Doug Liman to direct Tom Cruise film shot in space

Doug Liman will direct Tom Cruise in the first narrative feature film to be shot in space.

Saban Films Ties the Knot With Alicia Silverstone Wedding Comedy 'Sister of the Groom'

Amy Miller Gross wrote and directed the film

It's not your wedding day - yet: COVID-19 gatecrashes weddings

According to research conducted by the Wedding Expo, the bridal industry was worth an estimated R20 billion a year.

Cele: Alcohol sale doesn’t mean people should break the law

The minister said people should stick to the times and days when alcohol would be sold during level 3 regulations.

CoCT urges Dlamini-Zuma to consider opening parks, beaches

Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato said that there'd been calls by residents to open recreational areas.

Metro police make several arrests in Manenberg after shootings

One of the suspects was taken into custody on Thursday night after he was found in possession of an illegal firearm and 11 rounds of ammunition.

Following Second Wave of Infections, South Korea’s Museums Close

Effective today, South Korea is reimplementing lockdown measures—including the closure of public spaces—in Seoul for the next two weeks, until June 14. Museums, parks, and art galleries in the capital cautiously reopened earlier this month, but yesterday marked the highest rate of new Covid-19 infections in seven weeks, with sixty-seven of the seventy-nine new cases from the greater Seoul area, reports The Guardian. The national tally is now 11,402 confirmed cases and 269 deaths.Following the resurgence of infections, national health minister Park Neung-hoo reintroduced restrictions on cultural

More Than 1,500 Hong Kong Artists, Academics Protest China’s New National Security Legislation

More than 1,500 arts and culture workers have signed a petition protesting the legislative plan passed Thursday by China’s National People’s Congress, granting the country the right to suppress subversion, secession, and any acts that might be seen as threats to national security, including political organizing. By being pushed through Congress, it bypassed the Hong Kong government and also grants mainland security forces the authority to operate in the territory. Democracy advocates fear the legislation—which will be drafted in the coming weeks and is expected to be implemented in September—marks

The number of coronavirus tests done in every province in South Africa

New data presented by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) reveals how many Covid-19 tests have been conducted in South Africa across all provinces to date.

Finbond Group plans to sell its South African operation and delist from the JSE

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

Spike Lee blasts Trump's handling of COVID-19 pandemic

Film director Spike Lee is horrified by the high death rate in America due to the global health crisis and he believes US President Donald Trump's suggestions such as using bleach, UV light and anti-malarial drugs to treat the virus, will lead to even more deaths.

How Logan man plans to break $17M Lotto win news to his family

Hey Dad, nice new wheels… A Logan man is planning to break the news to his family that he won more than $17 million in last night’s Powerball draw by pulling into his driveway in a flash new car.

In Sayajibaug zoo, lockdown has given privacy for tigers to mate

Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, construction work on the new enclosures inside the zoo has been suspended since March end along with the suspension of visitors. Absence of visitors and workers has given the much needed privacy to the animals, especially the big cats that do not usually mate in full public view.

WHO Foundation launched to support critical health needs

Geneva : The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the creation of the WHO Foundation, an independent grant-making entity that will support the organization's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges.WHO Director-General

15 ways to enjoy the long weekend in Canterbury

Celebrate Queen’s Birthday weekend with a fun-filled day close to home.

Opinion: Democracy under threat

In her weekly column, former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman gives her views on NZ's response to Covid-19.

Christchurch-bred indie-rocker releases new single

Christchurch-bred indie-rock musician Bridges has released the new single and lyric video Weightless Without, her first single from her upcoming...

Date set for Shotover Jet comeback

Shotover Jet will once again be operational when Ngai Tahu Tourism restarts next month. It axed 309 jobs across New Zealand when it mothballed 10...

Wage subsidy auditing figures only collected quarterly - MSD

Government ministers are not receiving up to date figures on breaches of the $10 billion wage subsidy scheme, and one Minister's office says "it's...

Rescued hunter had locator beacon

An injured hunter in a party of four stranded in South Westland "did the right thing" by having a personal locator beacon and activating it early,...

Haul of stolen street signs found during level 2 police checks

Police checks on potential Covid-19 party rule-breakers has turned up something else – stolen street signs. About 20 signs were found at student...

Police should not have allowed gang tangi, Nats say

Police should have enforced lockdown restrictions that would have barred dozens of people gathering for a Black Power tangi in Dunedin, National...

Energy refill: Yazzus is turning high-speed dance music into a transcendent experience

Raise your gun fingers for Yazzus, the rising DJ who's here to take you to the fifth dimension

NZ has done 'incredibly well' in Covid fight - Robertson

Kiwis have been encouraged to enjoy a "normal" holiday weekend after seven straight days of no new Covid cases - and there is now just one active...

Expect to be tested for COVID-19 when travelling during lockdown level 3

South Africans who want to travel between provinces during the course of lockdown alert level 3 must be able to produce a valid permit and could be subjected to COVID-19 testing.

Huawei P40 launch in South Africa – Live blog

Huawei is launching its P40 series of flagship smartphones in South Africa. Join us as we take you through the event and stand a chance to win your share of R500 000 in prizes.

What to watch on Netflix, Showmax, and Video Play this weekend

Here are the latest shows you can watch on Netflix, Showmax, and Video Play this weekend.

Will Henry Cavill return in the role of Superman?

LOS ANGELES, May 29 ― Although Warner Bros has yet to confirm the news, Deadline has just reported on a rumour that the British actor will play a cameo role as Superman in a forthcoming DC Universe film, with Aquaman 2 and Black Adam being just two of the titles that have been brought up. The...

Working groups on economic task force to synergize efforts to revive economy: Conrad

GUWAHATI: Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma on Friday tweeted that the six Working Groups of the Economic Task Force on COVID-19 pandemic would work in tandem to draw up a systematic and synergistic plan to revive the economy of Meghalaya and c

‘PM has hands on nuclear button, yet can’t be trusted to appoint judges?’

NEW DELHI: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, making an observation on the Supreme Court Collegium system, said the Prime Minister has his finger on the nuclear button, "but the Prime Minister assisted by the Law Minister cannot be trusted to ap

PB to reopen partially today

SHILLONG: No more fretting over lost opportunities to buy the shirt you wanted, or maybe a top to go with your favourite pair of jeans as festive occasions went by with shops selling textiles and garments firmly shut, thanks to the dreaded yet unavoi

Leading by example

Editor,In the recent Assembly session, May 2020, Congress legislator, Charles Pyngrope made a proposal on the floor of the House to deduct the salary of all MLAs by 50%. His proposal came after the Government had decided to defer the salaries of Gove

Quarantine students in Queenstown plan backed

The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) chief executive is talking to Queenstown’s mayor to make it the "quarantine capital" of the South Island...

Opposition questions lack of transparency in ration funding

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) council meeting got off to a stormy start on Thursday with the ruling party coming under fire over the release of nearly Rs 20 crore to several organisations by bypassing the transparency rules.

Uncertainty Looms Over Bonalu Festival In Hyderabad

Even as the government is yet to take a decision on organising the Bonalu festival, the process has already begun in the city with temple authorities forming committees for the State festival in June-July.

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities organizes a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall

Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and Virtual Mid East organised a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir on May 28.

Before lockdown, Juhi Chawla spotted in Bandra

Juhi Chawla in a throwback photo shot in Bandra. She has opened her Wada farmhouse for landless farmers during the lockdown.

Yes Bank Scam: Over 100 firms that ‘diverted’ money, Rs 87-crore gift to wife under ED lens

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is poring over the books of more than 100 companies owned/controlled/managed by the founder of the troubled Yes Bank, Rana Kapoor, and his family members.

A PIL to shorten the road to medical care

Filed before the HC, the PIL raises the issue of massive shortage of ambulances; patients resorting to private players as city has only 93 BMC ambulances

Flight transporting migrants to Ranchi gathers support

Airlines have approached NLSIU alum to offer their services

Rana Daggubati recounts his experience as a newbie on the sets of Telugu film Leader and Bollywood debut Dum Maaro Dum

Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati talks about his experience as a newbie on the sets of Telugu film Leader in 2010 and Bollywood film Dum Maaro Dum in 2011.

NEET-PG aspirants to DMER, CET: Rich med students submitting fake EWS certificate

Many post-graduate medical aspirants have complained to the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) and the state CET cell

IRCTC upgrades system for refunds into bank accounts

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has upgraded its system to facilitate credit of ticket refunds into bank accounts of passengers who had booked through authorised agents before the lockdown.

Summer Snowsports | These European Glaciers Are Opening For Summer

All the latest news regarding European summer ski resort openings 2020 (last updated 29th May)

05 THINGS TO DO TODAY

A virtual world tour — that might sound positively depressing to a fan of live music — but hey, something’s better than nothing.

Man arrested for rash driving

A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving rashly and misbehaving and threatening a couple after ramming his car into theirs in Delhi’s Connaught Place. The driver of the offending vehicle has been identified as Piyush, a resident of Defence Colony. Police has also recovered the car

7 pangolin smugglers held in S’pur

Forest officials busted a racket of pangolin (Bajrakapta) smugglers by arresting seven persons, including former Sarapanch Jadumani Patra (40) of Goudpada GP, at Redhakhole on Wednesday. The arrested were identified as Sushil Sethi, Laxman Sethi, Sriram Sabar, Sira Sabar, Khiju Sabar and Nepal

International Sanskrit webinar held

Haryana Sanskrit Academy organized a one-day International Sanskrit webinar on 'Conservation of Sanskrit Culture and Health'. Renowned Sanskrit scholars and researchers from across the country and abroad participated in the event. Academy Director Dr Someshwar Dutt Sharma said, Sanskrit language is

5 Covid patients discharged after treatment at BGH

Five Corona-positive patients, whose reports came out negative were discharged from Bokaro General Hospital on Wdnesday. On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Kumar, the district administration officials, Civil Surgeon Dr. Ashok Kumar Pathak and the doctors and officials of BGH bid

Instructions issued for 20-21 grant to MP’s urban bodies

The Tied Grant will be distributed to the cities with a population more than one million on the basis of the performance standard set by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. The basic

Art Therapy Workshop starts today on Art and Beyond FB Live Page

An online Art Therapy Workshop will be organised on Friday on Art and Beyond Facebook Live Page. Organised by Art Design Teacher's Forum Art and Beyond, an learning initiative, the workshop will be conducted by expert Hritika Bhagat. She hails from Bangalore and is conducting art therapy from

IIT BBS serves stranded migrants

The IIT Bhubaneswar upon the initiative of Director, IIT Bhubaneswar Prof RV Raja Kumar, served 1,008 packets of cooked and packed food to stranded migrant workers. Besides, water bottles were provided by the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)of the Ministry of HRD. This apart, 2022 migrant workers

Event ‘Love U Kishore Da’ organised online by Navankur Musical Group

The hit tracks of the legendry singer Kishore Kumar were performed here on Thursday which was much enjoyed by the Kishore Kumar fans. The event 'Love U Kishore Da' was organised online by Navankur Musical Group. The Bhopalites witnessed every colour of Kishore Kumar’s charm at the musical

Tasting Australia Will Not Go Ahead in 2020

Originally shelved until October, the state’s biggest food and drink festival will now return in autumn 2021.

Girl ostracised for sex slur against Sarpanch

A poor girl of Sundargarh district, who had lodged a complaint in Talsara police station against the local Sarpanch for asking her to keep physical relationship with her on the pretext of giving job to her brother, has been reportedly ostracised by the villagers. The BDO of Balishankara block will

Siddhanth Kapoor, who went grocery shopping with sister Shraddha Kapoor recently, admits that the siblings get to decide what their family eats

Shraddha Kapoor and Siddhanth Kapoor turned grocery-shopping in the midst of a lockdown into a fun adventure. Talking about it, the actor admitted that his sibling and he share many food stories because of their love for food, including shopping trips abroad with their parents.

Hollywood Reporter Wins National Magazine Award for 'General Excellence'

The awards — also known as the Ellies — are considered among the most prestigious in digital and print journalism.

