Donald Trump has built just THREE MILES of entirely new border wall where no barrier existed before, Department of Homeland Security reveals

President Trump has built just three miles of primary wall on the U.S.- Mexico border where no barrier existed before, a new report from Customs and Border Protection said.

Fashion label Diane von Furstenberg becomes a victim of the coronavirus lockdown as the UK arm goes into administration and the designer closes her flagship London store

Belgian fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, 73, known for her body-hugging jersey wrap dress, revealed the news in a letter sent to loyal customers yesterday.

Three-year-old boy slips into borewell in Telangana village as rescue efforts continue

A three-year- old boy fell into a just made 150-feet-deep borewell in Medak district of Telangana on Wednesday evening. Efforts are on to rescue the child.

Coronavirus impact: Cement production to witness steepest fall ever of upto 30% in FY21

The slowdown in cement industry, which was already impacted by tepid economic activity, was compounded by the coronavirus-led lockdown instituted in March

Moment dying man wobbled suitcase 'after lover zipped him inside to suffocate'

Jorge Torres wobbled the case and begged Sarah Boone to free him, only for her to laugh and swear, court papers allege

US Troops, Kurdish Militia Injured Following Ambush, Firefight in Northeast Syria - Reports

The reported incident comes just over a month after a similar ambush which led to the loss of a vehicle carrying US troops and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militia...

Alaska man released from prison accused of quarantine breach

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Prosecutors have accused an Alaska man of violating a federal judge's order and breaking his quarantine after securing early release from prison amid the coronavirus pandemic....

Animal Spirits stuck at the same place as lockdown stall economic activity

The dashboard signals Asia’s third-largest economy had a dismal start to the new fiscal year from April 1, after what’s been an already disappointing beginning to the calendar year.

13 doctors to volunteer at Rajkot civil hospital

A delegation of 19 members of ISCCM met Parimal Pandya, Resident Additional Collector of Rajkot, and offered their services on voluntary basis.

More slots open for householders at Suffolk waste recycling tips

More recycling slots have opened up at Suffolk County Council tips as people take the chance to get rid of household waste they have sorted out during the lockdown.

Concerns raised over how places of worship would enforce COVID-19 measures

While religious leaders welcome the decision to partially resume services, not everyone is on board.

Union Pres.: Baltimore Mayor More Upset by Trump Visit than 10 Murders

Mike Mancuso, president of the Fraternal Order of Police for Baltimore City Lodge No. 3, claims Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young (D) was more upset over President Trump's Memorial Day visit than over the 10 individuals killed in the city over weekend.

UK to seek 2021 date for UN climate change summit

COP26 has been dubbed the most important round of talks since the global Paris Agreement to tackle climate change was secured in 2015.

Woman booked for cheating migrants on assurance of arranging train travel passes

Police said on May 22, the woman had allegedly accepted Rs. 1,000 each from five migrant workers who are all stranded in Pune but want to travel to their home state of UP and had assured to fill their forms and get them passes for travelling to UP by train.

Delayed by Cyclone Amphan, monsoon advance picks up

This year, the monsoon will hit Kerala only around June 5, a delay of five days from normal.

Sister of tragic Cork teen who died after taking deadly 'laughing gas' drug issues urgent warning to youngsters

Alex Ryan died in 2016 after consuming a synthetic drug known as N Bomb

Abducted naval officer rescued - The Nation

Ondo State Police Command has confirmed rescue of a Naval officer abducted on May 17, 2020 along Ago-Ajayi-Oba highway in Akoko

Letters: Readers write about ease in restrictions, frontline workers and living in a pandemic

People write about community issues in the UAE

Arrest JD(U) MLA whose kin killed RJD leader’s parents: Tejashwi Yadav

Former Deputy Chief Minister and leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, has issued an ultimatum to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to arrest the JD (U) MLA whose kin allegedly shot dead an RJD

Airborne science discovers complex geomorphic controls on Bornean forests

Tropical forests contain some of the most biodiverse and dynamic ecosystems in the world. Environmental conditions such as precipitation, temperature, and soils shape the biota of the landscape. This ...

Gabrielle Union ‘Trusts’ Julianne Hough Has Learned A ‘Lesson’ After Doing Blackface In The Past

Gabrielle Union spoke to Variety about Julianne Hough's 2013 blackface incident, hoping that the former 'AGT' judge 'learned her lesson.'

It’s Immoral to Confine Innocent People Who Might Be a Threat

The possibility that someone might pose a threat to another at a future time is not sufficient reason to revoke a person's property rights

Why shut nurses out of decision-making?

Letter:Jane Salvage, a fellow of the Royal College of Nursing, asks why nurses have been rendered invisible in the management of the Covid-19 pandemic

Effective test, track and tracing 'can reduce lost working hours by 50%'

UN research shows strong systems can reduce public fear and minimise workplace disruption

Torrent, Lanco among private gencos not paid by Madhya Pradesh Power Co

This move by MP govt comes after the union power ministry had clarified electricity generation is an essential service and no state can invoke force majeure to defer payments

Estimated $10,000 damage to residence on North Taylor after fire Wednesday

The Amarillo Fire Department has estimated a fire caused $10,000 in damages to a home on North Taylor this afternoon.

Some civil society groups heading to court over reopening of schools

The One South Africa Movement said that following numerous questions to the Basic Education Department and the national coronavirus command council, it had not received any answers.

"The Partisanship Comes Through Very Slyly": Bret Baier Has Some Skeptics

The anchor, key to Fox News' claims to impartiality, has friendly ties with Trump's team, although he appears to use those relationships primarily to lobby for newsmaker interviews.

Under-trial found hanging in cell at Taloja jail

An under-trial was found hanging in his prison cell at the Taloja jail early on Wednesday morning in what appears to be a suicide.

Why Congressional “Oversight” of the Bureaucracy Is No Such Thing

Neither voters nor politicians watch the bureaucracy very carefully, so they respond as one might expect—advancing their own and their favorites' interests, at the expense of the public they are supposedly working for

Free COVID-19 testing under PMJAY: NHA to empanel ICMR approved labs

COVID-19 has infected over 1.5 akh people in the country and led to unfortunate deaths of over 4000 people.

Huge Washington state unemployment fraud uncovers attacks in Hawaii, other states | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SEATTLE >> The first word Seattle political consultant Dayna Lurie had that someone filed for unemployment benefits in her name was when her boss called.

Officers assist woman giving birth at police station

On Tuesday, a pregnant woman accompanied her husband to a police station when she suddenly went into labour. SAPS officers at the station helped her give birth.

World’s chief rabbis issue joint call for Jews to set aside differences before shavuot - Jewish World

Letter signed by seven chief rabbis calls on Jews worldwide to take practical steps to overcome both personal and communal conflicts.

Be careful, folks. Apparently “moronavirus” is contagious and it’s only getting worse

Be careful, folks. Apparently “moronavirus” is contagious and it’s only getting worse

OUR VIEW: Let’s hear why the Safe Surrey Coalition voted as they did

Perhaps they have sound arguments for voting to approve this expenditure right now. Too bad they didn’t bother to express them

Te Rerenga Wairua Safe And Ready To Go

Tracks are cleared, facilities have been cleaned and Te Rerenga Wairua is safe for visitors (manuhiri).

South Africa should revisit alcohol regulations: ANC’s Duarte

Deputy secretary-general of the ANC Jessie Duarte says that South Africa should reassess its policy in terms of the regulation of alcohol ‘with or without the Covid-19 threat’.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients suffered organ damage- Study

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients suffered significant organ damage after treatment, a  study by researchers from Makerere University has indicated. The study conducted in April involved 56 patients who were being treated at Mulago and Entebbe hospitals. The scientists found 12.8 percent of the patients to have evidence of liver damage …

Tracing the trajectory of a 66 million-year-old asteroid impact

Unsurprisingly, the reconstructed angle was a worst-case scenario.

Telangana man deported by US for his alleged links with Al-Qaeda, quarantined in Hyderabad

Ibrahim Zubair Mohammad, aged around 40, after being shifted to Hyderabad on Tuesday has been placed under quarantine at his home in Alwal here as per rules.

Researchers examine climate change perception among specialty-crop producers

Farmers whose operations have been impacted negatively by changing precipitation patterns—either too much or not enough water—are more likely to acknowledge the link between extreme weather conditions ...

EULAR publishes updated recommendations for treating people with psoriatic arthritis

The European League Against Rheumatism, EULAR, has published updated recommendations on the treatment of people with psoriatic arthritis.

LIVE UPDATES: Boris Johnson faces 90-minute grilling over Dominic Cummings scandal

Boris Johnson will face a 90-minute grilling from senior MPs this afternoon over his decision to stand by Dominic Cummings.

Children’s Day: Gordons urges Parents to focus on raising God-fearing Children

The Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Olorogun Samson Gordons Okomit

1 child found shot, 1 injured after Kentucky crash

One child was hospitalized with a gunshot wound and another for injuries from a broken glass after they were both found inside a car that had struck a telephone pole on Tuesday afternoon in Louisville, police said.

Turkish Air Force bombs northern Iraq region

BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Turkish Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday, the bombing of some areas in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The ministry stated on its official Twitter account that the raid targeted the sites of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), and resulted in the neutralization of five members of the group, which Ankara considers a terrorist organization. The Ministry pointed out that the operation was carried out in cooperation with the Turkish Intelligence Service. Iraq has repeatedly demanded that Turkey halt its military operations in the northern part of the country; however, Ankara has objected to Baghdad’s stance and vowed to continue their attacks until they eliminate these ‘terrorists’.

Ortom threatens to sanction more traditional rulers over criminal, communal crisis

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has threatened to sanction more traditional rulers in the state caught harbouring criminals in...

With Moreira suspended, Purton hopes to kick clear tonight

Jockey Zac Purton is hoping to make hay under the Sha Tin floodlights tonight, with arch-rival Joao Moreira sitting out the all-weather track fixture due to a riding suspension. The star jockeys are inseparable on 123 wins for the season, in a gripping tussle for the Hong...

Twitch hosting Summer Game Fest events with ‘console announcements’ and more

Enjoy E3-style reveals from the comfort of Twitch

Budget padding allegation: House of Reps accuse NDDC of deceiving Nigerians

The House of Representatives denied allegations that it is against the ongoing forensic audit of the commission, stressing that it is untrue and misleading.

My mother died of the coronavirus. It’s time she was counted.

We recently received the death certificate for my mother, who died May 4 in an assisted living facility near New York City. "Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome" was the primary cause. And the secondary — no surprise — was "suspected COVID-19."

Barman, 23, jumped to his death from rooftop car park months before birth of his child after suffering paranoid delusions

Oliver Dinsdale was found at the bottom of a fourth floor car park in Woking. The inquest heard he'd been acting oddly in the weeks leading to his death.

North Korea's founder Kim Il Sung did not have the ability to teleport, state media finally admits

The late Kim ruled from 1948 to 1994 and is still revered as North Korea's 'eternal president' but 'shrinking the earth' to travel in an instant was not among his skills, an article said.

