What we’re missing when we condemn “violence” at protests

What news coverage does — and doesn’t — show about unrest in Minneapolis and Louisville.

Nuclear defense deterrence

It was on 28 May that Pakistan faced with challenge of Indian belligerent designs was forced to test and publicly announce its nuclear defense deterrence to counter India’s threatening posture and n

Five Years Of Buhari's Administration Wasteful, Corrupt, Taking Nigeria Nowhere —PDP

"This administration has failed woefully in its three major governance planks of provision of security, economic recovery and fight against corruption."

The reason supermarkets are still running out of eggs

Shoppers are still struggling to get hold of eggs in Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Aldi

91-year-old woman from city’s Sector 15, six others from Bapu Dham Colony test positive

The 91-year-old’s son says family cannot foot the bill for Covid treatment at Max.

Gardner Minshew fueled by criticism of Jaguars by analysts

The Jaguars are projected to be one of the bottom three teams in the NFL in 2020, but the team’s quarterback doesn’t see it that way. Jacksonville shockingly failed to make a head coach…

Nwunelis become first couple to deliver the keynote on Harvard Business School class day

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli and Mezuo Nwuneli have become the first couple to deliver the keynote address on Harvard Business School (HBS) class day. 

Talking down under: Greek PM ‘discovers’ South Zealand

"Primary school kids listen to him and drop dead laughing. Long live our Leader, our EXCELLENT KYRIAKOS! HE'S WHAT WE DESERVE!"

Kokua Line: Rushing off to Las Vegas means isolation upon return | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Question: With Vegas opening up Thursday, will I have to quarantine when I get back?

Local reaction to incidents involving African-American men

There is local reaction concerning headlines involving encounters with African American men. In New York a white woman called police on a black man who was bird watching. She accused the man of threatening her when video shows he was not.

Long-term care's crisis

Conditions in long-term care are breaking the people who staff nursing and retirement homes, leading to worse care for the vulnerable seniors who live there, the head of the Canadian Support Workers Association said.

Outriders gameplay video reveals dynamic difficulty through World Tiers

Outriders' World Tiers will allow players to earn their way up through a dynamic difficulty system with increasing rewards to go with it.

What Birds Do for Us and What We Can Do for Them

We want to return to our lives and livelihoods without sacrificing the natural world that supports us in body and in spirit.

Congress alleges corruption in PPE purchase

Accusing some Ministers of indulging in corrupt practices in the purchase of Personal Protection Equipment and other medical appliances for COVID-19 treatment, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee wor

VA to reopen hospitals for compensation and pension exams

May 29 (UPI) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs, with a backlog of 114,000 cases, announced that it will resume in-person disability examinations at some VA medical centers.

NTB officials record surge in cases of children with COVID-19

Officials in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) have recorded a considerable surge in the number of COVID-19 cases among children this week, with the age group representing about 15 percent of the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the province...

Theni CPI-(M) blames it on officials

THENIAccusing the district administration of ‘anti-people’ and ‘anti-poor,’ the cadre of Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a demonstration in front of the Collectorate here on Friday.The peopl

Lavanya Tripathi To Appear As The Second Female Lead In Mahesh Babu-Parasuram Film?

With just 2 days remaining for the big day, there are several speculations doing the rounds about #SSMBs story and cast. As per the latest report, the charming actress Lavanya Tripathi is gearing up to essay the second female lead in the highly-anticipated movie.

One soldier tests positive for coronavirus, total infections at 53

An Army soldier has tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections among military population to 53, the defense ministry said Friday. The soldier, stationed in the border town of Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, underwent a COVID-19 test upon returning from vacation, as his parents were suspected of contracting the virus. Later, they also tested positive. He took a bus back to his base...

13 cities including Hyderabad makes 70 per cent coronavirus cases in India

As many as 13 cities including Hyderabad has made 70 per cent of coronavirus cases in the country. Cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Thane, Pune, Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur,...

No ban, but reduction of flights: J.C. Madhuswamy

Bengaluru: The State Government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to Karnataka in view of the high number of COVID-19 cases prevalent there. In a clarification issued to media, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs J.C. Madhuswamy has said that...

Broadband Britain – A Decades-Old Joke

Broadband Britain has always been a bit of a joke. Nearly 20 years ago Hermann Hauser tore the government off a strip for its tardiness in rolling out broadband and and things are no better today.

Signs of the times: how Douglas Coupland's art came to life under coronavirus

Ten years ago the novelist created slogans that captured the isolated nature of contemporary life. But when Covid-19 hit, his artworks began to feel eerily prescient

Q&A: Anatomy of the perfect team in a modernized IT environment 

What is the best way to assemble and lead a team using agile DevOps and emerging technologies – while still leveraging key legacy knowledge? Brandon Edenfield, CEO of Modern Systems outlines a strategy.

NCL team helps control leaked gas from tanker

The leaked gas was identified as acetic acid, which has a boiling point at 118 degrees Celsius, is highly corrosive and can be toxic when inhaled.

Midas: Additional PDLs released

COURT Administrator Jose Midas Marquez yesterday disclosed that an additional 4,167 persons deprived of liberty have been released from prison amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

California regulator approves PG&E's Chapter 11 reorganization plan

Power regulator California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved PG&E Corp's Chapter 11 reorganization plan, the San Francisco-based ...

Syria’s Rami Makhlouf relinquishes assets to charity

DUBAI: Rami Makhlouf, one of the richest men in Syria, is relinquishing his assets to his charity Ramak Humanitarian, newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported. His shares in several banks and insurance companies will not be transferable or sellable, Makhlouf said. In another video message on Facebook, the businessman said he was “very relieved and euphoric” to transfer the

The Irish Rep announces its first ever online season

That means some of Rep’s most beloved recent productions have been reimagined for the small screen (and filmed remotely) for a limited release as part of their "A Performance on Screen" compilation.

421 deaths by suicide and intentional self-harm in 2019

There were 421 deaths by suicide and intentional self-harm registered in Ireland last year, according to the Yearly Summary of Vital Statistics published by the Central Statistics Office.

Tackling corona around the world

 A long-term lock-down policy during which schools and work are also shut down, however, would cost much more but save fewer additional lives. This would likely leave society worse off.

‘WRATH: Aeon of Ruin’ Exits Early Access Next February; Limited “Big Box Edition” Announced

After spending the past two years in Early Access, publishers 3D Realms and 1C Entertainment and developer KillPixel Games have announced that their retro-inspired shooter WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is set for a full release on February 25, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch. To go along with the announcement […]

Simplo revenues to peak in 2Q20

Notebook battery specialist Simplo Technology expects its second-quarter 2020 revenues to hit the peak for the year, judging from its order visibility, according to company chairman Raymond Sung.

Boston's Museum of Fine Arts to buy work from 24 artists

Even as Boston's Museum of Fine Arts remains closed, curators remain at work on building out its contemporary art collection.

BITSAT 2020 exams to be conducted from August 6 to August 10

Details of the BITSAT examination will be revealed in the future at the official website.

Watch | Huawei webinar showcases transformation within innovation

Promoted | Here is an in-depth look at how Huawei’s research and development is reshaping how organisations and individuals connect.

USD/CAD hangs near 2-1/2-month lows post-US/Canadian data, focus remains on Trump

The USD/CAD pair held on to its softer tone through the early North American session and had a rather muted reaction to the US/Canadian macro data. Th

Twenty-fine prisoners freed from Perth Prison to help combat the spread of COVID-19

A total of 11 prisoners behind bars in Scottish prisons have returned to the Perth and Kinross

Father and sons build American flags for veterans and police officers

A father and his two sons build wooden American flags for veterans and police officers.

A tribute to Goa’s fashion czar

Ophelia Lobo has paid a beautiful tribute to celebrated fashion designer late Wendell Rodricks on his 60th birthday (May 28) in the form of a digital portrait.

After 14 years, first COSMIC satellite mission comes to an end

The last of six tiny satellites that were rocketed into space 14 years ago—and then went on to prove that the wealth of accurate atmospheric data that can be gleaned from existing GPS signals can improve ...

IND-SAT: Study in India entrance test postponed till July

The exam is a 90-minute online proctored test with multiple-choice questions. It is conducted in English and has the verbal ability, quant, logical reasoning as sub-sections with 40, 25, and 25 marks each.

Mum of tragic Glasgow teen found dead blasts sick scammer who tried to con money in his memory

Mum Stephanie Bonner was heartbroken when she saw an online post pretending to raise money memory of her son.

The Gold/Silver Ratio Begins To Trend Lower

The Gold/Silver ratio reached a new record high in March when silver tanked. The ratio has now dropped below the 100 level as silver continues to recover. Silve

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie is going ahead after huge success

Surprise! It's been revealed that there will be a sequel to 2020's Sonic the Hedgehog movie that speed through cinemas before the world fell apart.

