Queen’s Birthday Holiday Irrelevant

“Queen’s Birthday holiday is the most irrelevant public holiday on our calendar. It’s time for a holiday that actually reflects Aotearoa’s unique place in the world” said Lewis Holden, Campaign Chair of New Zealand Republic.

SAT and ACT May Never Regain Their Role in College Admissions

A growing list of schools are dropping the requirement for test scores, even beyond the current chaos.

Gang selling spurious cotton seeds held in Hyderabad

A four-member gang selling spurious cotton seeds was arrested by the Special Operations Team (SOT), LB Nagar zone on Thursday.

Toddler fighting for life after 40ft plummet from tower block window

Residents from the building described how they heard a 'massive thud' when the two year old girl fell from her third-storey window

Minnesota Governor Calls Up National Guard: What It Is and What to Expect

The National Guard, a militia force that exists in each American state, has been activated in Minnesota to help deal with civil unrest for the first time in 12 years....

Output of eight infrastructure sectors contracts by 38.1% in April

During the month of nationwide lockdown, cement and steel output shrank 86% and 83.9% respectively, while electricity and coal output fell 22.8% and 15.5% respectively

Lake will be drained if people continue to flout lockdown rules

Visitors have been travelling from as far away as Birmingham to enjoy a day at Clevedon's Marine Lake

With rooms, flights going empty, here’s how airlines and hotels are making money

Two of the worst hit sectors due to coronavirus -- aviation and hotel industries -- are eyeing alternate revenue streams as lockdown dries up revenues.

Headteacher tells GMB teaching staff are 'scared' but she hasn't had to 'persuade' anyone to return to school because they want to get on with their jobs

Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Worcester primary school head teacher Bryony Baynes discussed the decision to start a phased return of pupils across England from Monday.

Flashback Friday: Failover? Well, he got the first half.

Spectacularly, as a matter of fact.

40 arrested in NYC over protests against black man's death

40 arrested in NYC over protests against black man's death: At least 40 people were arrested in New York City as people took to the streets to protest against .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Ifac advises Tipperary farmers about new TAMS 11 closing date

Ifac, the farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, is reminding Tipperary farmers that the Department of Agriculture has made a number of extensions to the Targeted Agricultural Mod...

Covid-19 infections rise dramatically in France

Fatali­ties contin­ue to drop but dramat­ic rise in cases presen­ts possib­ility of second wave

Parliament Annexe building sealed after Rajya Sabha secretariat officer tests positive

Parliament Annexe building sealed after Rajya Sabha secretariat officer tests positive: Two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after officer tests positive for Covid-19. This is the second case of .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Trump’s newly-signed executive order targets Twitter and other social media companies

In case you missed it, U.S. President Donald Trump was recently involved in a tiff of sorts with social media giants, Twitter. The basis of the issue stemmed from Twitter’s move to label two of the president’s Tweets as “potentially misleading”, with Trump responding angrily in a series of Tweets on his account, which has 80.4 million followers.

Loudon Co. outdoor court speeds up adoption

A Loudon County woman legally adopted her three grandchildren at an outdoor court hearing on Thursday.

Back off, Trump. Germany wants to Make Europe Strong Again

Berlin’s EU presidency motto has echoes of MAGA.

Here Comes The Great Coronavirus Depression

by Nomi Prins

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

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

What's the cost of Covid lockdown? Today’s GDP data will give an idea

To be sure, Indias growth was already at a six-year-low during the pre-lockdown period.

Coronavirus: £25m action plan drawn up for Fife health and social care services

A £25 million action plan to deal with the coronavirus crisis was drawn up by Fife’s health and social care chiefs as they prepared for the effects of the pandemic.

Families of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor deliver joint press conference

The families of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor will deliver a joint press conference on Friday, calling for new laws that they say would increase police accountability.

Thailand to further ease restrictions, shorten curfew hours

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will next week shorten curfew hours and ease restrictions on more businesses, the government said on Friday, in response to its low numbers of locally transmitted cases of the coronavirus.

Two Cheers For Unfiltered Information

In the early hours of December 31st, 2019 weeks before the coronavirus was recognized as a budding pandemic, Taiwanese Centers for...

Prisoners released early not 'routinely' being tested for coronavirus

Confirmation came in a written answer from the Scottish Government.

Boxes of PPE donated by China will support Perth charity PKAVS when lockdown eases

The Chinese Government has donated hundreds of facemasks to help protect staff, volunteers and clients at a lifeline Perth charity.

Ebonivory release playthrough video for Introvection

Ebonivory guitarists Louis Edwards and Jake Ewings lead us through new song Introvection in new video

Problems in care homes ‘could worsen’ if many staff have to self-isolate

Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green said testing in care homes needs to be prioritised.

Friday’s small-cap stocks to watch

Our roundup of Canadian small-caps making news and on the move today

‘Oil revenue may drop further to 25 per cent of budget’

With Nigeria’s revenue from oil and gas dropping by N425.52billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2020 to N940.91billion, according to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed

Stay connected and save AU$70 on Amazon’s Echo Show 8

Amazon discounted the Echo Show 8 by a massive 31%.

Doctors switch to online consultancy amid virus lockdown in India

As the countr­y's tally of virus infect­ions stands at more than 165,000, with 4,706 deaths­

John David Washington Didn’t Tell His Father Denzel He Was Becoming An Actor Until He Was Cast In ‘Ballers’

John David Washington's turn to acting was a big surprise to his father. In the new Esquire, the former football player and "Tenet" star reveals that he didn't tell his famous father, Denzel Washington, that he was pursuing an acting career until he landed a role in the HBO series "Ballers". RELATED: Christopher Nolan Reveals He…

Domestic helps at Noida societies cut off by employers, some forced to beg

“When the lockdown was implemented, I was given Rs 1,600 and told to leave. Now, no one is hiring... we do not know when we will get jobs again,” said Bibi, who used to work at four houses but was only paid her dues by two employers.

One soldier tests positive for coronavirus, total infections at 53

An Army soldier has tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections among military population to 53, the defense ministry said Friday. The soldier, stationed in the border town of Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, underwent a COVID-19 test upon returning from vacation, as his parents were suspected of contracting the virus. Later, they also tested positive. He took a bus back to his base...

How Maharashtra coped with COVID-19 in May

At the month of May, the COVID-19 outbreak only accelerated further in the state of Maharashtra.

NBCC saddened by Tuensang fiasco

Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has expressed its sorrow over the Tuensang fiasco. 

Aspiring beauty queen, 20, who shed 10st reveals she struggled with body dysmorphia and still saw a 'fat girl in the mirror' after first losing weight

Tori White, 20, from Liverpool, described herself as 'chubby' when she was younger and tipped the scales at 17st at her heaviest. She struggled with body dysmorphia.

Buyanga receives 'death' threats from baby mama's dad

BUSINESSMAN Frank Buyanga has received what sounds like death threats by his baby mama, Chantelle's father, Lawrence Muteswa.The threats could spark more discom...

Vivo X50 Pro full specifications and pricing leaked

Vivo is all set to unleash the Vivo X50 5G and Vivo X50 Pro 5G smartphones on June 1 in China. Yesterday, a Chinese tipster had leaked the specifications of the Vivo X50 smartphone. Another tipster has shared an image on Weibo through the specs of the X50 Pro have been revealed. The leaked image …

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has the challenging task of linking all the series lore together

Between the two distinct story eras of Assassin’s Creed, there is a bridge that needs to be built. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, plans to don a high visibility vest and get busy with some story-based construction.

EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Scope for a test of 121.00

The march north in EUR/JPY remains unabated and it has already left behind the 119.00 yardstick. The cross is now flirting with the key 4-month resist

UK Seizing £150 Million From Dormant Accounts Proves Why We Need Bitcoin

Less than a week ago, the Government of the United Kingdom ‘unlocked’ £150 million from dormant accounts to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic. While it

Akande harps on importance of feedback to Buhari administration

President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has constantly maintained a proper interaction with Nigerians in the implementation of its policies...

'Already engaged with China to peacefully resolve it': India

NEW DELHI, May 28: India and China have established mechanisms on military and diplomatic levels to resolve border issues through talks, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on the latest standoff between the two Asian superpowers in the Ladakh region."We remain strong in our resolve to ensure India's sovereignty," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said.On Trump's tweet expressing willingness to mediate the ongoing face-off between the two countries, Srivastava said, "We are engaged with the Chinese side to peacefully resolve it," said, replying to a volley of questions at an online media briefing."Our armed forces scrupulously follow the consensus reached by leaders and guidance provided by them in border management," the ministry said.Srivastava said that Indian troops have taken a very responsible approach towards border management. Indian troops are strictly following procedures laid out in bilateral pacts with China to resolve the issue, he added.In the middle of a tense border…

Sex Education season 3: release date, cast, trailer and what we know

What to expect from Sex Education season 3, now that Netflix has confirmed another season is on the way.

Lax reporting of wage subsidy audits will encourage fraud

The Government’s lax approach to monitoring wrongful wage subsidy claims sends a dangerous message, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union.

Covid19 | 1200 samples collected at Srinagar Airport in 4 days

1200 samples collected at Srinagar Airport in 4 days | As many as 16 travellers who arrived at the Srinagar International Airport during last four days have tested positive for Covid-19 even as 1200 samples

Famous tourist sites remain closed as lockdown rules are eased

Visitor to France will not yet be able to see the Mona Lisa, climb the Eiffel Tower or look around the Palace of Versailles.

Rare Red forest fire warning issued

The forest service has issued a rare Red forest fire warning as high temperatures and dry weather look set to persist into the weekend.

In conversation with top cricketing voice Mark Nicholas

Tim Dale Lace sits down with former cricketer and current top commentator Mark Nicholas to discuss his love of South Africa and playing alongside some former SA greats.

Meet the hugely popular Irish Instagram style star that fashionistas can't get enough of

Marianne has a massive 243k followers on the social media platform

Renault to cut 15,000 jobs worldwide, including 4,600 in France: Sources

French auto giant Renault plans to cut around 15,000 jobs worldwide, including 4,600 in France, as part of a two billion euro cost-cutting plan over three years, sources said Thursday. The plan,

Deaths in Tipperary - Friday, May 29, 2020

The late Maire Hickey The death has occurred of Maire Hickey (née Fahey), Savannah House, Ard Gaoithe, Cashel Road, Clonmel, 28th May 2020 peacefully at South Tipperary General Hospital. V...

