“White Harlots Eager for Sex”: Islam’s Medieval Fantasies Plague Europe

Speaking under the pseudonym of “Ella,” a British woman recently revealed that her Muslim rapists called her “a white c*nt, a white wh*re, and a white b*tch,”

Spider-Man pointing meme is now not one, but two Funko Pops

Spider-Men.

Bipartisan request to remove veteran headstones engraved with swastikas - US & Canada

Lawmakers urge VA chief to remove swastika from German POW gravestones at military cemetery.

Wings Over Wairarapa Confirmed For February 2021

Covid-19 won’t be keeping the Wings Over Wairarapa air festival grounded with dates for the iconic event now locked in.

‘Kiwis In Business’ Podcast Interview Series Launches To Celebrate Small Business Owners

Today marks the official unveiling of 'Kiwis in Business', a brand new podcast featuring interviews with Kiwi business owners, following the successful release of five pilot episodes.

Petition To Ban Duck Shooting Circulating In New Zealand

A petition to ban duck shooting in NZ has been created by animal advocacy group Starfish. It is circulating and gathering signatures to present to Rt. Hon. Jacinda Adern, Hon. David Parker and Hon. James Shaw.

Early access to Bev Q app hints at mixed bag

Early access to Bev Q, the virtual queue management system developed for the Kerala State Beverages Corporation, on a trial basis, turned out to be a mixed bag going by the customer feedback.Many were

All you need to know about the ongoing Telangana Online Theatre Festival

The festival, which kicked off on May 12, has opened new doors for Telugu theatre lovers

Chief Minister must raise issue of repatriation flights with Centre, Alagiri says

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president said Tamils stranded in some countries in the Gulf region were being ignored, with no flight services scheduled for them

It’s fresh from the garden produce for these neighbours in Kerala capital

A group of neighbours in Thiruvananthapuram has transformed a plot of land into a vegetable garden

Bali fights virus same way it attracts tourists – with local customs

Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, Bali, has its local customs to thank for what officials tout as success in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, as the central government mulls reopening the resort island.

Analytics firm Bonza gets seed funding, releases COVID-19 data

The start-up has recently released data on the nationwide COVID-19 reproduction number (Rt) on its website.

Mcdonald's explains why it has removed popular items from menu

With restaurants gradually reopening some fans may be disappointed to find they can no longer order their favourite meal

Raashi Khanna Replaces Anushka Shetty In Aruva As The Latter Rejects The Suriya-Starrer

Recent grapevine claims that Anushka Shetty was approached by director Hari and Suriya for Aruva. It is said that the duo expressed their willingness to rope her in as the female lead for the movie. As per the buzz, the actress rejected the project citing that she wasnt interested to act in any Tamil movies for now.

VIDEO: Nanaimo man’s stop-motion Schitt’s Creek spoof catches eye of Dan Levy

Schitt’s Creek may have aired its final episode this spring, but a Nanaimo man is keeping the sitcom’s spirit alive with a new short film set to the show’s No. 1 (in our hearts) hit song, A Little . . .

COVID-19: Gov. El-Rufai extends Kaduna lockdown by 2 weeks

Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai has extended the lockdown order in Kaduna State by another two weeks, the state Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe said in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday.

Sulaimon Farouq: A Youngster With Gifted Hands

Sulaimon Farouq is a young hyperrealistic artist whose artworks and creativity are fast gaining ground in the world of Artistry. Only 8, UNICEF

Toronto officials to paint physical distancing circles in Trinity Bellwoods on Thursday; Ontario to take over management at five long-term care homes

Follow the latest Toronto news on coronavirus

TDP President Chandrababu Naidu addresses party's annual conclave via video-conferencing

Stuck up in Hyderabad for more than 50 days due to lockdown, Chandrababu Naidu reached Andhra Pradesh on Monday ( May 25 ). Also, Naidu is completing 25 years as party president since he took over.

A gateway to transport and energy research: The Innovation and Networks Executive Agency

D Beckers, Director, Innovation and Networks Executive Agency, charts the important work of the organisation in supporting transport and energy research

Restaurant owners to bang pots and pans in Old Montreal in bid to reopen

MONTREAL — Some Montreal restaurant owners are planning to take their pots and pans to the streets Wednesday morning, demanding answers on when they can reopen their restaurants.

Mix Of The Day: Fanu

All original new music from a drumfunk and drum & bass hero.

FIs Or FinTechs: Who Will Power Banking’s Big Digital Shift?

As banking continues to go digital, five experts talk about the ways financial institutions can break out and thrive by focusing on agility and partnerships.

Meet your local Irish shop: O’Meara’s Irish House

Tucked away in a quaint cottage in the resort area of Door County, Wisconsin, O’Meara’s Irish House brings a little bit of Ireland to Wisconsin. Across the country, local Irish and Celtic shops represent the heartbeat of Irish culture in their communities, a place for Irish Americans to connect with their roots...

Romare announces new album, Home, for Ninja Tune

The first single, "Sunshine," is out now.

Lululemon’s “We Made Too Much” Sale Section Just Got Restocked With Summer Essentials

Hurry, before they sell out!!

SpaceX passenger brought down to earth by tax evasion allegations

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa set to be company’s first space tourist

Logitech Launches G913 TKL Wireless Keyboard; Retails For RM929

Logitech has officially pulled back the curtains on the G913 TKL wireless mechanical gaming keyboard. Essentially a spin-off from the full-sized G913,

Meghan McCain Has Strong Words For Those Partying Like ‘Girls Gone Wild’ During The Pandemic

Meghan McCain wants the economy re-opened but not like this. On Tuesday's "The View", the co-hosts responded to footage and images of partiers across the U.S. in places like the Ozark gathering in large groups with no social distancing despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. RELATED: Meghan McCain Says Barack Obama Is To Blame For America's…

EDF goes ahead with Sizewell C application despite local objection

Energy giant EDF Energy has today submitted plans for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast.

Spain could ban Brits if coronavirus levels aren't "acceptable"

Spain's director of health has dealt a big blow for millions of Brits hoping for a holiday in Spain with the announcement that his country will probe the UK's coronavirus data before letting people in

Police called to shut down party at disused industrial unit in Gorton

The revellers left the building after officers spoke with them

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.

WHAT! FRIENDS Reunion Special Won’t Be A New Episode To The Series, Deets Inside

Each fan is desperately waiting for FRIENDS Reunion to get telecast but no one knows when will it happen really. The Reunion special was ready to be shot in March but Coronavirus Pandemic played the

Pioneer DJ’s new rekordbox update makes it easy avoid vocal clashes in your mixes

Version 6.0.1 also adds support for Beatsource LINK

Rachita Ram to headline Lilly, confirms Vijay Gowda

Director  Vijay S  Gowda  confirms that the  actor is  coming on board the  woman- centric film

In Pictures: Celebrities in India hop on to domestic flights to be home again

As India starts its domestic flights, celebrities head home after two months of lockdown

Join SA celebs at the virtual launch of the HUAWEI P40 Series and stand a chance of winning a share of R500 000 in prizes

Do you love music, dancing, and admiring beauty? Then join us for the "unleashing" of the HUAWEI P40 Series via a virtual launch on 29 May at 14:00 right here!

COVID-19: The future of college is online

Continuation of virtual classes may be beneficial even after the coronavirus is over

No Man's Sky Coming To Xbox Game Pass And Windows PC In June

The procedurally-generated universe of Hello Games’ sci-fi epic is getting a massive influx of new explorers next month, as No Man’s Sky joins the Xbox Game Pass subscription service and scores a new Windows PC version....

Cong to launch 'SpeakUp' campaign to raise voice of poor, migrants, small businesses

The Congress will launch a 'SpeakUp' campaign on May 28 to help raise the voice of the poor, migrants, small businesses and the middle class people before the central government.

Coronavirus outbreak: Ukraine's football league to restart on Saturday

The Ukrainian Premier League will restart its season this weekend, in line with a gradual easing of the coronavirus-related lockdown measures in the country, its governing body said Tuesday. The

Fearing coronavirus, OFWs in Algeria ask PH gov’t to bring them home

At least 152 Filipinos working in construction sites remain stranded in the African country

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.

Sorry for Your Trouble by Richard Ford review – stories of discontent

An uneven collection about marital discord and middle-aged disappointment from one of the grand figures of contemporary American fiction

Skullcandy’s new true wireless earbuds have built-in Tile tracking

Four new models to pick from between $60 and $100.

If your partner doesn’t call you everyday, they don’t love you – Anita Joseph

Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has stated that any partner who refused to call their other half everyday, does not share true love with them. The actress who wedded recently made the statement in an update on

The 100 greatest UK No 1s: No 8, The Prodigy – Firestarter

A surreal and terrifying mix of big-beat pyrotechnics, lyrical vitriol and tabloid outrage. ‘Ban This Sick Fire Record,’ squawked the Mail on Sunday – but it was much too late

Two out of three travellers eager to resume international travel looking for safety, relaxation and fun

MINDHAUS, a tourism marketing agency and member of V+O Greece, in partnership with Pollfish, a DIY research tool, gained valuable insights through a primary, qualitative survey regarding travel trends during the Covid-19 era. The research probed and analysed behaviours and intentions for international leisure travel in a sample of 2,750 respondents from USA, UK, Germany, France and Italy. 37.9% of respondents stated that they will be willing to travel again as soon as travel bans are lifted, and will consider their options

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.

'There are so many friggin' half-truths out there': Lance Armstrong is STILL hiding secrets about doping, says his former team-mate Tyler Hamilton - despite claims that new documentary would tell the 'whole explosive story'

Hamilton himself is a serial doping cheat, his final eight-year ban effectively ending his own career, and he insists that Armstrong is only telling 'half-truths' in his new two-part ESPN documentary LANCE.

Trump Campaign Drops 'You Ain't Black' T-Shirts in a Swipe at Joe Biden's Comments

Joe Biden, the apparent Democratic nominee for November's election, has said that "you ain't black" if you're an African-American voter and are still undecided. He...

Elton John throws support behind wrongfully imprisoned AGT contestant

Archie was imprisoned for 36 years.

Spice Girl Geri Horner and Gary Lineker become Celebrity Supply Teachers

Those who can't do, teach...or something.

Corrie spoilers: Geoff finally caught, Yasmeen shock decision and Shona injured

Tables turn and other big Corrie spoilers revealed.

Indore: Soaring temperature leads to surge in electricity demand by 50 MW

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.

Amsterdam to let restaurants, cafes temporarily expand their terraces

Mayor Femke Halsema of Amsterdam announced that restaurants, cafes and bars in the city will be allowed to temporarily expand their terraces, so that they can accommodate as many customers as

Stir-fried prawns with sugar-snap peas, basil, chilli and lime recipe

A quick and easy stir fry dish with prawns, sugar-snap peas, basil, chilli and lime, this makes a simple weeknight dinner to serve with rice.

BLEURT is a metric for natural language generators boasting unprecedented accuracy

Researchers at Google have developed BLUERT, an automatic metric that gauges the performance of natural language generation models and delivers SOTA performance on two academic benchmarks.