Virus could cost SA five years of potential output

Reserve Bank ready to step in with a ‘variety of additional tools’.

Faith community made huge contribution in fighting COVID-19 - Ramaphosa

The president on Tuesday evening said religious institutions had suffered greatly during the lockdown.

Pursuing a birth injury claim – what you need to know

Diane Rostron and her team of experts will guide and support you every step of the way

Google Pay rolls out Nearby Stores feature in 35 Indian cities

Last month, the feature was launched only in a few cities. The feature referred to as Spot by the company is a commerce layer on the app. It enables businesses to open mini digital storefronts within the payment app where users can browse for products and services.

Some Aer Lingus cabin crew to be temporarily laid off

Aer Lingus has told its Shannon-based cabin crew that they are to be temporarily laid off, while those based in Dublin and Cork are to see rosters and pay reduced from 50% to 30% of normal.

RCMP looking for witnesses after truck owner hit with bear spray

Comox Valley RCMP are looking for witnesses to an assault in Courtenay involving what appears to be bear spray.The incident began when the victim noticed a man inside his truck about 8:30 p.m. . . .

South American 'hit team' in midlands not 'far-fetched'

As seven people are being questioned about two separate drugs and crime operations, Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds examines the background to the arrests and seizures.

HBO's Docuseries About The McDonalds Monopoly Fraud Has Finally Arrived In The UK

Right now, there's truly nothing I'd love more than a McDonalds. I'm not even joking; I've been checking their UK Instagram page for weeks to see when I can finally satisfy my cravings. Little did I know I would actually be able to get my fix…

Drugs, axe and balaclava seized from car after Brierley Hill police chase

A haul of drugs was seized from a car after a police chase in the Black County.

Boy, 15, arrested after Broadgreen Hospital receives email threat

The ECHO understands staff were told to stay on their wards and not leave the hospital during the incident

Will Uncle Sam Soon Pay Companies To ‘Reshore’ Factories Back To America?

Will the U.S. government pay American companies to "near shore" supply chains, incentivizing a pivot away from China?

Lara Logan calls out media for ignoring 'devastating' effects of lockdowns on health care industry

Fox Nation host Lara Logan called out the media Tuesday for ignoring how economic lockdowns are causing damage to the health care industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.

New PIC CEO Abel Sithole now tasked with turning entity around

The PICs credibility was shattered when its former CEO Dan Matjila was implicated in dodgy deals and corruption in the findings of the pic commission of inquiry earlier this year.

Scientific data, logic used for govt's tobacco sales ban decision - Dlamini-Zuma

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has submitted the reasons which were taken into account when deciding on regulation 27 that was invoked for the national state of disaster.

Fatah Officials Fear Israel is Working to Replace Abbas

PA officials believe that since Abbas is no longer cooperating with Israel, then Israel will try to replace him.

As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis

Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.

In rare interview, Libyan GNA colonel gives status update on the campaign

The advances have thrown efforts by Haftar's Libyan National Army into jeopardy. Libya has been split since 2014 between rival factions based in the capital Tripoli and in the east, in a sometimes chaotic war that has drawn in outside powers and a flood of foreign arms and mercenaries. Haftar, the most powerful commander in the east, has tried since last year to capture Tripoli. Turkey's backing in the GNA's most recent advance is most visible in the new balance of power in the air, with drones striking LNA forces repeatedly. The LNA has denied any foreigners are fighting with it, but the United Nations said this month that Russian private military contractor Wagner Group had up to 1,200 people in Libya.

SATTA wants inquiry into links between illicit cigarette traders, politicians

Without giving specific names, the alliance on Wednesday said it was clear that other interests were now at play.

Cherkasy mayor goes to court seeking moral damage recovery from Zelensky

Earlier, President referred to him as "gangster".

France declares war on podcasts, clickbait and chick-lit

The French government wants its citizens to stop using English words where no French equivalent exists

NUM: Some mining companies not protecting workers from COVID-19

The union said miners were still forced to work in close proximity because their jobs made it difficult to follow social distancing.

Health experts dismiss O'Leary claims it is safe to fly again

Health experts have dismissed claims by Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary that it is safe to fly again.

Fake Salesman Gets Decades of Prison Time for Sexually Assaulting Woman Who Had an Intellectual Disability

Benjamen Gilbert, 37, may well spend the rest of his life in prison unless he gets paroled. Gilbert was sentenced on Tuesday to 40 years behind bars after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman who had an intellectual disability.

Cub scout’s gift packs lifted spirits of elderly Co. Tipperary residents cocooning during Covid-19 restrictions

An 11 year-old cub scout from Ballyporeen touched the hearts of eldery residents “cocooning” in the Cahir district during the Covid-19 lockdown by sending them care pack gifts he put toget...

Ben Foden’s wife slams ‘Una-worshipping fanatics’ sending abuse in her DMs

She hit back at trolls in her DMs.

Co Down father and son charged with offences arising from drugs raid handed suspended sentences

A Co Down father and son charged with offences arising from a drugs raid have been handed suspended sentences.

Teen got friend to hit him with a frying pan to make car theft look real

Alex Hobbs flipped his Ford Fiesta but made a false report to police, claiming he had been assaulted and had his car stolen.

Jacob Zuma wants his corruption trial to start soon, say lawyers

The former president faces charges linked to the multi-billion-rand arms deal.

Burger King debuts 'social distancing crowns' in Germany

Burger King wants its customers to enjoy eating their food safely - hence why they've come up with a smart idea: social distancing crowns.

Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Two law enforcement officers and a suspect were shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city, police said...

Maharashtra may follow Canada to hold online monsoon session in June

Federal lawsuits against East Texas ‘sanctuary cities for unborn’ dropped by ACLU

A lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of two reproductive rights groups against seven East Texas cities has been dropped after changes were made to local ordinances.

Abusive 'Blue Lagoon' visitors are making our lives a misery, say villagers

Families living near notorious Derbyshire pool have had enough

Locusts are an excellent source of protein, but eating them is no longer a good idea

Some have suggested consuming the grasshoppers to manage the locust swarm in parts of Asia and Africa.

‘Don’t Be Deceived, There’s Nothing Free About NPP’s ‘Free SHS’- John Dumelo

Actor cum politician, John Dumelo has punched holes into the NPP’s much-touted Free SHS policy by suggesting it’s a scam because nothing shows it’s free. In his opinion, the government cleverly increased taxes in the country astronomically so that parents instead of paying school fees used those monies to pay their taxes; an indication that […]

Kolbe and co hit as Toulouse become 3rd Top 14 club to announce 2020/21 season pay cuts

With the remainder of the 2019/20 Top 14 season cancelled, Toulouse have agreed on a budget for 2020/21 that includes a pay cut for players and management.

Instagram brings ads to IGTV and paid badges to live streams

Facebook-owned Instagram has announced new monetization tools for creators on the platform, including the addition of ads on IGTV, as well as the ability to buy badges in live streams.

Red Rock Canyon to reopen Monday

Areas in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, including the Scenic Drive, will reopen Monday after a weekslong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Most Brazilians want tougher lockdowns even as economic cost mounts

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Most Brazilians support stricter social distancing measures to control the coronavirus, according to a poll published on Wednesday, even as the full economic toll began to emerge with data showing the loss of over a million jobs since the outbreak hit.

Iran changes tack in Iraqi politics after mastermind's assassination

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Two diplomats are quietly leading Iran’s push to influence politics in Iraq, in a departure from the more blunt enforcement employed by Qassem Soleimani, a top commander slain in a U.S. air strike.

Facebook Launches Dedicated Audio Calling App, Even Though Messenger and WhatsApp Both Do That

It never ceases to amaze me at how Facebook manages to churn out random apps that do pointless things, despite a long history of those apps doing atrociously. The latest app, called CatchUp, makes even less sense than normal, however, because it's all focussed around audio calls. Something that everyone can already do on Facebook apps that are actually popular - namely WhatsApp and Messenger.

South Korea 'comfort women' activist group battles to survive amid scandal

The South Korean organization that first raised the issue of "comfort women" is defending its activities as counter-protests grow.

Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal resigns after audio tape pointing at scam in purchase of medical equipment during COVID-19 pandemic goes viral

Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal has resigned after audio tape pointing at scam in purchase of medical equipment during COVID-19 pandemic went viral

Snake rescued from open well

TIRUCHI A Russell’s Viper, one of the most venomous snakes found in Asia, was rescued from a deep open well in Ponnusangampatty in Thuraiyur taluk on Tuesday by K. Naveen, a farmer and environmentalis

Galvez calls for probe on blast in Maguindanao

Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. on Tuesday called for an investigation of the explosion in Barangay Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, that killed two children and wounded several others on May 24.

Water supply to remain suspended

Tiruchi Drinking water supply would remain suspended to the following places in the city on Thursday owing to a power shutdown announced by the Tangedco in the Srirangam sub-station: Srirangam, Sanjee

How 32-year-old traveled from Turkana to Eastleigh and back despite lockdown, roadblocks

The refugee has since tested positive for Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Ballarat: Parents confused over playgrounds reopening

People were spotted using the new outdoor gym equipment on Wednesday morning

Have you seen alleged driving offender Thomasina?

Thomasina Aitken wanted on police warrant.

Police brutalise, detain Lagos officials during enforcement

Samson Folarin Some riot policemen serving as security operatives on the site of an ongoing building construction on Olumide Madariola Street, Sea Side Estate, Badore Ajah, Lagos, have allegedly a...

Technical glitch shuts down MACC Twitter account

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today denied that it had shut down its official Twitter account, explaining that the missing account is due to a “technical issue”. In a brief statement today, MACC said it had already notified Twitter of this issue...

Humanitarian, former beauty queen Deborah Henry urges Malaysians not to fear refugee communities

PETALING JAYA, May 27 — People fear what they do not know. And that’s the problem that refugee communities in Malaysia face on a daily basis. Beauty queen and humanitarian Deborah Priya Henry told Malay Mail that it is mainly because of the anxiety some Malaysians feel about refugee...

Elon Musk and Grimes say they’ve changed son’s name from ‘X Æ A-12’ to ‘X Æ A-Xii’

Grimes on Sunday revealed the change on Instagram when a user asked her if they changed their son’s name due to California state laws

Going Viral: Day 59 in COVID-19 lockdown

This is what it's like in lockdown in Ireland

Elvis Presley's used, sparkly, 'sexually potent' jockstrap on sale for nearly $60,000

The collector says the "Elvis magic" will "work wonders" for the wearer.

T-Mobile now supports cross-carrier RCS messaging

Now we wait on Verizon and AT&T.

Gas leak: SC allows LG Polymers to send 30 staffs to maintain safety at its sealed Vizag plant

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed LG Polymers India Ltd to send its 30 employees to maintain 'round the clock safety measures' at its sealed plant in Visakhapatnam where the gas leak...