Tea companies fear losing lucrative Chinese market over border conflict

Over the past five years, China emerged as the third largest importer of Indian tea as demand for the black variety has been soaring there

Beijing calls U.S. bill sanctioning Chinese officials over treatment of Uyghurs a ‘smear’

Zhao Lijian, Foreign Ministry spokesman, also urged the U.S. to stop using the Xinjiang issue to interfere in China

Life Is Strange Dev DONTNOD Expands with New Canadian Studio

Working on a new game

You will NEVER know who got you locked up under Test and Trace system: Fears secrecy could leave programme at risk of pranks or people maliciously naming someone they have not even seen

People identified as having been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus will not be told who has named them when they are asked to self-isolate for two weeks.

NLC to receive £10million in extra funding to help fight coronavirus

Council leader Jim Logue welcomed the funding, with its allocation between areas having been agreed at a meeting of local government organisation Cosla last week.

AP reports 54 new Covid-19 cases, one death

Dozens of positives being detected among guest workers arriving in Andhra Pradesh

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

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

Huawei nova 7i Hits Kenya Stores at KES 30000

The Huawei nova 7i is here. The device will be available in retail stores beginning today. As we expected, it costs KES 30000. We have since discussed its offerings, and we know it is in a dangerous segment that is also served by other competitors. The discussion is more of a comparison alongside Samsung Galaxy […]

Facebook takes on Twitter with Venue, a ‘second screen’ companion for live events

Facebook’s R&D group, NPE Team, is launching Venue, a new app for engaging fellow fans around live events. This is the third new app to launch this week from Facebook’s internal team focused on experimenting with new concepts in social networking. With Venue, the company aims to offer a digital companion for live events, starting […]

1,018 patients discharged as MOH tweaks criteria; 373 cases yesterday

A total of 1,018 Covid-19 patients were discharged yesterday, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced a change in its discharge criteria. All patients assessed to be clinically well and no longer infectious by day 21 of their illness will be sent home without having to...

The best hotels for all-inclusive holidays in the Caribbean, including private island resorts and treehouses

An expert guide to the best all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, including the top places to stay for family holidays to the Caribbean and adults-only resorts.

Owners warned to keep dogs cool during hot weather

A dog welfare charity has warned owners to keep their pets cool during the hot weather.

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

US government weighs in against trans girls competing on girls' teams

Allowing transgender girls to compete in girls' sports leagues is illegal and could mean schools allowing the practice lose federal funding, the US Education Department ruled in a letter made public on Thursday.

Credit guarantee scheme: No immediate 100% payments to banks if MSMEs default

On the face of it, the guarantee scheme is a great deal for banks as there is no risk of losing money. But in reality, it is going to be a tough task for banks to get the full guaranteed amount from the guarantee corporation

World's largest all-electric plane completes its maiden flight

The modified Cessna flew for 30 minutes over Washington state in the US

View: On the economics of not dying

The White House has dealt with expert warnings about the risks of reopening by accusing the experts of conspiring against the president. Asked about that Columbia study suggesting that earlier action would have saved many lives, Trump responded that “Columbia is a liberal, disgraceful institution,” and he falsely claimed to have been ahead of the experts in calling for lockdown.

10% of diabetics die within days of coronavirus hospitalization – study

'The presence of diabetic complications and increased age increase the risk of death,' the researchers say in a statement

Karnataka wants fewer flights from 5 high-risk state

Delhi, which was earlier considered a high-risk state has been removed from that category The State Government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights from five high .

Twitter now calls out US President Donald Trump for glorifying violence, restricts his tweet

Just days after it fact-checked one of the tweets made by US President Donald Trump, Twitter has now called out another of his tweet for glorifying violence and has hidden it behind a public notice.

South Dakota reports 5 COVID-19 deaths, 77 cases

South Dakota has reported five new deaths from COVID-19 on Friday, along with 77 new cases, according to the Department of Health.

Co Kildare road closure over next week

Road resurfacing

Riverside County hospitals accepting COVID-19 patients from Imperial County

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

New facilities planned for Kilcock sports club

Development

MT announces 8 new cases of COVID, 6 in Big Horn County

The state health department announced eight now cases of COVID-19 out of more than 1,700 tests that were run on Thursday.

'I was close' - Wolves favourite reveals he was denied Aston Villa transfer

The Republic of Ireland joined Wolves in the summer 0f 2009, but he has admitted he could have moved to the Midlands a year earlier

Cruise ship ban extended, effectively scuttling season in Greater Victoria

The cruise-ship season that was forecast to bring more than three quarters of a million passengers to Victoria’s shores — and an estimated $130 million in economic activity — has . . .

Chhattisgarh’s first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi dies, aged 74

Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi died on Friday after battling for life for more than 20 days. The 74-year-old bureaucrat-turned-politician suffered a cardiac arrest.

World leaders warn coronavirus could roll back progress for women

Coronavirus is threatening to undo recent gains made toward gender equality as millions of women and girls are predicted to have unwanted pregnancies and fall into poverty, world leaders said on Thursday.

Trafford Council lends Manchester Airport nearly £13m as part of major loan package

Concerns have previously been expressed about the authority's level of borrowing by its own councillors

Anand Mahindra hates this word and he wants it banned

The business tycoon doesn’t like the sound of ‘webinar’.He even went on to ask his followers on Twitter to start a petition to remove it from the dictionary

When Amber Heard CONFESSED To Smashing A Door Into Johnny Depp’s Head, Clocking Him In The Jaw

Amber Heard has had a tough time in her one and only marriage. The Aquaman actress got hitched to Johnny Depp in 2015. Unfortunately, things between them turned an ugly public affair. Depp also accu

How Formula One’s eSport series is leading the race to adapt to a newly virtual landscape

On Thursday, 12 March, a McLaren engineer tested positive for Covid-19 in Melbourne. By Friday,  the Grand Prix was cancelled, in the nick of time. By the end of that fateful weekend, with lockdown

Women who helped found Black Lives Matter address misconceptions of group

Behind the massive Black Lives Matter movement are black women. As protests over George Floyd heat up, the group's co-founders talk about the importance of their message.

Meet Michigan’s greatest boys high school golfers since 2000

Our top 12 have all won at least one state championship

Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators

Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in

F1 teams may bring a maximum of 80 people to the tracks

Because of the pandemic, teams with significantly fewer personnel will be present on the tracks, in order to limit the chance of spread as much as possible. The FIA has now determined how many men each team is allowed to bring and there are fewer than before. The paddock will therefore be a quiet environment for the coming season.

Surgeon suspended for not giving patient sufficient medical leave

An orthopaedic surgeon has been suspended for eight months for not giving a patient sufficient medical leave. Dr Kevin Yip Man Hing, who practises at Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Clinic in Gleneagles Medical Centre, was suspended last year for a similar infraction -...

Huawei launches IdeaHub to integrate remote working

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Technology giant, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd has launched its latest invention — the IdeaHub targeted to integrate and smoothen remote working. Huawei’s Intelligent Vision and Intelligent Collaboration Technical Sales vice president Pan Yong said the product is in line...

Bitcoin Sells Off At $9.5K Ahead of Trump’s China Response; What’s Next

Bitcoin traded lower on Friday as traders refrained from taking more significant risks amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China.

Charities find new ways of raising money during lockdown

Strip and Dip skinny dip and Cycling Ireland take events online in bid to raise funds

Manila Water Foundation brings WASH amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

While the community quarantine became the "New Normal," many Filipinos still lack access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).  Now more than ever, we need to ensure that more communities apply WASH practices in communities, homes, schools, and health care facilities to help prevent the spread of the virus. Manila Water Foundation (MWF) has the expertise and the experience to bring WASH interventions to where it is needed the most and to help as many Filipinos as possible fight the pandemic.  To immediately respond to the needs of the times, MWF mobilized Php 1.31 million for affected sectors in the country, helping 76 institutions, serving close to 49,000 individuals and deploying 26,506 liters of drinking water to frontliners.   Agapay is a disaster response program of MWF that immediately addresses the water supply and sanitation needs of communities and institutions affected by disasters and calamities. Through monetary and in-kind donations from MWF and its partners, the Foundation was able to provide…

A message from His Eminence Archbishop Makarios on National Reconciliation Week

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia, has issued a message for National Reconciliation Week, which you can read

Perfect Time For Govt To Reignite Campaign To Quit Smoking

“With so many Kiwis now keen to quit smoking, the Government needs to press play on its long-promised public awareness campaign to encourage and support smokers to switch to vaping. World Smokefree Day this Sunday provides the perfect platform,” says Ben Pryor, Co-director of Vapo and Alt New Zealand.

Tesla solves Model Y frozen door handles and charging port with simple trick

It is evident that the Tesla Model Y was designed to be competitive in areas where winter performance is invaluable. This is one of the reasons why the all-electric crossover is the first in Tesla’s lineup to receive a heat pump instead of a resistive heating system, and why the vehicle is designed in such […]

Wedbush Futures Partners with The Small Exchange

Wedbush Futures announced its partnership with The Small Exchange, a new Futures exchange offering smaller, standardized products.

George Floyd protests: Police arrest black CNN reporter Omar Jimenez live on air

Footage broadcast live on CNN showed armed officers handcuffing reporter Omar Jimenez as he was detained with his producer and camera operator while covering protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

900 Acre Solar Farm Agreed for Kent Coast

The government has given a controversial plan for a solar farm the go ahead, with the mammoth 900 acre site set to be the country's largest array of panels by some margin; and requiring the biggest battery we've ever seen too.

Work and wellbeing bounce back during coronavirus crisis

Government measures to arrest the economic impact of COVID-19 have helped stop further job losses and declines in working hours, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.

PS Blog Adds PS5 Tab Amid Imminent Reveal Speculation

Getting ready

Trump takes on social media sites after Twitter dares to fact-check his wildly inaccurate claims

In what can best be described as one of the biggest tantrums ever, US President Donald Trump is taking his fury out on social media sites following Twitter fact-checking two of his tweets and showing his claims to be wrong.

Industria is another alternate-universe FPS to watch

Industria, a first-person shooter set in a parallel dimension

EXCLUSIVE: Staff to be made redundant at Tayside manufacturer after slump in orders

A Tayside manufacturer is to make dozens of people redundant as Covid-19 has resulted in a slump in orders.

Viettel selects Digital Virgo for carrier billing

Vietnam-headquartered Viettel Group signed a global deal with Digital Virgo to deploy its direct carrier ...

Officer in Rajya Sabha secretariat tests positive for Coronavirus; second case in Parliament

The COVID-19 scare has now reached Rajya Sabha Secretariat as an officer and his family members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a source confirmed on Friday.