BBC appoint former head of global news to review impartiality policy online in wake of Emily Maitlis rant on Dominic Cummings

Richard Sambrook, a former director of BBC global news, will be tasked with assessing whether the corporation's social media accounts are going against its impartiality policy.

Justice Minister: Court sessions will be partially resumed Saturday

In statements to MENA chief editor, he added that this measure will continue for two weeks ahead of resuming all court sessions nationwide.

Retail trade turnover in Latvia down 9% in April

Compared to April 2019, total retail trade turnover reduced by 9.0 % in April 2020. Turnover of retail trade in food products has declined by 3.5 %.

African Development Bank says 'no decision' yet on demands for probe

Niale Kaba, the chair of the African Development Bank board, counters what she says was 'false' information

Russia criticised for detaining journalists for solo protests

In Moscow, a number of popular journalists have held individual protests against a 15-day prison time of fellow journalist Ilya Azar. The protesting journalists were detained drawing criticism to Russia from the Council of Europe, BBC reports.

Cardi B Defends Minneapolis Riots After George Floyd’s Death: ‘The People Are Left With No Choice’

Cardi B believes the 'people are left with no choice' in the wake of Minneapolis riots that started after George Floyd's tragic death.

Weekend in Latvia expected summer-like warm

At the end of the week, weather in Latvia will be dictated by the south-eastern portion of an anticyclone, making the sky clear in most of the country. Wind speed will be slow and will draw in from the north and north-west. At times wind speed will reach a speed of 15-18 m/sec. Air temperature will reach +15° C… +20° C.

If You Have a Large Bust, These 16 Comfy and Flattering Swimsuits Are For You

When shopping for the perfect swimsuit, there are so many things you have to keep in mind. Priority number one is always making sure you find something just

I'm Bringing My Kids' Favorite Camp Activities Home Because They Deserve a Little Fun

This school year has been such a wild ride with classes being cancelled abruptly in March and no clear indication of when they'll resume again. As we get ready

VIDEO: Jose Mourinho oversees Spurs training ahead of PL return

Jose Mourinho oversaw Spurs' training session after it was confirmed that the Premier League will return on June 17. Tottenham will not play until the weekend though.

VIDEO: Sergio Aguero gives City win at Old Trafford

In April 2013, Sergio Aguero scored an unforgettable solo goal for Manchester City against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Aguero's goal proved to be the winner for City in the Manchester derby.

Modi Govt 2.0 | Bold steps with a focus on long-term reforms

The Narendra Modi-led government has enacted several vital reforms and taken long-term policy decisions aimed at restructuring the economy

'Global growth worries, US-China tensions likely to keep crude prices choppy'

We may see choppy trade however general bias may be on the downside on global growth worries and US-China tensions.

DMK moves SC for implementation of 50% OBC quota in Tamil Nadu's share of All India Medical seats

The party said its plea is directed against the Respondents (Centre, Medical Council of India (MCI) and Tamil Nadu government) denying the implementation of 50 percent OBC policy of the state, other than in central government institutions.

Low Q4 growth telling commentary on economic mismanagement of BJP govt: Chidambaram

India's economic growth slowed to 3.1 percent in January-March and to an 11-year low of 4.2 percent for the full fiscal 2019-20 amid a drop in consumption and investment.

Market-wide rollover remains strong, expect Nifty to move towards 10,000-10,200

Marketwide rollover is seen at 93 percent. Nifty rollover is at 76 percent as compared to 3-month average of 70 percent. Bank Nifty rollover is seen at 81 percent as compared to 3-month average of 71 percent.

Awkwafina and Karen Gillan Reuniting for Action Comedy ‘Shelly’

Awkwafina and Karen Gillan are slated to star in an action comedy called Shelly that is currently being shopped around Hollywood.

Teen Behind George Floyd Video Says She's Traumatized by Online Abuse

Darnella Frazier, 17, was the person behind the camera that recorded the heinous killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN. The now-viral video li...

Uber Eats offering exclusive burgers from Mitch Marner, Max Domi and more

For a limited time, Torontonians can order Uber Eats-exclusive burgers conceived by Canadian celebrities and local restaurants.

New teaser video released for Final Fantasy 7 PC Fan Remaster Remako HD Graphics Mod Version 2.0

The Final Fantasy 7 Remako HD Graphics Mod is a must-have mod for all FFVII PC fans. And today, we are happy to report that modder CaptRobau is working on its next version.

Call to be careful

Police will be out in force around the South as holidaymakers hit the road for the first long weekend since lockdown ended. Southern officers will...

Rush expected for Queen's Birthday travel

Local tourists are hitting the road this holiday weekend to reclaim some of the country's best hotspots. With international visitors locked out -...

Get a job: Fred Rogers Productions is looking for a Digital Producer

The Gamasutra Job Board is the most diverse, active and established board of its kind for the video game industry! Here is just one of the many, many positions being advertised right now. Digital Producer - Fred Rogers Productions

Just Cause developer Avalanche is opening a new UK studio

Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios is opening a new studio in the UK city of Liverpool. The Swedish developer-publisher, which also worked on Mad Max and

Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

U.S. to End Hong Kong's Special Treatment, Trump Says

U.S. to End Hong Kong's Special Treatment, Trump Says

As China's factories feel economic blues, band of workers tell their story through rock music

As China's factories feel economic blues, band of workers tell their story through rock music

Days from launch, Fed officials eye 'Main Street' program expansion

Days from launch, Fed officials eye 'Main Street' program expansion

Twitter, internet group oppose U.S. rules requiring visitors to disclose social media info

Twitter, internet group oppose U.S. rules requiring visitors to disclose social media info

Exclusive: Brazil's Embraer draws foreign interest after Boeing rift - sources

Exclusive: Brazil's Embraer draws foreign interest after Boeing rift - sources

Big Tech’s Tumble: Why AMZN, MSFT And Other FAAMG Stocks Are Stalling

Stocks Analysis by Matthew Weller covering: S&P 500, Boeing Co, Microsoft Corporation, Alphabet Inc Class A. Read Matthew Weller's latest article on Investing.com

Pandemic saps union clout as talks loom with Chile copper miners

Pandemic saps union clout as talks loom with Chile copper miners

Why We're So Addicted to News About the Pandemic

The dopamine-inducing strategies of app developers are on steroids during the pandemic. Have they hooked you? Create new strategies to move your life in a better direction.

Republican committee head says North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules

Republican committee head says North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules

Riverside County hospitals accepting COVID-19 patients from Imperial County

RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Riverside County hospitals have begun accepting coronavirus patients from neighboring Imperial County. There are only two hospitals in Imperial County and both have reached their capacity of COVID-19 patients. As a result, 51 patients have been transferred. Another twelve patients walked into Riverside County hospitals. Other hospitals in neighboring counties have also received Imperial’s patients.

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

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

Penn State’s Aeneas Hawkins Details Terrifying Racist Encounter While Pumping Gas (TWEETS)

(Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) Aeneas Hawkins just simply wanted to get gas and go about his day, but one…

What defined filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder

The German director, who was born 75 years ago, was extremely prolific despite his destructive lifestyle. A Fassbinder expert tells DW about how his genius was first recognized abroad.

Holness upbeat after global leaders commit to united front against COVID-19

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has applauded global leaders and multilateral institutions ...

Rights group seeks clarity on use of geofencing

HUMAN rights watchdog group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is seeking further clarity on the...

'Shocked and amazed'

ATTORNEY General Marlene Malahoo Forte says the review of the country's anti-gang law by ...

Seaga remembered on his 90th birthday

THE leadership of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) yesterday sang praises for former leader...

Virgin Australia's administrator to shortlist two bidders early next week

Virgin Australia's administrator to shortlist two bidders early next week

Would Mammals Exist Without Internal Cannabinoids?

Why does cannabis cause the "munchies", and what does this teach us about the brain?

Brandi Carlile and Creative Authenticity

No more bending and breaking to fit the mold of what culture and others deem "in," beautiful, and marketable. It’s time to sing—and be—whatever and however we feel and please.

Awessssommmeee! Stretchable Words Make Language More Emotive

New research deconstructs how stretched words like "hahaha" and "hehehe" are changing the way we communicate.

5 Top Canadian Oil Stocks To Buy In 2020

Pessimism about the Canadian oil and gas sector might be at an all time high but for medium to long-term investors, these stocks might be attractive buys.

Frette Creates A Virtual Styling Studio To Recreate A World-Class Retail Experience Online

Frette is founded by Jean Baptiste Edmond Frette, Alexandre Payre and Charles Chaboud on December 18, 1860. Since then, the brand has produced linens and home furnishings of unparalleled quality.

Trump Dodges Questions About His ‘Shooting’ Tweet — Announces End Of U.S. Funds To WHO

Following protests in Minneapolis, Trump tweeted a perceived threat against demonstrators, saying "When the looting starts, the shooting starts."

Jalen Smith Could Be The Most Under-Appreciated Big In The 2020 NBA Draft

Not only did Smith shoot nearly 37 percent from deep as a sophomore at Maryland, but he also averaged 2.4 blocks per game.

Portugal Plans To Reopen To Tourists This Summer

TAP Portugal and the national tourism board have announced measures to welcome tourists back into the country.

Recent Hiring Data Shows Gaming And Esports Companies Not Immune To Economic Woes

Consumers are turning to gaming and esports companies for entertainment during difficult times. So how are these companies faring during the pandemic?

Snapshots Of The New Retail Wine Sector And What Lies Ahead

Wine sales have essentially doubled. We attribute this to the lack of restaurants and bars, but also to more overall alcoholic beverage consumption and shoppers engaging in larger, less-frequent shopping experiences.

High Tech's Vital Role In The Fertility Of Agribusiness

The advancements made in just the past decade have completely revamped agribusiness.

The Customer Service Heroism Of Funeral Directors, The ‘Last Responders’ Of The Deathcare/Funeral Industry

In the unprecedented losses we’ve suffered so suddenly as a country, a large part of the burden has fallen on the funeral industry, sometimes called deathcare. Funeral directors serve in a customer service-focused industry, as customer service consultant Micah Solomon explores.

Henry Cavill Likely To Don Cape Again As Superman

Superman is set to return, with actor Henry Cavill in talks to revive his version of the iconic superhero.

Inside Kylie Jenner’s Web Of Lies—And Why She’s No Longer A Billionaire

Earlier this year, Kylie Jenner sold half of her cosmetics company in one of the greatest celebrity cash-outs of all time. But the deal’s fine print reveals that she has been inflating the size and success of her business. For years.

Pocket Mortys recipe guide: Full recipe list and crafting guide

Pocket Mortys has a unique crafting system to make consumables and quest items. Here's a full list of all Pocket Mortys recipes and how to craft them!

The Virus as Muse

How do I thrive during a crisis?

Your Feelings Are Real

Has your life experience been invalidated by others?

The Metaphysical Mystery of Life, Mind, and Culture

Cells, animals, and people process information and move toward goal states. Unfortunately, the language game of physics is not compatible with describing these basic facts.

Psychedelics and the Out-of-Body Experience

Can psychedelics induce a classical out-of-body experience, or OBE? A new film and online debate from the psychedelic society suggest they can, but what does the evidence tell us?

Pleasure Barriers: Obstacles to Erotic Empowerment

Why is it so hard to feel good?

What is Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy

It's the basis for applying expressive arts [imagery, music, sound, movement, enactment, improv, storytelling, and creative writing] within the context of trauma-informed work.

Political Biases in Academia

A list of mostly peer-reviewed articles and academic books and chapters addressing the problem of political bias in academia.