Mumbai Crime: 22-year-old youth becomes victim of 'sextortion'

On May 19, a 22-year-old youth residing in south Mumbai was mortified when his mother came to him after she received a sexually explicit video of her son on one of her social media accounts.

Illicit drug trade thrives in Bangladesh amid coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has stopped the world in its tracks, but drug traders in Bangladesh enjoy a booming business.

Pies coach backs De Goey ahead of court date for driving charges

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is set to face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after allegedly being caught driving while suspended and using his phone while driving.

Experts seek review, sustainability measures as airports reopen Friday

Aviation stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to constitute a committee to review the aviation sector and its sustainability

KPL players welcome government’s plan to cushion them

Most vulnerable players from the KWPL will also benefit from the programme.

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Time QLD opened up

The Queensland government is reviewing its border restrictions on a monthly basis, as it faces growing pressure to relax the ban on interstate travellers. However, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the state will not re-open its borders until no new coronavirus infections have been recorded in New South Wales and Victoria for 28 days. They are the only states with open borders at present.

Will work ever be the same again?

Three CEOs present scenarios that overturn widely accepted notions about working and the corporate workplace

Mascot Tower owners sue neighbours for structural defects

In June last year, Sydney’s 132-apartment Mascot Tower was evacuated after large cracks were discovered.

Argentina based Fintech Ohana to Launch Digital Wallet to Help Locals Pay for Daily Services via QR Codes, Send Money, Settle Taxes

Argentina-based Fintech firm Ohana (which means “family” in Hawaiian) has revealed that its digital wallet will allow users to pay for everyday goods and se

Chief Minister: No 30% rise for key workers

KEY workers employed by the government will not get a 30% pay rise during the pandemic, the Chief Minister has said, after a petition calling for the move gathered more than 1,000 signatures.

Top executives of Exim Bank 'threatened', National Bank director, brother charged

A National Bank director and his brother have been accused of threatening two top executives of Exim Bank with death.

We’re Very Sorry To Report That Japan Won’t Be Paying For You To Visit After All

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Use of cloud collaboration tools surges and so do attacks

Some industries have seen increases in cloud-related threat events rise as much as 1,350% since the COVID-19 crisis began.

Democrats' big-city dominance leaves GOP with few alternatives to move Trump convention

President Trump’s threat to move the Republican convention could run headlong into the same political and logistical stumbling blocks motivating the GOP to consider yanking the event from Charlotte, North Carolina — Democratic elected officials.

Finding working capital is key to small businesses efforts as reopening accelerates

Small businesses are suffering affer a long pandemic shutdown and they are worried about what will be needed as they begin to reopen. Interviews with a select group of small business owners found that access to working capital is key to reopening, as well as clear guidance from government or trade organizations about how to reopen safely during the pandemic.

A new potential target for the treatment of alcohol-withdrawal induced depression

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have discovered that alcohol withdrawal impacts somatostatin neurons in key brain regions associated with emotional processing and addiction. The findings are significant as they suggest that somatostatin neurons may be a viable new target for the treatment of depression related to alcohol withdrawal.

Bullying is common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides, YSPH study finds

Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that death records of LGBTQ youth who died by suicide were substantially more likely to mention bullying as a factor than their non-LGBTQ peers.

GRAINS-Corn futures up for 3rd session as U.S. planting lags expectations

* Wet weather in U.S. Midwest slows corn, soybean planting pace* Forecast of lower Brazilian production supports prices (Adds details on Brazilian crop, quote in paragraph 3-4)By Naveen ThukralSINGAPORE, May 27 (Reuters) - Chicago corn futures rose for a third session on Wednesday as a slower-than-expected U.S. planting progress and a downgrade to Brazilian production underpinned the market.Soybeans ticked higher, a day after strong gains on support from Chinese demand.

LETTER: Coronavirus and the wonder of home-schooling

More Clark County parents now know about this important option.

New scholarship available for graduating seniors seeking alternative path

First Hawaiian Bank and the Hawaii Community Foundation pitched in $1 million each.

State ownership of airlines may be side effect of coronavirus

Michael O’Leary’s anger over Lufthansa’s €9bn state bailout is understandable

Fed could adopt yield curve control

A report by Bloomberg's Liz McCormick and Craig Torres says the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may implement yield-curve control to cap yields on government

Release of more declassified Russia investigation documents hinges on Ratcliffe

The continued release of Russia investigation documents is now in the hands of President Trump's new spy chief.

Traffic jam eases after police eject protesting truckers

The drivers were protesting against harassment by Ugandans

‘Call taxis ready to install fiber glass partition and ply’

The association said about 25,000 drivers have been struggling to make ends meet owing to the lockdown.

Tips to Minimize Risk of Contracting Coronavirus While Travelling by Air

If you have decided to travel by air, here are certain must-follow tips that you need to keep in mind in order avoid contracting coronavirus.

Manchurian Dan drives CCP stake into federal Labor

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Evening Reading - May 26, 2020

It's night time in America, which means it is time for some sweet, sweet Evening Reading.

Constables thrash 65-year-old woman, daughters

Police claim women were raising a jhuggi on govt. land; victims allege policemen demanded money

Cab, bus operators transporting migrants illegally

Multiple FIRs have been registered, says Gurugram Deputy Commissioner

AAP MLA seeks bail in doctor’s suicide case

AAP legislator Prakash Jarwal, arrested in connection with the alleged suicide of a doctor in south Delhi last month, moved a Delhi court Tuesday seeking bail in the case.The application, which is lik

Car buyers falling victim to vehicle sales scams

Consumers who want to buy cars should make sure that they deal with a legitimate car dealership to avoid being victims of scams.

Hezbollah chief rejects US pressure to beef up role of UN peacekeepers

The head of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah Tuesday rejected a US request to empower a UN peacekeeping force patrolling the border with Israel.

Walmart Goes Full-Throttle on Resale With ThredUp

As part of an ongoing mission for fashion dominance, Walmart enters resale.

Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and West Brom set to learn major EFL update today

Today's EFL members meeting is expected to be followed by an official statement from chief Rick Parry.

Winnipeg youth sentenced for violent attack, judge wonders if people feel safe

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg boy has been handed the maximum youth sentence for a violent attack and robbery of women at a Winnipeg mall.

In CA: Essential workers shouldn't be deported, immigration attorney says

She cleans hotel rooms the state set aside for homeless individuals to curb the spread of the coronavirus — and the mother of four is getting deported. Also, barbershops and hair salons reopen throughout much of the state. Plus: Find out how one beach successfully opened to sunbathers.

The Alternate Universe: Mets at Phillies 5-26-20

We’re all depressed about what’s going on in the world regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, and baseball has become collateral damage. We all need to escape, and now you can read this blog in the alter…

Lockdown 4.0: After May 31, states to have own curbs lists

India News: After the end of Lockdown 4.0 on May 31, the Centre may leave it to the states and Union territories to decide on future restrictions, to be imposed i

Give Ceasefire a Chance

At the end of April, the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) reported that

California Assembly Members Blast Governor’s Budget Proposal

United by disdain for the wholesale cuts plotted in the next budget, a bipartisan mix of California lawmakers on Tuesday ripped Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to plug the state’s estimated $54 billion pandemic-induced shortfall.

Centre clear air, says educational institutions not allowed to open yet

Govt rejects media reports that the Home Ministry has permitted all states to open schools

Woman dies after being struck by lightning in Skopelos

A 50-year-old woman was killed after being struck by lightning during a storm on the island of Skopelos on Tuesday, police said.

‘Russia passed COVID-19 peak’, says Putin; Orders World War II victory parade next month

After peaking in mid-May at more than 11,000 new cases per day, the number of daily infections has dropped below 9,000.

Modi govt denying people benefit of low oil prices; no other nation doing so: Moily

When nations around the world have passed on the benefit of plunging oil prices to consumers, the Modi government has irrationally kept petrol and diesel prices at levels prevalent when crude prices had touched an all-time high of USD 107 few years back, former petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily said Tuesday.

Mesa PD: Impairment suspected in fatal crash near Greenfield Road and Loop 202

Police say one of the occupants was able to free himself, but other three had to be extricated by firefighters.

Take a Feminist Day Tour of Yangon

Whether defying male power structures or helping each other advance, Myanmar’s women have bucked authority or taken matters into their own hands throughout Myanmar’s history – and today To better experience a more feminist version of our...

Amtrak set to cut up to 20% of workforce by October

Amtrak is preparing to cut up to 20% of its workforce in the next fiscal year as the national railroad continues to suffer from a huge decline in ridership...

TikTok revenue surged during the lockdown, setting new record in April

It's become apparent that TikTok is one of the fastest growing apps in the social media space, with China, India, and the US as its primary growth hotspots. According to a new report from SensorTower, the app and its Chinese…

WHO to find results of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine's safety findings by mid-June

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already warned against the usage of the pill outside of a hospital setting, just seven days after it approved an emergency use authorisation for the drug.

Qatar tracing app flaw exposed 1M users' data – Amnesty International

Data exposed in the flaw includes users' ID numbers, location and infection status, vulnerable to hackers

After laying waste to Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, desert locust swarms headed towards Delhi; wind pattern uncertain

The locust swarms threaten major damage to foliage and as such, can prove to be extremely detrimental to the capital city, considering that a section of it is under green cover

Business, unions decide reform is too hard

Big news: nothing will happen! At New Daily:

ScoMo: No extension to JobKeeper

Speaking to Sky News this morning, Prime Minister Scott Morrison pushed back against union calls to extend JobKeeper payments beyond its legislated late-September expiry date:

India firm, won’t step back from areas where Chinese troops have intruded

India News: India will remain firm on the ground in the ongoing troop confrontations in eastern Ladakh where it said China has violated the unresolved boundary an

Deliveroo faces another legal action over an alleged unfair dismissal of deliver rider | ZDNet

The Australian food delivery rider had worked with Deliveroo for three years before his contract was terminated.

Air apparent: Hungarian carrier Wizz targets Gatwick hub to take on Ryanair

Wizz Air is plotting a major expansion at London Gatwick as rival carriers pull back, paving the way for the Hungarian low-cost carrier to emerge from the travel downturn with a bigger presence in the world's busiest city for passenger traffic.

Blackstone risks paying damages in dispute with Italy's RCS

Milan's Arbitral Tribunal has judged that the contracts over the sale of Italy's RCS headquarters to Blackstone in 2013 were valid but found ...

Bengaluru Containment Zones: At least 20 zones in city are no longer in the red

At least 20 places in Bengaluru, which were identified as “containment zones” to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the neighbourhood, have been freed from all restrictions over the last month, as zero Covid-19 positive cases were detected here over the period.

Italy's RCS says it may win damages in dispute with Blackstone after ruling

Milan's Arbitral Tribunal has judged that the contracts over the sale of Italy's RCS headquarters to Blackstone in 2013 were valid but found ...

Brazil coronavirus deaths could surpass 125,000 by August: US study

BRASILIA: As Brazil's daily COVID-19 death rate climbs to the highest in the world, a University of Washington study is warning its total death ...

The Switch Version Of Shantae And The Seven Sirens Has Been Delayed In Europe

June is the new May

NYENDE: Why Nick Mwendwa's FKF tenure is destined to end in

In the NTV interview, Mwendwa blamed his woes on politics.

National's new agriculture spokesperson David Bennett accuses Government of using farmers to just 'pay the bills'

David Bennett took over the position of spokesperson after Todd Muller became the party's new leader.

‘Poor internet, no study material’: Survey finds DU open-book exam is not feasible for many

The university has been closed since mid-March, and earlier this month, the administration announced its proposal to conduct OBEs for its final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in July.

Elgaar Parishad case: Navlakha moved to Mumbai from Tihar jail, family says not informed

Navlakha’s lawyers said they should have been informed and given an opportunity to be heard before shifting him to Mumbai, especially since his interim bail plea will be heard on Wednesday by the Delhi High Court.

Gran brutally attacked by colleague at wake reveals 'nightmare' of facing him at work

Elizabeth Richardson tells how the horrific assault at the hands of Grant Rankin left her suffering from depression and anxiety.

Round-up | Restrictions continue in Kashmir

Restrictions continue in Kashmir | In wake of COVID-19 lockdown, the restrictions on public movement and assembly continued in Kashmir even as no major law and order problem was reported

New Age Leadership

Since the dawn of human civilization, history has witnessed countless rulers and iconic leaders all across the world. While some like George Washington,

NC condoles demise of GM Mir

National Conference President, Farooq Abdullah and Vice President, Omar Abdullah on Tuesday condoles the demise of former block President Anantnag, Ghulam

Student critical after blast in former artillery range Tosamaidan

A class-9 student was critically injured when a littered shell exploded in Tosamaidan area of Budgam in Central Kashmir on Tuesday. The boy has been

Govt allows 120 Kashmiri prisoners to call home on Eid

As a “special Eid gesture,’ the Government of India allowed around 120 Kashmiri prisoners lodged in jails outside J&K to make calls to their homes on

Aga syed demands evacuation of stranded pilgrims from Iran

President J&K Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian Hujatul Islam Wal-Muslimeen, Aga Syed Hassan Almosvi Alsafvi on Tuesday demanded immediate evacuation of Kashmiri

Heparin resistance among COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU

A new study has shown that COVID-19 patients admitted to the Intensive care unit may be resistant to the naturally occurring anticoagulant Heparin. The study titled, “Heparin resistance in COVID‑19 patients in the intensive care unit,” was published in the latest issue of the Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis.

15 flights arrive at Srinagar Airport in 2 days

As the passenger air traffic resumed on Monday two months after it was snapped following outbreak of covid19 in the country, fifteen flights with 1453

NC condemns assault on cardiologist

National Conference on Tuesday expressed shock and concern over alleged harassment, assault and detention of senior interventional cardiologist,  Dr Syed

Editorial | Imposing Lockdown!

Imposing Lockdown! | This is now the most familiar word through out the world - Lockdown. There are hardly a few things that travel so swiftly through all human societies and

No let up in disinformation campaign on J&K: Lone

National Conference MP from Baramulla, Muhammad Akbar Lone on Tuesday criticized the statement of Union Minister of state, Jitendra Singh on new domicile

73 labourers from Poonch, Ramban stranded in Nepal

At least 73 labourers from Poonch and Ramban districts are stranded in Nepal for the last more than two months. These labourers accused the government of

India could lose 2021 T20 World Cup hosting rights as BCCI fails to secure tax exemption

The 2021 T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in India between October-November as the official replacement for the ICC Champions Trophy next year.

Japan’s new stimulus package to be JPY117.1 trillion – Bloomberg

Citing a document outline the additional stimulus budget, Bloomberg reports that Japan’s new package is likely to be JPY117.1 trillion. more to come .

USD/INR Price Analysis: Indian Rupee consolidating in a narrowing price range

USD/INR fell by 0.38% on Tuesday, keeping intact a four-week-long narrowing price range represented by trendlines connecting April 30 and May 12 lows

adidas UltraBOOST 20 Appears in Festive White, Red and Blue

And features a sustainable PRIMEBLUE build.

Santa Clara health officer suggests California is reopening too soon

Cody said she wants to reopen Santa Clara County — but only when safe to do so.

Easy-Kine Cooking: You can’t beat a homemade French fry | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

One dish universally loved by all is the french fry. Although it may seem difficult to make, this three-ingredient recipe is easy to fry at home.

Covid is a ripe opportunity to strengthen the public health and social security system

It is not yet too late for India’s response to COVID-19 to recalibrate so that it serves community health and the public good in just this manner.

Cyclone Amphan damages crop, vegetable prices shoot up

Cyclone Amphan has damaged vegetables across South Bengal. Farmers lost 80 to 90 per cent of crop as fields were flooded.

To reinstall trust of diaspora in government as effective rescuer, a Citizen Evacuation Policy is needed

When the central government finally decided to offer a helping hand, it opted to launch a paid repatriation mission rather than an evacuation mission (which is free of cost for the evacuee). Is this the time to extract a pound of flesh from disheartened, disappointed and fatigued Indians?

Explained: Why Dominic Cummings, UK PM’s chief adviser, is under fire

Cummings was accused of violating lockdown rules in the UK when it was revealed that he drove approximately 419 kms, from London to County Durham, after his wife developed Covid-19 symptoms.

Study: Ultra-thin fibres designed to protect nerves after brain surgery

Light microscope image of nimodipine fibres

West Virginia mail carrier changed Democratic ballot requests to Republican ones 'as a joke': Prosecutors

A mail carrier in West Virginia has been charged with attempting to defraud an election after authorities say he switched Democratic absentee ballot requests to Republican ones.

Impact of a health system's three-pronged strategy to address the opioid epidemic

In the past two decades more than 700,000 people have died from a drug overdose in the United States. In 2017, more than 68% of the drug overdose deaths involved an opioid. To help stem this epidemic, Highmark Inc. developed, implemented and evaluated a series of quality management-focused opioid interventions utilizing a three-pronged public health approach.

The Hidden Flaws of Voting by Mail: Why GOP Sues California Governor Newsom

The vote-by-mail initiative pushed ahead by Democratic-controlled California has prompted a new wave of partisan strife with the Republicans over potential voter fraud....

Apply coconut oil on your face overnight for great skin

While we are stuck at home with no access to salons and spas for that regular dose of beauty treatment, home remedies are coming to our rescue.

Securing Election Commission’s autonomy

Andhra Pradesh government decision to remove incumbent SEC via ordinance threatens institutional autonomy, falls foul of the Constitution

MTD Bus Capacity Increases, Face Masks Required

[Since] Friday, Santa Barbara MTD increased the number of passengers allowed on board all MTD buses.

Top-notch crime with plenty to say

Sulari Gentill and Katherine Kovacic both have strong views about the very different societies they write about in their novels.

Import of PMDs, e-bikes will require LTA approval

Open spaces such as courtyards and plazas will be designated as public paths later this year, enabling the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take enforcement action against errant cyclists and personal mobility device (PMD) users in such areas. And LTA's approval will be...

Police warn of fake text bulletin

Beware of a fake bulletin about people going door to door to subdue residents and rob their homes under the pretence of distributing face masks, the police said yesterday. The false text message, purportedly from the police, claims the people mentioned in the bulletin say...

Rappler Talk: Johanna Son on how Thailand contained the coronavirus

On Wednesday, May 27, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to journalist Johanna Son to discuss what other countries can learn from Thailand

Military Hummer Shows Up On eBay For $52,500

The rig includes everything from gun shields, gun mounts, and tools to LED lights, and even a custom stereo system and a reverse camera.

Happy Birthday AbRam: All The Times Shah Rukh Khan's Munchkin Melted Our Heart Into A Little Puddle

And he is 7! AbRam is one of the most popular kids from BTown. He has been winning our hearts with his cuteness since he was born. Here are some pictures that will definitely melt your heart. Take a look.

PUBG Mobile: How to get free character vouchers in season 13

There are currently only 3 characters in PUBG Mobile, but a new one Andy will be introduced soon.

Angry farmers force rethink: Khattar govt softens paddy diversification order

The change in government stand came on the day CM Manohar Lal Khattar met farmers in Kurukshetra to take their feedback on the issue.

Trump's devoted new press secretary is no different from her predecessors

Kayleigh McEnany offered a straight-faced defence of Trump’s wildest conspiracy theories during a Tuesday briefing

AT&T Won't Stop Lying About 'Fake 5G'

Big wireless carriers haven't been exactly honest when it comes to the looming fifth-generation wireless standard (5G). Eager to...

'America's Got Talent' Investigation Reveals "Culture of Diversity"

Former host Gabrielle Union alleged she experienced racial insensitivity and toxic culture on the NBC unscripted hit.

Collision of galaxies may have spurred our solar system's formation

Collis­ion disrup­ted our galaxy’s steady pace of star format­ion

Coronavirus in Mizoram: 168 churches offer halls to be used as quarantine facility

Of these, 1,940 people are quarantined at government designated facilities, 414 at church halls, 163 placed under home quarantine and seven others are lodged at hotel on their own expense

Pakistan will not stand by and let another Gujarat happen: Qureshi

FM reiter­ates Islama­bad's commit­ment agains­t anti-Muslim sentim­ents in India

BJP’s cynical drive to topple Maharashtra government amidst Covid crisis fits the Amit Shah playbook

Shah built the party only to seek power, no matter how opportunistic the path.

‘Disgruntled’ employee kills three at Phitsanulok radio station

At least three people were killed Wednesday morning at a state radio station in Phitsanulok province when an employee opened fire  Station Director Sanit Butrmangkul and two others died when Vim Sornsood, an engineer there, shot them to death,...

Malaysia's Axiata to pick two 5G vendors, in move that could curb reliance on Huawei

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Axiata Group Bhd, Malaysia’s third-biggest telecom operator by subscribers, said it would select two equipment suppliers to roll out 5G services, opening the door for the likes of Ericsson to fight it out with dominant player Huawei.

Sam Boland: Repeal had a hidden cost for volunteers

Two years after the successful campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, Sam Boland recalls the abuse he and others received from those who opposed the law change.

Austerity package of as much as €14bn may be needed to control Covid-19 debt, warns fiscal watchdog Ifac

Spending of billions to support the recovery over the next few years is the right thing to do, but a new government soon after will face “difficult choices” over cuts and tax rises if it is to meet pledges over Sláintecare and housing, the head of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Advisory Council has warned.

First-time buyers who'd 'never done DIY' give the 1960s time-warp home they bought 'on a whim' a stunning £50,000 makeover - and now it's worth £65,000 more than they paid

Rosie Potter and Jacob Flurry from Bristol, had no plans to buy until they spotted 1960s Twin Trees. After realising it was still on the market months after they viewed it, they put in a 'cheeky' offer.