No proposal before board now, says Voda Idea on Google picking stake in co

The clarification to the BSE by Vodafone Idea comes a day after reports that Alphabet Inc's Google is eyeing about 5% stake in the telecom company.

One more case in Shivamogga

One more positive case of COVID-19 was reported in the district on Friday, taking the tally to 35.According to the afternoon bulletin released by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the patie

The day pop sensation Rihanna left NBA icon Jeff Van Gundy ‘gushing’

Three years later, Jeff Van Gundy can recall his encounter with Rihanna as if it happened yesterday.

'Almost 80% of COVID cases in India asymptomatic'

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said almost 80 per cent of the COVID-19 cases in India are asymptomatic or at best with very mild

It’s imperative to make MGNREGS worksites pandemic-safe

Careful work selection, age-appropriate task allotment, monitoring of social distancing could hold the key

DFS to reopen 88 showrooms today – the full list

The furniture retailer has reopened more of its stores

Up to six Premier League games will be moved to neutral venues

Liverpool's long wait to win the Premier League is likely to be completed at a neutral venue, aft...

India weeds out 27 highly toxic pesticides

Decades of lobbying by rights activists and environmentalists to ban hazardous pesticides in India that are prohibited elsewhere in the world appear to be making progress following a 14 May government ...

Decision support systems: Sifting data for better business decisions

Decision support systems are a subset of business intelligence aimed at helping organizations make informed business decisions based on vast troves of analyzed data.

Bug vacuum captures unidentified flying insects—and valuable data

The third week of May, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists Doris Lagos-Kutz and Glen Hartman venture to a nearby field to set a timer on a smokestack-like device that rises 20 feet into the ...

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→

Trump Says He Spoke to Modi About China Tensions. India Says No.

Did U.S. President Donald Trump speak with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone to discuss the South Asian nation’s border tensions with China?

TECNO’s Spark Talent Hunt is Back, Bigger and Better

Over the years, TECNO has distinguished itself as a people-centric brand. In more ways than we can count, the brand has proven that it indeed cares for Nigerians. Year in year out, they have launched

SA minister hijacked, forced to draw cash

South Africa's deputy minister of home affairs, Njabulo Nzuza, was hijacked by at least two gunmen on Thursday afternoon, police confirmed on Friday.National po...

Adani Power’s subsidiary signs PPA with MMPCL

Adani Power's wholly owned subsidiary Pench Thermal Energy (MP) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL).Pench Thermal, formerly kn

3 shot, including teen boy, outside home in Newark

Police are investigating a shooting that left three people hurt in Newark.

It's Finally Time To Deal With The Clothes You've Cleared Out During Lockdown

The urge to organise the entire contents of our home and wardrobe is stronger than ever as we continue to adjust to life during coronavirus. Maybe you've come over all Marie Kondo as you decide which of your possessions "spark joy", and which need…

Measures aim to loosen Louisiana gun restrictions

Two measures are moving closer to final legislative passage.

Coronavirus impact: Piaggio donates over 11,000 ration kits to auto driver families

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd has distributed over 11,000 ration kits to auto drivers and each kit can feed a family for two months.

Motorcyclist, 28, who mowed down and killed tourist, 45, in front of her 2 sons at double the speed limit jailed

A RECKLESS motorcyclist who killed a tourist after ploughing into her at double the speed limit in front of her sons as she checked a map has been caged. Jack Gough, 28, slammed into French nationa…

COVID-19 attacks and threats on the Police are on the rise

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has thanked Scotland’s communities for the high levels of co-operation shown during this challenging period.

Seven bestselling books coming up after the lockdown

Line your post-lockdown library with these titles

U.S. Can’t Beat Coronavirus, But Americans Can Cope With It

There’s no refuge from Covid-19, but masks, testing improvements and other protections should temper its ravages.

Rice sowing not progressed much after April 10: Agriculture Ministry data

It may be noted that sowing of rice and other kharif crops is being undertaken amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Although farm activities are exempted from lockdown rules, the reasons are not known yet for slow area coverage under rice.

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...

Record number of virus cases, 1,000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil

The South American country has the world's second highest number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases - 438,238 - after the United States.

American facing espionage charge in Russia undergoes surgery

An American on trial for alleged espionage in Russia has undergone emergency surgery.

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...

Akhtar says Dravid is the most decorated Indian batsman

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar picked Rahul Dravid as the most decorated Indian batsman and said he is the one of the toughest

Ian Botham heaps praises on Indian captain Virat Kohli

England cricket legend Ian Botham heaped praises on Indian captain Virat Kohli saying he is the right guy to take the game forward

New Zealanders’ Human Rights Better Protected In New Bill

The law setting out New Zealanders’ basic civil and human rights is today one step towards being strengthened following the first reading of a Bill that requires Parliament to take action if a court says a statute undermines those rights.

Judge apologises over time delays in Det Garda Adrian Donohoe trial

Court

Explained: Trump’s order targeting social media sites

US News: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday targeting legal protections that keep people from suing social media websites. The move foll

Covid-19: MJC recommends that mosques stay closed for another month

The Muslim Judicial Council has recommended that mosques stay closed for another month due to the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Vodafone Idea: No proposal before Board on stake sale to Google, but evaluating various opportunities

The Financial Times had reported that Google was exploring to buy a 5% stake in Vodafone Idea.

Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter has hidden one of President Donald Trump's tweets, after he tweeted just after midnight on Friday a threat to shoot rioters in Minnesota. The protests come following the death of George Floyd, who died after

Ajit Jogi, first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74 in Raipur

He was admitted at Raipur hospital on May 9 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home

Missing Memories of the Universe

With observatories shut down because of the pandemic, the photons that reveal the secrets of the cosmos can’t be recorded or decoded

Learning From The Ups And Downs Of The Stock Market

Thus far in 2020, the stock market has experienced daily moves of 1.5% or more (up or down) 43% of the time. Of the 100 trading days thus far in 2020, 53 have b

N.Flying give a teaser of 'Oh really.' in melody spoiler

N.Flying has revealed a melody spoiler of "Oh really."The teaser above features piano keys along with a spoiler of the melody for the track.…

AUD/USD bulls flirt with 200-DMA, around 0.6660 region

The AUD/USD pair climbed to session tops, around the 0.6660 region in the last hour, with bulls making a fresh attempt to extend the momentum beyond t

ICSI to conduct online classes for CSEET aspirants

The online classes will begin from June 1. The CS Executive exam will now be held on July 17

Why Twitter labeled Trump’s tweets as misleading and Facebook didn’t

Twitter took a novel approach to challenging the president, but Facebook chose not to follow

Tracking Robert Karr's Joho Capital Portfolio - Q1 2020 Update

Robert Karr's 13F portfolio value decreased from $671M to $386M this quarter. Joho Capital decreased Microsoft, Global Payments, and Floor & Decor Holdings duri

National Strategy For Careers And Employability Is The enduring Solution Grant Robertson Is Seeking

In announcing the Covid Income Relief Payment this week the Hon. Grant Robertson stated the Government is also considering an “enduring solution” to support New Zealanders experiencing job loss beyond the current crisis. The Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ) welcomes this news but also asks: where is a National Strategy for Careers and Employability that would underpin such an initiative?

Express FC name Isaac Mwesigwa as new CEO

Wasswa Bbosa has also agreed to take the head coach role on permanent basis.

KPIT Technologies expects 15 pc dip in Jun quarter revenues

The business should stabilise in the second half of 2020-21 as the world comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic, its co-founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Kishor Patil told .

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 ...

EU's De Rynck: No appetite on EU side to revise mandate on fisheries

"It is a tall order to get an agreement on fisheries by the deadline," Stefaan De Rynck, senior advisor of Michel Barnier, Chief EU Negotiator for Bre

Committee for Ballarat webinar explores economic recovery post COVID-19

While the path to economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic remains uncertain, leaders are looking to identify and capitalise on new opportunities for regional Victoria.

Goldman’s Eccentric Couch-Surfing Trader Plans a Credit Fund

Not many Goldman Sachs partners seek out citizenship in a tiny Caribbean island to speed through airports. Ali Meli wasn’t your typical Goldman partner.

Premier League football: How to watch the restart for free without Sky Sports

Sky Sports is showing 25 matches of the Premier League football restart for free, and this is how you can watch

Metal Hammer podcast #117: Paul Gray remembered

On the new Metal Hammer podcast, we pay tribute to late Slipknot bassist Paul Gray on the 10th anniversary of his death

Plex lets you host virtual movie nights with remote friends and family members

There are third-party extensions like Scener that allow us to watch content from Netflix, HBO, and other services together while staying apart during

Plex lets you host virtual movie nights with remote friends and family members

There are third-party extensions like Scener that allow us to watch content from Netflix, HBO, and other services together while staying apart during

Stunner Intervenes In DJ Towers & Mr Styllz Fight.. This Is What He Said

DJ Towers & Mr Styllz Fight... Here's What Stunner Said. Stunner has taken a more mature and peaceful approach by telling DJ Towers and promoter

American Airlines Flight Attendant Banned from Wearing Face Shield Despite Being Effective Protection Against COVID-19

A flight attendant claimed that she was not allowed to wear a face shield because it does not fit in with American Airlines' 'image standards.'

EUR/CHF: Base completed with next resistance at 1.0710/17 – Credit Suisse

The EUR/CHF short-term trend has accelerated to the upside, with key resistance seen at 1.0710/17, ahead of 1.0772/88, per Credit Suisse. See: EUR/CHF

Mike Wallace Is Here review – rose-tinted chronicle of a journalistic giant

The tough-talking newsman is the subject of a doc that rattles out the greatest hits while overlooking his murkier moments

UK’s Project Birch revives age-old problem of ‘picking winners’

State aid policy must stand on its own merits and not be muddled up with Covid-19

Temple research suggests new way to prevent abdominal aortic aneurysm therapeutically

The main thoroughfare that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the abdomen is known as the abdominal aorta.

Feds won't mandate refunds

The federal government is not committing to a bailout of the Canadian airlines sector - but is also not planning to require air carriers to refund ticket holders for the flights cancelled during the COVID pandemic as some consumers have requested.

Four die in Niger road crashes - The Nation Nigeria

The Niger state Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that four people died in five road traffic crashes

Students protest cuts to Sydney University's arts and social science faculty

About 8 per cent of courses across the university's arts and social sciences faculty will be cut according to early estimates.

How can light supercharge the future of data?

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

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

Watch some of the oldest surviving footy vision from City Oval

BALLARAT Swans have released some of the earliest vision recorded of an Australian Rules football match. The Swans worked to digitise footage of the club's 19...

Public Works Department resumes work at major project sites in Tamil Nadu

Officials say finding workers for the various projects is a challenge during the lockdown, as many have left for their hometowns

Ahead of remaining Class 10 and 12 exams, CBSE cautions students against unscrupulous persons impersonating board officials

The Board has advised schools and students to remain alert and report such matter to local police.

Sharjah residents warned against misuse of balconies

Municipality launches campaign to educate public about need to keep them safe and clean

Employers say the interpretation of state of emergency regulations a threat to businesses

-Senior Council Raymond Heathcote arguing on behalf of the group of employers says there's no doubt that President Hage Geingob declared the COVID-19 State of Emergency with good intentions but was ill-advised ending up making irrational decisions.

Show will go on at Japanese Derby despite coronavirus

The countdown is on for one of the most prestigious horse races in Japan, as the clock ticks down to 3:40 p.m. on Sunday, when the Japanese Derby will be r

25 years on: Glory for Ajax and the Bosman ruling which changed European football

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Learn how to blend your own gin at home with Sling Shot Gin School

Cheers to learning something new in lockdown!

What's in the law protecting internet companies - and can Trump change it?

REUTERS: U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a federal law known as Section 230, which protects internet companies like ...

Nigeria yet to receive ventilators from US — a month after Trump’s promise

The federal government says it is yet to receive ventilators from the US.

Facebook: Trump's Social Media Order 'Will Restrict More Speech Online, Not Less'

Twitter has not yet publicly responded to the order

'Saudi Arabia committed to work with others to address pandemic global impacts'

Al Jadaan highlighted the actions that the G20 has taken to respond to the health, economic and social challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former US V-P candidate, wife test positive for coronavirus antibodies

Former Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine and his wife Anne have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.

Again, Twitter flags Trump tweet, says it’s ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter on Friday flagged a post by US President Donald Trump on the unrest in Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'. - Foreign

Shani dev aarti lyrics in English – Jai Jai Shri Shanidev Bhaktan Hitkari

Shani dev aarti lyrics in english - Here is complete jay shani dev aarti, shani aarti lyrics - Jai Jai Shri Shanidev Bhaktan Hitkari, also know benefits of

Dominic Cummings' trip to Barnard Castle results in searches for accommodation in the market town surging by 160 per cent

There are several highly recommended guest houses, B&Bs, Airbnbs and hotels in the market town - and just nearby is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Britain.

Insane Street-Legal 1993 Humvee Slantback Comes With M2 Machine Gun

The upcoming GMC Hummer will share very little with its military ancestors. For starters, GMC's new off-roa...

Mommy-To-Be Gigi Hadid's Most Stunning Selfies That Prove She's The Prettiest Of Them All

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik started dating around the end of 2015, since then they have had an on and off relationship. Gigi Hadid confirmed her pregnancy on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon recently and we just can't keep calm about it. Here are some gorgeous selfies of Gigi. Take a look.

Covid-19 creating chaos on many fronts

WITH the global death toll now more than 360,000 and still rising, the Covid-19 pandemic is creating health, ethical, social, business, economic and political chaos.

Google Makes Sharing Plus Codes Easier in a Push To Simplify Addressing System Globally

Two years ago, Google open-sourced Plus Codes, a digital addressing system to help billions of people navigate to places that don't have clear addresses. The company said this week it is making it easier for anyone with an Android device to share its rendition of an address -- a six-digit alphanumer...

Unique ETFs With Downside Protection | Part 1 - SWAN ETF

SWAN ETF is a means of participating in the upside of the S&P 500 (not by 100%) while limiting your downside significantly. Think of this as a treasury fund wit

Film Schedule "in Flux" as San Fran Eyes Reopening After 'Tenet,' 'Mulan' Dates: Analyst

"Given the continued uncertainties around reopening timelines, capacity restrictions and moviegoer responses, we remain cautious on the pure-play exhibitors," says B. Riley FBR's Eric Wold.

Rodney Scott talks barbecue, new Alabama restaurants, overcoming COVID-19

Those who ordered Rodney Scott’s barbecue at the Market at Pepper Place Memorial Day weekend may not have realized it was the James Beard Award-winning chef and Barbecue Hall of Fame semifinalist himself loading their cars with ribs and pulled pork.

The fight for ‘Anglo-Saxon’

Racists use it to bolster their ethnohistorical myths, but historians and archaeologists should not abandon the term

Microsoft discounts Surface Pro 7 with bundles including Type Cover keyboard

These Surface Pro deals offer high value bundles with free keyboards and a range of configurations to choose from.

Biotech Startup Aims to Make Use of Humanity's Genetic Outliers

pacopico writes: A startup called Variant Bio has quietly been going around the world for the past couple of years, looking for genetic outliers. We're talking about people with super high metabolisms, amazing eyesight, the ability to hold their breaths for really long times. Variant wants to sequen...

Wehrlein not interested in midfield F1 return

Pascal Wehrlein appears to have withdrawn his support for a potential new Formula 1 team.

Here's 12 More Minutes From Outriders

People Can Fly's co-op shooter, Outriders, has a lot of allusions with Destiny 2. So if you're looking for another looter game in your life, here's some more gameplay broadcast this morning....

GPS supporting Dr Mahathir’s return to power? Sheer lunacy, says Wan Junaidi

KUCHING, May 29 — Santubong Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today rapped a blogger for trying to shake the stability of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin-led government by spreading rumours that members of Parliament (MPs) from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) have turned their backs...

Vodafone Idea Denies Reports Of Likely Stake Sale Talks With Google

On Friday, Vodafone Idea shares rose 12.71% to Rs 6.56 apiece on the BSE on reports of a likely stake sale deal with Google.

These Are The Cheapest iPhones You Can Buy Right Now

Buying a new iPhone doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank, and I firmly believe that most people don’t need to spend $1,500 or more on the latest and greatest model. In the video above, I compare the three cheapest iPhones that Apple currently sells....

Flu season is bad news for Covid-19 severity, scientists warn

Worsening the situation, are the country’s extreme socioeconomic disparities, which threaten the survival of vulnerable communities.

Trump weighs in on Minneapolis protests, threatens more violence

President Trump threatened to send the National Guard into Minneapolis, where the National Guard has already been activated and deployed by Gov. Tim Walz (D), in a tweeted response early Friday to the chaotic protests, fires, and looting in the Twin Cities. "These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won't let that happen," Trump tweeted, referring to the violent death that sparked three days of protests, so far. "Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!" ....These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020 On Monday, a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeled on Floyd's neck for nearly 10 minutes after handcuffing him in a forgery investigation. Floyd…

Vasan requests Tamil Nadu government to expedite desilting of canals

Tamil Maanila Congress president G.K. Vasan requested the Tamil Nadu government to expedite the process of desilting canals in the seven Cauvery delta districts ahead of the opening of Mettur dam on J

Volkswagen T-Roc Black Edition Launched, Know what is Different from the Standard Model? -

Volkswagen has introduced a new trim variant of its T-Roc SUV which is available for sale in the international market.

A third teenager has been charged following a disturbance in south Manchester

Police responded to reports of a disturbance in Longsight earlier this week

KCR launches last phase of Rs 1 trn Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation project

The project is designed to lift as much as 180 thousand million cubic feet of water from the River Godavari

Ford expected to unveil new COVID-19 testing strategy during daily briefing at Queen's Park

Premier Doug Ford is expected to unveil the province’s new COVID-19 testing strategy during his daily briefing at Queen’s Park this afternoon.

Twitch Prime announces five free games for June

Twitch Prime users will be able to claim five new, free games throughout June, with the current free offers close to ending.

iQOO 3 gets a price cut, now available for Rs 31,990 in India

The offer will be applicable on all iQOO3 variants starting May 29 till June 15, the company said in a statement

How the New EU Visa Rules Affect Africans

Ten years after it introduced the Schengen visa, the European Union has finally updated the rules of application, introducing a few changes in a bid to facilitate the procedures while at the same time enhancing security. The new rules affect everyone who needs to apply for a Schengen visa to enter the borderless European zone, which means most of the third-country citizens. “Our procedures for visa applications have not changed since 2010, and we just needed to update them to make them less cumbersome, but keep the same level of security,” EU spokesman Adalbert Jahnz told DW. Fort most travellers

PruPay Building Text-Based Payments System with PayPal

Payments technology company PruPay has teamed up with Paypal to develop a text-based payments system, allowing merchants to request one-time payments from customers.

Another returning resident tests positive for coronavirus in Leyte

An OFW from Hilongos town in Leyte province tests positive for the virus. The patient is the latest of 3 returning residents confirmed with the virus in the Eastern Visayas

P2P Lender Archover to Begin Offering New Secured Lending Again, According to Charlotte Marsh, MD at ArchOver

Charlotte Marsh, managing director at ArchOver, a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform supporting SMEs business borrowing, has argued that the COVID-19 outbreak

The 20 best romance movies on Netflix

Looking for a good date night movie or just a fan of romance? We have you covered.

Alison O' Connor: Time to question our ludicrous obsession with the Leaving Cert

Of all the things I will be missing next week, the intricate details of what was contained in the first few Leaving Certificate examination papers will not be one of them, writes Alison O'Connor

Hundreds of topless youths surrounded by knickers and bottles at waterfall 'rave'

Knickers and nappies were found at the site, as disabled toilets were broken and bus shelters used as urinals, as young people flouted lockdown and social distancing rules

Ex-CBN director lauds MPC over interest rate reduction

A financial expert, Dr Titus Okunrounmu, has commended the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for reducing the interest rate by one-percentage-point from 13.5 per cent.

COVID-19: Indian Mumbai Naval Dockyard Builds Ultra-Violet Sanitisation Bay For Workers

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Navy has dominated news headlines for developing in-house tech equipment to minimise the risk of the coronavirus infection from...

HomeKit air-purifier goes on sale in US on June 15; new Onvis HomeKit camera

The HomeKit-compatible air-purifier from Vocolinc will go on sale in the US from June 15. The Vocolinc PureFlow Air Purifier had previously been put up for pre-order in Europe. The company says it’s also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant … HomeKit air-purifier Vocolinc made the announcement in a Facebook post Meet the smart, sophisticated, […]

Buhari came to ‘steal, kill, destroy’- Fani-Kayode - The Nation Nigeria

A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the five years of President Muhammadu Buhari as “disastrous...

