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Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by late June - UK scientists predict
Scientists have predicted that vaccine for coronavirus could be ready as soon as results of over 10,000 Covid-19 patients involved in a clinical trial is ready.
Scientists are using AI to predict which lung cancer patients will relapse
A new AI tool could predict which lung cancer patients will suffer a relapse by analyzing genetic data and pathology images
Coronavirus recovery rate in India rises to over 42%, nearly 65,000 cured from COVID-19
Punjab showed one of the best recovery rates in India, over 90% people were cured from the disease.India registered one of the lowest COVID-19 fatality rates in the world, the health ministry said
A (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates
Yale geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago—at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally ...
Cancer Vaccine Herbalist Fronts Covid-19 Cure
A herbalist, who a few years ago made waves with a purported cancer vaccine is now claiming to have concocted a...
Coronavirus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they ...
Coronavirus Vaccine development: Big success for GBRC! Decodes 131 genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2
The GBRC became the second institute in India after National Institute of Virology Pune, to decode the entire genome sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 on April 15.
How countries are using genomics to help avoid a second coronavirus wave
Scientists in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and other places are using sequence data to track new infections as lockdowns ease.
New type of coupled electronic-structural waves discovered in magnetite
An international team of scientists uncovered exotic quantum properties hidden in magnetite, the oldest magnetic material known to mankind. The study reveals the existence of low-energy waves that indicate ...
Quantum simulators for gauge theories
To simulate in a laboratory what happens in particle accelerators has been an ambitious goal in the study of the fundamental forces of nature pursued by high-energy physicists for many years. Now, thanks ...
Virus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they were concerned about passing it on to their two young sons.
1,500 scientists call for voice at Cabinet to stop Ireland becoming science 'backwater'
More than 1,500 scientists, including many leading the fight against Covid-19, are calling for a voice for science at the Cabinet table.
Alberta’s high number of kids with COVID-19 could aid Calgary research on the virus
University of Calgary researchers studying the genes and immune responses of children with COVID-19 say they have a huge opportunity in Alberta because of the relatively high number of confirmed cases.
American Virus Deaths at 100,000: What Does a Number Mean?
This is the week when America's official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.
Australian researchers warn coronavirus vaccine not a cure all
The coronavirus threat won't end with a vaccine, Australia's COVID-19 research team has warned. But, with luck, the vaccine may be delivered under our nose.
Australian-born immunologist Sotiris Tsiodras: Greece would have 13,685 dead if action wasn’t taken
Given that in Greece less than 1% of the population was infected with coronavirus, the country's Health Ministry spokesperson and infectious diseases expert
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
The launch puts Elon Musk's SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit.
Caveolin binding motif in Na/K-ATPase is required for stem cell differentiation, organogenesis in animals
New findings reveal the importance of the Na/K-ATPase protein in stem cell differentiation and organogenesis, in a study led by scientists at Marshall University that involves the scaffolding function ...
CDC: More than 62,000 healthcare workers sickened by COVID-19, at least 291 dead
Tens of thousands of doctors and nurses have gotten sick from taking care of COVID-19 patients, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Chennai taxi driver ferries healthcare workers during lockdown
V Ramesh, an UberMedic driver, is on his feet during lockdown, ferrying doctors and people who are unwell from home to hospital and back
Chyawanprash sales jump 4 times due to coronavirus, says Dabur; key takeaways from Q4 results
As the coronavirus pandemic hit billions of lives, consumers’ renewed focus on immunity boosting and healthcare brands has led to FMCG major Dabur witnessing an exponential growth in the sales of its chyawanprash range.
Combating economic downturn post Covid-19 pandemic: Sync trade and FDI policies
Revise the existing institutional mechanisms for trade and investment policymaking to make policies more coherent and inclusive
COMEDK UGET 2020: Application date extended till 30 May; exam for admission to Karnataka's medical, engineering, dental colleges on 26 June
The consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has announced that it will conduct the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2020 on 26 June
Coronavirus, hero label, pressure take toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Doctors, nurses and paramedics in full protective clothing have become an enduring image of the pandemic. But stress and anxiety brought on by dealing with the high levels of serious illness and death have become commonplace on the medical frontline.
Coronavirus-infected man recovers after 50 days on ventilator: report
A British man who reportedly ventilated for 50 days after contracting the novel coronavirus has made a miraculous recovery, according to a report.
Covid-19 death toll in US has surpassed 100,000
The news comes as only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine.
COVID-19 exposed structural deficiency of Nigeria
In the preceding editions, much of the focus has been on the medical response to the novel coronavirus disease, both in Nigeria .
Covid-19 package — World and India
Thomas Carlyle called economics “a dismal science”. Multiple opinion production by dismal economic scientists continued into the 21st century.
COVID-19: At 0.46 per cent, Odisha's fatality rate among lowest in India
The recovery rate was also high at 48.25 per cent while the India average was 41.61 per cent. As many as 732 patients have recovered in the State so far.
Death toll from Covid-19 rises to 30 as 1740 more cases and 1439 recoveries reported in Qatar on May 27
Ministry of Public Health today reported 1,740 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), and 1,439 new recovered patients in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered cases in Qatar to 13,283. The Ministry also announced 2 deaths due to the virus
Dinosaurs resorted to cannibalism when food was scare, study claims
It was a dino-eat-dino world back then
Don’t panic but stay safe, says doctor who recovered from COVID-19
People should not panic but follow the precautionary measure by the government to limit the spread of COVID-19, says doctor who recovered from virus in Qatar.
Emotional Scots mum thanks schoolmates for rallying around 5-year-old battling rare cancer
Ace Ward has no immune system and almost died after catching a cold last week.
EU to unveil massive stimulus plan for post-coronavirus recovery
To help member states recover from coronavirus slump.
EU to unveil massive stimulus plan for post-coronavirus recovery
The aim is to help countries and sectors worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic recover quickly and protect the EU single market of 450 million people from being splintered by divergent economic growth and wealth levels as the 27-nation bloc emerges from its deepest ever recession expected this year.
FALSE: COVID-19 is bacteria, can be cured by aspirin
COVID-19 is caused by a virus. The Italian Medicines Agency also does not include aspirin in its list of drugs made available for COVID-19 patients.
Fauci: ‘We Might Have A Vaccine By The End Of The Year’
Dr. Fauci’s timeline would be one of the shortest in history for vaccine development.
Fears of coronavirus second wave prompt flu push at US pharmacies, drugmakers
US pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks off in October, hoping to curb tens of thousands of serious cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections.
Fishermen advised not to sail into rough Arabian sea till June 4
Adam H. Sobel, Atmospheric scientist at the Columbia University has also anticipated a cyclone over the Arabian Sea, early next week.
Global Covid-19 Cases Rise To Over 56 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.5 Lakh Mark
The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increased to over 23 lakh.
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather
The launch puts Elon Musk’s SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit, something achieved by just three countries – Russia, the U.S. and China
Hospitals turned their backs on us, say nurses with COVID-19
Staffers complain of unhygienic isolation facilities, lack of medical attention from employers, inadequate PPE
Human activity threatens billions of years of evolutionary history
A ZSL study published in Nature Communications today maps the evolutionary history of the world's terrestrial vertebrates—amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles—for the first time, exploring how ...
Hyderabad-based firm develops Favipiravir bulk drug
Hyderabad-based Raghava Life Sciences (RLS) said it has developed Favipiravir bulk drug (active pharmaceutical ingredient).
ICMR asks states to revise cost of Covid-19 test; material cost may reduce
India has reported a total number of 1,51,767 cases of coronavirus, of which 64,425 have been cured/discharged while 4,337 have lost their lives
Illegal Chinese COVID-19 clinic raided in Makati
AUTHORITIES raided a medical clinic being used as treatment facility for Chinese nationals with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and arrested two Chinese doctors Tuesday afternoon in Makati city.
Lengthy housing recovery
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it expects home prices and sales to decline substantially this year and still won't have recovered by the end of 2022.
Mercury hits 50 degrees in Rajasthan’s Churu, says India Meteorological Department
India Meteorological Department (IMD) said severe heatwave conditions will prevail in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana today.
More people are dining out as states reopen — but don’t expect more activity until there’s a coronavirus vaccine and Americans are putting off medical care due to coronavirus fears
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Morgan Stanley Tip Westfield Malls Best Set To Recover
Morgan Stanley analysts predict Scentre-owned Westfield will be among the best set shopping malls for recovery amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Mum of four ‘devastated’ as Devin, 2, diagnosed with cancer during lockdown
A mother of four is urging people to seek medical advice if they have any health concerns after her toddler son was diagnosed with cancer during the coronavirus lockdown.
Novavax aims to make 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses after buying plant
The U.S. company said on Wednesday it would buy Czech Republic-based Praha Vaccines, a unit of India's Cyrus Poonawalla Group, which also owns Serum Institute, for $167 million in cash. Novavax is one of several companies in the race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel
Observations of robotic swarm behavior can help workers safely navigate disaster sites
Using biologically inspired robotic swarms consisting of large groups of robots that have been programmed to operate cooperatively, much like individuals in an ant or bee colony, scientists from the University ...
Only 49% of Americans Say They Would Get COVID-19 Vaccine - Poll
As scientists around the world race to develop a vaccine for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, a new survey has found that less than half of American respondents would be...
Only half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine: poll
More than two thirds of people 60 and older say they'd get vaccinated, compared with 40 per cent who are younger.
Pence's press secretary Miller back to work after COVID-19 recovery
WASHINGTON, DC: US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday (May 26) she was back at work after recovering from ...
People advised to use technology to seek medical advice
“GOGP+ is a Telemedicine application which enables video to video chat remotely connecting those in need of medical assistance with qualified doctors, in a trusted,...
PMC health dept reels from medical staff crunch as more than 50% posts not filled
With permanent recruitments stuck at GB level, not many docs want temporary posts; flu OPD staff deployed in maternity ward
Recovered patients more than active cases in Odisha
The people who have recovered from COVID-19 outnumbered the active patients in Odisha for the first time on Wednesday. The State’s recovery rate crossed 50%-mark when 79 more persons were discharged f
Remdesivir Trial of Over 1,000 Patients Shows Drug Speeds Recovery From COVID-19 - Report
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A report based on partial data from a ten-nation trial of more than 1,000 patients hospitalised with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...
Researchers Create Map of Electric Currents in Magnetosphere of Mars
Using five years of magnetic field data obtained by NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft, a team of scientists has created the first-ever map of the electric current systems in the Martian induced magnetosphere.
Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe
Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of some recent research from peer-review
Scientists are collecting big data to expedite the fight against COVID-19
A nationwide collaboration of clinicians, informaticians and other biomedical researchers aims to turn data from hundreds of thousands of medical records from coronavirus patients into effective treatments and predictive analytical tools that could help lessen or end the global pandemic.
Scots mum dies of cancer after raising thousands for son who tragically passed from same disease
A MUM who raised thousands of pounds in memory of her eight-year-old son who died from cancer has sadly passed away from the same disease. Susan Hey, from Nairn, Inverness-shire, was diagnosed with…
Scots mum loses cancer battle aged just 34 after raising over £65k to fight disease
Dionne McIntosh was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her 30th birthday but turned her efforts to supporting others who were also battling the disease.
Simulations explain detonation properties in TATB
Two Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have discovered a new mechanism for ignition of high explosives that explains the unusual detonation properties of 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene ...
Skoltech scientists get a sneak peek of a key process in battery 'life'
Researchers from the Skoltech Center for Energy Science and Technology (CEST) visualized the formation of a solid electrolyte interphase on battery-grade carbonaceous electrode materials using in situ atomic force microscopy (AFM). This will help researchers design and build batteries with higher performance and durability.
SpaceX Launch: 40% chance of good weather for historic flight, forecasters say
Today, America will see its first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade -- if the weather allows it.
Stock - Wall Street Opens Higher as Cyclicals' Recovery Gains Strength
Stock - Wall Street Opens Higher as Cyclicals' Recovery Gains Strength
The Apprentice's Daniel Elahi's product ads banned for claiming they'd cure coronavirus
Daniel Elahi has had three adverts for his Revival Shots rehydration sachets banned by the Advertising Standards Authority as they implied they'd boost immunity and help cure COVID-19
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published
Published studies are the backbone of medical understanding, both for healthcare professionals and the general public. And medical journals are the gatekeepers of that research, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
The Joint Commission To Resume Hospital Inspections After Pandemic Hiatus
The Joint Commission, accreditor of thousands of U. S. healthcare facilities is set to resume its surveys in June as hospitals and health systems re-open to visitors and begin to return hospital operations to a new normal.
The Reason Some People Never Return Shopping Carts, According to Science
Leaving a cart abandoned in a parking lot is a social nuisance. What drives people to practice poor supermarket etiquette?
Tick Saliva Proteins Created by Scientists for the First Time
For the first time ever, scientists have recreated the anti-inflammatory protein found in tick saliva. This will open up options in therapeutic treatments.
Trinity Biotech expects Covid-19 immunity test to be authorised shortly
Irish life sciences company also at advanced stage in developing 12-minute diagnosis test
US Firm Aims To Make 1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses After Buying Plant
Novavax Inc is buying a manufacturing plant from privately held Serum Institute of India, the world's largest maker of vaccines by volume, as the U.S. company aims to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate next year.
US Policy Harms Int'l Covid Strategy as Collaboration Urged In 'Hyper-Connected World' - Scientist
Following the Trump Administration's threats to stop funding the World Health Organisation (WHO) and push to develop therapeutics and future vaccines for the ongoing...
US virus deaths near 100K: What does a number mean?
This is the week when America’s official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.
Used car sales recover after COVID-19 lockdowns
Many wholesalers either weren’t trading-in cars, or were making low offers amid market uncertainty, but the used market is now showing signs of recovery.
Vehicle tyres could be a major source of microplastics in the ocean
Transported to the ocean through the atmosphere or carried by rainwater into rivers and sewers
Watch SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch live
SpaceX is readying for a historic launch, and you can watch the whole thing live.On Wednesday, SpaceX will for the first time launch astronauts into orbit. NASA's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are headed to the International Space Station and will become the first astronauts to launch from the U.S.
Weather delays SpaceX's first astronaut launch from Florida
The next launch window is set for Saturday afternoon, when SpaceX will make a second attempt to send the astronauts into orbit.
WHO halts Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 trial over safety concerns
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has taken a toll on 188 countries and territories across the globe. With the increasing number of confirmed cases, scientists race to develop treatments and vaccines to fight the novel coronavirus.
Why Men Refuse to Wear Face Masks
Men are three times as likely as women to admit that they do not wear face masks. This fits with a broader pattern of better health behavior by women.
$3b saved as NSW public service pay frozen
NSW is freezing pay increases for 410,000 public servants for a year and will use the $3 billion in savings for job creation and recovery.
‘Certainly not an eye-wash’: Nobel-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee on Centre's Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus
The Nobel laureate has voiced hope that the Centre's economic relief package will boost the supply side which will drive economic recovery.
‘Friends’ actress Lisa Kudrow would love to do a period piece that’s not like ‘Romy and Michele’ (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — She may be known for comedic roles in television series such as Friends and Web Therapy but actress Lisa Kudrow wouldn’t mind adding a period piece to her resume. Speaking to South-east Asian press members while promoting her latest project in the Netflix comedy Space...
‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’
The Centre has suggested states and UTs to organise home delivery of essential medicines besides contraceptives in containment zones to ensure maternal and child healthcare is not affected.
‘If it goes wrong, it’s my fault’: Elon Musk is feeling nervous hours before SpaceX’s historic mission to launch its first astronauts into space
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has opened up about his nerves ahead of SpaceX’s first-ever launch of people into orbit on Wednesday – and said the blame lies with him if anything goes wrong.
‘Love, Victor’ Trailer: A New Coming-of-Age Romance Following in the Footsteps of ‘Love, Simon’
Hulu has debuted a new Love Victor trailer, showing how the series will follow in the footsteps of Love Simon, but also goes in different directions.
‘Zoolander: Super Model’ Animated Miniseries Is Finally Available on CBS All Access
Created back in 2016, this Zoolander animated series is actually more of a movie, and it has the original cast reprising their roles as well.
1,500 scientists warn of third-level funding crisis
An open letter signed by 1,500 Irish scientists has warned of the funding crisis facing the country's third-level sector and called for the establishment of a government Department of Higher Education and Research, as a means of addressing it.
10 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Kasaragod
3,369 persons in quarantine; total number of patients 49
12 pedal edema patients shifted to Kakinada GGH
Twelve tribal people suffering from pedal edema were shifted to Kakinada Government General Hospital on Wednesday. All of them belong to Chintoor Agency where 14 persons died of the disease since Marc
15 smart kiosks to be set up for COVID-19 testing
The State government in collaboration with Wipro GE Healthcare will set up 15 ‘smart kiosks’ across the State in the next few days for random population-based screening for COVID-19. The company’s ini
2 astronauts to be first launched from US soil in nearly a decade
Liftoff is set for 1:33 p.m. PDT from the same spot at Kennedy Space Center where men flew to the moon and the last space shuttle blasted off in 2011.
