Speed limit on Wolverhampton Ring Road dropping to 30mph

The speed limit on Wolverhampton's ring road is to be temporarily reduced in a bid to promote cycling and walking.

Emergency services rush to Pier Head for concern for safety call

Officers were called at about 3pm on Thursday afternoon

Where is the government’s long-promised arts and culture endowment?

The government has allocated Rp 1 trillion (US$68.4 million) from the 2020 state budget for an arts and culture endowment, significantly lower than what President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo promised a few years ago.

90s celebrity power couples who were serious style goals back in the day

One word: iconic.

Virtual shopping in Covid times

Women’s fashion designer, Payal Khandwala launches a one-of-a-kind virtual shopping experience for customers who can select and try clothing, which will then be delivered to their home

5G mast rejected as council says plans would harm regeneration

The mast was described as "unsightly"' and "detrimental" to the look of the area

Italy Roman Mosaics Uncovered

The mosaic in bright shades of red, pink, orange, purple and yellow appeared to be ‘’in a good state of conservation,’’ from what archaeologists observed after gingerly digging a trench between vineyards in the hills of Valpolicella, Gianni de Zuccato, the official in charge of archaeology in Verona

Sound the trumpet! Debt jubilees have arrived

Some of the pandemic relief policies around the world are a grand gesture towards forgiveness

Clumsy rhino at Edinburgh Zoo crashes into fence after getting head stuck in bucket

Qabid, Edinburgh zoo's Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, was filmed by his keepers as he waited for his dinner to arrive

SZA Reacts To Lana Del Rey’s Comments: ‘That S**t Really Hurt Me’

SZA is less than thrilled with Lana Del Rey's recent comments. Last week, Del Rey posted online to denounce the idea that she glorifies abuse in her music. In an effort to make her point, she called out primary black female artists including Beyonce and Cardi B. She has since tried to clear up her…

For Alanis Morrisette, anger is an energy

Alanis Morissette, celebrating 25 years since Jagged Litle Pill, talks to Ken Lexington on self-medication, love addiction, anxiety, depression and anger as an important lifeforce

Women’s hostel guard beaten to death in Palakkad

Murderer sneaked into hostel compound on Thursday night

Irish artist's signed portrait of Matt Damon to be raffled for charity

Shane Gillen's signed Matt Damon portrait has already raised more than €9,000 ($10,000) for Pieta House.

Mayor Andy Street does not think Dominic Cummings acted within 'spirit of the law'

The Mayor of the West Midlands has said he does not think Dominic Cummings acted in the "spirit of the law" after driving to Durham during the coronavirus lockdown.

Hear an Exclusive From the ‘Shirley’ Soundtrack, One of the Year’s Best Film Scores

Hear an exclusive track from the soundtrack for Shirley, composed by Tamar-kali.

How Did This Get Made: A Conversation With Al Ruddy, Producer of ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Megaforce,’ and ‘Ladybugs’

In our How Did This Get Made Al Ruddy interview, the producer shares stories of making The Godfather, Megaforce, and Ladybugs.

Sarah Ferguson's heartbreaking message to Princess Beatrice on sad day

Sarah Ferguson took to her Instagram page to share a sweet message and a throwback photo of her daughter Princess Beatrice, who should have been celebrating her royal wedding to millionaire Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi today

Falcons’ Kaleb McGary Says Protestors Are “No Better” Than Cops That Murdered George Floyd (DELETED TWEET)

(Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Kaleb McGary probably wishes he never hit send on this next tweet. The Atlanta Falcons…

Swab test on all inter-State passengers at Madurai airport

Till Thursday, the test was done only on Madurai-bound passengers

Five fun things to do outdoors in Scotland during lockdown phase one

Scots are now free to travel to meet friends and family but have been advised to stay local.

World Class Arts Venue Giving Free Venue To Support NZ Arts At This Time

The Piano has been inundated with enquiries after offering free use of their venues to support performers.

Warnings Of 'Catastrophic Consequences' As Locust Swarms Hit India & Pakistan Amid COVID-19 Crisis

by Andrea Germanos, staff writer

ACLU Sues Tech Firm To Halt 'Unlawful, Privacy-Destroying' Facial Recognition Activities

by Jessica Corbett, staff writer

Pataal Lok Finds Itself In Yet Another Controversy, Slapped With Legal Notice Over Negative Portrayal Of Sikhs

Amazon Web Series Pataal Lok has found itself in yet another controversy after Akali Dal leader Majinder S Sirsa has sent a legal notice to its creators for hurting the sentiments of Sikhs by showing them as rapists.

Ban china and shift industry to India says American congressman, Ted Yoho

Ban china and shift industry to India says American congressman, Ted Yoho: - Summary of the Gallery

Macy’s Nata Dvir on Driving a Digital Future

Macy's Nata Dvir on what's driving beauty digitally and why department stores still matter.

Man arrested after police seize '£300,000 worth' of cannabis plants

Police officers forced entry into an address in Stapleton Road

Opposition parties hail HC verdict in SEC case

Conduct local body elections afresh, demands CPI

Spain lifeguards banned from giving kiss of life because of coronavirus risk

The Spanish life-savers hired to keep foreign tourists and other beachgoers safe on their summer holidays will instead be told to stick to chest compressions and a cardiac balloon pump

‘Judiciary helping save democracy in State’

TDP, BJP leaders hail HC order on SEC

Theresa May says Dominic Cummings 'did not follow the spirit' of lockdown rules

EXCLUSIVE The former PM became the latest senior Conservative to criticise the behaviour of the No10 aide as the Tories divide on Mr Cummings deepened

News in Pictures – May 29 2020

Our picture editors bring you the best images of the day

Assam: 3.81 lakh affected as floods destroy crops and houses, sweep away animals

"When the state is bearing the brunt of flood as well as Covid-19 pandemic, everybody should work as a team and help the people to get rid of this situation," Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday.

European Tour’s restructured 2020 schedule may be “a glimpse into the future”, says chief executive Keith Pelley

The restructured European Tour schedule for 2020 might be less of a temporary arrangement to rescue events from the coronavirus but “a little bit of a glimpse into the future”, says Chief Executive Keith Pelley.

Nearly £5m will be spent relaunching scheme helping get region's rough sleepers off the streets and into safe accommodation during pandemic

Leaders agreed to spend nearly £5 million to relaunch A Bed Every Night

IPOB accuses British govt of masterminding discriminatory activities against Biafrans

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Friday accused the British government of masterminding all the discriminatory activities Biafrans.

Monkeys 'ran away with coronavirus test samples after attacking lab technician'

Locals filmed what they say is one of the monkeys sat in a tree chewing one of the sample collection kits

32 Western Cape schools affected by existing or returning staff cases

The department repeated the need to practice screening procedures every day, and to quickly adapt to the 'new normal'.

Folk for the win

Gulabo Sitabo’s ten-track soundtrack is an earthy ear worm through and through

A Photographer Invited Women Who Got Married Decades Ago to Put on Their Old Wedding Dresses

Leticia Valverdes found a way to take women down memory lane. To do so, she takes photos of them in their wedding dresses. And these photos are so full of precious memories —from laughs to tears. Despite everything that may have changed since their special day, the dresses remain unchanged. And it looks like this experience even made the wrinkles disappear from their smiling faces.

A new bill pushes Congress to do more to combat coronavirus racial disparities

It would allocate $1.5 billion to organizations focused on this work, but it faces an uphill battle for passage.

HBO Max witnesses 90,000 mobile downloads on first day, trailing rivals

That number is far less than the tally for Walt Disney Co.’s Disney , which attracted 4 million mobile users on its launch day back in November.