Skull found in dig for 16th century Irish lord who almost freed Ireland from the British

ARCHAEOLOGISTS IN Spain believe they may have found the remains of 16th century Irish chieftain Red Hugh O'Donnell. The team of archaeologists had entered the seventh day of the dig in the search for the nobleman when they made the discovery. Two coffins, a skull and a complete body were found at the excavation site in Constitution Street, Valladolid, where archaeologists had recently uncovered what they believe to be La Capilla de las Maravillas, the Chapel of Wonders, where Red was put to rest in 1602. Christopher Columbus was also buried at the site but his body later moved to Seville, leading some to believe the second coffin may originally have contained his body. Advertisement Carlos Burgos from the Hispono Irish Association with the remains discovered during the dig (DiadeVallodolid/Twitter) Red, who was known as Aodh Ruadh Ó Domnhnaill in Irish, was buried in the site after dying while waiting for the King of Spain to agree to send another Spanish Army to Ireland to help fight against the English. Red…

Google Suddenly Reverses Major Chrome COVID-19 Security Move

Google will now proceed in rolling out controversial cookie changes that could cause some websites to break.

Irish 'Flash Gordon' actor and star of 'The Bill' Tony Scannell dies aged 74

IRISH ACTOR Tony Scannell has sadly passed away aged 74. A friend of the Cork-born star confirmed the sad news in a statement posted to Facebook. The cause of Mr. Scannell’s death remains unclear. Born in Cork in 1945, Tony’s father, Tom, was a professional goalkeeper and represented the Republic of Ireland at international level. Tony’s life took a different path though, starting with a five-year stint on guard duty in the Royal Air Force. Advertisement He then embarked on an acting career and in 1984 landed the role that would come to define him as DS Ted Roach on the long-running UK police drama The Bill. Something of a fan favourite, he spent nine years on the show before departing the series in 1993, though he did make a series of guest appearances in 2000. He also appeared in the cult sci-fi film adaptation of Flash Gordon alongside Max von Sydow. Tony Scannell as Ted Roach on 'The Bill' The Facebook tribute to Mr Scannell read: “Damn, damn, damn! I’ve just learned from Mark Wingett of the passing of a…

An Irish restaurant has invented a Tayto Pizza, and it is glorious

A PIZZERIA in Cork has created the ultimate Frankenstein meal by combining pizza and Taytos, and it might just be the most genius thing we've ever witnessed. La Tana Pizza on Barrack Street in the southern city have been offering the special pizza on and off for the past few years, and have decided to roll it out yet again to boost spirits of adventurous eaters during lockdown. The pizza restaurant-- who deliver by the way, so if you live in Cork you'd better try this right now for those of us who are unfortunately too far away-- announced they had reintroduced the delectable creation earlier this week with a Facebook video. Is this the most glorious pizza ever created? (La Tana Pizzeria) "Welcome back to the most Irish-Italian Pizza ever created in the history of the world," La Tana teased in a post announcing the return of the 'La Tayto'. Advertisement "It's a fresh handmade pizza with butter, a touch of garlic, a layer of mozzarella, ham, 2x bags of cheese and onion flavoured Taytos, and to finish it off we…

Sustainable Water Technologies Meet Consumer Demands

At one point in time, the water treatment industry was largely novel and unknown to the consumer market. However, as our society in the new decade grows more

MDC Alliance court application dismissed

The High Court has dismissed an MDC-Alliance urgent application seeking to stop the MDC-T from recalling more MPs elected on the MDC-A ticket from Parliament.

Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters Are Freaking Out Over ‘Chromatica’

Judging by the early reaction, "Chromatica" was worth the wait.

Spotify Claims Kobalt Is at Fault in Eminem Songs Copyright Dispute

Spotify has filed a third party claim in a federal court in Tennessee against Kobalt Music Publishing, alleging that the company is at fault in a copyright dispute over 243 Eminem songs, including the Grammy- and Oscar-winning "Lose Yourself."

How I'm Doing: TWICE, Alice Cooper, Angélique Kidjo, Perfume Genius & More Talk Life in Quarantine This Week

Read what these musicians are listening to and doing to stay inspired and active.

Clearing His Name: Metropolitan CEO Says He’s Ready to Put Disastrous Albany Show Behind Him

When John Scher was approached by an old friend about investing in a long-shot benefit concert, the 69-year-old promoter knew he should have walked away. But spellbound by the opportunity to work with superstar artists James Taylor and John Legend, Scher convinced himself that he could pull it off.

Executive Turntable: Revolt Names New COO, Shelter Music Group Expands Management Team

A rundown of new hires and promotions across the music business, including at Revolt, Shelter Music Group and GoDigital.

Recording Academy Releases Safety Recommendations for Studios Looking to Reopen

The Recording Academy’s Producers & Engineers Wing has released a list of safety considerations for studio owners as they weigh reopening.

Building Water System Challenges Following COVID-19 Closures

The WQP team has been working remotely in response to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, since mid-March, and our office building has been

Camila Cabello Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles: 'There Was Something Hurting Inside Me'

Camila Cabello shares her struggle with mental health issues in a candid first-person essay in the Wall Street Journal magazine for Mental Health Month in which she says her anxiety got so bad at one point that "it made me feel like my mind was playing a cruel trick on me." The 23-year-old singer describes how just looking at her Insta feed over the past few months you might see her working in the studio, wearing a "bomb-dot-com" outfit before hitting the stage or cuddling with her dog, Eugene, on the couch.

Formula E Race at Home Challenge Brooklyn Street Circuit track guide

The Brooklyn Street Circuit that plays host to the New York E-Prix will make its virtual debut in the Formula E Race at Home Challenge Esports competition this weekend

Leclerc and Giovinazzi to share Ferrari 488 GTE in Virtual Le Mans

Formula 1 duo Charles Leclerc and Antonio Giovinazzi will share a GTE-spec Ferrari 488 in the Virtual Le Mans 24 Hours

T-Mobile Galaxy S9 and S9+ security updates now rolling out

After updating the Galaxy S20 series phones earlier this week, T-Mobile is now pushing out updates to a couple of former Samsung flagships. The T-Mobile Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now being updated to versions G960USQS7DTE1 and G965USQS7DTE1, respectively. These are smaller updates, and the only item mentioned on the official changelogs are the May 2020 Android security patches. T-Mo has confirmed that these updates are now rolling out, so ... [read full article]

Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul

Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul. 'Having long portrayed Rahul as being out of touch, the BJP was suddenly confronted with a spectacle of humbleness and concern for the downtrodden,' observes Amulya Ganguli.

Govt refuses info on amount spent on COVID-19 equipment

Govt refuses info on amount spent on COVID-19 equipment. 'The Central Public Information Officer is not required to furnish information which requires drawing of inteference and/or making of assumption, or to interpret information, or to solve the problem raised by the applicant, or to furnish replies to hypothetical questions. 'The Information sought does not come under the definition of information as defined in Section 2(f) of RTI Act, 2005. The CPIO has no specific information to provide (sic),' it said.

Richard Herd, a baffled boss on ‘Seinfeld,’ is dead at 87 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Richard Herd, who played lawmen, tough guys, a general, an alien commander and a Watergate burglar, but was best known as Mr. Wilhelm, George Costanza’s supervisor, on “Seinfeld,” died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 87.

Life is Strange developer Dontnod opens new studio in Canada

Life is Strange and Vampyr developer Dontnod Entertainment has opened a new studio in Montreal, Canada. The office will become the French company's first international office, and will enable the studio to expand production and better connect with its community in North America. "We are delighted to share our plans of expansion with the opening of this new office in Montreal, completing the talented team working out of Paris," said Dontnod chief exec, Oskar Guilbert.

Obituary: Darklands creator Arnold Hendrick

Gamasutra has learned that Arnold Hendrick, creator of MicroProse's 1992 RPG Darklands, has passed away at the age of 69. The news comes by way of RPG Codex and a Facebook group for former MicroProse employees

How We Work Now: Ed Keane Associates President Ed Keane

In a series amid the coronavirus pandemic, Billboard is asking individuals from all sectors of the music business to share stories of how they work now, with much of the world quarantined at home and unable to take in-person meetings, attend conferences or even go into the office. Submissions for the series can be sent to HowWeWorkNow@Billboard.com. Read the full series here.

Next Steps in Regulating PFAS

In the U.S. EPA’s National PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Action Plan, published February 2019, the agency identified the water

Dodge Challenger Sets Sail In Florida, Promptly Sinks

While a picture is worth a thousand words, every once in a while, there comes an image that just leaves us ...

Ducks get police escort across Gatlinburg street

Some lucky ducks got a police escort as they crossed a street in Gatlinburg Wednesday.

WATCH: Irish girl's videos 'growing 37,000 frogs' from tadpoles goes viral

A COUNTY Tyrone girl has gone viral for showcasing the growth of almost 40,000 tadpoles in her back garden. Hannah McSorley has gained an enormous following on video sharing platform TikTok for documenting the growth of her 37,930 tadpoles (No, we don't know how she counted them). @.baby.frogsLast chance to name another tadpole in the comments ❤️##fyp ##foryou ##xyzbca ##lockdownlife ##houseoftiktok ##froggang ##tadpoles ##frogspawn ##frogs ##viral ♬ Toosie Slide - Drake In daily updates, Hannah's followers watched her collecting the frogspawn and creating a habitat made with rocks, pond silt and water, and transferring the spawn to their new home when they were getting ready to hatch. Advertisement Day by day the spawn grew from embryos into tiny tadpoles, then larger, stronger tadpoles, with the babies now beginning to lose their gills and grow legs and mouths as they prepare to become frogs. @.baby.frogsI just want to make sure everyone gets a chance to enter🐸❤️ ##foryou ##fyp##frogs ##tadpoles##frogspawn…

Iconic Cork pub's heartbreaking image of unused kegs being returned to suppliers sends fans into meltdown

ONE OF Ireland’s oldest and most iconic pubs has posted a picture that has pint-lovers across Ireland crying into their screens. Like pubs all over the country, Shelbourne Bar in Cork has been closed ever since the Irish government ordered businesses to close their doors as part of a nationwide lockdown designed to slow the spread of coronavirus. First opened in 1895, the legendary whiskey bar is a part of life for so many in the Irish city and a popular stop-off for tourists and visitors from all around. The current closure represents one of the longest in the pub’s 125-year history. It’s a truly extraordinary time and while Ireland appears to be over the worst of the coronavirus pandemic with pubs and bars set to reopen from August 10, the closures have come at a huge cost both personally and financially. Advertisement Further evidence of that was provided by the Shelbourne Bar on Twitter, with the pub posting a picture of a close to two dozen unused kegs being sent back to their suppliers with their seals…

The key to Balik Probinsya success

"The architects of the Balik Probinsiya program may be considered recidivists."   The government has put in place a Balik Probinsiya program as part of its strategy for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Under the program, the government will pay the back-to-the-province fare – plus some journey money – of Filipinos rendered jobless by the pandemic.

Flag day

Navy men unfurl the Philippine tricolor during a flag-raising ceremony in Imus, Cavite on May 28, 2020 as the nation celebrates Flag Day. The occasion also marks the Battle of Alapan that took place on May 28, 1898 led by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, who displayed the Filipino flag for the first time. Flag Day is celebrated from May 28 to June 12 each year and Filipinos are encouraged to display the flag in all government offices, schools, private homes and business establishments.

Virtual session

House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez presides over the online deliberation on three House bills 6709, 6623 and 6707 that seek to ‘defeat COVID-19’. As co-chairman of the committee, Romualdez said it is necessary to have these proposals enacted into law as soon as possible to save the people from further harm and starvation amid the virus pandemic.

‘Never let a crisis go to waste’

"See the opportunity in every difficulty."     Yin and yang. Oil and water. Crisis and opportunity. Blood on the streets.

Chatting with Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys 

Nick Carter of the Grammy-nominated pop group Backstreet Boys chatted with Digital Journal's Markos Papadatos about his family life, the digital age of music, and his partnerships with VOSS and Happy Family Organics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CWI agree in principle to tour England in July, awaits UK gov't approval

Cricket West Indies has agreed in principle to send a West Indies team to England for a three-Test series in July. The decision was arrived at during a meeting of the board on Thursday. The decision c...

PCR and CRF partner to deliver practical education in virtual format

PCR and CRF are pleased to announce the creation of virtual Partners in Learning sessions that will be broadcast during the PCR e-Course (June 25-27, 2020) and CRF’s TVT Connect meeting (June 18-28, 2020).

Staying Grounded in a Chaotic World

When we are not distracted by all of the world’s busyness, this connection to a world beyond what we usually view as “our world” informs and colors everything else.