2 Chinese operators of illegal COVID-19 clinic in Clark hunted
THE National Bureau of Investigation is now hunting down two Chinese who allegedly operated a clandestine medical facility treating COVID-19 patients mostly foreigners inside a leisure park in Clark, Pampanga.
2 more COVID-19 cases in Kozhikode
Two more SARS-CoV-2 cases were reported from Kozhikode district on Wednesday. District Medical Officer V. Jayasree said in a release that they were a 53-year-old from Naderi in Koyilandy and a 55-year
2 US astronauts arrive at launch pad for SpaceX launch
With thunderstorms and the possibility of tornadoes threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of commercial space travel.
2,000 cancers are going undiagnosed EVERY WEEK because of the coronavirus crisis, leaving the UK facing a 'ticking time bomb', charity warns
In England and Wales, Macmillan Cancer Support analysis of official data showed there were at least 500 more deaths from cancer than average in March and April.
285 Kenyans Killed In Floods, More Than 800,000 Others Affected – CS Wamalwa
Floods have so far claimed 285 lives, Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa announced on Wednesday.Addressing the media, the CS also noted that the number of people affected has risen to reach 810,655.
500-bedded pediatric hospital at Bemina misses 3 deadlines in 6 years
After missing three consecutive deadlines in the past six years, the 500-bedded Pediatric hospital in Srinagar’s Bemina area is still awaiting its
55 Covid-related goods makers keen on investing in PH
Trade and Industry Sec. Ramon Lopez said 55 companies manufacturing products to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak have expressed interests to invest in the country.
6 contract workers at TISS lose jobs; union calls it immoral
Lease of 2 off-campus hostels where they were employed ends
6 in 10 voters say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine shot when it's available, Fox News Poll finds
Six out of 10 registered voters plan to get a vaccine for the coronavirus when one becomes available, according to a recent Fox News poll.
6 ways to watch SpaceX’s historic first rocket launch of NASA astronauts live online
Update: SpaceX scrubbed the launch due to potentially unsafe weather conditions. The next launch attempts are on Saturday at 3:22 p.m. ET and Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. We will update this story as new live broadcast schedules emerge for NASA TV, SpaceX, and other outlets.
6 ways to watch SpaceX's historic first rocket launch of NASA astronauts live online, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - SpaceX will broadcast live video of its first human mission, called Demo-2, but so will NASA, National Geographic, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.
It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.
It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
75 more Maharashtra policemen test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours
Out of the total cases, 849 police personnel have recovered from the infection and 1,095 cases are still active.
800,000 medicines delivered to patients homes in Dubai during COVID-19
34,000 perscriptions and 270,000 types of medication delivered
875 Commit Suicide During Lockdown In Nepal
The country has been under lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, since March 24.
90-year old dies of COVID19, toll 24
A COVID19 positive elderly man from Kulgam died at SKIMS here today, taking the toll of the viral illness in J&K to 24. Dr Farooq Jan, medical
'A force for good in this world': Tributes to 'passionate' Walsall healthcare worker
A much-loved healthcare worker who died following a terminal illness has been described as a "force for good" in helping the most vulnerable.
A new scheme for satellite-based quantum-secure time transfer
Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have recently introduced a new satellite-based quantum-secure time transfer (QSTT) protocol that could enable more secure communications ...
A particular opportunity in Chinese stocks – UBS
Economists at UBS forecast a U-shaped recovery and expect Chinese equities to outperform developed markets. Key quotes “In our central scenario, we se
A potential explanation for urban smog: Aerosol particle growth higher in cold climates
The effect of nitric acid on aerosol particles in the atmosphere may offer an explanation for the smog seen engulfing cities on frosty days. Under laboratory conditions, researchers at CERN in Switzerland ...
A SpaceX rocket carrying NASA astronauts will fly over Notts tonight - here's how to see it
You can also watch the launch online
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX’s history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday
SpaceX is on the cusp of making spaceflight history for both itself and NASA – that is, if the weather cooperates.
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX's history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday
Elon Musk's rocket company is close to making history for itself and NASA, but weather forecasters gave the planned launch attempt a 50-50 chance.
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX's history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Elon Musk's rocket company is close to making history for itself and NASA, but weather forecasters gave the planned launch attempt a 50-50 chance.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Adesina hits back over graft accusations, vows to continue working
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption.
African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations
'I maintain my innocence with regard to trumped-up allegations that unjustly seek to impugn my honor and integrity, as well as the reputation of the African Development Bank,' says Akinwumi Adesina
African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption and vowed to continue working. In a press statement, Adesina slammed "unprecedented attempts by some to tarnish my reputation" and declared "I will... continue to
Africa's confirmed Covid-19 cases surpass 115,000: Africa CDC
The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.
Africa's Covid-19 cases top 115,000
The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.
After decade of work, Victoria firm submits lupus drug to FDA for approval
Victoria pharmaceutical firm Aurinia is one step closer to bringing to market its treatment for lupus nephritis after submitting a new drug application to the Food and Drug Administration in the . . .
After recovering from COVID-19, Zoa Morani donates blood plasma for the second time
Almost two months after recovering from coronavirus, Zoa Morani, daughter of renowned film producer Karim Morani, donated her blood plasma to help the patients who are currently battling the virus.
AI identifies change in microstructure in aging materials
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have taken a step forward in the design of future materials with improved performance by analyzing its microstructure using AI.
Airborne science discovers complex geomorphic controls on Bornean forests
Tropical forests contain some of the most biodiverse and dynamic ecosystems in the world. Environmental conditions such as precipitation, temperature, and soils shape the biota of the landscape. This ...
Airline debt could rise to US$550 billion by year-end: IATA
IATA believes that the kind of financial support provided will influence the speed and strength of the airline industry recovery…
Albanese feeling cocky as he tries to pluck byelection votes
Anthony Albanese wants to make the Eden-Monaro byelection a test of the government's response to coronavirus and the bushfires that devastated the seat.
ALEX BRUMMER: Landlords take a brutal beating... and the recovery is not going to be easy
Amid the constant tussle between commercial landlords and retailers it is the property owners who are often portrayed as villains. Traditional bugbears play their part in this.
Amazon and other stay-at-home stocks are starting to stall. They may hold the key to the market, strategist says.
While value and small caps are starting to recover, the stay-at-home stocks are starting to lose steam. One strategist is concerned.
Amazon and other stay-at-home stocks are starting to stall. They may hold the key to the market, strategist says.
While value and small caps are starting to recover, the stay-at-home stocks are starting to lose steam. One strategist is concerned.
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) Shares Acquired by Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank
Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank lifted its position in shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 38.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,401 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,213 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich […]
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. cut its stake in shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 6.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 38,629 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,617 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. owned about 0.08% […]
Amrapali case: ED attaches JP Morgan India accounts worth Rs 187 crore
The Supreme Court on Friday had allowed the agency to attach the investment banking firm's assets to recover the amount identified as proceeds of crime under PMLA
Amtrak Plans Deep Workforce Cuts Ahead of Slow Pandemic Recovery
Amtrak projects ridership will return to just half of 2019 levels in its upcoming fiscal year beginning in October, Amtrak Chief Executive Officer William Flynn said in a memo to employees.
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines
As frontline heroes in the fight against the coronavirus, healthcare workers like doctors and nurses often sacrifice their own physical and mental well-being in order to take care of others.
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines
Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Analysis: Does COVID-19 offer an opportunity for a green recovery?
But the task facing governments, however, is still a mammoth one. How to remove subsidies for carbon-based fuel without harming the recovery?
Analysis: Pennsylvania’s unemployment trust fund faces insolvency as pandemic continues
Pennsylvania’s unemployment trust fund, the mechanism used alongside the federal CARES Act to provide benefits to unemployed residents amid COVID-19, could face insolvency if the number of claimants remains high into the summer.
Andy Richardson: 'We must not forget medical staff as we take baby steps on long road back to normal'
Lockdown died in the Rose Garden.
Another economic crisis and the cupboard appears bare
We need a new accord with government, unions and industry around a new set of reforms to build a sustainable recovery.
AP COVID-19 tally surpasses 3,000 mark
One death, 134 fresh COVID positive cases reported in the State
Apprentice contestant company's adverts banned over coronavirus cure claims
Revival Shots, founded by former Apprentice contestant Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority
Arsonist suspected in deadly Kyoto blaze finally charged
A man has been arrested over the deadly fire at Kyoto Animation studio in July 2019, which killed 36 people and injured another 33.
Arthritis company Promisia pivots into Chch aged care sector
Medical company Promisia Integrative hopes to turn its core business to the aged care sector and acquire three facilities in the North Island and...
As cases shoot up, more health workers fall prey
The influx of NoRKs poses a challenge to State’s health-care system
As Europe Unveils “green” Recovery Package, Trans-Atlantic Rift On Climate Policy Widens
The European Union is using the economic downturn to accelerate its clean energy transition. In the US, a surprise new policy that would provide relief to the oil and gas sector shows it has different priorities during the crisis.
ASC returns to drum & bass on new Samurai EP, An Exact Science
The breakbeat-heavy record harks back to the early days of his discography.
Asensio ready for LaLiga run-in after knee injury
Marco Asensio feels "very good" after recovering from a knee injury as he prepares to play his part ...
Asensio ready for LaLiga run-in after knee injury
Real Madrid star Marco Asensio is yet to feature this season but has returned to training following a serious injury.
Asia stocks mixed on uncertainty over Hong Kong security law
Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tension over Hong Kong competed with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Asteroid, climate change not responsible for mass extinction 215 million years ago
A team of University of Rhode Island scientists and statisticians conducted a sophisticated quantitative analysis of a mass extinction that occurred 215 million years ago and found that the cause of the ...
Astronauts ready for new era US launch
CENTRE SPATIAL KENNEDY, Etats-Unis, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
Astronomers capture image of a galaxy described as a “cosmic ring of fire”, as it existed 11 billion years ago
It is two billion times longer than the distance between the Earth and the Sun and makes stars at 50 times the rate of the Milky Way.
Astronomers Spot Ancient ‘Ring of Fire’ Galaxy
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Astronomers spot blue 'beast' of an explosion in the universe
There's a 'new beast' lurking out there in the universe.
AUD/USD stretches recovery moves beyond 0.6600 despite US-China tussle
AUD/USD extends the late-US session recoveries while trading around 0.6620 at the start of Thursday’s Asian session. Although concerns surrounding the
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having ...
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having shown symptoms of the disease for weeks but without getting tested, officials said on Wednesday.
Authorities yet to find cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA aircraft
Flight data recorder has been recovered by officials
Bad weather delays Space X launch to send two NASA astronauts to ISS
This is the first time a private company launches a manned flight to the International Space Station
Bad weather threatens SpaceX's first crewed mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: Inclement weather threatened on Wednesday (May 27) to postpone SpaceX's launch into orbit of two NASA astronauts, a ...
Baidu releases quantum machine learning toolkit on GitHub | ZDNet
Chinese tech giant's Paddle Quantum development toolkit now is available on GitHub, enabling developers to build and train quantum neural network models, and includes quantum computing applications.
Bali Safari Park welcomes newborn baby giraffe named ‘Corona’
The Safari Park in Bali’s Gianyar regency has named their newborn baby giraffe “Corona,” after the coronavirus “Corona’s birth went smoothly, with the medical team monitoring everything via CCTV […] The baby giraffe will be nursing...
Balochistan registers 16pc increase in Covid-19 recovery rate: spokesperson
QUETTA: Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani on Wednesday said that the recovery rate in the province, which had decreased to 13 per cent over the last few weeks, has risen to 29 per c
Bangladesh orders all hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients in separate units
The government has ordered all public and private hospitals in Bangladesh to provide treatment to COVID-19 and other patients in separate units.
Bank stocks rake in $17 billion as investors revel in recovery party
Portfolio managers are coming to the view it's a bigger risk to be underweight bank shares as investor sentiment on the sector switches from negative to positive.
Bank stocks rake in $17 billion as investors revel in recovery party
Portfolio managers are coming to the view it's a bigger risk to be underweight bank shares as investor sentiment on the sector switches from negative to positive.
Battle ahead for EU's massive virus recovery plan
If passed, this proposal would be the biggest European Union stimulus package in history. But Germany predicts talks would drag on until the end of 2020.
BBC Radio Derby presenter opens up about battle with depression
He said the secret is talking to someone
Belarus volunteers plug gaps in supplies to virus-hit medics
Young men in dark hoodies and tracksuit bottoms form a human chain to pass down black sacks from a storeroom and pile them in the back of a car.
Best of BS Opinion: India-China relations, the Covid curve, and more
Here is a summary of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
Biocon gets DCGI nod for CytoSorb device to treat Covid-19 patients
CytoSorb therapy reduces cytokine storm and the inflammatory response in Covid-19 patients through blood purification so that injury to organs may be mitigated or prevented
Biotech Stocks Have Been on Fire, But Timing Is Everything
Consensus is that the experts will find a vaccine to Covid-19 soon, so the biotech stocks have rallied hard. Buying them now carries risk.
Blanket ban on recovery impractical, say bankers
India Business News: Despite the government announcement of Covid-related delinquencies not being treated as a default, it would be impractical to provide a blanket protec
Blue crab stock remains within healthy range
Results from the latest Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey—conducted annually by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Maryland Department of Natural Resources—show the Chesapeake Bay's blue crab ...
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.
Bocelli's secret virus battle - Entertainment News
Opera superstar Andrea Bocelli is donating his plasma to coronavirus cure researchers after winning a secret battle with COVID-19.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
BREAKING: DSS Releases Detained Akwa Ibom Journalist After Public Outcry
Carter was arrested by the DSS on April 27, 2020 over a private phone conversation with an anonymous medical doctor, which the Akwa Ibom State Government alleged castigated the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Dominic Ukpong, over his poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breatharian monk Prahlad Jani remained enigma till the end
Prahlad Jani who survived without water or food for 80 yrs was a subject of studies by international scientists
Britain to provide anti-viral drug remdesivir to some COVID-19 patients
LONDON: Britain will provide the anti-viral drug remdesivir to certain COVID-19 patients that it is most likely to benefit as part of a ...
Britain’s 1st coronavirus medicine is approved
Britain’s 1st coronavirus medicine has been approved by regulators. The drug, according to reports, was initially intended for use on Ebola victims. Clinical trials suggest remdesivir can shorten recovery time for Covid-19 sufferers by an average of
British bodybuilder beats 1% chance of surviving Covid-19
A British bodybuilder who was given just a 1% chance of surviving coronavirus has made a miracle recovery after 50 days on a ventilator. Burly bodybuilder S
BT Buzz: What added Rs 86,000 crore to DRL, Sun Pharma market cap in 2 months?
Approval to explore new COVID-19 therapies, licensing and supply deals to manufacture drugs to treat the virus and fast approvals for plants under regulatory scanner have turned the fortunes of most of these companies
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and ...
Burnley manager Sean Dyche expecting odd results when EPL resumes
English Premier League players will need time to find their feet once the top-flight season resumes and the uncertainty surrounding their fitness and mentality could lead to surprising results, Burnley manager Sean Dyche has said. English football was halted in mid-March...
Bushfire-hit Australians still in tents as virus slows recovery
Victims of Australia's catastrophic bushfires are still living in tents, garages and makeshift shelters months after the blazes ended, with efforts to rebuild their lives hampered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Canadian military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.
Canadian researcher who falsified scientific data wins medical licence back
In a recent 3-2 decision, a disciplinary committee with Ontario’s medical regulator concluded Dr. Sophie Jamal had shown remorse, had been punished enough, and was at no risk to reoffend
Cash holdings of PMS schemes decline in April: Report
However, 13 PMS schemes also recorded an increase in cash holdings in April over March
Catch SpaceX Launch NASA Astronauts Into Space For The First Time
The first launch window is set at 4.33pm ET on Wednesday, 27 May 2020.
'Catch-up rally': banks tower above the rest on ASX
The combined value of the big four swelled by almost $20 billion in just a few hours of feverish trading on Wednesday.
Caveolin binding motif in Na/K-ATPase required for stem cell differentiation in animals
New findings reveal the importance of the Na/K-ATPase protein in stem cell differentiation and organogenesis, in a study led by scientists at Marshall University that involves the scaffolding function of the Na/K-ATPase.
CDC: Antibody tests not to be used for decisions on returning to work
Antibody tests that determine if someone has had the coronavirus in the past should not be used for making decisions about people returning to work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chennai a ticking time bomb, more tests must to defuse it
The panel of medical experts advising the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday pushed for ramping up testing to identify Covid-19 infections in the early
Cherkasy mayor goes to court seeking moral damage recovery from Zelensky
Earlier, President referred to him as "gangster".
'Chernobyl Diaries' star Dimitri Diatchenko's cause of death revealed
Actor Dimitri Diatchenko's cause of death has been revealed.
Child's body pulled from river close to where missing toddlers last seen holding hands
The body of a child has been recovered from a river in Tulsa in Oklahoma, but has not yet been identified. Fears are growing it may be linked to missing toddlers Miracle and Tony Crook who police believe may have come to harm
Chimpanzees develop their own local cultures and customs by imitating each other, researchers reveal
Researchers have found new evidence that chimpanzees develop their own local cultures and communities, and pass on certain behaviors to their offspring to ensure they'll fit in with local customs.
China Drafts Sovereign Immunity Bill to Fight Global Coronavirus Lawsuits
China's National People's Congress (NPC) is seeking to pass a law allowing Chinese people to sue the United States over coronavirus.
China has made great progress in Covid-19 vaccine research: Chinese Ambassador
China News: Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Wednesday said that China has made "great progress" in vaccine research and development in the fight agains
China labels Abe's claim on origin of COVID-19 a 'politicization' of the deadly virus
Beijing says it opposes "stigmatization" of disease's beginning after Japanese leader calls it a "fact" that illness "spread from China to the world."
China’s openness to spot COVID-19 source lauded
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it appreciates China's openness to joint efforts by the international science community to identify the source of the virus, and that such a scientific mission should consist of "the right mix of s
China's 'bat woman' defends Wuhan lab at centre of conspiracy theory
The Chinese virologist whose work on coronaviruses found in bats led to her being dubbed 'Bat Woman' has appeared on state television to defend her work. “The unknown viruses we have discovered are actually just the tip of the iceberg,” said Shi Zhengli. “If we want to prevent humans suffering
China's Takes U-turn, Says Covid-19 Virus Had 'Multiple Origins'
A newspaper of China wrote on Wednesday, "Chinese scientists have discovered a novel coronavirus clade that is different from that shared among patients connected to the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, which provides new evidence that the market may not be the origin of the virus that caused the pandemic."
Chinese researchers debunk theory that COVID-19 originated from Wuhan wet market
A leading Chinese virologist, whose mysterious disappearance sparked speculation about the novel coronavirus emanating from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), was for the first time interviewed on Tuesday on China's state television where she warned that such viruses are just the 'tip of the iceberg' and expressed
Chinese scientists say Wuhan animal market isn’t where coronavirus began
Chinese scientists say the coronavirus didn’t originate at a live animal market or a laboratory in Wuhan, pushing back against US officials over where the pandemic began, according to a
Clinical trials to accelerate adoption of new drug treatments in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Clinical trials in Saudi Arabia could speed up the adoption of new drugs locally, a pharmaceutical executive has told Arab News. “Clinical trials have two very big benefits for the Kingdom. Firstly, they provide data in the long run with respect to safety and efficacy, catered specifically to the Saudi population. Secondly, they impact local investment and build
Close contacts of COVID-positive infirmary worker tested
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has reported that 21 close contacts of a COVID-positive employee of the St Ann Infirmary have now been tested for the disease. According to Tufton, the close contacts have also been placed...
CM to chair meeting with Collectors on Friday
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami is scheduled to chair a videoconference meeting with all District Collectors on Friday.On Saturday, he is scheduled to hold a meeting with public health and medi
CMO Bandipora loses cool after police 'stop' his vehicle
Chief Medical Officer Bandipora was on Tuesday allegedly stopped by police when he was on way to perform his duty. A video has gone viral on the internet
Co Tyrone mother (21) who tried to take own life speaks out about mental health
A young Co Tyrone mother has spoken out about her mental health struggles in a bid to break down stigmas and help others.
Cockpit voice recorder of PIA flight PK-8303 still missing: spokesman
PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez said that hectic efforts were being made to recover the voice recorder from the crash site
College Is About To Change Forever--And Music Education Is Not Immune
Higher education will be greatly affected by COVID-19. Musicians and music business students have historically been faced with expensive tuitions, and with campus distancing, online courses and employers now questioning the value of degrees, the future of music education could be entirely reshaped.
Commentary: More action needed to bolster economy — and quickly
A dollar spent on speeding our recovery today will pay off with dividends across the decades to come.
Commercial crew astronauts accept risks of test flight
The Crew Dragon astronauts say they understand and accept the risks of a new spacecraft, which they believe can’t be boiled down to a single number.
Commission to propose EU budget of €1.1T for seven years
Figure would raise spending compared to current seven-year budget for EU27.
Confident that COVID-19 vaccine will be available by next year, says Harvard Professor
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Conglomerate of health workers in Akwa Ibom begin streets and markets sensitization
As part of measures to check and prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Akwa Ibom state, the Conglomerate of Health Professionals in the state has commenced street and market sensitization.
Contest: Win a Steam copy of hellish twin stick shooter I, Dracula: Genesis
In today's contest you can win a Steam Early Access copy of roguelike twin stick shooter I, Dracula: Genesis! Ever since the days of Gauntlet, I've always enjoyed what has now become the twin stick shooter. It can be chaotic and difficult a...
Conviction quashed in appeal case over judge’s ‘boring’ comment
Victoria's appeals court has quashed a murder conviction after a woman said a judge's comments about her "boring" lawyer caused a miscarriage of justice.
Cop among 25 people booked for CMCO violation in Samarahan
KUCHING, May 27 — A policeman from the Samarahan district police headquarters was among 25 people who were issued compounds for violating the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures in Local Infection Areas) Regulations yesterday. Sarawak deputy police commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar...
Cops distribute flowers among medical fraternity in Srinagar
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Copying, cheating in exam like plague and pandemic, can ruin education system: HC
The student, in her plea, had said she appeared in all the exams, but in the 'International Trade' exam held on December 3, 2019, she got late due to traffic and inadvertently carried some notes in her stationery pouch.
Coronavirus | 817 fresh cases take Tamil Nadu’s COVID-19 tally to 18,545
Chennai adds 558 patients; 567 discharged from hospital.
Coronavirus aftermath: Airlines to reel under massive debts; will weigh down recovery
With airlines across the globe remaining shut in the wake of coronavirus lockdown, the debt mount up will weigh heavily on carriers and may even hamper recovery.
Coronavirus cases cross 60,000, death toll climbs to 1,239
ISLAMABAD: Coronavirus cases in Pakistan crossed the 60,000 mark on Wednesday while the death toll climbed to 1,239.21,118 cases have so far been detected in Punjab, 24,206 in Sindh, 8,483 in Khyb
Coronavirus outbreak: CM Chouhan claims doubling rate of COVID-19 cases stands at 21 days
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said the doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in the state was at 21 days, which is better than the national average.
'Coronavirus tip of the iceberg,' says leading Chinese virologist
In the English translation of the text of her interview published by state-run channel, there was no reference to her mysterious absence and her tweets denying rumours of her defection
Coronavirus trailer: Ram Gopal Varma bankrolls thriller around the disease
In the trailer spanning over four minutes, we see a family struggling to embrace the possibility that a family member might be COVID-19 positive. The manner in which the trailer has been cut gives it the feel of a thriller.
Coronavirus update: Germany virus reproduction rate drops further to 0.70
According to the latest data from the German disease and epidemic control center, Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the number of confirmed coronavirus cas
Coronavirus: Apprentice star's firm rebuked over Covid-19 ads
Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.
Coronavirus: Manipur tally goes up to 41 after two more test positive
Of these, 37 are active cases and four persons have fully recovered
Coronavirus: Over 2 million masks distributed to Dubai workers
3 million labourers educated about need to take precautionary measures
Coronavirus: Pune reports 49 new cases over 12 hours
The district’s cumulative case tally, including deaths and recoveries, reached 6,529, said authorities
Coronavirus: What is involved in the EU’s recovery plan?
Q&A: What are the main stumbling blocks, and how will the plan affect Ireland?
Cosmic bursts unveil universe’s missing matter
Scientists don't yet know what causes them, but it must involve incredible energy, equivalent to the amount released by the sun in 80 years
Cosmic bursts unveil universe's missing matter
Astronomers have used mysterious fast radio bursts to solve a decades-old mystery of "missing matter," long predicted to exist in the universe, but never before detected. The researchers have determined ...
Countryside Stewardship countdown
The application window for the 2021 Countryside Stewardship Scheme is open, giving farmers and land managers the chance to apply for grants to improve both the environment and their farming incomes.
Court: Mental provider not liable in Florida school shooting
A mental health provider cannot be held liable for the actions of a man accused of a 2018 Florida high school massacre, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. Cruz had multiple mental issues, including a fascination with violence, weapons and death, but was eventually mainstreamed into Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Covid Impact: Over 4,400 jobs cut by 5 major Indian companies in 1 month
In total, five companies — Uber India and South Asia, Ola, Zomato, Swiggy and Cure.fit — have together announced the reduction of around 4,441 jobs in the last one month.
Covid-19 Blows a $400 Billion Hole in Global Energy
Investment in oil and gas supply is in retreat, creating an opportunity to do things differently in the recovery.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
While Jha exuded confidence that a vaccine will be available in a year's time, Prof Giesecke said India should practice a lockdown that is as 'soft' as possible, as a severe lockdown will ruin its economy very quickly.
Covid-19: 17 additional deaths as figures show 90% of cases have recovered
The National Public Health Emergency Team has reported 17 more Covid-19 related deaths.
COVID-19: 692 new cases reported in Kuwait
New deaths take overall fatalities to 175 in the country
COVID-19: 875 people commit suicide during lockdown in Nepal
The country has been under lockdown, against coronavirus disease, since March 24.
Covid-19: Are city's night shelters ready for a heat wave?
The heat wave condition continues to burn the national Capital as an orange alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Tuesday. The maximum temperature at Palam was recorded at 47.2 degrees Celsius, making it the highest for this season.
COVID-19: Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Latest case brings to 103 the number of deaths recorded in Australia
COVID-19: Cyprus to pay medical bill if tourists catch virus
Cyprus hopes to attract tourists after its coronavirus lockdown by paying the medical costs of anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 while holidaying on the island, officials said Wednesday. Th...
Covid-19: Dis-Chem at Ballito mall shuts down after staff member tests positive
The Dis-Chem pharmacy at the Ballito Junction mall has been shut down after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.
COVID-19: India death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767
The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while 64,425 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.
Covid-19: Kashmir reports two more deaths; J&K toll 26
Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease
Covid-19: Kent RO withdraws ad against house helps kneading dough, issues apology
The healthcare products company had claimed that their machine should be used to knead dough as ‘her hands may be infected’.
COVID-19: Lawyers Fault Nigerians Threatening To Sue Chinese Government For $200bn
The Nigerians had, in a petition, given China 14-day ultimatum to pay the sum of $200billion as compensation for the losses incurred as a result of the pandemic, saying failure to do so would lead to legal action.
COVID-19: Maharashtra reported the highest number of deaths in a single day
Maharashtra on Wednesday reported a dip in COVID-19 cases as compared to the massive spike the state witnessed earlier this week.
Covid-19: Maharashtra sees 2,190 fresh cases, record 105 deaths in last 24 hours
The death toll in the state increased to 1,897 after 105 more fatalities were reported in the state since Tuesday.So far, 17,918 Covid-19 positive patients have been cured in the state, said health minister Rajesh Tope
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,815 new cases, 14 deaths
This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 78,541
Creating Artificial Gravity in Space to Explore Beyond our Moon
If we plan to take long journeys through space or colonize other planets, the first step is going to be figuring out how to create artificial gravity in space.
Cuomo granted immunity to nursing home executives, after big-money campaign donation: report
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed legislation granting hospital and nursing home executives immunity from lawsuits related to the novel coronavirus last month, previously received a big-money boost from a powerful health care industry group, according to a new report.
Cynthia Morgan lied: Reactions as copy of her contract with Jude Okoye surfaces online
It appears the tides have turned against Cynthia Morgan almost as soon as it was in her favour. A copy of her contract with former record label, has surfaced.
Cyprus pledges to cover medical costs for tourists if they catch coronavirus on vacation
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained
Delhi Police to file 15 charge-sheets against 294 foreign nationals in Tablighi Jamaat case
The charge-sheets were filed under relevant sections of the Foreigners Act, Epidemic Diseases Act, Disaster Management Act, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Delhi: In last 24 hrs, 792 Covid-19 cases reported; total tally rises to 15,257
The recovery rate of the city is 47.67 per cent, higher than the national average of around 42 per cent.
Deputy governor of Upper Egypt’s Aswan catches coronavirus
Yehia will be quarantined at home and will receive the necessary medical care, the statement by the office said, adding that contacts will be also tested.
Despite rate cuts, your EMIs may still not fall as much
Banks have in-built mechanism to include the cost of default in the interest rate that it charges from the borrowers as way of credit risk premium, which can be increased or decreased by the bank
Digital conference on environment conservation organised for students
The Model Conference of Parties - I (MCOP-I), the first ever digital conference on nature conservation for students was held online. It was held to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity 2020 and 2020 as a Super Year for nature and biodiversity. It was hosted by World Wide Fund for
Digital contact tracing for COVID-19: an analysis of strengths and limitations
An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) analyzes the strengths and limitations of digital contact tracing for people infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to help governments decide if and how they might adopt this technology.
Doctors protest over alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police
Doctors at Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) here on Tuesday held a token protest against alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police. Holding
Dollar treads water against euro; yuan sinks on US-China tensions
NEW YORK, May 28 — The dollar steadied against the euro yesterday even as the common currency remained supported by news of a proposal for an economic recovery package to help the euro zone region recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The euro was up 0.03 per cent against the dollar at...
Donald Trump offers to calm tensions between India and China
The countries are in a bitter stand-off in the remote Ladakh region.
Don't Gamble In The Markets, Look At These 2 Blue Chip Healthcare Names Instead
Bristol-Myers Squibb and AbbVie offer rare clarity in today's market. Both names have reaffirmed 2020 guidance and are calling for strong growth. Both names are
Dow climbs 325 points as investors cheer efforts to boost global economies, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a $826 billion stimulus package intended to aid recovery from the ongoing recession.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Dow Jumps 300 Points As Wall Street Bets On A Successful Reopening Of The Economy
The Dow broke above 25,000.
Dow soars 553 points on mounting optimism around a strong economic recovery
US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that international authorities were taking measures to boost the global economy.
Dow soars 553 points on mounting optimism around a strong economic recovery
US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that global authorities were taking measures to boost economies. The European ...
Dow soars 553 points on mounting optimism around a strong economic recovery, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Stocks got a boost in midday trading when chipmaker Micron issued a quarterly sales forecast that beat estimates.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Dow Up More Than 500 Points on Economic Confidence
Shares of retailers like Macy's, Kohl's, and the Gap rose sharply as investors cheered evidence that the economy is recovering. | Economy
Dr Noor Hisham: No other Covid-19 case yet from post-Cabinet meeting that led to PM being quarantined
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The government officer, who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a recent post-Cabinet meeting, is recovering well and still shows no other symptoms of the disease, aside from lethargy, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He reiterated that...
Dr Tony Holohan rubbishes claims by Ryanair's Michael O’Leary that Irish people being punished by lockdown
Dr Holohan rejected several pleas for an easing of restrictions
Dynamic Coin Offering (DCO) Promises Investor-Friendly Token Crowdfunding Mechanism
The days of the old and risky crowdfunding mechanisms in the cryptocurrency industry, including ICO, STO, and IEO, could be numbered. The secure DYCO (Dynamic Coin Offering) framework promises to safeguard retail investors from the inefficiencies of the yesteryear crowdfunding mechanisms.
Dynamic Coin Offering (DYCO) Promises Investor-Friendly Token Crowdfunding Mechanism
The days of the old and risky crowdfunding mechanisms in the cryptocurrency industry, including ICO, STO, and IEO, could be numbered. The secure DYCO (Dynamic Coin Offering) framework promises to safeguard retail investors from the inefficiencies of the yesteryear crowdfunding mechanisms.
Economic Update: Fitch Ratings cuts GDP forecasts again – McKinsey see opportunities for a greener recovery
27 May Fitch Ratings has made further cuts to world GDP forecasts in its latest Global Economic Outlook (GEO). Brian...Read More...
Economists: UK economy to face 5% annual deficit by 2024 – FT
According to calculations based on forecasts by independent economists, UK is likely to incur an annual deficit of 5% national income by the time of t
Education, Medical Unions Issue Elaborate Conditions For School Reopening
Education and Medical unions have issued elaborate conditions for the reopening of schools...
Egyptian government prepares new economic stimulus package
CAIRO: The Egypt government has introduced a new economic stimulus package in light of the economic setbacks caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the country’s subsequent lockdown. The new package, submitted by Minister of Planning and Economic Development Dr. Hala El-Said, allocates more than 50 billion Egyptian pounds ($3 billion) to support the tourism
Election run-offs waste of money, must be rechecked – Diplomatic Consultant
Diplomatic Consultant, Farouk Al- Wahab says Ghana started practicing democracy prematurely and that also accounts for the country being overly democratic.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK'
NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK'
NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts’ kids, ‘we’ve done everything we can to make sure your dads come back ok’ ahead of the SpaceX launch
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk seemed to get emotional on Wednesday when discussing the astronauts his company is about to launch into space.
Elon Musk's SpaceX chases history with launch while bigger hurdles loom
SpaceX's first flight with humans aboard is spurring the competitive space industry to new heights, with Boeing also preparing to carry people to orbit
Elon Musk's SpaceX is taking two NASA astronauts to orbit tonight. Here's everything you need to know
SpaceX has never taken people to space before.
