Govt must not lose OFWs’ trust, faith

"The aggravation makes no sense at all to me. It’s double jeopardy."   It’s been five days since President Duterte issued yet again another ultimatum – this time for the release of thousands of repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from quarantine in Metro Manila and the suburbs.

Brazil GDP to fall 5% or more this year: central bank chief Campos Neto

Brazil GDP to fall 5% or more this year: central bank chief Campos Neto

United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs under fresh restructuring

United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs under fresh restructuring

German regulator examines stock trades by Wirecard CEO

German regulator examines stock trades by Wirecard CEO

Point/Counterpoint: Value Vs. Growth

Point/Counterpoint: Value Vs. Growth

Saudi Arabia says it provided $40 billion to PIF from foreign reserves

Saudi Arabia says it provided $40 billion to PIF from foreign reserves

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

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

Sale of shut Philly refinery to real estate developer delayed

Sale of shut Philly refinery to real estate developer delayed

Stocks - Wall Street Slips as U.S. Consumer Wobbles; Trump's China Speech Eyed

Stocks - Wall Street Slips as U.S. Consumer Wobbles; Trump's China Speech Eyed

Wells Fargo reveals new risk management structure

Wells Fargo reveals new risk management structure

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

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

UK property firm Rightmove sees record website views as market picks up

UK property firm Rightmove sees record website views as market picks up

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

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

Japan backs nearly a third of $6.6 billion loans to Nissan: sources

Japan backs nearly a third of $6.6 billion loans to Nissan: sources

Chile jobless rate hits 9% during pandemic, highest in decade

Chile jobless rate hits 9% during pandemic, highest in decade

Five richest Australians revealed

Surging iron ore prices and a tech sector winning from the work-at-home revolution sees former No. 1 Rich Lister Anthony Pratt bumped from the top five.

Ending lockdown

"The economy went dead. It has to be revived."     On Monday, June 1, 2020, most Filipinos will enjoy the benefits of relative freedom. June 1 is the first day after Asia’s strictest and the world’s longest lockdown ends, on May 31.

EUR/JPY falls back to 200-day SMA as Tokyo inflation beats estimates

The bid tone around the Japanese yen strengthened early Friday, pushing EUR/JPY back to levels below the 200-day simple moving average (SMA) at 119.25

First Latina US senator withdraws name from Biden's running mate list

LOS ANGELES, May 29 — Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, the first Latina elected to the US Senate, said yesterday she is not interested in being Joe Biden's running mate in November's presidential election. “I support Joe Biden 100 per cent and will work tirelessly to help get him...

Awesome tech deals from Takealot and Incredible Connection

Here are the best tech deals this week.

Big petrol price increase coming in June – AA

The AA has predicted that fuel prices will rise substantially in June.

Defend your hard-earned savings with Revix’s tokenised gold promotion

Invest in tokenised physical gold without any risk.

Poynting webinar – Taking Fixed Wireless Access from bits to bytes

On 3 June Poynting Antennas is hosting a webinar where they will discuss how Fixed Wireless Access, using outdoor antennas, can save a Mobile Network Operator (MNO) money.

Amazon in talks for new office despite pandemic

Amazon.com Inc. is in talks to rent an office block in Dublin with space for about 750 workers, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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...

Running for fitness becomes global goal

A Christchurch Hospital physiotherapist's desire to “lose a few pounds” after university has taken him all around the world one fast footstep at a...

108 jobs on line in Tower proposal

Tower says it will aim to cut costs by $7.2 million per year which includes a proposal for 108 redundancies. The NZX-listed insurer announced the...

The Witcher franchise has crossed 50 million sales

The Witcher franchise has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, according to the latest figures from developer CD Projekt Red. The Witcher 3 is responsible for a huge chunk of those sales, with the popular RPG having sold over 20 million copies as of June 2019.

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

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away. His son Nastur Daruwalla denied the speculation on social media that his father had contracted coronavirus.

ADB Approves $400 Million Loan to Support Philippines’ Capital Market Development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government’s efforts to strengthen domestic capital markets and reach its development goals of high, sustained economic growth and poverty reduction. The Support to Capital Market-Generated Infrastructure Financing Program, subprogram 1, aims to address key constraints that have limited the […]

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'. 'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'

Finance Ministry statement on controversial Covid-19 tender

PERMANENT Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, George Guvamatanga, has been in the eye of a storm amid reports he authored a letter to the Health Ministry pushing for the payment of funds to suppliers of Covid-19 equipment.

Zimbabwe Finance Minister threatened to resign from Govt over Mutodi

FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade Minister Sibusiso Busi Moyo confronted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and threatened to hand in his resignation from Cabinet unless loudmouth Energy Mutodi was sacked from Government, a leading weekly publication has revealed.

Zupco bus deal a hot potato in Zimbabwe govt circles

CABINET ministers were evasive this week after being asked to explain the details of a murky deal between the government and Landela Investments (Pvt) Ltd, a company linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s adviser Kuda Tagwirei. The company is raking in millions of dollars in taxpayer funds for buses bought on credit in China and now being sold to a state-owned company at inflated prices.

Island Community Installs Solar-Powered Reverse Osmosis

Crowds of people lined up to stock up on water, abandoned swimming pools and dried-up dams. In spring 2018, such images from Cape Town, South Africa, splashed

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

Frydenberg talks markets to US Treasury secretary

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has spoken to US Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin about the rebound in equity markets and the stabilisation of credit markets.

Lynas forced to defend disclosure on US military funding

Amanda Lacaze-led Lynas knew the US Department of Department process was on hold in April but she did not alert the market until May 22.

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 ...

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

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

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.

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.

COVID-19: No Shaking Of Hands, Hugging In Religious Centres, Ondo Government Tells Worshipers After Lifting Ban

He noted that part of the rules considered for the reopening of worship centres was for people to avoid hugging, hand shake and holding of hands during prayers.

Bon Iver Helps Donate $30,000 to George Floyd Memorial Fund & More Racial Equality Organizations

Bon Iver joined the national outrage over the unlawful death of George Floyd

India using public digital infra to achieve economic goals at home, connect globally: Jawed Ashraf

India's High Commissioner to Singapore Jawed Ashraf further noted that building digital connectivity and partnerships with Singapore and ASEAN countries, is a priority for India and highlighted how technology has been used effectively to achieve public policy goals in the country during COVID-19 disruptions.

Why Trout says Scherzer is the best he's faced

Mike Trout recently named Max Scherzer as the best pitcher he's faced. Not exactly a shocking pick. Trout vs. Scherzer might very well be a matchup of the best hitter and the best pitcher in the world. But hold on … can you picture what a Trout-Scherzer at-bat looks like?

Nanoscope received NIH grant to advance ultrafast laser-based gene delivery to the retina

The Nanoscope team has developed Multi-Characteristic Opsins to sensitize cells toward low level of white light so that vision is improved at ambient room light.

Row over buffer zone around housing development near ancient woodland

A village resident has accused a council of threatening ancient woodland near Market Drayton in a bid to build dozens of homes.

Planned Tasley garden village could include doctors' surgery

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

Royal Welsh Show counts cost of coronavirus shutdown

The Royal Welsh Show could take five years to recover from the financial hit of coronavirus, organisers have said.

Origin turns to gaming to fend off disruption

Origin Energy has teamed up with a computer game platform to offer customers rewards, one of several innovation strategies to keep ahead of a rapidly changing market.

Mayfair 101 fund's prize asset under a cloud

Receivers of Mayfair 101's IPO Wealth Fund are questioning a deal involving its largest investment, a stake in Indian software venture Accloud.

How our very richest tripled their fortunes in a decade

Two macro themes have helped to deliver an extraordinary jump in the fortunes of our richest Australians.  

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

U.S. Stocks Expensive Any Way You Cut It, Says Oxford Economics

Stocks in the U.S. are expensive on a range of valuation multiples and could come under pressure as geopolitical tensions escalate, according to Oxford Economics.

New heat seam machine for sealing PPEs launched

At a time when the country was battling the spread the coronavirus pandemic, which has affected the economy, three garment firms in Tiruppur along with an engineering industry have come up with a new heat seam sealing machine used for sealing PPE units under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Atma Nirbhar scheme. Continue Reading →

Crude Oil Futures: Further gains not ruled out

According to preliminary readings of crude oil futures markets from CME Group, open interest and volume rose by around 4.6K contracts and by nearly 45

S&P: Indian economy will shrink by 5% in FY21 due to coronavirus crisis

In its latest report, S&P Global Ratings predicted India’s economy to contract 5% in the current fiscal year (FY2021), as the coronavirus pandemic con

Poker day paid tribute to tragic Perth youngster Ava (8) and raised thousands for a worthy cause

Ava Soutar died in February after contracting meningitis.

Costco Wholesale revenue rises 7.3per cent on coronavirus-induced stockpiling

Warehouse club operator Costco Wholesale Corp reported a 7.3per cent increase in quarterly revenue on Thursday, as people stocked up on ...

Italy's credit agency SACE approves state guarantees for FCA US$7 billion bank loan: source

The board of Italy's export credit agency SACE has approved state guarantees covering 80per cent of a 6.3 billion euro (US$7 billion) bank loan ...

US stocks end lower as China tensions end three-day Dow streak

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks ended lower on Thursday (May 28) following a late-afternoon retreat on growing US-China tensions, as markets digested ...

LATAM's bankruptcy filing to delay its Brazil bailout to at least July: sources

LATAM Airlines Group's U.S. bankruptcy filing this week will delay its potential bailout in Brazil to at least July and also push back aid to its ...

U.S. Stock Market Regains Lead As Top Global Performer For 2020

The leadership switch knocked China's equity market to second place at the close of trading in the U.S. on Wednesday, May 27. After leading SPY on a year-to-dat

ViacomCBS slashes up to 400 jobs as part of merger restructuring: source

ViacomCBS Inc is cutting up to 400 employees across CBS as part of its plan to save US$750 million from its merger with CBS, a source familiar ...

Don't Go All Negative On Me

Given the current state of the U.S. economy and the prior dislocations in the money and bond markets, there has been an increasing amount of chatter regarding w

4 Alternative Sleep Cycles That Can Add Extra Hours to Your Week

Monophasic sleep seems to be the most popular type of sleep. But there are actually a few more ways you could distribute your rest time and make it fit your schedule and your body clock. For example, a siesta is very common in some countries, like Spain and Mexico. And that kind of sleep schedule is biphasic, because there are 2 sleep periods — a long one at night and a short one during the day.

Singapore to establish AI framework for 'fairness' credit scoring metrics | ZDNet

Monetary Authority of Singapore tasks two teams, comprising banks and artificial intelligence industry players, to develop metrics that ensure the "responsible use of AI" for credit risk scoring and customer marketing.

GitHub warns Java developers of new malware poisoning NetBeans projects | ZDNet

The malware's end goal was to install a remote access trojan and grant hackers access to highly sensitive workstations were sensitive projects were being developed.

France opposed guidelines on EU presidency sponsorships

Internal document shows diplomats questioned whether the secretariat of the Council of the EU was legally allowed to write guidelines on the financing of the six-month rotating EU presidency activities.

France opposed guidelines on EU presidency sponsorships

Internal document shows diplomats questioned whether the secretariat of the Council of the EU was legally allowed to write guidelines on the financing of the six-month rotating EU presidency activities.

Tinder adds ‘Prompts’ to help you get chatting

We've all not done anything interesting to talk about recently so let the app help get things started

Abiodun: covenant-keeping reformer at 60 - The Nation Nigeria

His mastery of the art of governance is already manifesting in his infrastructural development programmes with the establishment of Ogun State Public...

Seplat targets more acquisitions as shareholders get $59m dividends

Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc remains a resilient business with strong balance sheet to acquire more oil and gas assets and ensure sustainable...

Reveal Group is First and Only Partner to Achieve Blue Prism "Double Platinum" Capability Certification

Company Sets New Standard for Intelligent Automation Delivery CapabilitiesNEW YORK & SYDNEY — Reveal Group, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Intelligent Automation deployments, today announced that it has been recognized by Blue Prism (AIM: PRSM) as the first and only certified Double Platinum Capability and Delivery Provider in the world.

The wealthy will be on governments' radars in COVID-19 response

Taxes will be an obvious route for governments, and so will appropriation, says Citi

As Australia opens back up for businesses, jobseekers are once again searching for roles in hospitality and other hard-hit sectors

The Australian job market has just undergone what will go down as its strangest few months on record, as businesses begin reopening their doors.

Most Iwate 3/11 memorials canceled, with next year’s under threat

Charity events and victim support projects put on hold due to coronavirus pandemic.

Cancer, coronavirus are a dangerous mix, new studies find

New research shows how dangerous the coronavirus is for current and former cancer patients. Those who developed COVID-19 were much more likely to die within

Business Live: Indian shares fall ahead of GDP data; Vodafone jumps

Updates from the world of economy, markets, and finance

Indian Fintech U GRO Capital Partners Global Value Creation Partners to Offer Better Online Lending Services to SMEs

Indian Fintech U GRO Capital, an online lending platform for SMEs, has teamed up with Global Value Creation Partners (GVCP), in order to provide better financin

Keen versus Gurner to distract Switzer investors

Bloody Switzer won’t leave poor Steven Keen alone:

BBVA calls for easing of coronavirus restrictions

Spanish bank’s chairman Carlos Torres says move is needed to kick-start economy

US graduates in crisis: ‘Entry level jobs are not safe at all’ | Free to read

Economists warn downturn could reshape the lives of American youth for decades to come

Will London’s newest skyscraper become a monument to the market peak?

Demand across the sector has plummeted as businesses look to cut costs and rethink how staff work

Three game-changing ideas for our post-pandemic world

Institutions may have faltered but, argues the FT’s innovation editor, human ingenuity will save the day

Should we fear post-pandemic inflation?

Inflation could well go through a yo-yo effect, as is already happening with other economic indicators.

Nigeria better today, presidency insists

The presidency yesterday insisted Nigeria is better today than it was when President Muhammadu Buhari took over the reins of government on May 29, 2015.

Change to wage subsidy scheme to include those returning from maternity leave

The change will also accommodate those returning from a period of paternity or adoptive leave.

Water market may not be 'good thing for the country', Basin chief says

The Murray Darling Basin Authority chief says water markets favour high-margin crops over traditional industries at the cost of regional communities.

Ireland stands to benefit in a big way from investing in public transport

John FitzGerald: Good public transport improves quality of life and lowers greenhouse gases

Uhuru Signs Into Law Education Curriculum Changes

President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the proposed changes in the education curriculum, which stipulate that...

LETTER: Nellis officials not doing retirees any favors

They need to give us credit for being responsible and permit access to benefits we’ve earned.

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.

Vision: Observing the world during childhood affects the rest of life

Much of what we will be as adults depends on the first years of life, on what we simply observe happening around us and not only on what we are taught explicitly. This also applies to the development of the visual system, according to a new SISSA study that, for the first time, has experimentally shown the importance of passive visual experience. The research, published on Science Advances, has also potential clinical and technological implications.

Scientists develop sorbent for purifying water from radioactive elements

Scientists from Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) in collaboration with colleagues from the Institute of Chemistry FEB RAS come up with a smart technology for the synthesis of sorbent based on a ''tungsten bronze'' compound powder (Na2WO4) aimed to purify industrial and drinking water from hazardous radionuclides cesium (137Cs), and strontium (90Sr), as well as for effective processing of liquid radioactive waste. A related article appears in the Journal of Materials Science.

Next frontier in bacterial engineering

A new technique overcomes a serious hurdle in the field of bacterial design and engineering. Researchers develop method to identify proteins that enable highly efficient bacterial design. Approach has potential to boost efforts in bacterial design to tackle infectious diseases, bacterial drug resistance, environmental cleanup and more.

Kia Motors to invest additional $54 million in Andhra plant despite COVID-19 pandemic

Kia had earlier said the company has a long-term commitment to the Indian market and invested USD 1.1 billion in the manufacturing plant at Anantapur

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....

telent and DGS installing world-class anti-drone system at major UK airport

BRISTOL, UK - telent, in collaboration with its technology partner Digital Global Systems (DGS), has agreed a three-year contract to install the CLEARKSY Drone Threat Management system at Bristol Airport, marking the first UK deployment of the system. The CLEARKSY Drone Threat Management system was developed by DGS in response to the rising threat of unauthorised drone usage at critical infrastructure sites, including airports. Its implementation at Bristol Airport, an international transport hub and one of the ten busiest airports in

INTEL’s mysterious “unreleased” Core i5-7660X Skylake-X CPU has been spotted in China

In case you were not aware of, INTEL never officially released the Core i5-7660X Skylake-X CPU to the consumer market. 

Large heath butterflies return to Manchester after 150 years

Lancashire Wildlife Trust has brought the species back to peatlands following a local extinction in the 19th century

[Newsmaker] BTS label Big Hit gears for IPO

The South Korean music label behind K-pop sensation BTS has filed for a preliminary review for an initial public offering, according to the nation’s stock market operator Korea Exchange (KRX) on Friday. Founded in 2005 by music producer Bang Si-hyuk, Big Hit Entertainment houses BTS and other K-pop singers and bands, including Lee Hyun and Tomorrow X Together. Bang, who serves as the entertainment firm’...

Brighthouse Financial Inc: A 6.75% Preferred Stock IPO From This Life Insurer

Brighthouse's new preferred stock, BHFAO, is currently trading above its par value. The common stock does not pay dividend, but the company holds almost $9 bill

Nissan falls behind rivals in industry's critical transitional period

Nissan Motor Co.'s business downturn may be causing a costly delay in the global race toward new mobility technologies, analysts say.

Coronavirus cash boost for Dudley transport workers

Transport workers will see their coronavirus funding quadrupled after council bosses backed down in a pay row.

Covid-19 problem requires global solution: PM

Addressing a world event online, Imran shares his vision on possible ways to address debt issue, financial challenges facing developing countries.

Poland: NBP surprising cut leaves room for the zloty to weaken – TDS

The NBP has again surprised the consensus by cutting rates by 40bps to 0.1%, economists at TD Securities apprise. EUR/PLN trades at 4.4563 after risin

Paul Merson says transfer market mess will 'help' Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

I think this situation helps someone like Mikel Arteta.

FM Qureshi chides India for toying with risky military concepts

“Pakistan has demonstrated its commitment to peace and stability by putting forward the proposal for a Strategic Restraint Regime."

Study provides an ethical way to advance medical discovery and innovation

Every major medical center in America sits on a gold mine. The data they hold about their patients and research participants could be worth millions of dollars to companies that would explore it for clues that could lead to new medicines, medical technologies, health apps, and more.

Heartbroken couple's plea to catch thieves who stole their new home

Their life plans have been shattered as a result of the theft

P&ID: Nigeria traces $9.6 billion financial hit back to $390,000 in alleged bribes - Premium Times Nigeria

ast year, the British court authorized P&ID to seize more than $9.6 billion of Nigeria’s foreign assets — more than the West African country’s annual health and education budgets combined.

COVID-19: Retailers struggle amid uncertainties about reopening, recovery of sales

SINGAPORE: John Ng was hoping to use 2020 to get his new company StyleLab off the ground. He had taken over the distribution rights to ...

Commentary: Can Vitamin D protect you from COVID-19? There may be something to it

While early research is interesting, much of it may be circumstantial, says an observer.

Weekly Sentiment Indicators Improving

33.07% of respondents in AAII's weekly sentiment survey reported as bullish this week, up from 29% last week. After the 1.17-percentage point decline to 42.13%

Southwestern Energy: Bullish On Gas Prices, But Clarity On 2021 Hedges Needed

The natural gas markets are poised to rally substantially, as production is declining, while the summer is expected to be abnormally warm. SWN follows a rolling

National cabinet to shift focus from fighting virus to rebooting economy

While the health response to the coronavirus pandemic continues , the prime minister is hoping to elevate a debate on boosting productivity.

LibertyBus receives £400K as numbers drop by 96%

LIBERTYBUS is to be given almost £400,000 by the government after its services became financially unviable amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Emperador Inc. posts P51.6-B revenues

Emperador Inc., the world’s largest brandy company, registered revenues of P51.6 billion in 2019, up 10 percent compared to the previous year. 

DA 'integrity circles' for graft-free agri-fishery

The Department of Agriculture has created "integrity circles," dubbed as “Agriculture Dialogue and Information Network Groups” to ensure efficient, effective, and graft-free use of limited public funds.

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.

Measure vs. pandemic threats to FIs approved

A bill seeking to strengthen the resiliency of the country’s financial industry has gained traction with its second reading approval in the House of Representatives.

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.

Premier League clubs preparing for swap deal transfer market as big fees snubbed

PLUS: Two Arsenal players among stars on special MTV Cribs series; EFL League One vote hangs on a knife edge; and Barcelona star rejects Juventus switch

What to do in your garden right now

The onset of winter doesn't mean an end to gardening.

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.

AEP: No v-shaped recovery for the West

Via Ambrose Evans-Pritchard:

Macro Afternoon

A flat end to the week as the window dressing month end meme takes place across risk assets with most stock markets pulling back here in Asia. Besides the usual end of month reshuffle, risk is still waiting Trump’s policy announcement on China, but it seems he’s too busy having a dummy spit about Twitter instead.

The Government Will Refund Millions Of Dollars To People Affected By Robodebt

Around $721 million is expected to be refunded to people who were affected by the government's disastrous robodebt scheme.

Childcare group calls for Government 'mindset shift' to avoid 'third collapsed scheme'

Childcare body Seas Suas has called for Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to be appointed to t...

NZD/USD: Surfing the euphoric wave above the 0.6170 support – ANZ

The kiwi is surfing the euphoric wave of risk-on sentiment again, trading at 0.6206, but economists at ANZ Bank are concern regarding unemployment. Ke

How to avoid stereotypes when designing for global markets

Did you know we have an online conference about product design coming up? SPRINT will cover how designers and product owners can stay ahead of the curve in these unprecedented times.  Hello, Bonjour, Hola, 你好, Guten Tag, こんにちは, Привет, Merhaba, Jó Napot, Здраво! Designers at global companies frequently work with geographically distributed teams. We also […]

Banks' $47b bonanza as buyers back recovery

Growing optimism that the economy will emerge from the pandemic in better shape than previously expected triggered a monster bank buying spree.

Moses Kuria's interesting message to Junet over Aisha Jumwa ouster

Please consult Otiende Amollo with a pencil and a notebook – Kuria

Indian IT eyes captives as global companies rejig operations

Global companies look to outsource work to large services firms to offset demand slowdown.

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.

Karnataka: No test if you are in institutional isolation for 7 days and show no symptoms

Any person who has completed seven days of institutional quarantine will undergo a medical check-up and will be sent for seven days of home quarantine. “If the person develops symptoms during home quarantine, health department staff will guide her to the hospital,” education minister S Suresh Kumar said in Covid-19 briefing on Thursday.

Cabinet to discuss omnibus bill on Brexit

Tánaiste Simon Coveney will bring a memo to Cabinet today on Brexit which maps out how the Government should deal with the continuing uncertainty surrounding the UK's future trading relationship with the European Union.

Rupee rises 7 paise against the US dollar; all eyes on GDP data

“For the day, we expect volatility for the rupee to be confined to a narrow range of 75.40 and 76.20,” MOSL said.

SKT to develop AI-based post-production platform

SK Telecom said Friday it plans to develop an artificial intelligence-based post-production platform to help local firms to export cultural content products abroad. The South Korean telecommunications firm said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with local post-production firm New ID to collaborate on the project. “The latest partnership deal will meet increased foreign demand for Korea’s cult...

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

Huge coup if Reds seal deal...

Virus taking hold in rural, old plantation region of Alabama

HAYNEVILLE, Ala. — Sparsely populated Lowndes County, deep in Alabama’s old plantation country, has the sad distinction of having both the state’s highest rate of COVID-19 cases and its worst unemployment rate.

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

Pricing! Fiat SA adds new Fullback 2,4Di-D 4x2 AT to double-cab range

Fiat South Africa has quietly expanded its Fullback double-cab range with the addition of a new 2,4Di-D 4x2 AT derivative.

Check out the People Mover (not monorail) coming to Bangkok

Automated people movers designed in Canada and built in China will soon arrive to whisk passengers between commercial developments on the Chao Phraya River The first of several Bombardier Innovia APM300s will arrive next month to service the Gold...

Four closed Derbyshire railway stations could be set to reopen

They're on the Chesterfield to Sheffield line

Aussie credit growth screams deleveraging

Via the excellent Damien Boey at Credit Suisse:

SA’s credit growth slows to 7.37% year on year in April

M3 quickens to 10.47%.

Global DMC Partners releases latest Meetings & Events survey results

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Global DMC Partners (GDP), a leading global network of independently owned destination management companies (DMCs) and creative event experts, announced the results of its most recent Meetings & Events Pulse Survey, focusing on the widespread impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic to the MICE industry. Conducted April 27 through May 4, 2020, the survey polled 374 respondents from the meetings and events industry. Of these, 93 percent were planners versus vendors or suppliers. While the survey touched

Flight searches and bookings remain down overall, however positive signals are there

With our access to real-time traveller audiences and unmatched visibility into global travel demand, we’re in a unique position to share the current travel trends at the forefront of marketers’ minds. In this blog series, we’ll take a look at the data in order to aid travel marketers in their assessment of this worldwide event. They can use these trends to inform their marketing strategies during this period and be prepared for the recovery once the situation stabilises. These insights are

Vande Bharat Phase II: MEA ropes in private airlines, opens land borders

The MEA spokesperson said as of today, 45,216 Indians have returned. These include 8,069 migrant workers, 7,656 students and 5,107 professionals

Android 11 Beta launch event will be live streamed on June 3rd

Google I/O, the technology giant’s annual developers conference, has been canceled this year because of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the company has decided to have an exclusive launch event for the upcoming major Android version — Android 11. The company will be hosting a launch event on 3rd June for the Android 11 Beta …

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 …

Former MVP Enchong Dee, Lady Spikers lead La Salle fund drive

Past and present La Salle athletes team up to help vulnerable communities amid the pandemic

China-led AIIB approves $750-million loan for PH's virus response

The loan from the Beijing-based multilateral lender will be used to increase the Philippines' testing capacity and provide conditional cash transfers to poor households

SportSG announces $3m digital scheme

With the sports and fitness industry still largely shuttered, the fraternity was given a boost yesterday as Sport Singapore (SportSG) announced a new programme to help them go digital. The $3 million Enterprise Innovation and Capability Grant was rolled out by Minister for...

Exclusive: Inside multi-billion naira ‘fraud’, contract racketeering in PTI

AUDU Oshiokhamele, Chairman of PENGASSAN Effurun branch, has accused Professor Sunny Iyuke, the Chief Executive of the PTI of a N5.8bn fraud.

Job security of migrant workers depends on employers, economy

The job security of migrant workers who return to work after quarantine will depend on their employers and the state of the economy, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong yesterday. He was responding to a question from a reporter who noted that migrant workers,...

Malaysia-Turkey to collaborate to develop Covid-19 vaccine, says PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― Malaysia is prepared to collaborate with Turkey to develop Covid-19 vaccine and related medicines, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. Muhyiddin said he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had also agreed to fully utilise the strength of the two countries...

Shanghai to extend Ighalo’s United loan deal

Solape Lawal-Solarin Odion Ighalo looks set to remain at Old Trafford for the rest of the season as his Chinese club, Shanghai Shenhua, reconsider their initial stance to recall him. The former W...

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

Furla to Open New Plant, Introduce New Store Concept

The Italian accessories company has been streamlining its distribution and raising its positioning.

Stimulus Checks Fuel U.S. Retail Sales but Global Picture Remains Dim

Consumers new to online shopping are helping to drive sales.

Nintendo Is Supposedly Restructuring Its Brand Ambassador Program

Prepare for change

Ondo teachers get N47.6m car loan - The Nation

Primary school teachers in Ondo State on Thursday received cheques for car loan worth N47.6m.The car loan was given to the teachers..

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...

7-Eleven books higher Q1 profit despite Covid-19 pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Convenience store chain 7-Eleven Malaysia has reported higher sales for the first quarter of 2020 by RM619.3 million, or 6.1 per cent overall. Chief executive officer Colin Harvey said sales increased by RM35.6 million in the quarter, with the same-store sales up 1.9 per...

Costa Group CEO Harry Debney to bow out

After a volatile decade including a public float in 2015, a profit wipeout in 2019 and steady navigation through COVID-19, the boss is departing.

USD/IDR Price News: Indonesian Rupiah remains flat despite central bank's bullish comments

The Indonesian rupiah is trading in the sideways manner around 14,760 at press time. The currency has been restricted to a narrow range of 14,740-14,7

Japan’s Aso: Fiscal situation will deteriorate further ahead as tax revenue will likely decline

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said that the country’s fiscal situation will deteriorate further ahead as tax rev

USD/CNH struggles to hold near to 7.20, bearish bets of weaker dollar play out

USD/CNH has been sent back to a low of 7.1659 on Friday, travelling from a monthly high printed yesterday and a touch below there today at 7.1770 as E

Brazilian researchers design low-cost mechanical ventilators

A group of researchers at the University of São Paulo's Engineering School (POLI-USP) in Brazil have developed a mechanical ventilator that costs only approximately 7% as much as a conventional ventilator.

Japan's Nishimura says Industrial Production is in severe condition

Japan's economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said a few minutes before press time that the country's industrial production is in severe condition, par

NZ FinMin Robertson: Economy is opening up and improving

New Zealand’s (NZ) Finance Minister Grant Robertson came out on the wires on Friday, via Reuters, noting that the economy is opening up and improving.

Flawed COVID hypothesis may have saved Washington from being NYC

Researchers urge caution on genetic studies early in outbreaks.

Rethinking Covid-19 testing strategy

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

Senator sees US sticking to trade deal with China despite pandemic concerns

U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley on Thursday said he did not expect President Donald Trump to walk away from a Phase 1 trade ...

Small-business loan terms eased under US House-passed bill

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly approved legislation increasing the amount of time, to 24 weeks from the current ...

Three on the market: in Clontarf, Dublin 3

A choice of three impressive properties currently on the market in popular Clontarf.

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

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

Twitter should fact check Kouk

All day, every day he demands more stimulus:

Ottawa urged to restore funding to groups that help exploited women, girls

Opposition MPs sent a letter Wednesday to Trudeau, Maryam Monsef and Bill Blair denouncing the decision to not renew federal funding for groups that help sexually exploited women and girls

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

Mark Cuban lays out his plan to boost post-COVID economy: 'Give people checks that they have to spend'

Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told "Hannity" Thursday that the issuing of pre-loaded, federally funded debit cards is the best way to spur consumer demand and boost the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

US joins G7 artificial intelligence group to counter China

US involvement is important because of the large role that American tech firms play globally and its historic advocacy for human rights, said Kay Mathiesen, an associate professor focused on computer ethics at Northeastern University in Boston.

U.N. calls on nations to take action in six areas to limit COVID-19's financial impact

May 28 (UPI) -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for countries throughout the world to work to take action in six areas to limit the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australia's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly in 2019

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions fell just 0.9% in 2019 as increasing emissions from liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants largely offset declines in the power and farm sectors, government data showed on Friday.

Does Centre have unfettered powers to impose conditions on states borrowing money?

States can now borrow 2% more funds as long as they meet certain conditions – including abiding by the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme.

Australian clothing retailer PAS Group enters voluntary administration

Australian clothing retailer PAS Group Ltd on Friday said it had entered voluntary administration to review its operations, citing the tough financial market conditions and the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

PARTLY FALSE: First Philippine Holdings 'made P24.6B profit, but only paid P10M income tax'

The P10 million that First Philippine Holdings Corporation paid in income tax is part of a total of P5.175 billion in income taxes that the company and its subsidiaries paid in 2019

Outlook & trading strategies for Silver, crude oil by Tradebulls Securities

The outperformance in Silver is because it could benefit from optimism about increased industrial demand as economies reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic

Renault To Cut Nearly 15,000 Jobs, Alpine A110 Future In Doubt

Renault's plan is to save in excess of €2 billion over three years. It involves reconverting the Dieppe plant at the end of the Alpine A110's production.

Vietnam’s Development Strategy for Next Decade Must Put Productivity Growth Front and Center

A productivity-driven development model–combining innovation with balanced development and allocation of private, public, human and natural capital–will be key for Vietnam to achieve its goal of becoming a high-income economy by 2045, a new World Bank report suggests. The “Vibrant Vietnam: Forging the Foundation of a High-Income Economy” report, launched today, comes as the Government […]

China extends its anti-dumping investigation into Australian and Japanese chemical exports

According to Reuters, China announced that it extended its anti-dumping investigation into the Australian and Japanese chemical exports. more to come

Country encouraged to buy Portuguese

A campaign has been launched to encourage the buying of Portuguese products to help boost the economy, complete with a seal of approval for national products.

New options at Natur’all

In April, Natur’all - Fresh Food Lovers, found at the Lagos and Aljezur Intermarché supermarkets, began to include grill options from their kitchen.

Jordan's FM speaks to counterparts, warns about sovereignty - Middle East

Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, reiterates importance of two-state solution in conversation with US and British counterparts.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'reignites Man Utd's interest' in Jose Mourinho transfer target

Mourinho identified forward Pietro Pellegri as a big talent when the player was plying his trade at Genoa, before Monaco snapped him up for £21million

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

Binance USD (BUSD) Stablecoin Added to KyberSwap Exchange and other dApps based on Kyber Network

BUSD (Binance USD), a stablecoin pegged 1:1 with the US dollar, will be accessible via the KyberSwap exchange and other decentralized applications (dApps) and p

Ukraine's chief banker: Most of problems on labor market unrelated to COVID-19

The second cause is low productivity.

Lockdown 5.0: Full List of Activities Likely to be Permitted, Prohibited After May 31

Take a look at the complete list of activities that government might permit and prohibit after May 31

Derivatives Data Shows That Even After 150% Rally, Bitcoin Is Far From Topping Out

Over the past few weeks, analysts have said Bitcoin is finally finding a local top.

Paytm Mall in talks for Grofers stake as SoftBank pushes for consolidation

Online retailer Paytm Mall has held talks with e-grocer Grofers for a potential investment, multiple people in the know told ET, adding that the ongoing discussions may even lead to a merger.

Golden Knights’ AHL team to be called Henderson Silver Knights

Silver Knights was one of the final three names Golden Knights owner Bill Foley considered for his NHL franchise, along with Desert Knights.

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.

The TV commercial, once advertising’s main event, suffers in the pandemic

Before the coronavirus pandemic, the TV networks were expecting a strong 2020. The presidential election and Tokyo Olympics would keep people watching, and companies would spend more than usual on commercial time.

Las Vegas caregiver accused of stealing $9K from 81-year-old

Jaugust Milligan, 29, faces charges of using a credit or debit card without consent and exploiting an old or vulnerable person for more than $5,000, court records show.

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

Why Remote Work Is So Hard -- and How It Can Be Fixed

Cal Newport, writing at the New Yorker: Technological transitions often stumble when we expect them to sprint. In 1989, the Stanford economist Paul David wanted to understand why so many companies were so slow to adopt computer technology; for historical perspective, he turned to the history of the ...

Mubadala Investment Company eyes stake in Jio Platforms: Source

Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company is in discussions to invest in Reliance Industries' digital unit Jio Platforms, a source said.

Trust demands new "lease of life" for historic Derry hall

THERE have been calls to find a new use for a Derry venue that has played host to suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, former President Eamon De Valera and some of the biggest names in entertainment in the last 120 years.

History Proves Minneapolis Police Will Stonewall Investigation of Floyd’s Death - Professor

The recent death of Minneapolis, Minnesota, resident George Floyd has sparked a nationwide conversation about police brutality, racism and justice within the US. When...

'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.

Number of FDI projects in Northern Ireland fell last year, but report finds US investors largely unfazed by Brexit

THE number of foreign direct projects in Northern Ireland fell by 15 per cent last year, but a new survey from EY suggests overseas investment should remain relatively resilient despite the impact from coronavirus.

Co Tyrone teenager's tadpole growing proves to be TikTok hit

A CO Tyrone teenager has taken a novel approach to fulfilling her lockdown time by growing thousands of tadpoles.

Nifty view & stock calls by Nilesh Jain of Anand Rathi: Buy Titan, HCL Tech

If Nifty is unable to surpass its previous swing high of 9584.5, we can expect profit booking at higher levels

Here's a derivative strategy on Tata Motors by HDFC Securities

Long build up was seen in the Tata Motor Futures' on Thursday where we have seen 67% (Prov) rise in the Open Interest with price moving up by 2.9%.

Number of South Korean budget phone users continues to fall in March

The number of budget smartphone users in South Korea continued to drop in March with its market share threatening to sink below the 10-percent mark, data showed Friday. Local subscribers to so-called mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) numbered 7.61 million as of the end of March, down 0.6 percent from the previous month, according to the data from the Ministry of Science and ICT. MVNOs rent networks from the ...

Interviewing Etergo’s CEO: What The Ola Electric Acquisition Means For Etergo, Consumers, & Investors

Yesterday we were all surprised to learn that Etergo has been acquired by the Indian company Ola Electric. At the time, all we had was a vague press release from Ola Electric that only stated it had acquired Etergo and the two companies looked forward to working together. However, since that left us with more

India News Headlines: Latest India Business News 29th May 2020

Latest India Business News 29th May 2020 - Jet Airways received fresh EoIs from 11 investors ahead of deadline which ends on Thursday.

Capgemini's top executive Thierry Delaporte is new Wipro CEO

Until recently, Thierry Delaporte was CEO of Capgemini Group and a member of its Group Executive Board. He held several leadership roles including that of CEO of Global Financial Services Strategic Business Unit, and head of all global service lines

Epistar 4Q20 operation may turn profitable, says president

Epistar is likely to see operation swing into profitability in the fourth quarter of 2020 if the impact of the coronavirus pandemic eases off in the third quarter, according to company president Chin-yung Fan.

Are low-interest rates making you jittery? Consider P2P lending

Falling interest rate amid coronavirus crisis has impacted income of many investors who depended on debt instruments; those with surplus cash can consider peer-to-peer lending, which is attracting increasing interest from people willing to lend to those in need of short-term financing -- whether individuals or small businesses

Sensex, Nifty stuck in coronavirus storm; should investors expect profit in 2020?

It seems investors are sitting on boundaries in a wait-and-watch mode and traders are reaping gains from the volatility cycle in which the benchmark indices are stuck.

With no immediate solution in sight, India matches China in terms of man power, resources

Even as the Prime Minister's top men oversee the developments along the Line of Actual Control, there is still no change in the ground, with the standoff between India and China continuing.

Let’s speed up digital change at banks

There is space available for digital-enabled SME-focused entities to make headway

Global economy will not survive US-China tension

Both countries must work out their differences to avoid another world economic meltdown

Givealittle page raises money for drought-stricken Hawke's Bay farmers

"There is a massive and critical lack of feed, and some farmers are in dire situations, mentally exhausted and trying to keep stock alive."

Merkel Is Seizing Her Chance to Revolutionize Germany's Economy

(Bloomberg) — On a gloomy Friday in March, with the devastation of the coronavirus becoming clear, senior officials in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government realized that extraordinary measures were needed to shore up Europe’s largest economy.

Total FDI exceed $ 4180 million in nearly eight months: MIC

Yangon—In nearly eight months of the current fiscal year, the total Foreign Direct Investments have exceeded 4,180 million US dollars, according to the statement by the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC).  A total of 13 foreign investments—four proposals and two approvals by the MIC, three approvals by Yangon Region Investment Committee and four by Bago Region Investment Committee. The FDI amounts to 735.696 million US dollars, creating 9,761 jobs for locals. 

As it ramps up public healthcare, India must give more room to private sector

Only a healthy nation can grow. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented India with an opportunity. The Indian healthcare system can go through a radical overhauling, where it can be more sustainable as well as responsive.

Trains on their mind: Death of a mother at a railway station, a conversation in Heaven

PB Mehta writes: Mohandas Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Hansa Mehta, Rabindranath Tagore, Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Sri Aurobindo, Sarojini Naidu, Jayaprakash Narayan, Deendayal Upadhyaya are milling around. Narada shows up to needle them.

Google considering taking stake in Vodafone Idea: Report

A deal with Google could be a lifeline for Vodafone Idea, which owes as much as Rs 54,000 crore in adjusted gross revenue dues to the government.

Hearts owner Ann Budge: 'Scottish football's voting system not fit for purpose'

The system requires 11 Premiership clubs to back Ann Budge's plans.

China, India soak up oil from floating storage as demand recovers

A total of 3.4 million tonnes of crude oil was discharged from floating storage into Asian markets in the past seven days, with China the top destination at 1.8 million tonnes and India second at 842,679 tonnes.

Brazil wants India to step up ethanol production to ‘balance’ world sugar market

Last year, by producing more ethanol, we took away 10 mt of sugar from the world market, but for which it would have collapsed,” Eduardo Leão de Sousa said in an interview to The Indian Express.

Software Bug In Bombardier Airliner Made Planes Turn the Wrong Way

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: A very specific software bug made airliners turn the wrong way if their pilots adjusted a pre-set altitude limit. The bug, discovered on Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft fitted with Rockwell Collins Aerospace-made flight management systems (FMSes), l...

Terengganu now a green zone after final Covid-19 patient discharged

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 29 — Terengganu is now free of Covid-19 and has been categorised as green zone, said state Health Director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus. He said this follows current developments of Covid-19 in the state, with the last positive patient discharged from hospital on Wednesday. He added...

Equity market records N29bn loss

Johnson Okafor Trading activities on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange fell by 0.22 per cent on Thursday to halt its gaining streak as market speculators began profit-taking. Consequently,...

NCDC cries out as rapid test kits black market rises

• FG to use hotels, schools as quarantine, isolation centres • Hospitals’ refusal to treat patients leads to more deaths – FG Kamarudeen Ogundele, Olaleye Aluko and Tobi Aworinde The Presidentia...

CBN forecasts slower growth, reduces lending rate to 12.5%

Nike Popoola The Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday said the lower growth recorded in the economy in first quarter of 2020 was expected to dip slightly but with combined monetary and fiscal sti...

Brookfield re-enters race for Virgin with surprise bid

It remains unclear how Brookfield's 11th-hour pitch will affect the rest of the process, which will see the administrators reduce the bidders to just two.

Czech Billionaire Bets Big on Industries Other Investors Avoid

Daniel Kretinsky's latest contrarian move: U.S. retailers.

Sensex, Nifty fall ahead of GDP numbers; Vodafone Idea jumps 14%

At around 9:30 am, BSE Sensex was trading 259.77 points lower at 31,940.82, while NSE Nifty was down 0.72 per cent at 9,422. By 9:35 am, Sensex was down over 320 points and Nifty was struggling to stay above 9,400. 

New test may help detect prostate cancer earlier and with greater accuracy

A new type of test that uses complex sugars to detect prostate cancer earlier and with greater accuracy is being developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham.

China's global influence to rise post-pandemic: European scholars

German expert warns US withdrawal from WHO will hand over more power to China

Stress induced arthritis: Know how to deal with it naturally

Stress contributes significantly to the development of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Know how to deal with this condition.

iPhone SE 2020 review: Completely changing the value conversation

The iPhone SE is one of the best phones you'll find for under $500 in 2020. With the latest A13 Bionic chipset and a compact form factor as well as great cameras, the iPhone SE has plenty going for it. Find out if you should make the switch from Android.

Gold picks up a bid amid losses in the US stock futures

Gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, is drawing bids as the US stock futures are signaling risk aversion. The yellow metal is trading at $1,720 at pr

EOS completes acquisition of Audacy

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd. of Australia completed its acquisition May 28 of Silicon Valley startup Audacy and announced plans to spend approximately $1.2 billion Australian dollars ($800 million) to create the EOSLink satellite communications constellation.

Ping An Voyager Fund Leads Investment in PlusDental to Enhance Modern Dentistry in Europe

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx:23...

Stocks to watch: RIL, Voda Idea, Wipro, Voltas, YES Bank, Cadila Healthcare

Here's a look at the top stocks that may remain in focus today

Matthew Judon signs franchise tag to stay with Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon, tagged in March, is set to earn around $16.3million in 2020.

More central banks eye yield curve control. How does Japan's work?

TOKYO — The Bank of Japan’s yield curve control (YCC) is drawing attention from other central banks, including the U.

Cosmic Girls's Exy & (G)I-DLE's Yuqi take on a mission to become friends in new 1theK series 'Today Is Our First Day'

Starting this May 29 at 9 PM KST, global K-Pop media platform 1theK will be launching a brand new project to help various idol group member…

Man who stole thousands from Ballarat businesses is jailed

A 28-year-old father who stole thousands of dollars worth of items from Ballarat retail stores has been jailed for his "premeditated and persistent" crime spr...

Ex-Bellamy's boss Laura McBain joins board of boutique brand Lark

From baby formula to fine foods and now whisky, she has reconnected to Tasmania, as well as wealthy Hong Kong investors.

EUR/USD options market bias has flipped bullish, risk reversals show

On Thursday, EUR/USD one-month risk reversals (EUR1MRR) crossed above zero or flipped bullish to euro calls – the first positive reading since March 1

The Left wields its Science Club

When Michael Dukakis ran for president in 1988, he presented himself as a technocrat rather than a politician. Good government, he suggested, was about implementing what science and its derivatives, social science and the dismal science of economics, had shown to work. Technocratic solutions founded on science should, he implied, trump less tangible and more emotional phenomena such as optimism, the entrepreneurial spirit, and patriotism.

Cabinet Secretary holds meeting with Chief Secretaries

Ahead of the completion of nationwide lockdown 4.0, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Thursday held a meeting with municipal commissioners and district

Coronavirus deaths in US cross 1 lakh

The US has surpassed the grim milestone of over one lakh coronavirus-linked deaths, the highest in the world, as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc across

Book timber smugglers under DMA: Darakhshan

Chairperson, Union Waqf Development Committee, Darakhshan Andrabi on Thursday appealed to J&K administration to take stern measures to stop “loot” of

UNIVERSITY: An idea of excellence

A university is an academic institution of higher learning committed to disseminate and create knowledge, deliver quality education, work for national

TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China: Report

ByteDance has quietly made a series of moves in recent months to transfer global decision-making and research capabilities out of its home country. The changes come at a time of heightened tension between the United States and China over trade, technology and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gangs of Edinburgh: How the vice sex trade took off in the capital

The late Margaret 'Madam Moneybags' Paterson was eventually jailed after officers raided her home and discovered she was in charge of prostitutes across the country.

S&P cuts Rolls-Royce credit rating to junk on COVID-19 hit

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's cut engine maker Rolls-Royce's credit rating to junk on Thursday, citing the disruption caused to global air ...

Masks, cleaning, filtration better than blocking middle seats: United CEO

United Airlines Holdings Inc Chief Executive Scott Kirby said on Thursday that facial masks, aircraft cleaning and air filtration systems are ...

German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen to cut up to 15,000 jobs - memo

German car parts supplier ZF Friedrichshafen plans to reduce the workforce by up to 15,000 jobs, or around 10per cent, by 2025 as a result of a ...

Reservoirs are full – but the long-range forecast is for dry weather

RESERVOIRS are 95% full and the Island is in a ‘comfortable’ position despite the long spell of dry weather, Jersey Water has said.

Japan bankruptcies seen rising to seven-year high amid pandemic

A global economic slowdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is causing companies to go out of business around the world.

As Jobs Vanish, Salaried Workers Become Gig Economy 'Partners' With Swiggy, Zomato And Amazon

With a recession on the horizon, workers are turning to the one sector that appears to pandemic proof: home delivery.

FDI inflows from Cayman Islands into India triples in FY20

The Cayman Islands, which is close to Cuba and was ranked in the study as the most prominent centre for financial secrecy, hosts more than 100,000 companies, a number that outstrips the local population

Indian Microlending Firm SATYA MicroCapital Ltd Secures Over $13 Million in Equity Funding from Tokyo’s Gojo & Co.

SATYA MicroCapital Ltd, a fast-growing micro-lending firm based in India, has secured INR 105 crore (appr. $13.85 million) in equity funding from Gojo & Com

China’s media slams Trump over border comments, says he is ‘driving a wedge’

Washington believes the combined strength of Beijing and New Delhi could impair its interests in Asia and beyond, says The Global Times

How investors learnt to love the rally in stocks

‘Fear of missing out’ dominates in sweeping ascent as doubters turn into believers

UK economy shows early signs of improvement from lockdown low | Free to read

Five indicators benefit from easing of restrictions amid overall depressed activity

Favored Tech Announces Global Availability of FT-Nano Green 1008, the Most Advanced Corrosion Protection for Electronic Devices

CUPERTINO, Calif., May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Favored Tech's early access customers have started production shipments of products protected by F...

Afterpay says it 'rejects' the notion of performing credit checks on its customers. Here's why their arguments don't add up.

Afterpay has gone out on the defensive yet again, as calls for it to be brought into line persist.

Volkswagen Looks East To China, Pledges €2bn To Boost Beijing's Electric, New Energy Vehicle Market

The world's largest automaker group is set to enter the Chinese market as rival motor companies compete for a top spot in the world's largest car market, the company...

Hello and welcome: robot waiters to the rescue amid virus

You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.

Hello and welcome: robot waiters to the rescue amid virus

RENESSE, Netherlands - You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.When Shaosong Hu saw robotic waiters serving food in China last fall, he knew exac

Hello and welcome: Robot waiters to the rescue amid virus

You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.

Hello and welcome: robot waiters to the rescue amid virus

RENESSE, Netherlands — You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.

In the Netherlands, robot waiters will serve customers amid virus

A restaurant in the Netherlands is planning on using robots as servers as lockdown restrictions lift.

Registrar hacked court computer to create fake intervention order

A judicial registrar hacked into a court's computer system and created a false intervention order against a friend's ex-partner, and entered a magistrate's identification to have it issued.

Registrar hacked court computer to create fake intervention order

A judicial registrar hacked into a court's computer system and created a false intervention order against a friend's ex-partner, and entered a magistrate's identification to have it issued.

Registrar hacked court computer to create fake intervention order

A judicial registrar hacked into a court's computer system and created a false intervention order against a friend's ex-partner, and entered a magistrate's identification to have it issued.

EE’s 5G service reaches 80 locations on first anniversary since launch

The firm said 5G customers are mostly using it to watch more video, with YouTube the most popular app.

EE’s 5G service reaches 80 locations on first anniversary since launch

The firm said 5G customers are mostly using it to watch more video, with YouTube the most popular app.

EE's 5G service reaches 80 locations on first anniversary since launch

The firm said 5G customers are mostly using it to watch more video, with YouTube the most popular app.

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A Canadian court ruling that could permit the extradition of a senior Huawei Technologies Co Ltd executive to the United States leaves Canada ...

Canada's Huawei extradition ruling could unleash more Chinese backlash

OTTAWA (Reuters) - A Canadian court ruling that could permit the extradition of a senior Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] executive to the United States leaves Canada vulnerable to further retaliation from Beijing, analysts said.

Canada’s Huawei extradition ruling could unleash Chinese backlash

A Canadian court ruling that could permit the extradition of a senior Huawei Technologies executive to the US leaves Canada vulnerable to further retaliation from Beijing, analysts said.

Canada's Huawei extradition ruling could unleash more Chinese backlash

'Stakes are high'.

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The following slide deck was published by Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation in conjunction with their 2020 Q4 earnings call.

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The following slide deck was published by AutoZone, Inc. in conjunction with their 2020 Q3 earnings call.

Huawei's ambitions for Canada stalled by rift with China, security expert says

Huawei Technologies Co.'s push to become a leading supplier of 5G technology in Canada appears to be in jeopardy after the Chinese tech giant's CFO suffered a legal setback in a B.C. court, prompting an angry response from Beijing.

Huawei's ambitions for Canada stalled by rift with China, security expert says

TORONTO — Huawei Technologies Co.'s push to become a leading supplier of 5G technology in Canada appears to be in jeopardy after the Chinese tech giant's CFO suffered a legal setback in a B.C. court, prompting an angry response from Beijing.

Huawei ambitions stalled

Huawei Technologies Co.'s push to become a leading supplier of 5G technology in Canada appears to be in jeopardy after the Chinese tech giant's CFO suffered a legal setback in a B.C. court, prompting an angry response from Beijing.

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Viewing artworks online is no substitute for the real thing where the sense of scale, the colour, the texture and even the aura of the art can be savoured.

Reopening of galleries a boon for art-starved Sydneysiders

Viewing artworks online is no substitute for the real thing where the sense of scale, the colour, the texture and even the aura of the art can be savoured.

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Plant Prefab Announces Flexible ADU Line for Sustainable Living

Prefabricated design and manufacturing company Plant Prefab has announced their new lightHouse line, a set of accessory dwelling units (ADUs)...

Coronavirus in charts: the fact-checkers correcting falsehoods

Data and infographic updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus in charts: the fact-checkers correcting falsehoods

Data and infographic updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jessica Simpson's trainer gives away weight loss secrets after stunning transformation

The star's LA trainer has explained the simple, equipment free program that helped the pop star shed the pounds after the birth of her third child

Jessica Simpson's trainer gives away weight loss secrets after stunning transformation

The star's LA trainer has explained the simple, equipment free program that helped the pop star shed the pounds after the birth of her third child

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Oh, Cate Blanchett Is Starring In The Borderlands Movie

Well, this is awkward. Despite my best efforts to persuade her otherwise, Cate Blanchett has officially signed up to take part in the upcoming Borderlands movie, where she’ll be playing Lilith....

Oh, Cate Blanchett is Starring in the Borderlands Movie

Well, this is awkward.

US major airlines roll out more options to avoid staff layoffs

The top three U.S. airlines, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are rolling out fresh programs to induce tens of thousands of employees to ...

US major airlines roll out more options to avoid staff lay-offs

The top three U.S. airlines, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are rolling out fresh programs to induce tens of thousands of employees to ...

Integrating satellite and socioeconomic data to improve climate change policy

Bangladesh is on track to lose all of its forestland in the next 35-40 years, leading to a rise in CO2 emissions and subsequent climate change, researchers said. However, that is just one of the significant land-use changes that the country is experiencing. A new study uses satellite and census data to quantify and unravel how physical and economic factors drive land-use changes. Understanding this relationship can inform climate policy at the national scale in Bangladesh and beyond.

Study: Integrating satellite and socioeconomic data to improve climate change policy

Bangladesh is on track to lose all of its forestland in the next 35-40 years, leading to a rise in CO2 emissions and subsequent climate change, researchers said. However, that is just one of the significant land-use changes that the country is experiencing. A new study uses satellite and census data to quantify and unravel how physical and economic factors drive land-use changes. Understanding this relationship can inform climate policy at the national scale in Bangladesh and beyond.

Apple now sells refurbished iPhone XRs

Starting at $499

Apple Is Now Selling Refurbished iPhone XR Models Through Its Online Store – Pricing Starts at $499

You can now purchase refurbished iPhone XR models directly from the Apple store, and you can save a lot of money doing so too

Apple is now selling refurbished models of the iPhone XR for $499

Two years after the initial launch, Apple has started selling refurbished models of the iPhone XR on its website. Price begins at $499 for the 64 GB variant and goes up to $639 for the 256 GB variant.

Apple starts selling refurbished iPhone XR units in the US

Does that even make sense when you can get a new iPhone SE (2020) for $400? The older phone still has a couple of advantages.

Refurbished iPhone XR units are now available for sale in the US on Apple's website

Refurbished Apple iPhone XR models are now available for purchase on Apple's website. The 64GB version costs $499, while the 128GB and 256GB variants retail at $539 and $629, respectively. Apple says that all phones come with a new battery, along with a one-year warranty.

FFA boss confirms A-League hub will be in NSW

Fixtures between Melbourne Victory, City and Western United may be played in Victoria before the trio head north to NSW hub.

FFA boss confirms A-League hub will be in NSW

Fixtures between Melbourne Victory, City and Western United may be played in Victoria before the trio head north to NSW hub.

GAA Top 20: Connacht Football - The Special One, Pádraic Joyce at summit in western race

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Healthy people should wear masks only if caring for coronavirus patients, WHO says

The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don’t exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the

WHO guidance: Healthy people should wear masks only when 'taking care of' coronavirus patients

The World Health Organization is recommending that healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion, a sharp contrast from the advice of American public health officials who recommend everyone wear a mask in public. 

Mkhize: We must accept new reality that COVID-19 will be here for long time

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize and other Health Department officials briefed the country on the effectiveness of the lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic..

US to announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday: Trump

The US would announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday, President Donald Trump has said as he emphasised that Beijing should have stopped the coronavirus at the source. Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide

Here Comes The Great Coronavirus Depression

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Coronavirus: FA Cup set to return on June 27

The last weekend of June is when the FA Cup quarter-finals will take place if all goes to plan, with the final at the start of August.

Officials cite mistakes as CDC removes coronavirus guidance

U.S. health officials removed some coronavirus reopening tips for religious organizations only hours after posting them late last week, deleting guidance that discouraged choir gatherings and the use

A rising tide of marine disease? How parasites respond to a warming world

A recent study explores the ways parasitism will respond to climate change, providing researchers new insights into disease transmission.

A rising tide of marine disease? How parasites respond to a warming world

A recent study from the University of Washington explores the ways parasitism will respond to climate change, providing researchers new insights into disease transmission. The paper was published May 18 in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution.

Using riboflavin, UV light reduces SARS-CoV-2 pathogens in plasma, whole blood

Researchers used existing technologies to show that exposing the coronavirus to riboflavin and ultraviolet light reduces blood-borne pathogens in human plasma and whole-blood products.

Using riboflavin, UV light reduces SARS-CoV-2 pathogens in plasma, whole blood

Researchers at Colorado State University used existing technologies to show that exposing the coronavirus to riboflavin and ultraviolet light reduces blood-borne pathogens in human plasma and whole-blood products.

New site is one-stop shop for B.C. workers, farmers, during pandemic

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has created a new online resource to help the province's agricultural sector find workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from the Ministry of. . .

Guia Delivery JF: Independência Shopping

Guia Delivery JF: Independência Shopping

'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers

Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.

'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers

Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.

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Google Pixel 4a XL leaks may show us what the apparently-canceled phone looked like

Apparently, the Google Pixel 4a XL has been canceled, but that hasn't stopped some people leaking renders of the thing.

New photos show off the cancelled Google Pixel 4a XL

Google is expected to announce the Google Pixel 4a soon. The company, however, has decided not to launch the Google Pixel 4a XL but a new leak gives us a

Back cover shows off what the cancelled Pixel 4a XL could have been

After a while, it became clear that Google would not be launching a Pixel 4a XL this time around. However, that doesn't mean they weren't working on one.

Canceled Google Pixel 4a XL prototype shown off in photos

Some photos of a prototype rear panel of Pixel 4a XL have surfaced online giving us a glimpse at how the device would have looked. Google has shelved its plans of launching a Pixel 4a XL this year.

Here's why your next phone will have superfast Wi-Fi

Support for Wi-Fi 6E coming to smartphones and routers courtesy of Qualcomm’s new chips.

Photo – Arsenal’s new ‘blood-spattered’ away kit is leaked online

Photo - Arsenal's new 'blood-spattered' away kit is leaked online

Eccleshall Show cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

An historic country show has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic but a 'virtual show' will go some way to filling the gap.

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#1- ranked tech industry analyst Patrick Moorhead gives his review on the new Surface Headphones 2 that was released earlier this month alongside a plethora of new devices in their Surface lineup including Surface Book 3, the Surface Go 2, and the Surface Earbuds from Microsoft.

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#1- ranked tech industry analyst Patrick Moorhead gives his review on the Surface Book 3 that was released earlier this month alongside a plethora of new devices in their Surface lineup including Surface Book 3, the Surface Go 2, the Surface Headphones 2, and the Surface Earbuds from Microsoft.

Aarogya Setu link: Google Play Store removes MobiKwik, reinstates later

The payments and digital wallet app was removed by Google over violation of its ads policy

MobiKwik taken down from Play Store over ad policy violation, reinstated later

MobiKwik has alleged that the deceptive ad in question was related to Aarogya Setu and their app was removed because they carried a link to it

Link to Aarogya Setu app puts Mobikwik in trouble with Google

Xiaomi hints at Mi branded laptops for India, takes on Dell, HP and Asus in a new teaser

In a hint that Xiaomi is all set to enter the laptops market in India, the company has now shared a new teaser that directly targets competing brands such as Acer, Dell and Lenovo.

Xiaomi will launch ‘thin & light’ and ‘gaming’ laptops in India, No entry-level affordable models

Xiaomi India has begun to tease the launch of Mi-branded laptops in India. A new teaser shared by the brand today gives us a glimpse of the model it is going to launch first. Also, the company’s chief business officer shared some details about the laptops they are going to release in India. Xiaomi has …

Xiaomi Mi series laptops won't be cheap in India, will target power users and gamers

Xiaomi has hinted its upcoming laptops won't be targeting the affordable segment. The Mi branded laptops will target power users and gaming laptops.

Xiaomi India teases laptop release; Mi Notebook and Redmibook likely to go on sale soon

Xiaomi will soon unveil some new laptops in India, according to a teaser posted by the company's Twitter handle. We can expect to see a range of Mi Notebooks and Redmibooks on the marketplace soon.

Xiaomi is launching a brand new variant of its laptop targeted at India

The laptop that Xiaomi is set to launch in India isn't a part of the current Mi Notebook portfolio. The Chinese manufacturer will instead launch a customized variant targeted at the Indian market.

How to enable Microsoft's Windows spellcheck on Google Chrome

Yesterday, Microsoft announced an improved spellcheck experience on Chromium web browsers. While it is enabled by default on Edge, Google has not enabled Windows spellcheck on Google Chrome.

Google Cloud Functions開始支援Java 11

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Wearing face masks at home may help prevent COVID-19 spread in family: Study

Daily use of disinfectants, window opening, and keeping at least one metre apart were associated with a lower risk of passing on the virus, even in more crowded households, they said.

Wearing face masks at home may stop Covid if you have no symptoms

Daily use of disinfectants, window opening and keeping at least one metre apart were associated with a lower risk of passing on the virus, even in more crowded households

New ‘Perspective Icons’ collection from MacStories let’s you personalize OmniFocus Pro

The folks at MacStories have released a stunning new collection of perspective icons for OmniFocus. These icons were specifically designed for OmniFocus Pro, allowing you to completely customize your experience in the app. In total, the new MacStories Perspective Icons include 400 unique glyphs and each glyph is available in two versions: square and glyph-only. […]

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How Are You Co-Creating The “New Normal” In Your Workplace?

With only 21.6% of workers feeling positive about returning to the workplaces post COVID-19 how you can help people feel more engaged, energized and productive?

How Are You Co-Creating The “New Normal” In Your Workplace?

4 Questions To Guide You

Empaths, Listen Up: 7 Ways To Make Your Home Feel Calm Amid The Chaos

Remember: You can retreat and recover in almost any space.

Manchester United great Ryan Giggs makes Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho claim

Man Utd want to sign Jadon Sancho this summer and former winger Ryan Giggs is an admirer of the England international.

Manchester United youngster can learn from Cameron Borthwick-Jackson mistake

Man Utd have high hopes for young left-back Brandon Williams just as they did for Cameron Borthwick-Jackson

Manchester United plans are better than they have been for seven years

Man Utd have been making some important decisions at youth level as they look to plan for the long-term.

Robbie Savage and Louis Saha in agreement over Man Utd's Bruno Fernandes transfer mistake

Manchester United had been in hot pursuit of Portugal international Bruno Fernandes in the summer transfer window, but the Red Devils failed to get the deal over the line

ZTE Patents New Foldable Smartphone, And It's… Interesting

ZTE has submitted a patent for a new foldable smartphone, and it is actually quite interesting. This patent has been submitted with CNIPA (China National

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Apple offers new customised Macs in India ahead of its expansion

Buyers in India can now order MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, Mac Pro and i-Mac with specific configurations of memory, storage or powerful graphics card, as first reported by Tech Crunch

iPhone 日本出貨增 11%；三星躍居第 3，Sony 摔進「其他」

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New research reveals Cannabis and Frankincense at the Judahite Shrine of Biblical Arad

Analysis of the material on two Iron Age altars discovered at the entrance to the "holy of holies" of a shrine at Tel Arad in the Beer-sheba Valley, Israel, were found to contain Cannabis and Frankincense, ...

Cannabis And Frankincense Discovered At Ancient "Holy Of Holies" Altar

Resting atop two limestone altars located at the entrance of Israel’s “holy of holies” shrine are the black residual remains of cannabis and frankincense,

Israeli Scientists Find Traces of Cannabis and Frankincense on 2,700-Year-Old Altars

Israeli researchers have analyzed organic residues from two altars of the 8th century BC shrine at the Biblical fortress of Arad and found that one of them contained frankincense that was mixed with animal fat for evaporation; on the other altar, cannabis substance was mixed with animal dung to enable its mild heating.

Amid stand-off between India and China, satellite images pick up Chinese armour, artillery near LAC: Report

Not far from the LAC, satellite picks up Chinese armour, artillery

India-China border: Highly placed sources said a detailed analysis of satellite images has shown extensive deployment of towed artillery and mechanised elements on the Chinese side, bringing Indian deployments within striking distance.

I definitely want to make a Test comeback but it won't be easy: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Cricket News: "I definitely want to play Test cricket, but I know it won’t be easy to make a comeback, as everyone is doing very well,” the 30-year-old Bhuvneshwar

Won’t be an easy comeback but want to play Test cricket, admits Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has admitted that even though a comeback could be difficult for him, given that India are fully settled with their pace attack, he does want to play Test cricket again. The Indian pacer last appeared in a Test in the year 2018, against South Africa, in Johannesburg.

One good Ranji season will get me back in selectors’ radar, states Jayant Yadav

Jayant Yadav, who made his Test debut in 2016, is still hopeful of making a comeback to the national side and believes that a good Ranji season will catapult him back into the selectors’ radar. Yadav’s last Test appearance came against Australia in Pune in 2017, a game where he picked 2 wickets.

IIT Roorkee to research on identifying antiviral for treating Covid-19

The objective of the study is to identify antiviral molecules to combat Covid-19 and expedite the process of identification of drugs through an in-silico approach

IIT Roorkee to conduct research for identifying antiviral to tackle COVID-19

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct research on the identification of antiviral to treat COVID-19.

IOC touts record-high female representation on commissions

The International Olympic Committee says women now account for almost half of the membership of its various commissions, an all-time high in the organizati

IOC says record high female representation on commissions

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says women now account for almost half of the membership of its various commissions, an all-time high in ...

Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise

The money, included in a government relief package enacted in March, is set to expire July 31.

Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise

The $600 in federal benefits was added as a way to replace all of an average worker’s lost income.

In a technology-reliant time, researcher studies why people with disabilities are less likely to use technology

In a time when people are self-isolating due to COVID-19 restrictions, technology allows people to work from home through Zoom and to chat with friends and family through social media. This is not so ...

Doctor's Note: Does a high viral load make coronavirus worse?

According to a study from the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom, one-fifth of hospital doctors are off work sick or in quarantine due to COVID-19.

Carmageddon awaits unless work from home continues

With social distancing likely to be the norm over the next two years, the notion of sardine-packing residents into trains, buses and trams is obviously no longer viable if Australia is to contain outbreaks of COVID-19.

Facebook Update: Accounts That Keep Going Viral Will Now Be Verified; Identities and Locations are Now Required

Verification will be required by the social media platform to ensure authentic posts from authentic people.

Facebook launches 'Collab' music-making app to take on TikTok: Details here

Named Collab, the app is currently available for iOS devices and requires invite to download

Facebook will require users in the US with 'high reach' to verify their identity

Facebook will ask high-reach accounts in the U.S. to verify their identity to help users see content from real people. Unverified profiles will see reduced distribution of their viral posts.

Coronavirus: Universities plan to limit student access to campuses

Third-level institutions preparing for hybrid online and in-person approach

DCU students will be able to book flexible campus accommodation for as little as one night

Students attending Dublin City University (DCU) in the autumn are being offered a flexible approach to campus accommodation including booking for specific days, weeks or months for the academic year ahead.

Covid-19 student days: Empty lecture theatres, online learning and micro-communities

Universities are working to ensure college life is rich and not just screen-mediated

New Samsung Galaxy Watch: Four variants of the possible Galaxy Watch Active 3 start revealing their secrets through FCC filings

A new Samsung Galaxy Watch has been discovered in recent FCC files, with a total of four different model numbers being spotted. It is believed that there will be two variants with LTE connectivity, while two other Samsung Galaxy Watch models will be Wi-Fi only versions. This potential Galaxy Watch Active 3 could be announced very soon.

PlayStation 5 reveal is coming up to avoid possible leaks - Gizchina.com

PlayStation 5 reveal is coming up to avoid possible leaks. Some reports has confirmed the start of mass production of the PlayStation 5.

Samsung's next smartwatch just got certified, confirming many features

A new Samsung Galaxy Watch has been certified by the FCC, complete with a partial specs list.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3: what we want to see

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3 could land soon with more storage and a bigger battery.

Nokia Mobile toyed with the idea of Foldable Nokia smartphones but put the project on hold a few months back

HMD aka Nokia Mobile has been actively toying with many smartphone innovations and design ideas for disrupting the smartphone market. One of the examples of such ideas was the Light’s array camera technology on Nokia 9 PureView. Though with lack of support from Light the smartphone couldn’t live up to its potential.

Samsung Galaxy Note20's battery could be 4,300 mAh after all

This has been inferred by digging through a certification database.

MLB teams cut hundreds with minor league season in doubt

Major league teams have released hundreds of young players with the minor league season in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic.

D-backs cut about quarter of staff with layoffs, furloughs

The Arizona Diamondbacks have laid off or furloughed about one-quarter of the team’s employees because of lost revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Former Mets Player Appears To Have Brutally Honest Comment About Tim Tebow

A former New York Mets draft pick appeared to call out the organization and Tim Tebow in a social media post.

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition update patch notes for Nintendo Switch

Two updates have been released today for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition which has finally released worldwide on the Nintendo Switch platform. The patch notes have been uploaded by Nintend…

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition Update 1.1.1 Released and Here’s What it Does on Your Switch

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition update 1.1.1 has been rolled out as a day-one patch and we’ve got you covered with the release notes.

TikTok's rating improves amid growing criticism over 'violent content'

While the TikTok rating has improved, the app continues to face criticism for the content that appears on its platform

Mitron app crosses 5mn downloads despite ambiguity around privacy, security

Growing criticism for TikTok over violent content on the platform paves way for the Mitron app to shot into spotlight as an Indian alternative to the Chinese app

TikTok's rival Mitron app not made in India, bought for Rs 2,500 from Pakistani company: Report

It had earlier been reported that the Mitron App, which has clocked over 5 million downloads on Google Play Store, was developed by a student of IIT Roorkee and that it works exactly like its Chinese rival TikTok.

India’s key growth engine grinds to halt in sign of slump

India Business News: From call centers to hotels to airlines, India’s key services industries have come to a standstill during the coronavirus outbreak, dragging the econo

India’s key growth engine grinds to halt in sign of slump

Businesses providing services of everything from technology to travel and trade were the first to be hit by lock down. Unlike manufacturing-heavy economies like China and South Korea, in India, the services sector accounts for 55% of gross domestic product -- and the slump in output has had ripple effects on jobs and economic growth.

Apple allegedly abusing competition over tracking accessories, says Tile

Accessory maker Tile has written a letter to the EU claiming Apple is unfairly favoring its own products.

Apple & Tile In New Fight Abuse Of Power & Nobbling Claims

Apple who are constantly being sued or accused of stealing technology is now been accused of abusing its power to unfairly favour one of its own products over that of a smaller rival a claim that will sound familiar to several companies who have been to compete up against the US tech giant.

Google Just Gave Millions Of Users A Reason To Quit Chrome

Google engineers have revealed the Chrome browser has core weaknesses that will be difficult to fix...

Microsoft Issues Windows 10 Update Warning

Microsoft has released a massive Windows 10 update, but confirmed it contains a lot of problems...

Qualcomm launches FastConnect chips with support for Wi-Fi 6E

Qualcomm has launched a new portfolio of flagship mobile systems featuring support for Wi-Fi 6E, the soon to be operational 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi. The first products to be launched are two chips, the Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 and the Qualcomm FastConnect 67000.

Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 and 6700 announced with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2

Qualcomm has announced a flagship portfolio of mobile connectivity systems — Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 and 6700. The new offerings come with support for the latest wireless communications standards and the company says that they are built from scratch. Both, the Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 and Qualcomm FastConnect 6700  supports Wi-Fi 6 which is the fastest available …

SC orders free travel for stranded workers

SC orders free travel for stranded workers Orders states to provide food, water New Delhi:  The Supreme Court Thursday directed that no fare for travel either by train or bus be charged from the migrant workers stranded across the country and they be provided food and water. The apex court, which passed interim directions, said […]

FPJ Edit: Mitigating the hardships of migrants

Zen 3-based Ryzen 4000 desktop chips reportedly built on TSMC's 5nm process

The claim is from DigiTimes (via Tom’s Hardware), which does have a slightly hit-and-miss record when it comes to these things. It states that TSMC is expected to start volume production of an enhanced version of its 5nm finFET process…

AMD to launch 5nm Ryzen processors in 2020 – Report

A new report from Chinese publication DigiTimes claims AMD will use 5nm manufacturing for its Ryzen 4000 series desktop processors. 

Nxesi: Employers must provide PPE, sanitisers for returning domestic workers

On Monday, service staff will join over 8 million South African employees who will be returning to work for the first time since the lockdown was enforced in March.

Government is drafting new rules for workers under level 3 lockdown

Minister of Employment and labour Thulas Nxesi says that government is working on a new labour directive for South Africa’s level 3 lockdown.

Advantech obtains rush orders for medical equipment

Advantech has recently received strong rush orders for computing devices used in medical equipment from China and the US in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, according to company chairman KC Liu.

Simplo revenues to peak in 2Q20

Notebook battery specialist Simplo Technology expects its second-quarter 2020 revenues to hit the peak for the year, judging from its order visibility, according to company chairman Raymond Sung.

Leaked Pixel 4a XL Renders Show the Model Would Have Shipped With Dual Rear Cameras if It Went Into Production

The Pixel 4a XL design has been leaked courtesy of the latest renders, and it shows that the device would ship with two rear cameras

Meizu dual-screen smartphone leak shows rounded secondary screen and Samsung chipset

Meizu, which recently launched its flagship Meizu 17th smartphone in its home country China. The company has worked on some interesting smartphone designs and now a smartphone with dual display setup has been leaked online. The leaked image shows that the phone has a secondary screen on the back panel. It also shows that the …

How to force your computer to download the Windows 10 May 2020 Update

Microsoft just managed to release the Windows 10 May 2020 Update in May, and many people are eager to get their hands on it -- but not everyone is being offered it straight away.

How The Titanic Led To Maserati’s First Indy 500 Win 81 Years Ago

And no, we’re not click-baiting you.

TikTok's ratings went upto 4.4 stars on Play Store after Google removed 8 million negative reviews

From a disappointing 1.2, the ratings of TikTok have moved up to 4.4 after Google removed over 8 million negative reviews from the Play Store.

TikTok rises to 4.4 stars after Google removes millions of negative reviews

Short video platform TikTok ascended to 4.4 stars from 1.2 stars surfaced last week. Google played a major role in improving the ratings by obliterating millions of one-star ratings and vile comments.

Man United midfield star drops big hint over his immediate future

Man United midfield star drops big hint over his immediate future

Jesse Lingard drops hint over Man Utd future with candid admission

Lingard has been heavily linked with a transfer elsewhere after struggling to retain his place in the United side, while also joining forces with super agent Mino Raiola

New Zealand down to one active coronavirus case

New Zealand health authorities have reported no new virus cases for a week.

Seven straight days without a Covid case

New Zealand has completed a full seven-day period with no new Covid-19 cases and only one active case remains. The Ministry of Health provided a...

One of the world's oldest bottle of Cognac sells for over €130,000

The bottle, known as "Grand Frere", was produced in 1762 by Maison Gautier in France.

Cognac bottle, labelled one of world's oldest, sells for £118,000

The 258-year-old spirit is one of only three such bottles in existence today, an auction house says.

Examining the envelope protein of SARS-CoV-2

A new study by researchers at the University of Valencia and published on the preprint online server bioRxiv in May 2020 reports the topology of the envelope protein of the virus, which could contribute to a better understanding of how the virus interacts with other cell components and hopefully help to fight the disease better.

Ferritin heavy chain protein shows promise as a potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine or antiviral

A new study published on the online preprint server bioRxiv in May 2020 reports the construction and testing of a new ferritin-based antigen-bearing protein that has biological activity towards the ACE2 receptor. This could indicate its potential for development as a vaccine or antiviral.

These are all the features killed by Microsoft in Windows 10 May 2020 Update

Cortana’s consumer skills, or some of them, have got the chop, among other features.

Big problems with the latest Windows 10 update

The May 2020 update for Microsoft Windows, which was released yesterday, already has 10 known issues.

GWM India’s president and MD are James Yang and Parker Shi

Both James Yang and Parker Shi have ample experience in the auto industry which should help GWM establish its presence in India. Click to read more.

GWM announces senior leadership for its Indian subsidiary

Auto manufacturer GWM has announced the appointment of James Yang as president for its Indian subsidiary. The company has also appointed Parker Shi as managing director for the Indian subsidiary. Continue Reading →

The launch page of Nokia 43-inch Smart TV with 4K UHD LED display is up at Flipkart. Launch date and major spec confirmed

We recently reported about the possibility of Flipkart launching the 43-inch Nokia Smart TV on June 4. Now, Flipkart has not only confirmed the launch date but has also confirmed about all major features of the Smart TV on the launch page.

Nokia 43-inch Smart TV Might Go Official on June 4 in India via Flipkart - Gizchina.com

Last year, Nokia forayed into the smart television space with its 55-inch Ultra HD 4K offering. HMD Global’s subsidiary is now planning to expand the ...

Samsung Galaxy A31 Now Available In Malaysia; Priced At RM1099

Back in March, Samsung announced the Galaxy A31, but did not mention when it will arrive on our shores. But local retailer DirectD has begun selling the

Pixel 4a XL back cover shows the dual camera that could have been

The smaller Pixel 4a will launch with a single camera, the XL could have offered Pixel 4-class hardware but Google axed the project.

Forbes Revokes Kylie Jenner’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaire Title—Says She Lied

The magazine cited alleged proof that Jenner faked it to make it.

Kylie Jenner, Responding To Forbes Report, Says She Never ‘Tried To Lie’

The 22-year-old cosmetics mogul is still worth $900 million.

Samsung Is Ready To Begin Mass Production Of 5nm Exynos Chipsets: Report

Samsung could begin the mass production of 5nm Exynos chipsets as early as August this year. The new SoC might debut on the Galaxy Note 20.

Prog The Forest charity festival forced to go online

Charity all day prog festival reschedules live event for July 2021 but will take place online this year

YouTube Subscribers Can Get A Free Nest Mini Right Now

Google is giving away a free Nest Mini smart speaker to all YouTube Premium and Google Play subscribers for the next month....

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus: Affordable tablet with Smart Charging Station is now purchasable for US$169.99

The Lenovo Tab M10 Plus is now purchasable. Starting at US$169.99, the M10 Plus can be equipped with up to 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. All SKUs come with a Smart Charging Station and support Google's Ambient Mode.

The best laptops of 2020 in Australia: our picks of the top laptops on sale now

After thoroughly reviewing and comparing this year's laptops, we've picked the best ones currently available in Australia.

The 25 Best Music Movies on HBO Max, Ranked

Before you queue, you must review. Here’s how the best music movies available on HBO Max stack up. 

Give us today our daily bread

People in Delhi come together to provide meals to hungry migrant workers and others

Migrant workers sent back to Odisha from Hyderabad

The Rachakonda Police came to the aid of about 85 migrant workers and helped them safely return to their native places in Odisha.

Science News Briefs from All Over

Here are some brief reports about science and technology from around the planet, including one about an incredibly well-preserved horned lark ( Eremophila alpestris ), like the one pictured, that lived 46,000 years ago.

A Guide: Top 3 Combat Sports

There are many different combat sports out there, some more dangerous and thrilling than others. Each sport has its own rules making them all unique from one another. They each focus on different s…

PS5 backwards compatibility may require updates to support more PS4 games

According to a now-deleted PlayStation post, the PS5's backwards compatibility library may be extended through system updates.

How Xbox 360 games will run on the Xbox Series X

Microsoft has revealed more details around the backwards compatibility support of its Xbox Series X console.

Realme's new smartwatch and fitness tracker might have Fitbit's devices beat

Realme's new range of products just launched, including a new smartphone, fitness tracker and smartwatch.

Are Dodgy High Risk Chipsets Set To Be Used In Oppo & Realme Smartphones?

Oppo who is seen as a Chinese mobile phone maker whose devices some claim, could be a security risk similar to Huawei smartphones, is now moving to try and make their own chipsets as they face the real possibility of being denied access to premium US technology.

China reports African swine fever outbreak in Gansu province

BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Friday it had found a new outbreak of African swine fever near the city of Lanzhou in northwestern Gansu province.More than 90 pigs had already died on the farm of 9,900 pigs, it said.The ministry has recently stepped up efforts to track cases of the disease, which is deadly to pigs and for which there is no cure or vaccine. (Reporting by Dominique Patton; Editing by Hugh Lawson)© Copyright Thomson Reuters 2020. Click For Restrictions - http://about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp

Ministry says no swine fever virus found in samples from inter-Korean border

Samples taken from areas near the inter-Korean border have tested negative for African swine fever, the ministry said Friday, raising the possibility of the resumption of a tour program to the truce village of Panmunjom next month as scheduled. Tours to the southern side of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) have been suspended since October as part of efforts to prevent the spread of African swine fever sin...

Cosmic Girls' Yeoreum hypnotizes in 'Neverland' moving teaser

Cosmic Girls' Yeoreum is next up in moving teasers for 'Neverland'.In the moving teaser below, Yeoreum is ready to hypnotize you. As previou…

Weki Meki drop first teaser image for their comeback mini album, 'Hide and Seek'

Weki Meki have officially announced their comeback with a new mini album, 'Hide and Seek'!In the girl group's first comeback teaser image for thei…

AP sources: No consensus yet on NBA return-to-play plan

The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three p

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:

Holte End speakers - Fans share how Aston Villa should approach season return

This is what the Villa fans make of the plans to get back underway next month

Microsoft and Google collaborate on bringing Windows Spellcheck to Chromium-based browsers

Microsoft, in collaborationg with Google, brings the Windows Spellcheck feature to Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.

Wellness company to create 100 jobs with Cork City plant

Doterra’s European manufacturing HQ will be located in the northern suburbs of the city

Worried About Locust Attack In Delhi? Officials Say 'Little Chance'

Since Thursday, social media messages have been warning “those in Delhi-NCR” to shut their doors and windows tightly.

Mullen's closed due to minor fire in Roden Place shop - Talk of the Town

Mullen’s Take Away on Roden Place will be closed for the next few days after a minor fire in the shop last night. According to the chip shop’s Facebook page there was a “minor fire” in the laundry room. Fortunately no one was hurt. Mullen’s shop in Blackrock will continue to operate as normal during...Read More→

Saving Main Street: How A Business School Is Helping Toronto SMB Retailers

Chris Carder of the Schulich School of Business discusses a program in Toronto that might provide a post-pandemic model for Main Street retailers in other cities.

Missing Casinos? Check Out These Games

How technology has changed our casino experience When it comes to playing your favorite casino games, such as blackjack, roulette and the range of slots

Letters May 29: Play nice; think of others; WorkSafe investing

Amid the pandemic, please play nice The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people being grumpy, rude and downright nasty. Drivers run red lights and stop signs, people in stores get all upset if . . .

Using Sensors And IoT To Thwart Home Invasions (Of Privacy)

Privacy is precious and so is security, in the age of work from home. Sensors and the IoT can work together to improve security monitoring – without cameras.

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.

Fluids flow faster in liquid-walled channels

Replacing solid tube walls with magnetically confined ferrofluids reduces friction dramatically, providing a new way to pump blood without damaging it

Woman sets herself ablaze after husband refuses to buy smartphone

She was later admitted to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries on Thursday.

How can light supercharge the future of data?

The future of expanding our wireless capabilities lies in leveraging the light spectrum.

Virgin Media high street stores won't reopen after lockdown

Virgin Media shifts from high street to online.

Nokia C5 Endi, Nokia C2 Tava & Nokia C2 Tennen launched on Cricket Wireless. All details inside

HMD has launched three new Nokia smartphones exclusive to Cricket wireless in the USA. The smartphones are mid-ranger Nokia C5 Endi and low-end smartphones Nokia C2 Tava, and Nokia C2 Tennen.

Now a puzzling boom heard in Tamil Nadu

Days after Bengaluru heard a. mysterious boom which later turned out to be sonic reverberations of an IAF aircraft, people here on Thursday encountered a similar experience.

LG Velvet to arrive in Europe soon, expected to launch in June 2020

The LG Velvet is arriving in Europe soon. It was spotted recently on LG’s official Italian website and is expected to launch in June 2020. The device is the latest launch from the South Korean company and is likely to be another attempt at revitalizing its falling smartphone business. LG Velvet is a mid range …

My life in sex: the woman in recovery from sexual abuse

All my attempts at intimacy have been fraught with shame and secrecy

Experience: I raised an ocelot in the jungle

We would go out for hours at night hunting. I was so proud when he killed his first rodent by himself

Covid-19 has moved fiscal policy

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the direction of government’s fiscal policy from fiscal consolidation to mitigation of the spread and impacts of the virus in the country. Additional expenditure has been considered to provide for the fight against Covid-19, increasing the already high government spending, while revenue is expected to fall to the lowest level. 

Ghar Wapasi for Shivpal Yadav? Speaker allows Samajwadi Party to withdraw plea seeking his disqualification

Shivpal Yadav, the estranged uncle of Akhilesh Yadav, was elected from the Jaswantnagar assembly constituency in the 2017 State elections.

Morning roundup:

COLLEGES Former McGuinness star Richardson will not play for TCU Dominic Richardson will not attend TCU in the fall. The former McGuinness star running back has been granted a release from his national letter of intent and can sign with any school, TCU coach Gary Patterson confirmed to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Wednesday. Richardson is the No. 31-ranked running back nationally in the 2020 class, according to Rivals.com. He signed with TCU in December after helping McGuinness reach the Class 5A state finals. Since then, the Horned Frogs have landed two elite prospects who play the same position — Kendre Miller of Mount Enterprise, Texas, and five-star prospect Zach Evans of Houston. GEORGIA:

No need to feel threatened by e-commerce firms: Goyal tells traders

Lockdown 5.0: Union Commerce Minister also stated the Aatmanirbhar Bharat package that provided credit guarantee worth Rs 3 lakh crore for MSMEs also included traders

The VP Choice Everyone Is Missing

Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice has a powerful backer and an array of experiences that complement Biden’s.

Plus500 Share Price Continues to Fall, Repurchases 22.5K Own Shares

Plus500 continues its share buyback program, with the company announcing via a regulatory filing that it has purchased 22,500 of its own ordinary shares.

Bocaue's Mayor Joni passes away

Mayor Joni is the daughter of House Deputy Speaker Bro. Eddie Villanueva who is also the founder of JIL and a younger sister of Senator Joel Villanueva. Her husband is former Citizens Battle Against Corruption (Cibac) Rep. Sherwin Tugna.

TI remains top analog IC supplier

With analog sales of US$10.2 billion and a 19% market share, Texas Instruments held a firm grip on its position as the leading supplier of analog devices in 2019, according to IC Insights.

Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Struck Earth at ‘Deadliest Possible Angle,’ New Research Suggests

When the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit Earth, it struck at an angle that maximised its destructive potential, according to new computer simulations of the catastrophic event.

USDA’s SNAP Benefits Can Used In 25 States, DC To Buy Groceries From Amazon

SNAP benefits will now work for buying groceries on Amazon and other associated partners in up to 25 states.

‘Strive for more’ – Man United target told to be more ambitious by current team-mate

'Strive for more' - Man United target told to be more ambitious by current team-mate

Manufacturers' New Orders Posted Widespread Declines In April

New orders for durable goods plunged 17.2 percent in April following a 16.6 percent tumble in March. New orders for nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft,