ESRI warns against austerity measures in short-term as economy heals from the pandemic

The think-tank has sketched the likely impact of the virus across a range of Irish economic indicators.

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Liberia: Political Parties Differ Over Request to Postpone Referendum, Senatorial Midterm Election

Monrovia – The Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, Senator Varney Sherman(Unity Party, Grand Cape Mount) on Wednesday invited political parties on Capitol Hill to hold discussions on finding the best solution to request the postponement of a referendum and the Senatorial Midterm elections, schedule for later this year, from the National elections Commission (NEC). Some of […]

Telangana: Denied burial over Covid-19 fear, Muslim man finds place in Hindu graveyard

A Muslim man who died of a heart attack had to be buried in a Hindu graveyard near Hyderabad after mutawallis (caretakers) of six graveyards denied h

Instagram adds ways for online video stars to earn money

Facebook Inc's Instagram app on Wednesday rolled out new tools enabling people to make money off the videos they post, as it competes for creative ...

Russell Westbrook Cursed Out His Friend That Demanded He Get A Haircut ‘F–k You’ (VIDEO)

Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook doesn’t want to be told to get a haircut. Everybody has been at home quarantining…

Nizamuddin gathering: Why no curbs on TV channels circulating fake news? SC asks

NEW DELHI, May 27: The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on those instigating law and order issues by telecasting fake news and wanted to know from the Centre and the Press Council of India (PCI) to respond in two weeks on the action taken against such news channels.Telling the Centre not to let people instigate law and order issues, a bench comprising Chief Justice Sharad A. Bobde, and Justices A.S. Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy told the Centre that "these are the things that later become law and order issues when not checked."Chief Justice Bobde asked the petitioners to implead the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) – the apex body of visual media - as a respondent. The court orders came on a batch of petitions by Jamiat Ulama -i-Hind, DJ Halli Federation of Masaajib Madaaris & Waqf Institute, Abdul Kuddus Laskar, and the Peace Party drawing attention to the alleged fake news carried by certain news channels in the wake of Nizamuddin Markaz congregation that had sparked anxiety about the spread of…

How Very Fkn Dare ‘MasterChef’ Break My Goddamned Heart By Making Reynold Cry

Are you happy? Are you happy with what you've done??

Recalling a pioneer of modern political economy

Alberto Alesina, the Nathaniel Ropes Professor of Political Economy and a member of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), died at age 63.

Qantas wins Australia’s trust, but caution it might fall from grace

Qantas is the fairytale story emerging from early pandemic polling, leveraging its 'mercy flights' to catapult into Australia's third most trusted brand –

Exclusive: Ex-Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt says ‘door to Israeli-Palestinian negotiations remains open’

CHICAGO: Jason Greenblatt, the architect of US President Donald’s Trump’s Middle East peace vision, says peace is still possible if Palestinians abandon their rejection of the plan and negotiate with Israel. In an exclusive interview with the Arab News, Greenblatt, who served as White House’s Middle East envoy, said that negotiations could even impact Israel’s plans to annex

Changing marquees at MGM hotels signal Strip’s reopening

Signs of casino reopenings started to appear Wednesday on the Las Vegas Strip as MGM Resorts International and other companies prepared to begin operations again.

The Period Sci-Fi Drama The Vast of Night Has a Fascinating Origin Story

There’s no way The Vast of Night is made by a first-time filmmaker. There’s just no way. It’s so beautifully constructed. So expertly shot. So tactfully acted. It’s the work of a talent with years and years of experience under their belt, right? Wrong. And we had a chance to speak with the person behind it all.

Where to Find the Best Music to Tune Out While You Work

Having the right soundtrack is key to getting stuff done, but it can be tough to find the balance between jams that lull you to sleep and earworms that distract you with their catchy choruses.

Scott Disick and Sofia Richie have reportedly broken up after 3 years of dating

Scott Disick, 37, and Sofia Richie, 21, have reportedly ended their three-year relationship, E! News and Us Weekly confirmed on Wednesday.

Second-hand clothing business in Cork ‘used as front for drug distribution’

A second-hand clothing business in Ringaskiddy was being used as a front for a major drug distribution business, it was alleged on Wednesday

Jerry Nadler slammed paper ballots as ‘extremely susceptible to fraud’ in 2004

A recently unearthed video clip shows House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler — who last week took President Trump to task for slamming Michigan’s mail-in ballot push —

Police, army yields to Wike’s directive, remove barricade from Ikoku market

The Police and the Nigerian army have yielded to the directive of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on the opening of Ikoku spare parts market after about two months of shutdown.

Derek Jeter doubts nearly forced Yankees into unthinkable Mariano Rivera trade

In a weeklong series, The Post is looking at alternate realities in New York sports. We are examining “what if” scenarios for our teams, reversals of fortune that would have radically changed not

How Fashion Brands Are Shifting Their Pride Plans During Coronavirus

With governors implementing stay-at-home orders in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the way people celebrate has changed dramatically. Birthdays and weddings, for example, are mostly being acknowledged virtually with zoom parties or…

WATCH: Final panel discussion in Trinity's “Rethinking Democracy” series

"Democracy Without a Public Sphere” is the final installment in Trinity Long Room Hub at Trinity College's five-part "Rethinking Democracy" series.

No university bailout for international students

Australia’s universities continue to cry poor over the reduction in international student numbers, signaling heavy financial and job losses:

Vicar quits after “sex acts and inappropriate texts” with parishioner’s wife

Rev John Girtchen, 66, is now moving out of his vicarage in Lincolnshire after church bosses said his conduct during the affair was “contrary to Church teaching on marriage”

Thredbo ski resort reopening in June with new social distancing rules

The snow season will look very different this year with capacity halved to allow for physical distancing.

CBC reveals fall/winter lineup including 'Battle of the Blades,' 'Lady Dicks'

TORONTO - "Battle of the Blades" won't have a live audience. And "Family Feud Canada" is searching virtually for season 2 contestants.But the two shows, alo

The best baby monitors

A baby monitor is an essential item for new parents. We tested and researched audio, smart, and video baby monitors to find the best ones you can buy.

10+ Celebrities That Have Favorite Pieces of Clothes They Totally Wear Out

In order to remain trendy, you have to change your wardrobe regularly, and also not wear the same outfit too many times. Of course, it’s probably hard for an ordinary person to follow this rule, but celebrities are different. They have a wide range of clothes, shoes, and different accessories to choose from, but even they have pieces that they really love.

Melbourne Allegedly Has A Poo Jogger Of Its Very Own According To Grot CCTV Footage

An Albert Park resident says a man dropped trou, and something else, in a community garden.

Broadwind Has Towering Potential And A Not So Towering Valuation

Broadwind's 1Q20 report was stronger than expected. In the wake of the quarterly call we spoke with the company to address a few additional questions we had. We

Cleveland Browns Offered Jadeveon Clowney The ‘Most Money’ He’s Seen In Free Agency

(Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) The Cleveland Browns continue to be the rumored favorites to sign free agent defender Jadeveon…

Salman Khan’s ‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’ to take Aamir Khan’s Christmas slot?

Salman Khan’s ‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’, directed by Prabhudheva, has not been able to keep its date this Eid, due to the coronavirus outbreak and the resulting lockdown in India. It seems he actor and director may be now eyeing a Christmas 2020 release, which is currently reserved for Aamir Khan’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’. […]

TRUMP Cartoon Restored After CBLDF Campaign

And back online.

Red Hat Runtimes adds Kubernetes-native Quarkus Java stack

Red Hat’s middleware platform for cloud-native apps now incorporates Java microservices technology

Wall Street Close: Bulls holding the reigns still and defying gravity

US benchmarks impressed yet again on the bid as a classic case of fear of missing out could well be drawing the less committed, or late decision-makin

Officials urge caution after holiday weekend parties

Officials in St. Louis County and Kansas City are asking people who failed to follow social distancing guidelines over the holiday weekend to self-quarantine.

Iranians outraged by father who killed teen daughter

The killing of an Iranian teen by her father after she eloped with an older man sparked outrage on Wednesday, with local media.

Oil slides on OPEC, Russia uncertainty

Russia is sending mixed signals ahead of the meeting in less than two weeks between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies.

Free drive-thru testing for coronavirus, antibody will be offered on Big Isle this weekend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Premier Medical Group is offering free drive-thru screening and testing for COVID-19 on Friday in Kona, and Saturday in Waikoloa. Antibody testing will also be available to those who meet specific criteria at both events.

Coronavirus Scotland: Couples separated by lockdown should be allowed to meet for sex, health expert says

COUPLES who live apart should be allowed to meet for sex as lockdown is relaxed, a public health expert says. Professor Linda Bauld’s plea came as Nicola Sturgeon is set to say pals can meet outdoo…

Boomers Trump, Biden rack up supporters among millennials and Gen Z on Snapchat

Biden’s followers get to try on his aviator sunglasses filter, while Trump’s fans massively share his team’s videos mocking opponents gaffes

Medical investigator still puzzled by Brittany's Murphy death

The star died of 'natural causes' back in 2009.

Springwatch fans left in hysterics at Steve Backshall's awkward 'beaver' blunder

Oops!

Walking with my baby; an eclectic ‘MixTape’; and taking people back to the ballgame

Stories from Harvard faculty, students, and staff about work and life in the pandemic.

A 3-Tonne Cluster Of Unflushable Shit Formed In Mackay & Engineers Blame TP Panic Buying

Disgustang.

Antonio Brown Catching Balls From Dwayne Haskins Sparks Redskins Rumors (VIDEO)

Dwayne Haskins has caught the attention of one of the most prolific and polarizing wide receivers of this generation, Antonio…

Minnesota Vikings Release Strong Statement After The Death of George Floyd By Cops (PIC)

(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Protesters have crowded the streets everyday on the Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd lost consciousness…

Edelstein nominates Hezi Levy nominated for Health Ministry director - Inside Israel

Health Minister taps Barzilai University Medical Center director Prof. Hezi Levy to replace Moshe Bar Siman Tov as Health Ministry director.

'Modern Warfare' Season 4 maps: Scrapyard expected to join MW2 reboots in next release

Here are the latest rumors on what's to come in the next season of COD, including its release date and map additions.

'Modern Warfare' tracer rounds: How to get the guns included in purple pack

It's a purple party in

A white venture capitalist threatened to call the police on a group of black men in a Minneapolis gym, and a video of the incident is trending, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Tom Austin, a venture capitalist, later apologized and said a building manager's email previously flagged concerns of non-tenants using the gym.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Tendulkar reminded of childhood seeing Lara's son's batting grip

Tendulkar reminded of childhood seeing Lara's son's batting grip: West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara shared a video of his son playing cricket with a plastic bat. The .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Seaborne patrol

The Philippine Coast Guard seaborne patrol along the vicinity waters off Cebu hands out relief supplies to small fishermen while ensuring the implementation of the policies concerning GCQ to promote public health and safety amid COVID-19 pandemic.

First baby koala born in Australian wildlife park since devastating New South Wales bushfires

(CNN) — A wildlife park in Australia is celebrating the arrival of its first baby koala since bushfires devastated the area. The baby koala — known as a joey...

Filing annual returns: LIRS extends deadline to June 30

Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, has extended the deadline for filing of Annual Tax Returns to June 30 due to Coronavirus pandemic

Megan Boswell appears before a judge on charges of false reporting

Megan Boswell is set to be arraigned Thursday after being indicted on 11 counts of false report charges.

Westgate shooting suspect charged with attempted murder among 41 counts

Charges against the accused Westgate mass shooter now include attempt to commit first degree murder.

Tourism business reopens cautiously in Jefferson County

The Chamber of Commerce promotes safer steps for tourism businesses reopening by encouraging the Tennessee Pledge.

FBI investigating 'Zoom bombings' involving child sexual abuse

The FBI announced Wednesday that it is seeking information on victims of so-called “Zoom bombings” that contain videos of child sexual abuse, calling such instances a “violent crime.”

‘I have ruled’: First SA virtual Q&A of ministers, with some old tactics

Wednesday’s ministerial Q&A was a first for South Africa’s national legislature, and has been in the planning for at least two weeks.

AMC Theaters Upgraded From 'Sell' to 'Neutral' as Analyst Says Bankruptcy Risk Has 'Subsided'

Company's fair value estimate was also raised from $1 to $5

Tour of Duty, an ill-conceived idea

The proposal, now under consideration of the army and the government, to offer a short tenure of three years in the service, called Tour of Duty (ToD), for young people on a voluntary basis is not a well-conceived idea, and will not meet the objectives claimed for it. The details of the proposal are still not clear, and only a broad outline of the scheme is available now. The Chief of Defence Staff and the army chief have mentioned it in positive terms.

Microsoft’s new Trove app is designed to help you get paid for your pictures

AI projects live and breathe data, and Microsoft’s latest Garage project is designed to connect photographers who take pictures with data scientist who want to pay them for their collection. Trove is an app for iOS and Android that provides people with an opportunity to contribute to AI projects by submitting photos that developers can […]

Kristen Bell and Lake Bell Crashed a Mommy and Me Class With Plenty of Unfiltered Toddler Talk

Kristen Bell and Lake Bell teamed up to take over a "mommy and me" class for Ellen DeGeneres's Momsplaining series.

Megan Fox Steps Out & Grabs Coffee In 1st Pics Since Heartbreaking Brian Austin Green Split

Megan Fox has been seen in the first pics since her split from Brian Austin Green. The stunning actress was photographed on a coffee run.

Vodka Logos

The logo on Jim Beam’s Pucker flavored vodka products, which featured colored lip prints, did not infringe on a similar logo for Johnny Love Vodka products, the Ninth Circuit ruled, finding there was not a likelihood of confusion. Both products coordinated the color of the lips with the flavors of the vodka. 

WWE Raw viewership down again, but key demo still performs well

Despite featuring a title match and several strong segments, WWE Raw's average viewership suffered a drop!

Gadget Review – Audio-Technica ATH-CLR100BT: The perfect audio companion

This pair of headphones delivers crystal clear audio for seven hours on a single charge

Sing a song of subversion: US funded Venezuela rock bands to dent Chávez

Partially redacted grant application shows scheme involved paying 10 groups to write songs promoting ‘freedom of expression’

Jeremy Corbyn is pictured 'flouting social distancing rules as he stops to chat with passer-by while making trip to riverside beauty spot to celebrate 71st birthday'

The snapshot, posted to Facebook, reportedly shows the former Labour leader standing close to passer-by Joe Neary on Tuesday as he made a trip to a riverside beauty spot.

Fox rescued after getting its head stuck in a car wheel

How did he manage to do that?!

A barber who never misses CAPS United’s matches

He stashes all match day tickets he purchases in a big locker in his house. Each ticket is accompanied by a date-stamped photograph and the result of that particular game.

“Slick” Julia Lyons: The Con Artist Who Posed as a Nurse During the 1918 Flu Pandemic—Then Robbed Her Patients

When Chicago was in desperate need of at-home nurses, one dastardly schemer named Julia Lyons saw an opportunity to turn a profit.

COVID-19: More than 7,000 workers matched to new jobs under NTUC’s Job Security Council

SINGAPORE: More than 7,000 workers who were either furloughed or retrenched due to the COVID-19 pandemic have taken up new roles with the help of ...

Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E Announced at 999 yuan ($139)

Today, Xiaomi announced a new smart door lock dubbed as the Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E. It has the highest C-level lock core and costs 999 yuan.

Going the distance by bus through a pandemic

Mary Pierson boarded a nearly empty L.A. Metro bus at the corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Riggin Street in Monterey Park one recent afternoon.

Inside Aborted Live-Action POWER RANGERS Show with JASON DAVID FRANK and Dark DRAKKON Timeline

What almost was.

The ‘Amazon’ of artisan food: Online markets link local producers and shoppers

Artisan food producers are selling their goods at virtual marketplaces.

Satellite images reveal China is dramatically increasing airbase near Indian border: photos

BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – New satellite images that were obtained by India’s New Delhi Television (NDTV) station showed the Chinese military dramatically increasing their Ngari Gunsa Airbase in the western region of Tibet near the Indian border. According to the NDTV report, the satellite images show major construction being done at this base, which is located just 130 miles away from Pangong Lake, the same area where the Chinese and Indian forces clashed earlier this month. The first image that was posted by NDTV, dated April 6th, 2020, showed a new airstrip with a single, small terminal area. Meanwhile, the second photo, which was taken on May 21st, 2020, showed that the base’s size had been doubled, with either a new taxiway or a second tarmac. #China Expands 'Ngari Gunsa' Airbase Near #Ladakh (just 200 kilometres away from the #Pangong Lake), J-16 Fighter Jets On Tarmac. pic.twitter.com/5pQAkv8AJd — IDU (@defencealerts) May 26, 2020

2020 Children’s Day: NOA-FCT, BPW urge parents to educate youngsters living with disability on COVID-19 safety measures

 A call has been made to Nigerian parents and caregivers in the society to educate children living with disabilities on appropriate measures..

Nothing Will Stop Maserati From Reinventing The Brand

The forthcoming rear-mid-engine Maserati MC20 is a huge symbolic gesture for the storied trident brand, con...

DA retrenches staff but denies it has money trouble

Shortly after the elections last year, the party retrenched 51 employees after a poor performance at the polls.

They laughed at me but I did it first! - Davido says as his song Fall is certified gold in the US

Davido’s Fall has been certified Gold in the United States. The singer shared the news on his Twitter page and bragged about being the first to achieve the feat

Some hairdressers 'living hand to mouth', court hears in bid to reopen salons

Some hairdressers are living hand to mouth and are pleading for the ability to earn an income, the Western Cape High Court heard in an urgent court application.

OALLERY Is Selling a Series of Rare Futura Artworks

Unseen pieces from the Futura Laboratories x HUMAN MADE 2019 collaboration.