Gas prices on the rise

If you haven't filled up yet, you might want to.

Thoda tho socho, corona ko roko: Listen to this rap song from the Health Ministry

While it is never a good idea to spit in public, the outbreak of the pandemic mandates that we do not spit in public.The coronavirus spreads easily through saliva and now the government has made it an offence to spit in public.

Forbes says Kylie Jenner is no longer a billionaire, claims she FORGED tax returns

Forbes says Kylie Jenner is not a billionaire - after originally naming her the youngest billionaire ever - claims she fabricated financial documents to support the false claim. On Friday, Forbes called out Kylie Jenner and

Ethereum Posts Breakout Rally as Analysts Set Upside Targets at $290

Ethereum could be positioned to see even further gains in the near-term, as this latest movement has provided its market structure with a serious boost.

Parti Sarawak Bersatu chief accuses PAS of hidden agenda in proposal to suspend booze trade

KUCHING, May 29 — Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) today accused PAS of having a hidden religious agenda when it called for the suspension on the production and businesses related to alcohol in the name of protecting public safety against drunk driving. PSB president Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh claimed...

St Johnstone star Murray Davidson pens new contract

Murray Davidson is the latest St Johnstone star to pen a new deal.

Migrant exodus leaves powerloom city in disarray

World's Deepest "Dumbo Octopus" Seen 7 Kilometers Beneath The Waves

This handsome fella, known as a “Dumbo octopus,” was spotted swimming around the seafloor of the Indian Ocean almost 7,000 meters (22,965 feet) beneath the

Set-up CAT benches at Srinagar, Jammu: JKAP

Jammu Kashmir Apni Party on Thursday demanded constitution of permanent CAT benches at Srinagar and Jammu.  In a statement the party senior leader Rafi

Abronye DC attacks Mills’ brother over ‘act of drunkenness’ comment

Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), the Bono regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stated that the brother of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills, is someone who always speaks under the influence of alcohol.

2024 BMW M5 Rumored To Go Electric And Offer Bugatti Veyron Power

Looks like an all-electric M5 will be on the horizon for BMW, as the German manufacturer plays catch up in the EV scene.

[People Talk] COVID-19: Should FG reopen churches, mosques?

"I support that FG should reopen churches and mosques. At least we go to market everyday and people move from one place to the other."

Dundalk man gets 'barrage of verbal abuse' after questioning protestors in Blackrock

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Printing machinery maker launches UV system to disinfect everything from keys to shoes, fish, vegetables and even malls

In the wake of COVID-19, the global UV disinfection equipment market is projected to grow from $2.9 billion in 2020 to $5.3 billion by 2025

Three held for duping businessman for Rs 15 lakh

PUBG Mobile: How is KD calculated in PUBG?

In its most recent update, a new system of calculating K/D has been introduced in PUBG Mobile.

Friday latest: Two new cases of Covid-19 diagnosed in Kildare

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The Week In Payments: How Businesses Can Navigate The Road To Recovery

In this week's payment news: Could voice authentication, digital banking and alternate payment terms help businesses meet the current challenges?

Top 10 Covid-19 updates: Tamil Nadu’s tally crosses 20,000 with 874 new cases

A look at today’s biggest developments.

The evolution of Steven Gerrard as told by those who have witnessed it

“At his peak he was the best in the world,” was Zinedine Zidane’s assessment. Francesco Totti would circle him as “the captain of my World XI dream team.” For Paolo Maldini, “his story is one of

Swimmer dies after being pulled from lake at beauty spot in North Wales

A SWIMMER has died after being pulled from a lake at a beauty spot in North Wales. Emergency crews were scrambled to Bala Lake in Gwynedd at around 4.50pm yesterday when the man was spotted “…

HoloLens used to protect staff at London hospital from coronavirus exposure

A major teaching hospital on London, UK, is using the Microsoft HoloLens on its COVID-19 wards to keep doctors safer as they help patients with the virus. Staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are wearing the HoloLens with Dynamics 365 Remote Assist using Microsoft Teams to send a secure live video-feed to a computer screen […]

Uber expands it ride options with the Hourly feature: Starts in US from June

Uber expands it ride options with the Hourly feature: Starts in US from June. Will grant flexibility to the custmers during the pandemic

Vernon developer gets second chance to have heronry protections scrapped

A developer planning to build on a site adjacent to the well-known Vernon heron rookery will get a second chance to have certain environmental conditions sc

US Sec. of State Pompeo: Trump to make a series of announcements on China

US President Donald Trump will make a series of announcements on China on Friday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News on Friday. Earlier i

Marine Biologists Discover New Species of Red Alga

A team of marine biologists from China and the United Kingdom has revised the taxonomy of Pyropia, a large genus of red alga (seaweed) in the family Bangiaceae, and described a new species and four new genera.

Fears for Kenya's urban food supply as floods drown rice

Kenya’s recent floods have ruined harvests in several rice production hubs.

Coles partners with Flybuys to launch Flypay | ZDNet

A payment platform giving online shoppers the chance to pay and collect Flybuys points at the same time.

Mitsubishi Doesn’t Know What To Do In Europe

Mitsubishi Motors is a bit lost when it comes to its future in Europe, citing losses in the past two fiscal years.

Australian domestic tourism and coronavirus pandemic: A unique travel opportunity is being ruined by border skirmishes

It’s often remarked that one of the principal differences between Americans and Australians is that the former prefer to see their country first and the latter elect to see their nation last.

PLDT: No record of data being downloaded from company's support account

While hackers could have hypothetically grabbed data from PLDT's support Twitter account, the company says there's no record of customer data being downloaded from it

Love Island’s Demi and Luke M reportedly split after three months apart in lockdown

A source claims the lovebirds struggled with maintaining a long distance relationship

‘Run’ review: A lacklustre psychological thriller

Navdeep is the saving grace of ‘Run’, the first made-for-OTT Telugu film

Film review: ‘Ponmagal Vandhal’ – Court-room conundrum

At a time when film industry is down and out with corona lockdown, comes Ponmagal Vandhal. This Jyotika-starrer may live up to its title - showing a way to the filmdom by having a digital premiere in OTT ( Amazon Prime) when theatres are shut. Continue Reading →

Sonic the Hedgehog movie sequel confirmed by Paramount

Paramount Pictures, in association with Sega Sammy, has confirmed that a sequel to this year's big-screen adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog is currently in pre-production stages at the studio. The sequel will retain director Jeff Fowler, alo...

How to Build a Better Child Care System

The coronavirus has highlighted how necessary good child care is.

How to Watch the Smithsonian Pride Alliance’s Free Virtual Concert

Catch "Project Pride," featuring performances by Tig Notaro, Rufus Wainwright and Big Freedia, on YouTube this Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern time

Saudi Arabia to organize virtual donors conference for Yemen in partnership with UN

RIYADH: Experts have highlighted the pivotal role the 2020 Donors Conference for Yemen could play in saving the country and extricating it from its present state of division and dilapidated infrastructure. The event, to be held virtually on June 2 under the directives of King Salman, is an extension of Saudi Arabia’s global humanitarian and development contribution. The

Belated, but welcome: On Supreme Court move on migrant workers

After taking note of pandemic-induced crisis, SC must now enforce rights of the vulnerable

EU’s $826 Billion Recovery Plan Criticized over Lack of Cultural Funding

European cultural figures are protesting a new $826 billion recovery plan that aims to mitigate the economic fallout facing the twenty-seven member states of the European Union because of the coronavirus pandemic. While the relief package has been described as ambitious by lawmakers, representatives from the EU’s creative industries are saying it does not provide enough funding for the arts, failing one of the sectors worst hit by the ongoing global health crisis.“This is about all of us and it is way bigger than any one of us,” said Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, as

Why some commercial landlords evict tenants and let properties sit vacant

Amid calls for provincial moratorium on commercial evictions, Premier Doug Ford says he doesn't understand why properties sit vacant

Awesome tech deals from Takealot and Incredible Connection

Here are the best tech deals this week.

Call of Duty: Warzone’s duos playlist returns

And there was much rejoicing

Najib Razak Allegedly Engaged Services Of Israeli Cyber Startup To Spy On Opposition

It’s been two years since Malaysia made history by electing a new party to lead the country and dethroned the former prime minister, Najib Razak, and the

Man jailed for seven years for sexually penetrating best mate's daughter, aged 10

A 32-year-old man has been jailed for seven years and placed on the sex offender's register for life for sexually penetrating his best mate's 10-year-old daug...

Punta Gorda woman sentenced for attempting to provide ISIS with materials

Marie Sheppard, a/k/a “Aiisha Abdullah,” (35, Punta Gorda) to 5 years and 10 months in federal prison for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization. The court also sentenced Sheppard to a term of 15 years supervised release.

Westerman: ‘Music is an incredibly helpful thing to have in difficult times’

The west London singer-songwriter, loved by Perfume Genius, on making softly powerful alt-pop that feels like a warm hug

Coronavirus impact: Bajaj Chetak deliveries delayed

Bajaj has suspended bookings on its electric scooter and the deliveries have been delayed because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Trump's Final Executive Order On Social Media Deliberately Removed Reference To Importance Of Newspapers To Democracy

We wrote a detailed breakdown of the President's silly, nonsensical, legally wrong Executive Order regarding social media...

OPPO may be closer than ever to having its own Kirin-esque series of chips

According to a new report, the mobile device OEM OPPO is making progress with its dream of constructing a team to rival Huawei's HiSilicon division. This would enable it to build its own in-house chipsets, as this company and Samsung do. The move may enhance OPPO's efficacy as a global electronics player.

Rina Harun: I am still Bersatu Srikandi chief

PETALING JAYA, May 29 — “I am still Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Srikandi (Women’s wing) chief,” Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun stressed today in response to claims that she will be leaving the party. Rina, who is also Women, Family and Community Development Minister said...

Govt U-turns on royalties non-deductibility

THE taxman has decided to withdraw the earlier announced proposal to disallow tax deductibility of royalties for non-diamond mining companies.

Telford man, 30, charged over fraud allegations

A Telford man has been charged with allegedly conning people out of money in the town.

In Johor, 10 Bersatu divisions claim to support sacking of Dr Mahathir and co

JOHOR BARU, May 29 — A total of 10 out of 26 Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) divisions in Johor claim to support the dismissal of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and four other leaders. Johor Bersatu deputy chief Senator Md Nasir Hashim said that the matter has the support of 10 of the state’s...

Amazon Echo Look discontinued: Turns out having a camera watch you dress was too creepy after all

Way back in 2017 Amazon introduced a new experimental product, the Amazon Echo Look. Designed to bolster Amazon’s clothing business, the camera was intended to give you fashion advice by recording what you were wearing each day, rating its attractiveness using AI and also real human fashion experts, and suggesting purchases which could enhance your […]

Mandarin Oriental Taipei plans mass layoffs in June

Future of hotel in doubt, 39 hotel employees already sent home and 212 on list of next round of layoffs

Power distributors sue FG over business interference

Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja Electricity distribution companies have dragged the Federal Government to court to restrain it from further interfering in the corporate business activities of the power fi...

Learn to set up two-step verification in WhatsApp

“You should never share your WhatsApp verification code with others,” WhatsApp says.

Trump’s Team Proclaims Trademark Misuse On Cartoon Of Him Serving Fans Clorox

The Trump re-election campaign said the satirical cartoon was violating its rights.

PAC queries UGX 573m payment of vehicle for Internal Affairs Minister

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee- PAC central government are investigating an advance payment of the official vehicle for the Minister of Internal Affairs. The committee chaired by Budadiri West MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi was on Friday meeting officials from Ministry of Internal Affairs led by the …

An economic turning point for Europe?

The coronavirus may finally shock the continent out of its austerity mindset

Court hears evidence on price of gangland hit in Dublin

The Special Criminal Court has been given an even greater insight into the inner workings of crim...

Uber Jump e-Bikes Scrapped and Destroyed After Lime Deal

Outraging cycling enthusiasts.

The new Nokia 5.3 praised in first major review

While our Nokia 5.3 review unit is taking its time getting to our hands, first feedback of tech media about the phone started appearing online. From major global publications, PhoneArena posted a r…

Madinah health campaign benefits 60,000 people

MADINAH: A health awareness campaign in Madinah has benefited more than 60,000 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The General Directorate of Health Affairs in Madinah completed the campaign — under the slogan “We Return with Caution” — to raise awareness among people in public areas such as markets and squares since the coronavirus curfew’s end on Thursday. Madinah

Ekta Kaul Wishes Surbhi Jyoti On Her Birthday; Sends Goodies On Behalf Of Her Baby And Calls Surbhi 'Masi'

Ekta Kaul and Surbhi Jyoti are total BFF goals. As surbhi celebrates her birthday today, Ekta Kauls ent her a pack of goodies but it was from her baby and not Ekta. She wrote Happy Birthday Masi on it.

The Government Will Refund Millions Of Dollars To People Affected By Robodebt

Around $721 million is expected to be refunded to people who were affected by the government's disastrous robodebt scheme.

Jay Leno Drives the Tesla Cybertruck Through The Boring Company's Test Tunnel (UPDATE)

Watch the electric SUV in action.

Why Virgin Galactic Is Still Dreaming of Space Travel

Although the markets are turning positive, several fundamental factors are conspiring against Virgin Galactic.

EU awards peacekeeping medal to Pakistani soldier

Sepoy Amir Aslam was martyred in the Democratic Republic of Congo on a UN peacekeeping mission

Ancient Mass Extinction Tied To Ozone Loss, Warming Climate

Iwastheone shares a report from Science Magazine: The end of the Devonian period, 359 million years ago, was an eventful time: Fish were inching out of the ocean, and fernlike forests were advancing on land. The world was recovering from a mass extinction 12 million years earlier, but the climate w...

Google Android Studio 4.0 released with a new Motion editor -

Google Android Studio 4.0 released with a new Motion editor. In addtion to Motion Editor, it also comes with a plethora of new features

Statues of lions in Chinatown vandalized with racist graffiti a second time

The Chinatown Lions in Vancouver have been vandalized with racist graffiti, again.

SAVE OUR LUNGS, SAVE OUR HEART – SAVE DEHING PATKAI

 By Joanna Dawson & Saurav Malhotra,The first quarter of 2020 ushered in an economic crisis second only to the Great Depression. This is no ordinary crisis, but an ecological crisis of deforestation and wildlife-human virus transmission that has

Brazilian researchers design low-cost mechanical ventilators

A group of researchers at the University of São Paulo's Engineering School (POLI-USP) in Brazil have developed a mechanical ventilator that costs only approximately 7% as much as a conventional ventilator.

It’s another uneventful year as aviation enters grim future

President Muhammadu Buhari prior to 2015 election promised the aviation community just one item: a new national carrier in the status of the defunct Nigeria Airways. His choice of Capt. Hadi Sirika

How to Check The Health of Your iPhone Battery

You can check on your iPhone battery's health to see how if it has deteriorated from when you first bought the device.

The perfect man for the perfect job - The Nation Nigeria

His first 8 months in office such tremendous accomplishments in areas of traffic and traffic management, transforming porthole infested roads to...

Senate President appoints Sani Fema SA, sports

The President of the Senate Federal Republic of Nigeria,  Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has appointed Hon. Sani Fema as his

Unearthed Toothless Pterosaur Jaw Belongs To Species Previously Unknown To The UK

Most commonly found in Brazil and China, Tapejaridae are a family of flying pterosaurs that lived during the Cretaceous period. However, for the first time

New AI technique speeds up language models on edge devices

In a research paper, scientists propose a technique -- Hardware-Aware Transformers (HAT) -- that finds Transformer-based models optimized for edge devices.

Employees urge BMC to allot hospital beds for virus-afflicted staff

So far, more than 1,500 civic employees — healthcare staff, engineers, workers from the conservancy department, and others on coronavirus-related duties — have been infected by the virus, while 25 have succumbed due to it.

Sing on Musical Groups Fruitful Activities in Lock Down Period

Around 60 artists from the Sing On musical group have enjoyed this lock down period since March 21st through the presentation of melodious songs on the WhatsApp group ,where a unique series of different musical themes are presented everyday. By connecting this venture, A.N Sharma paved the way for artists to learn and understand, which […]

NSW photo cards next on Dominello's digital hit list

Physical alternative slated for later this year.

Study: Public health campaigns can do better on cannabis harm reduction

Researchers surveyed nearly 500 attendees at the 2019 Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to learn about cannabis enthusiasts' awareness of cannabis harm reduction strategies. The results indicate a need for better public health campaigns.

UK’s biggest solar plant gets the official go-ahead

The Cleve Hill Solar Park would consist of 880,000 solar panels, according to The Guardian, and have a peak capacity of 350 megawatts (MW). The solar energy generated would help the UK reach its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, developers said on the Cleve Hill website.

U.S. Oil Production Rebound Off The Lows With May To Average 10 Mb/D

Shut-in oil production will start to return in June as producers receive better pricing. May production is likely to average somewhere around ~10 mb/d. Q3 2020

SAA’s BRPs ask for another extension to finalise rescue plan

This will be their fourth extension since taking charge of the embattled airline since December last year.