Elon Musk's SpaceX raises US$346 million ahead of debut astronaut mission
Elon Musk's SpaceX said on Tuesday that it raised US$346.2 million in a new round of funding, a day before it launches two American astronauts to ...
Elon Musk's SpaceX Space Suits Sure Are Something
Elon Musk was set to launch humans (NASA astronauts) into space today, but the flight was delayed due to weather. The next potential windows are this Saturday and Sunday. We don’t know how that’s going to go. But look at this suit!
Energy giant SSE sets out a greenprint for clean recovery
Perth based energy giant SSE has called on the UK Government to greenlight billions of pounds of private investment in low carbon infrastructure to help the economy rebound from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Enter Nifty at current levels from 3-5 years’ perspective: IIFL Wealth
‘The biggest driver for economic recovery will be demand revival and consumption
Eoin Morgan admits it will take time for Alex Hales to heal England wounds
Hales lost his squad berth in last year’s World Cup triumph after news broke that he had failed a second test for recreational drugs.
Eoin Morgan admits it will take time for Alex Hales to heal England wounds
Hales lost his squad berth in last year’s World Cup triumph after news broke that he had failed a second test for recreational drugs.
Epizyme, Inc. Is Doing Everything Right But Its Shares Appear Fairly Priced
Tazverik's current FDA approval for an ultra-rare disease that, per our analysis, afflicts less than 200 patients/US/year (yes two-hundred, not a typo) & theref
ESRI warns against austerity measures in short-term as economy heals from the pandemic
The think-tank has sketched the likely impact of the virus across a range of Irish economic indicators.
EU Commission proposes €750 billion recovery fund in wake of Covid-19 crisis
The European Commission is proposing a €750 billion recovery fund to reboot economies hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, EU officials said on Wednesday.
EU Commission: European recovery plan and next long-term budget to use €1.85 trillion
The European recovery plan and the next long-term budget will use €1.85 trillion to kick-start the EU economy, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing t
EU plans a record-breaking $826 billion stimulus package to soothe Europe's economic pain from the coronavirus
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a €750 billion (about $826 billion) stimulus package to help the European Union recover from ...
EU pledges €40b for ‘just transition’ from fossil fuels
BRUSSELS, May 27 — The European Commission has increased five-fold its proposed European Union fund to wean carbon-intensive regions off fossil fuels, with fresh cash from a new recovery fund to help Europe’s ailing economies rebound after the coronavirus pandemic. Countries are already...
EU proposes $825 billion COVID-19 'Recovery Plan for Europe'
May 27 (UPI) -- The European Union on Wednesday proposed a $825 billion stimulus plan to help stabilize member states amid a recession brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
EU proposes $825-billion coronavirus recovery fund
The EU remains deeply divided over what conditions should be attached to the funds, and Wednesday’s proposal from the bloc’s executive arm is likely to set off weeks of wrangling
EU proposes €750 billion coronavirus recovery fund
The European Commission has proposed a recovery fund of €750 billion, which it says is designed to repair the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
EU proposes huge aid plan as COVID-19 hammers Latin America
The EU unveiled a proposed 750-billion-euro recovery plan Wednesday to get the continent back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the ...
EU proposing £670bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis
Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.
EU proposing €750bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis
Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.
EU reactions to Commission 750 bln euro coronavirus recovery scheme
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to borrow 750 billion euros on the market and issue grants and loans to EU countries to kick-start an economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic. Below are initial reactions of EU governments to the plan
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday, as badly hit Spain started 10 days of national mourning for its thousands of dead.
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday.
EU to propose €750bn Covid recovery package for states
Ireland in line for grants of €1.9 billion in package weighted by how badly economies have been hit
EU to Propose €750bn Covid Recovery Package to Tackle 'Unprecedented Crisis'
The plan comes as the 27-member bloc faces the prospect of a deep EU-wide recession. Nearly all member states have breached EU deficit limits as they have rushed to...
EU to unveil virus recovery plan amid split over way ahead
The move Wednesday comes as the 27-nation trading bloc is set to enter its deepest-ever recession as the impact from the coronavirus pandemic ravages economies.
EUR/CHF: Awaiting EU Recovery Fund details in the 1.05-1.07 range – Credit Suisse
Analysts at Credit Suisse see a 1.05-1.07 range in EUR/CHF as the most likely outcome for the time being pending further details on the EU Recovery Fu
EUR/USD: A convincing recovery plan is positive for the euro – Nordea
The EUR750 billion recovery fund proposal presented by the Commission would illustrate a strong commitment to keep the Euro-area and the EU together a
EUR/USD: The 1.1012 200-day ma to cap advances – OCBC
The EUR/USD may be headline-driven, as the Franco-German virus recovery plan is tabled for discussion today. Terence Wu, an FX strategist at OCBC Bank
EU's financial 'firepower' is 1.85 trillion with 750bn for COVID fund
Of the 750 billion euro recovery fund, the 500 billion euros would be given to EU countries as grants, the remaining 250 billion euros would be available as loans."
Everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic astronaut launch
The stakes have never been higher for Elon Musk's SpaceX. On Wednesday, the company will attempt to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in a mission called Demo-2.
Exclusive: Matt Gaetz Drafting Bill to Drop Big Tech's Legal Immunity over One-Sided 'Fact Checks'
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) will announce today that he is working with Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee to craft legislation that would strip social media giants of their Section 230 legal immunity if they fact check content on their platforms, according to a copy of his podcast which Breitbart News exclusively obtained.
Experts Explain Why You Should Continue to Take Precautions, Even If You've Had COVID-19
It's unclear whether those who have been infected with COVID-19 develop immunity to the virus and, if so, how long it lasts.
Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close
Many people who died of coronavirus were older and already fragile, weakened by heart disease or some other malady.
Explained: In uncertain times, how search for ‘normal year’ leads to data vacuum
Among Covid-19’s casualties are the postponing of Census operations and undertaking of key official primary surveys necessary for a better understanding of the economy
Explained: What next for HCQ after enrolment freeze?
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine: A recent study in The Lancet had cautioned that the use of a regimen containing hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine (with or without a macrolide) was associated with no evidence of benefit.
Exploring the use of 'stretchable' words in social media
An investigation of Twitter messages reveals new insights and tools for studying how people use stretched words, such as 'duuuuude,' 'heyyyyy,' or 'noooooooo.'
Factbox: Key climate spending in EU's 'green recovery' plan
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission unveiled a 750 billion euro ($826.3 billion) package on Wednesday which it says will put fighting climate change at the heart of the bloc’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Fauci Wants To Make Masks A ‘Symbol’ Of What The Public Should Be Doing
The country’s top infectious disease expert on Wednesday urged the public to comply with mask-wearing requirements as the easing of...
Fauci: Political conventions may be held if coronavirus cases are ‘very low’
But he cautioned that "we need to reserve judgment right now to see what the situation would be.”
Fauci: Too Soon To Guarantee Political Conventions In August
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, advised a “wait and see” approach for now on whether it...
Favipiravir drug working better on Covid patients
Hyderabad: City-based pharma firm Raghava Life Sciences Pvt Limited (RLS), which is into API production, on Wednesday claimed Favipiravir antiviral drug has been producing better results in treating...
FDA backs BMS’ Opdivo/Yervoy in first-line NSCLC
Bristol-Myers Squibb has finally gained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for immunotherapy drug Opdivo in combination with low-dose CTLA4 inhibitor Yervoy for the treatment of first-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
FG to hand over Madagascar Covid-19 cure to Health Ministry today
The Federal government of Nigeria will today hand over the Madagascar covid-19 cure to the Ministry of Health. This was disclosed in a statement by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire during a programme on Channels
Fighting For The Hearts And Minds Of 500 Million People: An Interview with Leah Soibel, Founder of Fuente Latina
Other organizations also bring Spanish-language journalists to Israel, but we’re the only organization that has a follow-up mechanism and that works 24/7 to provide these journalists and influencers with anything they need to cover Israel.
Fired Florida data scientist had been axed by FSU years ago for affair with student, report says
One of the people entering data on Florida’s coronavirus website fired in a dispute over what information should be made public was allegedly, according to a report in The Daily Mail, also fired from Florida State University in 2017 for having an affair with a student -- and later was charged with cyberstalking.
First astronaut launch since 2011 still a go despite weather concerns
Weather conditions threatening to scrub the nation’s first astronaut launch in nine years are improving, NASA said Tuesday.
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest
A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest
A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest
A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.
First-Ever 3D Map of the Heart's Neurons
Scientists have collaborated to build an unprecedented 3D map of the heart's neurons, something that may prove extremely useful in understanding heart attacks and other cardiac conditions in more depth.
Forex Today: Only a correction? Dollar trying to lick its wounds amid Sino-American tensions
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, May 27: The market mood remains upbeat yet the dollar is attempting to recover after a significant drop on
Former footballer leading fight against Parkinson's in Liverpool
John Roche, 58, spent seven seasons at Marine but was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012
Former police officer praises NHS staff in West Suffolk
A retired police officer now working as a non-executive director at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) has praised the efforts of staff during the coronavirus crisis.
Former The Apprentice star's adverts banned after implying product cures Covid-19
Revival Shots founded by Daniel Elahi had three adverts banned on Facebook and Instagram.
Four Reasons Why Digital Security (Security Token) Liquidity Has Lagged
How fundamental misunderstandings about the function, behavior, and purpose of digital securities have stymied the path to liquidity -- but there is hope...
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug
The French government on Wednesday banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19, reversing a previous order from March that allowed the anti-malarial drug to be used as an experimental treatment for the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
France unveils $8.7 billion plan to rescue ailing car industry
The plan focuses on the production of environmentally-friendly vehicles
France: Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid
PARIS, May 27 — The French government said today that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients, an unproven and potentially harmful treatment for the disease nonetheless promoted by US President Donald Trump. The move came after two French advisory bodies and...
Free drive-thru testing for coronavirus, antibody will be offered on Big Isle this weekend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Premier Medical Group is offering free drive-thru screening and testing for COVID-19 on Friday in Kona, and Saturday in Waikoloa. Antibody testing will also be available to those who meet specific criteria at both events.
French consortium steps up plans for saliva-based COVID-19 screening test
PARIS (Reuters) - A French consortium said on Wednesday that it was stepping up its previously announced plans for a saliva-based screening test to detect COVID-19, by joining up with medical laboratory and diagnostics group INOVIE.
French economy making 'cautious' virus lockdown recovery
Economic activity in France is making a clear if cautious recovery after lockdown measures were relaxed earlier this month but the country is still heading for a roughly 20 percent contraction this quarter, the national statistics agency said Wednesday.
French economy making 'cautious' virus lockdown recovery
A return to normal will likely take many months, warns France's national statistics agency
French optical maker Essilor bets on business rebound as India eases COVID-19 lockdown
Along with its associate companies, Essilor employs 5,000 people in India and exports optical products to Europe, the US and Canada.
Friends take on $1000 Canterbury car rally to support charity
Josh Thompson and his friends will embark on a two-day, 1000km journey across Canterbury in September to raise at least $1000 for children’s mental...
FX Weekly: Calling For Chinese Help
The FANG+ stocks trade is getting crowded as the index is trading back to pre-COVID-19 highs. The recovery will take longer than governments expect due to socia
G20 finance projects give $77 bn a year to fossil fuels: watchdog
Rich nations have used banks and development programmes to funnel at least $77 billion in each of the last three years to oil and gas projects .
GE Stock Comeback Story is Delayed But Not Canceled
The comeback story of 2020 will have to wait. But if management continues on its 2019 track, GE stock should make the turn eventually.
General Electric is selling off its home lighting business after nearly 130 years
After cycling through multiple CEOs, each with their own priorities, the company now has its hands in several different industries, ranging from aviation to healthcare to venture capital and finance.
Geopolitical time bomb ticks under market rally
Rising geopolitical tensions, especially between the US and China, could test the muscular global rally and hopes for a V-shaped economic recovery.
Germany’s Scholz sees recovery fund as more than money
German finance minister talks to POLITICO about the need to look beyond national economies to make an EU that can work for decades to come.
Germany's Scholz: Very likely that we will get an agreement on EU recovery plan
Commenting on the European Commission's proposed recovery plan, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said that the proposals build on what France and G
Glenmark gets USFDA nod to market generic drug for muscle pain
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA has been granted final approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Chlorzoxazone tablets USP, in strength of 375 mg and 750 mg, the drug maker said in a statement.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals receives approval from USFDA to market generic drug for muscle pain in American market
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said its subsidiary has received approval from the US health regulator to market Chlorzoxazone tablets, used to treat muscle pain, in the American market
Global stocks mixed on unease over Hong Kong security law
Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tensions over Hong Kong vied with optimism about recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
GOG kicks off its "galaxy full of games" Summer Sale with playable demos and more
As is tradition around this time, GOG has begun its Summer Sale. On this occasion, you'll be able to play demos for seven upcoming games, get DRM-free copies of Prey as well as Metro Exodus, and more.
Gold dips to two-week low on recovery hopes
By Brijesh Patel (Reuters) - Gold dropped to its lowest in two-weeks on Wednesday as hopes of quick economic recovery drove investors towards riskier assets, although U.S.-China tensions over Hong Kong put a floor under bullion prices. Spot gold was down 0.6% at $1,700.30 per ounce by 1223 GMT.
Goldman Sachs warns global economic recovery could be bumpy
The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, especially if governments start to pull back on stimulus programs, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. President John Waldron said.
Goldman Sachs warns of a 'start-and-stop' economic recovery
The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, says Goldman Sachs president John Waldron.
Goldman Sachs warns of a 'start-and-stop' economic recovery
The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, says Goldman Sachs president John Waldron.
Goldman Sachs warns of a 'start-and-stop' economic recovery
The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, says Goldman Sachs president John Waldron.
Google’s federated analytics method could analyze end user data without invading privacy
Google's federated analytics techniques, which power features like Now Playing, could be used to analyze end user data without invading privacy.
Gov Cuomo Meets Trump with Infrastructure Wish List for New York
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met with President Donald Trump to discuss New York's three infrastructure projects for economic recovery.
Govt may launch coal blocks auction process under commercial mining on 11 June; 50 mines likely to be put on sale
The government last week approved a methodology for commercial mining of coal on revenue sharing basis.
Govt may launch coal blocks auction process under commercial mining on June 11
The government last week approved a methodology for commercial mining of coal on revenue sharing basis.
Govt may launch coal blocks auction under commercial mining on Jun 11
The government last week approved a methodology for commercial mining of coal on revenue sharing basis
GP's notes could provide vital clues to help manage COVID-19 crisis
GP's notes currently unavailable to medical researchers could provide clues to help manage major health crises - like COVID-19.
Graduate Student Untangles Decades-Old Math Problem in Less Than a Week
Lisa Piccirillo recently published her proof of Conway’s knot problem, a well-known quandry that stumped mathematicians for more than 50 years
Greece “will invest, not spend, its share” of the EU €750 billion recovery plan
Following the announcement of the €750 billion aid package to help Europe's economic recovery from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Greek government
Greek PM praises 'huge step' of European recovery bid
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday hailed a proposed EU coronavirus recovery package as a
'Grey's Anatomy' Season Finale Soars With Multplatform Viewing
The ABC drama quadrupled its initial 18-49 rating after five weeks of playback from linear and digital sources.
Guards, vegetable vendors in ICMR list of frontline workers who need testing
Symptomatic healthcare workers were eligible for testing from the very start, but inclusion of other frontline workers was the big takeaway of the last testing strategy revision.
Gujarat's Covid-19 count breaches 15,000-mark, Ahmedabad records over 11k cases
The death toll in the state also rose to 938 after 23 more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.The total number of recoveries in the state now stands at 7,547
Hanging ten! Amazing images show eight-year-old rescue dog Sugar SURFING in California
Sugar, an eight-year-old rescue dog lives near Huntington Beach, California, with her owner, athlete and recovering drug addict Ryan Rustan, 39.
Harvest Health: Licking Its Wounds
Focus on core markets. Cost-cutting and liquidity. Disappointing growth prospects.
Haryana liquor scam: Key member to retire on May 31, govt yet to empower SET
About 5,500 boxes of liquor which were recovered from smugglers by police and excise officials in 14 cases had disappeared from its stock in Sonipat district which had prompted the probe into the matter.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Plans A Climate Smart Economic Recovery
Hawke’s Bay’s Regional Council is focussed on stimulating a climate smart recovery to address the economic challenges facing the region from both COVID-19 and the drought.
Hawley: Twitter Should Lose Tech Legal Immunity for Editorializing Speech
Josh Hawley sent a letter to Twitter, questioning why they should continue to receive legal immunity when they editorialize Trump's tweets.
HDFC shares tanked with Sensex but recovery remains astray; brokerages still bullish, check target price
With a warchest of Rs 11,000 crore HDFC might be ready to battle the coronavirus pandemic but with the stock gaining only 4% so far since its March lows, the question is will the share price gain steam?
Health Ministry worried over possible Shavuot coronavirus outbreak - Inside Israel
Ministry officials concerned over 1-day doubling in number of new coronavirus infections, public behavior over extended holiday weekend.