Kevin Moran never believed Kerry's golden years could be eclipsed

Dublin great Kevin Moran has revealed his surprise that the current Sky Blues group have managed to eclipse the successful Kerry team of his era, admitting he thought Mick O'Dwyer's team was untouchable.

KL shares higher at mid-day buying support for glove makers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a high note today, on persistent buying support from the index-linked counters led by glove makers Hartalega and Top Gloves. At 12.30pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 13.45 points to 1,450.21 from 1,436.76...

3 guards murdered in cold blood by unknown assailants

Bizarre incident

Senegal president's brother tests positive for coronavirus

Aliou Sarr who is the mayor of Guédiawaye is being treated at the Dalal Diamm hospital in Dakar. His wife is also reported to have also tested positive for the virus and is undergoing treatment at th

DRC: Anger over the sacking of president's ally as deputy speaker of parliament

They burnt tyres to protest against the dismissal of a UDPS official, Jean-Marc Kabund, from his post as first vice-president of the assembly by a vote of the deputies.

Covid-19: how the mining industry is responding

As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads, companies have been forced to adjust their practices; we profile some of the mining industry’s responses to the outbreak.

8 Food Myths That Are Hindering Your Productivity

Don't let these eight food myths fool you.

Galiano Gold: Digging Into The Q1 Results

Galiano Gold reported its Q1 results earlier this month, reporting quarterly gold production at its Asanko Mine JV of 66,300 ounces. While all-in sustaining cos

Michael Pascoe: Earth to Morrison, it’s reality check time

You may not be sure where you are going to, but it helps to know where you’re coming from. Scott Morrison seems to be coming from another time zone.

‘We have to move beyond being oil traders’: What Singapore’s future as an oil hub could look like in a post COVID-19 world

Consolidation and transformation is vital to Singapore’s survival as an oil hub in a post COVID-19 world, say industry watchers.

From face masks to alcohol, fake goods in Malaysia are putting lives in danger

Today, counterfeiters are targeting not only luxury brands but a range of goods, and some of the trends are frightening because of the products ...

Oklahoma enacts anti-BDS legislation - US & Canada

Conference of Presidents welcomes Oklahoma's move to enact a measure to combat the anti-Israel BDS movement.

Samaria Regional Council launches campaign: No to 'half sovereignty' - Inside Israel

Shomron Regional Council embarks on aggressive campaign for Israeli sovereignty, warns against what it calls "half sovereignty."

Show proof of loggers' RM1b lawsuit, Dr Mahathir tells Kedah MB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Langkawi lawmaker Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has challenged the Kedah state government to prove that it has been issued with a RM1 billion lawsuit by logging companies after their concessions were revoked by the previous administration In a scathing post on his Facebook page...

Nottingham students to strike against 'immoral' rent payments for unused accommodation

The students feel it is 'worth the risk' of legal action

Media tycoon urges Taiwan government to lower immigration bar for Hongkongers

Jimmy Lai asks Tsai Ing-wen to liberalize Taiwan immigration laws, faces opposition from Taiwanese

Govt considers resuming lockdown amid SOPs violations

Stops clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine as possible cure of coronavirus.

Flooding, locust threats loom over Pakistan, says NDMA chief

“We will try our best to utilise all the resources available in the country to tackle these threats."

Owner rejects Indian claim of ‘spy’ pigeon’s capture

Yes, this is my pet pigeon as it can never be a spy or a terrorist," says Habibullah.

Xi Jinping tells Chinese military to prepare for war. Is it against India, US or Taiwan?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has asked the PLA to prepare for war without specifying who is the enemy. China is currently engaged in intense territorial dispute with India, Taiwan and also the US.

airBaltic turnover expected at EUR 175 million in 2020

The turnover for the Latvian national airline airBaltic could reach EUR 175 million this year, said Martins Gauss, head of the airline, in an interview with Latvian Television on May 27.

Federation reform hinges on keeping national cabinet

A plan by Scott Morrison to try and reform Federation may hinge on the state and territory leaders sticking with the national cabinet post-coronavirus.

NDDC's 2019 budget padded by NASS with 500 non-existing projects - MD

NDDC's acting MD, Kemebradikumo Pondei, claimed that the agency's budget in 2019 was paddled with about 500 invisible projects by the National Assembly (NASS).

WATCH | Ladles of love: a food charity's journey from donations to the hungry

The founder of major Cape Town food charity has described the generosity of donors, and the Herculean effort by his team, as "miraculous".

My brother was billed to become a prof soon —Sibling of murdered UNIJOS lecturer

Chesil Drenkat recounts the events leading to the killing of his brother and University of Jos lecturer, Dr Nandi Drenkat, by gunmen who also abducted his six-year-old daughter, in this interview w...

Inspector injured as gun misfires at Telangana police academy

“I was informed by doctors that he was safe and could be discharged from the hospital by night,” VK Singh said.

All air travelers required to wear masks from Wednesday

South Korea on Wednesday started requiring all air travelers to wear face masks to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Following a mandate from the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, as of Wednesday the government is requiring all travelers on domestic and international routes to wear masks. Those without masks will be denied boarding. The measure came as an increasing number of peop...

Cognizant offers voluntary separation package for US staff as Covid hits biz

New Jersey headquartered Cognizant has announced a voluntary separation package (VSP) for its US employees. Due to the slowdown in demand and fewer contracts, the company is shedding the number of employees without active projects.

Do you know desert locusts can travel more than 81 miles per day? Here's all you need to know

If you are wondering what exactly are desert locusts, here's the answer...

Explained: What next for HCQ after enrolment freeze?

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine: A recent study in The Lancet had cautioned that the use of a regimen containing hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine (with or without a macrolide) was associated with no evidence of benefit.

Explained: Why Donald Trump wants the US to exit the Open Skies Treaty

The exit from the Open Skies Treaty is the most recent example of important pacts Washington has stepped away from during the Trump presidency, including the Paris Agreement and the Iran nuclear deal.

Tackling evils of fake news, hate speech - The Nation Nigeria

A new study has emphasised the need to counter the advent of fake news and hate speech in Nigeria as well as stem the surge and its damaging ..

Explained: In uncertain times, how search for ‘normal year’ leads to data vacuum

Among Covid-19’s casualties are the postponing of Census operations and undertaking of key official primary surveys necessary for a better understanding of the economy

US: Woman fired after backlash from racist park confrontation

Amy Cooper released an apology through a public relations service Tuesday night, saying she "reacted emotionally and made false assumptions about his intentions".

Asian shares slip as new Hong Kong tensions rise

Hong Kong shares led declines among major regional indexes, with Hang Seng falling 0.46%, though it kept a bit of distance from a two-month low touched on Monday. MSCI's ex-Japan Asia-Pacific index lost 0.12%, with mainland Chinese shares down a similar amount.

Number of lone parent families in Ireland at highest level since 2012

Our single income family numbers are also well above the 16.5% EU average

Oil crosses $35 on signs of improving demand - The Nation Nigeria

OIL prices rose on Tuesday, supported by growing confidence that producers are following through on commitments to cut supplies and as fuel demand picks....

Federal Court says VicForests unlawfully logged rare possum habitat

In a landmark ruling Federal Court delivers scathing criticism of the way Victoria’s state logging agency manages the habitat of two rare marsupials.

Worker stabbed to death in Sharjah

Man succumbed to his injuries on Saturday after being stabbed in the stomach

Popular Irish woman who embraced Shrewsbury dies aged 94

An girl who was a family friend of the Irish revolutionary Michael Collins and settled in Shrewsbury more than half a century ago has died.

Bengal health dept allows OPD-based COVID-19 testing

Emphasising on the need to test more people, the West Bengal Health Department decided on Tuesday to allow a person to be taken to the sample collection unit through the outpatient department (OPD)

Review into escape from Rimutaka Prison reveals flaws in Corrections' practice

"This incident was unacceptable and this should not have occurred."

Amy Cooper: White woman who called police on black man, fired from job

Amy Cooper, the white woman who called police on a black man in the United States of America pretending she was in a distressing situation, has been fired from her job. "Following our internal review of

Medically Vulnerable Immigrants Denied Release From ICE Facility

A group of medically vulnerable immigrants who are being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility with the worst Covid-19 outbreak in the nation cannot be released despite their claims about the risks of contracting the virus, a federal judge in California ruled Tuesday.

Uttarakhand Forest Fires: Devastating Visuals Capture 51.34 Hectares Of Forest Burning

Since the past 4 days, Uttarakhand has been burning as 46 forest fires have been recorded in the northern state. Have a look at the pictures.

‘My mum said, “Why are the police arresting you? You must have done something”: the scandal behind TV's new Windrush drama

The BBC’s Sitting in Limbo tells howAnthony Bryan was sacked, arrested and threatened with deportation. The reporter who broke the story talks to his family and friends about their years of misery

Tory privatisation is at the heart of the UK's disastrous coronavirus response

From PPE to care homes, this crisis has exposed the pernicious role of corporate power in public policy, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Hundreds more security forces sent to the Greek-Turkish border

The Armed Forces and the Hellenic Police are on full alert and vigilant after the new barrage of challenges from Turkey against Greece.

Cassava Piece danger for pedestrians

RESIDENTS OF Cassava Piece in St Andrew are calling for the authorities to address the pedestrian dangers that lurk along the community’s main roadway, which has led to a fatality in the past and caused a scare as recently as last week. The narrow...

Hell for Heaven! - Elderly woman rues deaths of two sons months apart 11 years ago

For 72-year-old Carmel Heaven, things are a far cry from the days when Jermaine Spence, her customs broker son, was completing a construction project at her home in Zambia, St Catherine, with the promise of a better future. Zambia is located on the...

China-Hong Kong standoff: Riot police shield Legislative Council as protests heat up

Police said they had arrested at least 16 people, aged 14-40, involved in crimes including possession of offensive weapons, possession of tools for illegal use and dangerous driving

Oil halts rally near $34 on signs of Russia easing supply cuts

Moscow wants to scale back output curbs in line with the OPEC+ deal

Broseley church turning blue in thanks to NHS

Broseley All Saints Church is set to be say a very special thank you to the NHS tonight when the building turns blue.

Stop North-East troops from using phones, Rep tells DHQ

Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The Vice-Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Mr Ade Adeogun, has criticised troops who record their activities in the wa...

Telford friends drop off goodies for isolating families

A group of friends dressed up as famous characters took a royal trip around their neighbourhood to drop off balloons and goody bags for isolating families.

Council facing complaints over suspension of grass cutting services

Grass cutting services have been suspended in a Black Country borough sparking complaints from residents.