This is why a resident thanked Dubai Police on Twitter

A neighbour feud during the Eid holidays led a Dubai resident to call police

3-month-old baby Olive born in ‘coronavirus period’ shows ANGRY FACE

A 3-month-old baby, Olive, has become a viral sensation expressing an angry face while taking passport photos. The Infant’s mum, Alice Tranfield stated that Olive as a UK and Australian citizen requires two passports so since

Taiwan to announce domestic travel subsidy measures next week

Minister says budget for domestic travel measures will be increased to NT$3.9 billion

The Untold Story of the ‘Daring’ WW1 German Ship That Became a Word in Tamil!

Chennai: The Tamil word Emden originates from a German World War One Ship Called the SMS Emden which bombarded the city in 1914.

Warning to be vigilant after series of raids at Perthshire holiday park

Police have stepped up patrols at a Perthshire holiday park after a spate of thefts.

'We know businesses are hurting': Qld Tourism Minister

Queensland Tourism Minister Kate Jones says it is a delicate balance between health and the economy when dealing with the coronavirus.

Naragasooran to release soon?

Director Karthick Naren of  Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru aka D16 has revealed recently that his long pending film Naragasooran will release soon. He said, ‘Naragasooran will release but: That part is a bit dramatic.’ The movie, starring Arvind Swamy, Sundeep Kishan, Indrajith… Continue Reading →

News Corp to cut hundreds of jobs in restructure

News Corp is on the verge of announcing large scale job cuts as it restructures its Australian publishing business, and moves many of its regional and community newspapers into a digital only model.

Well Done, President Motsepe!

Editor's Blog

Hundreds of masked guests line up as Tulalip casinos reopen

Tulalip Resort Casino and Quil Ceda Creek opened the doors on Tuesday after a two-month closure.

Registration open for drive-thru virus testing in Snohomish

Tests will be administered Thursday at the Sno-Isle Libraries branch on Maple Avenue.

Everett man identified as victim of deadly gunfire at party

William Thomas Harper III, 28, was shot to death Sunday. His alleged assailant is jailed.

10 free virtual museum tours you can take from your bed or couch

See Egyptian mummies, incredible modern art and Virtual Reality

Sassa beneficiaries brave the cold, rain to queue for help

The South African Social Security Agency says it is only accepting online applications for the Covid-19 Relief Grant, writes Ground Up.

I have never betrayed the fight for Sabah’s rights, says Jeffrey Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU, May 27 — Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) Sabah president Datuk Jeffrey Kitingan today stressed that he has never betrayed the struggle of the Sabah people even though his party pledged its support to the formation of Perikatan Nasional (PN). The Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture...

Ismail Sabri slams NGO leaders for claiming Malaysia treats illegal immigrants inhumanely

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today criticised allegations by some non-governmental organisation (NGO) leaders who accused the Malaysian government of treating illegal immigrants inhumanely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ismail Sabri said that the...

Demonstration held on TAG 24

Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dimapur, Niuland block conducted demonstration on Cultivation Practices of Groundnut (TAG 24) on May 22 at Niuland.

Foundation stone laid for DPIN

Foundation stone for Development of Pilgrimage Infrustructure in Nagaland (DPIN) was laid under PRASAD Scheme at Molungkimong village on May 16 by advisor of Tourism, Art and Culture, Khehovi Yepthomi along with minister for Higher Education, Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along.

From COVID-19 quarantine, Prithviraj flaunts shredded physique

Prithviraj is currently quarantined to check for symptoms of coronavirus. He recently flew in from Amman to Kochi via Delhi along with the cast and crew of his film Aadujeevitham.

Ponmagal Vandhal actor Jyotika: I want my kids to feel proud of me

Produced by Suriya, Jyotika's Ponmagal Vandhal will have its world premiere on Amazon Prime Video on May 29. Jyotika says the film is not just a thriller, it also has an important social message.

300 swabs of around 1,000 returnees from Thailand could be taken daily for Covid-19 tests

More than 1,000 Myanmar workers are returning to their homeland daily through Myanmar-Thailand Friendship Bridge No (2) Myawady border gate.  From May 23 to 25, there were 2,995 returnees with 1,014 returning under the arrangement of the Myanmar embassy and 1,981 returning under their own arrangement.  The Myawady District commissioner said swabs of the returnees were sent to the National Health Laboratory in Yangon for Covid-19 tests, but only about 300 samples could be sent daily. 

Oh Hell Yeah: Toy Soldiers is Getting a WW2 Sequel

It’s coming to Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.

Cork mother says man who saved her son from drifting to sea is a 'walking angel'

“I think it was a miracle. Kevin was meant to be there to save him. He was a great man to do what he did"

First Emirati winner shares Dh1 million with five others in Emirates Loto

Six UAE residents each won Dh166,666 in last Saturday’s draw

BTS Jimin trended worldwide after he shared a photo of his custom-made shoes on Twitter!

BTS Jimin the lead vocalist and the main dancer in BTS is well-known for his artistic side. On May 27th, he uploaded a photo of his custom-made shoes…

Datatec reports strong results, says it’s bucking virus crisis

JSE-listed international technology group Datatec has reported strong full-year results for the year ended February 2020, though the good performance happened before the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Massive mural to help tell OKC's 'beautiful story'

A five-story mural is set to add some color to an 1,100-space garage being built in connection with the Oklahoma City Convention Center, the Omni Hotel and Scissortail Park. The mural, by glass artist Martin Donlin, will wrap the the south, east and west walls of the garage under construction in the new Park Union District. The project, commissioned earlier this year, is a partnership between Embark and the Oklahoma City Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and is funded through the city’s 1% for Arts initiative. The installation, “What Is The City But The People,” is described by Donlin as hailing from William Shakespeare’s play "Coriolanus.

Congress weighs choice: ‘Go big’ on virus aid or hit ‘pause’

WASHINGTON — Congress is at a crossroads in the coronavirus crisis, wrestling over whether to “go big,” as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants for the next relief bill, or hit “pause,” as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists. It’s a defining moment for the political parties heading toward the election and one that will affect the livelihoods of countless Americans suddenly dependent on the federal government. Billions of dollars in state aid, jobless benefits and health resources are at stake. As questions mount over Washington’s proper role, it’s testing President Donald Trump and Congress. “These are the eternal debates in American history,” said Richard Sylla, a professor emeritus of economic and

PKU-led team found effective SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

A joint research team led by Sunney Xie, Director of Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Genomics (ICG) at Peking University (PKU) has identified multiple highly potent neutralizing antibodies against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the causative virus of the respiratory disease COVID-19.

Canadian study of critically ill patients with COVID-19 found lower death rate

A Canadian case series of all patients with COVID-19 admitted to six intensive care units (ICUs) in Metro Vancouver found patient outcomes were substantially better than reported in other jurisdictions. The paper is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/early/2020/05/27/cmaj.200794.full.pdf.

The asteroids Ryugu and Bennu were formed by the destruction of a large asteroid

What is the origin of the asteroids Bennu and Ryugu, and of their spinning-top shape? Numerical simulations of large asteroid disruptions show that during such events, fragments are ejected and then reaccumulate forming aggregates, some of which have a spinning-top shape. Scientists conclude that the overall properties of Bennu and Ryugu could directly result from the disruption of their parent body.

'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.

CSIC researchers use whole living cells as 'templates' to seek for bioactive molecules

A study performed by researchers at the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC) from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) pioneers the use of whole living cells (human lung adenocarcinoma) in dynamic combinatorial chemistry systems. This research, published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, proposes a new methodology to discover new bioactive molecules in a realistic biological medium. This methodology could help in the future to develop methods to differentiate healthy versus cancer cells, or to protect the extracellular matrix against pathogens.

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.

Augmented reality can improve online shopping, study finds

A recent survey found that online shoppers return 70% of the clothing they order, more than any other category of purchase. This has an indirect but real impact on the environment.

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.

New evidence for a blood-based biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

Neurofilament light chain (NfL) has great potential as a biomarker for early detection of Alzheimer's disease and could be also useful for monitoring treatment response for that condition.

June's SLAS discovery features the special collection, 'ion channels and relevant drug screening approaches'

In this issue, Guest Editor Veli-Pekka Jaakola, Ph.D., (Confo Therapeutics, Belgium) highlights a series of articles focused on new screening tools and assays that find new chemical matter for medically relevant membrane protein targets

Tuju Sounds Warning After Murkomen Rejects Senate Post [VIDEO]

Jubilee's effort to console disgruntled members backfired as Senators Murkomen and Cherargei declined to...

Nevada regulators refining rules for reopening casinos

LAS VEGAS — Nevada casinos will be able to open June 4, when they will have been closed for more than 11 weeks to prevent crowds from gathering and spreading the coronavirus, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday night.

Think Tanks Need To Take COVID-19 As An Opportunity To Evolve

A need exists for challenging the status quo and integrating socially distant interaction more deeply into their work culture. 

Banks move to avert fresh arrears crisis

The initiative is aimed at avoiding a cliff-edge effect at the end of September

GE Is Saying Goodbye To Its 129-Year-Old Light Bulb Business

schwit1 shares a report from CNN: General Electric is saying goodbye to the light bulb. The conglomerate is shedding a struggling business founded by Thomas Edison more than a century ago. After years of failing to find a buyer, GE announced Wednesday it will sell its 129-year-old lighting division ...

Netflix v7.58.0 prepares to let you watch partially downloaded TV shows or movies

We have found new strings inside the Netflix app version 7.58.0 that suggests that you could soon watch partially downloaded shows and movies on Android.

How is Mumbai, COVID-19 hotbed, handling the crisis?

Notably, Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, has become the hotbed of the coronavirus spread in the state where the number of cases is nearing the 33,000-mark while the death toll has crossed the 1,000-mark as well.

Virus Lockdown Put India Animal Spirits To Sleep, Signals Data

The Reserve Bank of India expects contraction in the current fiscal year India’s economy was pushed into a state of … Virus Lockdown Put India Animal Spirits To Sleep, Signals Data Read More »

Rich Listers gush manufacturing nonsense

There is nothing more amusing than miners and realtors governing a manufacturing revival. At the AFR of course:

Social distancing norms not being followed at screening centres: BJP

Improper arrangements in place at facilities, says Tiwari

Public hearing to be continued

West Kelowna's first attempt at a public hearing in three months will go into overtime.

New protocol for organic synthesis using organoboron compounds and visible-light

The generation of alkyl radicals was achieved by direct visible-light excitation of the organoborate complex, which was designed and synthesized from 'boracene,' which has a boron atom in the tetracene-like skeleton. The alkyl radicals thus obtained could be used as a carbon source for chemical reactions, enabling the synthesis of complicated/bulky organic compounds. The present study offers a new protocol for organic synthesis, which is expected to accelerate e.g. drug discovery.

Describing clinical characteristics of patients with asymptomatic vs symptomatic COVID-19 in China

Clinical characteristics of patients with asymptomatic or symptomatic COVID-19 are described in this case series from Wuhan, China.