Heatwave conditions to persist in Andhra Pradesh for next 24 hours
Heatwave conditions are likely to persist for another day in the State, according to an Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) report.
Helping supply chains recover
Not a fiscal stimulus, but cutting government expenditure, removing price controls, and opening up trade will help
Here’s Everything We Learned From The Last of Us Part II’s State of Play Presentation
With The Last of Us Part II just weeks away, here are some of the biggest details we noticed from Naughty Dog's presentation and extended gameplay sequence.
Himachal BJP chief resigns from post over ‘health scam’
Rajeev Bindal says party has nothing to do with graft case
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather
The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning.
Hogan: Maryland to move to full stage 1 virus recovery plan
Maryland will fully implement the first stage of its coronavirus recovery plan later this week, Hogan said Wednesday, allowing outdoor dining at restaurants while further lessening some restrictions o
Home gardeners can help the hungry by donating some harvest
Gardening’s popularity has surged during the coronavirus pandemic; it provides exercise, outdoor time, emotional well-being and wholesome produce. Home gard
Horse racing chiefs secure PPE packs for jockeys and trainers so meetings can resume
CHB Medical is supplying a pack which includes face masks, gloves and hand sanitiser to the British Horseracing Authority, with fixtures planned from June 1
Horse racing chiefs secure PPE packs for jockeys and trainers so meetings can resume
CHB Medical is supplying a pack which includes face masks, gloves and hand sanitiser to the British Horseracing Authority, with fixtures planned from June 1
Hospital outbreak over
The COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond Hospital is now over, according to Richmond's medical health officer Dr. Meena Dawar.
Houdini dead: Canadian rapper dies at 21 after being gunned down in Toronto shooting
Up and coming hip-hop star Houdini died after a fatal ambush in the Canadian city on Tuesday. Two others were injured in the attack but are expected to recover
How a telecom start-up is helping in tracking, tracing and geo-fencing COVID-19 patients
Tracing and tracking of persons become all the more important as more people start moving out now. It should be quite important for the next two years, till such time a vaccine is developed and deployed across the world
How and what time you can see the Space X rocket launch over Ireland tonight with astronauts headed for space
The clear skies will make for perfect viewing of the rocket tonight
How Britons can watch Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket shooting overhead at 9.50pm TONIGHT – if rain does not halt the historic launch
Britons will be able to see the stunning spectacle if they look west, said British astronaut Tim Peake. The Met Office said the UK should anticipate 'clear skies' this evening.
How can any scientists stand by this government now?
The Cummings saga has made it plain that scientific advisers are shielding the government’s collapsing reputation on coronavirus, says Lancet editor Richard Horton
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that production will take place over the next year.
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's. . .
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA - A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail tha
How NASA’s astronauts became SpaceX’s customers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
It took work across three presidencies, those of George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, but the United States is at last prepared once again, after nearly a decade, to launch American astronauts into orbit from American soil on an American-built rocket.
How NSW released COVID data by postcode
NSW is using an innovative data privacy check to allow the quick release of daily local COVID-19 data without it being re-identified afterwards.
How private firm SpaceX is in charge of sending NASA astronauts in orbit
A successful launch on Wednesday could forever change how the world thinks about getting people to space
How the Cummings debacle reveals the government’s greatest weaknesses and deadliest enemies
Could this be the moment from which the government will not recover?
How travel and holidaying will change in the new normal
From contactless travel to immunity passports and open-dated stay packages, the Indian tourism and hospitality sector is exploring a range of options to breathe life into a stalled business
How will we receive signals from interstellar probes like Starshot?
In a few decades, the Breakthrough Starshot initiative hopes to send a sailcraft to the neighboring system of Alpha Centauri. Using a lightsail and a directed-energy laser array, a tiny spacecraft could ...
How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days
China News: In Wuhan, medical workers armed with coronavirus test swabs scoured construction sites and markets to look for itinerant workers while others made hou
Huge boost for International Foto Biennale
Councillors voted to give an enormous funding boost to the Ballarat International Foto Biennale in the hope a revamped event will help the city recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
Hugo Boss sees recovery in third quarter at earliest
Hugo Boss expects a recovery in its business in the third quarter at the earliest due to store closures and consumer caution during the ...
Human activity threatens 50 billion years of evolutionary history, study reveals
Our human footprint--and the changes it has wrought--is threatening some of the most unique species on Earth, a new study reveals.
IEA forecasts a 20% drop in global energy investment in 2020
The Paris-based IEA said this could have serious repercussions for energy security and the transition to clean energy as the global economy recovers from the pandemic
IISc offers advanced certificate programme in digital healthcare online
Admissions to this course will start in July 2020. Application process has begun already to enrol the first cohort of 50 candidates. Interested can apply at - iisc.talentsprint.com.
In Mideast, religion looms large in corona 'infodemic'
"At times of inexplicable crisis and conflict, people revert to their cultural myths and convictions to make sense of what is going on."
In pandemic, using drones to drop medical supplies from sky
With a loud whir and a whoosh, a fixed-wing drone slingshots out of a medical warehouse, zips through hazy skies at 80 mph, pops open a belly hatch and drops a box of medical supplies. Slowed by a little ...
In pictures | Heatwave adds to nation's miseries
The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon
In Rare Decision, Federal Court Refuses to Grant Qualified Immunity to Overzealous Cop
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit refused to grant Clovis, New Mexico police officer Brent Aguilar the controversial shield of qualified immunity after he arrested Jorge Ray Corona for resisting arrest and concealing his identity "after he did not produce identification in response to the officer’s demand for ID."
In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis
Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered.
In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis
MADRID, May 27 — Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered. Jacqueline Alvarez, 42, is picking up basic foodstuffs in the working-class...
India backs hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus prevention
NEW DELHI: India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday (May 26) backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against ...
India backs hydroxychloroquine for virus prevention
India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against coronavirus, after the WHO suspended clinical trials of the drug over safety concerns.
India must plan implementation of COVID-19 vaccine when it comes: Ashish Jha tells Rahul Gandhi
India must have a plan for implementing it as it needs 50 to 60 crore vaccines, said Jha.
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry
India underlines faith in HCQ: drug’s benefits outweigh risks
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine: There is enough experience in the country of using HCQ, and sufficient data from observational and case control studies to warrant its use, the government said.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, the Meteorological Department said late Tuesday, "with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets".
Initial Upper Paleolithic technology reached North China by around 41,000 years ago
A wave of new technology in the Late Paleolithic had reached North China by around 41,000 years ago, according to a study published May 27, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Fei Peng of the ...
Interns at BJ Medical College catch super spreader syndrome
14 interns at Civil test positive, but interns believe that over 50 of them may be carriers of virus; allege 7-day Covid duty raised to 10 and quarantine reduce
Investors pile into stocks that win in a full economic recovery
Signs are multiplying in the stock market that investors see the recovery from the coronavirus taking hold.
Iran’s Covid-19 Recovered Patients Surpass 111,000, New Cases Top
The number of recovered patients from the novel coronavirus in Iran crossed 111,000 as of Wednesday, a health official announced.
Ireland may decide next week to speed up reopening plan
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland may next week speed up the reopening of its economy if coronavirus infections remain low, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday, though its chief medical officer said he was likely to advise against any such move.
Irish firm donates hundreds of face-shields to homeless and healthcare workers
The face-coverings were given out to homeless shelters, grocery stores, healthcare workers, gardai and communities
Is this really the elixir of youth? It took scientists years to develop, it costs £34 - Oh, and it’s got a ‘waiting list’ of 100,000 people
Claire Coleman examines the research behind No7 Advanced Retinol 1.5% Complex Night Concentrate as the anti-ageing night serum launches at Boots stores across the UK.
Is Trump going to cruise to re-election on a partial coronavirus recovery?
He might win, but it will be in spite of a horrible economy
Israeli Biotech Institute Issues Fraud Notice as Fake Coronavirus ‘Vaccine’ Pops Up in South America
Israel’s state-supported Galilee Research Institute (Migal) is known to be working on a cutting edge COVID-19 treatment, but human testing of the vaccine is only...
Israeli Institute Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Warns of Fake Shots Circulating in Latin America
Ampoules of a fake Coronavirus vaccine labeled with a forged Migal Institute’s logo in Hebrew are illegally being manufactured and circulated in several South American countries.
Israeli Media Reveals Shopping List of Supplies Procured by Mossad Amid Coronavirus Crunch
The Israeli intelligence service has received flak over its clandestine operations to procure medical equipment to fight the pandemic amid speculation that its...
Israeli president tells Australian PM: alleged abuser Malka Leifer will not ‘evade justice’
Vow comes after Jerusalem court ruled ex-teacher is mentally fit to stand trial and be extradited over 74 sexual assault charges
It’s Time to Sell Wildly Unprofitable United Airlines Stock
Warren Buffett didn't sell UAL stock just because he is scared. United Airlines faces a long road to recovery, and it isn't worth a buy here.
'It's outrageous': inside an infuriating Netflix series on Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich synthesizes legal information with first-person testimony of the billionaire’s abuse and bought immunity into a shocking watchIt’s difficult to watch Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, a four-hour Netflix series on the now-deceased convicted sex offender without a choking sense
'It's outrageous': inside an infuriating Netflix series on Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich synthesizes legal information with first-person testimony of the billionaire’s abuse and bought immunity into a shocking watch
Jake King: League One needs to wait for its return
Jake King does not want to see football return until a coronavirus vaccine is discovered – and warned the pandemic could change the lower leagues as we know them.
Jamie Dimon says the US economy looks headed for a ‘fairly rapid recovery’ from the coronavirus pandemic
The US economy could see a swift recovery in the third quarter of the year according to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.
Jamie Dimon says the US economy looks headed for a 'fairly rapid recovery' from the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "The government has been pretty responsive, large companies have the wherewithal, hopefully we're keeping the small ones alive," said Dimon.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Japan doubles down on stimulus with extra $1 trillion in aid
Package includes financing for companies, rent subsidies and healthcare assistance
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
Japanese police arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a man suspected of burning down a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
TOKYO >> Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Japanese man arrested in Kyoto anime arson after 10 months hospitalized with injuries
A man who Japanese police say set fire to a Kyoto anime studio last year, killing dozens of people, was finally arrested Wednesday after spending 10 months recovering from his own severe burns.
Joe Hart took City rejection to heart
The goalkeeper lost his place at City to Claudio Bravo.
Joe Hart took City rejection to heart
The goalkeeper lost his place at City to Claudio Bravo.
Joe Hart took City rejection to heart
The goalkeeper lost his place at City to Claudio Bravo.
Julian’s Double Surprise! After Movie, Downton Abbey Coming Back With Season 7
The spectacularly aesthetic series Downton Abbey returns with another movie and yet another season to break the status quo and sell the...
Just half of Americans plan on getting Covid-19 vaccine, poll shows
The US could run up against another obstacle in its fight against coronavirus: vaccine refusal
Kalaburgi district records maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius
Karnataka's Kalaburgi district recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, as per information provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Karnataka to have a state health registry, pilot project from Chikkaballapura
'A first of its kind initiative 'State Health Register' will be a robust and standardized health repository of all citizens,' Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister K.Sudhakar said in a statement.
KDF Soldiers, Police Officer Shoot At Each Other In Mistaken Identity Case
Two Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers and a police officer collided in a mistaken identity case, shot each other incurring serious injuries in Bura, Garissa county.K24 reports that the two gro
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM
The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM
The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.
Knife wielding thug who held up Glasgow McDonald’s is put behind bars for 6 years
A ROBBER who held up a Glasgow McDonald’s with a knife and developed a drinking problem at just 12 years old was jailed for six years today. Dad-of-one Paul Gough, 32, a former mechanical engineer…
'Knowing how' is in your brain
A new study has found the brain programs that code the sequence of steps in performing a complex procedure.
Korean prosecutors question Samsung heir in succession-related probe
Prosecutors have been investigating suspected accounting fraud at drug company Samsung Biologics
KP reimposes restrictions relaxed for Eidul Fitr
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday announced the reimposition of Covid-19 restrictions which were relaxed last week for Eidul Fitr.In a media talk, Adviser to KP Chief Minister
KSDP makes a remarkable turnaround
State government’s drug manufacturing facility records profit of ₹7.13 crore
Landlords threaten health workers with ejection
Landlords at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District are threatening to eject health workers from their houses for fear of being infected with the deadly coronavirus.
Launch of Nasa astronauts in Elon Musk's Space X rocket postponed due to bad weather
Bad weather has prevented the first launch of Nasa astronauts from US soil in nine years, with the SpaceX capsule now due to attempt lift-off on Saturday.
Leaders at UBA Africa Day seek economic recovery
Global leaders have emphasised the need for strong collaborations between governments and the private sector to achieve quick recovery for African....
Liquidation of companies still the most likely outcome under IBC
January-March quarter of fiscal 2019-20 was quite fruitful for banks in terms of stressed asset resolution and recovery under IBC, with lenders realising 64% of their dues
Lockdown has made people mentally unstable: Sakshi reacts sharply to #DhoniRetires and then deletes tweet
Sakshi Singh came up with a sharp response to rumours of MS Dhoni's retirement on social media. Minutes after her tweet went viral, she deleted it.
Locusts have not hit rabi crops; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops
The officials, however, said that locust swarms would not have posed a big threat to India, had neighbouring Pakistan controlled its spread at its end.
Machinery Must Be Used For Shifting Heavy Items
Machinery should be used for shifting heavy items – not staff. That is the message from WorkSafe after a worker on an Otago dairy farm was left with a spinal injury.
Major bacon shortages expected as a result of 'unstoppable' African swine fever
The pandemic is expected to kill millions more pigs in 2020.
Major Peshawar hospital refusing new virus patients after reaching full capacity
Hayatabad Medical Complex says patient inflow has increased 3 to 4 times in the last two weeks.
Malka Leifer: Rape-accused ex-principal fit for extradition to Australia
An Israeli judge says the suspect accused of 74 sex charges is fit to face extradition to Australia.
Man arrested in deadly 2019 fire at Japan's Kyoto Animation: Media
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 months recovering in two hospitals, media reported.
Man arrested over deadly 2019 fire at Japanese animation studio
TOKYO: Japanese police on Wednesday (May 27) arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 ...
Man arrested over deadly fire at animation studio
Japanese police have arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 months in recovering in two...
Man convicted by Surrey judge in hatchet attack near SkyTrain station loses appeal bid
Andrew Eugene Agopsowicz was convicted of assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
Man Killed For Stealing From Prophet Bushiri In South Africa
Man killed for stealing from prophet Bushiri in South Africa. Another was rushed to hospital where he is currentlyu receiving medical treatment.
Man under treatment for COVID-19 in Chennai, ends life
The 57-year-old’s body was found in a bathroom of the Government Medical College Hospital, Omandurar Estate, early on Wednesday
Mathematics can save lives at sea
Hundreds of people die at sea every year due to vessel and airplane accidents. Emergency teams have little time to rescue those in the water because the probability of finding a person alive plummets ...
May 27: Senate President celebrates the Nigerian child
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children’s Day...........
McGuinness says Ireland will “fight for its fair share” of EU recovery fund
Ireland’s Vice President of the European Parliament has insisted the country will “fight for ...
Medak Borewell Sucks 3-Year-Old Boy
MEDAK:A three-year-old boy accidentally fell into a newly drilled 120-feet borewell at Podchanapally village of Papannapet mandal in Medak district on Wednesday. Police and rescue teams along with
Medical investigator still puzzled by Brittany's Murphy death
The star died of 'natural causes' back in 2009.
Medical masks, gloves, PPE makers pitch for resumption of exports
Exporters want to attract buyers from US, Europe who are moving away from China
Medically Vulnerable Immigrants Denied Release From ICE Facility
A group of medically vulnerable immigrants who are being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility with the worst Covid-19 outbreak in the nation cannot be released despite their claims about the risks of contracting the virus, a federal judge in California ruled Tuesday.
Medicare Recipients May Get Insulin at $35 Per Month
Beginning next year, people on some Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plans who need insulin will be able to access the lifesaving medication for just $35 a month, according to a new plan announced by the White House.
Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, 2 ‘badass’ astronauts, engineers, and dads who are poised to make history for SpaceX, NASA and the world
The ways in which NASA’s astronaut office picks a crew from the members of its esteemed corps is something of a mystery.
Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, 2 'badass' astronauts, engineers, and dads who are poised to make history for SpaceX, NASA and the world, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - SpaceX's first mission with people will be piloted by NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug "Chunky" Hurley aboard the company's Crew Dragon spaceship.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Merck buys Themis as part of drive for COVID-19 drugs and vaccines
Merck & Co/MSD has been conspicuous by its absence from the industry-wide effort to develop coronavirus therapies, but has now unveiled a broad effort across drugs and vaccines.
Mild coronavirus illness may confer some immunity: study
Over 5.5 million cases reported across the world.
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.
Ministers to question Dr Tony Holohan about 2 metre social distancing rule
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is set to brief ministers about ongoing measures in the battle against COVID-19 at Government Buildings today.