Sara Azadi : “Customer Service can make or break your business”

Customer Service can make or break your business. I knew this going in but making it the cornerstone of your business will help address issues in a way that are always customer-centric. We discovered why this mattered a few months into the success of our business. We saw many copycat products come out of China. […]

Who You Are… The Most Important Decisions You Will Ever Make Rest On ONE Word…

Life Is A Queen, The Human Mind Her Diamond Gown, The Human Strength, A Fortress... from my poem "Who You Are"

Leslie Hale: “Everyone is fighting some sort of battle; If we knew of their battles we would likely feel far differently toward them, and they might feel differently toward us”

I would start a movement of compassion and kindness for everyone. Everyone is fighting some sort of battle. If we knew of their battles we would likely feel far differently toward them, and they might feel differently toward us. As a part of my series about strong female leaders, I had the pleasure of interviewing […]

Wedding Photographer Reviews the Nikon D780

These are my thoughts on the Nikon D780 after shooting a 9-hour wedding with one in London in February of 2020. I had it for 3 days, so this isn’t an exhaustive technical review; I’m not going to dissect it or pixel peep, just report on my impressions as a full-time wedding photographer who normally uses a couple of D750s.

Muhammadu Buhari: The Grave And Its Saving Ghosts -(Part One) By Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi

The past 5 years of Mohammadu Buhari Presidency on the platform of All Progressive Congress, APC has not been different from his 5 years with APC; Afri-Project Consortium's handling of the Petroleum Trust Fund projects, while the North is made better that he met it. The South is made worse and groans under the yoke of deprivation.

How Will Africa Fare After COVID-19? By Haleed Sulemana

The African Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) that would see African countries trade within its borders without priority to Western countries should be fast-tracked and made operational. This will allow the African Union and other African sectors to easily assert their agency globally.

Abacha Stole Close To $1bn As Head Of State, Says President Buhari

Buhari served under the late Abacha as head of Petroleum Trust Fund.

BREAKING: Former Nigerian President, Obasanjo, Sacks Workers, Refuses To Pay Salaries

Before laying the workers off on Friday, the OPL had been owing several months of salaries.

EXPOSED: Presidency Lied, Technical Issues Blanked Out Buhari While Giving Speech During UN Virtual Meeting

...Contrary to Shehu’s claims, the full video of the virtual meeting obtained by SaharaReporters has indeed proven that President Buhari was knocked out of the meeting while still speaking after feeds from Aso Villa failed to get through to other participants of the important event.

Priest confesses truth behind water pistol baptism

THE PRIEST at the centre of a viral photograph depicting a baptism being delivered by water pistol has come clean with the truth behind the image. Father Stephen Klasek, who is a pastor of St. Mark, and Saint Paul the Apostle in Tullahoma and priest of the Diocese of Nashville in the US, became the talk of the internet after an image purporting to show him squirting a small baby with what appeared to be Holy water was posted on social media. While the image drew plenty of laughs from believers and non-believers alike, there was also criticism in some quarters, with Father Klasek accused of disrespecting the church and his own faith with his actions. The priest has now sought to clarify the events surrounding the post, explaining that the image was staged and designed to elicit laughs from his congregation during a time of great sadness for the US. Writing in a Facebook post after speaking with Father Klasek, Sain Mark Catholic Church of Manchester, Tennessee said Advertisement “The family had requested for him…

Target is closing 24 stores in Minnesota 'until further notice' amid looting and protests following the death of George Floyd

Target is closing 10 locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as 14 more in the surrounding region.

How Amy Klobuchar Is Tied to The Minneapolis Chaos Over George Floyd's Death...And It's Not Good

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) had a better than expected 2020

Nearly 1 million people now applying for unemployment benefits in North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Commerce continues to update its statistics regarding unemployment claims filed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Rakul Preet Singh To Raise The Oomph With An Item Song In Jr NTR-Ram Charan’s RRR

South diva Rakul Preet Singh is all set to flaunt her killer moves in an item song for RRR. As per reports, ace filmmaker SS Rajamoulis magnum opus will have a dance number by the actress.

Amitabh Bachchan Confused Over Bhumi Pednekar Calling Him Baller: Nobody's Telling Me What It Means

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan recently took a walk down the memory lane, and recalled his days on the sets of Kabhie Kabhie in Lucknow, 44 years ago. Among the fans who showered compliments on Big Bs post was actress Bhumi Pednekar.

Wipro appoints Deepak M Satwalekar to its Board of Directors

Deepak M ​​Satwalekar has been the Managing Director of HDFC Ltd and subsequently the Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co. Ltd. He has also been a consultant to the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), the statement said.

Aussie credit growth screams deleveraging

Via the excellent Damien Boey at Credit Suisse:

On my mind: Nicholas Chambers

The latest films, food and design on the mind of Art Gallery of NSW curator Nicholas Chambers.

Social distancing measures revised, gathering numbers increased in WA's next step out of restrictions

In Mid-May, Premier Mark McGowan initially predicted this further easing of restrictions would occur from mid-June.

Holy Shit It Actually Happened: Triple J Played Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’

THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

The Kardashians' 'changing faces' from Khloe Kardashian to Kylie Jenner

The Kardashians have often been accused of enhancing their looks, either by the surgeon's knife or with the usual of photo editing equipment - here's how they've changed

Reasoning behind Scott Boras’ rallying cry to MLB players

With Major League Baseball veering toward a Titanic-like disaster, Scott Boras, trying to rally the playing universe, invoked a Leonardo DiCaprio line from the epic film about the ill-fated cruise

TI rules the analogue roost

In 2019, TI’s analogue sales were directed to industrial applications (36% of revenue), smartphones and other personal electronics (23% of revenue), and automotive applications (21% of revenue).  All three application segments are highly profitable and afford it the best opportunities for growth now and into the future, the company said.

COVID-19: Dutch ban transport of mink after farm workers infected

THE HAGUE: Dutch authorities on Thursday (May 28) announced a nationwide ban on the transport of mink after mink farm workers were believed to ...

Gauteng's train services plan derailed by committee

After the Prasa's plan to open one corridor in Gauteng was rejected, it is now up to tomorrow transport minister Fikile Mbalula to give direction on whether trains will operate, come Monday.

Christopher Jullien praises Celtic mentality as he reveals his Last Dance inspiration

The centre-back has been inspired by the feats of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

Kumail Nanjiani REFUSED To Toy Around His Pakistani Accent For A Role, Is He Talking About THIS Ryan Reynolds Film?

Kumail Nanjiani is known for his amazing sense of humour in films. He is best known for his work in The Big Sick, Men In Black: International and was recently seen in Netflix’s Lovebirds which is

What Bristol Airport has said about reopening as flights resume

The airport's main terminal has been closed since the beginning of April

Find Virtual Classes Tough? Principal Shares Important Tips for Parents & Students

Gurugram: Monica Sagar of Shiv Nadar School shares how to make the most of online classes and virtual learning amid COVID-19 lockdown.

Relaxation of physical distancing may increase the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario

If physical distancing measures in Ontario are relaxed too much or too quickly, the province could see hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients as well as exponential growth in deaths, concludes new research involving a University of Guelph infectious disease modeller.

Study reveals how flies make survival decisions

Many insects process visual information to make decisions about controlling their flying skills and movements- flies must decide whether to pursue prey, avoid a predator, maintain their flight trajectory or land based on their perceptions.

Woolies Is Quietly Testing A New CCTV System That Films You At The Self-Service Checkout

The trial is designed to target people who don't "do the right thing", a spokesperson said.

(Video) Nike show Liverpool their massive star power in new ad

Nike have released a new advert featuring mega-stars such as LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal. The video – which was posted to their Twitter feed – shar…

BJP leader Kanna Laxminarayana’s daughter-in-law dies; no foul play, say cops

Thirty-two-year-old collapsed after dancing for an hour at a party, police say

Brumby cull able to proceed but cattleman vows to appeal court ruling

Philip Maguire's bid to stop high country horse shoot was knocked back in the Supreme Court on Friday but the Omeo cattleman is planning to appeal the decision.

My streaming gem: why you should watch Terror Firmer

Continuing our series of writers recommending underappreciated films is a shoutout for one of Troma’s most gonzo B-movies

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

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

Setting the out-of-office is the virtual equivalent of slipping on the flip-flops

It is entering those dates, announcing respite in whatever form it takes, that marks the true coming of the holiday spirit

UNWTO launches global guidelines to reopen tourism

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from COVID-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively, to restore confidence and, as UNWTO strengthens its partnership with Google, to embrace innovation and the digital transformation of global tourism. The guidelines were produced in consultation with the Global Tourism Crisis Committee and aim to support governments and private sector to recover from an unparalleled crisis. Depending on when travel

Study on impact of coronavirus on European convention sector

FRAKFURT / LONDON - The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe has released the results of a study on “The Impact of Coronavirus on Europe’s Convention Sector”. The analysis, prepared by Tourism Economics, aims at providing a constructive narrative of the meetings and conference sector’s pathway through the crisis, towards recovery, and has developed three scenarios to reflect the possible range of outcomes from this crisis. Baseline, upside and downside scenarios for European convention community The baseline scenario assumes that

This video shows a fan remaster of the classic Diablo 2 game in Unreal Engine 4

YouTuber 'Upside Down' is currently working on a fan remaster of Diablo 2 in Unreal Engine 4.

Fit for Hollywood royalty! Couple overhauled a 1920s LA castle into a stunning modern home with a pool, city views and trendy cinema - before it was bought for '$8.5million' by Diane Kruger

Robert and Cortney Novogratz, who have starred in two reality TV shows about their designs, renovated the LA 1920s castle to a stunning modern mansion.

'We have not demanded President’s rule': Devendra Fadnavis on Maha govt amid COVID-19 crisis

Apparently affording a breather to the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi, Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis has denied any plans of his Bharatiya Janata Party to topple the six-month old Maharashtra government.

Contact made: Klopp holds direct talks with Liverpool target as he eyes marquee signing

Huge coup if Reds seal deal...

Theaters may reopen, curfew gets a cut: COVID-19 Task Force

Return to movie theaters and start your day earlier – or slink home pre-dawn sooner – when restrictions are lifted Monday Health officials today announced that cinemas are among venues which may resume business as coronavirus infections wane,...

BMW details brawny new inline six-cylinder turbodiesel engines...

BMW has released details about what it describes as a “new generation” of inline six-cylinder turbodiesel engine.

AP 2020 2nd Inter exam dates announced; to be conducted on June 3rd

The exam for Modern Language II and Geography II were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tough words, little drama, familiar champ in virtual bee

The SpellPundit bee concluded on the same night Scripps would have held its grand finale inside a packed convention center ballroom on the Potomac River outside Washington.

Pádraig Harrington: Get neutral to set up Ryder Cup course

Pádraig Harrington has made the case for Ryder Cup courses to be set up by neutral parties rather than the host tour.

FDI to drop, Michael Smurfit interview and a ‘welfare mentality’ towards SMEs

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Why it’s important to get back to basics and learn to walk (properly) again

Respect your body’s design and walk your way to fitness, creativity and mental health

2020 Fuller Moto 2029 is a rolling work of art

Custom motorcycles cover a very wide range of definitions, not limited to the traditional metalworking techniques giving rise to a cookie cutter series of

League of Ireland Legends: Alfie Hale - The man with the goal-den touch

In our League of Ireland Legends series, Alfie Hale reflects on the art of goal-scoring and recalls Waterford’s fabled back-from-the-dead title triumph at Flower Lodge in 1972.

Beef Reloaded: Rapper Lousika Says Sista Afia Should Have Beaten Freda Rhymz

Just when we thought Sister Afia and Freda Rhymz have shown maturity by burying their infantile beef and forging ahead for the betterment of the industry, rapper Louisika has popped up to stoke it.

Edo, Ondo, Oyo, Bauchi, Ebonyi, 3 others get new CPs

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, yesterday, ordered the immediate posting/deployment of eight police commissioners.