Itogon's first COVID-19 patient a jail officer at NBP

Mayor Victor Palangdan of Itogon town in Benguet says the patient most probably contracted the disease in the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa where he is assigned

Moses Kuria's interesting message to Junet over Aisha Jumwa ouster

Please consult Otiende Amollo with a pencil and a notebook – Kuria

Why I ordered arrest of judge, by Katsina emir

Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Usman, yesterday explained that he ordered the arrest of an errant judge to serve as deterrent.

BMW 5 Series Sedan in Aventurine Red II with BMW Individual features

After spending some time with the BMW 5 Series online configurator, I came up with a fabulous facelifted BMW 5 Series in Aventurine Red

COVID-19: No suspect is declared wanted in Enugu — Commissioner

ENUGU State Commissioner for Health, Prof Ike Obi has clarified that the state government never declared any suspected carrier of Covid-19...

Todd Muller’s beige persona might not be a bad thing in the battle against Jacinda Ardern

New Zealanders generally don’t like their leaders too colourful or ideological, which might play well for the new opposition leader after a horror first week

Ghana's daily infection rate slightly decreasing - Dr Badu Sarkodie

Dr Badu Sarkodie, the Director of Public Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Thursday said although the country's daily rate of new COVID-19 infections are decreasing, the curve is not sharp enough.

Boris Johnson has broken all his promises. Tory and Labour voters alike have little patience left for a sub-Prime Minister

How did a man who spent his entire life working towards this job manage to throw it away so spectacularly badly?

Sanjjanaa Galrani On Her Relationship Status: “I Have A Boyfriend, But I May Or May Not Marry Him”

Sanjjanaa Galrani has finally opened up about her relationship status. As per the reports, the actress has revealed that she has a boyfriend, however, she may or may not marry him. The actress also added that her wedding will surely happen soon.

Simon Cowell shocked by body-contorting dance on America's Got Talent

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Minneapolis mayor issues curfew amid destructive uprisings

The mayor of Minneapolis imposed a citywide 8 p.m. curfew starting Friday night following three nights of destructive protests in the city over the death of George Floyd. The curfew will bar people

FALSE: Photo of Duterte portrait outside Japan national museum

The original photo showed portraits of President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the National Monument in Indonesia

McLaren to reportedly cut about 30% of their employees

Over 1,000 employees will lose their jobs at McLaren Group due to restructuring program

Big food brands sidestep retailers in pandemic

Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo become latest groups to sell online, but can direct delivery take off?

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Cigarette ban threatens to bankrupt companies

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Watch: Trump Slams China Over Coronavirus Coverup, Ends US Relationship With W.H.O.

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Japan dispels reports that it will subsidise trips for foreign tourists

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Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando get approval by state to reopen theme parks

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Ireland Funds’ Chief Executive steps down after one year

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All nursing graduates to be guaranteed jobs amid Covid-19 crisis

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: As many as 64,028 people have been diagnosed with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pakistan by May 29 after the emergence of 2,636 more Cases in the last 24 hours, according to the National Command & Operation Centre (NCOC). In the last 24 hours, 11,931 COVID-19 tests were conducted throughout the Country including 5,348 in Punjab, 4,101 in Sindh, 1,080 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 605 in Islamabad, 441 in Balochistan, 237 in Azad Kashmir (AJK), and 119 in Gilgit-Baltistan. By now, a total of 520,017 tests have been conducted in Pakistan to diagnose the virus. In terms of fatalities, a total of 1,317 deaths including 57 in the last 24 hours have been recorded throughout the Country. Whereas 22,305 patients have been recovered from the disease. The most number of Coronavirus Cases have been detected in Sindh wherein 25,309 people have been tested positive. Likewise, 396 patients have succumbed to the virus and 11,190 have been recovered in Sindh.

Here Are 50 Facts About 50 Cent

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Melvin Gordon zings Chargers in discussing potentially playing in empty stadiums

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Credit-provider Finbond says that as part of its short and medium term strategic objectives, it plans on selling its South African operations to focus on North America and Europe.

DOJ sets new conditions for CPI’s acquisition of General Dynamics’ satellite antenna business

For the merger to go forward CPI must sell off its subsidiary ASC Signal Division.

Commerce Bank Grows Stock Position in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:RCL)

Commerce Bank lifted its stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:RCL) by 116.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,292 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,086 shares during the period. Commerce Bank’s holdings in Royal […]

ICYMI: You will now pay stamp duty on ATM printouts, some WhatsApp messages, says FIRS

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says Nigerians will now pay stamp duties on WhatsApp messages acknowledging receipt of funds. 

‘Anthology of Fear’ Devs Release Free Prologue Chapter on Steam Plus New Gameplay Trailer

Last year, Ultimate Games S.A. and RG Crew had announced their video game horror anthology series, Anthology of Fear. They’ve now released not only new gameplay footage from the upcoming anthology, but also a free prologue, which you can download on Steam! “Each of the three stories will be radically different from the others,” explains […]

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Jane Moss, Lincoln Center’s Artistic Director, Is Stepping Down

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We bring to you the list of Bollywood celeb who ventured out of their homes amid lockdown!

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We bring to you the list of Bollywood celeb who ventured out of their homes amid lockdown!

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While its direct impact on the homeless population is still unclear, the coronavirus pandemic has made life on the streets of Las Vegas harder in many ways.

First Bald Eagle Nest Spotted In Cape Cod In More Than 100 Years

The first bald eagle nest has been spotted in Cape Cod, Massachusetts since 1905 as wildlife experts celebrate the endangered species’ soaring population a

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Across Mumbai, according to municipal commissioner Iqbal Chahal, 1,529 BMC staffers have been infected. Municipal Mazdoor Union estimates there are 520 Class III and IV staffers infected across civic hospitals and an equal number in quarantine.

UK Action Fraud Reveals Victims Have Lost Over £4.6 Million in Coronavirus Scams

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Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg launch COVID hero award

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JobStart Policy No Substitute For Tax Cuts

Taxpayers’ Union spokeswoman Islay Aitchison says, “While there’s definitely some appeal to subsidies targeted at job creation, taxpayers would rather see their money go toward tried-and-tested methods of boosting the economy, such as tax cuts. For the most part, businesses still hiring aren’t the ones that need support.”

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Migrant workers sent back to Odisha from Hyderabad

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26 cops put under quarantine in Poonch

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26 cops quarantined in Poonch

26 cops quarantined in Poonch Poonch, May 28: Over two dozen cops were on Thursday put under quarantine after the wife of a cop, who was also a naka incharge was tested positive in Poonch district. Officials informed that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) were followed a day after the wife of a cop was tested positive […]

SNAP Stock Has Some Fundamental Issues That Should Worry You

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Uggah: Dog that bit Sarawak boy, 5, confirmed to have rabies

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Review: Brooke Barry releases stunning acoustic single 'Closer' 

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BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 741 to 180,458, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday.

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Over 39,000 people have signed a petition calling for youtuber Myka Stauffer and her husband, James to take down monetized videos of their adopted son, Huxley who they revealed has been re-homed. According to the petition

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Activists Task Nigerians On Value, Respect For Human Life

Human rights activists gave the charge on Thursday in a chat with our correspondent in commemoration of national day of mourning for victims of violent killings.

Two ex-Sarawak PKR lawmakers Baru Bian and See Chee How now PSB members, says party president

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US tops upstream oil & gas CO2 emitters list — Canada has highest intensity, Norway lowest

US tops upstream oil & gas CO2 emitters list — Canada has highest intensity, Norway lowest

Will the UK learn from COVID-19 mistakes affecting vulnerable communities?

Family law Barrister Paula Rhone-Adrien speaks about the suffering of vulnerable people in the wake of COVID-19 mistakes by the UK

Getting New Zealand Open For Business

“New Zealand is open for business, support local, back your backyard.”

Another policeman dies; toll now 16

The death toll due to COVID-19 in the ranks of the Mumbai Police rose to 16 on Friday, with a head constable succumbing to the pandemic and another constable testing positive posthumously. According t

Taiwan to raise smoking age to 20, tighten rules on vaping

Those making or importing banned tobacco products to face penalty of NT$50 million

Australian zookeeper airlifted after attack by two lions

May 29 (UPI) -- A zookeeper in Australia sustained "critical" injuries Friday when two lions attacked her while she was cleaning their enclosure, local police said.

Decline in enrollees: Parents cite finances, doubts about distance learning

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Philipe Lins agreed to another UFC fight less than two weeks after his debut loss to Andrei Arlovski.

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It won't be a long wait before Minecraft Dungeons' first DLC release, with Jungle Awakens set to arrive in July.

Việt Nam considers opening borders to visitors from COVID-19-free countries

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Feds looking at ways to reunite families amid COVID-19 border restrictions with U.S.