A new method for predicting the evolution of melanoma emerges

Research led by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country estimates that determining the mutational load of the mutation of the BRAF (BRAF-V600E) gene could predict whether the melanoma will progress to metastasis

No laughing matter

A new study involving a scientific analysis of the prevalence of 'LOL' in students' text messages demonstrates important potential applications for classroom learning. The study, 'Linguistics in General Education: Expanding Linguistics Course Offerings through Core Competency Alignment,' will be published in the June 2020 issue of the scholarly journal Language. An advance version of the article may be found at https://www.linguisticsociety.org/sites/default/files/LSA962101_0.pdf.

WATCH: Shropshire film maker stars in lockdown video

A film maker and actor has come up with a new video aimed at helping all to cope with lockdown.

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.

Shropshire health boss: 'Community health services are backbone of NHS'

Steve Gregory is the executive director of nursing and operations at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. Here he discusses how the organisation has responded to the pressures of Covid-19 and the importance of remaining vigilant:

Telford pop up drive-through food donation point hailed as community triumph

Twenty volunteers turned a pub car park into a drive-through food donation centre for a day to support people who are suffering in lockdown conditions.

Bridgnorth welcomes it's new mayor

The new mayor of Bridgnorth has been officially welcomed via an online council meeting.

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur, netizens share frightening videos of ‘attack’

While the state government has deputed many teams in order to control the attack by the crop-devouring insects, the incident has left people worried, with many taking to social media to express their concern.

From boosting immunity to improving heart health: Know the benefits of white jamun

According to healthsite.com, white jamun is rich in vitamin C and A, dietary fibre, calcium, thiamine, niacine and iron.

Assamese bride wears silk handloom mask for wedding, idea wins praise online

Several pictures and videos of the marriage ceremony, which took place in Guwahati, Assam, on May 22, doing the rounds on social media show the bride and the groom donning matching silk handloom face masks during the wedding ceremony.

Gary Murphy column: European Tour stars ready for some rounds in the 80s

The Tour is reportedly going back to the future with a five week festival plan

WGA Wants Higher Streaming Pay, Foreign Film Residuals

The Writers Guild of America listed eight major goals it's pushing towards in talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

How Can Architecture Combat Flooding? 9 Practical Solutions

We delineate nine measures that architects can use to mitigate the negative effects of flooding on homes and other buildings in flood-prone areas.

At home: 11 amazing TV shows made by movie directors

Bored of the usual stuff you stream?

Tamil star Jyotika readies ‘Pon Magal Vandhal’ for web release

Directed by JJ Fredrick, this courtroom drama follows a woman’s fight for justice

Coronavirus: Indian family in Sharjah runs out of money as breadwinner is stranded overseas

Housewife struggles with unpaid bills after hubby leaves credit cards in office locker

Global operators push 5G Extended Reality

A group of fifteen global operators backed a push from Qualcomm to bring 5G-enabled VR ...

'Milli Violini': I was a fake violinist in a world-class miming orchestra

Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman spent years touring America in an orchestra of gifted players who mimed to CDs. She relives their bizarre performances – and her eventual collapse

Hanover ODPEM ready for hurricane season

WESTERN BUREAU: THE OFFICE of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Hanover is now in the process of putting the final touches on its preparedness plans for the upcoming hurricane season, which starts on June 1. Topping the...

Second Wasteland 3 developer diary focuses on the world, story and characters

inXile has released the second developer diary for Wasteland 3, focusing on the game's world, story and characters.

Survey: Hanover bars and taverns doing well

WESTERN BUREAU: MASHARIO BISSASOR, the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) parish manager for Hanover, says that based on the ongoing survey being undertaken in the parish, the bars and taverns have been meeting the standard outlined to combat...

Pastor hacked to death in St Elizabeth

WESTERN BUREAU: RESIDENTS OF Top Hill in Junction, St Elizabeth, are in shock after the partially decomposed body of a popular pastor was found at his home on Sunday with multiple chop wounds. The murdered church leader has been identified as 40-...

Ship workers may suffer PTSD, Alexis warns

Jamaica should brace for a large-scale mental-health fallout among returning cruise ship crew members after being stranded on the high seas for weeks, Dr Shane Alexis, the People’s National Party’s junior health spokesman, has warned. Alexis, who...

Government has come good for the farming sector – Fulton

WESTERN BUREAU: JAMAICA AGRICULTURAL Society (JAS) President Lenworth Fulton has said the Government has come good for the agricultural sector, having set aside J$1 billion in the 2020-2021 Budget to keep the sector afloat amid the onset of COVID-...

Pools and holiday parks among range of Tweed facilities set to reopen!

Tweed residents can rejoice, with the announcement that a range of facilities are finally set to reopen to the public after being shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the facilities set to…

Siblings reach $10k goal

In just under five weeks, Dimitri and Gabby Armstrong have managed to collect more than $10,000 in bottles and cans for the BC Wildlife Park.

Save On ends pandemic pay

The union representing workers at Save-On-Foods is asking the chain to extend the pandemic premium for employees.

Plans for new activity centre

Vernon city council gave support to the plans for a proposed new active living centre at Kin Race Track.

Government plan to protect seabirds criticised for not going far enough

The new plan requires all fishing vessels at risk of accidentally catching seabirds to have a risk management plan in place for protected species.

Warning over 'aggressive' cannibal rats struggling to find food in the US during pandemic

With people stuck at home, there's less rubbish left in the streets for rats to feed off.

Classic Anno Strategy Games Are Getting Future-Proofed With 64-Bit Updates

The Anno city-building strategy series began over two decades ago with Anno 1602: Creation of a New World. That and other games from the series’ early history are getting touched up as part of the new Anno History Collection, coming to PC on June 25....

Duncan Jones And Alex De Campi On Why Comics Was The Next Place For Moon And Mute's World To Go

Between taking us to Azeroth and trapping us in time loops, director Duncan Jones has crafted a sci-fi universe of his own making in little ways, through his work in his directorial debut, Moon and its spiritual successor, Mute. Now, that world is getting another addition: but it’s not on the big screen. It’s in...

Brad Pitt: What Is Blowing His Mind About Daughter Shiloh Jolie Pitt Turning 14

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is going to have two loving 14th birthday celebrations while in quarantine, with dad Brad Pitt then with mom Angeline Jolie.

Brad Pitt: What Is Blowing His Mind About Daughter Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Turning 14

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is going to have two loving 14th birthday celebrations while in quarantine, with dad Brad Pitt then with mom Angeline Jolie.

Where to play tennis in GTA 5

Relax and unwind at the end of the day by playing tennis in GTA 5.

Day 2 of flight resumption: Over 42,000 ferried; 2 test Covid-19 positive

The air carriers also resorted to cancellation of several flights on the second day of resumption of services due to truncated schedules following requests from several states owing to the coronavirus

Breaking: COVID-19: Victor Osimhen quarantined

Osimhen, who plays for Ligue 1 Lille, arrived from France on Monday alongside Paul Onuachu and two other foreign based Nigerian players whose name could not be confirmed

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

Spirited tale of a wolf in poodle's clothing

Fourteen year-old Freddy Lupin belongs to that long line of screen adolescents who are failing to live up to the expectations of their elders.

Minecraft Dungeons is a lighter, more family-friendly take on Diablo

Available now on PC, Xbox One, PS4, and Switch.

Celebrating Africa Day

It’s a tribut­e to Africa’s succes­sful strugg­le agains­t coloni­alism, aparth­eid and applau­ds the progre­ss it has made

Media most foul

The ignora­nce levels may be high, but one can gauge a willin­gness to learn

Twitter fact checks Trump's tweet, Trump says it is stifling free speech

Micro-blogging site Twitter has labeled some of US President Donald Trump's tweets as "potentially misleading" and Trump is certainly not happy with Twitter's new discovery.

Police Use Tear Gas Against Protesters in Minnesota After Arrest Leaves Local Man Dead - Videos

The outrage was sparked by footage of a Minneapolis citizen handcuffed with a police officer pinning him to the ground with his knee on his neck. The man had repeatedly...

This novel set in Pakistan examines what blasphemy laws can do to a country and its people

An excerpt from ‘Blasphemy: The Trial of Danesh Masih’, by Osman Haneef.

Diners eager to get back to Red Rock Resort restaurants

Guests were temperature screened on arrival at Summerlin resort; restaurants enact safety measures.

[Editorial] Grandma ridiculed

Lee Yong-soo, 92, who was taken as a sex slave for Imperial Japanese soldiers during World War II, held a press conference Monday. She urged the prosecution to investigate Yoon Mi-hyang, the former leader of an advocacy group for the survivors of Japanese military sexual slavery -- the former “comfort women,” known to their supporters simply as the grandmas. Lee argued that Yoon and the Korean Council f...

Brian Cashman turned job he didn’t want into a Yankees dream

Part 30 in a series analyzing the New York Yankees. There was a time when Brian Cashman wanted no part of being George Steinbrenner’s general manager. “Early on I was with [GM] Woody Woodward,

The billionaire art collector who owns Andy Warhol's former Montauk estate is reportedly entertaining offers for the oceanfront property. Here's a look inside.

Pop artist Andy Warhol used to entertain the likes of Jackie Kennedy, John Lennon, and Mick Jagger at the Hamptons property.

150,000 seafarers sign virtual global petition on crew stagnation

There is an ongoing global petition aiming to draw the attention of the general public to the problems of over 150,000 seafarers that cannot leave

Pastor seeking ‘power’ to grow congregation killed by native doctor for ritual

According to available information, the pastor said he needed the power to draw worshippers to his church.

Netizens wonder what mysterious connection these two idols might have had in their childhood

Netizens have come across a new mystery!In a recent online community post, one fan wondered in the following comparison below:"I bet these …

[Newsmaker] Man gets jail for breaking quarantine

The Korea Herald/ANN - A 27-year-old man was sentenced on Tuesday to four months in prison for breaking self-quarantine. It was the first court ruling in a COVID-19 case since the infectious disease control law was toughened last month. It is also the first time a jail term has been handed out in South Korea for a quarantine violation.

Arjun Kanungo on working with Salman Khan in Radhe: He is very inspiring

Singer Arjun Kanungo is making his acting debut with Salman Khan film Radhe. Kanungo is known for tracks like "Aaya Na Tu", "Fursat" and "Baaki Baatein Peene Baad".

City projects under budget

Over the last 20 or so months, the City of Kamloops has worked millions of dollars worth of projects, the majority of which came in below budget.

St. Petersburg's Great Explorations Children's Museum to host adult game night on Friday

A fun virtual event planned for Friday could also help you give back to a Tampa Bay area business.

Stephen Curry shows off sick dribbling skills in practice videos

It’s no secret that Stephen Curry is one of the greatest shooters the NFL has ever seen, but his dribbling prowess continues to be underrated. Curry does a great job of taking care of the bal…

Reports | BCCI emerges as front-leader as boards agree to send Shashank Manohar off

As the situation turned dire with Shashank Manohar bringing a case against England and Wales Cricket Board, the ICC directors have agreed not to extend the Indian’s tenure further. A board director has further revealed that it is time India becomes the world leader once again for their resources.

EXCLUSIVE: Is The RealReal, Phillip Lim Resale Partnership a Modern Solution in Difficult Times?