Africa Is Paying Covid-19’s Price In Gold

Over the years, huge mining operations in Africa have generated significant profits for foreign companies. Seeing the potential, the continent’s governments are looking for ways to harness more revenues from the sector in to aid economic development. With coronavirus affecting a lot of industries around the world and nearly crippling economies in its wake, there’s reason to believe that the pandemic will as well mar Africa’s mining, especially the sector of gold. The Ashanti Conundrum AngloGold Ashanti is the third largest gold producer in the world, and the largest in Africa. The company, with 21 operation bases in 4 continents, produced 3.3 Moz and employs 34,263 people in 2019. 2020, however, now proves uncertain for the mining firm as the effects of coronavirus have sent shockwaves throughout the industry.

Answering your vehicle-related queries

Upsized tyresVishal, Mumbai: For my 2017 Honda City, which tyres would be best for city and occasional highway driving: Bridgestone, Michelin or Good Year? Is it advisable to use oversized tyres?You c

Kerosene-filled bottle hurled at policeman’s house in Madurai

There were no injuries or damage reported, and police are investigating the case

Luanda Leaks: Isabel dos Santos to challenge assets seizure

As part of their investigations, the Angolan and Portuguese courts recently ordered the freezing of its bank accounts and the seizure of some of its assets in both countries.

Two officers shot, one flown to hospital after shootout in Anson County, three suspects at-large

The vehicle came to a stop in the Myrtlewood Apartments complex off Myrtlewood Drive. There, the officers and the suspects exchanged gunfire.

Is Russia manipulating food supplies during pandemic?

Russia already dominates global oil – letting them dominate global food during a pandemic would spell disaster for the EU. It would effectively mean the EU, not just depending on Russian energy, but increasingly also on Russian food supply.

Future of Europe Conference: Council urged to move now

MEPs want to launch the delayed two-year event in September, which would require a joint position of the three main EU institutions before summer. EU commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is optimistic about reaching an EU Council's position under the Croatian pres...

Your Hairstyle Can Cost You Your Life In Brazil

Brazil’s Black hair revolution continues — despite increased danger of police violence

After shortages, Britain opens new protective equipment supply lines

LONDON: Britain said on Tuesday (May 26) it had agreed deals with more than 100 new suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to ...

Reading players accept wage deferrals to help soften COVID-19 blow

REUTERS: Reading's first-team players have agreed to defer a "substantial" portion of their wages for three months to help negate the economic ...

Steven Whittaker hailed as Hibs legend as Ivan Sproule explains qualities of 'the big German'

The right back has been released by Hibs with his contract up and old pal Ivan Sproule insists he's a club legend.

Covid-19 fallout: Lower capex by states to weigh on EPC sector

As a result of the disruption caused by Covid-19, States staring at huge revenue deficits could reduce capital expenditure, thereby impacting the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) sector

Shiv Sena hints at split in Maharashtra BJP

Asserting that the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra is stable, Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana on Wednesday hinted that a chunk of BJP MLAs in the State might shift loyalties to the ruling

Gran battered by workmate during rammy at wake in East Kilbride pub

Grant Rankin, 25, admitted assaulting 52-year-old Elizabeth Richardson in Greenhills Bar when they were attending a wake for a colleague at DHL Sainsbury's.

A's, Dodgers cut employees' salaries amid pandemic

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland A’s announced cost-cutting moves Tuesday in response to baseball’s ongoing shutdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 Impact: Boeing expected to announce job cuts in US after aviation sector rocked by plunging travel demand

In April, Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun said the company had “begun taking action to lower our number of employees by roughly 10 percent through a combination of voluntary layoffs, natural turnover and involuntary layoffs as necessary.”

Predicting the course of US-China relations in the post Covid-19 era

Authors: Ayush Banerjee and Dhritiman Banerjee* The coronavirus pandemic is a natural threat to the geopolitical order. And it is needless to state that this majorly affects the currently international paradigm in a manner that the world has not seen before. Although there have been a few instances where pandemics have shaken the mortality rates, […]

SSLC exam starts on a ‘healthy note’; stuck in TN, one student misses out

Federal Court picks up torch in Qantas' stand-down test case

The ruling on whether Qantas and Jetstar illegally stood down engineers during the COVID-19 pandemic could have widespread ramifications for companies around the nation.

No locusts danger to Tamilnadu: Govt

The Tamilnadu government today said locusts which have invaded northern parts of India are unlikely to enter the State and the situation is being monitored continuously. Continue Reading →

Plus Two answer papers evaluation begins in TN, over 40,000 teachers involved

Evaluation of class 12 public exam answer papers, which got delayed due to Covid-19 induced lockdown, commenced across Tamilnadu, except Chennai, from this morning. Continue Reading →

Not Soyinka’s King Babu

Lekan Sote (lekansote@yahoo.com) The most public aspects of this King Babu are his absent-mindedness toward his responsibilities, and his fastidious attendance to details about things that affect ...

LNA Surprised by Claims of 'Russian Aircraft' in Libya - Spokesman

CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Libyan National Army (LNA) believes the US military's statements about the alleged arrival of Russian military aircraft in Libya are strange, LNA...

Stone railing on historic bridge makes way for drainage channel

A large chunk of the stone railing on the bridge connecting the Moti Darwaza of the Golconda Fort to MD Lines has been brought down by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation officials to create a

Pediatricians urge efforts to offset COVID-19 impacts on children from low-income households

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the social, educational and health care disparities already plaguing the nearly 40 million Americans the U.S. Census Bureau estimates are living in poverty.

India’s weekly unemployment rate continues to be over 24%: CMIE

As on May 25, India’s average unemployment stood at 24.5 per cent, where urban unemployment was at 26.3 per cent and rural at 23.7 per cent.

GHMC collects Rs 331 cr property tax so far

Despite the State government extending a five per cent rebate on property tax to all structures, including commercial buildings

GHMC takes up desilting works at brisk pace

With monsoon approaching, GHMC has taken up nala desilting works across Hyderabad at a brisk pace.

No fingerprint for degree admissions: DOST

In view of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, the biometric fingerprint system for degree admissions through DOST has been done away with this year.

AirAsia flight makes emergency landing at RGIA Hyderabad

A major disaster was averted after an AirAsia India flight ferrying 76 people, including six infants, made a safe emergency landing

MBA grad fakes robbery to help ailing lover in Hyderabad

In a rather strange turn of events, an MBA graduate who lodged a complaint that he was robbed of Rs 8.5 lakh on the Hyderabad outskirts

Convene all-party meet on Pothireddypadu issue: BJP

Telangana BJP core committee member and former MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy has demanded that the State government convene

Heatwave: Weatherman sounds ‘stay home’ alert in Telangana

the practice of staying home will be beneficial not just to combat the Covid-19 pandemic but to avoid the scorching sun, which is getting all the more fierce across the State as summer peaks.

Hollister Urban Area's Alternative Approach to Meeting Growing Drinking Water Demand

Thursday, June 25 | 12 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. CT Facing an increasing demand on Drinking Water versus groundwater, the San Benito County Water District, in a joint

Who are your Kildare Covid-19 community superstars?

Let us know who's going out of their way to help in your community

Kildare Gardaí warn about use of bogus windscreen discs

Kildare Gardaí have warned that anybody displaying a fraudulent motor tax, insurance or NCT disc will face penalties.  There have been a number of recent incidences of this crime.  A ...

SSC exams: TS mulls special rooms for those from containment zones

Given the prevailing health crisis, the Education Department is planning to have special rooms in examination centres for students from containment areas while appearing for the pending SSC exams.

Apple Rolls Out Free Fonts From Type Foundries On Mac, Here’s How To Unlock Them

These system fonts are optional, so you’ll have to install them yourself.

Foxtel Launching Complimentary DreamWorks Pop-Up Channel

In conjunction with NBCUniversal International Networks, Foxtel is giving its residential customers exclusive access to a DreamWorks pop-up channel in June at no extra cost.

NYC lacks plan as coronavirus reopening nears, business owners, pols say

Mayor de Blasio said Tuesday NYC remains on pace to begin its coronavirus comeback within weeks if not days, but kept tight-lipped on details, to the frustration of both business owners and elected

Daniel Turner: Biden bows to radical left by pledging to cancel Keystone XL pipeline – Americans would suffer

Joe Biden’s energy policies would create disruptive energy shortages, big energy price increases, an increased dependence on foreign countries outside our hemisphere to meet our energy needs, and a massive increase in unemployment in the U.S. energy industry.

Sikh Front-Line Workers Make Enough Sacrifices. Their Beards Shouldn't Be One.

Religiously worn beards have been subtly framed as an obstacle to the safety of COVID-19 patients.

How Corporations Make Pandemics Deadlier

Lethal new diseases are springing up at alarming rates, and modern globalized capitalism is behind it.

Azam named top African Brand

Azam was on Sunday named one of the most admired African brands.The Azam non-cyclical consumer segment emerged as one of Most Admired African Brands (prompted) in this year’s Brand Africa.

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT and Ryzen 7 3800XT hit 3DMark Fire Strike; talk of higher base and boost clock speeds appears unfounded

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT and Ryzen 9 3900XT have hit 3DMark Fire Strike. Offering incremental improvements over their predecessors, it would appear that they are just better-binned versions of the Ryzen 7 3800X and Ryzen 9 3900X. Talk of 300 MHz higher base clocks and 200 MHz higher boost clocks seems unfounded, too.

Trudeau to co-host United Nations meeting as vote for Security Council seat nears

Canada is seeking one of 10 rotating, non-permanent seats in 2021-22 on the UN’s most powerful branch, which has responsibility for maintaining international peace and security

How VibePay is quietly changing the UK fintech Twitter game

A big challenge facing many UK fintechs has been how to keep their millennial (aged 24-38) and Gen Z (aged 18-24) users engaged with their banking apps.

How failure to embrace the cloud could be the end of Wall Street as we know it

If you work in the financial services industry, you’re forgiven if you’re suffering from a bit of cloud fatigue. The rise of cloud technology and its implications have been hot topics on Wall Street for years now, and rightly so – the benefits are immense and will inform the digital strategy of countless firms in the years to come.

VTA’s suggestion to MSME Minister Gadkari on GECL

Recently Government of India notified the Rs. 3 lakh crore Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) Scheme for Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to assist them surge over the economic distress being faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this GECL scheme, MSMEs borrowers having Rs 25 crores of […]

Mani Ratnam moves from 'Ponniyin Selvan' to another project due to lockdown? - Tamil News - IndiaGlitz.com

Mani Ratnam started his dream project 'Ponniyin Selvan' in 2019 after several attempts in the past.  He assembled one of the biggest star cast in India that includes Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Pra

LG Polymers officials stopped from flying to Seoul

LG Polymers officials from South Korea were stopped by the city police from going to Seoul in a chartered flight on Wednesday morning.

Two dead in freak accident in Vikarabad

Vikarabad: Two persons who were returning after attending a function died when their two-wheeler was hit by a car from behind, tossing them on to the road, only to be run over by another car which was coming in the opposite direction.

New Mexico studies single-payer care amid pandemic

Public officials in New Mexico continue to contemplate a possible transition to single-payer health care in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

US judge refuses again to block Nevada's mail-in primary

A federal judge has again rejected a conservative voting rights group’s bid to block the mail-in primary election now under way in Nevada as part of an effort to guard against spread of the coronaviru

Election rule changes for COVID-19 considered in N.C. House

North Carolina legislators are starting to debate proposed election rule changes this fall so people have wider paths to cast ballots despite COVID-19 health risks.

Joe Biden's disturbing pattern of putting down minorities

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told an African-American talk show host last week:

Brazil envoy to U.S. praises warning, aid despite travel ban

The administration of President Jair Bolsonaro is grateful for a U.S. warning that it intended to deny entry to foreigners arriving on flights from Brazil and for “gifts” to help cope with the COVID-1

Ex-Florida deputy indicted on federal underage sex charges

A former Florida deputy accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl has been indicted on federal charges, authorities said.

Lawyer: Virus is halting progress in Boston kidnapping case

The case against a Rhode Island man accused of kidnapping and killing a Boston woman has been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to his defense.

The government has no right to determine what goods, services or venues are essential

Some of us are willing to take chances and even do

Biden can keep his 'repairs'

During a campaign stop in St. Louis before the coronavirus mercifully put him in lockdown, presumptive Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden bragged,

Lee appoints new judge in Rutherford, Cannon counties

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has appointed Bonita Jo Atwood as a Circuit Court judge for Rutherford and Cannon counties.

Former ITAT president Vimal Gandhi passes away

Former president of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Vimal Gandhi passed away on Sunday, officials of the tribunal said.

Walvis councillor orders businesses' closure

WALVIS Bay urban constituency councillor Knowledge Ipinge has ordered a transport company and a bank to close their premises at the town due to fears of the spread of the coronavirus.

Las Vegas police report details injuries to arrested officers’ kids

The two Metropolitan Police Department officers who were arrested last week on child abuse charges allegedly hit the child with a belt and had been investigated previously.

A century ago, not wearing a mask in Las Vegas could draw a fine

Wearing face masks isn’t just a 21st-century thing. Some localities in Nevada enacted laws requiring citizens to wear masks in public during 1918 and 1919.

Clark County election worker’s COVID-19 case won’t impact primary

A Clark County elections employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis should not impact the upcoming primary election or its result reporting and ballot verification processes.

How to Become an In-Demand Ethical Hacker in 2020

In 2018, 14 million people were victims of identity fraud, and that’s just in the US. As our lives shift more online, identity theft, record breaches, and other crimes are becoming more commonplace. In turn, that means there’s a rising demand for white-hat hackers, the security experts and penetration testers dedicated to keeping cybercriminals at […]

The Dinosaur-Killer Asteroid May Have Hit Earth at 'Deadliest Possible' Angle

This much we knew: some 66 million years ago an asteroid roughly twice the diameter of Paris crashed into Earth, wiping out all land-dwelling dinosaurs and 75 percent of life on the planet.

Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird to host remote 2020 ESPYS

May 26 (UPI) -- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and WNBA standout Sue Bird will host the 2020 ESPY Awards, the network announced Tuesday.

Khammam Municipal Corporation sets up face mask kiosks

Khammam Municipal Corporation has set up face masks dispensing kiosks in Khammam in order to make the masks available to the public

The Irish Times view on: The EPA bathing report

Ireland in position to get massive post-Covid boost with proper water supplies in place

Woman falls into open well, dies in Mahabubabad

A woman labourer died when she fell into a well following a landslide during the construction of a concrete wall for an open well

Facebook shuts down efforts to make site less divisive among users

Facebook have shelved their own research to understand how the social media platform shaped user behaviour and how the company

Egyptian historian sees rising surveillance state

FARID FARIDCAIRO – State surveillance is on the rise globally as governments such as Egypt's take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, warns exiled historian and intellectual Khaled

Actress Bhavana in home quarantine - Malayalam News - IndiaGlitz.com

Actress Bhavana was locked up in Bangalore since the lockdown. Recently, the actress reached her hometown Thrissur, Kerala in a car via Muthanga. 

More than 50 City of Vernon staffers had six-figure salaries in 2019

Wages for the City of Vernon's top staff cost an extra $1.7 million in 2019 as more names were added to the list of those taking home $75,000 or more an

Ellie Goulding shares details of new double album Brightest Blue

The singer-songwriter's fourth album will be released on July 17.

Are Meat-Eating Men More Masculine?

Both men and women strongly associate meat with masculinity, but new research shows that not all men see meat the same way.

Autism vs. Antisocial Personality: The Controversy Continues

The controversy and confusion are needless.

Accept Life Like an Emperor

Marcus Aurelius was emperor of Rome when the Antonine Plague broke out. Discover how he used stoicism to remain calm.

Boeing resumes 737 MAX production at low rate

Boeing resumes 737 MAX production at low rate

Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment

Virus forces transfer of Chino prison inmates

CHINO – (INT) – Officials at the California Institute for Men (CIM) are preparing to transfer more than 600 inmates to other state prisons in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. None of the CIM prisoners to be transferred have tested positive to the virus and will be sent to lock-ups where there have been no coronavirus cases. Nine CIM inmates have died. o There are 923 incarcerated persons with active cases of COVID-19 statewide. o There are currently 130 active CDCR/CCHCS employee COVID-19 cases statewide (272 cumulative; 142 returned to work).

Raila: My deal with Uhuru is on reforms not ‘nusu mkate’

But yesterday, while speaking on Milele FM, Raila dismissed talk of a looming ‘nusu mkate’ government as misguided.

Inland shopping malls gradually reopening

INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – The region’s largest enclosed shopping malls are gradually reopening but with conditions to keep consumers safe. The largest, Ontario Mills, opened Tuesday along with the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside. Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga lists on its website plans to reopen June 1st. San Bernardino’s Inland Center has reopened. Some stores are reopening at Moreno Valley’s Towngate mall. In Temecula, some restaurants and essential businesses are open and curbside pickup is being offered at the Promenade which opened Wednesday. Shoppers are asked to check the websites of their favorite malls before visiting.

Days after refusing to intervene, Supreme Court finally takes suo motu cognisance of human tragedy of migrant workers

Days after refusing to intervene, the Supreme Court has finally decided to take notice of the plight of migrant workers, who've been forced to go through unspeakable miseries due to an unplanned lockdown announced by the Indian government.

Overweight Youth May Face Increased Risk From COVID-19

Are you concerned about your weight but otherwise healthy? Even if you're young, you still need to protect yourself from the coronavirus.

Downing Street condemned over ‘vindictive’ treatment of openDemocracy

Number 10’s ban on openDemocracy asking questions at COVID-19 briefings part of a “Trumpian” attack on press freedom, say free speech campaigners.

The Crown outlines its 'overwhelming' and 'cogent' evidence

The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on ...

Bus driver in his 40s killed in collision in northern Israel - Inside Israel

Bus rams into rear end of truck in deadly collision outside Umm al-Fahm in northern Israel.

Mom hurting from daughter's death wants legislative changes

SHATTERED by the death of her youngest daughter a month ago after she was denied access t...

Latin America now COVID-19 epicentre, says PAHO

The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is now declaring Latin America the new epicen...

Hand sanitiser dispensers for courts, police stations in St Elizabeth

BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — A three-week campaign to raise money and equipment rece...

Offaly GAA club foot turf in the bog for elderly and vulnerable in community

AN OFFALY GAA club has been helping out in the community since the coronavirus pandemic began, and now as summer hits Ireland, there's an important annual job to be done. Members of Daingean GAA club have taken to the bog to foot turf for the elderly and vulnerable in the community-- many of whom would have done the job themselves each summer since they were children but who now have to remain inside to protect themselves from coronavirus. The club have always been community-minded, and their members have been helping the vulnerable with food deliveries, meals on wheels and prescriptions, but the idea to get their athletic members to do the "back breaking" but essential job of footing turf is arguably their most important act yet. Daingean GAA - Turf Footing / Facebook Advertisement Daingean launched their campaign-- called the Turf-a-Thon-- at the beginning of May, calling on vulnerable members of the community to let them know if they needed help. The club wrote on Facebook at the time: "Daingean GAA would…

'Dial-a-pint' delivery service where you can rent your own barman launches in Galway

ANYONE FEELING thirsty? Galway has just gotten its own version of the newly popular pint delivery service, as iconic city pub Monroe's has launched the aptly named 'Dial-a-pint'. As you might have guessed from the name, the Monroe's Dial-a-pint allows you to get freshly poured pints delivered straight to your door-- but there's a bit more to it than that. DIAL-A-PINT (Monroe's Galway) Advertisement Rather than just dropping the pints and going, the pintman van (Yes, that's what it's called) will stay with you for between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how many pints you've ordered, and the bartender will serve you as if you're in a pub. There's a minimum order of ten pints-- no messing around here!-- with a choice of either Guinness or Heineken, so the cider lovers will still be drinking cans for now. Each pint is €6, with free delivery and a free barman included in the deal, which is not too shabby-- and the owners have tested a few pints and confirmed they taste absolutely class. The pintman van is good…

One rule for them, another for you – how the coronavirus became political

THE coronavirus is not political. It is an act of nature. It is random fate. It arrived in these green Irish hills. It arrived on English streets. It arrived in the vast spaces of the USA. It arrived on the warm beaches of Brazil. It arrived everywhere. The world scrabbled to deal with it and even the best made it up as they went along. Advertisement The stark biology of it made us confront the simple, human, fact of our own mortality. It was inevitable, too, that there would be mistakes. Ireland’s death rate, for instance, could have been better. We locked down just that little bit too late. We made mistakes with our nursing homes that constitute a pretty damaging oversight. Each and every death was a sadness and even as I write this, with our first day without a single coronavirus death just announced, we remember that. Yet, just as the virus itself was not political, the response to it clearly was. It cannot be an accident, even to the most willingly biased, that the countries with the worst global death rates…

New York's oldest Irish pub reopens after longest closure in 166-year history

ONE OF New York City’s oldest and most iconic Irish pubs has reopened for business after its longest closure in 166 years of business. McSorley’s Old Ale House in the East Village closed its doors back on March 17, a week after the city’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, postponed the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Though McSorley’s initially continued to operate takeout orders, business proved slow, prompting the bar’s owner to shut the pub entirely. The fact this legendary Irish pub stayed shut for two whole months is a measure of how seriously Covid-19 impacted life in New York – one of the worst-hit US states for coronavirus. Incredibly, McSorley’s previously stayed open during the American Civil War and also through the Spanish flu pandemic of the early 20th century. Advertisement “When John McSorley died in 1910, the bar was shut down for a week. Hurricane Sandy shut the door for a week,” Gregory de la Haba, a bartender and the husband of McSorley’s owner, told Time Out. “This is unprecedented for sure.” Now,…

MLB salary proposal: Explaining the controversial pay cuts owners want players to accept

As MLB tries to figure out a return to action, owners are asking a lot of players.

Gov't steps up pace to have Jamaicans back home

THE Government has announced the broadening of protocols covering the return of Jamaicans...

West Midlands has big fintech opportunity

The West Midlands has the potential to become a major UK fintech hub if it takes an integrated approach to maximising its advantages, according to a report.

Southwest And JetBlue Top Annual List Of Most Satisfying Air Carriers

Travelers flying on Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways will end up relatively more satisfied with their journeys, according to new airline satisfaction data published this morning.

4 Simple Ways Your Business Can Acquire New Customers With Social Media

Many businesses still don't know how to use social media to acquire new, loyal customers. Luckily, some of the most effective methods are incredibly simple.

Licence Check welcomes Government guidance on working safely with vehicles

Licence Check has welcomed updated Government guidance on working safely with vehicles during the Coronavirus pandemic as more businesses look to return to work.

Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) decrease from June 1 2020

HMRC has reduced the advisory fuel rates (AFR) for all engine sizes and fuel type, effective from June 1.

Ford Kuga first drive | less rugged, more efficient: better overall

For the majority of SUV customers, the latest-generation Kuga is a fine choice.

Social distancing 101: Safe Work issues guidance for ECEC about implementation

Following the announcement earlier in the week by the AHPPC that social distancing and venue density guidelines are “not appropriate or practical” in early childhood education and care (ECEC) sites, Safe Work Australia has issued some guidance, specific to early childhood, which may support those in the sector to have a clearer understanding of how measures for adults in the service may be implemented.

University Of Nevada, Las Vegas Business School Answers The Humanitarian Call

In light of the tragedy of the coronavirus, humanitarians like Andre Carrier and Greg Lee, and the Lee family foundation, are bold enough to look for a way to end the pandemic.

The Media And Masks: A Confusing Narrative For Americans

The benefit of the mask, “comes not from shielding the mouths of the healthy but from covering the mouths of people already infected.” This unambiguous scientific message of communal responsibility remains absent from mainstream media which continues to divide Americans over the mask.

Is It Time To Reconsider Judges' Role As Members Of The American Law Institute?

A shift in focus in its Restatements toward law reform and a decision to lobby state legislatures could imperil judges' involvement with the venerable ALI.

Driving Instructors Slam Ministers And Tory MPs For Backing Dominic Cummings’ Defective Eyesight Driving Offense

In subsequent radio and TV interviews, government ministers and Tory MPs have tied themselves in knots supporting Cummings’ law-breaking 30-mile drive to Barnard Castle, County Durham.

Affordable Insulin For Seniors Presents The Playbook To Lower Drug Costs

President Trump announces a plan that will significantly help seniors in the war against rising prescription drug prices, which is an issue that has been particularly hurting older Americans for years, and now more significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Zion Williamson Seeks Protective Order, Calls Inquiry Into Duke Eligibility ‘Invasive’ And ‘Irrelevant’

Zion Williamson has asked a Miami court to issue a protective order to block his former agent's inquiry into his past eligibility at Duke and whether he received any improper economic benefits that would negate his status as a student-athlete under a state law he is invoking to void their contract.

Covid-19 May Accelerate The Digital Divide Among Banks – Digital Leaders Are In The Pole Position

COVID-19 may accelerate the trending digital divide between leaders and laggards in the banking industry, which was already becoming stark by the end of 2019. Over the next two years, this divide may drive industry restructuring and consolidation. Will laggards ever be able to catch up?

How New Jersey Restaurateurs Are Creating A ZoomTown

New Jersey’s restaurateurs learn to pivot in a pandemic.

Gowns 4 Good: Your Graduation Gown Repurposed As PPE

Gowns4Good was recently launched by Nathaniel Moore, a physician assistant working in the ER at the University of Vermont, using repurposed graduation gowns for PPE.

As Europe Unveils “green” Recovery Package, Trans-Atlantic Rift On Climate Policy Widens

The European Union is using the economic downturn to accelerate its clean energy transition. In the US, a surprise new policy that would provide relief to the oil and gas sector shows it has different priorities during the crisis.

Zipline Drones Will Continuously Drop Supplies To Hospital In North Carolina

Granted a waiver to operate due to the coronavirus pandemic, the operation could define how drone delivery works in the U.S. Its usefulness hinges on just how valuable a few pound of air-dropped supplies can be.

Mining Gold in the Workplace Marketplace

Doug Kirkpatrick explains how leaders can help create individualized opportunities for employees in order to find the gold hidden in your workplace.

Meet Aaron Wallace And Lina Gadi: Entrepreneurs Creating Inclusive Haircare Products For Black Men

How two young entrepreneurs went about creating premium haircare products for black men.

Blockchain-Powered Stablecoins Are Maturing Quickly, But The Accounting Needs To Catch Up

Stablecoins have been growing fast, but several accounting questions still need to be addressed to supercharge adoption.

Looking Back On Stephen Curry’s Phenomenal 2015-16 Season

Four years ago, Stephen Curry was in the midst of one historic title run. The 2015-16 season featured 73 wins for the Golden State Warriors, including the most remarkable offensive campaign ever. Just how unstoppable was Curry that year?

Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Pool Gifts

These gifts are guaranteed to make a splash.

48 Years Later NASA’s Apollo 17 Just Found A Moon-Melting Meteorite Of Dinosaur-Killing Size

The formation of ancient rocks on the Moon may be directly linked to large-scale meteorite impacts.

To Resolve A Problem, Stop Struggling And Do These 6 Things

Many business problems seem to persist for a long time without improving. Applying these 6 steps will help you make progress toward a solution.

Doctors In London Using Mixed-Reality Headsets To Treat Coronavirus Patients, Reducing Need For PPE

Doctors at Imperial College London are now using augmented reality headsets to help reduce the number of persons necessary at the bedside, while at the same time enhancing communication, and ultimately reducing usage of PPE by healthcare providers.

Virus outbreak at unnamed business could disrupt reopening

Multnomah County said Wednesday that it hopes to begin reopening in about two weeks, but a mysterious coronavirus outbreak could hinder those plans.

Study shows high prevalence of vaping in U.S. schools

Vaping is most heavily concentrated in U.S. schools with a higher proportion of white students, schools in the South and West, and schools where more students smoke cigarettes, a new University of Michigan study shows.

Jack Link's Snacks worker dies of COVID-19 in South Dakota

An employee at a Jack Link's Protein Snacks plant in South Dakota died after contracting COVID-19, the company reported Tuesday.

Reopening leader says liability protection key in SC

The leader of governor's committee studying how to best reopen South Carolina after the coronavirus said one of the most critical pieces of unfinished business is protecting businesses from lawsuits i

In morgues and shipping containers, Ecuadorians search for lost dead

GUAYAQUIL/QUITO, Ecuador (Reuters) - Dolores Centeno has scoured the morgues and cemeteries of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, for two months searching for her father’s body.

How Kutesa plotted Kavuya family return

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Cop forged victims' statements so he didn't have to waste his time

Policeman who faked documents to end criminal investigations he didn't think were worth bothering with has been ordered to do community work.

Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Queens reopen with social-distancing measures

Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Queens shuttered for months due to the coronavirus outbreak reopened on Tuesday with some changes — including social-distancing signage and mandatory

Guinness crowns record-holders of isolation as legendary list grows

Usain Bolt ran the 100 meters in 9.58 seconds. Dr. Vikas Saini recently put on 10 socks in an official time of 9.23.

Auto companies stare at bleak wholesale numbers in May

After zero sales in April, auto companies are going through a dull May.

Mets’ Marcus Stroman: 2020 MLB season ‘not looking promising’

Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman is losing hope that baseball will be back this summer. “This season is not looking promising,” Stroman tweeted Tuesday after the players union was left disappointed by

Arrests, beatings and dismissals of journalists underline official, corporate arbitrariness: SAMDEN

NEW DELHI, May 26: The South Asia Media Defenders Network (SAMDEN) today cited detention of media professionals in Bangladesh, attacks on journalists in the Punjab, and the dismissal of a pregnant reporter in Assam state as part of a pattern of official and corporate arbitrariness against media in the region.In Bangladesh, SAMDEN noted that the government of Sheikh Hasina Wajed has used the controversial Digital Security Act (DSA), passed in 2018 amid opposition from national, international media and rights groups, to arrest or charge at least 20 journalists over the past month.In one case, a senior journalist vanished in March after a politician from the governing Awami League party filed a criminal defamation case against him. The reporter mysteriously turned up at the India-Bangladesh border nearly two months later and was slapped with three cases under the DSA while senior editor, Matiur Rahman Choudhury of Manabzamin also is accused in the case. SAMDEN underlining the spate of cases against journalists and…

Youth commits suicide

SRINAGAR, May 26: A youth allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself inside his home at Mahrajpora area of north Kashmir’s Sopore town.The deceased was identified as 30 year old Azad Ahmad.As the family members found him hanging, they immediately rushed him to sub-district hospital Sopore where doctors declared him brought dead.An officer while confirming the incident said a case has been registered in police station Sopore.The official added that after post-mortem the body of the deceased was handed over to family for last rites.

UN experts call on governments to protect rights of migrants during pandemic

UN experts call on governments to protect rights of migrants during pandemic

Woman with walker awarded $55K after B.C. RCMP officer 'assaulted and battered' her

A B.C. woman who uses a walker for mobility has been awarded $55,000 in damages after a judge determined she was "falsely arrested, falsely imprisoned, assaulted and battered" by an RCMP officer in the province's north.

3 injured in a mysterious blast at Tosamaidan

SRINAGAR, May 26: Three persons were injured in a mysterious blast at Tosamaidan, an old artillery training area of army, in Budgam district today.Officials said a mysterious explosion occurred at Tosamaidian area this afternoon in which three people sustained injuries, one of them critical. "In the incident, three persons suffered injuries and have been taken to nearby primary health centre where the condition of one among them is said to be critical," they said.Reports said a police team reached at the spot and the nature of blast is being ascertained. It may be recalled that Tosamaidan was used by the army as an artillery training area for its men for many years up to 2014 and in May 2018 it was thrown open for public.

Can Humanism Survive the Onslaught of Hate?

"In another incidence one worker, who had a differently-abled child, took the bicycle of another person, leaving a touching letter of apology, saying that he was helpless as he has to travel with his children and there is no other means. Many a people reported it as a theft of the bicycle while the owner of the bicycle, Prabhu Dayal took it in a stride."Lately when India is undergoing the massive crisis of the Corona epidemic and the offshoots of its mishandling, we have also seen the pandemic being used to demonise a particular community in India. These hate mongers, operating through powerful medium of TV, and widespread social media which also has resorted to Fake news has intensified the Hate against religious minority. In this vast phenomenon, it seemed that all is lost as far as amity between people of different religions is concerned. Despite this broad generalisation one feels happy when one comes to know of few incidents where religious communities come forward to help each other.The most touching such…

Animals killed, house damaged in shelling on Poonch LoC

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