Korn’s 10 Best Music Videos – Ranked

Nu-metal legends Korn have made some absolute classic videos over the years – here are the 10 best!

iOS 13.5 Stacked Up Against iOS 13.4.1 in a Speed Test Comparison – Video

If you're resisting to upgrade, here's how iOS 13.5 compares against iOS 13.4.1 in a speed test comparison on older and new iPHone models/

Rookie girl group Weeekly pranked by 1theK, and PlayM staff members

Members of rookie girl group Weeekly were pranked by 1theK & PlayM Entertainment staff members. APink's "little sisters" expected to hav…

Clearing Dispatch’s False Information About Itaewon 97 liners

[POST]The first debate started about “Itaewon idols” was after a tweet of a witness account circulated and then articles written about the…

Lovelyz members shine in Woollim Entertainment's new trailer for 'Relay'

Woollim Entertainment artists will be releasing their very first agency-wide song and Lovelyz is the latest group to star in their individual trailer.…

Rapper Desiigner Steps Up During Outbreak, Declares Rent Relief for His Tenants

Rapper Desiigner has rolled up his sleeves to help out during COVID-19 as an artist and landlord. He released a new single called "Survivor," and portions

Pakistan Considers Reimposing Lockdown After Eid Celebrations

Pakistan may be forced to reinstate a coronavirus lockdown amid a surge in new cases following the end of the Eid al-Fitr.

John Krasinski Insists He Didn’t Sell Out Some Good News: It ‘Wasn’t Sustainable’

John Krasinski defended his decision to sell Some Good News to Viacom, saying that it wasn’t sustainable for him to keep doing.

Aneesh Chaganty Is Living in His Parents’ House, Contemplating a Searching Sequel

He’s not writing or directing the sequel anymore. Instead, he’s focusing on a new heist movie and pitching a new TV show, too.

India lockdown diary, Day 64: Kerala village uses umbrella to combat covid; Techie on mission to find jobs for migrants, and more

Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 64 of lockdown.

Britain’s Got Talent contestant Souparnika Nair impresses AR Rahman

AR Rahman shared the clip of Souparnika's performance on Britain's Got Talent. The 10-year-old got a standing ovation from the crowd and the judges.

Veteran Odia actor Bijay Mohanty hospitalised

Bijay Mohanty, an Odia cinema stalwart, made his acting debut with Chilika Teerey (1977). The actor is presently hospitalised in Hyderabad.

Lauren Goodger 'breaks lockdown rules' to attend party but then 'pretends she wasn't there'

Lauren Goodger was pictured at her friend's son's birthday party but then pretended she wasn't there, it's claimed

BREAKING: Abuja Group obtains nomination form for Obaseki

Obaseki Mandate Forum (OMF), an Abuja based group on Wednesday obtained nomination forms for the re-election of Godwin Obaseki in Edo state...

The Trip Aboard Carnival Cruises Stock Will Be Stormy

There is a new normal coming so CCL stock will have to face a new reality. This is especially true if there is a delay in the vaccine.

Colourful rosy maple moth sends hearts aflutter in newfound social media stardom

With its fuzzy body and unique pink and yellow-coloured wings, a North American moth has social media users atwitter after photos of the species were shared online.

Little boy from Devon tells BoJo he is 'very cross' about Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip

The Torquay seven-year-old says it's just not fair the Dominic Cummings gets to go out while everybody else had to stay home

Northam to approve northern Virginia reopening plan as data trend in right direction

Northern Virginia counties are ready to enter phase one of reopening as relevant data continues to trend in the right direction, Gov. Ralph Northam announced.

Timepass with Gautham Menon | 'There will be an explosion of medical thrillers now'

The free-wheeling conversation organised by The New Indian Express also saw Gautham touch upon content for digital platforms, something that he wished more filmmakers would take to.

Delhi's peak power demand clocks seasons' highest of 5,464 MW

Delhi's peak power demand clocks seasons' highest of 5,464 MW: With the ongoing heat wave and the temperature soaring every passing day, peak power demand in the capital touched .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

German firm introducing game-changing solar-wind-wave energy platform

A German power firm will launch demonstrations of a one-of-a-kind, triple-threat power generating platform off Iraklio, Greece, later this year.

Memorial Day weekend crowds, rain-soaked Missouri river results in 23 rescues, 1 drowning death

The city of Noel Fire Department said on Facebook that a total of 23 river rescues were made over the three-day weekend, including 21 on Saturday alone. 

Nokia 9.3 PureView leaked Specifications, Release Date, Photos, Price

This is the dedicated page for the upcoming Nokia Android Flagship smartphone, Nokia 9.3 PureView 5G. You can check out the leaked/rumored specifications, features, images, videos related to Nokia 9.3 PureView in detail on this page.

Edmond's Armstrong Auditorium announces 2020-2021 Performing Arts Series lineup

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Armstrong Auditorium will follow the state’s health guidelines. Tickets will be fully honored if any of the shows are postponed, according to a news release.

THE BIG READ: Food inflation looms as US meat industry tries to restart

Stuffed into a meat factory like a pack of sardines with little space to move.

‘Fantastic ambassador’ for air ambulance wins top prize for volunteering efforts

A Suffolk volunteer is celebrating after winning an award for volunteering with the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) after only two years of fundraising.

"Unprecedented move": Russia envoy to OSCE trying to interrupt Ukrainian speech on Crimea

Unfortunately, Ukraine's dialogue with Russia has turned into a monologue, a Ukrainian MP said earlier.

BJP, JSP launch ‘Vizagnot for sale’ campaign

‘It is imprudent to sell away prime land for doling out freebies’

Rajapaksa’s office responds to report

Responding to the report ‘Sri Lanka will not tolerate targeting of war heroes: Gotabaya Rajapaksa' published on May 20 in The Hindu, the office of the President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, h

Golden Globes Announces Rule Changes For 2021 Awards

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced some big rule changes in the qualifications required for Golden Globe nominations in some categories. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the latest rule changes follow on the heels of earlier changes that suspended its requirement that a film must premiere theatrically in order to be considered, a rule change…

Revolutionary changes made in A.P.’s education sector: Minister

Welfare schemes will help underprivileged students chase their dreams, he says

Hospitality sector in the Nilgiris may see 70% slide in revenue

Lockdown coincided with peak season for tourism

Application date for RIMC exam extended

The last date for submission of applications for the entrance exam of Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, has been extended till June 15. The exam, scheduled to be held on June 1 and 2

As cases shoot up, more health workers fall prey

The influx of NoRKs poses a challenge to State’s health-care system

Brok Weaver clears up alleged dog fighting video: ‘I don’t have that kind of heart’

Brok Weaver denies taking part in an orchestrated dog fight that left his pet with a partially missing ear.

KMC sets up kiosks to offer ₹10-a-mask

Move to provide livelihood to women SHGs who produced thousands of masks

Case registered for spreading false information

The Hassan city police registered a case against a person who allegedly recorded and circulated a video revealing the identity of a COVID-19 patient, accusing her of hiding information about her trave

FCI transports huge amount of grains by rail

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has transported 3.42 lakh metric tonnes of food grains by train to West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnata during the lockdown, said FCI AGM (General) B. Ranga

Revealed: Plymouth Argyle's new home kit for the 2020/21 season

The Pilgrims' strip will be available online from Thursday

YLW takes dramatic hit

Kelowna International Airport hasn't seen passenger numbers this low in decades.

Crash knocks off hydrant

Emergency crews are dealing with a single-vehicle crash on West Kelowna's Boucherie Road where a van knocked off a fire hydrant.

Taking a break for beauty

Virtual, 30-minute art breaks organized by the Harvard Art Museums are designed to help doctors briefly disengage from the pressures and stresses of their work in the age of coronavirus.

'Jootam Phenk': Gulabo Sitabo's New Song Captures Quirks Of Mirza & Baankey

Veteran actor Piyush Mishra has crooned the song 'Jootam Phenk' for Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer 'Gulabo Sitabo'.

Iron Mountain: Strong Operating Results Despite COVID-19

Iron Mountain recently declared its dividend in line with the previous, which is excellent news in a difficult economic environment such as the one we are curre

Couple fights to save 2 children, require $1.2M In 2 weeks - Communicated Content

They still need to raise $1.2 Million. $650,000 is due May 31st, right after Shavuos holiday.

JUDGES 4:4

Throughout Jewish history, many women have followed the example of Devora, described in this verse as both a prophetess and a judge, by taking positions of leadership on behalf of their people. One example dates to the early Renaissance period, when another Jewish woman emerged as a great leader of her people. At the time,…

Upcoming Tata HBX Micro-SUV Expected To Get 1.0L Turbo Petrol Engine

Tata HBX micro SUV is the second model underpinned by the ALFA platform and it is expected to go on sale later this year to rival Maruti Suzuki S-Presso and Mahindra KUV NXT

‘Tenet’ Was the First Fortnite Trailer Premiere but It Won’t Be the Last

Hollywood chased video game IP for decades, but it turns out that the most valuable element may be the players themselves.

Andhra High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against YSR Congress MP, 48 Others For Threatening Judges

A series of verdicts, apparently against political vested interests, have irked AP ruling party leaders.

Govt. to foot quarantinebill of needy returnees

Centre’s directive caused confusion: CM

“I still go to hospital everyday due surgery complications” – Omohtee calls out Med Contour for wishing her a happy birthday

Popular Twitter user, Omohtee has called out Med Contour for uploading her picture to wish her a happy birthday amid claims she is still suffering from complications gotten from plastic surgery carried put in the

Mohammed bin Rashid accepts credentials of several non-resident ambassadors

These non-resident ambassadors belong to countries friendly to the UAE

Vettel to retire or take sabbatical, Carlos will not be a subservient No.2 at Ferrari, says Karun Chandhok

Formula 1 expert and former racer Karun Chandhok sees four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel taking either a sabbatical next year or walk into retirement after finding himself without a drive for

Twitter is fighting over the best gangster movies

Who’s the 'King' of the mobster movies?

Buni to test landing completed Yobe cargo airport

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state; has said that ‘test landing’ of multi-billion naira Damaturu International Cargo Airport is slated for

Himachal BJP president Rajeev Bindal resigns amid health scam row

In a resignation letter sent to BJP president J P Nadda, Bindal stated that he was tendering his resignation on high moral grounds as some people were dragging the party's name in the alleged corruption case.

Asha Negi Opens Up About Going Through Depression After Facing A Series Of Professional Failures

Asha Negi is currently basking in the success of the second season of her web-series, Baarish 2. However, this wasn’t the case a few years ago for the Pavitra Rishta alum. The actress in a recent chat with Pinkvilla has revealed that she suffered from depression after the failure of her two TV shows.

Mary Elmes: Documentary On Newstalk

"It’s estimated that at least 80 children were directly saved by Mary Elmes. She never sought a...

De Blasio doesn’t have detailed plan to reopen NYC restaurants, bars

Mayor Bill de Blasio talked at length Wednesday in response to a question about his plan to reopen the city's restaurants and bars.

Bitcoin’s bounce back over $9,000 masks a potential downtrend

Bitcoin rose as much as 3.7 per cent to $9,190 in New York trading on Wednesday.

Lagos moves Agege-Pen Cinema Bridge completion date by 3 months

The Lagos State government has said the Agege-Pen Cinema would be completed in September 2020. This is away from the earlier June 2020 announced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Ordinary-looking house is hiding a surprise in every room with sword, stuffed stag’s head and gold bedroom

THIS ordinary-looking house is hiding a host of eye-catching secrets. The grade II listed building offers a “new surprise in every photo” and comes complete with a stuffed stag’s …

Dortmund falls short again, losing to Bayern in key match

The raucous home support was silent and the Yellow Wall was invisible, all because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Slain UNC student’s mother hopes new documentary will shed light on unsolved murder: ‘I need to keep going for her’

Connie Hedgepeth is hoping someone will finally come forward and reveal what really happened to her daughter

Have US equities finally peaked relative to European equities?

Have US equities finally peaked relative to European equities?

Mum shares hack to cut cake perfectly every time and it's blowing people's minds

A video showing the method one mum uses to cut cake has racked up more than 5.5 million views after being posted to TikTok as others vowed to start using the technique themselves

Seagate expands gaming SSD line with 120 series FireCuda

Unlike the PCIe 4.0-based FireCuda 520, the new 120 series isn't going for blistering fast speeds, but it's 560MB/s reads and 540MB/s writes reach the limit of what SATA III can offer and should be perfectly adequate for playing games…

Police forces across Canada expand ballistics imaging efforts, driven by slowdown in RCMP testing

Ballistics imaging helps police determine if one gun was used in multiple shootings

Bob Dylan Says ‘Pop Entertainment Means Nothing To Me’

Pop music is not doing much for Bob Dylan. Dylan, 79, sat down with American Songwriter and expressed his thoughts about popular entertainment. The "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" singer tried not to paint the artist or the genre with a broad stroke but expressed some of its more problematic aspects. RELATED: G-Eazy Tackles Bob Dylan…

Elizabeth Banks And John Michael Higgins Reunite For Mini ‘Pitch Perfect’ Reunion

Elizabeth Banks and John Michael Higgins had a mini "Pitch Perfect" reunion, in character, this week. The actors, who starred as John Smith and Gail Abernathy-McKadden-Feinberger in the beloved films, reprised their roles while surprising NASCAR legend Dale Earnhart Jr. by helping to commentate on an old race. RELATED: Chris Pratt And Elizabeth Banks Revisit Their…

Cat and three tiny kittens found dumped inside carrier bag in Salford

The RSPCA fears more animals will be abandoned during lockdown

A crash and burn fest

Instead of soaring, Betaal’s shaky narrative falls apart, just like its zombies

Shiva Texyarn launches reusable ‘Smiley’ masks

Firm producing 10,000 pieces a day

Salman Khan is pleased with the overwhelming response to his new song

Eid is Salman Khan’s festival at the theatres.  Some of his biggest hit films have been released on this day.  But because of the lockdown, Salman’s Eid release this year, Raghu: Your Most Wanted Bhai has been postposed indefinitely. 

Rowan Public Health Director concerned after five new deaths reported in one day at veteran’s facility

The Public Health Director is asking questions about the reporting practices of a local veteran’s facility after the facility reported five new COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday.

Groups 'of up to 30 people' spotted meeting up on Plymouth Hoe

Groups of 10 or 12 people are photographed sitting in the sunshine as the lockdown crumbles

Spike Trap: Animal Crossing and Warzone surged on social in different ways

Animal Crossing: New Horizons surpassed all other games as the leader in social engagement during March as shelter-in-place rules began.

Downtown firearm complaint

Two people were taken into police custody today after reports of a firearm in a vehicle downtown.

Mouni Roy's post dance session pictures will drive away your lockdown blues!

Mouni Roy loves to keep fans updated about her day-to-day activities through social media posts. The actress is currently stranded in Dubai due to loc

Women Are Sharing Candid Photos To Send A Message To Pandemic Body-Shamers

Photographer Anastasia Garcia created the #MyQuarantineBody campaign to spread a message of empowerment and kindness.

Remembering Donna Summer, the ‘Queen of Disco’ with sizeable gay fans

Donna Summer is perhaps the greatest singer in disco history. She was a singer and songwriter who became known as the "Queen of Disco" in the 1970s.

New bid for 27 self-build and custom-built homes in Suffolk village

Plans for up to 27 new homes in Melton have been re-submitted by developers.

Ryan "not obsessed" with leadership amid Green Party challenge

Eamon Ryan has said he will be happy to work with Catherine Martin if she takes his leadership of...

Kean scoring, new signing involved and what we learned from training

Everton released a video of their socially distanced training session today - but what did we learn?

A Portrait of 1990s England, Captured by an ‘Outsider’

Give My Regards to Elizabeth is a new book by German photographer Peter Bialobrzeski, comprising photographs of his year spent in England in the early 90s

Empty stadiums will ring with applause of fans now with an app to send cheers to your favourite team

Instrument maker Yamaha said its remote cheering system will let users tap buttons to deliver cheers—or boos—via speakers inside grounds.

‘Ugly Even for Him’: Trump’s Usual Allies Recoil at His Smear of MSNBC Host

The Wall Street Journal and Washington Examiner chastised the president as a top House Republican, Liz Cheney, urged him to “stop” his attacks on Joe Scarborough.

5 Unmissable Highlights From Consensus: Distributed 2020

Consensus: Distributed, CoinDesk’s virtual version of their annual crypto conference, is done and dusted. Read for the entire coverage.

Sydney braces for rat ‘plague’ after Covid-19 forces hungry rodents to turn to cannibalism

Suburban rat infestations surge after city-dwelling rodents run out of food

Invisible Studio "started as a voyage of self-build discovery" says Piers Taylor in film for VDF

Laura Mark and Jim Stephenson's short film, screened as part of VDF, follows architect Piers Taylor as he builds a cabin on his land.

'Safety stamp' launched by World Travel & Tourism Council for 'hygienic' destinations and businesses in bid to reassure holidaymakers and speed up tourism recovery

The stamp will allow travellers 'to recognise governments and businesses around the world which have adopted health and hygiene global protocols', so they can experience 'safe travels'.

After Joke, Altaf Bukhari Says, His Political Promotion an ‘Imagination’

Cooling his heels in the blistering capital where the political mercury is soaring at the moment, Altaf Bukhari is playing it cool and calm, despite his name as the chief of the so-called advisory council—seen as a political local face replacing bureaucratic non-local advisory group in J&K—doing rounds and creating new whispers and flutters in the valley

Colombian transgender model whose husband was born a woman and is carrying their baby shares sweet snap of her kissing his bump at eight months pregnant

Colombian model Danna Sultana, who was born male and identifies as female, is expecting a baby with her husband Esteban Landrau, who was born a woman but identifies as a man.

ICU nurse slammed for yelling at crying carer for wearing her uniform in a B&M store is BACKED by Royal College of Nursing who say shopping in work clothes ‘should be avoided’

Senior ICU nurse Marina Kendrick, 53, reprimanded Kimberley Simpson in a B&M Bargain store in Burton on Trent for wearing her scrubs in public, an action she said risked spreading 'germs'.

Govt opens Aarogya Setu source code, but is that enough?

For organisations such as Software Freedom Law Center, India, Internet Freedom Foundation and other individuals who have been vocal about opening up of the source code, it is just a partial win

Norman Reedus compares The Walking Dead season 10 finale to Game of Thrones

Should we be worried?

Moral Choice Machine: AI May Replicate Human Values to Make Decisions, Study Finds

A neural network has “read” religious texts, books and news articles from different periods in history to make human-like moral choices. Scientists believe that their...

Cuddle Time for Two Cute Cats

While cats can be ferocious mouse-hunters, sometimes they just want to snuggle, although this desire is by no means unanimous.

The Walking Dead Season 10 Finale Features a ‘Super War Battle’

TWD star Norman Reedus teased a Game of Thrones-like battle coming as soon as AMC airs The Walking Dead Season 10 Finale.

Facebook's latest experiment is a collaborative music video creation app

Collab allows you to record a segment of original music and then add other community-created clips to create a song.

Jesus Christ Superstar singer Jeffrey Anderson pleads guilty to string of sex offences

A Co Down singer who appeared on TV talent shows has been revealed as a sex offender who secretly recorded women for his own gratification.

Valley company starts production on Sheriff Joe Arpaio TV docu-series

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be the subject of an upcoming TV docu-series, which will look at his life and the controversies around his 24 years as sheriff.

Adoptable pets from Arizona Humane Society and Maricopa County Animal Care (5/27/20)

<div class="cms-textAlign-left"><div class="cms-textAlign-center">Want to save the life of a shelter pet and bring a new best friend into your home? There are hundreds of adoptable cats and dogs awaiting a new home. Here are some of the pets waiting for a forever family at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control and Arizona Humane Society.<div class="cms-textAlign-center">There are some changes to shelter adoption and foster programs. Please be sure to check the <a class="Link" href="https://www.azhumane.org/2020/03/coronavirus/" style="color: rgb(0, 86, 135); text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.4s ease 0s;">AHS and <a class="Link" href="https://www.maricopa.gov/5268/Animal-Care-and-Control" style="color: rgb(0, 86, 135); text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.4s ease 0s;">MCACC websites for the latest on their adoption protocols during the coronavirus pandemic.

Video Of Pro Bowl CB’s Insane Offseason Workout Is Going Viral

We've heard of players doing hill workouts, but what Marlon Humphrey posted video of on Monday is flat-out ridiculous.

Discover tentacled horror at the bottom of the sea in the strategy-RPG Stirring Abyss

The upcoming indie game tells a pulpy tale of a lost submarine inspired by an HP Lovecraft short story.

Maha govt orders fresh CID probe into suicide abetment case against Arnab Goswami

Arabic-speaking Pakistanis meet online to bridge cultural gap

ISLAMABAD: For an hour and a half every fortnight, a group of Pakistanis log on to Zoom, a video-conferencing platform, to enter the digital space of the “Halqa-e-Aldardsha Al-Arabia” or the Arabic Speaking Circle. The group of 20 are joined by 50 other linguaphiles from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Yemen, Sudan and even India — Pakistan’s nuclear-armed neighbor, and its

Gyms, saunas set to reopen on July 1: Prime Minister; Holiday status uncertain

Fitness centers, wellness centers and saunas will be allowed to reopen from July 1, said Prime Minister Mark Rutte in a brief press conference on Wednesday evening. Sport facility cantinas and

Everyone is looking for an escape in the Australian drama Dirt Music

Based on the critically acclaimed novel by iconic Australian writer Tim Winton, Dirt Music is a tale of love and redemption, set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Australian West.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'plan to hire private security as drone incidents leave them fearing for Archie'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to hire their own team of security professionals after a series of terrifying incidents involving drones near their LA home, an insider has said.

N.J. photographer captures photos of cardinals for every life lost to COVID-19

Rick Fichter is a photographer using his talents to memorialize lives lost to COVID.

U.S. and Singapore join in South China Sea naval exercises

May 27 (UPI) -- The navies of the United States and Singapore conducted a bilateral exercise in the contested South China Sea this week, the U.S. Navy said Wednesday.

Hot, sunny weather forecast in lead-up to bank holiday weekend

Long spell of dry, settled weather set to continue everywhere except in the west

Woman pictured hugging friends in lockdown says 'if people die, they die'

'We can chose to do what we want. This is bulls**t, we don't live in a jail.'

China to increase international flights if COVID-19 under control: Regulator

China's aviation authority will consider increasing international flights as long as imported coronavirus risks are under control, state media ...

ITV The Chase viewers stunned by team's 'mess of a performance'

Coral was left to face the Chaser alone

See who's at the door with Eufy's 2K video doorbell on sale for $100

Comes with free wireless chime with fun ringtones. Includes a 2K image with advanced HDR and Distortion Correction. Two-way audio lets you speak in real time to guests. Can detect body shapes and faces, sending you smart alerts that matter.

Coronavirus: Is it safe to fly yet? And how can you minimise the risk of infection?

Two experts walk you through the decision-making process.

Champions League made Mourinho and Mourinho made the Champions League. Can he win it again?

For good or bad, you can't write the history of the modern Champions League without Jose Mourinho. In 2020, it's in danger of passing him by.

Motorcyclist killed in collision was thoracic surgeon from Henderson

A man killed in a motorcycle crash Monday morning in western Las Vegas has been identified as a Las Vegas Valley physician.

Holding the World’s Breath at 11,135 Feet

There are just a few moments from my past that, having left an indelible mark on my life, I can now return to in an instant. My first dance at my wedding to “I Only Have Eyes for You.” The phone call I received, as I dressed to go to work, telling me my mother had died. Opening my college acceptance letter with a crisp rip of the envelope.

Gru and Minions urge handwashing, fun at home in new coronavirus public service announcement

(Reuters) - Gru and the popular yellow Minions from the animated “Despicable Me” movie franchise are urging people to keep their distance to help fight the spread of the novel coronavirus in a new public service announcement unveiled on Wednesday.

How long are your afternoon naps? It shouldn’t be more than 30mins, an expert on BBC’s The Science of Sleep says

Stayed up last night to catch up on the hottest drama series? With working from home becoming a norm, chances are, you’ll be tempted to take a nap during your lunch break.

Grassroots hold the key to government formation

Nobody actively wants to go into coalition.

Solihull Moors raise over £25,000 with help of ex-Aston Villa and West Brom stars

Over 50 people took part in the challenge to run or walk 4 miles every 4 hours for 24 hours on Saturday 23rd May 2020

Favipiravir drug working better on Covid patients

Hyderabad: City-based pharma firm Raghava Life Sciences Pvt Limited (RLS), which is into API production, on Wednesday claimed Favipiravir antiviral drug has been producing better results in treating...

Cinema firm selling £20 boxes filled with popcorn, nachos & more

The box includes 2.2kg of popcorn

Oshodi-Abule-egba BRT to commence operation in July, says Lagos govt

Lagos State government has said that the Oshodi to Abule Egba Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route have been completed and operation would commence on that route by July 2020.

Wholesaler Quality King sued by AG for alleged coronavirus price gouging

“Quality King’s profiteering during this time of crisis is appalling,” said Attorney General Letitia James. “Instead of ensuring New Yorkers could protect themselves from this virus and stop

Archana Puran Singh Breaks Down On Being Called Budhi; Requests People Not To Make Negative Comments

During her interaction with her followers on Instagram, Archana Puran Singh broke down on being called budhi. She requested people not to make negative comments.

Destroyer-fired Navy lasers will soon destroy attacking cruise missiles

A salvo of incoming anti-ship cruise missiles, combined with aerial drone strikes and closer-in small boats attacking all at the same time -- presents a scenario that could cause problems for U.S. Navy surface ships.

When Abba Eban Met René Magritte

According to Segal’s own account, Eban shamed the Israeli authorities by arguing that Israel, as the only democracy in the Middle East, dare not censor freedom of artistic expression.

Marvel's Avengers to reveal new gameplay during War Table stream in June

Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix will show off new story details and gameplay next month.

Wall Street frets as ‘unloved’ stock rally powers on

While the benchmark S&P 500 index has surged 34 per cent from its March lows and the Nasdaq Composite is just 6 per cent short of record highs, investors are more bearish than they have been in years

Cyprus to pay holiday costs of tourists infected with coronavirus

The government has said it would pay for accommodation, medicine and food for patients and their families if you become unwell when it reopens its borders next month

Horticorp to open honey park in all districts

First park at Mavelikara

Police act tough on physical distancing norm violators

20 cases registered during surprise inspection on Wednesday

YSRCP has failed on all fronts, alleges Naidu

‘COVID-19 management a disaster; no word yet on SCS to Andhra Pradesh’

Pay special daily allowance to contractual workers: Bombay HC tells NMMC

Judge says it was unfair of the corporation to differentiate between them and regular employees

Ritchie Street shoppers park on Anna Salai, hinder traffic flow

Lanes leading to the electronics hub have been barricaded

Gifts from police cheer disheartened migrant families

SP gives children of those in quarantine goodies

Lack of patronage hits autorickshaw drivers

Many autorickshaw drivers are planning to find other jobs

Consumers can now book LPG refills on WhatsApp

A company source said since many consumers were comfortable using the messaging application on their smart phones, the company was offering this option too.

LB Nagar flyover, underpass launch today

Minister K. T. Rama Rao to inaugurate the two structures

Utrecht tram shooter found guilty in separate rape trial

The convicted terrorist who killed four people and injured seven others in last year's Utrecht tram shooting has been found additionally guilty of rape, the judiciary ruled on Wednesday. Gökmen T.,

Upgrade for discovery: how TPU engineers improved the hadron collider

The upgrade of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), where participate team of TPU researchers, including senior teacher Gennady Panshin, was suspended due to a pandemic, and Tomsk resident returned home. How the regime was tightened at the world's largest particle accelerator and how polytechnics improved the LHC work - in the material of RIA Tomsk.

Photo: Tom Brady Selling 1 Of His Cars For $300,000

Tom Brady has acquired plenty of great collectible cars over the years. But now he's selling a luxury car for $300,000.

Corrie's Simon Gregson defends Dominic Cummings again but regrets drunk rant

'My language was the regret not my thoughts.'

Fengmi Laser TV 4K Cinema Pro Released at 12,799 yuan ($1785)

Today, Xiaomi launched a new laser TV known as the Fengmi Laser TV 4K Cinema Pro. It costs 12,799 yuan, which equals to $1785.

Victoria’s Secret Files Suit to Get Out of Manhattan Lease

The busy Herald Square location has been closed since March 17 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Scots super granny who beat coronavirus at 100 says 'I'm free'

Isabel McCarron held a sign stating 'I'm free' to celebrate being rid of the killer bug.

IFP Week Is Going Virtual, Launches New Audio Hub for Podcast Sales and Development

The long-running event helped launch "Moonlight."

Madhya Pradesh Villagers Walk Through Rocky Terrain In Scorching Heat For Water

Villagers of Patapur in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur District are forced to walk long distances on rocky terrain in intense heat to fetch water for drinking and other uses.

SUPER RICH CELEBS! Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and other stars flaunt their private jets

SUPER RICH CELEBS! Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and other stars flaunt their private jets: - Summary of the Gallery

Act fast and you can get iZotope’s $129 Ozone 9 Elements for free!

Splice offers mastering software for nothing for a limited time

Bulgaria: Cultural and Enterainment Events Are Allowed as of May 26th

The Minister of Health Kiril Ananiev issued an order repealing some of the measures introduced due to Covid-19. According to the order, as of May 26, cultural and entertainment events (theaters, concerts, stage events, classes in dance, creative and musical arts, etc.

Contractor Sued After Painter Tore Hole in $100 Million USD Picasso Painting

The damages dropped the painting's value by $20 million USD.

Coronavirus: Obasanjo lists three lessons Nigeria should learn from COVID-19

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has identified three key lessons that Nigeria and its people should learn from the raging coronavirus pandemic in the country

PICS | Covid-19: 300-bed quarantine site opens in Cape Town

A new 300-bed quarantine site has opened up in Pinelands in Cape Town as the province prepares for a peak in Covid-19 infections.

Zamfara PDP knocks commissioner for criticising Buhari

Maiharaji Altine, Gusau The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday distanced itself from comments attributed to the state Commissioner for Rural Development and Cooperati...

Health officials nervously eye emerging hot spots

Public health officials are nervously eyeing cities that may become the next epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic as new models point to increased rates of transmission.

FBR to facilitate businessmen in tax matters

Budget proposals sent by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) would be given due consideration and they would be helpful in finalising the federal budget for 2020-21, said Federal Boa

Ice Cube Spreads Fake Photo of Cop Blamed for Floyd George's Death, Twitter Does Nothing

Hollywood actor and rapper Ice Cube shared with his 4.9 million Twitter followers a photo that falsely links former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and felon Jonathan Riches wearing a "Make Whites Great Again" hat.

Migrant worker on way to catch train falls unconscious, later dies in hospital

Sillu had walked around three kilometers on Tuesday afternoon to reach Pandesara area from where the authorities and Odisha community leaders had arranged buses for migrant workers to reach railway station to catch the Shramik Express.

Netflix Stock Is a Win No Matter Where the Pandemic Goes

NFLX stock is more than just a pandemic play. The firm will likely continue to perform in the quarters ahead despite the economic downturn.

South Africans stuck in China ask Human Rights Commission to help them get home

Desperate South Africans stranded in China by coronavirus travel restrictions and ‘forgotten’ by the South African government have resorted to lodging complaints with the SA Human Rights Commission this week to try to find a way home.

Tashas’ Natasha Sideris on reopening restaurants, lessons from Dubai

‘All we are saying, is give us a chance.’ It sounds like a line from the anti-war song sung in 1969 by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, but actually it’s Natasha Sideris, founder of Tashas chain of restaurants, who is no less passionate about her cause.

Adam Habib is wrong: Cultivate a culture of student activism rather than closing democratic spaces

It is clear Prof Adam Habib would be comfortable with less or limited contestation from recalcitrant student leaders. This is a dangerous idea. It lays the foundations for tyrants and sycophants to reign, resulting in the death of the very idea of democracy under the weight of authoritarian institutional order.

Copyright Bill: We dodged one bullet – we needn’t play American roulette

The national Covid-19 lockdown brought the creative and cultural sector to an abrupt standstill virtually overnight. The Copyright Amendment Bill, which posed a considerable threat before, could be the fatal blow to a sector directly and indirectly employing more than a million people.

Reserve Bank paints sobering picture of SA financial (in)stability

The South African Reserve Bank has just published its first Financial Stability Review for 2020. It makes for sober reading ahead of the expected end of prohibition.

A walking, talking wonderland

There is hostility on the streets. We have become ugly over the past 60 days. Separate development is back in vogue. Can eye contact or an elbow-wave spread Covid-19?

Julian’s Double Surprise! After Movie, Downton Abbey Coming Back With Season 7

The spectacularly aesthetic series Downton Abbey returns with another movie and yet another season to break the status quo and sell the...

Pubs and restaurants could reopen NEXT MONTH as Boris Johnson says roadmap is moving 'faster than previously thought' and orders review of the six-foot rule

Boris Johnson tonight told MPs he hopes to allow watering holes and restaurants to re-open earlier than July 4 - the date which has been set down in the government's roadmap out of lockdown.

Land Lines installation reimagines landscapes in hanging fabrics

Oklahoma artist Rachel Hayes stitched together colourful pieces polyester, nylon and cotton to create abstract versions of natural landscapes that hang in a Los Angeles gallery.

Boris Johnson Tells UK to 'Move On' From Dominic Cummings Controversy

Special advisor to the British government, Dominic Cummings, has faced calls to step down from his position after it was alleged that he broke lockdown regulations....

'They're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat': Spearfishing Divers Get Spooked by Great White Shark - Video

Fortunately, it appears that all the divers involved in this encounter managed to get to safety without being attacked by the shark.

Lady Gaga talks about the positive experience she had working with BLACKPINK on their new song 'Sour Candy'

Lady Gaga has spoken about the positive experience she had working with BLACKPINK. The girls are featured on the song "Sour Candy&quo…

Cape Breton theatre company to host movie screenings for family 'bubbles'

SYDNEY, N.S. - Movie enthusiasts in Cape Breton looking for a big screen fix to watch their favourite film will get that opportunity next month at a small r

Covid-19 and Capitalism

How the profit model is breaking downBy: Ahmad SherazThe ongoing viral crisis in the world is novel in the way it has involved life everywhere on the planet unequivocally. The human race i

A hard year

“Uninstall 2020, because it has a virus inside it”,  a slogan that got spread in social media just after novel crona took power globally. Afterall it isn’t one virus, it is a virus of bad luck

Ruan Dreyer heading back to the Lions?

Reports suggest that Ruan Dreyer could be returning to Johannesburg.

Epic Space Battles - Part 2 - Building An Animation Machine

CBaileyFilm writes: In part 2 we take our scene and begin to simplify the elements …

Bury Tomorrow Join Our Classic Gig Stream Series

Tomorrow we’ll be streaming a classic K! Pit set from Bury Tomorrow, in association with Nordic Spirit

Fans think Lady Gaga will release a music video for 'Sour Candy - ft. BLACKPINK' on June 2nd after her Instagram story and Jisoo's hint

For weeks fans all over the world have been discussing and questioning whether there will be a music video for Lady Gaga's "Sour Candy"&…

iTunes hosting huge movie collection sale with bundles starting under $10

Apple is this week hosting a major movie collection sale on its iTunes Store, with discounted bundles starting at just under $10. This includes full franchises like the 4-movie Scream collection, as well as top-notch double features like Argo + The Town. We've  rounded up our favorites, as well as the best bundles under $15 and under $20. You don't want to miss this!

Unless PMC scales up health facilities, shortage of ICU beds, ventilators likely by June 30

Hospitals and facilities run by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to treat Covid-19 patients are likely to fall short by over 100 ICU beds and over 100 ventilators by June-end, when the number of patients in Pune is estimated to reach almost 23,000. The PMC’s own report has predicted that the number of patients is […]

Stacey Solomon shares adorable clip of Rex's first steps days after he turned one

Stacey Solomon said she was 'sobbing' after her one-year-old son Rex took his first steps just days after his first birthday

5 takeaways as Boris Johnson faced MP supergroup

British prime minister may not sign up to a repeat performance any time soon.

Broadway’s Miscast Gala Will Bring Those Delightful Performances Straight to YouTube This Year

MCC Theater’s Miscast Gala, an event where actors perform songs they wouldn’t traditionally get cast to play, will stream straight to YouTube on June 20th this year.

Virtual Wine Tasting with Richard Sanford - Inside Wine Santa Barbara

Today, the Sta. Rita Hills AVA is renown around the world as one of the top regions for pinot noir. It might never have been without Richard Sanford who saw the potential for the varietal here and planted the first vineyard with then-partner Michael Benedict. He is the ONLY Santa Barbara vintner—and one of just 44 winemakers world-wide—to be inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame. He's one of the shining stars of Santa Barbara County winemaking and has been making some of the most highly-regarded pinot for almost 50 years.

Why Avis and Hertz Stock Just Popped, but Latam Airlines Dropped

A bullish pronouncement from JPMorgan's CEO just helped double the share price of bankrupt Hertz.

Prepare plan for screening of passengers when normal train services resume: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to prepare a work plan beforehand for screening of passengers when normal train services are restored in the country. He

The High Note Lets Career Aspirations and Chemistry Take Center Stage

Light, fluffy and sugarcoated, The High Note feels like a throwback to another time when studios produced movies with the sole purpose of putting a little spring in viewer’s step.

How to become an entrepreneur

Are you bored with your work or have just been furloughed? Do you wish to control your own time? Do you have a dream to start a business?

‘Jersey Shore’ Preview: Angelina Makes A Last Minute Wedding Invite As The Group Returns To Seaside

The 'Jersey Shore' cast returns to Seaside and visits Danny at the Shore Store in this exclusive preview of the upcoming episode.

Groomed review – horrifyingly honest study of abuser and abused

Patrick Sandford makes an astonishing dramatisation of childhood abuse and its consequences over a lifetime in this eloquent film

IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2020: Applications invited for various posts; here’s how candidates can apply

The vacancies have been listed for the recruitment to several posts of Engineers/Officers and Graduate Apprentice Engineer.

PGCIL Recruitment 2020: Jobs alert for Power Grid Corporation vacancies; check application details

PGCIL or Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is a Maharatna company which falls under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.

Gender diversity at PSUs still a distant dream; lags promoter firms and MNCs

In the 4,657 firms in NIFTY 500, 13 companies do not have any women directors. Of those, 12 are PSUs

Frightened pony impaled on fence after 'idiots' broke into animal rescue centre

One of the charity's ponies was left frightened and injured after being disturbed in its field.

'Country has lost one of her gems': Aamir Khan mourns demise of legendary hockey player Balbir Singh

The Best Fall 2020 Fashion Campaigns

Tracking all the top fashion ads of the upcoming season.

New engines for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe to be added

From July 2020, new engine options will become available for the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44), starting with the 218d Gran Coupe

VIDEO: BMW M8 Competition Coupe Reviewed by The Smoking Tire

Check out this new video from The Smoking Tire in which Matt Farah and Zack Klapman drive the BMW M8 Competition.

2021 BMW 5 Series: Electrification Soaks Deeper Into the ‘I’ve Succeeded’ Bimmer

Refreshed and technologically updated, the BMW 5 Series maintains a familiar powertrain lineup for 2021, albeit with a few adjustments that reflect the company's environmental proclamations.

Man denies contempt of court order to vacate repossessed house

Proceedings by Start Mortgages against Patrick Ryan are adjourned to next month

LeBron James joins athletes voicing outrage over death of unarmed black man after arrest

(Reuters) - LeBron James was among a number of high-profile athletes who took to social media to speak out on the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street while a white police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.

Housing and transport among issues left in 'horrendous' Government formation talks

Government formation talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and the Green Party have been described as “horrendous” by one TD.

100 of the Best Pictures From Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding

A lot has changed for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle since they got married on May 19, 2018. Since tying the knot at St. George's Chapel in England, the couple

Apple iPhone 11 remains popular, surpasses iPhone XR sales

Apple turned in a record holiday quarter in 2019 thanks to strong demand for the iPhone 11, and it looks like that trend has continued in 2020. According to a report from Omdia, the iPhone 11 managed to steal the&hellip;

Lexus Takes Aim At Porsche With Its Newest Model

Lexus is missing a key player in its lineup that's been driving dealerships crazy for years but, fortunatel...

U.S. Senators Call to Conquer CANADA in THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #6 Preview

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Pakistan rejects incorrect media reports on OIC’s UN envoys virtual moot

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday rejected incorrect media reports of the virtual meeting of the ambassadors of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to the United Nations (UN) held on May 20,

Finding community in crisis: Two community theatres join forces to raise more than $25,000

It has been said the show must go on. This is true until it is not. Piedmont Players Theatre (PPT) and Lee Street Theatre (LST) have found common ground and community, as they have joined forces to keep theatrical performing arts alive in Salisbury.

City defers tourist question

It's never been a secret that the Okanagan relies on tourism dollars - and lots of it - to keep the economy humming.

Bars, clubs desperate to open

The permanent closure of Gabby’s Country Cabaret in Langley, one of the province's longest-running nightclubs, is being felt at Kelowna's own country bar, the OK Corral Cabaret.

Google Search testing fully card-based design on desktop web [Gallery]

Google has begun testing a new UI for Google Search on the desktop that's based almost entirely around Material Design cards. Check it out!

Vijay Mallya’s extradition delayed, speculation mounts over his application for asylum

India Business News: Vijay Mallya’s extradition has been delayed and it could be months before he is brought back to India. It is understood that the UK home office has de

Evacuation alerts expand

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary issued two more evacuation alerts Wednesday, bringing the total number of properties on alert in the Grand Forks area to sixteen.

Those great summer nights in Dundalk many moons ago

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Lam Research: Strong Cost And Pricing Advantages Improve Outlook

Lam Research has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 10 years due to its scale advantages. The company has a strong liquidity position and cash flow generati

Teekay Tankers: A Story Of Very Rapid Deleveraging

Teekay Tankers generated over $240M of free cash flow in the last two quarters (the current market cap is below $575M). Strong free cash flow is also expected i

RealNetworks Could Have A Winner

The company's video codecs, Napster and other assorted businesses have lingered, not producing any profits. However, they have a growing gaming business that lo

The New Ingersoll Rand Debuts Under Challenging Circumstances

Ingersoll Rand produced a lackluster report for its first quarter, with results falling short of sell-side expectations and peers. Upstream oil/gas is likely to

Contest: Win a Steam copy of hellish twin stick shooter I, Dracula: Genesis

In today's contest you can win a Steam Early Access copy of roguelike twin stick shooter I, Dracula: Genesis! Ever since the days of Gauntlet, I've always enjoyed what has now become the twin stick shooter. It can be chaotic and difficult a...

Dismissed soldier, partner, arrested with 1,200kg of indian hemp

A dismissed soldier was yesterday arrested while conveying 1,200 Kilograms of substance suspected to be Indian hemp...

Nigeria to amend National Endowment for Arts law

Nigeria is set to amend the legislation establishing the National Endowment for the Arts, to strengthen the industry..................

'Love your fellow as yourself - a task for our generation' - Inside Israel

To mark the Shavuot holiday, President Rivlin visits Yeshivat Kfar Haroeh, participating in join study session.

Firearms Incident, Levin

Levin CIB are appealing for information following a second firearm incident in a week in Levin.

Over $10K raised for Cambridge woman's children after tragic crash

The 28-year-old mother was killed in a single-vehicle collision on May 24

Selena Gomez congratulates graduating students from immigrant families

Selena Gomez congratulates graduating students from immigrant families

The biggest stories on Nottinghamshire Live you may have missed on May 27

Whether it's about crime, a tribute, or the latest details on the coronavirus pandemic, it is all on our website

Random: Every Nintendo 64 Game Ever Released Would Fit Onto A Single Switch Cartridge

It's fun fact time!

TV's longest-running comedies, ranked, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" was just renewed for a record-breaking 15th season.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

China Starts De-Escalating Over Ladakh Border Standoff After India Refuses To Back Down: Expert

China has now started to de-escalate its stance over the border stand-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, as per defence expert Nitin Gokhale.

An ode to determined women

Two-man combo, Liwanag, is releasing its latest single, “Star,” on Spotify. The song is available for streaming starting May 29. 

Abusive husband smeared wife's clothes in oil and flour

Lukasz Blazejczyk wanted wife Iwona to come home

WI Dems Acted Quickly To Spur Voter Turnout In April. Can They Maintain That Momentum This Fall?

This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. The authors are professional evaluators. One...

'Reborn' Swiss to drop most virus restrictions on June 6

Switzerland announced Wednesday it would remove most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions on June 6, when all leisure and entertainment activities can resume if appropriate precautions are in place.

New models use computer vision and AI to identify COVID-19 in X-rays

Students at Cranfield University have designed computer models that can identify COVID-19 in X-rays.

A Fond Look at Seventies Sleepaway Camp

A new book of late photographer Andy Sweet's photos captures life in 1977 at sleepaway camp Camp Mountain Lake in North Carolina.

This Amsterdam apartment offers perfectly polished industrial living

Loft-living with a Dutch twist

How Your Kid’s (Or Kids’) School Can Go Solar

With solar being a popular choice for those looking to save on their energy costs, it's no surprise that schools are taking advantage of it as well. Furthermore, many more schools could save money by going solar. [caption id=

What you can expect on holiday in Turkey as beaches ban smoking and enforce sunbathing zones

BEACHES in Turkey have announced their new plans for allowing tourists to visit again this year. Smoking bans, sunbathing zones and restricted entry are just some of the things you can expect on yo…

Democrats demand their own slice of anti-media action

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

China to dispatch 2 aircraft carriers near Taiwan for war games

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

New coronavirus testing labs redundant with no reagents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Study links increased urbanisation with heavy rainfall in southern cities

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

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

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

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

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

Stephen Curry shows off sick dribbling skills in practice videos

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

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

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

City projects under budget

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

Plans for new activity centre

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

Save On ends pandemic pay

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

Siblings reach $10k goal

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

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

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

How Can Architecture Combat Flooding? 9 Practical Solutions

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

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

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

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

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

Where to play tennis in GTA 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spirited tale of a wolf in poodle's clothing

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

[Newsmaker] Man gets jail for breaking quarantine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Man rejected by Lagos hospital over COVID-19 fear dies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking: COVID-19: Victor Osimhen quarantined

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

Public hearing to be continued

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

Rich Listers gush manufacturing nonsense

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

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

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

Hanover ODPEM ready for hurricane season

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

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

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

Global operators push 5G Extended Reality

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At home: 11 amazing TV shows made by movie directors

Bored of the usual stuff you stream?

WGA Wants Higher Streaming Pay, Foreign Film Residuals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bridgnorth welcomes it's new mayor

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

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

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

Survey: Hanover bars and taverns doing well

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

Social distancing norms not being followed at screening centres: BJP

Improper arrangements in place at facilities, says Tiwari

Pastor hacked to death in St Elizabeth

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

Government has come good for the farming sector – Fulton

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

Virus Lockdown Put India Animal Spirits To Sleep, Signals Data

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

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

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

Banks move to avert fresh arrears crisis

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

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

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

Tuju Sounds Warning After Murkomen Rejects Senate Post [VIDEO]

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

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

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

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

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

Digital contact tracing for COVID-19: an analysis of strengths and limitations

An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) analyzes the strengths and limitations of digital contact tracing for people infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to help governments decide if and how they might adopt this technology.

'Knowing how' is in your brain

A new study has found the brain programs that code the sequence of steps in performing a complex procedure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A new method for predicting the evolution of melanoma emerges

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

No laughing matter

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

Ship workers may suffer PTSD, Alexis warns

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

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

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

Rahul Gandhi speaks to public healthcare experts on Covid-19 crisis

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the conversation will be aired through the Congress social media channels

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

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

Govt drops plan of suspending banknotes’ varnishing

SBP gave propos­al on fear of machin­ery breakd­own during pandem­ic

Lisa Rinna Has Perfect Responses For Haters Calling Her Out Over Daughter Delilah’s Flirty Dance

Lisa Rinna claps back at a hater for calling her out over her daughter Delilah's sexy dance video. Read her comments here.

‘World Of Dance’ Premiere Recap: A 9-Year-Old Jazz Dancer Leaves The Judges Stunned

The 'World of Dance' season 4 auditions kicked off with amazing performances from a 9-year-old and more.

'Asterix' creator who died from coronavirus leaves drawings to hospitals

Four original drawings by the creator of comic book 'Asterix the Gaul' Albert Uderzo sells for nearly 400,000 euros to benefit Paris hospitals

BREAKING | Woman’s body found inside Logan home

A major investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman’s body inside a home at Logan this morning. The woman’s body was found around 7.45am at a house on Francoise Street in Eagleby.

Top 10 Mobile Apps to Combat Idleness During This Pandemic

Having these apps on your smartphone will help to keep you engaged, productive, entertained and informed while staying at home during the pandemic.

JWoww, Snooki And Deena Cortese Reportedly ‘Still Feel Horrible’ Over Ruining Angelina Pivarnick’s Wedding!

Jersey Shore fans know that Angelina Pivarnick is still not over her three bridesmaids ruining her wedding with their upsetting speech! That being

10 Stocks to Buy as They Ride a Coronavirus Tailwind

These names are either heavily discounted or are actually riding high on the outbreak.

Resources under strain, Bengal calls for staggered return of migrants

The Trinamool Congress government has requested the Ministry of Railways not to send more than 15 trains a day.

Samut Sakhon gets ready for thousands of returning migrant workers

The Nation/ANN - Samut Sakhon province is bracing for the 5,400 migrant workers set to return from Myanmar next month by demanding that employers arrange facilities for their 14-day quarantine. Provincial governor Veerasak Vijitsaengsri said the authorities and the private sector are confident they can control the spread of Covid-19 among migrant workers, who will return to work next month.

Uttar Pradesh is setting an example, dealing with pandemic with efficiency, firmness

It will be fascinating to watch how UP fares in general, and Adityanath in particular, in the coming months and years. If the response to the COVID-19 crisis is any barometer, we are in for exciting times.

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.

‘Friends’ actress Lisa Kudrow would love to do a period piece that’s not like ‘Romy and Michele’ (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — She may be known for comedic roles in television series such as Friends and Web Therapy but actress Lisa Kudrow wouldn’t mind adding a period piece to her resume. Speaking to South-east Asian press members while promoting her latest project in the Netflix comedy Space...

adidas UltraBOOST 20 Appears in Festive White, Red and Blue

And features a sustainable PRIMEBLUE build.

[BREAKING] FBI: US Naval Base Terror Shooting Only Has One Shooter, No One Else

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) now throws the assumption that there were two suspects behind the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Shooting. The agency confirms that only one shooter was behind the incident.

Netizens get creative with Photoshop after HKU appeared to crop activist Edward Leung out of a photo 

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) posted a strangely cropped photo Tuesday night that some say deliberately cut localist activist Edward Leung out—prompting netizens to get creative with Photoshop skills of their own Upon news that Macau casino...

'90 Day Fiance' star shows up in Knoxville unexpectedly

Entertainment Tonight reported that a Russian star from the hit TLC show '90 Day Fiance' showed up in Knoxville unexpectedly Sunday.

What effects has the lockdown had on the evolution of Covid-19 in India?

Modelling different scenarios for infections and fatalities in India can give us some answers.

Tiger King's John Reinke Reveals Netflix Are Considering A Second Season

It looks like we could be getting another season of Tiger King.

Summer camps in Charlotte preparing for ‘new normal’ this season

Governor Cooper said summer camps can take place, as long as camp directors follow safety guidelines.

Boy, 15, found caged in flooded basement where he was kept among animal waste for years

Michael Anthony Gray, Sr, 63, and Shirley Ann Gray, 60, face multiple charges after police made a number of grim discoveries at their home in Roane County, Tennessee

Officials’ panel to inspect Nanjangud pharma firm

Pre-operation procedures start

Samsung Launches Exynos 880 SoC For The Mid-Range Smartphone Market

Samsung recently launched the Exynos 880 SoC, a mobile chipset the brand has designed for the mid-range market. More importantly, it's also a chipset that

South Western Railway fixes timing for refund of tickets

The South Western Railway (SWR) has fixed timing for refund of tickets that were cancelled after imposition of lockdown. In press release, the SWR said people can visit reservation counters for refund

'Mrs. America's Fate Is Still Hanging In The Balance

When you've got someone as captivating as Cate Blanchett popping up on your television screen each week, it can be hard to say goodbye. However, with the finale of Mrs. America's first season looming on the horizon, that time is now officially upon…

SANTELESAMISOK Launches New Entertainment Company, Paving the Way for Independent Artists

SINGAPORE, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Known as "SANTELESAMISOK", Ariffin Tahir is a force in the world of marketing and PR. After being motivate...

Trump faces backlash for celebrating layoffs at The Atlantic, calling it 'Great News'

President Trump is facing intense backlash for celebrating the recent layoffs that took place at the liberal magazine The Atlantic. 

Quibi advertisers already wary of streaming service amid struggles

The star power of Sophie Turner didn’t offer enough immunity to protect Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg from the pain of the pandemic. Large advertisers are seeking to defer payments to

Out of legal options, Vijay Mallya may seek asylum in UK

The beleaguered businessman's team of lawyers had been working on the asylum route as a last resort.

Victor Davis Hanson slams Democrats as the 'party of superstition and faith-based information'

Historian and Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson told "The Ingraham Angle" Tuesday that Democratic governors have lost all credibility as they continue to demand that their constituents accept drastic restrictions in the name of protecting their community.

Maxim turns to controversial cover model contest during financial struggles

Financially struggling Maxim is once again turning to a controversial cover-model contest to help it through the uncertain economic times, Media Ink has learned. Maxim unveiled its latest such contest

De Blasio signs bill capping NYC restaurant delivery-app fees

Mayor Bill de Blasio signed several bills on Tuesday that could temporarily eat into the profits of food-ordering and delivery apps like Grubhub and UberEats.

Sci-fi movie set? Anand Mahindra share pics of passengers & cabin crew in PPEs & face shields

Going by the images it for sure that flying now will not be the same as earlier.

CMCO: Four-in-a-car rule dropped – vehicles now allowed to have passengers according to capacity

From today, drivers will be allowed to have the permissible number of passengers according to the capacity of their respective vehicles. This was revealed

[Monitor] Air transport hit hardest by pandemic

The production performance of many Korean companies was found to have deteriorated in the first quarter this year due to the global economic downturn and the impact of the pandemic, latest data showed Wednesday. Local corporate tracker CEOScore surveyed 127 companies, which submitted quarterly reports and disclosed their production capacity and performance, among the nation’s top 500 companies. According to...

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

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

Train, bus services to resume soon in Tamilnadu

The Tamilnadu government, which is planning more relaxations to the lockdown restrictions, is planning to resume the operation of public transport- train and bus services. Continue Reading →

Research could help identify disturbances in the body's copper metabolism

In biology it is well-known that every living organism is triggered by the hereditary material or DNA that encodes various protein molecules, which in turn perform all the necessary biological functions and it might seem that nothing else is needed to sustain the life of an organism.

Impulse Gaming Becomes Exclusive Retailer For Cyberpunk 2077 On PC In Malaysia

Local video game retailer, Impulse Gaming, has been appointed as the exclusive retailer for all physical copies of CD Projekt Red's upcoming futuristic