Phillip Lim embraces resale, partnering with The RealReal for an archive sale of season’s past.

When Karisma Kapoor & Raveena Tandon Ended Up Hitting Each Other With Their Wigs In A Catfight

Rajkumar Santoshi’s Andaz Apna Apna is a cult entertainer starring Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon in pivotal roles. When the film was released, it didn’t do great at

Study links increased urbanisation with heavy rainfall in southern cities

Increased urbanisation is possibly causing heavy rainfall events in the cities of Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala over the past few years, according to a study conducted by a team of researchers from

Financial planning ― How an entrepreneur can provide for her various objectives

Creating an optimum emergency reserve, goal-based investing, and adequate insurance cover are important

Yeh Zindagi: Sajid Nadiadwala’s Wife Warda Croons Special Tribute Song For COVID-19 Frontline Workers

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala's wife Warda has recorded a song titled "Yeh zindagi", directed by her elder son Subhan. The song pays tribute to the people who are working to protect India from the COVID

Hailey Baldwin Accused Of Getting Nose Job & Other Surgeries Done, Hubby Justin Bieber Has A CLASSY Response!

It was just some days ago that Hailey Baldwin clapped back at a troll. It was because of a picture that questioned her transformation over the years. Some haters accused the Victoria’s Secret Mode

Daily briefing: No change in Ladakh situation; Maharashtra govt on shaky ground?

From Maharashtra to Indo-China border, we get you the top stories from today's edition of The Indian Express.

New coronavirus testing labs redundant with no reagents

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The newly launched laboratories to test for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in different parts of the country, at the border points and in Kampala cannot conduct as many tests as promised because of lack of reagents, the Ministry of Health revealed on Tuesday.  While they had promised weeks ago that up …

Democrats demand their own slice of anti-media action

Conservatives have been complaining for years they don't get a fair shake out of the news media. Now, Democrats are griping too.

Fuji Working on Firmware to Turn Your Camera into a ‘Plug and Play’ Webcam

During a recent Fujifilm India livestream, a member of the product team revealed that the company is actively developing a firmware update that would allow you to use your Fuji X camera as a ‘plug and play’ webcam, ostensibly over USB.

Samyang Unveils Redesigned 14mm f/2.8 and 85mm f/1.4 ‘MK2’ Lenses

Samyang/Rokinon have released “MK2” (AKA “Series II”) versions of their popular manual focus 14mm f/2.8 and 85mm f/1.4 lenses. These tried and true lenses—which are available for Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, and MFT cameras—now sport “a host of new and useful features” like weather sealing, an aperture click switch and more.

WHO Regional Director for Africa pays tribute to African leaders on COVID-19 fight

WHO Regional Director for Africa, has paid tribute to African leaders for the progress they have made in their fight against COVID-19

Herdsmen/bandits attacks: We’ll take our destiny in our hands — Delta govt

As herdsmen attacks persist in Delta State, the state government has changed its policy of waiting for the Federal Government

Facebook reportedly knew its algorithms promoted extremist groups, but did nothing

Facebook has long struggled with controlling extremist content on its platform. From the 2016 US elections, when Russians were able to manipulate American voters through polarizing ads, to propaganda that spread through the social network and led to violence in Myanmar. A new report by Jeff Horwitz and Deepa Seetharaman in the Wall Street Journal suggests that Facebook knew […]

Realme’s first Smart TV is an affordable Android TV, priced from RM750

We’ve already seen mobile device makers branching out to Smart TVs before—a notable example that springs to mind is OnePlus‘ interesting Smart TV that comes with motorised components. Now, affordable smartphone specialists, Realme has announced its first Smart TV model.

Man rejected by Lagos hospital over COVID-19 fear dies

Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe A man, identified simply as Joel, has lost his life after he was allegedly refused treatment by the Isolo General Hospital in Lagos State over fear of being a COVID-19 patien...

Malaysian police stops car at KL roadblock — to rescue cat trapped in engine compartment on Raya morning (VIDEO)

PETALING JAYA, May 27 – Twitter user @ahmdfaiz12 thought he had committed an offence when he was stopped at a roadblock on Raya morning over the weekend. But it turned out to be a helpless cat that was stuck in the engine compartment of his car which caught the attention of observant police...

Yoo Ah In & Park Shin Hye talk about how much they've always wanted to work with each other

On May 27, actor Yoo Ah In and actress Park Shin Hye attended an online press conference for their upcoming action thrill…

China to dispatch 2 aircraft carriers near Taiwan for war games

China to deploy 2 aircraft carriers to take part in simulated invasion of Taiwan's outer islands

Bridgnorth Carnival Queen prepares for national beauty pageant

Last year's Bridgnorth Carnival Queen is set to hit the catwalk of a national beauty pageant final.

Historic Shropshire castle could be permanently closed due to impact of coronavirus crisis

One of Shropshire's historic tourist attractions could close for good according to trustees who warn lockdown has reduced its income to zero.

GPS sec-gen expects Sarawak state election to be held in less than a year

SERIAN, May 27 — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi today said he expects the state election to be held soon as the current term of the Sarawak State Assembly is going to expire in less than a year from now. “I would not know how soon the state election...

Cancellations continue, blame it on low passenger load factor

Officials said the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi handled around 277 flights on Tuesday, 100 short of its estimated figure.

Gold Price Analysis: Pressed to critical support, break or bounce? – Confluence Detector

Gold has been dropping from the highs amid an upbeat market mood that turned unfavorable for the precious metal. Can it recover? XAU/USD is sitting at

Survey report finds 20 houses, 24 vehicles damaged in PIA plane crash

The federal government will provide compensation to the affected residents of Model Colony.

NZD/USD: Basking in the wave of risk-on euphoria – ANZ

The kiwi basked in the euphoria of the S&P 500 breaking 3000 and broke the 0.6170 resistance. The NZD/USD will remain bid, but analysts at ANZ Bank ar

More free movement in Latvia could be allowed

The requirement for self-isolation for people who enter Latvia could be reviewed in the near future, said Jurijs Perevovščikovs, director of the Department for Disease and Prevention Control (SPKC) in an interview to Latvian Television on May 27.

ASNE marks 10 years anniversary of capacity building

A capacity-building firm, Annual School Needs Expo, ASNE, marked 10 years anniversary, Monday, of adding value to the lives of thousands of people with capacity building.

Seafood industry braces up for post-COVID blue economies

THE Norwegian Seafood Council, NSC, has concluded plans to use the Nigeria’s seafood industry to reboot the economy and get its workforce up

Master poster for Vijay’s birthday?

Vijay's Master was supposed to hit screens in May. But corona lockdown meant theatres closed and the release postponed. Continue Reading →

Crisis causes a rethink on CBD office space

Those organisations that can offer their staff flexible working arrangements will have a competitive advantage in attracting better talent,

CDC Warns of Increasingly Aggressive Rodents Looking For New Food Sources

New submitter Way Smarter Than You shares a report from The Seattle Times: Humans aren't the only ones hankering for the days they could dine out at their cities' restaurants: Some rats that miss feasting on the scraps are becoming increasingly brazen to find new food sources, the Centers for Disea...

Taiwan sees 45 days without local coronavirus case

Taiwan reports zero imported cases for 6th day, 419 released from hospital

Google expands tools to help businesses impacted by COVID-19

Google is rolling out a series of updates aimed at helping local businesses adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to serve their customers across Google Maps and Search. Since the outbreak, Google has made it possible for businesses to communicate to customers things like their revised operating hours or temporary closures, among other things. […]

Job Opening: 3D Generalist in Bangalore India

Mike Pan writes: We are a fast moving educational-tech company based in Bangalore, India …

Linus Kaikai welcomes Ezekiel Mutua to 10 over 10 after stepping out dressed like this (Photo)

Kaikai pokes fun at Mutua

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.

Red Velvet's Yeri & TWICE's Nayeon surprise fans on Instagram live

On May 27, Red Velvet's Yeri surprised her fans by going live on Instagram! What caught the attention of fans even more was that…

Malaysian actor arrested for running away with 24-year-old married manager

PETALING JAYA, May 27 – A 23-year-old male actor was arrested by the police last night for allegedly having an affair and running away with a married woman. The unnamed suspect was arrested at 9pm yesterday when he was called in to provide a statement at the Ampang District Police Headquarters,...

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...

Malaysian family’s catchy Hari Raya song goes viral after drawing inspiration from restricted celebration under MCO (VIDEO)

PETALING JAYA, May 27 — A Malaysian family did not imagine that their creative Hari Raya song would become viral after posting it online, which was what happened during the muted Aidilfitri celebrations. Using musical instruments such as tabla (small drums), mridangam (barrel-shaped double-headed...

Uttar Pradesh: 40 held for defying lockdown on Eid

It is to be noted that following the extension of lockdown till May 31, certain restrictions were lifted. But the UP government has not allowed congregation of religious gatherings.

TV lessons for govt school students in Bihar, parents cite no interaction

According to the parents of several students, a major drawback of this model is that it is non-interactive and the content is basic

WARHORSE AIR FREIGHT INITIATIVE TAKES OFF

The nationwide project driven by a company independent of the freight forwarding industry to enable non-conflictive inclusivity and ethical trade has attracted support from businesses such as Bidvest International Logistics, CFR, BidAir and Savino Del Bene, and organisations including the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF), B4SA and BUSA. It is facilitated through an all-inclusive shared-space air charter solution underpinned by a compliant and transparent administration process according to the CEO of tvg&associates (TVG) Teresita van Gaalen who says the next flight is scheduled for Friday 05 June “We have undertaken the project to help secure a number of all-important socio-economic factors in South Africa during the national State of Disaster. Collaboration between all parties is essential in the current circumstances and the intention is to ensure a stable and inclusive supply chain facilitated by a channel that offers the highest levels of impartiality, good governance and a seamless…

100 random questions to ask people to get to know them better

Here are 100 amazing ⭐RANDOM QUESTIONS TO ASK⭐people you are meeting for the first time or even friends & acquaintances in order to get to know them better.

Thousands throng screening centre, UT arranges additional Shramik special train

Earlier only one train, with 1,600 passengers, was scheduled to depart from the city at 2 pm.

What makes this Notts home care agency 'outstanding' as inspectors praise staff

'We want to treat our clients like they are our family members, like they are our loved ones'

More than 130 homes approved for £50m Beeston Square development

It includes an eight screen cinema, 132 homes and space for a number of restaurants and bars

MLB owners sending latest plan to MLBPA that includes sliding pay scale for players

PHOENIX — Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association began negotiations Tuesday afternoon for the first time on key economic issues in an attempt to open the season by the weekend of July 4. MLB owners had approved a plan earlier Tuesday and were presenting it to the union. The plan, three people with knowledge of the proposal told USA TODAY Sports, does not include the same 50-50 revenue-sharing split the owners agreed on two weeks ago that was never submitted to the union. The three spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity since they were not authorized to speak publicly due to ongoing negotiations.