COVID-19 test kits now being sold in black markets, NCDC raises alarm

abuja—Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu, said yesterday Nigerians have started COVID-19

Monguno’s accusers do not wish Niger Delta region well — CNDC

A group, Coalition for Niger Delta Cohesion (CNDC), hs berated attempts by some elements in the Niger Delta region to cast aspersions on...

Chuck wants all JPs to fall under one umbrella

WESTERN BUREAU: THE SITUATION which sees some parishes having two separate organisations representing justices of the peace (JPs) is poised to become a thing of the past, as Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has issued an edict to end the practice and...

May Pen Hospital outpatient department gets needed facelift

Thanks to Kaleidoscope Paints, the May Pen Hospital outpatient department now has a fresh, clean look. CEO of the hospital Andrade Sinclair told The Gleaner that the building was in dire need of a facelift as it had not been painted in three...

Dialysis and COVID-19, a scary mix for renal patients

Western Bureau: The advent of COVID-19 has created a new challenge for diabetic patients with end-stage renal disease as, despite their conditions, they are forced, at least twice per week, to operate within the restrictions as it relates to social...

15-year-old hit by brain tumour needs help

WESTERN BUREAU: Fifteen-year-old Anchovy High School student Kaylia Pinnock is in desperate need of help to get medical attention for a grade two brain tumour, which has left her facing an uncertain future and plunging her mother, Velma Latchman,...

Supreme Ventures, PSOJ team up to assist Gregory Park residents

SUPREME VENTURES Group (SVG) Executive Chairman Gary Peart led a team through the streets of Gregory Park, St Catherine, as part of COVID-19 relief efforts orchestrated by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) to support struggling...

NASA Astronauts Start Epic Journey In Tesla Model X SUVs — Of Course

The day coming soon when NASA astronauts launch into space again is one that will leave us with tears in our eyes and chills running down our spines — from joy, pride, and love. It is history in the making, dreams coming true, and another step for humanity and Americans.

Wall Street has billions to lose in China from rising strain

Five big US banks had a combined $70.8 billion of exposure to China in 2019.

Please see special handling

A new study highlights the risks of pulmonary complications in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection who undergo surgery, according to an observational study of 1,128 patients across 24 countries, published in The Lancet. The study was conducted between 1 January and 31 March 2020 and included data from hospitals mainly in Europe and America with ongoing SARS-CoV-2 infection outbreaks.

Work from home set to become new norm for BPO sector

WESTERN BUREAU: Some of the leading developers of space in western Jamaica are now taking a wait-and-see attitude towards the COVID-19 sparked work-from-home (WFH) arrangement, which some outsourcing firms are expressing an interest in expanding....

Taking a deep look into animals

Advances in neuroscience research and microscopy: a new technique makes it possible to clear a wide variety of different animals, making them transparent and allowing researchers to look deep into their organs and nervous systems.

How well do Germans understand weather risks?

Germans have difficulty gauging the negative impact of weather conditions such as ground frost, heat, or UV radiation. This is one of the key results of a representative survey conducted by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, published in Weather, Climate, and Society. The study's authors advocate new impact forecasts that predict not only what the weather will be, but also what it will do.

Limits on evolution revealed by statistical physics

What is and is not possible for natural evolution may be explained using models and calculations from theoretical physics, say researchers in Japan. To explain this the limits of evolution, researchers simplified the natural world to fit idealized physics models and searched for any mathematical structure within biological complexity.

VICTOR JOECKS: Ford supports discrimination against Asian-Americans

In the name of diversity, Attorney General Aaron Ford supports discriminating against Asian Americans.

Kate’s Week in Food: The biggest truffle festival outside Europe + unmissable rooftop dining!

RAISE THE ROOF Plenty of indoor venues opening up as of 1st of June, but there are some al fresco areas coming back too – The Rooftop at QT among them. As is required, all bookings at the roo…

Buhari’s herculean task of lifting countrymen out of despair, poverty

Having shrugged off the challenge of Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at last year’s polls, President Muhammadu Buhari

Huawei Y7p: Differentiator for mid-market smartphones remains camera quality

Promoted | Smartphones in developing nations play a crucial role in economic development – but it’s preserving memories, and getting arty, that sways most consumers.

Delta Goodrem Just Covered ‘The Nanny’ Theme Song And It’s A Work Of Art

Delta Goodrem has applied her singular and strange talents to a cover of the theme song of beloved American sitcom 'The Nanny.'

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/photosSMH">SMH Twitter and <a href="https://twitter.com/theage_photo">AGE Twitter

Heightened interaction between neolithic migrants and hunter-gatherers in Western Europe

This study reports new genome-wide data for 101 prehistoric individuals from 12 archaeological sites in today's France and Germany, dating from 7000-3000 BCE, and documents levels of admixture between expanding early Neolithic farmers and local hunter-gatherers seen nowhere else in Europe.

St Bess ready to confront COVID-19, hurricane season

WESTERN BUREAU: DESPITE DECLARING itself as being in an advanced state of readiness as it relates to handling both COVID-19 and the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation says it will need additional funding to be...

Young men urged to use COVID-19 to educate and create

THE ECONOMIC fallout resulting from COVID-19 has left many people jobless and is affecting the ability of men living in inner-city communities who are constrained from their daily ‘hustle’ to provide for their families and loved ones. Jerome...

Some couples unfazed as registry weddings fall

COVID-19 has put many significant events on hold, but many couples have remained determined to tie the knot. The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) offers registry weddings at 10 locations islandwide and has been an ideal option for scores bound...

Quarantine could hit tourism, warns Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard

A Shropshire MP has called for more flexibility in the Government's quarantine laws for overseas visitors.

Telford entrepreneur's relaxing boost for tired key workers

A Shropshire candlemaker handed out her new relaxing oil products to key workers all over the county.

RSPCA reports influx of calls about cats in Shropshire as kitten season starts

The RSPCA has revealed it received more than 70 reports about cats in Shropshire since the start of lockdown.

Planned Tasley garden village could include doctors' surgery

A proposed garden village development near Bridgnorth could contain a small doctors' surgery.

Virtual marketplace helps firms sell wares online

Businesses adapting to lockdown can now sell their products directly to customers online through a virtual marketplace.

Coronavirus cases spur California county to stall reopening | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SACRAMENTO, Calif. >> The first California county to backpedal on its reopening plan wasn’t one of the urban areas that agitated to reopen or a coastal area where beaches draw crowds but a remote outpost that didn’t have a single known coronavirus case until last week.

Inquest hears MoD man's death likely down to asbestos exposure

Asbestos exposure likely led to the death of a government aeronautical mathematician, an inquest has found.

Malaysians mock Indonesian TV drama after double amputee’s hands accidentally appear from under actor’s shirt (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― An Indonesian drama series is getting all the attention on Malaysian social media for the wrong reasons. Berkah Taubat Pelukis Kaligrafi aired on Indonesian television, centres around a character named Hanif, played by actor Sidik Eduard, whose arms were amputated following...

Anwar denies speculation that he is taking over as Selangor MB, says rumours are by traitors

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today denied speculations that he was aiming for the Selangor mentri besar post. In his Facebook Live session today, Anwar said he had instructed the party leadership to support and cooperate with Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari as the...

Article 30, allowing minorities to establish educational institutes, discriminatory: Kailash Vijayvargiya

The Congress called Vijayvargiya’s comments an attempt to whip up communal passions at a time when the country is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic.

Don Conroy tells how career is soaring age 70 and believes being forced to retire at 65 is ridiculous

Exclusive: The iconic Irish TV personality is making a virtual comeback!

Wellington sewage spill brings waste trucks back to street days after they were retired

A burst pipe sent human waste onto the footpath.

Redesigned leather Apple Watch bands could be coming soon

A new set of leather Apple Watch bands surfaced online in a variety of colors and a redesigned no-loop feel.

Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Recover From Being A Lifelong Fuckup?

Hello, all you Twitternet spooklets of sexcrime, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only advice column that helps you find real love in a virtual world....

Jaishankar discusses post-COVID-19 economic recovery with EU foreign policy chief

 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held discussions with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on initiatives to promote post-Corona economic recovery and preparations

Migrant Couple Names Baby Boy Sonu Sood To Thank The Actor For Getting Them Home

Gratitude

Remember Lancia? It's Not Dead Yet And Has New Special Edition Ypsilon

To celebrate the launch of the Ypsilon Hybrid, Lancia has introduced the EcoChic version with a distinctive Maryne exterior finish inspired by the color of the sea.

Westmoreland Municipal Corporation to open new headquarters on Monday

WESTERN BUREAU: AFTER SEVERAL missed deadlines, Savanna-la-Mar’s Mayor Bertel Moore is adamant that the newly built Westmoreland Municipal Corporation (WMC) headquarters will be opened on June 1, albeit it not being 100 per cent completed. “We...

Coronavirus fears slow CRH blood donations – doc

WESTERN BUREAU: Fears emanating from the COVID-19 pandemic have caused concerns about blood donations to spiral at Cornwall Regional, the hospital’s senior medical officer has said. Dr Derrick Harvey made the observation during an interview with...

The High Note review – a romantic comedy without romance or comedy

Young love has never seemed more lifeless than it does as this dreary drama lurches towards its nauseating finale

Taylor Swift Fans Blast A Food Chain For Taking A Sly Dig At Singer’s Songs; Swifties Scream 'No More Whoppers'

When a Twitter user took to Twitter to ask Burger King which was their favourite Taylor Swift song, their reply didn’t seem to go down well with Swifties

'83 Starring Ranveer Singh As Kapil Dev WON'T Release In Theatres Immediately Post Lockdown; Director Kabir Khan Reveals Details

Kabir Khan's sports drama '83 starring Ranveer Singh was to release on April 10, 2020. However, due to the lockdown, the film got postponed

GTA 5 PC Cheat codes

While playing GTA 5 on your computer, use cheat codes to make it more fun.

My former manager was demanding GH¢120,000 to give me my Instagram password – eShun

Songstress eShun has finally made her fans privy to how come there is a swap of display picture on her official Instagram account.

Governor Waiguru, PS Kibicho Fight Over Recognition for County Projects [VIDEO]

PS Kibicho burst out into laughter after being sent to return Waiguru's dowry by...

Google Sodar uses augmented reality to help enforce social distancing

By drawing a virtual arc with a two-meter radius using augmented reality, Sodar is a web app created by Google to help enforce social distancing. It runs only on Android devices via Google Chrome.

Tensions high at Black Lives Matter protest in Fontana as rocks and bottles thrown

Rocks and bottles were thrown at a Black Lives Matter protest in Fontana.

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

(This May 28 story, adds dropped word “Smart” in paragraph 4 and corrects designation in paragraph 12 to nurse, not doctor)

Choux polish: A Bastible chef’s recipe for a show-stopping pastry

Kitchen Cabinet: Head chef Cúán Greene outlines how he adds crunch to choux pastry

CGV adopts system that checks whether moviegoers have masks on properly

CGV, South Korea's largest multiplex chain, said Friday it has adopted camera systems that automatically check moviegoers' temperatures and whether or not they have their masks on properly amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The company, an affiliate of Korean entertainment giant CJ Group, said it has introduced the Smart Pass system in 115 of its domestic multiplex theaters. Smart Pass recognizes whether a ...

Exact time Starlink satellites will fly over Merseyside this weekend

There's still a chance to catch the elusive satellites

New Volkswagen Nivus breaks cover as baby coupé-style crossover...

Volkswagen has revealed a brand new nameplate, presenting the Nivus as a coupé-style crossover developed in Latin America.

Surge in rats across UK as 45 per cent more of us call pest control

According to Rentokil Pest Control, there was a 79% increase in traffic to its “signs of rats” webpage in April

Picture-perfect: Google Photos turns 5, Silicon Valley honchos say good things

Lieb commemorated the occasion by sending out a tweet on the 5th anniversary of the app.

Cannes Film Festival 2020 To Announce Official Selection Lineup On June 3

After cancelling the 73rd edition last month due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Cannes will announce its 2020 Official Selection on Wednesday, June 3.

Lockdown Brings Tears of Joy to Indian Woman Who Reunites with Husband After 20 Years - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): The lockdown in India imposed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 has brought untold misery to hundreds of thousands of poor daily wage earners....

When Kareena Kapoor Snubbed Karan Johar At An Event Post Their Fallout Over Kal Ho Naa Ho!

A few days ago, Kareena Kapoor Khan wished her filmmaker Karan Johar with a sweet post on his birthday. However, do you folks know that there was a time when KJo-Bebos friendship hit a rough patch? In his memoir, An Unsuitable Boy, Karan revealed that he and Kareena had a major fallout during Kal Ho Na Ho.

Out-of-this-world adventure: Oklahoma filmmakers' critically acclaimed movie 'Vast of Night' lands on Amazon

Imagine, if you will, a small town seemingly lost in time, just waiting for some curious souls to harness its cooperative spirit. That's what the largely Oklahoma crew of "The Vast of Night" found in Whitney, Texas, where they made their critically acclaimed independent feature. "It was kind of already frozen in time, in a way, all ready for us," said Executive Producer Marcus Ross, a Minco native now based in Birmingham, Alabama. "The only way we were able to pull off what we did was just people cooperating and volunteering their houses and their time." The debut feature film from Edmond director Andrew Patterson "The Vast of Night" premieres Friday on Amazon Prime Video. Penned by Oklahoma-based writers Craig W.

People Are Livid At The YouTuber Who Secretly ‘Rehomed’ Her Adopted Son With Autism

Myka Stauffer is in hot water after she released a video revealing that she secretly rehomed her adopted son with autism that she had built her brand on.

Super Saturday salute looms with WA hospitality players back in the game

WA's small bar and restaurant players can resume their bustling trade from June 6 along with clubs, pubs and hotels.

On a romp of a quest across colonial Tasmania

The winner of this year' Vogel Award is an evocative historical novel.

Multi-use trail touted for E&N line

Developing a multi-use trail along the length of the old E&N corridor would benefit cycling commuters, boost tourism and small business and cost far less than reviving a defunct rail service, . . .

ISKCON snubs Shemaroo's apology, proceeds with legal action against Surleen Kaur's comedy video

Finnish Researchers Warn of COVID-19 Infection Risk in Open Space Offices, Urge Teleworking

Fresh Finnish simulations of how viruses can move with air currents have prompted recommendations to continue distance work wherever possible. Cramped conditions and...

A 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie sequel is on the way

After 'Sonic the Hedgehog' pulled in over $300 million at the box office this spring, Paramount and Sega are working on a sequel.

Award-winning drama 'Poppie Nongena' coming to DStv BoxOffice

The movie, 'Poppie Nongena' based on the award-winning novel by Elsa Joubert will be available on DStv BoxOffice in June.

The Time Utada Hikaru Found A Porn DVD In The Street

Recently on Japanese TV, Utada Hikaru recounted the story behind one of her most memorable tweets: the time she discovered a porn DVD on a Tokyo street....

Study Shows A Distressing Number Of You Eat While Gaming

A recent study from analytics firm Newzoo claims that at least 80 per cent of video game fans eat or drink something while they sell turnips in Animal Crossing and demolish demonic hordes in Doom Eternal. Assuming I didn’t already hate gamers, this is all it would take to push me over the edge....

Rappler Talk: UP expert Guido David on why Metro Manila can’t let guard down under GCQ

What should Metro Manila residents keep in mind as they contemplate leaving their homes under the general community quarantine?

Xiaomi sends its greetings to laptop makers as it plans on entering the Indian market

Xiaomi has sent a customary ‘Hello’ to various laptop makers, announcing its entry into the Indian market with its latest generation of laptops. The Chinese tech giant shared a tweet from its official Xiaomi India account. Hey there 👋, @Dell_IN, @Acer_India, @HPIndia, @Lenovo_in, @ASUSIndia. We guess it's time to say, Hello! pic.twitter.com/5jYcriEeFQ — Mi India …

Range Rover Velar By Manhart Combines Stealthy Look With 600 HP

Manhart has given the Range Rover Velar an upgraded engine and giant 23-inch wheels. The 1980s-inspired side decals are a rather odd choice.

Tiger Woods' mugshot nadir 'a bizarre curio'

It was on May 29, 2017 that Tiger Woods reached a very public nadir, as Stats Perform News' Russell Greaves recalls.

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

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

'Hero bikes': how free bicycles are transforming the lives of Scotland's key workers

The Bike Station, a Scottish bicycle recycling charity, is offering free bikes to NHS staff and other key workers during the coronanvirus crisis. Photographs by Murdo MacLeod

Princess Nokia's lockdown listening: 'Performing is always a little unnatural'

The New York rapper has been revisiting the sweet R&B sounds that dominated her city at the turn of the millennium

Rio animal shelter delivers pets to Brazilians in lockdown – in pictures

To meet rising demand for animal companions in lockdown, Public Animal Shelter in Rio de Janeiro allows people to check the profiles of available cats and dogs via social media. It then delivers the chosen pet to their new home

New Yorkers once sneered at the suburbs. Now the boot is on the other foot

Lockdown-crazed city-dwellers planning summer vacations are facing soaring prices, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

'Yeats … the wine lodge?' Educating Rita at 40 – in pictures

Willy Russell’s play, about a working-class woman’s Open University education, made a star of Julie Walters. It was first staged 40 years ago this summer – here’s a look back at its history

Strawberries in red wine recipe

Breton strawberries in wine syrup, or Fraises Mam Goz, is a simple but beautiful dessert for summer.

London-based Anish Kapoor tops Hurun India Art List, with Rs 44.39-crore sales in 2019

The list is a ranking of the top 50 Indian artists alive today, based on the sales of their works at public auction in the year ended December 31, 2019.

And you thought your neighbours were bad! Homeowners share the horrors caused by nightmare people next-door - from a rubbish-strewn garden to an ARROW shot through the window

Collated by Shareably, social media users from around the globe have shared pictures revealing some outrageously rude behaviour from people living next door.

Jackie Kennedy's beauty secrets revealed: Dermatologist's notes reveal the First Lady applied facial toner to her armpits and kept walking to a minimum for fear of developing varicose veins

Unearthed consultation documents released by the Dr Erno Laszlo Institute, which are on loan to NYC's Makeup Museum, offer a glimpse of the former First Lady's tailored skincare routine.

Pet-like smart assistants and multi-sensory tableware feature in Edinburgh College of Art student show

Pet-like smart assistants and tableware for multisensory dining feature in this Virtual Design Festival school show by Edinburgh College of Art students.

Xbox Series X to support older Xbox games natively, high frame-rate versions also promised

The Xbox Series X will be able to run all older Xbox games with ease at higher frame rates. Microsoft says some old titles will be enhanced for the Series X too.

Donny Benet's modern twist on the past

He's been called the "Robert Palmer of Australian music" but it's Donny's musicality that enables him to pull off his arch trick.

Basketball Hall of Fame delays Kobe Bryant's enshrinement ceremony

The Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame said on Thursday the enshrinement ceremony for the Class of 2020, a group that includes the late Kobe Bryant,

A burning question about how to deal with writers' final wishes

Should Max Brod have burned Franz Kafka's manuscripts, as the novelist asked?

Contact tracing: Manchester health chief on what you should now do if you have coronavirus symptoms

Manchester's director of Public Health, David Regan, explains how 'track and trace' works, and its importance in the next stage of the coronavirus pandemic.

We'll All Be Renting a Local Airbnb This Summer

Yes, people are itching to travel, but their first holidays are likely to be close to home.

Bursa Malaysia extends downtrend at mid-day

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― Bursa Malaysia extended its earlier downtrend to end the morning session easier, echoing the weaker performance of regional peers, dampened by heightened concerns over the United States (US)-China tension. At 12.30pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI)...

493 bookings for events worth Rs 66 lakh cancelled, city residents seek refund

The city residents have been seeking their refund from the Municipal Corporation that manages the community centres.

Jamia: Delhi court says probe seems ‘targeted’

Tanha accused of allegedly instigating crowds by giving speeches in areas where anti-CAA protests were on. He was produced before the judge on May 27.

Terengganu MB says will lift dine-in restrictions soon

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 29 — Dining-in at restaurants and eateries in Terengganu will be allowed soon, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar. He said a standard operating procedure (SOP), which will take into account all aspects, is being worked out, before an...

YouTube CEO responds to Trump order threatening web protections

The order calls for new regulations to limit liability protections enjoyed by social-media companies if they “engage in censoring or any political conduct.”

Haryana CM Khattar calls paddy order an advisory, Congress asks him to apologise to farmers

Although sensing the mood of farmers, the government had relaxed the conditions two days back, it still won’t allow paddy cultivation on panchayat land which is normally hired by small and marginal farmers.

Fraudsters target Singaporeans using local brands, celebrities and 'freebies'

Using the names of local brands and celebrities, scammers are targeting Singaporeans in an elaborate scheme to steal their personal data. Recently, they have also exploited the Covid-19 pandemic, using news of it as clickbait. The list of local brands and...

Iran prepares for major confrontation by heavily arming IRGC in Persian Gulf: video

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), General Hussein Salami, announced that the IRGC’s naval forces have received 112 new warships. Salami said during the handover ceremony of 112 new warships in Bandar Abbas that this step is part of the birth of a new naval force in the Gulf called ‘Iran’. The commander of the Revolutionary Guards said in a speech: “These boats will increase the offensive power of the Iranian navy in the Gulf waters.” He explained that the strengthening of military force is part of the road map, which is being pursued by the Revolutionary Guards, adding that “Iran is seeking to break the will of the enemy by continuing to produce militarily and aggressively.” This move by the Iranian authorities comes at a time when tensions between the U.S. and Islamic Republic are at a decade-long-high.

Richard Buxton: As EPL restarts, football's abuse culture must stop

United States President Donald Trump's stated allegiances to Manchester United are starting to become ever clearer. Earlier this week, Trump raged at Twitter for scrutinising his litany of boastful tweets in a fact-checking exercise. His diatribes would not look...

Moving the shopping parties online

GAIN CITY From today till Sunday, get your hands on a range of freebies and discounts of 50 per cent and more on all your stay-home essentials. The online giveaway kicks off tonight at 10pm with influencers Cyrus and Rio on Gain City's Facebook Live streaming...

Watch: Here's what you need to do at Dubai parks

Make sure you have your masks, gloves on; plus, don't forget to maintain social distance

OAP Melody slams Mercy Eke for complaining that her fans are unsupportive

Nigerian On-Air Personality, Melody Hassan, has slammed Mercy Eke, over a recent video in which she complained about not getting adequate support from her fans. During a live session on her Instagram page, the reality TV

Meet Indian expat in Dubai who manages with produce from his own kitchen garden, poultry farm

Praveen Kottavathil says he has a self-sufficient eco-system in his Al Quoz villa

14-YO Whiz Kid Who Won ₹1 Crore In KBC, Is Now SP Of Porbandar 19 Years Later

What an inspirational story!

WATCH: The official trailer for upcoming anime film, 'A Whisker Away'

The film is set to premiere on Netflix on June 18

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

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

Enter The Battle Of The Gangs In Free Fire’s Latest Elite Pass, Fabled Fox

Free Fire: Enter The Battle Of The Gangs In Free Fire’s Latest Elite Pass, Fabled Fox.

Phase 2 before end-June if Singaporeans act responsibly: Wong

Social gatherings, restaurant dining and retail therapy at the malls may become a reality again in less than a month, if Singaporeans play their part by being vigilant and staying socially responsible. At a press conference yesterday, the multi-ministry task force said...

Ponmagal Vandhal Movie Review: Jyotika’s film encourages rape survivors to speak up

Debutant director JJ Fredrick’s Ponmagal Vandhal starring Jyotika delivers a strong message about the judicial system, sexual abuse and the trauma that survivors go through. Apart from a few flaws in the screenplay, the film touches upon a sensitive topic that the country doesn’t quite pay heed to.

EUR/USD: Busted through the 200-day ma scope for the 1.1240 December high – Commerzbank

EUR/USD has at long last taken out the 200-day ma and its current May high at 1.1012/19 with gusto, with scope for the 1.1240 December high, Karen Jon

NAB reviews probes against opposition leaders

Sugar and wheat scandal also reviewed.

Shohei Ohtani quickly attracts big following on Instagram

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani made a splash on social media Thursday with the launch of an official Instagram account, instantly gaining a large number

Algeria extends virus lockdown until June 13

Since 19 March, the authorities have banned gatherings and suspended all public and private means of public transport within cities and between provinces, as well as rail traffic.

Lionel Messi names his priority signing to ensure renewal at Barcelona

Messi names his priority signing for the summer in Barcelona. On the 26th of May, Borussia Dortmund faced Bayern Munich at the Signal Iduna Park and the cl...

CMC makes ‘anti-Covid divider’ for PUVs

Centro Manufacturing Corp., a truck body builder, is now producing dividers for public utility vehicles to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 in public transportation.

Ancient Mass Extinction Tied To Ozone Loss, Warming Climate

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

To help them die or not?

A hospice that has a long history of helping people near death but denies them medical assistance in dying is drawing criticism from the city's mayor in a clash of ideologies that has split its board and raised questions about its future.

Kiara Advani reveals her ‘takkar’ moment with Varun Dhawan in a BTS bloopers video

Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani had recreated the hit number ‘Sun Saathiya’ from ‘ABCD 2’ and their chemistry in the throwback video was truly charming.

“I cut myself off from Mumbai to write peacefully here,” says Ali Abbas Zafar who is spending lockdown at his dream home in Dehradun

Bollywood celebrities are spending lockdown at different destinations, while few are stuck in Mumbau, others have managed to travel out of the city. ‘

Energy Transfer: Showing The Strength Of The Midstream Model

Energy Transfer saw its results impacted by the coronavirus outbreak but they overall held up okay. The company has a reasonably strong customer base that shoul

GM to increase North America vehicle production

General Motors said on Thursday it would start increasing vehicle production in North America from next week to meet rising demand.

This is the face of a man who spat at an ambulance worker during pandemic

He spat in the woman's face when she was just trying to help him

Urban commuters wary of using public transport when lockdown measures relaxed; private vehicles, solo ridership preferred, finds survey

In the times of social distancing, public transport would not be preferred for the next few months, said respondents in a survey

Extending street's third care home would be 'intolerable' residents claim

Residents had previously submitted photographic evidence of a “constant stream of delivery vans, ambulances and hearses” blocking the road

Lockdown woes: Bengal migrants travel with co-passenger's dead body for over 20 hours

The passengers sought help from Odisha police at two places but they were reportedly not entertained.

Taiwan Railways, High Speed Rail services to allow food from June 1

Passengers can bring their own food, but dining services have yet to be resumed

Taiwan premier says new law not needed for Hong Kong refugees

Su Tseng-chang shoots down requests for new asylum system, says existing legislation works

Gaffe: Red faces in MHA as whiskey photo uploaded on it's official Facebook page

The other photographs showed NDRF men in orange gear removing an uprooted tree in Deulpur area of Howrah.

Researchers investigate possible causes of high COVID-19 mortality in Italy

On March 11th, 2020 the World Health Organization declared Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic.

Many naturopathic patients do not disclose use of natural health products to MDs

Natural health products are used by many people, but almost half of naturopathic patients do not let their primary physician know, says a survey conducted by McMaster University.

Some important new items to be added to list of waste you can take to tip

Currently people can only take general and garden waste to Radcliffe Recycling Centre

Tidal adds Dolby Atmos Music support to TVs, speakers and soundbars

Subscribers to Tidal’s HiFi tier can access some improved sound smarts with the right kit

Young men seen releasing balloons into the sea off Plymouth Hoe

Shocked bystander believes that as many as 50 were dropped into the water - posing a threat to marine life

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Affecting Your Sex Drive

World disorder is wrecking time in the bedroom.

A Woman Was Mauled In The Face By A Lion At A NSW Zoo & Is Now In A Critical Condition

NSW Ambulance confirms she's in a critical condition.

'50pc is the new full' - Demand picks up for 'post-pandemic' staycations

Visitors are leaving the 'dreaming phase' and actively booking holidays.

This Sculpture Is a Mood Ring for the Great Barrier Reef

An artist talks about his environmentally responsive artwork—the first installation in an underwater museum at the intersection of coral and culture.

Esteban Loaiza Blew Through $44M Before Being Caught With 44 Pounds of Cocaine

(Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) Esteban Loaiza had everything and just threw it all away. It’s a wild tale of…

Chag Sameach and Shabbat Shalom! - Jewish World

Arutz Sheva will be offline until Saturday night in honor of the holiday of Shavuot, followed by Shabbat.

Rethinking Covid-19 testing strategy

As the economy reopens, testing of asymptomatic cases must be rapidly expanded to break the transmission chain

‘Be Water’: Bruce Lee Documentary Celebrates Career of Legendary Martial Artist and Actor

"Be Water,” which debuted at Sundance and is set for an ESPN premiere, follows the legendary actor who helped bridge the divide between Eastern and Western cultures.

Flawed COVID hypothesis may have saved Washington from being NYC

Researchers urge caution on genetic studies early in outbreaks.

ICC-BCCI email exchange generates heat in board meeting

Cricket News: The long-standing matter involving the tax dispute between the ICC and BCCI, one that has led to unpleasant exchange of emails between the two organis

SM Foundation: Continuing a culture of giving

The corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic has not deterred SM Foundation's initiatives and efforts to aid underserved communities.  SM Group's social arm continues to address their needs via their programs focused on health and well-being, education, training, and small enterprise support. The foundation continues to look for new avenues and means to support these communities as well as various groups to collaborate with to fulfill this goal.  These trying times are filled with opportunities for the SM Foundation to serve.  SM Foundation was one of the first groups to procure, donate, and distribute roughly P270 million worth of personal protective equipment (PPEs), testing kits, and intensive care unit-grade ventilators to over 100 hospitals and medical institutions throughout the Philippines. In an effort to support our medical frontliners during the pandemic, the Foundation partnered with Goldilocks to distribute 22,700 snacks and pastries to 80 hospitals and medical institutions in 13 Metro Manila cities. Further…

Using a Drone to Create Stop-Motion Animations in the Sky

Before we jump into this blog post if you haven’t already read how I do drone light paintings horizontally in the sky be sure to check this out here. If you have done that already (or don’t wanna read something else) get ready to have your socks knocked off because we are flipping them into vertical space and animating our light paintings all with stop motion.

Transport fare rises despite drop in petrol price in April

The price paid by passengers  for bus, motorcycle and water way journeys rose despite  the decline in the petrol price in April.

Sanwo-Olu urged to avert post COVID-19 food crisis

The Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been  urged to pay more attention to agriculture to avert  food crisis in the  Stat

Group faults removal of Mohammed as TCN MD

Nigerian Power Consumers Forum (NPCF) has faulted the removal of Mr Usman Gur Mohammed as the Managing Director, Transmis

Children's Day: NOA-FCT, BPW urge leaders to provide specialised learning aids for children living with disabilities

The National Orientation Agency, FCT directorate, has called for the provision of specialised learning aids for children living with disabilities in Nigeria.

Skip Marley Returns With His Unrequited Devotion Single, "No Love"

Skip Marley tells a tale of unreciprocated adoration on his latest single 'No Love.' We loved when Skip Marley and H.E.R. came together for 'Slow Down,' and the grandson of celebrated musician Bob Marley returns with his latest single 'No Love.' The beat will have your head nodding as Skip Marley si...

Woollim family artists display their sophisticated visuals with unique pairings in 'W Korea'

A total of 19 Woollim Entertainment artists, known as the Woollim family, came together to display their sophisticated visuals for the June…

Amirudin’s pol-sec dismisses claims of secret meeting between Selangor MB and home minister, Azmin

SHAH ALAM, May 29 — There was no secret meeting between Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Senior Minister cum Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin yesterday. This was confirmed by the mentri...

CM Punk hints at a return to wrestling

CM Punk hints at a return to wrestling. The former WWE Superstar hasn’t wrestled since walking out on the promotion back in 2014.Very few modern-day wrestlers have had the appeal of CM Punk. The straight edge superstar captivated the fans with his abilities on the mic and inside the ring. He oozed charisma regardless of whether he was being portrayed as a heel or a face.Also read: Mike Tyson brawls with Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite However, by January 2014, Punk became disillusioned with the WWE and walked out of the company and refused to return until he was eventually fired. Fans have since speculated if and when he will ever return to wrestling.Punk has categorically denied ever wanting to return to the business. However, his current role as an analyst on WWE backstage has led many to ask the question once again. And perhaps for the first time, Punk has teased that his time as a professional wrestler is yet to come to an end. CM Punk hints at a return to wrestlingOn May 27th FITE TV conducted a poll asking…

10 bovine smugglers arrested, 123 animals rescued

10 bovine smugglers arrested, 123 animals rescued Jammu:  Police foiled cattle smuggling bids by arresting 10 persons and rescuing over 120 animals at different places in Udhampur district of Jammu on Thursday, a senior police officer said. A truck was intercepted by a police team in the Jakahani area and during its checking it was […]

Salman Khan Vs Shah Rukh Khan: Find out which superstar has delivered the most number of Rs 100 crore films at the box office

Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan share a good camaraderie bond off the screen and have also been seen making a special appearance in ea

NHL awards regular-season trophies for shortened campaign

Since the NHL is planning to go straight to the playoffs, it's handing out a handful of trophies for the regular season cut short by the coronavirus pa

GM Chinese Brand Wuling Launches New Electric Minivan

Originally published on EV Obsession. Wuling, a brand of General Motors, recently launched its first electric minivan. The Rong Guang EV, which is an electrified upgrade to the 2008 Rong Guang, will have two variants that will meet the needs of businesses and personal users. For businesses, the commercial version will have a sealed side and back

Consortium Created To Promote Zero-Emission Electric Vessels

Electric bikes, electric cars, electric vans, electric trucks — we keep electrifying bigger and bigger vehicles. Next on the plate are large ocean vessels and airplanes. Regarding the latter, we've covered oodles of startup and large corporate efforts to get electric aircraft off the ground. (Pun not initially intended.) Regarding electric ocean vessels, that appears

Jon Snow vs John Snow: Who was the English fast bowler journalist Ashutosh was referring to?

Coming soon: Bulletproof coatings made from shrimps and mushrooms

Twitter, Reddit Challenge US Rules Forcing Visa Applicants To Disclose Their Social Media Handles

Twitter and Reddit have filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging a U.S. government rule change compelling visa applicants to disclose their social media handles. From a report: The lawsuit, brought by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, the Brennan Center f...

Major shake-up in Maharashtra Congress on cards; Prithviraj Chavan likely to be appointed as speaker

A major shake-up in the Congress party is on the cards. The Congress may appoint former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.

Good Weather Set To Continue Over The Bank Holiday Weekend

The good weather is set to continue over the bank holiday weekend.

Man shot multiple times in North York

A man is in serious condition following a shooting in North York.

Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 28

Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the entertainment world.

Can you spot deer's predator in this picture? This viral image has left internet baffled

Can you find the hidden animal in this image?

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Divorce Case Update: Aaliya Denies Rumours of Demanding Rs 30 cr And 4 BHK Flat as Alimony

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Divorce Case: Reports suggested that along with the sole custody of the kids, Aaliya Siddiqui has also demanded Rs 30 crore and a 4 BHK flat as part of the alimony.

Mike Huckabee predicts Biden-Trump debate will be 'very ugly sight,' Trump will 'make sausage out of' ex-VP

Former Arkansas governor and Fox News contributor Mike Huckabee joked Thursday on "Hannity" that the mask worn by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden at a Memorial Day event this week was actually "a gag."