Excluded from pandemic pay

More than 250,000 health, social services and corrections employees in British Columbia are receiving “temporary pandemic pay” for working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. But a local court clerk doesn't know why her and her coworkers haven't been included.

Health DG: 103 New Positive Covid-19 Cases, 66 Discharged & No Deaths Today

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Coronavirus Scotland: Puppy farm dealer snared at Scots port with 13 tiny pups as one dog put to sleep

A PUPPY farm dealer was snared at a Scottish port with 13 tiny pups – with one of the dogs having to be put down. Now bosses at the Scottish SPCA are urging the public not to buy animals onli…

Vanadium Miners News For The Month Of May 2020

Vanadium spot prices were flat in May. Vanadium market news - New battery tech revives vanadium interest. Vanadium company news - AMG commits $140m for construc

Google Maps made easy: How to search and share your location even without an address

Google has announced that it is making it easier for Google Maps users to share Plus Codes with others.

Ravi Zacharias memorial: Pence, Tebow celebrate Christian apologist's life and legacy

The popular author, speaker and founder of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) spent the greater part of his life defending Christianity.

Lockdown shopping: Chocolate chips, frozen pizza up, energy bars nosedive

Americans bored at home during the coronavirus lockdown are rediscovering their love of baking and cooking, reversing a decades-long trend that has reshaped the grocery store experience.

Proposed USCIS furlough could impact tech firms

Following the national lockdown which was announced in the US about two months ago, application and petition receipts have dropped to half, impacting the ability of the agency to continue to function effectively. The USCIS relies primarily on income from visa processing to keep itself running.

MSNBC Reporter Claims “Protests” Aren’t “Unruly” as Building Literally Burns Behind Him

Look behind you!

I've been living with MS for 10 years now and remote working during Covid-19 is a huge help

Niamh McCarron says people with chronic illnesses and disabilities have been asking for remote working for years, often getting told that it can’t be supported, for a whole list of reasons.

Indian Dancing Duo ‘Bad Salsa’ Steals The Show On America’s Got Talent With Their Electrifying Performance-VIDEO

Indian dance pair ‘Bad Salsa’ wowed everyone on the premiere of America’s Got Talent season 15, and received a standing ovation from the audience as well as the judges. The video is going viral on social media, you just can't miss it!

3,000 owners of Cheltenham Festival winner Pentland Hills told he has leg injury

Trained by Nicky Henderson at Seven Barrows, Pentland Hills won the 2019 JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, but disappointed at this year's event

Minnesota native Pete Hegseth reacts to riots: The state has 'no strong leadership'

Fox News contributor Pete Hegseth said on Friday that there is no strong leadership in Minnesota to squelch the Minneapolis riots that have raged after the killing of George Floyd.

How to Keep Your Pets Safe on the Road [Infographic]

With restrictions easing in some parts of the country, many Aussies will be planning holiday drives in the months ahead. If you're bringing a furry friend along for the ride, there are some health and safety issues you need to be aware of. This infographic from Holden goes through the basics....

Shorter 5-day course of remdesivir works as well as 10-day: Gilead study

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Gilead Sciences Inc, which has suggested that a shorter treatment duration could extend limited supplies of its drug ...

Aquaculture industry set to be a boon for Northern Australian economy

Northern Australian aquaculture is set to increase its production five-fold to exceed $1.34 billion in value and produce more than five times its current volume of fish, prawns and other seafood products ...

New York City Mark Hotel to reopen on June 15

The Mark Hotel will officially open its doors on June 15. Inspired by English poet Alexander Pope and illustrated by French artist Jean-Philippe Delhomme, the announcement for The Mark's reopening restores and enlivens some much-needed optimism and anticipation. An oasis of peace, luxury and quiet elegance on Manhattan's Upper East Side, The Mark is back with the superlative services and amenities the property is known for, as well as a renewed focus on the safety of its guests, employees and

China’s Kashmir Move: The Great Geopolitical Puzzle of South Asian Chessboard

“We will not attack unless we are attacked. But if we are attacked, we will certainly counter-attack”. –Cited by Chinese Foreign Ministry(2020) .Mao Zedong After scraping of Article 370 in August previous year China has emboldened its stand on raising the Kashmir issue twice in United Nations joining many international countries in the unprecedented criticism […]

View from Wales captures mood for global calendar change with Six Nations start date

It was felt the set February/March Six Nations date would scupper the global calendar, but Wales boss Gareth Davies suggest change is now likely.

Ronald Koeman: I realise I'm lucky after heart scare

The coach had a heart attack but is in good shape after the incident

Petey the Gargoyle returned to Nanaimo home

Petey the gargoyle is back on his perch at a Nanaimo home. The 45-kilogram concrete figure had been taken overnight Wednesday from his spot on the corner of a deck on Nicol Street. Nanaimo RCMP. . .

We will challenge compilation of new voters register – NDC

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the Party will challenge the Electoral Commission’s decision to compile a new voters register.

Kerry GAA in mourning after death of Barry Clifford

Tributes have been pouring in for the popular Derrynane clubman

Good Morning Britain guest snaps at host Ranvir Singh to 'get facts right' over Dominic Cummings row

The ITV presenter was left visibly surprised by political commentator Iain Dale's response

Falana-led coalition blames FG, states for rise in COVID-19 cases

The Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), a coalition of over 70 labour and civil society organisations (CSOs), has blamed governments at all levels for the spike of the disease in the country.

The X Factor’s Lucy Spraggan shows off her weight loss as she celebrates 10 months sober

LUCY Spraggan celebrated 10 months sober with a non-alcoholic beer and shared a photo of her stunning transformation with fans. The former X Factor star looked radiant for the revealing snap that s…

The X Factor’s Lucy Spraggan shows off her weight loss as she celebrates 10 months sober

LUCY Spraggan celebrated 10 months sober with a non-alcoholic beer and shared a photo of her stunning transformation with fans. The former X Factor star looked radiant in the revealing snap that sh…

Trump is desperate to punish Big Tech but has no good way to do it

Trump's executive order shows how little power the president has over Silicon Valley.

Marko Grujic states it is still a dream to play for Liverpool

Marko Grujic has told Liverpool’s official website that it is still a dream of his to pull on a red Liverpool shirt and made it abundantly clear that is where he sees his future – as he continues to impress on loan at Hertha Berlin. Liverpool fans tuned in to watch Hertha’s clash against RB […]Marko Grujic has reiterated that he sees his future at Liverpool and stated it is a dream to play for Jurgen Klopp's side.

Fusion restaurant dishes up support amid pandemic

A fusion restaurant has dished up support to some of those most in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lautaro Martinez will sign for Barcelona but only once this happens

Lautaro Martinez will sign for Barcelona but only once this happens

Zoom Stock Is the Tesla of Video Communications

If you think Zoom Video Communications is overvalued, has no moat, and has security issues, just remember that these are all issues Tesla had to overcome as well to deliver amazing shareholder returns.

Interior minister Avakov reacts to gang shootout in Brovary

The official blames local authorities for corruption in distributing commuter bus transportation quotas between carriers.

India’s virus deaths top China's as hot spots shift to poorer nations

India is the latest country whose coronavirus death toll has topped the number of lives lost in China, where the pandemic started, as hot spots shift to de

Learn to set up two-step verification in WhatsApp

“You should never share your WhatsApp verification code with others,” WhatsApp says.

Efforts taken to ensure safety of Sabah people amid Covid-19 pandemic, not to curb freedom, says CM

KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — The various efforts taken by the state government to contain the Covid-19 pandemic in Sabah were not meant to limit the freedom of the people in celebrating any festivals, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. Instead, he said, those measures were taken to...

Clementine Ford cancels application for council grant in wake of controversial tweet

The City of Melbourne will not be issuing controversial commentator Clementine Ford with a $2800 writing grant. Lord Mayor Sally Capp revealed on Friday night that Ford, who has come under fierce c…

Kokua Line: Rushing off to Las Vegas means isolation upon return | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Question: With Vegas opening up Thursday, will I have to quarantine when I get back?

Will it be a flood or a trickle when Hawaii restaurants reopen? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Owners will soon find out whether diners will rush back or be cautious when the ban on dining inside restaurants is lifted a week from today.

Portugal’s once-booming tourism collapses due to coronavirus

LISBON, May 29 — Portugal’s once-booming tourism sector collapsed in April as lockdowns to contain the spread of the coronavirus grounded flights and kept visitors from the country’s largest market Britain away. The National Statistics Institute (INE) said in its flash estimate today the...

Woman apologises after pet cat gatecrashes live video championing mental health

The naughty moggie features in a heart-warming thank you video from good causes to players of The Health Lottery

Mother who's raising her son, 5, as gender fluid is slammed by Britain's Best Parents viewers for 'forcing him to be a girl' because she didn't want a boy

Viewers slammed Joana, from Exeter, over her parenting style as she appeared on Channel 4's Britain's Best Parent last night, with some questioning her 'gender fluid' approach.

1 dead, 8 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun on Friday said that one person died while eight others sustained injuries in a multiple accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Thursday.

PDI-P politician receives 'light' sentence in KPU bribery case as key suspect remains free

Also on Thursday, KPK prosecutors indicted KPU commissioner Wahyu Setiawan for accepting bribes from PDI-P politician Harun Masiku and West Papua Governor Dominggus Mandacan in two separate cases.

₹32.86 crore allocated for horticulture farms in Virudhunagar

Drip and sprinkler irrigation facility to be provided under Central scheme

6-Year-Old Is An Instagram Sensation Because Of His Chiseled Physique

It is not every day you come across a 6-year-old with a 'chiseled physique' so it is understandable why internet users are stunned by Arat Hosseini.

Aston Villa agree key relegation decision with the Premier League - reports

Aston Villa news - Dean Smith and his players are set to resume their Premier League season on June 17

Pakistan resumes international flight operations

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Finca Cortesin issues invite to golfers

Golfers have the opportunity to enjoy one of Europe’s premier luxury golf experiences again after Finca Cortesin reopened for business following the Covid-19 lockdown. The award-winning championship course in Andalusia, southern Spain, reopened exclusively to members on May 25, while visitors are being invited to book and play from Monday, June 1. All players are being asked to observe the social distancing and Covid-19 measures that have been put in place. Finca Cortesin has hosted numerous high-profile tournaments since opening in 2006

PS5 DualSense controller may get wireless charging and extra buttons add-on

Seems there are still secrets to be revealed about the DualSense gamepad.

How to develop accurate and efficient methods for audiovisual content management

Audiovisual media content is not only an essential tool for communication and entertainment, it is also seen as a useful source of modern history. To enable everyone to benefit from such informative documents, ...

Adorable orphaned fawns

Two fawns have been rescued after a cougar killed their mother on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.

7 5G Stocks to Buy for the Future of Telecom

Sure, many investors are still obsessing over the coronavirus, but it's time to invest in the future. That's why these 5G stocks are buys now.

Boy raises more than £1k for hospital charity by singing ahead of Clap for Our Carers event

Josh Morton frequently receives treatment at Bristol Children’s Hospital

Ajit Jogi, first CM of Chhattisgarh, passes away

Ajit Jogi had served as the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh from 2000 to 2003.He had suffered cardiac arrest and was on ventilator support for three weeks

Keel of new nuclear icebreaker laid at Baltic plant

Keel of new nuclear icebreaker laid at Baltic plant

Inertia and the power grid: A guide without the spin

The power grid is evolving to include ever-higher levels of wind and solar generation—which do not provide inertia, historically a key source of grid reliability. Should system planners and operators ...

Tough words, little drama, familiar champ in virtual bee

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

Ukraine 2020/21 soybeans crop, export seen rising -traders union

KIEV, May 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine is likely to increase its soybeans harvest and exports in the 2020/21 season due to a higher yield, grain traders union UGA said on Friday.Ukraine is a traditional soybeans exporter but this week made its first soybeans imports in many years and industry sources said such deals could be repeated in future if domestic output continues to shrink.UGA said in a report Ukraine was likely to harvest 4.225 million tonnes of soybeans this year, up from 3.713 million in 2019.The yield could rise to 2.5 tonnes per hectare from 2.35 tonnes.

Leeds City College ‘I’m In’ campaign supports students and staff in lockdown

As part of the I’m In campaign, Leeds City Colleage have put in place a number of stimulating activities and resources to provide mental health support

Lockdown 4.0 May Be Last Of Its Kind; Economic Revival Is Now Everybody’s Priority

We should see June as the transition month for a changeover from Lockdown 4.0 to Revival 1.0.

Hunger, economic downturn amid COVID-19

"The bad news does not end there."     The bad news just doesn't seem to stop coming. The latest survey by the Social Weather Stations shows that the number of Filipino families who experienced hunger nearly doubled in the first quarter. This is a worrisome development after two-and-a half months of lockdown in almost the entire country due to the coronavirus.

Nepali Sherpa wait, grow potatoes as Himalayas remain closed due to coronavirus

Had it not been for the coronavirus, Nepali climbing guide Tashi Lakpa Sherpa would have been on Mount Everest now, guiding clients and trying to add another feather in his cap - a ninth ascent. But

Working from home: 15 tips from someone who’s done it for 22 years

How to make working from home really work for you

Apple Store targeted with suspicious package that turned out to be apples

A suspicious package left outside an Apple store in Portland turned out to full of plain old apples.

Karnataka on alert over locust invasion

Entomologist says Amphan may have changed the wind direction leading to change of route

Woman's hack for keeping flies out of kitchen - and it doesn't cost anything to do

A woman has shared the simple way she has managed to stop flies buzzing around in her kitchen during the days and it didn't cost her a single penny

Ex-Indiana prisons worker charged with murder in stabbings

INDIANAPOLIS — A former Indiana Department of Correction worker is charged with murder and other offences in the stabbing earlier this month of three people, two of them fatally, according to documents released Friday during a hearing. Kristen L. Wolf, 28, of Madison, is charged with murder in the May 11 stabbing deaths of Victoria …

G Herbo & Lil Uzi Vert Go Back And Forth On "Like This"

G Herbo calls on Lil Uzi Vert To pad his 'PTSD' deluxe edition with the new banger 'Like This.' In late February, Chicago rapper G Herbo dropped off the most powerful album of his career thus far in PTSD, a project that explored trauma as felt by many young men and women in his situation. And while ...

Adam Nathaniel Furman's Democratic Monument is a colourful concept for town halls

Adam Nathaniel Furman's Democratic Monument is a proposal for UK town halls that would feature bright tiles and a diverse mix of architectural styles.

Germans cook more in coronavirus crisis, turn away from junk food

HAMBURG (Reuters) - Many Germans cooked more meals themselves during the coronavirus crisis and also used more fresh ingredients rather than processed foods, the food and agriculture ministry said on Friday.

Starling Scores $49 million From Its Investors

Starling, a United Kingdom-based digital bank, has raised $49 million in a funding round led by its investors Merian Chrysalis Investment Co. and Harald McPike.

Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Test Samples & Chew Them Up In Meerut, Watch Video

Oh, no!

'Man City can win another treble this season' insists EPL legend Jamie Carragher

EPL club City are well-placed to win the UEFA Champions League according to Jamie Carragher.

Govt to fill 2000 Panchayat Accounts Assistants' posts

The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, gave a go ahead to the recruitment of 2000

The Royal Family's pastry chefs share recipe on how to make Victoria sponge cake

It's the exact same recipe enjoyed by Queen Elizabeth II herself.

Ajit Jogi, Chhattisgarh's first chief minister, passes away at 74 in Raipur; 'state lost its father,' says son Amit

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi died in Raipur on Friday after prolonged illness, doctors said.

PSA Forum returns on June 2

The two-part, Tuesday session will have two of the country’s top sports officials in Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William ‘Butch’ Ramirez and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino taking their turn discussing the current and future state of Philippine sports amid the global pandemic.

Northern Trust Enters Strategic Alliance with BlackRock

Northern Trust has, as part of its continuing strategy to provide integrated products and technology, today entered into an alliance with BlackRock .

Key legal issues to answer when sports makes a comeback

There are a lot of challenges that Philippine sports needs to hurdle to get back on its feet

DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase

Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday issued guidelines for stakeholders like pilots and engineers on how to deal with locust swarms, saying they pose a threat to aircraft in the critical landing and takeoff phase of a flight.

Renault to slash about 15,000 jobs in €2bn cost-cutting plan

Carmaker eyes production cuts after fall in demand during coronavirus crisis

A sneak peek inside today's New Vision - May 29

Uganda's big stories and across the world.

Swimming groups urge Northeast governors to allow reopening of pools: 'Swimming will save lives'

Northeast swimming organizations are calling on their governors to reopen facilities for swimmers amidst the coronavirus pandemic. 

Maxus releases teaser of next generation pick-up concept

The new pick-up from Maxus looks very promising and futuristic

SEGA of America joins indie games showcase Guerrilla Collective

SEGA of America has announced that it will be participating in the upcoming indie video games showcase which is titled the Guerrilla Collective. The event is a huge three day gaming event and begin…

NZR confirm return of Farah Palmer Cup for 2020

A full 13-team Farah Palmer Cup has today been confirmed by New Zealand Rugby (NZR), with the season to kick off in August.

Connacht confirm 12 players are leaving at the end of June

The exits of Colby Fainga’a and Robin Copeland to France were already known but Andy Friend has now confirmed the names of 10 others leaving Connacht.

Review Of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan To Restart

The Department of Conservation (DOC) and Ngāi Tahu in consultation with the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board have agreed to start a new review of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan.

FG to use hotels, schools as isolation centres

Our Reporters The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said the Federal Government would require hotels and school dormitories as quarantine and isolation centres because of shortage of hospit...

Foreign returnee, another test positive in Mysuru

A foreign returnee and an inter-State traveller tested positive to COVID-19 in Mysuru on Friday.This is the first case of an international traveller contracting the disease on return to Mysuru.The 28-

Survival Horror Game ‘Maid of Sker’ Delayed to July

Developer Wales Interactive has announced that their upcoming folklore-inspired horror game Maid of Sker has had another delay. Originally, the game was set to be released Q3 2019, but was pushed back to June of this year. Now, the game will be pushed back again into July for its PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC […]

Ten-year-old Nigerian girl writes two books

Anissa Moses-Saromi, a 10-year-old Nigerian, has debuted two short-story collections titled 'Because I Am' and 'Ricky's Ridiculousness'.

Trailer Accident on Thika Superhighway Causes Heavy Traffic [VIDEO]

Motorists using the Thika Superhighway were left stranded after a trailer hit the rail guards and...

Sensex rebounds 224 points from day's low, Nifty at 9,580; ONGC top gainer, jumps over 5%

Sensex jumped 224 points on Friday, driven by gains in HDFC, ITC and HUL despite weak cues from global markets.

CBSE cautions people against fictitious officials

CBSE advised its students, teachers to remain vigilant to save themselves from being cheated.

The Biggest Party In Kyrgyzstan Continues To Splinter Amid Infighting

Kyrgyzstan's largest party, the Social Democrats, suffered a rift last year amid an internal feud of its most prominent members and now another section has split from the main party just months before parliamentary elections.

Time For A Batselfie

Vincent Ménier is an artist at EVE Online developers CCP, who has previously worked on stuff like Fortnite.

Leaves hospital, found dead

A man who walked away from Royal Columbian Hospital Sunday in a hospital gown and slippers was found dead in Burnaby Thursday.

COVID-19 quarantine centres brace storms of complaints

All of the 1463 stranded returnees from Chennai who arrived Dimapur on May 22, were despatched to various quarantine centres at Dimapur and Kohima.

Probing the secret forces of pericytes

Leiden researchers found a way to measure the tiny forces exerted by pericytes, one of the most elusive, hard to research cell types, which occur in tiny blood vessels. Building on this fundamental science, ...

GU-Q scholars examine most pressing issues of COVID-19 crisis

Top scholars from Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) in the fields of history, political science, ethics, Gulf studies, and theology have come together to examine the most pressing issues of the COVID-19 crisis through a series of virtual panel discussions hosted by GU-Q’s Dean, Dr. Ahmad Dallal.

Modi’s Rs 21 lakh cr package not enough; industry says govt needs to do this for companies to survive

Given the major disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the industry has asked for increased government spending, direct cash transfers to consumers, and deferment of taxes.

'Back Water' takes you on a canoe trip through a most unlikely wilderness area

The documentary "Back Water" redefines wilderness — and what it looks like, smells like, and feels like for the humans exploring it.

Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Reducing Legal Protection for Social Media Platforms

Following a feud with Twitter.

Trump targets social media with executive order to limit liability protection

The White House has called on the FCC to regulate whether social media are liable for content posted on their platforms. An executive order issued by President Donald Trump instructed the Commerce Department to start a consultation at the FCC on enforcing part of the Communications Decency Act, a law from 1996 that protects online platforms from liability for user content. Trump claims some social media may not be protected by the law, as they have gone beyond 'good faith' efforts to remove objectionable content and started stifling free speech. 

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.

Eliud Kipchoge, Noordin Haji Ranked Among Africa's Top Disruptors

The publication revealed that the ranking of Africa’s Top 50 disruptors was based on innovation, disruption, and....

Meghan McCain Keeps Pregnancy Details Out Of ‘Social Media Cesspool’ To Protect Unborn Child

‘The View’ star has asked for privacy. Meghan McCain has chosen to keep the details of her pregnancy quiet to protect her unborn child from what she called the “social media ...

Even a dubious Warren Buffett can’t stop this crypto-world casino czar

Justin Sun has founded one of the largest blockchain platforms, Tron, in 2017 and turned it into a virtual Las Vegas with gambling apps. Hes rubbed shoulders with Apple Inc. and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. founders, hired celebrity endorsers like the late Kobe Bryant and drawn accusations of plagiarism, which he has denied, more than once.

Ranveer Singh just wore an EXPENSIVE blue cap at home and it costs more than our entire summer wardrobe

Well, considering the fact that the actor loves flaunting expensive brands, we tried to dig deeper into the cap he flaunted and this is what we found

Before lockdown, Juhi Chawla spotted in Bandra

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

NBA star Damian Lillard spars with NFL analyst over 'spoiled an entitled brat' remark

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and former Detroit Lions quarterback-turned-ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky sparred on social media Thursday.

Goldfinch acquires 80% of Vesta for $125 million

Venture capital firm Goldfinch Partners has spent $125 million to acquire an 80% stake in fraud protection and e-commerce payments outfit Vesta.

Barcelona have made a decision that could harm them for years to come

Barcelona have made a decision that could harm them for years to come

A new horizon for vibrational circular dichroism spectroscopy

Vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) spectroscopy is an extension of circular dichroism spectroscopy into the infrared and near-infrared regions where vibrational transitions occur in the ground electronic ...

Shoef*cker: Bangkok man confesses to sexual relations with stolen flip-flops

There’s no law against a good foot fetish, nor is getting freaky with some fetching flip-flops a crime – unless you happen to steal hundreds of them to make love to without consent Police in northwest metro Bangkok said today that a...

Federal Court: Appeals court erred in concluding Exposto’s case a mundane case involving drug mules

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Court of Appeal erred in concluding that Australian national Maria Elvira Pinto Exposto’s case was just one of the mundane cases involving drug mules mounting the defence of innocent carrier, the Federal Court ruled. In her 33-paged judgment dated March 26, Chief Justice...

EastEnders star thinks it was a mistake to increase soap to four times a week

Patsy Palmer has opened up about why she believes EastEnders should've never increased their weekly transmissions.

Will you be the first Dh50m Emirates Loto winner?

Next draw scheduled for 9pm tomorrow

Hundreds of families enjoyed a fun-filled night under the stars in lockdown

Excited participants sang by a virtual campfire and toasted marshmallows as they were wowed by the NLBigCamp, organised by the council’s community learning and development (CLD) team.

Check out top industry-oriented courses offered by Swayam

Have you wondered what kind of courses are there on the platform? Which ones are right for you? If yes, then we have got you covered. Here is the list of most unique courses offered by Swayam from across fields.

Michael Jordan, Steph Curry, Charles Barkley and all the other big names we would want to see tee it up with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson

There will be more marquee matches involving Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. So we decided to make up our dream matches.

Delta inagurates 100-bed CACOVID treatment centre

Delta State Government has inaugurated a 100-bed isolation/treatment centre at the Permanent Orientation Camp of the National Youth Service..

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 ...

Research explores the impact of invasive grasses on South Texas landscapes

Scientists writing for the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management say several exotic grass species once grown in South Texas for livestock forage and erosion control have expanded from the areas where they were planted and have become invasive. They now are reducing the region's biodiversity and the habitats available for wildlife.

A roadmap for effective treatment of COVID-19

Researchers from the US Food and Drug Administration have reviewed the available scientific literature on COVID-19 and systematically outlined key immunological factors underlying COVID-19 disease severity. Based on these factors, the researchers indicate a range of approved and available drugs, as well as drugs currently under clinical investigation, as possible candidates for treatment.

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.

New streamlined assay can improve prenatal detection of alpha-thalassemia

In a report in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published by Elsevier, researchers describe a rapid, accurate novel assay for nondeletional alpha-thalassemia genotyping based on one-step nested asymmetric PCR melting curve analysis, which may enhance prenatal diagnosis, newborn screening, and large-scale population screening.

Researchers examine data to identify optimal vasopressor treatment for rare type of stroke

Results of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) study assessing the most commonly used medications for raising blood pressure in patients with nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a rare type of stroke, have been published in Neurosurgical Focus by scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

$50k donation for healthcare

Kelowna Chevrolet has made a $50,000 donation to the Our Students, Your Health campaign.

Assessing cancer diagnosis in children with birth defects

In this study, led by Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, researchers provide a better understanding of cancer risk in children with birth defects.

Job-seekers targeted in upfront fee scam

Recruitment firm claimed farm workers needed criminal background checks

Two-Mile-Borris' Blackcastle Farm sausages for Aldi from this Sunday

The amazing 1% fat  beef sausages will be on sale from this Sunday for a week as part of Aldi Grow project

Apple’s Deirdre O’Brien in Top Five of Inaugural ‘Queer 50’ Business Leaders List

Apple's VP Deidre O'Brien was named at number of five in Fast Company's first-ever 'Queer 50' list - the highest-ranked tech exec.

4607 stranded citizens have reached Nagaland till date

 Staff Reporter/Correspondent 

Star Wars Battlefront II Is The Second Free PlayStation Plus Game For June 2020

If you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber, then you already know that it is already time to scoop up the free monthly games as we about to start yet

Coronavirus: 6 More Deaths Reported, 39 Cases

6 more people with Coronavirus have died in the Republic.

FALSE: Malunggay and kamias tea cure for COVID-19

While some home remedies may alleviate symptoms of COVID-19, WHO says there is still no registered cure for the disease as of May 29

Severe thunderstorms with gusty winds expected this afternoon

The National Weather Service says there is a risk for severe weather from early this afternoon through the early evening, including the p...

Doctor Who writer reveals he filled in for Matt Smith for iconic cameo scene

And they say time travel isn't real.

Parade of Homes Spring Festival starts Friday in Oklahoma City area

EDMOND — The Parade of Homes Spring Festival, delayed for a month because of the coronavirus, kicks off Friday. Nearly 100 new houses will be open free to the public from 1 to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday, and again June 5-7. Parade books are at OnCue locations. Details and maps to the houses are at https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/. New houses will be open across the Oklahoma City area, from Edmond to Norman and from Yukon to Choctaw, but the featured community is in Edmond: Cross Timbers, which has three neighborhoods — the Ridge, the Lakes, and Creekside — on the south side of Covell Road between Sooner Road and Coltrane Road.

Fast Train Varna-Sofia Derails, No Passenger Injured

The fast train № 2602 from Varna to Sofia derailed in the section between Levski and Pordim after a motorist made an attempt to go though railway level crossing when it was closed and crashed into the first carriage of the train. No passenger or train staff have been injured.

Barbicide and seduction tips from the man who cut Elvis’ hair

Even in the '80s he was an 'old time' barber. Getting a haircut in those days was an act of trust, an egalitarian exchange.

Apple tops wearables Q1 growth, but wristbands, hearables lead the segment

The International Data Corporation (IDC) report says smartwatches and basic ones registered a decline in growth, which was offset by wristbands and hearables.

Overnights: Republic Bharat rules Indian news genre again in UK

Republic Bharat returned to the No.1 position amongst Indian news channels on Thursday, according to exclusive data obtained by BizAsiaLive.com. Republic Bharat delivered a share of 0.05%, followed by Aaj Tak, ABP News and NDTV 24×7 with 0.02%. News18 rated zero. Republic Bharat’s strongest timeband was between 21:00 and midnight with an average audience of […]

Will Trump dispute the 2020 election results? His tweets this week suggest so

Trump’s attack on mail-in ballots raise the possibility that, if he loses in November, he would reject the validity of the voteUnhinged as it may be for the president to accuse, without a scintilla of evidence, a morning television host of murder, that particular conspiracy theory was not the most disturbing

Ukraine starts opening borders with neighbouring European countries as Lockdown further eased

Monitoring Desk: Ukraine has started opening borders gradually with neighbouring countries as Lockdown further eased. Six checkpoints have resumed their operations at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. According to a report of the Ukrainian News Agency posted by Dasha Zubkova, the Press Service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has stated that in Chernivtsi region, the following border checkpoints resumed their operations: Mamalyha-Kryva, Kelmentsy-Larga (railway), Kelmentsy-Larga (automobile), Sokyriany-Oknytsia. In Odesa region, the border checkpoints that resumed their operations are Mayaky-Palanka-Udobne. As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on May 20, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine decided to resume operation of 66 border checkpoints at the border with the European Union and the Republic of Moldova. On May 28, the number of new Covid-19 cases in Ukraine rose by 429 over May 27 to 22,811, and the number of deaths rose by 10 over May 27 to 679; at the same time, after a one-day growth, the…

Minneapolis protest misinformation stokes racial tensions

CHICAGO — The false social media posts started just hours after protesters first began chanting and carrying banners around the Minneapolis neighbourhood where George Floyd, an African American man, died handcuffed in police custody. “The cop who killed George Floyd,” Facebook and Twitter users claimed, wrongly identifying a man pictured laughing alongside President Donald Trump …

New Years Day share neon-tinged video for Skeletons

New Years Day release video for their Unbreakable track Skeletons: “It’s clear to me that Skeletons is a favourite among the NYD fan community," says Ash Costello

Manchester United's tiniest supporter Jagger

Adorable Jagger is our cuddly dog of the week.

The President Versus the Mods

President Trump’s taking aim at Twitter for fact-checking his tweets is part of a long tradition upheld by aggrieved internet trolls. The stakes are high.

Ndlozi challenges ‘PR and media-obsessed’ Lesufi to ‘come to the Vaal, the schools are not ready’

The EFF MP says the toilets at Kutlo-Tharo Secondary are in an extremely bad state and that the school is not ready for reopening.

ITBP cop dies due to cardiac arrest in J&K's Rajouri

An Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) man died due to cardiac arrest in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir last night, officials said today. Quoting

Deaf mum makes masks with plastic window over the mouth to allow lip reading

A deaf mother identified as Justine Bate is inundated with hundreds of orders from care homes after designing face masks with a plastic window over the mouth.

GSMA, O-RAN Alliance join-up as operators tipped to jump on tech

The GSMA and O-RAN Alliance became the latest organisations to announce joint efforts to help ...

Raspberry Pi 4 Now Available With 8GB of RAM, 64-Bit OS

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Labour ministry to provide free skills training to job seekers registered on National Career Service portal

The training will encompass modules on corporate etiquette, improving inter personal skills, making impactful presentation including other necessary soft skills needed by the industry. The training module is available in two languages, Hindi and English, on the NCS portal.

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,

Tractor used to rescue pony from ditch

The pony was handed over to a vet

Chloe Ferry reveals plans for at-home bar and cinema as she extends plush North Tyneside house

Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry is extending her North Tyneside home to house a bar and cinema

Maritime Bulletin Daily May 28 – 29

Accidents • COSCO supertanker in distress off South Africa, Indian ocean UPDATE • 3,000-TEU container ship aground, Indian ocean UPDATE • COSCO Panamax bulk carrier aground again, Parana river UPDA…

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 …

Vodafone Great British Tech Appeal Will Redistribute 10k Phones and Tablets to Those in 'Digital Poverty'

Vodafone is has announced that it's partnering with Barnardo's for the Great British Tech Appeal, to get 10,000 phones and tablets to the people that need them most.

Suspended Cop Lawrence Njue Lays Bare His Tribulations, Accuses Police Commission Of Defying Court Orders

The National Police Service (NPS) commission is once again on the spot over unfair treatment of its officers.In the latest incident, Lawrence Njue, who served as an Administration Police Constable

24 more Filipinos abroad get coronavirus; total at 2,845

The Department of Foreign Affairs records 4 more deaths, raising the coronavirus death toll among Filipinos overseas to 340

Minister to join in chamber event

Minister for International Trade Greg Hands will be taking part in a Black Country Chamber of Commerce online Zoom event on Friday, June 5.

Exposing the deep underbelly of CSGO hacks and its thriving community

Hacking has grown exponentially in CSGO, and it seems like it has become a million-dollar industry.

Stirling area recycling centres to reopen next week with reduced capacity

Household waste and recycling centres at Polmaise and Callander are to reopen to residents from Monday, June 1.

‘7 Miracles’ film: Experience Jesus in virtual reality

Now you can experience the miracles of Jesus in virtual reality.

Teacher, four others killed as gunmen attack Plateau community

James Abraham, Jos Five people have been killed by gunmen who attacked a food joint in Miango Community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was learnt that the victims were eati...

Ha Sung Woon gets ready to rock in 'Twilight Zone' teaser images

Ha Sung Woon gets ready to rock in 'Twilight Zone' teaser images

Nearly half of ecommerce searches on Google drive no traffic

Retailers are finding organic search is not generating the same volume of traffic as before.

Now China says Wuhan wet market was NOT the origin of the coronavirus pandemic but it may have been the site of a 'super-spreader' event

Genetic evidence has confirmed that the virus originated in Chinese bats before it jumped to humans, but the exact location of the transition is unknown.

Janhvi Kapoor or Khushi Kapoor: Who rocked the checkered pants look better?

Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor are one of the most adored siblings in Bollywood. The sisters are currently under quarantine with their father Boney K

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...

Riots Erupt in Paris Suburb Following Death of Motorcyclist Hit By Train

A night of violence and rioting erupted in a Paris suburb following the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist which was blamed on police.

Grimes is selling a piece of her soul as art in online exhibition

The musici­an and mother to X Æ A-12 is litera­lly sellin­g 'a piece' of her soul origin­ally priced at $10 millio­n

5 Reasons to Play Black Desert Online

Combat this good doesn’t belong in an MMO.

It’s No Longer Trump’s Economy, It’s Covid-19’s

Trump’s re-election chances depend on how, where and when the pandemic affects the economy.

10 scary things that happened on live TV

From a haunted doll, to a talk show possession, to a running shadow - these moments on television caused a stir and concerned viewers at home.

Two men die after late night ‘incident’ at Inverness flats as forensic cops scour scene

TWO MEN have died after an alleged incident at a block of flats in Inverness. Emergency services raced to the scene in the Hilton area of the city after the alarm was raised around 11pm last night.…

Algarve satisfied with capacity for beaches in the region

The president of the Algarve Intermunicipal Community (AMAL) has expressed his satisfaction with the indicative figures for the capacity on the beaches of the region, in the context of the covid-19 pandemic.

Zombie fires erupt in Arctic

May 29 (UPI) -- Zombie fires -- blazes that have smoldered underground in the Arctic after last year's fire season -- have erupted above the surface in Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Russia, threatening the burn thousands of acres this season, scientists said.

Out Of Job Because Of MCO? IKEA Damansara Is Now Hiring Part-Timers!

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Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Reveals “Shelley” Roadmap, Speaks on “Systematic” Approach

Cardano’s much-awaited Shelley protocol is going live soon. The protocol has spent years in development, and has been ardently awaited by fans of Cardano and ADA, its native currency. 

BharatPe’s card-accepting machinewith zero MDR may go live in June

Merchant payment and lending network company BharatPe is working on a card-accepting machine with zero MDR, which is likely to go live by next month. “BharatSwipe will be our card machine. It will be

Asia Today: S Korea has another 39 cases linked to warehouse

South Korea on Saturday reported 39 new cases of the coronavirus, most of them in the densely populated Seoul area where officials have linked scores of infections to warehouse workers.

Building Water System Challenges Following COVID-19 Closures

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

Man City fixtures should suit Pep Guardiola if they can clear early Arsenal hurdle

Manchester City are set to take centre stage when Premier League football returns and should be more used to the upcoming demands than most

Ace Hood Drops His Fourth Independent Project "Mr. Hood"

Ace Hood was made for this, releasing his fourth independent project with features from Jacquees, Slim Diesel, and more. It's hard not to love and respect Ace Hood. The 32-year-old has been hustling for years, making some classics along the way and representing Florida rap to perfection. Recently, t...

Chhetri warns players on abuses in empty stadium

CNN Reporter Arrested, Released Covering Protests of Floyd Death

A CNN reporter and his crew were arrested and released by police in Minneapolis early Friday, after a night of continued protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was handcuffed on the ground while police knelt on his back and neck.

B&M garden and DIY sales soar during lockdown

Dozens of discount stores closed during the coronavirus crisis have now reopened

Rising waters close launches

Rising lake levels have forced the closure of all boat launches at the north end of Kalamalka Lake.

Arsenal make contact to sign £60m striker ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United

Arsenal are fearful of losing Aubameyang!

Government poised to announce Austria GP decision

A decision about whether F1's 2020 season can restart in Austria is now imminent.

President Buhari pleads debt cancellation for African countries

President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with financial institutions and developed countries to cancel the debts of needy countries, especially those in Africa.

UK to open 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's UK passport holders

An estimated 300,000 Hong Kong residents were granted British Nationals (overseas) passports before the territory was handed back to China in 1997.

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.

Indian Gov't Sources Deny Trump's Claim He Talked to Modi Over Border Stand-off With China

New Delhi (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate between India and China in the ongoing border stand-off, but India refused the offer the...

One identical twin caught Covid-19 related Kawasaki disease and the other didn't

Five-month-old Leia Godwin developed a rash and swolled glands in reaction to coronavirus, but her twin Thea was 'healthy and happy'.

Locust attack in Mumbai video not true, says officials

Locust attack in Mumbai video not true, says officials: Videos of ''locust swarms'' in Mumbai went viral on social media on Thursday, prompting authorities to clarify that no .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Asia’s pension reforms call for a multi-pillar approach

As life expectancy continues to increase, with people born in developed countries since 1997 now having a 50-50 chance of living beyond 100 years1, pension systems are faced with handling retirements that could last in excess of 40 years.

Glasgow garage boss flogging cheeky ‘wee f*nny’ number plate – and it could be yours for £25,000

A GLASGOW garage boss is selling his prized W33 FNY number plate – and it could be yours for a cool £25,000. Matt Kandola has spent the last five years with the cheeky plate on his R35 Nissan…

Fashion Label Issues Apology After Maanvi Gagroo Slams Them For Fat-Shaming & Using Her Pictures Without Permission

The fashion label has also removed the advertisement which promoted fat-shaming. Maanvi had lashed out at them for using her picture in the advert without her permission.

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...

Why Twitter Censored President Trump's Tweet About The Minneapolis Riots

As we all were last night, President Trump was watching

Renders reveal that the canned Pixel 4a XL would’ve had two cameras

All rumors suggest that Google will only release the Pixel 4a in one size, even though there is some evidence that the company initially also worked on an

Lorraine Kelly's lovely gesture to care home workers who have been separated from their families

'What you're doing is absolutely brilliant'

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Two million jobs could be lost by changes to the furlough scheme, experts warn

BRITAIN will be hit by as many as two million job cuts if the chancellor makes cuts to the furlough scheme, experts have warned. Rishi Sunak is this afternoon expected to announce employers will ne…

Charlotte Crosby brags of 'living the life' during lockdown after accusations she broke rules

Charlotte Crosby opened up about what she's been doing during lockdown in an interview with FUBAR Radio

How To Find out whom you’re Talking to the most on WhatsApp

Want to find out whom you are talking to the most on WhatsApp? Check out the best method to find out whom do you talk with the most

Land acquisition to be made easier in Uttar Pradesh

Continuing his efforts to promote industrialisation in the state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has now issued directions to amend.

Man stabs brother to death over soft drink

Deji Lambo One Chisom Eze has allegedly killed his 19-year-old brother, Henry, during a fight over a bottle of soft drink at their place of residence on Johnson Street, Alaba area of Lagos State. ...

Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air while covering Minneapolis protests

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early this morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs. Black reporter Omar Jimenez had just shown a protester...

Kelly Brook travels to ‘Great Dixter’ for This Morning segment leaving Eamonn Holmes blushing over ‘innuendo’

KELLY Brook travelled to “Great Dixter” on This Morning today – leaving Eamonn Holmes blushing. Husband and wife duo Eamonn and Ruth, both 60, were forced to explain Dixter is the…

AMD Stock May Look Weak, but There’s Still Lots of Opportunity

It’s had a great run and there’s now evidence of better things to come, but AMD stock investors need to respect a good defensive game first.