Pandemic behind proposed city budget cuts

Oklahoma City will try to minimize layoffs while cutting jobs in the upcoming fiscal year to make up for the COVID-19 pandemic's battering of government revenue. Budget Director Doug Dowler went over the proposed 2020-21 budget Tuesday with the city council. Public budget hearings will continue weekly through June 16, when a vote to adopt the budget is scheduled. The new spending plan takes effect July 1. City executives held out hope the blow would be lessened by Congress, which could authorize federal funds to offset sharp drops in sales tax and other revenue sources. "We're working every angle we can," said Mayor David Holt. The $1.658 billion budget proposal includes: • Freezing positions for 34

Police: Norman officer's email violated department policy

NORMAN — A Norman police officer violated department policy when he sent photos during an email discussion about the wear and maintenance of face masks, a spokeswoman told The Oklahoman on Tuesday. Officer Jacob McDonough sent images from the movie "Django Unchained" of Ku Klux Klan members wearing hoods and carrying torches to about 250 department workers on May 15, prompting an internal investigation. "The investigation into this incident has sustained an allegation of violation of department policy against the involved employee," spokeswoman Sarah Jensen said in a news release. "The process has now transitioned into the disciplinary phase." Police Chief Kevin Foster has said McDonough could be fired for sending the

Former AG requests prosecution of alleged Oklahoma exporters of cockfighting birds

Former Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson has sent emails to federal and state prosecutors in eastern Oklahoma asking them to investigate allegations that game fowl breeders within their jurisdictions are among the leading exporters of roosters to Guam for the purpose of cockfighting. “The Eastern District is fraught with individuals who have been involved in the global trafficking and fighting of birds,” said Edmondson, who represents several animal rights groups. “It is a felony under state and federal law to buy, sell, deliver or own any bird with the intent that such bird shall engage in a cockfight, and that’s clearly what we’re seeing.

Wheatland man arrested on suspicion of soliciting sex with a minor

A 45-year-old Wheatland man was arrested this month for allegedly soliciting sex with a minor and dealing drugs. On May 21, the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mickey Raper, who is accused of having a “graphic sexual social media and texting relationship” with a 14-year-old female. Authorities said Raper believed he was communicating with a Canadian County minor, but instead was communicating with an undercover sheriff's deputy who used a fake social media profile. Raper communicated with the undercover deputy for more than a year, authorities said. In March, the conversations became sexual in nature. Authorities said Raper started talking to the decoy about having sex. He also asked for nude

Virus Outbreak South Africa Bootlegging

In Johannesburg's Alexandra township, two men in face masks greet each other on a sunny street. One has surreptitiously sold the other a pack of cigarettes. A bootlegging culture has sprung up across South Africa in response to the government's nearly 8-week-old ban on the sale of tobacco and

Will there be another 'golden generation' of Australian TV?

The recently published oral history of Love My Way struck a chord with fans; but it also prompts questions about Australian TV's appetite for local drama.

Tottenham can finally sign defender to follow Vertonghen, Alderweireld and Davinson Sanchez

Europe’s next great full-back Sergino Dest could be solution to Tottenham’s right-back problems

Khloe Kardashian's 'changing face' highlighted by Kim Kardashian's epic throwback

Khloe Kardashian has been at the centre of a photoshop storm after debuting a new look at the weekend and Kim's family throwback shows how much she has changed

APSPDCL MD promises to revise power bills

Many consumers in Anantapur had complained that their bills were inflated

Billie Eilish Shares A POWERFUL Message On Having Opinion About Her Body: “Do You Know Me—Really, Know Me?”

Billie Eilish is one of the most popular singers in the world right now. With her unique style of music and clothing, she is making headlines every now and again. Billie is often criticised for her

Wonderla gets extension on tax break, as lockdown hits construction

The amusement park operator has obtained a further extension of an entertainment tax exemption from the State government, to cover a period of five years from the date of commercial operations or September 30, 2021, whichever is earlier

Anna Kendrick’s Hyped Rom-Com Series ‘Love Life’ Drops Tonight & We’ll Bring The Popcorn

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Did Katrina Kaif always know about Alia Bhatt's plan to marry Ranbir Kapoor? This throwback video seems to say so

Alia Bhatt and boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor may be gearing up to walk down the aisles soon, but did you know that this was the actress’ plan all along?

Investing With Leverage - What You Need To Know

Leverage fluctuates on a day to day basis unless actively managed. Leveraged performance is path dependent. Doubling leverage does not double CAGR but it does d

Supermarkets ease buying restrictions as excess workers drop off

As supermarkets grapple with balancing out panic-buying with an over-supply of slim margin inventory, sales markdowns will start to pop up on shelves.

Mexico's auto industry restart gathers steam, Ford still waiting

Mexico's auto industry reopening picked up pace on Tuesday, with Fiat Chrysler and BMW AG joining peers in gradually dusting off operations even ...

Mexico's auto industry restart gathers steam as lockdown eases

Mexico's auto industry reopening picked up pace on Tuesday, with Fiat Chrysler and BMW AG joining peers in gradually dusting off operations even ...

Tsvangirai's son defies Chamisa

Five legislators including Morgan Tsvangirai's son Vincent, defied Nelson Chamisa's parliamentary boycott directive, and attended the National Assembly sitting ...

Building The Bubble: Demand For Trans-Tasman Travel Soaring

Research conducted in both New Zealand and Australia by leading market research agency Opinion Compare, shows the desire of both countries to travel to respective countries is surging. An online survey of nationally representative samples in both countries (n=522 in New Zealand, n=504 in Australia) showed high intention and desire for Trans-Tasman travel.

Hopes raised people could soon meet with friends and family again

Plans are being put together

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.

Air Canada seeks $1 billion

Air Canada is hoping to raise more than $1 billion in share and debt offerings to bolster its cash position amid the financial devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Temperature scans, masks and plastic dividers: The ‘new normal’ guests can expect at Vegas casinos

From temperature scans to masks to plastic dividers, the "new normal" guests can expect when visiting Las Vegas casinos.

Uttar Pradesh: 24×7 power to up to 30% sub-stations on cards

In a virtual meeting with managing directors (MDs) of power companies, state Energy Minister Srikant Sharma discussed ways to supply uninterrupted power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat Mission.

Jurong sees two more spots listed as places visited by people infected

The Health Ministry has named the wet market at Block 963 Jurong West Street 91 and FairPrice Xtra in Jurong Point as public places visited by people with Covid-19 for more than 30 minutes when they were infectious. It added these two spots to Jurong Point's FairPrice...

Small signs of normality returning to our town centres ahead of shops reopening

While the high streets are still quiet, there are small signs of a return to normality since the Prime Minister announced his 'roadmap' to end the lockdown a fortnight ago.

Nevada governor green-lights June 4 reopening of casinos; Las Vegas gets ready

Shut down by the coronavirus, casinos get the go-ahead to start business again with social distancing in place.

The Dark And Downright Terrifying History Of European Death Metal

The story of European death metal is a violent and disturbing one.

Youth panel’s complaint redressal goes online

The Kerala State Youth Commission’s complaint redressal procedure has gone online in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.The first complaint was from V.R. Rahul of Varanad, Cherthala, throu

PV power plant design software upgraded

PVcase, the photo-voltaic power plant software specialist, has released version 1.33, to coincide with the update to PVsyst 7.0.

Japan quells rumors it will pay for half of visitors' expenses

In tweets, the Japan Tourism Agency said the program under consideration would only cover “a portion of domestic travel expenses.”

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor's pouty selfie as they put facemasks on will drive away your mid-week blues!

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor are one of the most adored sisters in Bollywood. People follow them for their style sense and acting prowess. R

‘Criminal Minds’, ‘It’s Always Sunny’ & A Bunch Of Other Epic Shows Hit Amazon Prime Video In June

In its prime.

More Than 450,000 Aussies Under 30 Have Hacked Into Their Super & JobKeeper Is Being Blamed

Kirstin Hunter, managing director of fund Future Super, says support measures don't go far enough.

Spring 2020 Denim Fashion Trend: Comfort Zone

Photographer Dennis Tejero and model Alecia Rodriguez document spring denim looks in the intimacy of their home.

Wordsley writer channels life in the Black Country for new novel

An author has released a nostalgic novel about life in the Black Country.

Stand Up To Cancer hails FDA approval of new treatment option for aggressive prostate cancer

A recent FDA approval supported by Stand Up To Cancer research provides a new treatment option for patients with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

Investigational antiviral superior to standard of care for treating COVID-19 patients

The investigational antiviral remdesivir is superior to the standard of care for the treatment of COVID-19, according to a report published today in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Meta-analysis of latest second-line treatments for status epilepticus

Status epilepticus (SE) is the most common neurologic emergency, with rates estimated between 1.3 and 81 cases per 100,000 people per year.

A person’s age, gender, culture interact to predict loneliness

Young people, men and people in "individualistic" societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.

Watch: Armed with loudspeakers, masks and advice for morning walkers, cops reach Delhi parks

As people came out for a walk in Delhi on Wednesday morning, cops used speakers to advise people regarding social distancing norms. Police told people that legal action could be taken against them if they don't follow social distancing norms.

A bird-watcher. A dog. Another viral racial incident in America

A debate about America's enduring legacy of racism has reignited in a string of videos capturing confrontations between white people and black men that have once again gone viral.

Foreign direct investment dropped to $214.25m in Q1 – NBS

Nike Popoola Foreign Direct Investment into the country dropped to $214.25m in the first quarter of 2020 from $257.25m in the fourth quarter of 2019. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed t...

Nigeria lucky to have Buhari – Adesina

John Ameh, Abuja Presidential spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, says Nigerians are lucky to have the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.),  as their leader. Adesina has come under fire fol...

Market Drayton 10k could return as 'virtual race'

The organisers of one of Shropshire's top running races is planning for the event's return once the coronavirus lockdown is lifted, and a 'virtual race' is one option.

GALLERY: Bridgnorth photographer delves into archives to create bespoke town calendars across the region

A professional photographer from Bridgnorth has delved into his archives over the last decade to produce bespoke 2021 calendars of some of the region's most attractive towns.

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.

Chimpanzee communication provides clues to human speech-rhythm evolution

One of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication, in a study conducted by a group of researchers led by the University of Warwick.

Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening

As Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos laid out plans to welcome tourists again, South Korea announced a spike in new infections Wednesday and considered reimposing social distancing restrictions, revealing the setbacks ahead for others on the road to reopening.

£10,000 grant to help to draw up regeneration vision for Staffordshire town

A council has successfully bid for £10,000 to research how to regenerate a Staffordshire town.

Stafford woman sews face masks to raise money for food bank

A woman is making face masks to protect people during the coronavirus outbreak while raising money for a food bank.

Nationwide study reveals poorer public toilet cleanliness

The results of a nationwide study conducted from Jan 10 to Feb 7 this year revealed that much work still needs to be done to improve public toilet hygiene standards at coffee shops and hawker centres. The Waterloo study, by Singapore Management University's (SMU) Senior...

Serie A afternoon kick-offs not well received

Plans to play some Serie A matches at 4.30pm local time in the Italian summer have sparked opposition, with the captain of one team describing the idea as scandalous. Serie A is hoping to resume on June 13 following the Covid-19 stoppage and would have to rush through 12...

Yasir Al-Rumayyan reveals how the PIF have stayed 'efficient' amid Newcastle United takeover wait

Newcastle United's prospective takeover is in the hands of the Premier League who are conducting their owners' and directors' test and Yasir Al-Rumayyan has outlined how Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund have stayed 'efficient' during the coronavirus pandemic

Gautham Menon brings back Karthik, Jessie from ‘Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaayaa’

Short film ‘Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn’ was made during lockdown

Bad actors exploit the sudden uptick in usage of Zoom, WebEx and Teams

External attacks on cloud accounts grow 630% from January to April, McAfee says

Look! Updated 2021 BMW 5 Series is revealed

A showcase for performance and tech since its 1972 debut - now it gets more of both

Train Dog

A Union Pacific conductor and veteran who suffers from Post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in Iraq and Kosovo should be permitted to bring his service dog, Atlas, to work with him as a reasonable accommodation, a federal court in Arkansas ruled. 

Why we shouldn't be calling our healthcare workers 'heroes'

They’re doing a fantastic job, but the language of heroism can be used to silence complaints, says Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief culture writer

Watch Egyptian TV Host Get Attacked by Monkey

Egyptian TV presenter Lobna Asal escaped from a studio during an interview after she was attacked by a monkey. According to the local edition of El Watan, the incident...

‘I Won’t Reply A Diss Song Ever Again’ – Medikal

Rapper Medikal has promised never to do any diss song or even reply one in his career henceforth. The ‘Omo Ada’ hitmaker made the solemn pledge on Hitz FM in a recent interview with Andy Dosty. Medikal was dragged into a fray recently in a diss song by Eno Barony which he responded with blunt […]

Resonance drums up help to keep teachers in time with their students

A music institute is lending a room to a drum teacher so his pupils can keep having lessons.

Tamil star Jyotika wants to set an example with her films – and she’s raising the bar in the process

Her latest movie ‘Ponmagal Vandhal’, in which she plays a feisty lawyer, will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video from May 29.

Bali talks of ‘new era’ as island prepares for eased travel restrictions amid pandemic

As talk of a so-called “new normal” begins to creep into the national discourse here in Indonesia, tourism players in Bali are reportedly drafting guidelines for health protocols with views abound that the time after COVID-19 will establish a...

Will It Ever Be Safe to Go Back to the Gym?

As some fitness centers reopen, public health experts cringe

Why I Ditched Ruto's Camp - MP Ole Sankok Reveals [VIDEO]

The lawmaker who had long been a vocal supporter of the Deputy President made an abrupt u-turn after the...

Relive your holidays with lobster rolls and seafood platters delivered to your door

Asador, Prado and Niall Sabongi's Klaw will dispatch orders ready for the long weekend

Johnny Ronan plans boutique hotel after paying €3.8m for Dublin docklands houses

Terrace at 34-38 Upper Mayor Street located beside Ronan Group's Project Waterfront site

South William Street mixed-use investment seeks €2.6m

Sale of Dublin 2 restaurant and residential premises will test strength of market

Call to halt depletion of Defence Forces

The next government must draw up a six-point plan to reinvigorate the ever-depleting Defence Forces, which are now at their lowest strength for more than 50 years, a former senior army officer has urged.

CHA unveils newly excavated gilt-bronze shoes from Silla Kingdom

A pair of gilt-bronze shoes was among the relics the Cultural Heritage Administration unveiled to the public on Wednesday in conjunction with the Silla Cultural Heritage Research Institute. The relics -- thought to be from the late fifth to early sixth century Silla Kingdom -- came from an archaeological excavation of sites near tomb No. 120 in Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. The excavation is s...

Did Trisha Delete Cryptic Post About Ex-Boyfriend Rana Daggubati?

After Rana and Miheekas roka, many celebrities started pouring in wishes for the new couple in town. However, fans were waiting for Rana Daggubatis ex-girlfriend and actress Trisha Krishnans reaction. Interestingly, Trisha reacted to it but her post later vanished from social media.

The show must go on – and we will find a way: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre preparing for life after lockdown

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre artistic director Adrian Jackson talks about the adversity the theatre faces following the coronavirus pandemic, and how the show will go on.

DPP Haji Explains Setback on Corruption Cases From EACC

The DPP has been on the frontlines of having culprits brought to book on corruption charges, but even he could not...

Student, 19, developed anorexia after 'toxic' ex told her he was into thigh gap

Geneva Ottavianvo, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, developed an unhealthy obsession with being skinny as she tried to please her 'toxic' ex-boyfriend.

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?

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?

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?

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

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.

AP-NORC poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

AP-NORC poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public A

AP poll: Only half of Americans say they would get COVID-19 vaccine

If the unprecedented global race for the first effective human coronavirus vaccine is successful, only 49 percent of Americans say they would get the vaccine, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released Wednesday morning. Another 31 percent said they were not sure while 20 percent said they would not get the vaccine. About 70 percent of those currently refusing the future vaccine cited safety concerns, while an equal share of those who would get a vaccine said it's the only way to get life back to normal. The top reason among people who said yes was to protect their family and community. "There's still a large amount of uncertainty around taking the vaccine," NORC's Caitlin Oppenheimer told AP. "There is a lot of opportunity to communicate with Americans about the value and the safety of a vaccine." Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, gave it a shot. "I would not want people to think that we're cutting corners because that would be a big…

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.

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.

Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed.

AP-NORC poll: About half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine if they could, while many are uns

AP-NORC poll: About half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine if they could, while many are unsure or would refuse.

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 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

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

Coronavirus: Apprentice star's firm rebuked over Covid-19 ads

Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.

Research finds how we deal with trauma is written on our genes

Researchers have found two genes the body switches on to help us cope with traumatic events, leading to hopes of better treatments for things such as PTSD.

Research finds how we deal with trauma is written on our genes

Researchers have found two genes the body switches on to help us cope with traumatic events, leading to hopes of better treatments for things such as PTSD.

Research finds how we deal with trauma is written on our genes

Researchers have found two genes the body switches on to help us cope with traumatic events, leading to hopes of better treatments for things such as PTSD.

Oil prices slip on demand worries even as Covid lockdowns begin to ease

Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to $35.96 by 0120 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 31 cents, or 0.9 per cent, at $34.04 a barrel

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.

Oil slips on demand worries, Hong Kong tensions

Oil slips on demand worries, Hong Kong tensions

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 ...

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.

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.

Low vaccination rates and 'measles parties' fueled 2019 measles outbreak in NYC

An analysis of the 2018-2019 measles outbreak in New York City identifies factors that made the outbreak so severe: delayed vaccination of young children combined with increased contact among this age group, likely through 'measles parties' designed to purposely infect children.

Low vaccination rates and 'measles parties' fueled 2019 measles outbreak in NYC

An analysis of the 2018-2019 measles outbreak in New York City identifies factors that made the outbreak so severe: delayed vaccination of young children combined with increased contact among this age group, likely through ''measles parties'' designed to purposely infect children. The study has implications for the future, as vaccination rates plummet during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rothko Chapel Set to Reopen this September

The Rothko Chapel in Houston is set to reopen this September.

Rothko Chapel Set to Reopen this September

The Rothko Chapel in Houston is set to reopen this September.

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.

Scrums won't be banned in NZ

New Zealand Rugby won't be following a proposal from World Rugby's medical committee to ban scrum resets, team huddles and upright tackles. World...

Scrums won't be banned in NZ

New Zealand Rugby won't be following a proposal from World Rugby's medical committee to ban scrum resets, team huddles and upright tackles. World...

A scientist who studies aerosols says everything she reads about COVID-19 points to a pathogen that travels through the air.

A scientist who studies aerosols says everything she reads about COVID-19 points to a pathogen that travels through the air.

Your Good health: Good food has all the vitamins you need

Dear Dr. Roach: I follow you regularly, but I haven’t heard one word on ways to build your immunity. Supplements abound, offering strength for the immune system. For me, some have been a . . .

Your Good Health: Good food has all the vitamins you need

Dear Dr. Roach: I follow you regularly, but I haven’t heard one word on ways to build your immunity. Supplements abound, offering strength for the immune system. For me, some have been a tremendous. . .

Which Drugs Are Being Used To Treat COVID-19?

With doctors and researchers around the world searching for effective treatments for COVID-19, many drugs approved to treat other diseases are being used in hopes that they’ll be effective against the virus. Researchers have cataloged every use documented in medical literature so far and found physicians have reported on the use of more than 100 different treatments.

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.

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.

Two anti-inflammatory drugs found that inhibit the replication of the COVID-19 virus

Researchers at the URV have used computer techniques to analyse whether 6,466 drugs authorized by various drug agencies for both human and veterinary use could be used to inhibit the M-pro enzyme. The study demonstrates that a human and a veterinary anti-inflammatory drug - Carprofen and Celecoxib - inhibit a key enzyme in the replication and transcription of the virus responsible for COVID-19. The results of the work have been validated by the initiative COVIDMoonshot.

Trust ICMR call on HCQ in Covid treatment: CSIR's Shekhar Mande

Indian researchers have not found any major side-effects of HCQ and its use should be continued in preventive treatment for Covid-19, ICMR said

COVID-19 and Remdesivir: Facts for you | TheHealthSite.com

The rate of death among those administered this drug was 7 per cent while the figure was 11 per cent for the other group. | TheHealthSite.com

New Research: In gene linked to dementia, a correlation with severe Covid

Now, the research team has found that carrying these gene mutations doubles the risks of Covid-19 — even in people who had not developed these diseases.

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 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 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.

Wellbeing and That Virus

In this time of no-sense, you need to make the sense that makes sense to you.

Well-being and That Virus

In this time of no-sense, you need to make the sense that makes sense to you.

4 science-backed ways to cope with depression if you've lost a job and feel like you also lost your sense of purpose

If the novel coronavirus has led to you losing your job, try not to despair. A psychologist shares steps for dealing with "unemployment depression."

How to watch Nasa and SpaceX’s manned astronaut launch

Launch is due to take place just after 9.30pm UK time.

How to watch Nasa and SpaceX’s manned astronaut launch

Launch is due to take place just after 9.30pm UK time.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

PAHO: Americas over take Europe as COVID-19 epicenter

May 26 (UPI) -- The Americas have surpassed Europe to become the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pan American Health Organization said while calling on those countries to maintain movement restrictions to curb infections.

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.

WHO, doctors, others split over ‘coronavirus drugs’

WHO, research institutes, medical doctors and pharmacists are divided over safety concerns emanating from the use of malaria drugs

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.

Finding a genus home for Alaska's dinosaurs

A re-analysis of dinosaur skulls from northern Alaska suggests they belong to a genus Edmontosaurus, and not to the genus recently proposed by scientists in 2015.

Finding a genus home for Alaska's dinosaurs

A re-analysis of dinosaur skulls from northern Alaska suggests they belong to a genus Edmontosaurus, and not to the genus recently proposed by scientists in 2015.

Ear infections discovered in remains of humans living in Levant 15,000 years ago

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago.

Researchers discover ear infections in the remains of ancient humans living in Levant

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago.

Ear infections discovered in remains of humans living in Levant 15,000 years ago

Researchers have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago.

What We Know About Emotional Eating

Emotional eating is more complex than they once believed, and depends on a wide range of variables that can be difficult to measure.

What We've Learned About Emotional Eating

Emotional eating is more complex than was once believed, and depends on a wide range of variables that can be difficult to measure.

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.

Don’t let patent rows hamper search for virus vaccine: UN agency   

UN patent agency has hailed the push to create a coronavirus vaccine and make it globally available, but warned against allowing copyright rows to overshadow and delay the process.       

Don’t let patent rows hamper search for coronavirus vaccine, UN advises

The UN patent agency has hailed the push to create a coronavirus vaccine and make it globally available, but warned of patent row.

Don't let patent rows hamper search for virus vaccine: UN agency

World Health Organization member states last week adopted a resolution recognising that extensive immunisation against COVID-19 would be a global public good, and...

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.

Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time

Researchers 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 first time.

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.

默克購奧地利新冠疫苗公司 冀今年人體測試

美國大型藥廠默克(Merck)收購奧地利疫苗研發集團Themis Bioscience，並兵分兩路加快疫苗研發，與Ridgeback Biotherapeutics合作，推動另一款...

Amokachi, Amuneke, others rate Wilfred Ndidi high

Ex-internationals have continued to shower encomiums on Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, rating him as the best in the team.

雙J合體！音響界龍頭JBL結盟J Team投入電競生態圈

新頭殼newtalk 今（27）日台灣電競戰隊 J Team 宣布與音響界龍頭 JBL 合作，開創更多可能性。 杰藝文創表示：「我們致力於推動電競生態鏈，除了與贊助商合作外，更期望讓各廠商之間能達到橫...

Namibia records 22nd COVID-19 cases

-The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced another positive Covid-19 case. This brings the confirmed cases to 22. The patient is said to be in a critical condition and is breathing through a ventilator tube.

Health Update: Confirmed Covid-19 cases in Namibia now at 22

Namibia has reported another positive Covid-19 case, bringing the total cases to 22.

UK COVID-19 deaths top 37,000 as another 134 patients die

Another 134 COVID-19 patients have died in Britain, bringing the total coronavirus-related death toll in the country to 37,048, the Department of Health and Social Care has said.

COVID-19: 692 new cases reported in Kuwait

New deaths take overall fatalities to 175 in the country

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.

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.

Madhya Pradesh: 'Doubling rate of COVID-19 cases is at 21 days', says CM Chouhan

Chief Secy vs Punjab ministers: All eyes on Cabinet today

The Cabinet meeting was called a few hours after Manpreet Badal and Channi met the CM at the latter’s farm house on Monday.

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

The sympto­ms of MIS-C are simila­r to toxic shock and Kawasa­ki diseas­e

New understanding of RNA movements can be used to treat cancer

Research from Karolinska Institutet published today in Nature shows that an RNA molecule involved in preventing tumour formation can change its structure and thereby control protein production in the cell. The finding can have important clinical implications as it opens for new strategies to treat different types of cancer.

New understanding of RNA movements can be used to treat cancer

New research shows that an RNA molecule involved in preventing tumor formation can change its structure and thereby control protein production in the cell. The finding can have important clinical implications as it opens for new strategies to treat different types of cancer.

Teams of healthcare workers are spending their days flipping seriously ill coronavirus patients onto their stomachs to help them breathe. They say it save lives.

Some hospitals in the US have established new teams in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that have been tasked with one very specific duty: flipping patients onto their stomachs (and then back again).

Teams of healthcare workers are spending their days flipping seriously ill coronavirus patients onto their stomachs to help them breathe. They say it save lives., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Flipping patients onto their stomachs to help them breathe has saved lives during the coronavirus pandemic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Dundalk man’s heartfelt reason for launching 100k challenge in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland 

100k in 30 Days Challenge

'കരള്‍ പകുത്തു നല്‍കിക്കൊണ്ട് അച്ഛനോടുള്ള സ്‌നേഹം തെളിയിച്ച് യുവസംവിധായകന്‍ അധിന്‍

director adhin shares his liver to father for surgery

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 readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers LatAm

BRUSSELS, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - 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 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.

CU Anschutz surgeons study guidelines for treating cancer patients during pandemic

Today, new research published in Annals of Surgery from the University of Colorado Department of Surgery at the Anschutz Medical Campus provides guidance on clinical decision-making in regards to treating pancreatic cancer patients during the covid-19 pandemic.

Surgeons study guidelines for treating cancer patients during pandemic

New research provides guidance on clinical decision-making in regards to treating pancreatic cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: 875 people commit suicide during lockdown in Nepal

The country has been under lockdown, against coronavirus disease, since March 24.

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.

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

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 detected -- until now. The researchers have now found all of the missing 'normal' matter in the vast space between stars and galaxies, as detailed today in the journal Nature.

Strange radio signals reveal the matter hiding between galaxies

One space mystery has helped solve another, with the discovery that strange space signals called fast radio bursts can help pin down the universe’s missing matter

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

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.

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.

Deepika Padukone, Vicky Kaushal, Priyanka Chopra Gobbling Up Ice-Cream In These Pics Is Just What You Need To See To Cool It Off

There is one craving which is hardest for everyone to resist, and that is is Ice-cream, ofcourse. With the summers which have hit us hard already, take a look at the stars who love to gorge on ice-creams.

Signs that indicate you have a good mental health | TheHealthSite.com

So, here we are with a list of 7 such signs, which indicate that you are doing great mentally during the COVID-19 outbreak. | TheHealthSite.com

These 7 Foods May Be Taking A Toll On Your Gut Health, Says An MD

Some may surprise you.

Tara Sutaria dons chef's hat as she bakes a cake for her parents' anniversary- See pic

Tara Sutaria made her big Bollywood debut with Punit Malhotra's 'Student of the Year 2' with Ananya Panday and Tiger Shroff. Ever since then, there wa

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.

How To Cope If You Suddenly Find Yourself Unemployed, By People Who Have 100% Been There

By people who have 100% been there and get it.

Former Scotland rugby captain John Barclay shares tips to deal with coronavirus uncertainty

Former Scotland rugby captain John Barclay will discuss how to build the mental toughness to help get through the coronavirus crisis during a free webinar tomorrow.

Need funds after job loss? Your life insurance policy may help you get it in an easy way

People facing job loss or salary cuts may be in financial distress and need funds urgently to meet their day-to-day expenses.

Get Cities: Skylines for $1 on the Humble Store

Most of the city builder's expansion packs have also been heavily discounted.

Primary aldosterone may be main cause of high blood pressure

Primary aldosterone - a condition where the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone - main cause of high blood pressure.

Excess of Aldosterone hormone common cause of high blood pressure

Primary aldosteronism is a condition where the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone, which causes high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.

New cancer immunotherapy targeting myeloid cells slows tumor growth

Checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy, that target myeloid immune cells and slow tumor growth were discovered by a team from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and other institutions. Reporting in Nature Cancer, the researchers showed for the first time in human cells and a mouse model that inhibiting the c-Rel molecule in myeloid cells -- as opposed to lymphoid cells that today's immunotherapies target -- blocked the production of immune suppressor cells and significantly shrank tumors.

Team Inhibits Molecule in Myeloid Cells To Shrink Tumors

Inhibiting a molecule hijacked by tumor cells to suppress the immune system shrank tumors in cell and mouse models.

Study shows patients with hemorrhagic brain disease have disordered gut microbiomes

A new study shows that people with a rare genetic disease that causes bleeding in the brain have gut microbiomes distinct from those without the disease. Moreover, it is the molecules produced by this bacterial imbalance that cause lesions to form in the brains of these patients.

Electronic cigarettes trigger an inflammatory response that may set the stage for gum disease

The oral microbiomes of 25 otherwise healthy participants who use e-cigarettes daily closely match those seen in patients with gum disease, a new study shows. The results suggest that e-cigarettes trigger a proinflammatory response, coating commensal bacteria in the mouth with a layer of slime that makes them unrecognizable to the body and prevents the

New strategy identified to address the underlying cause of LAD1 patients' symptoms

Owing to a rare genetic mutation, individuals with leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD1) experience a suite of symptoms that trace back to an immune system dysfunction.

Clean without scrubbing and using chemicals

Dresden scientists have developed a self-cleaning metallic surface. A project team of Technische Universität Dresden and the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS structured an aluminium plate with a laser process in such a way that water droplets no longer adhere and dirt particles can be removed from the surface - completely without chemical cleaning agents or additional effort. The scientific evidence of the self-cleaning effect has been published in the journal 'Applied Surface Science'.

Clean without scrubbing and using chemicals

Scientists have developed a self-cleaning metallic surface. Engineers structured an aluminum plate with a laser process in such a way that water droplets no longer adhere and dirt particles can be removed from the surface - completely without chemical cleaning agents or additional effort.

Italy’s ancient city Pompeii reopens its ruins to public post-COVID-19 lockdown

The world-famous archaeological site reopened to the public as the COVID lockdown lifted

Iconic sites reopen as world eyes life after COVID-19 lockdown

More countries further eased coronavirus controls and reopened shuttered economies

Women with Neandertal gene give birth to more children

One in three women in Europe inherited the receptor for progesterone from Neandertals—a gene variant associated with increased fertility, fewer bleedings during early pregnancy and fewer miscarriages. ...

One in three European women has Neanderthal gene that increases their chances of giving birth to healthy children 

The study published by researchers at the Max Planck Institute found one in three women inherited their receptor for progesterone from our ancient cousins.

Kent Apologises For Atta Maker Ad Slammed As "Classist", Offensive

Healthcare products company Kent RO Systems has issued an apology after a huge backlash over an advertisement that many criticised as "classist" on social media.

After Twitter erupts with disgust, Kent apologises for hurting sentiments, takes down 'insensitive' advertisement

After it received massive backlash for an advertisement portraying domestic helps as infection carriers, Kent RO Systems on Wednesday said that it has taken down its controversial and insensitive 'Atta & Bread Maker' ad.

Extremely ridiculous: Kent RO's atta maker ad featuring Hema Malini called out for 'offensive' poster

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

Coronavirus | Social distancing norms of 6 feet insufficient, virus can travel nearly 20 feet: study

Novel coronavirus can spread up to three times further in cold and humid weather, according to the researchers

Four of ten adults worldwide have functional gastrointestinal disorders

For every ten adults in the world, four suffer from functional gastrointestinal disorders of varying severity. This is shown by a study of more than 73,000 people in 33 countries. University of Gothenburg scientists are among those now presenting these results.

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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...

Tiger that mauled tribal man to death trapped near Mysuru

It is the third one caught in the Bandipur-Nagarahole belt in the last 10 days

Airline debt to balloon by 28% - Heavy new debt levels will weigh down recovery

GENEVA - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an analysis showing that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end. That’s a $120 billion increase over debt levels at the start of 2020. $67 billion of the new debt is composed of government loans ($50 billion), deferred taxes ($5 billion), and loan guarantees ($12 billion). $52 billion is from commercial sources including commercial loans ($23 billion), capital market debt ($18 billion), debt from new operating leases ($5

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…

Over 200 Bats Found Dead In Bihar; Swab Samples Sent For Testing To Find Out The Cause

The dead bats have been buried five-six feet beneath the ground in accordance with all medical procedures.