Mrs. America’s many brands of feminism, discussed and dissected

FX on Hulu’s Mrs. America is some of the best TV of the year. But how does it want us to feel about Phyllis Schlafly?

More rec courts reopen

The City of West Kelowna is making more outdoor recreational facilities available for use.

Flood watch expanded

The B.C. River Forecast Centre has expanded its flood watch to include the Okanagan region, ahead of expected thunderstorms and warm temperatures this weekend.

Another Sanitizer Saturday

Forbidden Spirits Distillery is gearing up for another Sanitizer Saturday event this weekend in support of the John Howard Society and the Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society.

Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen donors' conference with UN next week

Saudi Arabia has confirmed it will host a virtual donors' conference next week for Yemen together with the United Nations, which has said the conflict-riven nation risks being overwhelmed by the coronavirus.

[Update: Gallery] Leaked Pixel 4 XL prototype reveals matte gray model

With the exception of the Pixel 2 XL, all Made by Google phones have been available in three colors. A gray Pixel 4 XL today...

Council to meet in person

Armstrong council will soon be meeting in person again after several weeks of online gatherings.

China to restrict expansion of solar equipment producers

China intends to impose restrictions on expansion of solar equipment production to tackle overcapacity in the industry in the face of falling ...

Is flying safe right now? Experts break down the risks associated with boarding a flight during COVID-19.

We asked an infectious disease doctor, an ER doctor, a medical advisor for an aviation trade association, a pilot, and industry experts: is flying safe right now?

VVS Laxman shares 'fond' memory of meeting Nelson Mandela

Off the field News: Batting great VVS Laxman on Friday shared a memorable photo on social media where he is seen meeting former South Africa President and anti-apartheid

Mani Ratnam to start work on a romantic drama

Mani Ratnam is one of the finest filmmakers in Indian cinema. The impressive list of Tamil and Hindi films by the filmmaker has not only entertained fans but has also inspired other directors. The director’s upcoming film, Ponniyin Selvan, has created a lot of buzz. The team of Ponniyin Selvan completed two schedules of the film. The third schedule was about to begin in Puducherry. But the coronavirus pandemic brought things to stand still.

Private buses in Mangaluru to introduce Chalo Card

It gives passengers an option to pay travel fares through smart card

11 Fascinating Facts About Tamagotchi

If you grew up in the '90s, you probably remember the Tamagotchi, the egg-shaped keychain toy that beeped, ate, and pooped.

China home-built aircraft carrier conducting sea trials

BEIJING — China’s Defence Ministry said the navy’s only entirely home-built aircraft is carrying out sea trials to test weapons and equipment and enhance training of the crew. Ministry spokesperson Ren Guoqiang said Friday the exercises were being conducted as planned, apparently unaffected by the country’s coronavirus outbreak. The Shandong’s commissioning last year by Chinese …

U.S.-Funded Health Website 'Spreading Misinformation' About Coronavirus

The U.S. government is funding a health website in Armenia that has published misinformation about COVID-19, according to the British investigative online publication openDemocracy.

‘Handover used masks separately to conservancy workers’

Residents urged to use eco-friendly cloth masks instead of disposable ones

Efforts to change bylaws of labour institute draw criticism

Plans are afoot to amend qualification criteria for the post of director

After much trauma, 21 migrant workers head home

Recount tale of abuse that pushed them to leave a nursery in Shoolagiri

'I needed to do something': Hero soldier talks about stopping an active shooter by ramming him with his truck

Master Sgt. David Royer stopped an active shooter by slamming his truck into him and then went home to mow the lawn and spend time with his family.

How will consumption shape up post Covid?

With consumers confined indoors and worried about the future, health and ‘homebody’ products may be chosen over indulgences

Crisis looms in NASS as over 4,000 staff demand implementation of revised condition of service

The industrial strike is afoot in the national assembly as over 4000 parliamentary staff including states’ houses of assembly have demanded..

Virus-hit self-employed to receive second payment

Applications for a "second and final" grant of up to £6,570 will open in August, the chancellor says.

The 40 Best HBO Series, Ranked

It's not TV, it's HBO -- here's our newly expanded list of the 40 best series to seek out or revisit over and over again.

Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg launch COVID hero award

Caroline Kennedy and her son Jack Schlossberg have launched a 'Profiles in Courage Award' to honor the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Delhi govt for opening neighbourhood religious places, shops in malls on odd-even basis post May 31

However, the Delhi government is not in favour of allowing cinema halls, schools and colleges to open after May 31, when the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown would end.

Irishman’s love letter to New York during COVID

An Irish musician living in New York has produced a touching visual love letter to the silent city in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prominent Dublin violinist Gregory Harrington set the video to "The Nearness of You" and the powerful imagery shows the City That Never Sleeps in the middle of a giant slumber. 

How to watch Downton Abbey online: stream every episode from anywhere

Enjoy all six seasons of this celebrated British drama. Watch Downton Abbey online and find comfort in the upstairs-downstairs drama of the aristocratic Crawley family.

The new Raspberry Pi has double the RAM of previous models

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has launched an 8GB version of the Raspberry Pi 4 along with a beta of its 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS.

Department of Agriculture issue Status Red forest fire warning

The Department of Agriculture has issued a Status Red forest fire warning that will remain in place across the June Bank Holiday weekend

Former ‘RHONY’ Star Kelly Bensimon, 52, Looks Incredible While Hitting The Beach In A Bikini 

Kelly Bensimon's new bikini photos prove she just gets better! She was pictured jogging on the beach in a striped two-piece.

Emblem3’s WESLEY Shares Inspiration Behind New Song ‘Wishes’: ‘Family Is Everything’

WESLEY, aka Wesley Stromberg of Emblem3, has a new song and he reveals how his family life inspired 'Wishes'

Knowledge-based economy the way forward: CM

‘₹1,500-cr. K-Fon project to accelerate it’

Taylor Swift Destroys Trump Over His ‘Moral Superiority’ & Vows To Get Him Voted Out In November

Taylor Swift destroyed Donald Trump on Twitter after he called for protestors in Minneapolis to be shot.

History, music and traditions - touring Ireland with the Begley’s

A father and son trip this TG4 brings viewers on a ride filled with fascinating viewing, riveting music, beautiful scenery in Ireland. If you are immune to the charms of Normal People, the smash hit series on Hulu about young love set in Sligo and Dublin...

Denzel Washington Labelled A ‘Hero’ After VIDEO Of Him Intervening Between Homeless Man And Police Goes Viral Amid George Floyd Protests

In the wake of George Floyd protests, a video of Denzel Washington intervening between a homeless man and police has gone viral. Twitterati labeled him a hero, check it out!

Delhi Earthquake: Sonam Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, Himansh Kohli Feel The Tremors In Delhi As Earthquake Hits Near Rohtak, Haryana

Sonam Kapoor, Himansh Kohli, Anubhav Sinha, Meera Chopra, Vivek Oberoi and other celebrities took to Twitter as earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR a little while ago. The earthquake of magnitude 4.6 had an epicenter in Rohtak, Haryana

TikTok Takes More Lives: 5 Boys Drown to Death in Ganga While Making Video

Police pulled out the boys from the river with the help of divers and took them to a trauma centre, where all five were declared dead.

St. Paul police once used Disney's Zootopia as part of annual anti-bias training

Disney's story of a rabbit and a fox recognizing and overcoming police bias was apparently used to educate human police officers. More specifically, St. Paul, Minnesota's police force — which has been pulled into the protests in neighboring Minneapolis — watched Zootopia a few years ago as part of its annual anti-bias training. The animated movie specifically covers discrimination against a young police officer and suspects based on their species, but many officers "never saw the parallels with real life" until they watched it in training, Sgt. Amanda Heu told local station Fox 9 back in 2017. Zootopia tells the story of the first rabbit to join the animal-run city of Zootopia's police department. She's placed on parking duty and doubted because of her species, but also discriminates against a fox con artist because of his, with nods to human race relations — the fox plays with a sheep's "hair," for instance — along the way. "When you see the story, it has bias and prejudice woven throughout," Hua said at the…

Dublin pub delights customers with 'pints on wheels' delivery service

Grainger's Pebble Beach in Clontarf, Dublin found a novel way to simultaneously serve its customers and boost exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic by operating a 'pints on wheels' delivery service. 

Revealed: the worrying links between Huawei, our universities and China

With its cast iron replica of Budapest’s Liberty Bridge and its pale-stoned version of Versailles, visitors to Huawei’s research centre in Dongguan could be forgiven for thinking they were in Europe. It is a benign – if eccentric – tribute. But other attempts to forge close ties to the Western culture

Extended fishing period failsto cheer fishermen in Malpe

Though the State government has extended the fishing season till June 14, the Malpe Fishermen Association has decided to end all fishing in the sea by the end of this month. The annual ban on fishing

Forest dept. told to permit sand removal from Pampa

KCCPL directed to resume work from today

‘Killing Eve’: Every Chic, Trendy, & Dead Sexy Outfit Worn By Villanelle From S1 to Now: Pics

Villanelle's style game puts her in a killer league of her own. From vintage McQueen, to transformative disguises, see every unforgettable look.

Restrictions on entry to be introduced in Kyiv subway from June 1

An increase in passenger traffic is expected in the subway from Monday.

Cool Ranch Doritos return after consumers lament their 'mysterious' disappearance

Cool Ranch Doritos are re-emerging on store shelves after they 'mysteriously' became scarcer during the pandemic.

Farming Community Network mark 25 years of supporting region's agriculture

Farmers across Devon have marked the 25th anniversary of the Farming Community Network (FCN), by walking 25 miles

Hidden Video and Whistleblower Reveal Gruesome Mass-Extermination Method for Iowa Pigs Amid Pandemic

Pigs are being slowly suffocated and roasted to death by an agricultural industry that relies on secrecy.

Battling Bats

Zubin D’souza I think that the world has had it with bats. There are horror stories that have been flooding the cyberspace and the print media. The curr

Sony: PS5 games should show what next-gen is capable of

‘We do believe in generations’

Traders shift goods out of Koyambedu

Fear of theft in the deserted premises worries many shopkeepers

Opinion: A message to you, Karen: Stop your messing around

The latest sighting of a greater-privileged Karen occurred this week in New York’s Central Park

2 MW solar plant commissioned at INS Kalinga

It has an estimated life of 25 years

Anchoring ties with Canberra the virtual way

The India-Australia summit next week is not directed only by the turbulent geopolitics of the region

Outriders gameplay video reveals dynamic difficulty through World Tiers

Outriders' World Tiers will allow players to earn their way up through a dynamic difficulty system with increasing rewards to go with it.

De Kock, Ngidi dominate nominations for CSA Awards

Quinton de Kock and Lungi Ngidi have dominated the nominations for the 2019/20 Cricket South Africa Awards men's categories.

Continue Avoiding Carnival Cruise Stock for Now

Carnival is performing much better than a few months ago. But that doesn't mean CCL stock is a buy. Let's look elsewhere instead.

No fines issued over two large family gatherings tied to COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatoon

Province’s chief medical health officer says officials decided education and compliance were the right course of action

Snowpiercer: Timely and largely thrilling

Snowpiercer, now streaming on Netflix, is a series adaptation of the 2013 film of the same name, directed by Parasite maker Bong Joon-ho

Alan Carr says Sir Bruce Forsyth once boosted his confidence as he now follows in his footsteps

Alan Carr launches his Epic Gameshow this weekend and he has now discussed how legendary entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth had a huge impact on his career

FIR registered against Abu Azmi for misbehaving with police personnel

Around 35 followers of Samajwadi Party leader also booked

Ponmagal Vandhal movie review: Jyotika-starrer is let down by muddled writing

Ponmagal Vandhal movie review: Jyotika carries the film with her performance, but you wish she varied the mix of pain-sorrow-determination: after a point it becomes one-note.

Celebrities on TikTok: Sargun Mehta’s dance videos will get you moving

While Sargun Mehta's entertaining videos also featuring husband Ravi Dubey are a treat to watch, her recent dance videos have got her fans quite excited.

Jane Moss, Lincoln Center’s Artistic Director, Is Stepping Down

Jane Moss, Lincoln Center’s Artistic Director, Is Stepping Down: After 27 years, she says, the shutdown got her thinking about moving on.

All I Want to Listen to Is Lady Gaga Overpronouncing ‘That’s Gossip’ in ‘Babylon’

Lady Gaga saying “That’s Gossip” in Babylon the final track on Chromatica, an appreciation of her bonkers lyrics.

Listen to This BBC Podcast Expanding on a Kotaku UK Story about Hellblade and Psychosis

A thoughtful examination of how the game can affect players.

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The 8 Accusations Against Russell Simmons Detailed in On the Record

Here are the Russell Simmons accusations that are covered in On the Record. (As the film notes, Simmons admitted to some improprieties but denies all of these accusations.)

WWE: Seth Rollins Breaks Silence On Roman Reigns’ Extended Absence From The Ring

The 'Big Dog' Roman Reigns has been missing from the action for almost three months in order to protect himself and his children from the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, his Shield brother Seth Roll

When Liam Hemsworth Learnt Of Wife Miley Cyrus Cheating On Him With Kaitlynn Carter Through Social Media!

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth first met during the filming of the movie ‘The Last Song’ and instantly got attracted to each other. The two got engaged in 2012 and married in 2018. Sadly their m

Robert Downey Jr AKA Iron Man’s Net WORTH Will Make You Chase Your Dreams*3000

Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man is one of the most popular Marvel superheroes. It's because of his character the Marvel Cinematic Universe started in 2008. Even RDJ is immensely admired on social media.

Jackson Lee on MN Violence: We Don't Need to Hear 'If You See Looting, Then You Start Shooting' -- But Local Officials 'Acted Too Slowly'

Friday, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) weighed in on the violence that erupted Thursday in Minneapolis over the death of forgery suspect George Lloyd while in police custody. | Clips

Mahathir won’t go quietly after being sacked, even as Muhyiddin consolidates power in Bersatu: Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite being removed as chairman of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), Dr Mahathir Mohamad is likely to fight on, even as ...

This weekend we’re watching: Injustice in a world of racist and classist brutality

Police brutality, institutionalised racism, casual disregard for the poor – foul relics of an oppressive past. We’re not talking about South Africa, but we might as well be. This weekend we’re taking a look at America’s merciless criminal justice system and the innocent people caught in its clutches.

The world's largest marijuana company craters 22% as recreational pot demand sinks amid coronavirus pandemic (CGC)

Canopy Growth cratered as much as 22% on Friday after the company reported its fiscal fourth quarter earnings that missed analyst estimates. The...

Covid-19 in the Western Cape: 887 people hospitalised, 34 more deaths

The Western Cape's new scenario planning 'has indicated that we expect to experience our peak at the end of June or beginning of July'.

Interviews and video: Oklahoma filmmakers achieve sci-fi dream with acclaimed feature film debut 'The Vast of Night'

The debut feature film from Edmond director Andrew Patterson "The Vast of Night" premieres Friday on Amazon Prime Video after a stellar run on the festival circuit.

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Science Museum Oklahoma reopening to the public next week

New precautions and procedures now in place include dozens of sanitation stations throughout the museum where guests will have access to disinfecting wipes, antimicrobial films on high-touch surfaces, enforcing social distancing, requiring all staff to wear masks and now-familiar sights like barriers at all transaction stations.

Ranking Big Ten non-conference schedules: Wisconsin is No. 1

Some Big Ten schedules fall woefully short

Friday night fakeaway: How to make sweet and sour chicken

How to easily recreate one of our favourite takeaway dishes

Mahathir says where he sits in parliament is not a cause for dismissal, insists he remains Bersatu chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has insisted that where he sat during the one-day parliament sitting should not be ...

Salesforce Stock Still a Buy as Its Software Gains Influence

Salesforce stock took a tumble after Q1 earnings, but ditching CRM stock now would be rather shortsighted.

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results, Friday, 29 May, 2020

Here are the winning PowerBall lottery numbers from Friday night’s live draw.

Downing Street maverick advisers have a history of damaging dependent PMs

Cummings survives because he is effective, but such relationships at the top can become a liability

Is international travel allowed yet? See when Spain, Mexico, Italy, UK plan to reopen borders

Spain has announced that it will reopen its borders to foreign tourists in July and Mexico will start reopening in June. See when others will follow.

Can I go for a bike ride with my friends during the pandemic?

With more people escaping self-isolation for a springtime bike ride, infectious disease specialists say cycling may be one of the safer choices for outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brazil’s Embraer drawing foreign interest after collapse of Boeing deal

China’s state-owned COMAC plane maker has voiced informal interest in co-operation with the world’s third-largest jet maker, sources said

Insider Selling: MGP Ingredients Inc (NASDAQ:MGPI) Director Sells $21,870.00 in Stock

MGP Ingredients Inc (NASDAQ:MGPI) Director Karen Seaberg sold 250 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Saturday, February 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.48, for a total transaction of $21,870.00. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 3,977 shares in the company, valued at approximately […]

Recipe books that could almost double as celebrity memoirs

Now is the perfect time to catch up on the best books, films, television shows, music and podcasts you might have missed.

Commission to Deny Permit for Busted Herbal Angels Pot Farm

The county Planning Commission voted 5-0 this week to lay the groundwork for denying a zoning permit to Herbal Angels, a cannabis operation near Lompoc that was raided and shut down last year by Sheriff’s deputies. The operators proposed to grow 17 acres of cannabis, mostly under hoop-houses, and erect two large processing buildings next to a rural neighborhood in Cebada Canyon, off Highway 246.

BREAKING 'No further action' after train ticket collector spat at by passenger dies of Covid-19

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

The End of Hong Kong?

The 1997 handover of Hong Kong from Britain to the People’s Republic of China marked the end of Western colonial rule in the region. Optimistic Western policy hands hoped that the final mending of the “unequal treaties,” as they were called by the Chinese Communist Party, would initiate Beijing’s integration

Brooklyn Beckham dubbed 'dream boy' by Nicola Peltz during romantic baking sesh

The son of David and Victoria, 21, is currently holed up in New York with model beau Nicola as they isolate together in their love nest

Lamborghini announces inaugural esports racing series

Italian manufacturer is conducting the racing in the Asetto Corsa Competizione game.

Police chiefs across US condemn officers involved in George Floyd death

Some police officers have spoken out about the actions of their fellow officers involved in the death of Floyd.

In Pictures: Robbie Keane and Claudine Palmer's lavish Dublin wedding

Robbie Keane and Claudine Palmer tied the knot at the Church of St Alphonsus & St Columba in Ballybrack, South County Dublin back in June 2008

10 Luxury Hotels In Delhi Offer Paid Quarantine To Mild Symptomatic Patients; Details Inside

Delhi Health Department said patients with mild symptoms or pre-symptomatic cases are allowed to be 'home quarantined', and such people will be allowed to quarantine themselves at 10 designated hotels on a payment basis.

Ian Maguire: Cork's league campaign not for nothing, even if declared null and void

Promotion was more or less wrapped up. Tier 2 was no longer on their radar. And then, a global pandemic happened.

Minnesota governor pledges justice after George Floyd killing: 'normal was not working' – video

'Normal was not working for many communities', says Minnesota governor as he adds now is a time to pause after huge protests following George Floyd's death 

Online child sex abuse cases triple under lockdown in Philippines

Cases of online child sex abuse in the Philippines have tripled under coronavirus, the government said, with campaigners warning that the country's lockdown has left more children vulnerable to exploitation by human traffickers and cash-strapped relatives.

Salesforce Writes Off $25 Million as it Abandons Offices

Salesforce adds that cancelling physical events this fiscal year in favor of virtual experiences cost it $65 million. Salesforce offices meanwhile..

Britain left off 'safe list' of countries free to holiday in Greece

UK fails to fit epidemiological profile demanded by Athens, which has kept Covid-19 in check

Watch--George Floyd Warns Youth Against Gang Culture: ‘One Day It's Gonna Be You and God’

A video posted by a friend shows George Floyd warning young black men to stop living a violent lifestyle and come back to God.

DOWNLOAD: BANTU unites Afrobeat, political satire in ‘Animal Carnival’

Brotherhood Alliance Navigating Towards Unity (BANTU), a Lagos-based 13-piece band, has debuted ‘Animal Carnival’, a satirical single on the politics in N

Crushing It: Splunk's Strong Fundamentals Drive Stock Higher

Splunk is a leader in Big Data/SIEM and is transitioning to a recurring revenue business model. The recent pandemic-driven acceleration from a perpetual license

Mysterious teaser uploaded by Big Hit Entertainment's audition Twitter account spurs curiosity

Big Hit Entertainment's audition Twitter account has uploaded a mysterious countdown teaser that has spurred the curiosity of fans!D-3 pic.twitter.…

Man found dead at work on business park

Tragic discovery was made during the early hours

Building Your First Serverless Service With AWS Lambda Functions

Many developers are at least marginally familiar with AWS Lambda functions. They’re reasonably straightforward to set up, but the vast AWS landscape can

Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators

Police in western Bengkulu province have assembled a 40-person squad to find lockdown scofflaws and force them to wear placards with promises to wear masks and keep their distance from others in future.

M&S show fans how to make Percy Pig crispy bars

These look amazing!

Flower backs 'brilliant' Babar to break records but questions captaincy role

Grant Flower hopes the pressure of captaincy does not weigh too heavily on Pakistan's premier batsman Babar Azam.

Justice Carradine Embraces The Beauty Of ‘Actually Getting To Know Myself’ In ‘Limbo’ Video

Justice Carradine just shared his new song and video for 'Limbo,' while sharing about the inspiration behind the gorgeous visual.

Madhuri Dixit Says She Will Resume Shooting Her Netflix Series When Things Return To Normalcy

In a recent interview, Madhuri Dixit shared the questions she asks herself before choosing a script, and revealed that she had started shooting for her Netflix series before the lockdown.

‘Good leaders do not plan for the next elections; they plan for the next generations’- Gov Emmanuel

Akwa Ibom state governor Mr. Udom Emmanuel has called on citizens of the state to involve themselves in constructive criticism, instead of intentionally manufacturing falsehood and slanderous articles.

What's new to VOD and streaming this weekend

This week's new arrivals include Bruce McDonald's latest, deadpan Romanian crime picture The Whistlers and a cop thriller starring Mary J. Blige

Here’s Why Paramount Got Nervous About Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Killers of the Flower Moon script changes that changed Leonardo DiCaprio from hero to bad guy made Paramount nervous.

Smriti Irani hits back at Sonia Gandhi: Congress indulging in political slander unfortunate but expected

Smriti Irani alleged that the Congress was practising petty politics and was trying to break the country's resolve.

Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty Finally Performs ‘Centerfield’ At Dodger Stadium

Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty is finally living out a dream. On his 75th birthday (May 28), the rock icon got to play CCR's beloved tune "Centerfield" on an actual centre field at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. In a sweet post to social media, Fogerty revealed he and his three children played the track…

Bomb squad block off Kilwinning street after item found in river

A 200m area was blocked off as a result of the discovery in the Ayrshire town.

Anuel AA Says He's Spent $2 Million on Cars

Anuel AA has had a lot of financial success in the last few years. The Puerto Rican musician released his debut album, Real Hasta la Muerte, in 2018 (the day he was released from prison), and since then, hes reached #1 on the Billboard charts and had the chance to buy things he never dreamed of. The rapper recently chatted with Mens Health about financial regrets, the best advice hes ever received and how he approaches money.

DC Cancels Print Finales of RWBY & gen:LOCK

The Rooster Teeth collab lives on digital.

Arrow Video Bringing Vin Diesel Creature Feature ‘Pitch Black’ to 4K Ultra HD This Summer!

Arrow Video breaks into the 4K Ultra HD arena with the upcoming release of Pitch Black, the horror/sci-fi movie from 2000 that introduced us to Vin Diesel‘s Richard B. Riddick. The character, a Furyan convict-turned-antihero monster-slayer, subsequently appeared in 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick and 2013’s Riddick. A fourth film is currently in the works. […]

PHOTO: Mnangagwa commissions 138 Army Cadets

President Emmerson Mnangagwa presided over the commissioning parade of 138 officer cadets held at the Zimbabwe Military Academy in Gweru on Friday.The officers ...

twenty one pilots’ New Video Was Made Using Computers From The ’80s

Watch twenty one pilots' incredibly old-school lyric video for Level Of Concern.

HBO’s reimagined Perry Mason looks like a dazzling noir

Matthew Rhys and Tatiana Maslany star in the new series arriving in June

No green light for GAA teams to train in small groups but walking tracks could re-open

The GAA insist they will stick rigidly to the government’s plan for reopening.

Handicraft exporters to attract global buyers virtually amid Covid curbs

More than 200 exporters to participate in online exhibition from June 1-4

Impressive four minute mash-up of 50 music videos from 1988

The Hood Internet cut up bits of 50+ music videos from 1988 and mashed them into a four minute video. It would make the perfect soundtrack to a montage of 80s movie montages. (via Laughing Squid)

'Ponmagal Vandhal' Twitter REVIEW: Celebs & Fans Laud Jyothika's Performance

South actress Jyothika, who plays the role of a lawyer in 'Ponmagal Vandhal', has managed to win the hearts of the audience with her performance.

Emergency Situations Management Committee in Dhofar holds meeting

The Emergency Situations Management Committee in Dhofar Governorate holds a meeting chaired by Brigadier Mohsen bin Ahmed Al Abri, Commander of the Dhofar Governorate Police, in the presence of all general managers and supportive core sectors to discuss the readiness of all sectors to deal with the weather situation in the Governorate, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said.

B.C. tourism seeks relief as businesses wait for COVID-19 restrictions to ease

Mid-June earliest for more in-province travel to be authorized

Shiv Linga Discovery In Vietnam: How India Is Reaffirming Civilisational Connect With South-East Asia

India’s ASI is working on temple conservation projects in Southeast Asia to reaffirm its civilisation connect

'Imperfect: The Roy Halladay Story': Release date, details for E60 documentary

The upcoming E:60 project will explore the life and death of the former Blue Jays ace.

Huawei unveils new smart office product for all-scenario remote collaboration

Singapore -- Huawei launched its next-generation IdeaHub series intelligent endpoint for all-scenario smart office ecosystem on Friday, aims to improve efficiency for enterprises, especially remote collaboration during social distancing.

Behind the HYPE: How the KAWS Companion Is Disrupting the Art World and Beyond

Appearing in major fashion collaborations, music videos, auctions and more.

The Rise And Fall Of Screaming Trees, Through The Eyes Of Gary Lee Conner

Gary Lee Conner relives the rollercoaster journey of Screaming Trees – from their early beginnings to the dissolution of his relationship with Mark Lanegan

Sony launches ZV-1 compact digital camera with a flip-out, tiltable LCD screen for vloggers

Sony says when a 4K video is recorded using Optical SteadyShot (Active mode), the stabilisation is said to improve up to 8 times.

No Rome drops new uplifting, laid-back track

Alt-pop star No Rome has just released his new single “Hurry Home” featuring fellow Filipino artists and Dirty Hit talents Beabadoobee and Jay Som.  

HP learn from home essentials boost kids’ education

These days, with the kids enjoying an extended vacation and their parents working from home, most families have found themselves spending more time together. While the new everyday norm has given families more opportunities to bond, it also has its share of challenges, especially for parents who try to keep their kids occupied and continuously learning while staying at home the entire day. Fun learning for little ones Recognizing the parents’ efforts to stimulate their child’s mind and to help prepare them for online education, HP is offering instant playtime ideas and a range of activities to enhance learning at home, as it invites everyone to Print, Play & Learn. The Print, Play & Learn site (https://www8.hp.com/ph/en/printers/printandplay/index.html) provides free worksheets, coloring pages, puzzles and other amazing printable arts and crafts that encourages 2 to 12-year-old kids to discover and explore their creativity, all while having fun. These printable materials are created and curated with partners…

Tectonic plates are a lot older than we thought

Earth's underground network of tectonic plates was in place more than 4 billion years ago—about a billion years earlier than scientists had thought.

Noel Clarke says racism is ‘embedded in fabric of British society’ and UK film industry

Noel Clarke has said that racism is just as embedded in the UK as it is in the USA, and that he has been silenced by individuals in the film industry for speaking up about it.

The intriguing life of Davis Kizza Kana, Uganda’s most pierced man

Davis Kizza Kana is Uganda's most pierced man. He has 83 piercings on his body including 20 on each ear, 14 on his eyebrows, and 10 in his nose.

These are the videos that changed YouTube forever, from 'Lazy Sunday' to 'Baby Shark'

More than 500 hours of content is uploaded to YouTube every minute. But there are some videos that have had long-standing impacts.

Meat products sold in Ireland urgently recalled as they were processed in 'unapproved facility' in Co Westmeath

The public are being advised not to eat the food products

Presenting a different take on classic Bengali tracks

DJ Skip and Cizzy have taken samples from old Bengali classics and presented them in a different way

No govt approval needed for Covid-19 tests: Gujarat HC

The issue raised by the Ahmedabad Hospitals and Nursing Home Association (AHNA), which had moved an application seeking a recall of the court’s earlier orders, directing the state government and the AMC to ensure prices are capped at the private hospitals to ensure no exorbitant billing for Covid-19 treatment, was taken up.

DC Cancels KATE SPENCER's MANHUNTERS Title

One promised to "reverberate across the DC Universe!".

DC's HOUSE OF WHISPERS Going Digital-Only For Final Two Issues

As more DC titles go digital-only.

Mechanised boats to go for fishing on turn basis

THOOTHUKUDIAfter losing their livelihood for nearly 90 days – 25% of 2020 – the mechanised boat fishermen are gearing up to venture into the sea for fishing from June 1 onwards, but only on turn basis

Kamloops residents spot mask-wearing dragons along hiking trail

If you're going for a hike in Kamloops, keep an eye out for dragons.Locals have spotted little painted dragon sculptures along a trail in Barnhartvale,

Joe Biden During Celebrity Fundraiser: George Floyd Death 'Ripped Open This Ugly Underbelly of Our Society'

Joe Biden spent Thursday evening raising money for his presidential campaign with assistance from celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg and musicians Sheryl Crow and Joe Walsh.

Steve Carell, Seth Rogen Among Celebs Donating Bail Money for Minneapolis Protesters

Actors Steve Carell and Seth Rogen are among the Hollywood celebrities donating money to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, a nonprofit group raising money used to bail out protesters in Minneapolis as rioters and looters flood the streets in the wake of George Floyd's police involved death.

Kelsey Lu – “Morning Dew”

Classically trained cellist and singer Kelsey Lu contributed vocals to Yves Tumor's recent Album Of The Week honoree Heaven To A Tortured Mind. And today she's sharing a new song of her own, "Morning Dew," a beautiful fingerpicked reverie featuring Onyx Collective's Isaiah Barr on saxophone. "Love can cure us, Love can destroy us and like Nature, we’re constantly in communion with it," Lu writes in a statement. Listen below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzEWiur8dF0

‘My harrowing journey to quarantine’ – a mother’s story

Lockdown regulations have had a profound impact on the lives of every South African. Bernice Bredenkamp (34) and her daughter Ivanke (4) have faced a greater challenge than most.

7 Video Games You'll Want to Buy June

Fatten your gaming backlog wih these hot June games for consoles and the PC.

One person struck, three others injured when car slams into tree in north Charlotte

The wreck happened just before 10 a.m. at the intersection of LaSalle Street and Haines Street, near the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Park.

Burned toddler airlifted

A badly burned toddler was airlifted from Enderby on Thursday afternoon.

Stripped of billionaire status

Forbes magazine, which once declared Kylie Jenner a billionaire on its cover, says she no longer deserves the title, but Jenner is pushing back.

7 early YouTubers reveal the moments they knew they made it big

From getting stopped on the street to being invited on talk shows, some of YouTube's earliest creators explain when it hit them they were stars.

Real-time payments are seeing rapid uptake during the pandemic

The Clearing House's real-time payments network may quickly attract FIs as the pandemic convinces firms to adopt the speedy payment option.

PM, HM working on revised lockdown strategy

PM, HM working on revised lockdown strategy Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah are in a huddle as they deliberate over the strategy out of lockdown as its fourth phase draws to a close this week. The escalation in numbers might prove to be a big worry as the country reported 7,467 […]

Kojima: Death Stranding Was Profitable; Another Big Project Recently Fell Through

Kojima revealed that Death Stranding was profitable by the end of March. Also, a 'big project' at Kojima Productions recently fell through.

RMR Releases Timbaland-Produced Single "I'm Not Over You"

RMR continues his rise to the top with another country-tinged banger produced by Timbaland. There is an air of mystery surrounding RMR. Pronounced Rumor, the masked man chooses to keep his identity a secret. Nobody truly knows who he is. Is he already an established artist? Is he just breaking out n...

Line of Duty’s Martin Compston got tattoo to prove love for wife – because he’s scared of US gun-toting mother-in-law

MARTIN Compston has revealed he got a tattoo to prove his love for his wife because he was frightened of her gun-toting mum. The Scots actor said he was intimidated by American partner Tianna’…

Edo 2020: PDP aspirant promises affordable housing, security

 A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Edo, Engr Gideon Ikhine, has promised to provide affordable

Kinsale actor, Tony Scannell, aka The Bill's Det Sgt Ted Roach, dies

The death has taken place of Kinsale actor, Tony Scannell — best known for his role as Detective Sergeant Ted Roach in ITV show The Bill . He spent nine years with the long-running police drama, from 1984 to 1993, and briefly reprised his role in 2000.

Bollywood transcends boundaries! African nation Mali loves India’s song and soap operas, says Indian Envoy

Many Malian students go to India for higher studies under ITEC and ICCR scholarships and as self-financed scholars.

Minnesota AG Ellison: Trump Calling Rioters Thugs, Calling on Them to Get Shot 'the Same Sort of Attitude that Resulted in the Death of George Floyd'

Friday on CBS's "This Morning," Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison shared his reaction to the situation in Minneapolis with protests for George Floyd's death. | Clips

Minneapolis Bus Drivers Refuse to Transport George Floyd Protesters to Jail

Organized labor throughout the city is banding together in solidarity against police violence in the aftermath of Floyd’s death.

Comcast, Charter, ViacomCBS to collaborate on targeted advertising with new joint venture

Comcast, Charter and ViacomCBS have announced a Blockgraph partnership and new joint venture, aimed at promoting advanced, and especially targeted, advertising for TV and video. The software platform provides audience insights for both media planning and measurement and de-identified targeted advertising. The partners said the technology will help media companies provide marketers with insights across their collective platforms, without relying only third parties. 

Allbirds vs. Rothy's — we break down and compare women's flats from the popular shoe brands

If you're stuck between Rothy's and Allbirds, we've broken them down and compared each by color and style options, fabric construction, feel, and price.

White-eared kob returns to Uganda

Previously, all UWA had of the treasured white-eared kob was a blurred photograph shot in haste without good light. The same species has lately been seen grazing...

Jackie Shroff tries his hand at pottery amid COVID-19 lockdown

Dance Collider will turn you into a buzzing, sweaty mess

emergeWorlds' punchy routines promise an intense workout.

Piers Morgan's rarely seen sons as GMB host says he'll 'break lockdown' to see family

Piers Morgan was very vocal in his response to the Dominic Cummings row and said if Boris Johnson didn't fire his aide he would 'deem lockdown over' and see his family

Here Are 50 Facts About 50 Cent

From boxing to the Billboard charts.

Apple TV+ launches animated musical comedy “Central Park”, “Defending Jacob” season finale

"Defending Jacob"'s first season has concluded while the first two episodes of the animated musical comedy "Central Park" are now live on Apple's streaming service.

The community choirs and orchestras that are singing and playing through lockdown

Wren Music had to stop all their face-to-face choir, orchestra, and youth groups in March because of COVID-19

R Balki: There won’t be a shortage of work in the film industry post lockdown

In a conversation with Bombay Times, the 'PadMan' director also spoke about his experience on the set when he recently shot a public service film with

Westcountry author writes 'Tales From The Lockdown' to raise money for Hospice UK

Martin Hesp believes he is the first person to write a book filled with stories which focus solely on the coronavirus lockdown

Author launches romcom series set in Devon

Following on from the success of her ‘Another Cup of Coffee’ series and ‘The Cornish Escape’, Jenny Kane, has announced the launch of a brand new series of romcoms

ITC to use Amway network to sell juices as coronavirus pushes demand for immunity boosters

FMCG major ITC has partnered with direct selling company Amway to retail its range of juices as demand for immunity building products witness a boom during the coronavirus pandemic.

Run a space station in Spacebase Startopia, coming October 23

Or now, through the closed beta.

UFC on ESPN 9 weigh-in results and video: Woodley and Burns make weight, Weaver misses

Check out video of the weigh-ins for UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns.

How to watch Lance online: stream the new 30 for 30 documentary from anywhere

ESPN's latest 30 for 30 shines a light on controversial cyclist Armstrong - here's how to watch Lance online and stream part 2 of the doc from anywhere.

Siren’s Long-Awaited Mermaid War Brought Season 3 to a Satisfying, Explosive End

Freeform’s queer eco-warrior mermaid series closed out its third season with a big, emotional bang.

ZTE, China Mobile and Migu complete the industry’s first pre-commercial trial of 8K VR service based on 5G MEC

ZTE Corporation along with the Guangdong branch of China Mobile and Migu, China Mobile’s entertainment ...

MASS Design Group outlines redesign strategies for restaurants following coronavirus

US architecture firm MASS Design Group has suggested that restaurants add barriers, remove bar seating and seek local produce sources to curtail infection and promote social distancing to allow patrons to safely eat out following the coronavirus lockdown.

Indian Lake Apocalypse: Tonnes of Dead Fish Float in India's IT Hub Bengaluru - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): Scores of dead fishes were found floating in India’s Kommaghatta lake in Bengaluru on Friday. Locals allege that the lake has become a dumping...

Stray Kids' Bang Chan releases a new self-written song titled 'Don't Want to Acknowledge'

Stray Kids' Bang Chan has released a new song that he wrote, composed, and arranged himself.The talented idol's song, titled "Don't Want to Ack…

Next frontier in bacterial engineering

From bacteria-made insulin that obviates the use of animal pancreases to a better understanding of infectious diseases and improved treatments, genetic engineering of bacteria has redefined modern medicine. ...

Spanish dig unearths human remains in hunt for Irish rebel lord

VALLADOLID, Spain (Reuters) - Spanish archaeologists may have uncovered the final resting place of an Irish nobleman whose bloody 16th-century rebellion almost toppled Ireland’s English rulers.

Happy Birthday Pankaj Kapur! Here’s How The Veteran Actor Reconciled With Son Shahid Kapoor Post Divorce With Neelima Azeem

Pankaj Kapur turned 66 today. While the veteran actor shares a great rapport with his son Shahid Kapoor now, there was a time when things were very different owing to his divorce with his former wif

Robert Pattinson Spent Months Making ‘Tenet’ Not Even ‘Vaguely Understanding’ the Film

Pattinson needed help from co-star John David Washington to understand Christopher Nolan's new movie.

What We Are Buying Today: Mishkat

Mishkat is a Saudi fashion brand concept that champions modesty and self respect. It offers modern, creative designs that are locally inspired and give off a vibe of elegance mixed with simplicity and trendiness.

ThePlace: Diriyah, a powerhouse of Saudi culture and commerce

Diriyah was the birthplace of the first Saudi state and, historically, a crossroads for pilgrims and traders. Nowadays, it is home to one of the Kingdom’s most ambitious heritage developments. Located on the outskirts of Riyadh, amid an oasis on the banks of Wadi Hanifa, Diriyah’s mud-brick walls once surrounded a thriving desert city that was a powerhouse of culture and

Stream of the Day: Years Before ‘Uncut Gems,’ the Safdie Brothers Gave Us the Ultimate Dysfunctional New Yorker

While the Adam Sandler saga brought the Safdies a bigger audience, "Daddy Longlegs" is the must-see movie for anyone entranced by their gritty New York style.

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shares a sweet picture with late Rishi Kapoor; captions, 'One month today, we miss you'

Rishi Kapoor's demise left a permanent void in the film industry. The actor passed away on 30th April 2020 due to Leukaemia. Remembering her father, d

Coyote attacks pit bull at Chula Vista park, video shows

Keyanue McCallon was with his dog at Loma Verde Park on May 22 when the incident occurred.

My favourite Bristol City player: Paul Gainey on the balletic brilliance of Paul Cheesley

The latest in our series celebrating the Robins' greatest players, icons and cult heroes, through the eyes of the fans

Vanishing jobs for young could create ‘lock-down generation’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

GENEVA >> Bashar Ali Naim used to work in a perfume and accessories store in Baghdad, earning $480 per week on average. About three months ago, the coronavirus outbreak swept into Iraq, and the 28-year-old father of two has been out of work ever since.

Car Captured Plummeting Down Ngong Hills as Hike Turns Tragic [VIDEO]

Almost immediately the vehicle started its free fall down the slope just as had been predicted...

Rage in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death — PHOTOS

Some held up signs with Floyd’s last words: “I can’t breathe.” Graffiti on city walls called police murderers. In a highly symbolic image, a protester carried a U.S. flag up...

A 2020 Porsche 935 is already up for auction, and it has zero miles

What amounts to a brand-new 2020 Porsche 935 has been listed for auction with zero miles, and it is expected to draw roughly $1.5 million.

Minecraft Dungeons: Jungle Awakens DLC to land in July with three new missions

Mojang Studios is preparing to launch Minecraft Dungeons' first DLC, Jungle Awakens, in July this year. It will bring a brand new region, new missions, enemies, weapons, armor, artifacts, and more.

Trent says he spent ‘hours and hours’ trying to recreate iconic Gerrard goal

Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold asked his Twitter followers for some of the best goals they’ve ever seen, and they of course complied. The Scouser was inundated with responses &#82…

Your First Look at 'Attack on Titan' Final Season

The fourth and final season will arrive this Fall.

Legendary showband singer Brendan Bowyer mourned across Ireland after his death, aged 81

The King of the Showband era, Brendan Bowyer has died.

Tobacco farmers ask govt to shun policies aping West

IANS New Delhi The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing farmers and farm workers of commercial crop

Ghost of Tsushima Has Only One Ending, Decapitation and Body Part Targeting Not Possible

Get new details about Ghost of Tsushima's story, weapons, level of violence, approach to difficulty, and more!

Cyberpunk 2077 hands-on event might be held this June

Not that the world necessarily needs any more hype for CDPR’s latest RPG but I guess some new gameplay couldn’t hurt, right?

Powell Speech: Fed is strongly committed to using its tools

The Federal Reserve is committed to using its tools, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve System, reiterated on Friday while delivering a sp

UN adopts new voting procedure during COVID-19 pandemic

TANZANIA, Tanzania — The U.N. General Assembly adopted a new voting procedure Friday for the upcoming election of new members of the Security Council aimed at preventing a large gathering and ensuring social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of meeting in the horseshoe-shaped assembly chamber at U.N. headquarters overlooking New York’s East River, ambassadors …

Dubai allows outdoor exercise after Fajr (morning) prayers

People have been urged to stick to COVID-19 preventive measures

'He was going haywire:' Video shows naked man stealing Winnipeg ambulance

Winnipeg police confirmed they are investigating after an ambulance was stolen by a naked man on Friday.

Modi, YS Jagan Enjoy Good Ties: Ram Madhav

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Ram Madhav on Friday extended his warm greetings to the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh government on the latter completing its

PSNI to step up patrols over weekend as senior officer says R rate has increased

The PSNI are to increase their patrols at resorts, beauty spots and bus and rail stations over the weekend amid warnings that the R rate has risen.

Doctor Who boss has penned a sequel story with a 'secret that must be told'

Tell us more...

K-Pop Conquers the World: Netizens Praise Lady Gaga's Historic Collab With BLACKPINK

English-Korean song “Sour Candy” from Gaga's new album “Chromatica” has swept the charts worldwide.

UK Sought 'New Entrants' in 5G Networks Amid Huawei Approval, US-China Trade Tensions - Downing Street

The news comes after unconfirmed reports in UK media cited anonymous sources in Whitehall, who said the government may phase out the Chinese tech giant's role in...

Tesla Model 3 = Top Selling Car in California

In somewhat of a surprise, for the first time ever, the Tesla Model 3 was the top selling vehicle in California last quarter. (Yes, there's a lot of irony there given the recent controversy between Tesla/Elon Musk and California, especially Alameda County.) The Model 3 is often in the top 5 in California, but decades-long leaders

Meet the 19-year-old CEO who started a professional Minecraft building company

The creativity that Minecraft inspires has led to an industry of professional builders.

Vandals attack train carriage at Derbyshire tourist attraction

They 'used it as a toilet'

Check out Studie AG — One of Japan’s Most Exciting BMW Tuners

Check out this awesome gallery of tuned BMWs from Studie AG, which has everything from vintage classics to modern track cars.

Son Reunites With Parents, Thanks To FB

VIZIANAGARAM: Social media is considered a powerful tool that has helped many people who went missing for years to reunite with their family members. Every now and then, such heart-warming stories

VIDEO: Start Your Weekend Right by Watching a Classic Mini Battle an Alfa GTA

Check out this video of a classic Mini going absolutely mental around Goodwood while trying to chase down an Alfa Romeo GTA.

SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch in space! Discovery to document the historic leap

The launch was called off on Wednesday with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning.

How this architecture firm is making its mark in 21st-century Canberra

Canberra has seen a shift to higher density and urban infill and one architecture firm has already started to make its mark in the capital in the new millennium.

Bulldog reveals why he’s never managed a female artiste

Following eShun’s recent scuffle with her manager, Lawrence Asiamah, popularly known as Bulldog, has revealed why he’s never managed any female artistes in the entertainment industry. According to Bulldog, there’s only one reason why he shies away from managing female artistes. In an interview with Joy FM, he noted that he does not know how […]

Thoughts in Bold: Dorion Speaks on TSN 1200 Yesterday

Unlike the formative days from his appointment as general manager, the frequency of Pierre Dorion’s media availabilities has dropped substantially over the past few seasons. A major contributing fa…

DCI Kinoti Receives Ksh31 Million Gift From US Govt

US Ambassador Kyle McCarter presented a car key symbolic of the Ksh31 million...

Death Stranding Was a Sales Success, Recent Kojima Project 'Fell Through'

Laughs off Silent Hills rumours

In Pictures: Robbie and Claudine Keane over the years with kids Robert and Hudson

Rochelle Humes shows off baby bump as she reaches milestone

Rochelle Humes is glowing is the beautiful picture

Remains of 60 Mammoths Discovered in Mexico

Archaeologists found the trove of bones just six miles from recently discovered human-made 'mammoth traps'

Street dog helps see Chinese nurse through virus traumas

BEIJING — Zhang Dan was among the first to respond to the call for help in China’s coronavirus epicenter. The 36-year-old nurse worked through grueling days, ministering to patients who needed assistance from breathing to merely eating. She struggled — but then, a little street dog helped her through. Zhang was among 42,600 medical workers …

Phoebe Ryan Goes ‘Outside The Box’ To Turn ‘Reality’ On Its Head In Animated Music Video

Phoebe Ryan is back with a new song and video, and she lives out her Adult Swim fantasy in her new 'Reality.'

Party City News: Why PRTY Stock Is Surging 29% Today

Party City (PRTY) is seeing massive gains to PRTY stock Friday following news of a Transaction Support Agreement with bondholders.

Buildings where you don't need to touch anything are "entirely feasible" says Paul Flowers

Demand for touchless products is soaring as architects look to prevent the spread coronavirus says chief design officer at brand LIXIL.

'He was going haywire:' Video shows naked man stealing Winnipeg ambulance

Winnipeg police confirmed they are investigating after an ambulance was stolen by a naked man on Friday.

Gogglebox stars share 'embarrassing' throwback snaps

Best. Throwback. Ever!

The first video uploaded to YouTube, 15 years ago, shows one of the cofounders at the zoo — watch the clip here

The 18-second video of cofounder Jawed Karim is simple, but it forged a historic path for billions of online videos to come.

Flick vows to keep Bayern Munich focused as Bundesliga title beckons

Bayern Munich look to be cruising towards an eighth straight Bundesliga title, but Hansi Flick is wary they are not yet over the line.

Nworm: TrickBot gang’s new stealthy malware spreading module

The Trickbot banking trojan has evolved once again with a new malware spreading module that uses a stealth mode to quietly infect Windows domain controllers without being detected.

A Major Plot Hole From Breaking Bad To Be Fixed In Better Call Saul Season 5

Breaking Bad’s major plot hole about Saul’s failed marriages has healed. Vince Gilligan has finally found a way to write around the plot hole

Watch Anansi the Spider Re-Spun, episode one – video

The Guardian and the Unicorn theatre present a fun series of 15-minute performances, created in lockdown, for children aged three to eight. Brother Anansi and Brother Snake is available from 11am on 30 May until 8pm on 20 June

Alternate Baby Yoda Designs Revealed in ‘Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian’

Get a look at some alternate Baby Yoda designs that were considered in the most recent episode of the documentary series Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian.

District Court Mostly Refuses To Terminate The Litigation Testing The Copyright Termination Provision

The decision this post discusses, Waite v. Universal Music Group, came out at the end of March, but, as one of the leading cases...

"Play can be an act of resistance" says US border seesaw architect Virginia San Fratello

The pink seesaws installed on the US-Mexico border last summer by studio Rael San Fratello were smuggled into place, partner Virginia San Fratello revealed.

UK’s biggest solar plant gets the official go-ahead

The Cleve Hill Solar Park would consist of 880,000 solar panels, according to The Guardian, and have a peak capacity of 350 megawatts (MW). The solar energy generated would help the UK reach its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, developers said on the Cleve Hill website.

Prince Harry praises young volunteers who are delivering food packages to the vulnerable in London during a video call with charities and says 'helping people makes you feel better'

Prince Harry, 35, spoke with young volunteers about delivering food packages to the vulnerable in London on a video call released by the charity Street Games on Twitter today.

Real-time strategy game, COVID: The Outbreak, releases today on Steam

Jujubee has announced that its new real-time strategy game, COVID: The Outbreak, will release today on Steam.

North Korea declares 'sexual immorality' treason: Parents will be punished if 'decadent capitalist influences' like Japanese porn are allowed to influence teenagers

North Korea's ruling party has ordered a crackdown after noticing that 'more and more high school boys and girls are engaging in immoral sexual deviance' (file photo, students dance in Pyongyang).

We Work in an Amazon Warehouse. We Didn’t Sign Up to Be Heroes.

Thanks for the flattering commercials, but we’re about to lose our hazard pay.

Noel Clarke claims co-stars ‘never spoke up’ when he was left off film poster

He shared the poster for Fisherman's Friends.

Léargas ar líne ar an chultúr agus ar an stair ar fáil ón Luan

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX launched at Rs 10.79 lakh

Kawasaki has launched the new Ninja 1000SX in India. Click here for all the details and pricing.

How to watch Sonic the Hedgehog: stream the new movie online anywhere

Highest-grossing video game movie ever can be streamed anywhere - here's how to watch Sonic the Hedgehog online right now.

UK EV Owners Got Paid To Charge Their Cars Over The Holiday Weekend

Last weekend, some UK EV owners were paid to charge their cars during a period when the price of renewable energy turned negative.

Desecration of three religious sites in Iran signal the Islamic Republic's continued oppression of minorities

"Pressure on religious minorities has also taken the form of persecution of individuals by accusing them of promoting 'propaganda against the Islamic Republic or 'belonging to hostile groups.

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