Minuscule tracking devices give unprecedented peek into how cells change with time
For the first time, scientists have introduced minuscule tracking devices directly into the interior of mammalian cells, giving an unprecedented peek into the processes that govern the beginning of development.
Misusing the Bible Against Vaccination
Invoking the Bible and God is intended not as a stimulus to further debate, but rather as an argument- stopper: God is against it; no further discussion, research or argument is necessary; the debate is over.
Monkey Spotted Walking On Top Of Shelves Inside Hospital Operation Theater In Port-Of-Spain
When medics of Port-of-Spain General Hospital resume elective surgeries, they found a wild monkey roaming about an operation theatre.
Moral Choice Machine: AI May Replicate Human Values to Make Decisions, Study Finds
A neural network has “read” religious texts, books and news articles from different periods in history to make human-like moral choices. Scientists believe that their...
More liquidity needed, states should come forward with Rs 20 trn: Gadkari
Efforts are on to develop vaccine for the coronavirus, Gadkari said, adding "we will have to learn the art of living with coronavirus"
More Unified Approach to Public Procurement Needed to Boost Kazakhstan’s Economic Recovery
Kazakhstan has made significant efforts over the past two decades to bring its public procurement system closer to international standards, but a considerable part of procurement activity has yet to meet these standards, thereby limiting overall effectiveness and efficiency, says a World Bank Assessment. “We acknowledge that the rules and institutions of Kazakhstan’s public procurement […]
Most Americans Haven’t Stopped Trusting Scientists
It’s easy to look around right now and conclude that popular public opinion has turned against scientists. Twitter hashtags have urged the president to fire Ant…
Most Businesses Pessimistic About Speed Of Economic Recovery, Fed Reports
Health concerns, limited childcare and expanded unemployment are making it more difficult to bring employees back to work, the Fed said.
Most SOEs have completed proposed 'new normal' protocols: Minister
Eighty six percent of SOEs have compiled their post-restriction business recovery or "new normal" protocols.
'Mothership' office on horizon but don't write off London: Canary Wharf
'Mothership' office on horizon but don't write off London: Canary Wharf
MP district Burhanpur: More beds ready, need doctors
One month, 293 cases and 13 Covid deaths later, the main government healthcare facility has got more beds, but is still short of key equipment and doctors.
Musk's SpaceX set for debut astronaut mission, renewing NASA's crewed launch program
Ending the US space agency's nine-year hiatus in human spaceflight.
N.C. high school valedictorian, star athlete will begin college with associate’s degree
West Lincoln High School Class of 2020 valedictorian and star athlete Kelton Towery will begin his college career at North Carolina State University with an Associate in Science degree.
Nagpur registers 9th Covid-19 death
Nagpur: A Satranjipura based man succumbed to the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) while seven others reportedly tested positive for the virus borne disease on Wednesday. Out of seven three belonged to city’s Mominpura hot-spot, while one each from Saoner, Naik talav, Bangladesh and Hansapuri. With the latest development, the cases of Corona Virus have surged […]
NASA adding new television views for SpaceX crew launch
EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated to reflect a scrub of the May 27 launch attempt.
NASA and SpaceX forced to cancel launch at last minute due to poor weather conditions
SpaceX was set to launch two astronauts into space tonight
NASA and SpaceX forced to cancel launch due to poor weather conditions
NASA and SpaceX have been forced to cancel today's historic launch, due to poor weather conditions
NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule.
National airlines need government aid to survive
National airlines will largely depend on domestic flights to grow because international flights are expected to remain severely restricted until a COVID-19 vaccine is available.
National Creative Industry Policy must be improved, says minister Saifuddin Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 ― The National Creative Industry Policy (DIKN) must be re-assessed and improved to spearhead the growth of the national creative industry, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. At the same time, he said, an audit must be conducted of the...
National security law enactment to start
Despite how hard some Western media outlets depict swarms of illegal protesters in Hong Kong as
Nation's first astronaut launch since 2011 still 'go for launch' despite weather concerns
Weather conditions threatening to scrub the nation’s first astronaut launch in nine years are improving, NASA said Tuesday.
Nationwide rolls out online mental health tools for staffers
Nationwide Building Society has built an online tool that helps employees who are experiencing mental health issues during the Covid-19 outbreak get access to support.
NBA great Patrick Ewing recovering at home after coronavirus diagnosis
May 26 (UPI) -- NBA legend and Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball coach Patrick Ewing is recovering at home after being hospitalized because of the coronavirus.
Need for immunization program to prevent future outbreaks cited
THE chairperson of the House committee on health on Wednesday reaffirmed her stand on mandatory immunization amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to prevent future outbreaks from happening.
New District Hospital turns out to be a boon for COVID-19 patients
Mysore/Mysuru: The New District Hospital on KRS road, Metagalli, has turned out to be a boon for COVID-19 affected patients of Mysuru district. Following the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus pandemic in the district in March, the District authorities had turned Jayadeva Cardiology Hospital block in K.R. Hospital premises which was vacant after it...
New 'Hunger Games' book sells more than 500,000 copies
A decade after the “Hunger Games” series had apparently ended, readers were clearly ready for more.
New Jersey businesses seek reopening plan as they worry about survival
The New Jersey Senate Fiscal Recovery Strategists Committee heard some sobering numbers on Tuesday from businesses shut down by the state to slow the spread of COVID-19.
New Jersey hits testing benchmark, plans stronger contact tracing next month
“We are far better equipped to deal with a second wave than we … were for the first wave,” said Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday.
New Poll Shows Only Half Of Americans Would Get A Covid-19 Vaccine Once Available
Would you get a coronavirus vaccine? Only half of Americans answer yes.
New register: Turnout may be low, unless you share money at centres – Prof Gyampo
Senior Lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo has projected a low turnout at various registration centers for the new voters’ register.
New technique offers higher resolution molecular imaging and analysis
The new approach from Northwestern Engineering could help researchers understand more complicated biomolecular interactions and characterize cells and diseases at the single-molecule level.
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
Nine new cases in Puducherry
Nine COVID-19 cases, including four from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu, were reported in Puducherry on Wednesday. The five cases in Puducherry were from Solai Nagar, Muthialpet, Dharmapuri and Reddiarpalay
No police officer in Eastern region has coronavirus – Regional Commander
Eastern Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Afful Boakye Yiadom, has revealed that none of his officers in the region has contracted the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) disease.
Notable decrease in Covid-19 cases across mental health facilities
Data gathered by the Mental Health Commission has shown a notable decrease in the total number of suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the 181 mental health services it has been monitoring...
Notable decrease in Covid-19 cases across mental health facilities
Data gathered by the Mental Health Commission has shown a notable decrease in the total number of suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the 181 mental health services it has been monitoring...
Novavax launches its first coronavirus vaccine test on humans
US biotech company Novavax Inc has joined the race to test coronavirus vaccine candidates on humans and said it was targeting production of over a billion doses of its vaccine candidate next year.
Now is the time to show just how valuable this industry is to the UK
For decades now, the complaint within the UK pharmaceutical industry has always been the same: ‘no one appreciates the difference we make’.
NRM SG Lumumba tasks polls body on 2021 elections
Lumumba says the commission should engage scientists to advise accordingly on the threat of Coronavirus to devise means of conducting the elections.
NSW's first family-sized recovery pod shipping container arrives at Nambucca
With spirit forged in flame, the young Nambucca Valley family refuse to yield after the Kian Rd bushfire.
Nurse describes 'frightening' experience of contracting Covid-19
An NHS staff worker who has recovered from Covid-19 has returned to the frontline at Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital.
Nursing homes risk 'was low' if guidance was adhered to - report
A Department of Health report examining the spread of Covid-19 through Ireland's nursing homes says the risk of the disease getting in "would have been low"...
Of course billionaires like Elon Musk love outer space. The Earth is too small for their egos
This week, Musk’s SpaceX will launch the first US astronauts into space in nine years. We’re meant to be inspired, but back on the ground the workers are struggling
Official says defiant Michigan barbershop is health threat
A barbershop that refused to remain closed in compliance with Michigan's coronavirus restrictions poses an “imminent threat” to public health, the state's chief medical officer testified Wednesday.
Oil falls on demand concerns, US-China tensions
Oil prices fell on Wednesday on concerns over how quickly fuel demand will recover even as lockdowns ease in many countries with falling ...
Oil falls on demand concerns, US-China tensions
Oil prices fell on Wednesday on concerns over how quickly fuel demand will recover even as lockdowns ease in many countries with falling coronavirus cases, with U.S.-China tensions adding to the
Oil slides on US-China tensions, doubts about Russian output cuts
The group known as OPEC+ is cutting output by nearly 10 million barrels per day (bpd) in May and June. Some question whether it will continue to do so as demand recovers after many countries ease coronavirus lockdowns.
Oil slips on demand worries, Hong Kong tensions
Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.6%, to $35.96 by 0120 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 31 cents, or 0.9%, at $34.04 a barrel.
One Of World's Most Elusive Cats Filmed For The First Time In A Decade
Naturalists in Algeria have filmed a Saharan cheetah, a subspecies listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List, for the first time in a decade, the national parks authority said.
Online sales surge helps Ralph Lauren recover in China
Ralph Lauren Corp reported a 15.4per cent fall in quarterly revenue on Wednesday after its outlets and department stores across the world were ...
Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available
Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Ontario says more health providers can reopen including dentists, optometrists
The change comes as a result of a new order from the province’s chief medical officer of health
Over 6,500 new coronavirus cases in India, death toll climbs to 4,167
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,167 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,45,380, registering an increase of 146 deaths and
'Overall stable and controllable': Amid continuing standoff, China on situation at India border
China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is 'overall stable and controllable,' and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the issues through a dialogue and consultation.
Over-Leveraged Zombie Companies Threaten Economic Recovery
Specter of defaults, bankruptcies lingers amid skyrocketing corporate debt
Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’
Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.
Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’
Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.
Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’
Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.
Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’
Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.
Ozone layer collapse preceded mass extinction 360 million years ago
May 27 (UPI) -- Until now, scientists weren't sure caused the Late Devonian extinction, one of five major extinction events in Earth's history.
PA records no new cases of coronavirus - Middle East
PA “health minister” says no new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the last 24 hours. The total number of recoveries is 483.
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered
The cockpit voice recorder of the crashed Pakistani airplane is yet to be recovered, six days after the aircraft plunged into a residential area near the Jinnah International Airport, killing 97
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered
Soon after the plane crash, the departments concerned were directed to recover the bodies with the help of residents of the area within 24 hours.
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in 2nd stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY — The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in second stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY – The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
Panic After 200 Bats Found Dead in Bihar Village, Swab Samples Sent to Patna For Testing
The villagers were apprehensive as bats have been linked to the raging coronavirus pandemic, however, the exact reason for their death can only be ascertained after getting medical reports
Parents allege medical negligence in infant’s death
The parents of a four-month-old child from Manjeri who died of COVID-19 at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, on April 24, have alleged that the infant’s death was due to failure in t
Paul Pogba gives off the ‘wrong vibe’: Teddy Sheringham
Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has questioned Paul Pogba's mentality, saying the midfielder "gives off the wrong vibe as a Manchester United player". Pogba has played just eight matches for the Red Devils this season due to injury, after suggesting he...
Pence's press secretary back to work after recovering from COVID-19
US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday she was back at work after recovering from COVID-19, a case that helped encourage White House officials to start wearing masks and take stricter safety precautions around President Donald Trump.
People who test negative for coronavirus should still isolate for two weeks, says Irish GP
Exclusive: Dr Illona Duffy was out of work for three weeks battling the disease which she described as 'a scary time'
People with ILI, SARI symptoms in 13K houses: Door-to-door survey
1,37,061 households have people with comorbidities; 67.16% of exercise completed
Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time
Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the first time.
Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time
Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the ...
Piaggio wins legal battle against counterfeit Chinese Vespa
A Chinese party blatantly copied the Vespa Primavera''''''''s design and Piaggio didn’t take it lying down. Click here to know what happened.
Pinoys among 8 sailors freed from kidnappers
Lagos, Nigeria—Eight foreign crew members kidnapped from a Singapore-owned container ship off Benin's coast in April have been freed and are undergoing medical checks, the Nigerian navy said on Monday.
Police arrest suspect in Kyoto Animation studio arson attack that killed 36
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation. Kyoto police said they arrested Shinji Aoba, 42, on murder and arson allegations, 10 months after obtaining…
Police forces across Canada expand ballistics imaging efforts, driven by slowdown in RCMP testing
Ballistics imaging helps police determine if one gun was used in multiple shootings
PPE - how much is enough?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
PPE kits not covered under insurance, yet cost 50% of COVID-19 treatment
Jayan Mathews, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at healthcare financing platform Vital, expects the stakeholders to reach an agreement soon
Pratt: tap super to fuel a manufacturing recovery
Corporate leaders including the Visy boss say exploiting competitive advantages is the key to reviving manufacturing that could lead Australia out of the coronavirus downturn.
Preview: A Youth Dialogue with ECB’s Lagarde on the COVID-19 response
The European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s speech will be closely eyed ahead of the European Union (EU) Summit to reach an agreemen
Priestley doubts obedience Vettel: ''This is how people remember him''
In a new video by Marc Priestley, the former mechanic of McLaren discusses the situation at Ferrari in 2020. With Sebastian Vettel already knowing that he is not allowed to stay at Ferrari, that could lead to interesting situations on and around the track.
Prince William visits Albion and Villa during new show on men's mental health
Prince William pays a visit to West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa football clubs during an upcoming documentary on mental health.
Privatisation of discoms an opportunity, says JSW Energy CEO
The scenario for FY21 will depend on economic recovery defined by three factors: how the MSMEs are going to perform, the issue of migrant labour, and the rate of spread of Covid-19, said Prashant Jain.
Probing Luxury Shoppers in Perilous Times
New York-based Spark Ideas says it gets rich insights from luxury consumers through mobile ethnography.
Prospects for global economic recovery look bleak – Reuters poll
The latest Reuters survey of more than 250 economists over the past few weeks showed that the clouds over the global economic recovery have darkened a
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to announce decision on lifting of extension of lockdown on May 30
Punjab had 2,106 COVID-19 cases, including 1,918 cured/discharged and 40 deaths.
Punjab decides to hike MBBS fee in govt, private colleges
With the massive surge in the price index in the years thereafter, these colleges are facing fiscal problems and are unable to meet the norms of Medical Council of India, thus necessitating a fee hike
Q4 GDP: Where will India be when this dreadful year finally ends? Today's numbers will show the first signs
The nationwide lockdown announced from March 25 brought the entire economy to a standstill .
Quebec long-term care facilities need more medical staff, better use of PPE, military report finds
The office of Premier Francois Legault confirmed to CTV News that the government received the report late Tuesday night.
Queensland man becomes Australia's first Millennial to die from virus
The partner of a man who had not been tested for COVID-19 before his death is now unwell.
Quest Diagnostics offers U.S. employers coronavirus testing as workers return
(Reuters) - Quest Diagnostics Inc on Wednesday started offering blood tests, temperature monitoring and other tailored services to U.S. employers as they attempt to reopen factories and offices after months under coronavirus-led lockdowns.
Quibi advertisers already wary of streaming service amid struggles
The star power of Sophie Turner didn’t offer enough immunity to protect Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg from the pain of the pandemic. Large advertisers are seeking to defer payments to
Rabi crops not impacted by locusts; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops
Locusts -- the oldest migratory pest in the world -- entered India after travelling from Africa through Yemen, Iran and Pakistan. After massive devastation in Pakistan, the swarms of locusts have entered the country through Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Race-by-race tips and preview for Gosford on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Gosford.
Race-by-race tips and preview for Gosford on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Gosford.
Race-by-race tips and preview for Gosford on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Gosford.
Rahul Dravid says non-contracted and U-19 players have received mental health lessons in lockdown
National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief Rahul Dravid on Wednesday said that they have been addressing mental health issues of non-contracted and U-19 players amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown due to
Rahul Gandhi speaks to public healthcare experts on Covid-19 crisis
Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the conversation will be aired through the Congress social media channels
Rain Scrubs Space X Launch of First Crewed Mission to Intl Space Station, First Time US Astronauts Launch Into Orbit from American Soil Since 2011
If successful on Saturday, it will be the first time since the last flight of the Space Shuttle in 2011, that US astronauts will go into orbit from American soil.
Rally in bank stocks purely a function of F&O expiry: Sana Securities
‘It seems to be some kind of herd mentality and that could be one reason for todays move
Realme Buds Air Neo Launched in India
Realme has launched its new true wireless earbuds which look very similar to the Apple AirPods. Dubbed the Realme Buds Air Neo, these earbuds bring many upgrades over its predecessor, the Buds Air,…
Regional Manufacturing Indexes Begin Long Road Back In May
The May 2020 Philadelphia and Empire State regional surveys of manufacturing conditions showed the early stages of recovery among the regions' manufacturers. Im
Relief From Heatwave In North India Soon! Temperature Likely To Dip Down From May 29
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that there might be some relief in the heatwave conditions from May 29. Many places in North India recorded temperatures over 45 degrees celsius.
Reopening optimism fuels stock market surge
Stocks soared Tuesday as enthusiasm builds about the reopening of the country and the development of a coronavirus vaccine.
Rescue pup left fighting for his life after being 'rag-dolled' in savage dog attack
Schnauzer-poodle cross Bruno has undergone multiple surgeries with the ligaments in one of his legs completely destroyed and faces a long road to recovery after the attack in Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh
Research Firm: Market’s Risk Is Phenomenally High, 2nd Dive Likely
Equity Risk Science, a big-data analytics firm, created a risk measure that says the current market is still very risky and likely to take another big dive, due to the high debt levels of many large companies.
Revenue Service Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide At Delhi Home, Note Found
An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan at his residence in Bapu Dham on Wednesday, police said.
Roche, Novartis highlight intensifying rivalry in eye disease, MS
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmakers Roche and Novartis underscored how their portfolios are increasingly clashing on the commercial battlefield, announcing on Wednesday new data on drugs aimed at capturing market share from each other.
Romualdez: DCC to approve P1.5Tr SAP under CURES Act
THE Defeat COVID-19 Committee (DCC) co-chaired by House Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez and Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano will approve this Thursday the P1.5 trillion social amelioration program under the proposed “COVID-19 Unemployment Reduction Economic Stimulus (CURES) Act of 2020."
Rough squall in Kolkata brings back Amphan fears
The Regional Meteorological Centre and Department had warned of a storm earlier.
RSCC planning four satellites to cover Russia’s Far North
Yuri Prokhorov, RSCC’s chief executive, said the company wants to have the satellites in orbit in 2024 to provide Ku-band coverage to Russia’s Far North.
Rush Limbaugh says cancer treatment ‘kicking my ass,’ may take him off air
Rush Limbaugh says his latest round of cancer treatment is “kicking” his “ass” — and that it will likely take him off the airwaves soon. “There have been many
Russell Investments Group Ltd. Sells 40,321 Shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN)
Russell Investments Group Ltd. reduced its holdings in AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 36.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 69,520 shares of the company’s stock after selling 40,321 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd. owned approximately 0.15% […]
Russians fix vibration, N-power unit restarts at Kudankulam
The second 1,000 MW atomic power plant of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) at Kudankulam that was shutdown
S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19
SEOUL, May 27 — Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said today. The symptoms of “Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children” (MIS-C) are...
S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
SA scientist Quarraisha Abdool Karim wins R10m French prize
Acclaimed HIV researcher Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, who found that a topical gel could stop many women catching the virus, has been awarded one of France's top science prizes.
SA sporting icon Oscar Chalupsky battling cancer, tests negative for Covid-19
Oscar Chalupsky, without question one of South Africa's most successful ever sportsmen, is currently engaged in the toughest battle of his life.
Safeguarding the source of three of Asia's great rivers
It is official. Everything is on track for the establishment of the Three-Rivers-Source National Park (TRSNP) in China, which—as its name suggests—protects the source of three of Asia's greatest rivers: ...
'Safety stamp' launched by World Travel & Tourism Council for 'hygienic' destinations and businesses in bid to reassure holidaymakers and speed up tourism recovery
The stamp will allow travellers 'to recognise governments and businesses around the world which have adopted health and hygiene global protocols', so they can experience 'safe travels'.
Samsung copies the Apple Card, announces “Samsung Money”
Samsung announces a physical debit card and SoFi money management account.
Scandal-Plagued Ex-Governor Sues Putin Over Sacking
MOSCOW (AFP) — A former governor of a Russian region is challenging his dismissal by President Vladimir Putin at the
Schools minister can't say whether all primary pupils will be back before summer
Nick Gibb told the Education Select Committee the final decision on when pupils return will be made by the science
Scientists Have Used Fast Radio Bursts to Find The Universe's Missing Matter
One of the biggest cosmic mysteries has just been used to investigate another huge mystery. Astronomers used powerful bursts of radio waves traced back to distant galaxies to probe the space between the stars - and revealed where the Universe's mis
Scientists warn of 'zombie fires' in the Arctic
Dormant "zombie fires" scattered across the Arctic region—remnants of record blazes last year—may be coming to life after an unusually warm and dry Spring, scientists warned Wednesday.
Scientists warn of 'zombie fires' in the Arctic
Dormant 'zombie fires' scattered across the Arctic region -- remnants of record blazes last year -- may be coming to life after an unusually warm and dry spring, scientists warned Wednesday.
Search continues for missing N.L. fisherman Wednesday after three bodies found
ST. LAWRENCE, N.L. — The search for a fisherman missing since Monday evening is continuing off the south coast of Newfoundland today after the bodies of three others from the lost vessel were recovered.
Search continues for missing N.L. fisherman Wednesday after three bodies found
The search for a young fisherman missing since Monday evening continued off the south coast of Newfoundland Wednesday as the community mourned the loss of three men from the same family whose bodies were recovered.
Sebastian Kurz cautious on Commission’s €750B recovery blueprint
Austrian chancellor, a leader of EU’s frugal faction, tells POLITICO he sees some positives in proposal.
Seinfeld and Star Trek Actor Richard Herd Dies At 87
A new report has confirmed Seinfeld actor Richard Herd has passed away at the age of 87. The [...]
Seven more positive cases in Alappuzha
Biggest single-day spike in cases in the district
Sewage testing ordered in Queensland after 30-year-old's COVID-19 death
Another Queenslander has died of COVID-19, taking the state’s toll to seven.
Sewage testing ordered in Queensland after 30-year-old's COVID-19 death
Another Queenslander has died of COVID-19, taking the state’s toll to seven.
Shops except for medical, essential items to be closed at 5pm from today in KP
KP govt spokesperson says barbershops will only remain open from Friday till Sunday
Shorter Scans and Better Image Quality: Deep Learning-Based MR Image Reconstruction Tech From GE Healthcare Now FDA Cleared
Shorter Scans and Better Image Quality: Deep Learning-Based MR Image Reconstruction Tech From GE Healthcare Now FDA Cleared
Shropshire hospital services 'beginning to return to normal'
Regular services are starting to return to normal at Shropshire’s main hospitals now the coronavirus pandemic has “stabilised”, the trust’s chief executive has said.
Siberian heatwave points to a longer wildfire season
Across Europe forecasters are braced for sweltering temperatures and little rainfall this summer, compounding what was a mild winter and threatening droughts, according to scientists at the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Six Fallacies That Will Stall Covid-19 Recovery
Full recovery from Covid-19 will take time, especially with a looming second wave of infections. Nature will not relent. Leaders hoping to reduce the devastation can control only the human response, which starts with strategy. Here are six fallacies to avoid.
Skipping medical care amid coronavirus a troubling pandemic byproduct
A new study found 48 percent of American adults delayed or skipped medical care amid the coronavirus crisis.
Snakebite murder: Postmortem report handed over to investigation team
The detailed postmortem report of Uthra was handed over by the officials of Medical College Hospotal, Thiruvananthapuram, to the Crime Branch team investigating her death on Tuesday.
Solving battery-free devices' short-term memory loss
For decades, researchers have been searching for a better battery. Now an international team presents a bold new solution: ditch the battery altogether.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Sony's Upcoming State of Play Focuses On The Last of Us Part 2, Event Date and Time Revealed
The Last of Us Part 2 new gameplay sequence live-stream time and date is out.
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19
The symptoms of MIS-C are similar to toxic shock and Kawasaki disease
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
SEOUL (Reuters) - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
SEOUL - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
S&P 500: Fully valued on some measures – UBS
Global equities have recovered swiftly from the COVID-19 pandemic with the S&P 500 climbing above 3000 points for the time since late February. The ra
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
SpaceX and NASA will broadcast live radio chatter from the astronauts on Wednesday’s historic launch. Here’s how to listen.
SpaceX is preparing for its first crewed launch ever: Its Crew Dragon spaceship is scheduled to carry two NASA astronauts into orbit on Wednesday, starting at 4:33 p.m. ET.
SpaceX is about to launch NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on its Crew Dragon spaceship. Here's what to expect.
Wednesday's SpaceX launch is set to send the company's first-ever passengers into space: NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.
SpaceX is about to launch NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on its Crew Dragon spaceship. Here's what to expect.
Wednesday's SpaceX launch is set to send the company's first-ever passengers into space: NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.
SpaceX launch livestream: Watch history in the making
Nasa and SpaceX are preparing for the first manned launch to take off from American soil since 2011. Watch the livestream here.
SpaceX launch postponed due to bad weather
Just minutes away from take off, and SpaceX has had to call of its historic launch. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s company was set to become the first private company to launch astronauts into…
SpaceX Launch Postponed Due To Poor Weather Conditions
SpaceX is about to send two NASA astronauts into space for the first time, so here's how you can watch this event online.
SpaceX launch postponed due to stormy weather
Lift-off was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon
SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX was on the cusp of launching NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, a first for a private company and a giant leap forward for the booming business of space travel.
SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf
With bad weather threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts suited up for the launch of a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday on a history-making flight to the International Space Station that was seen as a giant ...
SpaceX passenger brought down to earth by tax evasion allegations
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa set to be company’s first space tourist
SpaceX postpones manned mission to space station amid weather concerns
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX scrubbed plans to launch the first American astronauts into orbit from U.S.
SpaceX readies for blast-off with NASA astronauts aboard
KENNEDY SPACE CENTRE: Gray skies loomed over Florida's Atlantic coast on Tuesday (May 26), just one day before two astronauts were set to blast ...
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade. Liftoff is set for 4:33 p.m.
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf
"We're launching American astronauts on American rockets from American soil. We haven't done this really since 2011, so this is a unique moment in time," Bridenstine told The Associated Press.
SpaceX rocket carrying astronauts to the ISS will be visible over the UK tonight
Stick your head out the window at about 9.50pm tonight and look up
SpaceX set for its most important launch ever as skies, seas threaten delays
SpaceX remains on track for an inaugural NASA astronaut launch that will arguably be the most important single mission in the company’s history, although Florida’s summer weather continues to conspire to delay it. Heavily dependent on Atlantic Ocean weather conditions, skies (and seas) thankfully appear to be clearing up on the home stretch to Crew […]
SpaceX to launch astronauts
A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit today, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
SpaceX to make history launching NASA astronauts on a private rocket
On 27 May, NASA astronauts will launch to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first time a private company has flown humans into orbit
SpaceX, NASA close to historic launch: 'The hatch is closed'
SpaceX and NASA are in the final stages of preparations for the historic launch that will send astronauts back to space from American soil for the first time since 2011.
SpaceX, NASA closely monitoring weather prior to historic astronaut launch
SpaceX and NASA are closely monitoring the weather ahead of the historic launch of the Demo-2 mission, which is scheduled for 4:33 p.m. EDT Wednesday.
SpaceX, NASA, astronauts making final preparations: 'We're go for launch'
SpaceX is making final preparations for the Demo-2 mission to launch NASA astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time since 2011.
SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim.
SpaceX’s launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday due to poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff
SpaceX was set to launch astronauts for the first time on Wednesday, thereby restoring NASA’s human spaceflight program. But then storm clouds rolled in.
SpaceX’s moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
New era begins as US space agency NASA uses private company for mission
SpaceX's launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday because of poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff
Stormy weather can endanger the Crew Dragon spacecraft and the astronauts on board. Forecasts previously showed a 50% chance of unsafe conditions.
SpaceX's launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday because of poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff
Stormy weather can endanger the Crew Dragon spacecraft and the astronauts on board. Forecasts previously showed a 50% chance of unsafe conditions.
SpaceX's launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday due to poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Stormy weather can endanger the Crew Dragon spacecraft and the astronauts onboard. Forecasts previously showed a 50% chance of unsafe conditions.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States ...
Spike Island at 30: the Stone Roses gig was scary, shambolic – and pure bliss
It was an outdoor show that would enter indie folklore, a milestone night in British music history. One fan looks back on Madchester’s ultimate messy party
'Starting point': EU's frugal members cool on recovery plan
Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden want emergency help for countries badly hit by the coronavirus to take the form of one-off loans
Startling Figures Reveal Extent Of Government Support For Beleaguered Economy
Figures from the government confirm it is backing loans and other support mechanisms worth tens of billions to the UK economy
States tighten locust control measures as pest gives Delhi a miss for now
Govt asserts desert locusts have not impacted rabi crops and efforts are on to eliminate the insects before monsoon in order to save kharif
Stock indexes rise on optimism of recovery, shrink back
US stock indexes rose at the open on Wednesday as a pickup in business activity fueled hopes of a post-pandemic economic recovery, but marts later gave up some of their gains as investors remained
Stocks - Europe Pushes Higher, Expecting More Stimulus
Stocks - Europe Pushes Higher, Expecting More Stimulus
Stocks Cut Gains, Dow Up 200 Points As Tech Shares Slide
The Dow broke above 25,000.
Stocks in focus: RIL, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Titan, United Spirits among others to remain in news
Dabur India, Sun Pharmaceutical, Aditya Birla Fashion, JP Associates and Tata Investment Corporation are among 21 companies that slated to announce their March quarter earnings today.
Stocks rally on EU stimulus plan, euro gains
NEW YORK, May 28 — The euro and equity markets advanced yesterday as enthusiasm for the European Union’s plans for a €750 billion (RM3.5 trillion) recovery fund offset concerns about unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed national security laws. US Treasury yields retreated from gains...
Stocks rally on EU stimulus plan, euro gains
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Equity markets rallied on Wednesday, lifted by enthusiasm for the European Union’s plans for a 750 billion euro ($823 billion) recovery fund, but crude prices slid on concerns about unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed national security laws.
Stolen car abandoned after crashing into tree in Bolton
It has since been recovered for forensic analysis
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China’s aviation regulator.
Strategic affairs experts criticise Trump's offer to mediate between India and China on border row
India and China have a robust mechanism to resolve their long-pending border dispute and there was no scope for any third party intervention, strategic affairs experts said on Wednesday, criticising
Student finds privacy flaws in connected security and doorbell cameras
Ring, Nest, SimpliSafe and eight other manufacturers of internet-connected doorbell and security cameras have been alerted to "systemic design flaws" discovered by Florida Tech computer science student ...
Study finds large racial/ethnic differences in use of medication for OUD during pregnancy
Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any medication to treat their opioid use disorder during pregnancy than their white non-Hispanic counterparts, according to a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Study offers new insight into how cells fuse
Scientists have known for a decade that cells that fuse with others to perform their essential functions - such as muscle cells that join together to make fibers - form long projections that invade the territory of their fusion partners.
Study reveals substantial quantities of tyre particles contaminating rivers and ocean
A major UK government-funded research study suggests particles released from vehicle tyres could be a significant and previously largely unrecorded source of microplastics in the marine environment.
Study uncovers gender roles in physics lab courses
A robust body of research examines and addresses gender discrepancies in many fields, but physics is not one of them, Cornell researchers have found.
Sun Pharma FY20 results: Profit rises 41% to Rs 3,765 crore, sales up 13%
For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2020 (Q4 FY20), Sun Pharma posted a 37 per cent YoY decline in consolidated profit at Rs 399.8 crore due to one-time loss of Rs 260.6 crore
Sun Pharma Q4 profit declines 37% to Rs 399 cr on one-time exceptional loss
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 635.88 crore in the same period previous fiscal, Sun Pharma said in a BSE filing
Super 30 fame Anand Kumar, CSC to tutor rural students for IIT-JEE for Re 1
Noted mathematician Kumar will develop a course module online to train students from weak financial backgrounds for the Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE).
Swindling investor lands man behind bars
A Bindura man, who swindled a Singaporean investor Ramason Bupendra of mining machinery worth US$500 000, has been sentenced to an effective seven years in prison.
Taking inventory of which drugs the world is using to treat COVID-19
New research catalogued every COVID treatment documented in medical literature so far and found physicians have reported on the use of more than 100 different off-label and experimental treatments.
Tamil Nadu reports 817 new positive COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 133
Six more COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu took the death toll on Wednesday to 133.
Taming CRISPR's collateral damage
CRISPR-Cas9 can alter genes at pre-defined sites in specific ways, but it does not always act as planned. An LMU team has now developed a simple method to detect unintended "on-target" events, and shown ...
Tayside and Fife researchers study safe use of UV light in coronavirus fight
Ultraviolet light could be used in the fight against coronavirus, researchers have said.
Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis
Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis
Tech selloff weighs on S&P 500, Nasdaq
Amazon.com, Microsoft Corp and Facebook Inc, which have led a recent rally, weighed on the tech-heavy Nasdaq, while healthcare and technology stocks - which outperformed in the coronavirus-led market slump - were among the S&P 500 sector indexes in the red.
Tech selloff weighs on S&P 500, Nasdaq
Wall Street's major indexes were set for another session of gains on Wednesday as a revival in business activity drove hopes of an economic ...
Texas Supreme Court Halts Expansion Of Mail-In Voting
Voters can’t cite a lack of immunity to the coronavirus as a reason for getting a mail-in ballot, the court ruled.
The 1918 Spanish flu: How lessons learned apply to today's COVID-19 pandemic
The 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic, also known as the Spanish flu, was the most severe pandemic in modern history. About 675,000 deaths were reported in the United States.
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX’s new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it’s like to operate it
Nearly a decade ago, the space shuttle Atlantis landed in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for the last time. Not a single American rocket-and-spaceship system has launched into space since.
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX's new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it's like to operate it
The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX's new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it's like to operate it, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims
Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.
The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims
Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.
The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims
Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.
The Blueprint For Rethinking Main Street
Now that stay-at-home orders are being lifted, Hunter Hall of the Main Street Business Improvement Association discusses what recovery should look like for SMBs.
The CDC Has Issued a Warning About Aggressive Rat Behaviour Due to The Pandemic
Rats are growing increasingly aggressive in their hunt for food as restaurants across the US remain shuttered to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned.
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months
More than 100,000 Americans have died from the new coronavirus. That’s nearly one-third of the worldwide total.
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published
"Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The EU plans a record-breaking new stimulus package of $826 billion to soothe Europe’s economic pain from the coronavirus
The European Commission unveiled a planned deployment of 750 billion euros ($826 billion) on Wednesday as part of its new long-term budget and recovery plan to help fight the impact of the coronavirus on the continent’s economy.
The EU plans a record-breaking new stimulus package of $826 billion to soothe Europe's economic pain from the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The European commission aims to fund its recovery plan by raising unprecedented sums on the financial markets.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The Euro-to-Dollar Rate Crosses Rubicon On EU Recovery Plan but Analysts Divided in Views on Outlook
The Euro vs the Dollar - Latest Exchange Rate News and Forecasts on the Euro Dollar Currency Pair Today
The Irish Times view on the economic outlook: Counting on a swift recovery
New reports from economic think tanks are valuable in trying to see through the fog of what lies ahead
The Last of Us Part II Factions and Combat Detailed, Brutal New Gameplay Unveiled
Learn more about The Last of Us Part II's environments, factions, combat, and crafting, then check out a sledgehammer new gameplay sequence!
The Trip Aboard Carnival Cruises Stock Will Be Stormy
There is a new normal coming so CCL stock will have to face a new reality. This is especially true if there is a delay in the vaccine.
These tiny, self-assembling traps capture PFAS
University at Buffalo chemists have shown that self-assembling molecular traps can be used to capture PFAS—dangerous pollutants that have contaminated drinking water supplies around the world.
This Video of Mars’ Leaking Atmosphere Could Make Elon Musk Cry
A stunning new NASA animation shows how solar winds are interacting with Mars' magnetosphere to strip away the planet's atmosphere.
Thousands raised for funeral of former Stafford FM DJ
Thousands of pounds has been raised for the funeral and memorial costs of a former Stafford FM presenter.
Tiger that had killed shepherd near Hunsur trapped
Big cat injured due to territorial fight; to be shifted to Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park Mysore/Mysuru: The tiger that had mauled a shepherd to death near Hunsur on Monday was trapped inside a cage late last night. A few remains of 65-year-old Jagadeesh was found near D. Haadi of Neralakuppe by the Forest Department officials...
Timepass with Gautham Menon | 'There will be an explosion of medical thrillers now'
The free-wheeling conversation organised by The New Indian Express also saw Gautham touch upon content for digital platforms, something that he wished more filmmakers would take to.
Titan dips 2% as Co gives biz update, defers launch of jewellery collection
Titan expects cash outflow to be recovered when sale of jewellery restarts
Tom Cruise in space
NASA is rolling out the International Space Station’s red carpet for Tom Cruise to make a movie in orbit.
Toronto releases maps showing COVID-19 hotspots
The virus is present in every single neighbourhood in the city
Torrent Pharma slips 6% on profit-booking; outlook remains a concern
Unlike peers, Torrent Pharma guided for a relatively moderate outlook across geographies, note analysts at Emkay Global Financial Services.
Tory councillor calls on Dominic Cummings to apologise for lockdown journey
Bill Binks has been unable to travel down to south-west England to see his family after his daughter-in-law died of cancer
Total Value Of Commercial Bank Loans In The US Jumped By $1trn Since January
American debt levels continue rising year after year, with a surge in the number of people using loans to pay anything from home renovation and medical expenses to vacations, scholarship, and credit card debts.
Triple J Casually Played ‘Defying Gravity’ From ‘Wicked’ And Everyone Lost Their Shit
Requestival is getting stranger and stranger by the minute.
Troy Deeney to return to Watford training after talks with Government chief
EXCLUSIVE: Watford captain Deeney will return to training having stayed away thus far, after having his fears allayed by the Government’s deputy chief medical officer Jonathan van Tam
Two former athletes diagnosed with Covid-19 have recovered, says National Athletes Welfare Foundation
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Two former national athletes previously found to be positive for Covid-19, have fully recovered from the virus, said National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) chairman Datuk Noorul Ariffin Abdul Majeed. He confirmed that the two, namely Ani Nios, a former track and field...
Two veterans with different wounds find single purpose: new documentary series
U.S. Army veteran Jose Martinez's injuries are visible, former U.S. Navy medic Joe Jackson's are not and they need each other. They're among a group of wounded warriors on the frontlines of a suicide crisis in the veteran community.
Tyrone Mings opens up about pressure and mental health in new BBC One documentary
The programme features Prince William and others discussing men's mental health and also includes interviews with the likes of Frank Lampard and Joe Hart
Uganda approves return of citizens stranded abroad over Covid-19
Ugandans trapped in 66 countries can return home at their own cost.
UK government hopeful to get go-ahead for schools reopening: PM's spokesman
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s government hopes it will get the go-ahead from scientists to proceed with the return of some pupils to schools on June 1 and be able to work on ways to increase social contact, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said.
Under pressure, black holes feast
A new, Yale-led study shows that some supermassive black holes actually thrive under pressure.
Unemployment will be higher in the US than in other advanced economies through 2021, Goldman says
A lack of stricter job-preservation policies and expanded unemployment benefits will prolong the US's labor-market recovery, Goldman economists said.
Unemployment will be higher in the US than in other advanced economies through 2021, Goldman says, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - A lack of stricter job-preservation policies and expanded unemployment benefits will prolong the US's labor-market recovery, Goldman economists said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
United Airlines reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery
NEW YORK, May 28 — United Airlines Holdings Inc is reshuffling its management team to help the airline prepare for the near-term uncertainty of travel demand, new Chief Executive Scott Kirby told employees yesterday, as restrictions to keep the coronavirus from spreading are lifted. With...
United reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery
United reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery
United Way allocating $6.6M in federal funding to help with food security, youth mental health
Applications from Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland charities being accepted for the emergency funding
Unknown archeological find shuts down work on a Kelowna lakefront walkway
Work on a long-sought pathway along Okanagan Lake began in February but only lasted a week.The plan was to connect Kelowna’s Strathcona Park with Roya
Updated: SpaceX Historic First Launch With NASA Astronauts Is Happening Right Now
Today is the day. At 4:33 pm ET, SpaceX is on track to become the first private space company to deliver NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
US astronauts board SpaceX rocket for historic launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — With thunderstorms threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of...
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens
The US death toll is higher than fatalities from the seasonal flu going back to the 1957-1958 season, when 116,000 died.The coronavirus has killed more people than the AIDS epidemic did from 1981 through 1989
US mortgage applications rise for sixth straight week
WASHINGTON: U.S. applications for home mortgages jumped last week, in a sixth straight weekly increase, suggesting the housing market could lead ...
US Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary returns to work after recovering from COVID-19
After Miller tested positive for the coronavirus on May 8, the White House implemented a new policy that required West Wing staff to wear face masks.
US-Canada Team Locates Fuselage of Lost Military Helicopter, Crew Remains
TORONTO (Sputnik) - A joint US-Canadian recovery team has located the remains of Canadian crew members and a piece of the fuselage from a military helicopter lost in...
USD/CAD extends rebound, trades above 1.3800 on oil selloff
The USD/CAD pair fell to its lowest level in more than two months at 1.3725 on Wednesday and staged a decisive recovery in the second half of the day.
USD/CAD recovers early lost ground, turns neutral around 1.3770-75 region
The USD/CAD pair has managed to rebound around 40 pips from daily swing lows and was last seen trading nearly unchanged for the day, comfortably above
Vice President Bawumia donates to street children and cured lepers
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated food items to the Christ the King Soup Kitchen and Leprosariums.
Victor Davis Hanson: The spreading debt virus — 5 potential cures for $30 trillion problem
The massive borrowing is being driven both by prior budget profligacy and a hurried effort by to pump liquidity into a quarantined America.
Virgin Orbit analyzing data to find cause of rocket failure
Virgin Orbit engineers were analyzing data Tuesday to find out what caused the maiden flight of its air-launched satellite booster to fail.
Virgin Orbit analyzing data to find cause of rocket failure
Virgin Orbit engineers were analyzing data Tuesday to find out what caused the maiden flight of its air-launched satellite booster to fail.
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment: IEA
The energy industry is set to suffer a record drop in investment due to the coronavirus fallout, the IEA said on Wednesday, and while renewables are likely to fare better than oil, any swift economic recovery could create a global fuel crunch. In its annual report on energy investments, the…
Wall St rises with economic hopes; bank stocks jump
By Caroline Valetkevitch (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 closing above 3,000 for the first time since March 5, as the further easing of lockdowns lifted optimism for an economic recovery
Wall Street Close: Bulls holding the reigns still and defying gravity
US benchmarks impressed yet again on the bid as a classic case of fear of missing out could well be drawing the less committed, or late decision-makin
Wall Street opens higher on recovery optimism
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 303.52 points, or 1.21 percent, at the open to 25,298.63.
Wall Street rises with economic hopes; bank stocks jump
NEW YORK, May 28 — US stocks rose yesterday, with the S&P 500 closing above 3,000 for the first time since March 5, as the further easing of lockdowns lifted optimism for an economic recovery. Bank stocks powered the day’s advance, with the S&P 500 financial index leading gains among...
Wall Street set for higher open as recovery hopes outweigh Sino-UStensions
Wall Street's major indexes were set for another session of gains on Wednesday as a revival in business activity drove hopes of an economic ...
Walt Disney World Plans to Begin a Phased Reopening Starting in July
Orange County in Florida has approved plans of Walt Disney World Reopening in July after a presentation from the theme park's vice president.
Watch Live As SpaceX And NASA Launch Two Astronauts To The ISS Today
Today, Wednesday, May 27 at 4.33 pm EDT two NASA astronauts might fly to the International Space Station (ISS) onboard a private spacecraft in a historic l
Watch live as SpaceX launches NASA astronauts [UPDATE: Scrubbed]
UPDATE: The launch has been scrubbed for today because of weather. The second attempt will come on Saturday. The launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Cr
Watch live: Astronauts on board SpaceX capsule for historic liftoff
ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts entered SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule Wednesday afternoon at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in advance of a planned historic liftoff at 4:33 p.m. EDT toward the International Space Station.
Watch SpaceX rocket launch LIVE stream as astronauts are launched into space
How you can watch a live stream of the rocket launch which is expected to take place just after 9.30pm
Watch SpaceX's first astronaut launch live
At 6.33am Australian Eastern Standard Time, Elon Musk's company Space Exploration Technologies is set to launch its first humans into space, weather permitting.
Watch the Astronauts Give Their Kids Virtual Hugs Before Launch
Thanks to the ongoing pandemic, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley had to resort to giving their families a "virtual hug" from six feet away.
Watch: Toddler Tries To Wake Up Dead Mother Who Allegedly Died Of Hunger/Heat In Shramik Special Train
While the railways said that the woman died on the train as she was unwell, her family has refuted the claims.
'We need to talk more about mental health': Karan Kundrra condoles Preksha Mehta's suicide
Preksha has been a part of several television shows such as Crime Patrol, Meri Durga, and Laal Ishq, among others.
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The weather is looking up for SpaceX's first astronaut launch, as officials vow to keep crew safety the top priority.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts
The last time astronauts launched from Florida was on NASA's final space shuttle flight in July 2011. Hurley was the pilot of that mission.
Weather postpones first SpaceX launch of Nasa astronauts minutes before lift-off
The launch date has now been moved to Saturday at 8:22 pm UK time.
Weather postpones first SpaceX launch of Nasa astronauts minutes before lift-off
An estimated 1.7 million people from around the world tuned in to the launch from The Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
Weather scrubs SpaceX commercial crew launch
The first human orbital spaceflight from the United States in nearly nine years came within 17 minutes of launch May 27 before weather postponed liftoff.
'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'
'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'. 'States have done a tremendous job of identifying health facilities for COVID-19 care and equipping them well.'
Western Cape records 1 010 Covid-19 cases among public health workers - department
The Western Cape health department has confirmed 1 010 doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have been infected with the coronavirus in the public sector.
We've been addressing mental health issues of non-contracted and U-19 players during lockdown, says NCA chief Rahul Dravid
NCA chief Rahul Dravid on Wednesday said that they have been addressing mental health issues of non-contracted and U-19 players amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What flying might look like under new Covid guidelines
We now have a good idea of what flying will look like this summer, after the publication of new aviation protocols by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for the Prevention for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDPC).
What is in the EU’s €750bn recovery plan and how will it affect Ireland?
Q&A: What are the main stumbling blocks, and how will the plan affect Ireland?
What is SpaceX as today's launch makes history?
SpaceX is set to make history tonight.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
When is it safe to see friends again as the coronavirus pandemic rolls on?
As lonely, stir-crazy Americans wait for a coronavirus vaccine to materialize in the distant future, some might be wondering if it’s safe to hang out with friends or rope extra family members into
Why Arcturus Therapeutics Stock Is Plunging Today
Blame it on Moderna. Sort of.
Why Chelsea loanee Ethan Ampadu is missing for RB Leipzig as transfer target Timo Werner starts
The young Wales international has not been named in Julian Nagelsmann's squad for the game against Hertha Berlin
Why COVID-19 immunity passports may violate US law
Amazon and General Motors are among companies exploring ways to test employees for COVID-19 infection, but these measures may be against the law.
Why Do 44% of Republicans Believe Bill Gates Will Use Coronavirus Vaccines to Inject Them With Microchips?
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Why Moderna Stock Dropped Today
The biotech's coronavirus vaccine reportedly made some people sick.
Why SpaceX's launch for NASA is such a big deal for Elon Musk's rocket company and the US as a whole, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - If SpaceX successfully launches NASA astronauts to the space station, it will open a new era of commercial human spaceflight.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Why the US hawks are now asking 'who lost Australia?'
Some Washington insiders worry that Australia has fallen into China's orbit. The reality is that any claim is fair game in America's political warfare.
Why the White House is now asking 'who lost Australia?'
Some Washington insiders worry that Australia is fallen into China's orbit. The reality is that any claim is fair game in America's political warfare.
William reveals how poor eyesight helped him overcome public speaking anxiety
The Duke of Cambridge appears in a BBC documentary on men’s mental health.
William reveals in documentary how poor eyesight helped him overcome anxiety
The Duke of Cambridge appears in a BBC documentary on men’s mental health.
Wizards' John Wall says he's '110 percent' and 'itching' to return
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall declared himself fully recovered after two operations that sidelined him for the past 1½ years and said he is “itching” to get back on the court next season.
'Woefully lacking': Mother forced to travel to regional NSW for child's mental health treatment
A Canberra mother says she had to travel to regional NSW to get treatment for her child.
Women's health services adapting well to COVID-19, but concerns remain for long-term
The majority of women's healthcare units in the UK, including services such as maternity and gynaecological cancers, have adapted well to the initial COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new survey by University of Warwick researchers.
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed: Reuters poll
Economic prospects for the developed world this year have darkened again in the past month as the coronavirus pandemic has rolled from Asia to the ...
World Of Dance: Fans Accuse Makers Of Jennifer Lopez’s Show For Copying The Format Of American Idol
Jennifer Lopez's much followed show World Of Dance made its return to the television on Tuesday. While fans were rejoicing the return of the new season, they are not very much happy with the new for
World Rugby's Covid law recommendations: 'It's not going to be forced upon people'
Chief medical officer Martin Raftery is confident of rugby’s safe return with major recommendations for playing in the Covid-19 era due before World Rugby.
XpresSpa Pivots To Coronavirus Testing At New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport
The pilot concept paves the way for the company to enter the medical sphere and widen its reach within the health and wellness segment.
'You just gotta forestall that': Fauci discourages churches from distributing communion
Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of President Trump's leading medical advisers on the coronavirus pandemic, on Wednesday said that Christians who distribute communion during services should refrain from doing so.
Zimbabwe Holds Court Proceedings In Hospital For Tortured Opposition Activists
Court proceedings were held today at a private hospital for three abducted and tortured opposition activists. The three female
Zipline will use its drones to deliver PPE to US healthcare workers
Drones will be used to deliver PPE to healthcare workers in North Carolina.
Zoa Morani donates blood plasma for the second time
When we asked about her health, Bollywood actor Zoa Morani said that she is feeling “very strong.”
Zoa Morani Donates Plasma For The Second Time & Aditya Thackeray Showers Praises On Her
Zoa Morani, who is the daughter of producer Karim Morani and known for her role in Shah Rukh Khan’s produced ‘Always Kabhi Kabhi’ has recently recovered from the coronavirus. The actress has