Some families with members of dual-citizenship have become separated due to the pandemic

The partnership between OnePlus and McLaren has come to an end

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Bangladesh plans home exams for primary school students

The government is planning home examinations for primary school students to keep them in study amid the coronavirus outbreak that has forced education institutions shut.

‘Tujhse Hoti Hai Subha': Delhi-based band Twin Strings launches first original of 2020

Watch Twin Strings' latest original ‘Tujhse Hoti Hai Subha' here:

5G mast rejected as council says plans would harm regeneration

The mast was described as "unsightly"' and "detrimental" to the look of the area

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Founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) Madam Akua Donkor has revealed that former President John Dramani Mahama in 2016 called her to leave GFP and contest the presidential race as an independent candidate.

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Lucas di Grassi finally made his Formula 1 debut with Virgin in 2010 but he came close to replacing two of his fellow Brazilians the previous year, only for circumstances to turn against him

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Southwestern Energy: Bullish On Gas Prices, But Clarity On 2021 Hedges Needed

The natural gas markets are poised to rally substantially, as production is declining, while the summer is expected to be abnormally warm. SWN follows a rolling

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63 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, taking the total in the State to 1,723, a Health Department official said here on May 29. Of the fresh cases, 61 had recently returned to th

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In the past day a total of 3 new COVID-19 infection cases were found in Latvia, increasing the total number to 1 064.

Sports in the Carolinas can resume, yet some aren’t ready

Gov. Henry McMaster will allow some South Carolina sports to start practicing on Saturday, though not all will.

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LIVE: Premier Doug Ford provides COVID-19 update

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Bald eagle numbers in Massachusetts have soared so far in 2020, according to state wildlife officials. They described the ascension as “a dramatic uptick,” with more than 70 active nests located

Call of Duty fans can enlist Captain Price himself on Cameo, for charity

Proceeds will support groups helping veterans find high-quality careers

Coronavirus claims the lives of five more doctors

Two doctors from Lahore and one from Gujranwala, Peshawar and Faisalabad each have lost their lives

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A Grubhub deal seems like a foregone conclusion at this point. Uber seems like the most likely winner of a consolidation deal at this time. Other players like D

Thailand reports 11 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

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MT announces 8 new cases of COVID, 6 in Big Horn County

The state health department announced eight now cases of COVID-19 out of more than 1,700 tests that were run on Thursday.

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The police at Ntortroso in the Ahafo Region, yesterday arrested a watchdog committee member, for allegedly stabbing to death, a 48-year-old man, for engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey,.

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing 'galamseyer' to death

The police at Ntortroso in the Ahafo Region, yesterday arrested a watchdog committee member, for allegedly stabbing to death, a 48-year-old man, for engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey,

Speeding driver tests positive for cocaine as Kildare Gardaí step up checkpoints and patrols for bank holiday weekend

Naas Roads Policing Unit detected a car travelling at 117km/h in an 80km/hr zone. The driver then tested positive for cocaine and was arrested. The vehicle was seized for have no insurance or tax. Cou...

BMW PH opens their latest showroom... and it's online

The coronavirus situation is making visiting dealerships difficult, so BMW Philippines launches an online showroom

EA renews Madden NFL license through 2026

EA's money-printing Madden NFL business will continue to stay strong. In a deal announced today with the NFL and the NFL Player's Association, the company shared that it's renewed its exclusive rights to the Madden NFL Franchise in a "multiyear" deal that will ensure it's the only company in town developing football simulation games.

Price of WTI Crude Futures Tops $35 Per Barrel First Time Since March 11

MOSCOW, May 29 (Sputnik) - Global oil prices accelerated growth to 5 percent on Friday evening, and the price of WTI crude futures rose above $35 per barrel for the...

PMD riders go for joyride on the road, netizens question enforcement

PMD riders go for joyride on the road, netizens question enforcement

Is COVID-19 a stumbling block along 2021 electoral process?

Tanzania is also supposed to have its elections. General and local elections have already been postponed in more than 40 countries.

Flattening the mental health curve is the next big coronavirus challenge

A mental health crisis has begun, as social isolation from the coronavirus and loss of jobs, income and loved ones have left people reeling. A transformation of care is badly needed.

Hospitality sector expects demand to pick by Q4 2020: Survey

AUD/USD retreats from 0.6680 as the markets await Trump’s conference on China

The Australian dollar has failed again to break the resistance level at 0.6680 and the pair has retreated to levels near 0.6600 as risk appetite plun

Ethiopia advises Dutch investors to diversify investments

During the webnar held on Thursday Million Samuel Ambassador of Ethiopia to the Netherlands advised Dutch Companies not to be limited in floriculture / horticulture and explore new areas of cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, energy, ICT and service sectors as well. The Netherlands, with over 150 investments in Ethiopia, is the largest investor from European countries and accounted for the 5.23 percent of Ethiopia’s export, making it the 6th largest export destination of Ethiopian goods.

Parents accused of torturing daughter, 3, after going on Russia’s answer to Jeremy Kyle to blame sibling for bruises

PARENTS are accused of torturing their three-year-old daughter after shocking images emerged of their  her eyes completely black. The girl’s parents are being investigated after they appeared on a …

7 5G Stocks to Buy for the Future of Telecom

Sure, many investors are still obsessing over the coronavirus, but it's time to invest in the future. That's why these 5G stocks are buys now.

DFS reopens 88 more showrooms as lockdown rules ease

DFS reopening more branches - and with protective measures in place

Experts for pre-test counselling for COVID-19 suspects

A month after the first Covid-19 patient took his own life in Bengaluru, a second Covid-19 patient ended his life at a quarantine centre at Kadandale in Dakshina Kannada district on Thursday.

The Dishonored Franchise Still Lives

More sneaky-sneaky, stabby-stabby, perhaps?

U.S.-Funded Health Website 'Spreading Misinformation' About Coronavirus

The U.S. government is funding a health website in Armenia that has published misinformation about COVID-19, according to the British investigative online publication openDemocracy.

It must be parents who decide if it's safe enough to return to school

At first it was our elderly residents in care homes who were sacrificed to the current pandemic. 

Dodge Challenger ACR Will Be Muscle Car's Next Top Model: Report

A new rumor says Dodge is working an ACR version of the Challenger that would a hardcore, street-legal road course machine designed to turn corners.

'Fleet of Underwater UFOs' Spotted off the Greek Coastline by Alien Hunter

Google Earth can prove to be a valuable tool for those UFO enthusiasts who like to scroll over the detailed images of our planet in a bid to spot some evidence for the...

Saeima supports reducing restrictions for sports and culture activities

On Thursday, 28 May, Latvia’s Saeima approved the government’s approved decision retarding lifting certain restrictions imposed on education, hobby groups, sports and culture activities during the COVID-19 state of emergency, BNN was told by Saeima press-service.

Carson Wentz Sends Strong Message About George Floyd’s Death, ‘Institutional Racism’ In America (TWEET)

(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Carson Wentz is not a guy who is known for speaking out on social injustices,…

Drunk Hindu priest, 70, beheads man in Indian temple as a human sacrifice to goddess who came to him in a dream and said it would end coronavirus

Sansari Ojha (left) killed Saroj Kumar Pradhan, 52, in Cuttack, India, on Wednesday night. The priest claimed he was following orders from a goddess to end the coronavirus pandemic.

An overzealous attack on renewables

It is unlike­ly that Moore will come out and apolog­ise for his new docume­ntary or take it out of circul­ation

Zinc futures down on muted demand

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in June was trading lower by Rs 50 paise, or 0.32 percent, at Rs 157.45 per kg in 2,079 lots.

S&P: Indian economy will shrink by 5% in FY21 due to coronavirus crisis

In its latest report, S&P Global Ratings predicted India’s economy to contract 5% in the current fiscal year (FY2021), as the coronavirus pandemic con

Indian Lake Apocalypse: Tonnes of Dead Fish Float in India's IT Hub Bengaluru - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): Scores of dead fishes were found floating in India’s Kommaghatta lake in Bengaluru on Friday. Locals allege that the lake has become a dumping...

CNN Reporter Omar Jimenez Should Sue the Minnesota Cops Who Arrested Him

If you thought the White House’s “looting starts, shooting starts” tweet was the worst thing Friday would bring, you may be wrong. In other infuriating happenings, CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and three members of his crew were arrested in the middle of a live broadcast Friday by the Minnesota State Patrol.

Mah Sing’s Q1 net profit falls to RM30.07m

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Mah Sing Group Bhd’s net profit in the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 (Q1 2020) fell to RM30.07 million from RM55.01 million in the same period last year. Revenue declined to RM371.13 million from RM450.33 million previously. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, Mah...

Xiaomi India teases laptop release; Mi Notebook and Redmibook likely to go on sale soon

Xiaomi will soon unveil some new laptops in India, according to a teaser posted by the company's Twitter handle. We can expect to see a range of Mi Notebooks and Redmibooks on the marketplace soon.

Man charged with threatening to kill Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis

A registered sex offender has appeared in court accused of threatening to kill a Sinn Féin MLA.

Nuclear Guinea Pigs: Radiation Experiments Performed on US Citizens

During the Cold War, the U.S. conducted experiments with radioactive substances on men, women, pregnant women, children, and infants.

COVID-19: Indian Mumbai Naval Dockyard Builds Ultra-Violet Sanitisation Bay For Workers

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Navy has dominated news headlines for developing in-house tech equipment to minimise the risk of the coronavirus infection from...

Delhi: 31-yr-old cons women on dating apps

Police said the accused, Anand Kumar, and an associate, whose bank account was used for the transactions, were arrested Friday.

Warm weather attracts dozens to Melton Hill Lake

Late May is a popular time for outings to Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Shanghala employee denies meddling in ACC probe

AN employee of former justice minister Sacky Shanghala and his business partner James Hatuikulipi denied in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court yesterday that he tried to remove potential evidence

Walmart Telling Photo Lab Employees NOT to Ask for Proof of Copyright

Walmart’s Photo Centers might not seem like a major avenue for copyright infringement or photo theft. But PetaPixel has been made aware of an alleged policy change that makes it far easier for bad actors to use and print professional photos without permission.

Russia says Libya ceasefire in tatters, situation deteriorating: agencies

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s foreign ministry said on Friday the situation in Libya was continuing to deteriorate and that a ceasefire there was in tatters, the RIA news agency reported.

Wontumi wades into Mills’ death saga, calls Mahama a 'political killer'

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, has added his voice to those that are calling for a probe into the death of former President John Evans Atta Mills.

Golden Knights offer refunds to single-game ticket holders

The Golden Knights said in an email they will refund single-game ticket holders for the final four regular-season games that will not be played at T-Mobile Arena.

After Facing Uproar, TTD Decides Not To Sell Or Auction Any Property

Facing a backlash for their recent decision to auction some properties in Tamil Nadu, authorities of the Sri Venkateswara temple on Thursday (28 May) decided not to dispose of any property.

Digital-only local newspapers will struggle to serve the communities that need them most

This week News Corp Australia announced the end of the print editions of 112 suburban and regional mastheads – about one-fifth of all of Australia's local newspapers. Of those, 36 will close and 76 ...

GU-Q scholars examine most pressing issues of COVID-19 crisis

Top scholars from Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) in the fields of history, political science, ethics, Gulf studies, and theology have come together to examine the most pressing issues of the COVID-19 crisis through a series of virtual panel discussions hosted by GU-Q’s Dean, Dr. Ahmad Dallal.

Priest beheads man at temple in Cuttack dist

A priest allegedly killed a man by beheading him at a temple near Bandhahuda under the Narasinghpur police station in Cuttack district on Wednesday night. Later, accused Sansari Ojha (72), priest of Brahmani Dei Temple, surrendered to police following the incident. Reports said an argument

Number Of Discharged Covid-19 Patients Surpasses Active Cases In Madhya Pradesh’s Indore

On Thursday, as many as 117 patients were discharged from three hospitals in Indore after recovering from Covid-19.

PICTURED: Glamorous zookeeper, 35, and the two lions that attacked her while she cleaned their cage leaving her fighting for life - as photos emerge of the first birthday party she threw them

Big cat expert Ms Brown was pounced upon and savagely attacked in the neck and head as she cleaned a cage at the Shoalhaven Zoo in North Nowra on Friday morning.

Anand Mahindra hates this word and he wants it banned

The business tycoon doesn’t like the sound of ‘webinar’.He even went on to ask his followers on Twitter to start a petition to remove it from the dictionary

Chad Muska is the best Tony Hawk's Pro Skater character of all time, don't at me

I still remember where I was when I picked up Tony Hawk's Pro Skater for the first time. I was at my friend David's house, completely unaware for what we were getting ourselves into. We were learning the ropes, then suddenly:

Tyra Banks Responds To ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Controversies

Tyra Banks has responded to the viral criticism over old clips of her show, America’s Next Top Model. During an interview with ET, 46-year-old television host and model addressed the ...

Amarillo convenience store owner sentenced to more than 12 years for drug trafficking charges

An Amarillo convenience store owner has been sentenced to more than 12 years for drug trafficking charges.

Govt needs to focus especially on youth

The extended lockdown in place to contain the spread of Covid-19 has acted as a trigger causing spike in number of people experiencing stronger forms of mental health issues which were earlier mild. According to experts, this is the time when the government should focus especially on the youth in a

The Topsy-Turvy S&P 500 Earnings Picture

I am hard-pressed to see how S&P 500 earnings in this frustrating pandemic will only fall to $125 in calendar 2020. The once hoped-for V-shaped recovery has giv

Financial help sought for new community hub

The $3.8 million Wanaka Community Hub building, which opened seven months ago is in financial strife. The hub houses community and government...

Financial help sought for new community hub

The $3.8million Wanaka Community Hub building, which opened seven months ago is in financial strife. The hub houses community and government...

Fears for Westland when wage subsidy ends

Financial pain is predicted to cripple tourism towns when the Covid-19 wage subsidies end shortly. Nine weeks after lockdown, Franz Josef Civil...

And yet, they will not play

Baseball is perfectly American.

Judge Dismisses Copyright Suit Against Apple and M. Night Shyamalan

A lawsuit against M. Night Shyamalan and Apple that alleged Apple TV+ series 'Servant' lifted from a 2013 indie film has been thrown out.

CBA says crisis reinforces its X15 mission to create new start-ups

CBA has rolled its Credit Savvy business into X15 and will host a hackathon in July to identify new ideas and entrepreneurs.

Pick n Pay opens alcohol pre-orders online as it prepares for high demand from 1 June

Pick n Pay customers can now pre-order liquor from its online shop and all orders will be delivered from 1 June 2020.

Health Ministry: COVID-19 mobile app updated

The citizen will then be asked to answer some questions that determine the infection possibility, she added.

PMC to focus anti-Covid effort on senior citizens, comorbid patients in containment zones

Those in the high risk group include people with high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma or tuberculosis, kidney ailment, obesity, cancer and pregnant women.

Covid-19 : With 11 more positive, active cases jump above 100 in Nagpur

Nagpur: As many as 11 people including a Mahadula based man who returned from Bihar tested positive for novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) on Friday. Five out of them belonged to Pachpaoli quarantine centre, two from Naik Talav, one each from Tanga Stand, Seva Sadan Building and Bhagwan Nagar. Following this development the cases of virus […]

Suspended Cop Lawrence Njue Lays Bare His Tribulations, Accuses Police Commission Of Defying Court Orders

The National Police Service (NPS) commission is once again on the spot over unfair treatment of its officers.In the latest incident, Lawrence Njue, who served as an Administration Police Constable

Bitcoin Risks a Free-Fall to $7,000 Despite Strong Fundamentals, Analysts Warn

Fundamental strength may not be enough to stop Bitcoin from seeing a decline into the $7,000 region – according to one prominent trader.

53yo Physically Fit Man Falls Unconscious & Passes Away While Cycling With Friend

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Customer shoots dead Cebu bakery worker who enforced physical distancing

The customer resents the bakery employee's calling him out for cutting the line and disregarding rules on physical distancing

NZD/USD climbs above 0.6200 on broad USD weakness

After trading defensively and falling below 0.6200 during the Asian trading hours, the NZD/USD pair gained traction in the last hour and climbed to a

Egypt confirms new daily record of 1,289 new coronavirus cases

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt registered 1,289 new coronavirus cases and 34 deaths, the health ministry said on Friday, marking another record of daily increases on both counts despite stricter curfew rules.

Coronavirus | 15,572 cases, 960 deaths in Gujarat

State briefs High Court about remedial measures taken to combat the pandemic

US sanctions are hindering the distribution of Cuban drugs combating Covid-19

As biotechnology labs in Havana develop drugs to thwart the pandemic, the US blockade threatens further research and production.

Four doctors in Pakistan die from COVID-19 in past 24 hours

Meanwhile, as many as 341 health care workers have been infected with COVID-19 across Punjab

OnePlus and Fortnite collaborate to bring new game modes in Creative Island

Fortnite, one of the most popular games in the market, is partnering with the known smartphone vendor OnePlus. The collaboration will bring a new game mode to Epic Game‘s battle royale. The new Creative Island is a part of Fortnite’s in-game Creative mode. The new game mode within the game will allow players to test …

COVID-19 webinar series by WCM-Q brings expert medical opinion to community

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched a live webinar series to allow the healthcare community in Qatar to discuss the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact, recommended responses and treatment protocols.

Madhya Pradesh: Panic in Singrauli as more than 1000 bats found dead

Thousands of bats were found dead and lying on ground on Friday noon around the trees.

DETECTIVE COMICS Writer Dishes on His JOKER 80TH ANNIVERSARY 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR Story

The longtime Batman editor/writer gets to take on the Joker.

LRD recruitment: Now, male job aspirants demand additional vacancies

The male job aspirants want supernumerary posts for men, similar to those given to women in February this year to bring not only gender equality, but also a balance of 33% female and 67% male candidates in any government recruitment.

Most Read articles – Arm flagships, Bristol startup, Huawei 5G

Time once again for us to view the five most read articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, using the Web stats from Google Analytics. See what your peers have mostly been reading.

Wreath laying ceremony to remember dead IRA man

The family of an IRA man killed almost 40 years ago will lay a wreath in his memory this weekend.

Liberia: Civil Society Organizations at Odds Over Changing Mid-Term Elections Date to December

Monrovia – In continuation of the search for solution to what could be a suspension of a constitutional provision that could push the October 13, 2020 Senatorial Mid-term elections to December or January,, the Senate Joint Committee on Judiciary and Autonomous Agency Friday invited civil society actors to its chambers to gauge their expert opinions. […]

China signals a complete ban on the eating of dog meat ahead of notorious Yulin festival with new rules to classify dogs as 'companion animals'

China has hinted that it could ban dog meat from the dinner table after approving a proposed directive to classify dogs as companion animals instead of farm animals officially.

Virtual town hall to discuss proposed Chinatown homeless center related to COVID-19 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Plans for what’s being called a Homeless Triage and CARES Center in Chinatown will be the subject of a “virtual town hall” being held this afternoon by the Institute for Human Services, the project’s sponsor.

Lagos allays fears over 5G technology - The Nation Nigeria

Lagos State Government has assured there is nothing to fear over purported danger posed by 5G technology to their health.It declared controversies...

[OPINION] No charter change during pandemic

'It is tone deaf on the part of government to create campaigns that will further divide its populace, especially during a pandemic'

South Africa’s diesel shortage to last several weeks

A shortage of diesel fuel in South Africa will ease up in a few weeks when about 30% of its refining capacity, idled because of a drop in demand spurred by the Covid-19 lockdown, will return to service.

PRRD: No martial law amid pandemic

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday maintained that he has no plan to implement a nationwide martial law amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Indian Microlending Firm SATYA MicroCapital Ltd Secures Over $13 Million in Equity Funding from Tokyo’s Gojo & Co.

SATYA MicroCapital Ltd, a fast-growing micro-lending firm based in India, has secured INR 105 crore (appr. $13.85 million) in equity funding from Gojo & Com

Lifetime of Learnable Is Up For A Massive Discount For A Few Days – Become A Developer Right Now

Lifetime of Learnable will help you build websites, apps, learn to code and much more in juts a few days. Get this discount right away!

Whit Dickey Trio: Expanding Light review – pin-sharp free jazz finds new heat

Drummer Dickey, saxophonist Rob Brown and bassist Brandon Lopez entwine in tidal ebbs and flows

Why Caste Groups in Jharkhand Are Refusing To Buy The Official Claim Of ‘No Discrimination’ At Hazaribagh Quarantine Centre

A re-investigation has been demanded into a case of alleged caste discrimination at a Hazaribagh quarantine centre.

Israeli Troops Reportedly Open Fire in Disputed Land on Border With Lebanon

BEIRUT (Sputnik) – The Israeli army opened fire with automatic weapons in a disputed territory of the Shebaa farms located on the border with Lebanon when a shepherd...

‘Good leaders do not plan for the next elections; they plan for the next generations’- Gov Emmanuel

Akwa Ibom state governor Mr. Udom Emmanuel has called on citizens of the state to involve themselves in constructive criticism, instead of intentionally manufacturing falsehood and slanderous articles.

Smart Sponge Could Soak Up Oil Spills

Scientists have developed a highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water. With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to inexpensively and efficiently clean up oil spills without harming marine life.

Ice Cube, Ariana Grande & More Artists React to the Police Officer Charged with George Floyd's Murder

Ariana Grande, Vince Staples, Ice Cube and more artists reacted to ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. Acquires 21,040 Shares of United Continental Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL)

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in United Continental Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 294.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 28,197 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 21,040 shares during the quarter. Cambridge Investment Research […]

Man with 'atrocious' criminal record jailed

A 27-year old man with an "atrocious" criminal record has been jailed for a spate of offences committed in the Newry area.

Sonya Deville vs. Lacey Evans, New Day segment added to SmackDown

Tonight's edition of SmackDown is shaping up to be a show for the ages!

Survey provides baseline assessment of climate-health education among health professions institutions

An international survey of Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) membership found that the majority of members--health professions schools and programs, including medical, nursing, and public health--offer learning opportunities related to the health impacts of climate change, yet many also encountered challenges in instituting or developing curricula.

German Rights Body GEMA Says Strong 2019 Created 'Crisis Airbag' for Members Sidelined by Pandemic

The German copyright society GEMA carried over momentum from the previous year and increased revenues by nearly 5% in 2019.

ADB Approves $400 Million Loan to Support Philippines’ Capital Market Development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government’s efforts to strengthen domestic capital markets and reach its development goals of high, sustained economic growth and poverty reduction. The Support to Capital Market-Generated Infrastructure Financing Program, subprogram 1, aims to address key constraints that have limited the […]

INS Kesari enters port of Madagascar, medicines handed over to authorities under Mission Sagar

Indian Naval Ship Kesari entered Port Antsiranana, Madagascar as a part of mission Sagar programme.  

‘John Wick’ Is Only Called ‘John Wick’ Because Keanu Reeves Kept Saying The Wrong Title

Bless him.

Netherlands mortality below average for second consecutive week

An estimated 2,750 people died in the Netherlands in the 21st week of 2020, between May 18 and 24. That is below what would have been normal for the 21st week of a year if there had been no

ANALYSIS: How SA can balance control of COVID-19 and avoid economic disaster

South Africa's management of the COVID-19 pandemic must now shift from a centrally regulated approach to one that enables participation and compliance by communities, workers and businesses.

Excluded from pandemic pay

More than 250,000 health, social services and corrections employees in British Columbia are receiving “temporary pandemic pay” for working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. But a local court clerk doesn't know why her and her coworkers haven't been included.

Victoria police investigating three suspicious fires

Victoria police are investigating three fires that appear to have been deliberately set on Thursday night.Police officers and firefighters responded to fires in garbage or garbage bins at three . . .

FNB fraud protection – Why your online payments get declined

FNB flags certain retailers as high-risk for online payments, as well as individual transactions.

Exclusive: Inside multi-billion naira ‘fraud’, contract racketeering in PTI

AUDU Oshiokhamele, Chairman of PENGASSAN Effurun branch, has accused Professor Sunny Iyuke, the Chief Executive of the PTI of a N5.8bn fraud.

Jaya's nephew and niece entitled to her properties: Madras HC

With regard to self acquisitions of Jayalalithaa, the petitioner and the respondent are the legal heirs as per Section 15(1)(d) of the Hindu Succession Act,1956.

India’s oil import bill falls 10 per cent in FY 20

At least in the oil sector, the global health emergency posed by the spread of the novel coronavirus has come to the country's advantage.

Csaba Molnár: Orbán demanding an apology over the return of emergency powers is a cruel joke ǀ View

For us, who trust institutions rather than “good emperors,” Orbán’s Enabling Act remains unconstitutional, even if it was ultimately revoked. And so, instead of applauding his greatness, we remember the words of the Trojans: “Beware of Greeks bearing gifts!”

Top URA Commissioner resigns

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One of Uganda Revenue Authority’s high profile Commissioners, Dicksons Kateshumbwa, has resigned. “Today after more than 14 years of service in the authority I have decided to end my tour of duty ahead of my contractual period with immediate effect,” he said in a letter copied to all …

“ACTIVISM IS NOT TERRORISM”: Twitter Top Trend #JunkTerrorBill Sounds Familiar?

Phillipine senate approved an anti terrorism bill designed to "prevent and stop terrorist attacks" that have taken Southeast Asia by storm the past years.

Get Instant PAN Card Through Aadhaar For Free: How to Apply

Online PAN card allotment just got easier and free. No more document hassle, as all an applicant needs is their Aadhaar number.

Rapper Zlatan places curse on Twitter user for saying he has faded

Zlatan Ibile has angrily clamped down on a Twitter user who wished him bad. The user responded to some fans of the rapper by noting that his career has faded.

IOCL Recruitment 2020: Deadline for online application for engineers, graduate apprentice extended; Details

The recruitment of engineers/officers or engagement of graduate apprentice engineers (GAEs) would be done through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2020.

Village rocked by pandemic 354 years ago where Matt Hancock's ancestors perished

EXCLUSIVE: 354 years on from Eyam's 14-month plague hell, we speak to direct descendants of those who survived in the Peak District village to learn the lessons Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s ancestors could teach us all about lockdown

Power generation raised at Moolamattom

Aim is to reduce Idukki water level

YouTube makes video chapters official

Creators can chop up the YouTube seek bar into segmented, titled chapters.

The Mariana Trench Is 7 Miles Deep: What’s Down There?

The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is so deep your bones would literally dissolve. What's down there in its black, crushing depths?

Best New Tracks: Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, Rosalía & Travis Scott, Medhane & More

Also including new Drakeo from prison, A-Track's next endeavor and heavy Chinese vinyl samples.

Brazil reaches 27,878 coronavirus deaths, surpasses Spain

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Coronavirus deaths in Brazil reached 27,878, the Health Ministry said on Friday, surpassing Spain to become the fifth ranking nation in the number of dead.

Watch Martin Scorsese’s new quarantine short film

The filmmaker’s meditation on the pandemic includes clips of Hitchcock movies

Boys End Up in Hospital After Trying to Gain Superpowers From a Black Widow Bite

Three boys from Bolivia let a black widow spider bite them in the hopes of gaining Spider-Man's powers, but they ended up in hospital instead.

Armie Hammer Declares Law Enforcement in America ‘Inherently Racist’

Reacting to the riots in Minneapolis in the wake of the police involved death of George Floyd, actor Armie Hammer said the "current iteration of law enforcement" is "inherently racist."

Swastika found at trailhead

A Kelowna man took it upon himself to deal with an apparent racist act of vandalism on the KLO Creek Trail near Gallagher's Canyon.

Bomb squad called in amid ongoing Kilwinning police incident

The development comes after police sealed off the Dirrans estate to traffic and pedestrians at lunchtime today.

Bomb squad block off Kilwinning street after item found in river

A 200m area was blocked off as a result of the discovery in the Ayrshire town.

It’s imperative to make MGNREGS worksites pandemic-safe

Careful work selection, age-appropriate task allotment, monitoring of social distancing could hold the key

Wage subsidy scheme opened up to women returning from maternity leave

People returning from maternity leave are now able to access the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme.S...

Plant Prefab Announces Flexible ADU Line for Sustainable Living

Prefabricated design and manufacturing company Plant Prefab has announced their new lightHouse line, a set of accessory dwelling units (ADUs)...

Plant Prefab Announces Flexible ADU Line for Sustainable Living

Prefabricated design and manufacturing company Plant Prefab has announced their new lightHouse line, a set of accessory dwelling units (ADUs)...

Ugandan "Technology Associates" wins prestigious award from Oracle – Techjaja

Technology Associates, the company which has been at the helm of .... award at the just concluded Oracle Partner Executive Forum in Dubai.

B.C. woman launches First Nations search, rescue and patrol program

Linda Peters envisions trained searchers ready to go at moment’s notice in each B.C. First Nation

Why Big Pharma Is Betting on Blockchain

The pandemic has exposed major cracks in medical supply chains.

'I want my kids back': how overseas adoptions splinter Uganda's families

Birth mother’s legal battle to bring back son from US highlights flaws in system that allows children to be taken abroad

Decision support systems: Sifting data for better business decisions

Decision support systems are a subset of business intelligence aimed at helping organizations make informed business decisions based on vast troves of analyzed data.

How ‘The Vast of Night’ Vividly Conjures Golden Age Science Fiction

Presented as an episode of a fictional anthology TV series, the new film also draws from radio dramas and actual ‘50s history.

Stop and Shop extends 10% pay bump for hourly workers

Stop and Shop plans to extend a 10% pay increase until July 4.

Foreign returnee, another test positive in Mysuru

A foreign returnee and an inter-State traveller tested positive to COVID-19 in Mysuru on Friday.This is the first case of an international traveller contracting the disease on return to Mysuru.The 28-

'You can kick someone else's balls but you can't touch them'

Put your initials on your balls so you don't confuse them for someone else's.

How to manage window appearance in the Vivaldi browser

Chrome, Edge, and Firefox are the most popular browsers, but there are many others that you can download that come with many awesome features. One of the browsers you should

Experiments with mini-ecosystems show that exotic plants accelerate carbon loss from soils

A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in New Zealand has found evidence that shows exotic plant introductions can accelerate carbon loss from soils. In their paper published in the ...

TripAdvisor: Travel Rebound Play

TripAdvisor has permanently stripped out $65 million in operating expenses. Travel is starting to rebound as the CDC confirms COVID-19 pulled forward deaths of

Knocked down by the virus, flattened by the winds

Cyclone Amphan killed 98 people, wiped out thousands of homes, broke embankments and destroyed crops. Suvojit Bagchi and Shiv Sahay Singh report on the trail of destruction in a State already grappling with the COVID-19 crisis

West Bengal: Knocked down by the virus, flattened by winds

Cyclone Amphan killed 98 people, wiped out thousands of homes, broke embankments and destroyed crops. Suvojit Bagchi and Shiv Sahay Singh report on the trail of destruction in a State already grappling with the COVID-19 crisis

CIDG files complaint vs 2 Chinese over makeshift hospital in Clark resort

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Regional Field Unit 3 also files a complaint against the lessee of the villa at the Fontana Leisure Park that housed the underground hospital and pharmacy

Text Message Finance: Stackin’ Raises $12.6 Million

Stackin' has raised a $12.6 million Series B funding round led by Octopus Ventures, according to a company release. Other investors in the funding round includ

Rosalía and Travis Scott join forces for new single, 'TKN'

The ferocious duo run with a mob of children in the video from Nicolás Méndez.

Stocks To Buy In A Post-Pandemic World

The pandemic proved that not only is technology critical, but they can be a lifeline for a business. Insurance has performed very well, enough for most major in

Flames burn close to people's homes as two mountain fires merge into one

Crews managed to tackle the flames just in time

Relief for migrant labourers: Too late, too little

The govt’s measures for migrant workers won’t be of much effect. We must consider basic income transfers, otherwise we risk starvation due to indifferent public policy responses

Coroner: Person dead in accident at York County work site near NC line

The incident happened in the overnight hours at the Stanley Black & Decker site on Pleasant Road.

Man charged with providing carpooling services during circuit breaker

A 53-year-old man was charged in court yesterday with providing carpooling services during the circuit breaker period. Ng Chiang Huat, a Singapore permanent resident, was slapped with three charges. On April 23, Ng allegedly left home without a reasonable excuse...

11 Fascinating Facts About Tamagotchi

If you grew up in the '90s, you probably remember the Tamagotchi, the egg-shaped keychain toy that beeped, ate, and pooped.

Nanosatellite with global mission tested for space

ESA's largest antenna test facility remains operational despite the COVID-19 pandemic, performing pre-flight testing for the latest satellite in a constellation to serve the internet of things.

SPOTLIGHT: Meet the 13-year-old boy who graduated from college with four associate degrees

Jack Rico, a 13-year-old boy, has set a historic record after graduating from Fullerton College in California with four associate's degrees.

Rana Daggubati remembers his first day of shoot

Rana Daggubati made his acting debut with the Telugu film titled, Leader (2010). The actor recalled his first day as an actor on the film set and shared, “On the first day itself, I had scenes with Suhasini Maniratnam, who was playing my mother in the film. Sekhar Kammula, my director, and his ADs all chilled-out people, were a bit overwhelmed since the scale of this film was slightly big.” The actor shared that it was Suhasini, who made him feel comfortable rehearsing the scenes with him and chatting about things. “I was happy to face the camera,” recalled Rana. 

Edition Sunrise BMW X2, 3 Series and Z4 models launched in Japan only

The German car maker unveiled the BMW X2, 3 Series and Z4 Edition Sunrise limited-run editions today, aimed at the customers in Japan

NSHE officials urged to restart search for new UNLV president

UNLV is looking to resume its search for a new president after the process was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Want to Teach? This Online Platform Will Connect You to Thousands of Students

India has a shortfall of nearly one million teachers. But unique initiatives like Lenovo SmarterEd are filling the gap, reaching those who need help the most.

Residents scramble for fuel from accident tanker

There were safety risks around WAMCO junction on the Takoradi to Sekondi road on Wednesday when scores of residents put their lives in danger and besieged an accident scene to draw fuel.

Singapore to establish AI framework for 'fairness' credit scoring metrics | ZDNet

Monetary Authority of Singapore tasks two teams, comprising banks and artificial intelligence industry players, to develop metrics that ensure the "responsible use of AI" for credit risk scoring and customer marketing.

Shad Gaspard's friends reportedly felt uncomfortable about a spot from the Stadium Stampede match

The scene in question has received a lot of criticism from the fans.