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Artesian Online Art Market showcasing Chickasaw and Southeastern Indian art

The Chickasaw Nation announced last month that it was canceling its in-person 2020 Artesian Arts Festival out of an abundance of caution due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Connecticut woman allegedly spits in face of shopper going wrong way in one-way aisle

A Connecticut woman was arrested for allegedly spitting in the face of a man who was disobeying a supermarket’s one-way aisle direction, a report said. Martine Shanchuk, of Sandy Hook, tried to

Who charted where: The hits of May 28, 2000, in the US and New Zealand

In the spirit of international cooperation and mutual chair dancing, Sam Brooks and New York City-based culture critic Mark Blankenship are revisiting the top 10 singles from key weeks in their respective countries. This week, Sam and Mark discuss the top 10 singles from the chart dated May 28, 2000

Ingraham decries 'outrageous' behavior of officers in George Floyd death, 'bad actors' rioting in Minneapolis

Laura Ingraham opened Thursday night's edition of "The Ingraham Angle" by responding to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, saying they had engaged in "outrageous and even perhaps murderous behavior" and calling the death of another African-American in police custody "infuriating and heartbreaking."

The Friday Poem: Dig deep! by Joanna Cho

A new poem by Wellington writer Joanna Cho. Dig deep! I have to write a poem but I’m finding it quite hard so I call Jos and he says ‘Dig deep!’ He is driving back from basketball in Palmy, where he trains three times a week. I say ‘I just wanted to run some idea

Vale Hong Kong as CCP overlords take control

China’s National People’s Congress has approved a draft resolution that paves the way for anti-sedition laws to be enacted in Hong Kong. The laws will end Hong Kong’s autonomy by banning “acts and activities” considered to be a threat to China’s national security, and will permit “national security agencies” to operate in Hong Kong.

The 1975’s Matt Healy Deletes His Account Following Backlash Over George Floyd Tweet

Matt Healy has deleted his Twitter account after he was accused of using the death of George Floyd to self-promote his music.

Uddhav Thackeray: Centre, state must consult, cooperate to tackle Covid situation

The chief minister, who completed six months in office on Wednesday, was speaking at the Loksatta interactive web series programme, Sathicha Gazhal Maharashtracha.

Appliance, garment manufacturers, restaurants to be worst-impacted in FY21: CRISIL

Coronavirus impact: E-tail, according to the report will be an exception as e-grocers such as BigBasket and Grofers, online marketplaces such as Amazon and Flipkart have seen a surge in demand and delivering essential items

Graphic novels to Japanese Manga, these apps can give you your daily fix of comics

Comics are fun to read. These are our picks for the best comics reading apps, from ComiXology to Shonen Jump.

COP26 climate talks pushed back to November 2021

The UN's climate science advisory panel makes it clear that time is not on our side

Lockdown travails: People from Northeast share their tales of struggle

Flood in Western Maharashtra not due to Almatti Dam

Mumbai: ENTs perform endoscopic surgery on 8-year-old boy to remove coin stuck in food pipe

88.2% final year students want last semester exams to be cancelled: MASU survey

Playing to an empty room: Paris orchestra plays Strauss in COVID-19 era

PARIS (Reuters) - Renaud Capuçon, a French concert violinist accustomed to playing to rooms of 2,000 people and more, performed on Thursday evening to an empty auditorium, but he said the experience was none the worse for it.

RPT-Asia Rice-India prices retreat from highs, Vietnam sees fresh offers

(Repeats story sent on May 28)* Vietnam sees higher demand from Cuba, Malaysia and Philippines* Fewer takers for expensive Thai rice variety* Bangladesh likely to miss output target for 'Boro' riceBy Nakul IyerBENGALURU, May 28 (Reuters) - Indian export rice prices retreated this week from a more than one-year peak that slowed demand, while Vietnamese rates held near a two-year high as countries battling the coronavirus pandemic sought to bolster stocks.

Star-studded blockbuster musicals aim to lure audiences in June

Several major musical productions starring high-profile stars are set to open next month, as the industry tries to grapple with a recent plummet in attendees due to the new coronavirus pandemic, according to organizers Friday. The musical "Mozart!" a Korean adaptation of the German-language production of the same name, is spearheading the move, starting a run in Seoul from June 11-Aug. 9 at the Sejong Cen...

F90 BMW M5 facelift teased ahead of official debut

The G30 BMW 5 Series LCI (or facelift) only recently made its debut, and if you’re wondering why there’s no M5 variant in the line-up at the time of the

Raveena Tandon to help children through digital show

Raveena Tandon joined a digital charity show on the World Hunger Day on Thursday to help raise money to feed underprivileged children. The actor has joined hands with Akshaya Patra Foundation for the special campaign, called 'Know Hunger', which will see Raveena interact in a live session with her fans of Facebook.

2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport long-term review: Introduction

The Disco Sport has all the makings to facilitate the lifestyle of a young, adventurous family. We’re going to put it through its paces in the long term to see if it meets the brief.

Rep. Tim Ryan's Big Idea: Giving Americans a mental timeout

The Big Idea is a series that asks top lawmakers and officials to discuss their moonshot — what’s the one proposal, if politics and polls and even price tag were not an issue, they’d implement to change the country for the better?

Shoojit Sircar on What Made Him Move Gulabo Sitabo to Amazon Prime: I Have a History of Films Not Releasing

Shoojit Sircar says he understands the point of view of the theatre owners and had he been in their place, he would have been upset too. However, what he has done is in the best interest of his film Gulabo Sitabo.

Let's talk about This Week at Bungie: May 28, 2020

Bungie begins to wind down for the end of Season of the Worthy and teases the arrival of the next Season of Destiny 2.

The new dinner party etiquette rules after lockdown

Whether you're preparing to host or attend your very first social soirée since lockdown, follow these simple tips for a safe and enjoyable evening.

Dance Pop Genius And Stupid Interludes: First Impressions Of Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica’

'Chromatica' is one of Gaga's greatest records, despite some very obvious missteps.

North American Fintech Firms have Better Access to Regulatory Sandboxes because of United-States-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement: Report

More than $30 billion worth of transactions a year are carried out via the US-Mexico remittance corridor, which is notably one of the world’s largest cross-bo

Dining in Europe after coronavirus: Restaurants get creative to lure tourists back

Restaurateurs want to adhere to social distancing rules while also trying to serve as many customers as health and safety measures will allow.

Union County sheriff says he won’t interfere with in-person graduation plans

The Union County School Board called an emergency board meeting tonight to discuss plans for graduation.

Top publications come up empty at National Magazine Awards

The American Society of Magazine Editors inducted former Esquire Editor-in-Chief David Granger into the Magazine Hall of Fame after handing out over two dozen National Magazine Awards virtually for

7 shot at Louisville protest over fatal police shooting

Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical tech, was shot eight times on March 13 after Louisville narcotics detectives knocked down the front door. No drugs were found in the home.

Mumbai: Former Congress corporator Brian Miranda booked for misbehaving with a woman sub-inspector

The green energy acceleration in the post-COVID-19 world

‘Total Bellas’: Brie Fears Nikki Will Say No To Artem’s Proposal As He Reveals Plans To Pop The Question

Artem Chigvintsev fills Brie Bella in on his plans to propose to Nikki on the May 28 episode of 'Total Bellas.'

The Push to Modernize California Courts Hits a Budgetary Wall

The California Judicial Council's push for a digital courthouse is up in the air as the judiciary faces $216 million in budget cuts due to the viral pandemic.

The Bizarre (and Magical) Duel Between Chung Ling Soo and Ching Ling Foo

While performing at the Wood Green Empire in London in 1918, one of the most famous and successful magicians in the world, Chinese illusionist Chung Ling Soo, was unfortunately killed attempting to catch a bullet. The fact that he got shot was only part of what astonished the audience that day. You see, directly after, Soo- a man who’d spent [...]

2022 Mercedes GLC Returns In Better Spy Shots, Looks Bigger

For the first time ever, our spies captured on camera a prototype of the next-generation Mercedes GLC crossover. It appears to have a larger footprint.

CNN's Don Lemon reacts to no charges yet in George Floyd case: 'How much more video do they need?'

CNN anchor Don Lemon was stunned on Thursday after the FBI asked for more information from the public regarding the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man, died on Monday after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes. There is video footage that was shot by a bystander, yet no charges were announced during a law enforcement press conference on Thursday. Lemon said he gets that the investigation needs to be "handled properly," but asked: "How much more video do they need? I keep saying as I'm watching that this is some sort of a joke." Four police officers were involved in the incident, and Derek Chauvin, the officer who pinned Floyd down, has had 18 complaints filed against him. "Are they going to be arrested or are they not?" Lemon said. "Is this justice system going to work with these officers the way it works with the general public? Someone accuses you of something. The police, guess what they do — they come to get you. They arrest you and you have to deal with…

Coronavirus lockdown: Final-yr college exams will surely be held, says govt

If the situation caused due to the coronavirus does not improve by July, then the first-year students can be promoted based on internal assessment

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

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

Visitors to Belfast City Cemetery able to take virtual tour of the historic graveyard

VISITORS to Belfast City Cemetery are stepping back in time and journeying to the final resting place of famous and influential people through a virtual tour.

Albums: New music from Imelda May, KSI, Sebastien Tellier and Nicole Atkins

Imelda May Slip of The Tongue IMELDA May's first foray into poetry offers a variety of delights.

Cult Movie: The Lords of Flatbush stars a young Stallone and a pre-Fonz Henry Winkler in a slice of 1950s nostalgia

The Lords Of Flatbush PERSONALLY, I blame American Graffiti.

Wreath laying ceremony to remember dead IRA man

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

Virtual gig guide: Your guide to the best live streaming music and online musical events for the week ahead

:: Rory Nellis BELFAST singer-songwriter Rory Nellis returns with another Sanitiser Session tonight live on Facebook from 9pm, which will find him playing an hour's worth of his own tunes – hopefully including recently written ode to the dimly remembered before times/the 1990s, Video Shop – and some covers.

Eurovision hopeful James Newman on why he hopes to compete again in 2021

JAMES Newman was driving to the supermarket when he heard the news.

'Hamari Bahu Silk' actor Manas Shah in financial crisis

TV actor Manas Shah is going through a rough phase financially and has had to sell off his car because he hasn't been paid for his last show "Hamari Bahu Silk". "This is the first time that I'm facing such a challenging situation. I'm facing a big financial crisis. I had to sell my car for survival. I also had to leave my rented house and shift with my cousin in Lokhandwala," he said.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Mira Road cops beat COVID-19, welcomed with flowers and applause

Supreme Court wakes up from slumber

Elderly woman 'unable to get pension after refusing to remove face mask'

AN ELDERLY woman has claimed she was unable to receive her pension from a Post Office because she refused to remove her face mask.

NFL Insider Says 1 CFB Program Treated Scouts Worse Than Any Other

An NFL insider said there is one college football program that treated NFL scouts worse than any other. Here's who.

Jay Leno, Elon Musk Hop Into 2021 Tesla Cybertruck - Video

Former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno Leno visited Space X headquarters in ‎Hawthorne, California‎, on Wednesday to try out a prototype of the latest vehicle made by...

The next phase in ZEE5’s growth: Short form videos, gaming and News 2.0

In an interview with Indianexpress.com, ZEE5's Rajneel Kumar talks about short-form videos, the decision to add games to the platform, News 2.0, and more.

Hot Tomato’s runway gig with Sheppard a flying success

History was made on the Gold Coast Airport tarmac this afternoon, with Aussie band Sheppard performing live as part of 1029 Hot Tomato’s Runway Gig. The concert was the first of its kind to ever take…

New Zealand Government Seeking To Expand Its Internet Censorship Powers

New Zealand has been in the censorship business for years, but the government appears to believe it's still not doing enough...

WATCH: Continuing education for AlphaKids at home

Raya School Co-founder and School Director Ani Almario talks about what parents can do to adapt to the realities of education at home

Ballarat Heritage Weekend 2020 moves online with stacked program

It's a massive program, and you can help the city's actors and entertainers to get through the pandemic crisis

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

Give 12-hour air time on national TV, 2-hour radio slot for school lessons: Maharashtra Govt to Centre

While the prolonged lockdown has forced schools and tutors to go virtual, concerns have prevailed regarding the loss of school time and the continuity of education for the underprivileged children who do not have access to smartphones and the internet.