i5 CPUs

Some 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processors were born from bigger chips.

CM Punk hints at a return to wrestling

CM Punk hints at a return to wrestling. The former WWE Superstar hasn’t wrestled since walking out on the promotion back in 2014.Very few modern-day wrestlers have had the appeal of CM Punk. The straight edge superstar captivated the fans with his abilities on the mic and inside the ring. He oozed charisma regardless of whether he was being portrayed as a heel or a face.Also read: Mike Tyson brawls with Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite However, by January 2014, Punk became disillusioned with the WWE and walked out of the company and refused to return until he was eventually fired. Fans have since speculated if and when he will ever return to wrestling.Punk has categorically denied ever wanting to return to the business. However, his current role as an analyst on WWE backstage has led many to ask the question once again. And perhaps for the first time, Punk has teased that his time as a professional wrestler is yet to come to an end. CM Punk hints at a return to wrestlingOn May 27th FITE TV conducted a poll asking…

Asia’s pension reforms call for a multi-pillar approach

As life expectancy continues to increase, with people born in developed countries since 1997 now having a 50-50 chance of living beyond 100 years1, pension systems are faced with handling retirements that could last in excess of 40 years.

Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor reveals Geoff loses his temper with Sally as she starts to uncover the truth

Sally has started to become suspicious of Geoff's behaviour

Katie Price to turn wild life into a Netflix film and West End show

Katie Price says she is in talks with producers to make it all happen

Apple Store targeted with suspicious package that turned out to be apples

A suspicious package left outside an Apple store in Portland turned out to full of plain old apples.

CEO Williams: "Do consider selling the entire company"

The collaboration with ROKiT has been terminated with immediate effect and the Formula 1 team may go on sale. That was the news that Mike O'Driscoll said this Friday morning. Through the official channels, the CEO will give some more text and explanation.

Sonu Sood helps 167 migrant workers go home to Odisha

Special flight arranged for labourers from Kochi.

Rivers community reacts as NCDC orders shutdown for 21 days

The people of Asari-Toru Local Government Area, ASALGA received the directive of the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control,(NCDC) to shut down for 21 days following the sudden demise of the executive chairman of Area, Odiari Princewill, who was said to have died from coronavirus with mixed feeling.

Domestic helper held for killing Saudi employer

Killer inflicted 9 stab wounds on victim who was in her 60s

How to keep your kids busy this summer

From learning improv comedy and the basics of opera to being told a story by a drag queen or king, here are some online activities to occupy your kids' attention

Experiments in isolation: Training astronauts for long-term solo missions

Isolation can feel like a state of limbo, but being separated from others can also be a huge driver of change and give us a great chance to experiment.

How our very richest tripled their fortunes in a decade

Two macro themes have helped to deliver an extraordinary jump in the fortunes of our richest Australians.  

C-suite employees most vulnerable to cyber attacks

Top executives want relaxed mobile security protocols despite being prime targets for cyberattacks.

The Left wields its Science Club

When Michael Dukakis ran for president in 1988, he presented himself as a technocrat rather than a politician. Good government, he suggested, was about implementing what science and its derivatives, social science and the dismal science of economics, had shown to work. Technocratic solutions founded on science should, he implied, trump less tangible and more emotional phenomena such as optimism, the entrepreneurial spirit, and patriotism.

Delhi University admissions likely to start on June 8

In a first, the entire admission process including applications and document verification will be entirely online

What defined filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder

The German director, who was born 75 years ago, was extremely prolific despite his destructive lifestyle. A Fassbinder expert tells DW about how his genius was first recognized abroad.

TV review: Queer Eye season 5 made me over from skeptic to teary-eyed fan

As the Fab Five head to Philly, their lessons in self-love and self-worth feel more urgent than ever

Rad Tourism: Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Reportedly Opens as Ukraine Eases COVID-19 Lockdown

All tourists seeking to enter the exclusion zone would have to wear protective masks and gloves, while people exhibiting symptoms of an acute viral respiratory...

Janhvi Kapoor or Khushi Kapoor: Who rocked the checkered pants look better?

Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor are one of the most adored siblings in Bollywood. The sisters are currently under quarantine with their father Boney K

Zimbabwe Says Robert Mugabe’s Allies May Have Abducted And Tortured Opposition Activists

Zimbabwe has sensationally claimed that the late former President Robert Mugabe's allies may have abducted, tortured and sexually molested

Seerat Kapoor says lockdown affected her sleep cycle

A voice in my mind has been playing on loop, off late. It echos, 'How can I learn ways to be more compassionate than

Now the NPA must deal with the delinquent Myeni

There’s more than enough reason for them to do so.

Police to assist with probe into coronavirus deaths in Scottish care homes

Police Scotland has been requested to help gather information.

East Point hunt for Howden Selleck's legacy on Australian Rules

How did Howden Selleck's death 100 years ago impact the game we know today?

Judge Asked to Halt Salmon Fishing in Alaska

(CN) — A Seattle judge should shut down a southeast Alaska Chinook salmon fishery on July 1, attorneys argued Thursday,

Twitter now lets you schedule tweets from its web app

Twitte­r will now let you schedu­le tweets withou­t having to use a third-party app

Why Upward Curve Of Covid Cases Haunts GHMC Areas In Hyderabad?

Every day 30 to 40 people from GHMC limits are being admitted in Gandhi hospital after testing positive. This has been the situation for quite some time in three districts (Hyderabad and part of Ranga Reddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri) that are under GHMC limits. While 85 percent of Telangana is almost free from Corona cases for last few weeks, the situation in GHMC is exactly the opposite.

Following Second Wave of Infections, South Korea’s Museums Close

Effective today, South Korea is reimplementing lockdown measures—including the closure of public spaces—in Seoul for the next two weeks, until June 14. Museums, parks, and art galleries in the capital cautiously reopened earlier this month, but yesterday marked the highest rate of new Covid-19 infections in seven weeks, with sixty-seven of the seventy-nine new cases from the greater Seoul area, reports The Guardian. The national tally is now 11,402 confirmed cases and 269 deaths.Following the resurgence of infections, national health minister Park Neung-hoo reintroduced restrictions on cultural

India may see a trade surplus after 10-12 years; to keep currency stable: Prashant Jain

‘Sectors where the fixed costs component is higher will be hit sharply

Telford woman died after falling into pond

A retired woman died after falling into her pond, an inquest has heard.

Papal ping-pong? Vatican opens summer camp amid virus

The Vatican is getting into the summer camp business, with ping pong tables taking over the Vatican auditorium, a giant pool in the Vatican Gardens and team sports on the Vatican helipad.

Movement restriction: Court sentences six to two days of community service

A Mobile Court sitting in Benin City has sentenced six offenders who violated the Edo State Government’s restriction order on movement...

My comment to EC was not a threat – Mornah schools 'overexcited' Ghana Police Service

Bernard Mornah says his recent statement that has generated controversy was only offering counsel to the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana.

Dapo Abiodun: An Omoluwabi governor at 60 - The Nation Nigeria

When Prince Dapo Abiodun was, on the occasion of his 59th birthday, sworn-in as the Governor of Ogun State on May 29, 2019, he made some solemn....

Ministry of Health puzzled by complacency with partial ease of lockdown

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ministry of Health is puzzled by the complacency after the lockdown was eased. The Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwiine says the partial ease of the lockdown on Tuesday when private cars were allowed back on the road after more than two months is an indication that some people are …

Arunachal falls back on retired doctors to improve health sector

COVID-19 makes State Cabinet approve plan to upgrade 18 district hospitals

Forbes Names Highest-Paid Athlete In 2020

Forbes has released a list of the highest-paid athletes in 2020 - the player at the top of the list is a major surprise.

PG&E Keeps Adding Electrons To Energy Storage Plans

California utilities are ahead of much of the world in the transition to clean technology. They have a lot more rooftop solar power on the grid than many places, and they're led by progressive voters and politicians. There is no waffling on battery energy storage for these big dogs at this point. They're all in. They're

The Brazil Tech And Innovation Round-Up: International E-Commerce Growth, Digital Exclusion Hits Black And Poor Brazilians, App Delivery Fee Cap

A selection of noteworthy developments in the Brazilian tech and innovation landscape during the week ending May, 29, 2020

Beyhadh 2 Actor Shivin Narang Approached For Naagin 5?

It is being said that Beyhadh 2 actor Shivin Narang is in talks with the Naagin 5 makers to play the male lead of the show!

Demands for government intervention on obesity to help cut 'increased but preventable' COVID-19 death risk

Public health campaigner Action on Sugar and Action on Salt has fleshed out the details on the interventionist measures it wants adopted in the UK to combat obesity and improve the nation’s health.

COVID 19 | Bengal Minister Sujit Bose, wife, domestic help test positive

All three have been kept under home quarantine

Unemployment Fraud In Michigan Could Bump Legit Jobless Claims

Michigan residents could fall victim to predatory identity theft scams that make false unemployment benefits claims during the pandemic, the UIA warns.

'Cleon dedicated his life to coaching' - CWI Director of Cricket Jimmy Adams

Cricket West Indies offered condolences to the family and friends of Cleon Smith, head coach of the Jamaica Women’s cricket team. He passed away on Thursday. Smith played a crucial role in the develop...

Lack of adequate funds, labour among challenges faced by projects in India: Survey

Promoters in the Indian projects fraternity find getting adequate funds at reasonable interest, finding labourers matching the skills of those who have left for their hometown.

Government is drafting new rules for workers under level 3 lockdown

Minister of Employment and labour Thulas Nxesi says that government is working on a new labour directive for South Africa’s level 3 lockdown.

Miami-Dade County reports 2nd West Nile virus case this month

For the second time in May 2020, The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has reported an additional human case of West Nile virus (WNV) local transmission infection in a Miami-Dade resident. WNV is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States.  It is most commonly spread to people by the …

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Purchases 828 Shares of Centerstate Bank Corp (NASDAQ:CSFL)

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank increased its position in Centerstate Bank Corp (NASDAQ:CSFL) by 10.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,722 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 828 shares during the period. […]

Athletics: 2020 Multisport World Championships moved to 2021 due to COVID-19

(Reuters) - This year’s Multisport World Championships, scheduled to take place in Almere from Sept. 4-13, have been pushed back to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, World Triathlon said on Friday.

Official Attack on Titan Final Season Trailer Teases a Big War

Based on the popular manga series by Hajime Isayama, the official trailer for the fourth and final season of Attack on Titan is here.

Spoilers: Andrea reveals shock revenge plan against Jamie in Emmerdale

Andrea takes drastic action following her latest discovery.

Locust swarm: Coordination with Pakistan crucial for containing attacks, says key official

An interview with KL Gurjar, deputy director of the Locust Warning Organisation.

Witness Says Cop Wanted to Kill George Floyd, Knew He Had Him in Blood Choke

Donald Williams spoke to CNN's Chris Cuomo about walking out of a store in Minneapolis on Monday (May 25) and saw Officer David Chauvin kneeling on...

How to delete IMO Messenger chat history

Are you cleaning the storage space of your phone and want to remove extra and unnecessary chat histories so that you can have more storage space on your phone? Do