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

Cabinet ministers to meet CMO to discuss physical distancing rules

Cabinet ministers will meet the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan this afternoon to discuss Ireland's physical distancing rules.

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.

South African places of worship to reopen from June

Africa’s most industrialised economy has been largely shut since late March, when the government enforced restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which has so far infected 23,615 people

South Africa begins diesel rationing

South Africa has implemented diesel rationing, as demand recovered more quickly than expected after a lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus was eased.

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.

John Wall Says He’s ‘110 Percent’ Healthy, Hopes To Return To Wizards For 2020-21 Season

Although it doesn’t look like he will be returning to the Washington Wizards in time for the possible resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season, point guard John Wall was recently quoted as saying ...

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…

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.

‘Normal People’ star Daisy Edgar-Jones opened up about suffering with hypochondria

Daisy Edgar-Jones opened up about her mental health struggles on the “How to Fail” podcast with Elizabeth Day that was released last week. She said her anxiety often manifests as hypochondria, and she used to Google symptoms because it made her feel like she was in control.

'Normal People' star Daisy Edgar-Jones opened about up her anxiety and hypochondria, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The "Normal People" star said her anxieties sometimes manifest as worries about her health, but she's learned to control it.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Why Do 44% of Republicans Believe Bill Gates Will Use Coronavirus Vaccines to Inject Them With Microchips?

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Astronomers Spot Ancient ‘Ring of Fire’ Galaxy

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Assam: Over 2 lakh affected in flash floods triggered by Cyclone Amphan; more rainfall predicted for next 2-3 days

More than two lakh people in Assam are currently affected by the flash floods

Weatherman predicts rains over next five days in Hyderabad

After reeling under the scorching sun for more than a week now, the city could get some relief with the Regional Meteorological Centre predicting light to moderate rains for the next five days.

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 ...

Humans Are on Their Way to Annihilating 50 Billion Years of Evolutionary History

Some of our weirdest and most wonderful species are likely next in line for the sixth mass extinction during the current human-fuelled crisis.

Anthony Fauci as skilled a politician as they come

Anthony Fauci, the director of the National of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of the White House's coronavirus task force, said in a recent Senate panel that when it comes to giving COV

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.

Pharmacies Preparing For Increased Flu Shot Demand

Influenza vaccines do not protect people against COVID-19 disease

House survey identifies 13k with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms in Karnataka

The Karnataka health department has identified about 13,341 persons with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms during the door-to-door health survey done through teachers, staff and booth-level officers over the past few days.

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

Disney, SeaWorld announce proposed reopen dates, guidelines

After months of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney World and SeaWorld are ready to reopen.

MP Hotels strengthens hygiene program as properties reopen

MUNICH – MP Hotels has been working steadily since March on a hygiene plan to address the risks of COVID19. Now after months of research and planning the budding hotel group is ready to announce its detailed action plan. The hotel group teamed up with global leader in hygiene, Ecolab and the internationally renowned health, safety and hygiene certification body, Cristal International Standards. The purpose is to come-up with a holistic program to ensure the safety of both guests and

Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis across higher education, for both institutions and learners. But these new challenges are coming to rest on old inequalities that kept many low and middle-income ...

2 Reasons Why Flu Season Alongside Coronavirus May Be Overwhelming

This unprecedented combination will truly challenge healthcare systems and society in the coming months, for multiple reasons.

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.

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).

UK clears NHS use of Gilead’s remdesivir for COVID-19 patients

The UK medicines regulator has cleared early access to Gilead Sciences’ coronavirus drug remdesivir for people hospitalised with severe coronavirus infection, although supplies will initially be limited.

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

Social distancing norms of 6 ft insufficient, coronavirus can travel nearly 20 ft: Study

Scientists have modelled the spread of infectious droplets from coughing, sneezing, and breathing under different atmospheric conditions, and found that the novel coronavirus can spread up to three times further in cold and humid weather.

Virus can travel 20 feet, 6 ft inadequate: Study

Virus can travel 20 feet, 6 ft inadequate: Study. From these past studies, the scientists said both the aerodynamics of the droplets, and their heat and mass exchange process with the environment can determine the effectiveness of virus prohttps://www.rediff.com/news/report/pix-how-indians-are-maintaining-social-distance/20200326.htmpagation.

People are praising mental health's portrayal in Normal People

Last night saw Episode of Normal People air on RTÉ, and the reaction online has been overwhelmingly positive. Without spoiling too much, Episode 10 of Norma

There was a strong reaction to Paul Mescal’s portrayal of mental health in Normal People last night

The beautifully poignant scene has tugged on heartstrings of viewers all over the world and raised some vital mental health awareness during these strange times.

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.

'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.'

EU's von der Leyen: Boldest measures are safest for future of EU

Dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is "Europe's moment," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday while del

European Commission proposes €750B EU recovery package

‘Today we face our very own defining moment,’ Ursula von der Leyen says.

China's 'Batwoman' Virologist Warns That COVID-19 Is Just One Of More Possible Outbreaks

"If we don't study them, there will possibly be another outbreak and we wouldn't know about them."

Loyal Dog Spends Over 3 Months Waiting At Hospital For Owner Who Passed Away From COVID-19

"[Xiaobao] didn't know and just stayed in the hospital looking for him."

Do COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts Depend on Your Upbringing?

Specific character traits and attachment styles are likely to make some individuals more susceptible to psychological distress than others.

Reframe Stress

Experiencing positive emotions during difficult situations can help us cope with stress and benefit our well-being.

Remdesivir improves time to recovery in Covid-19 patients, says new study

The researchers, including those from the New York University in the US, found that remdesivir was most beneficial for hospitalised patients with severe disease requiring supplemental oxygen

Blood clotting disorders may explain some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19

The hypothesis that blood clotting disorders may explain some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19, including respiratory failure and pulmonary fibrosis, was suggested in mid-April by researchers in Brazil affiliated with the University of São Paulo's Medical School (FM-USP) via an article accepted for publication by the Journal of Thrombosis.

Immunity passports’ for COVID-19 may lead to discrimination, intentional infections: Scientists

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Orgs opposes any move to send returnees to districts

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Only four Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday; 15 new fatal cases known

There were four patients with Covid-19 who were pronounced dead on Tuesday, according to the most current data available from public health agency RIVM. The four were included in an update that added

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.

Amtrak to cut up to 20 percent of workers as coronavirus crushes ridership

Amtrak plans to slash up to 20 percent of its workforce as the coronavirus pandemic devastates its ridership and revenue, reports say.

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. 

How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days

While other governments have struggled to provide testing for their populations on a broad scale, China has embarked on a citywide campaign to prevent a resurgence of infections at all costs. It has succeeded, according to residents and Chinese news reports, by mobilizing thousands of medical and other workers and spending hundreds of millions of dollars.

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

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

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

What To Know About That New Hydroxychloroquine Study

These past few months, there has been an intense debate over the drug hydroxychloroquine, which has been touted as a miracle treatment for COVID-19. This hype over the drug has come in spite of a lack of strong evidence showing that it works effectively against COVID-19, as well as concerns about serious side...

In times of sickness, we turn to food for comfort, prevention and cure

From vinegar to garlicky milk, during past pandemics recipes were prescribed as potential remedies

Swedish Health Authorities Discourage COVID-19 Hook-Ups, Endorse Sex in Solid Relationships

While the Swedish health authorities initially adopted a laissez-fair approach to the coronavirus epidemic and wouldn't interfere with their compatriots' sex lives...

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

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

'Confident that COVID-19 vaccine will be available by 2021': Harvard Professor Ashish Jha tells Rahul Gandhi

Researchers warn against false negatives in COVID-19 diagnostic test

One of the most commonly used diagnostic tools, particularly during this pandemic, is the reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR), which uses a person's respiratory sample to detect viral particles and determine if the person may have been exposed to a virus.

Beware of False Negatives in Diagnostic Testing of COVID-19

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have found that the chance of a false negative result — when a virus is not detected in a person who actually is, or recently has been, infected — is greater than 1 in 5 and, at times, far higher.

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.

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

Nkurenkuru Primary Healthcare contractor refuses to hand over the site to new contractors

-A contractor appointed to construct the Nkurenkuru Primary Healthcare facility in 2014, which is still not completed, is refusing to hand over the site to new contractors for the completion of the project.

【健康百科】谁最早发现人类冠状病毒？

琼阿尔梅达（June Almeida）出生于苏格兰，父亲是当地一位巴士司机，16岁中学毕业，她即开始打工谋生。初中毕业后她不再接受正规的学校教育，而是到格拉斯哥皇家医院实验室当组织病理学技术员。几年后，她从苏格兰搬到伦敦并在1954年嫁给了委内瑞拉艺术家，生下女儿后便决定移民加拿大多伦多。据作家乔治温特斯（ George Winters）的记述，阿尔梅达在安大略省癌症研究所(Ontario Cancer Institute)掌握了出色的电子显微镜运用技巧，她甚至发明了一种病毒成像的方法：用抗体使病毒聚合。出色的天赋让她在英国同行中得到认可并于1964年被聘请回到英国，任职于伦敦的圣托马斯医院附属医学院。

China recovery inches up

China recovery inches up, via Capital Economics:

A few months of vaping puts healthy people on the brink of oral disease

The collection of oral bacteria in daily e-cigarette users' mouths is teeming with potent infection-causing organisms that put vapers at substantial risk for ailments ranging from gum disease to cancer, researchers found.

Technology is studied that could save 12% of the energy used in pressurized irrigation

A study, performed in two Andalusian provinces, analyzed the potential of producing electricity by means of recovering hydraulic energy by implanting new technology based on pumps working as turbines

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,…

Enter Nifty at current levels from 3-5 years’ perspective: IIFL Wealth

‘The biggest driver for economic recovery will be demand revival and consumption

OnePlus Buds Design Gets Revealed, Kind Of

If you take a look at the image provided above, you’ll see Vivo’s upcoming TWS earbuds. The thing is, this is probably the design of OnePlus Buds as well,

Dinosaur asteroid's trajectory was 'perfect storm'

The angle at which a life-destroying space rock hit Earth 66 million years ago was particularly lethal.

Bringing Unborn Child to Work During COVID-19 Crisis ...

For most people, bring a child to work at a hospital would seem a poor choice during the COVID-19 pandemic. But many expectant mothers in the medical field have little choice if they are to keep working. Here is a story of a pregnant doctor caring for patients with COVID-19 - and her unborn baby.

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.

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.

Coronavirus: Over 2 million masks distributed to Dubai workers

3 million labourers educated about need to take precautionary measures

11 vaccine giants: How they're fighting COVID-19

Is it desperation, profit motive or good science that's pushing vaccine out?

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Body of female employee deployed on COVID-19 duty at St George Hospital found inside a lift

A body of a 45-year-old female employee deployed on COVID-19 at St George Hospital near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) was found inside a lift on Wednesday.

Coronavirus Vaccine: Latest updates from India and around the world

COVID-19 vaccine latest status: