Time Out - January 31 - Sporting greats, Dates and a Quick Quiz Blitz to kick-start your day

Time Out - January 31: kick-start your day with a potent mix of Irish News Past Paper stories, On This Day events, Sporting Birthdays, Sport on TV and a Quick Quiz Blitz ...

Listen: Weekend Best Bets podcast covering racing, football, NFL, darts and Six Nations

Host David Ord is joined by Matt Brocklebank, Paul Higham and Chris Hammer to preview a wonderful weekend of sport.

Ireland U21 international leaves Manchester City as Waterford complete double swoop

Tyreke Wilson and Matty Smith have joined the Blues.

Gheorghe Hagi's son joins Rangers on loan

The 21-year-old Ianis will be with Steven Gerrard’s side until the end of the season.

Rugby rumours and transfer news: Wasps lock wanted in France; Saracens back departs; Newcastle Falcons secure key players

All the latest rugby rumours and transfer news and gossip from around the Gallagher Premiership

Let Waddle Dee Have An Apple, You Monsters

Waddle Dee is very expressive for a creature with no mouth.

'Evil' Season Finale: Michael Emerson on Leland Townsend and That Twist

"Evil" star Michael Townsend talks motivations for his bad-guy character Leland Townsend, and gives us his hot takes on those plot twists.

Fish of the week: fish on the fly

What to do to give you the best chance of catching salmon this season.

All the Mysterious Forms Joe Alwyn Takes in Taylor Swift’s Documentary

Taylor Swift does not say much about her relationship with Joe Alwyn in her new Netflix documentary Miss Americana. The singer says her relationship is private and has helped her in finding a more “normal” life. Alwyn, an actor, only appears once.

Jameela Jamil Turned Down An Invitation To Party With Leonardo DiCaprio & The Reason Is Shocking!

Actress and activist Jameela Jamil turned down an invitation to party with Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, so she could smuggle steaks out of an A-list bash.She said the drama happened at her "fir

Dundalk Schools bring robots to life at Vex regional finals in DkIT

VEX Robotics Challenge

Dundalk schools bring robots to life at Vex regional finals in Dundalk IT - Talk of the Town

Robots sprang to life at Dundalk Institute of Technology this week as more than 200 students and teachers showcased their Vex Robotics projects while competing in the VEX regional finals. For the second year in a row, fifteen primary and secondary school teams from Louth, Meath Monaghan and Dublin competed in the VEX Robotics Challenge,...Read More→

Leading women in their fields gather for major seminar in Tipperary

Aspire to Inspire event for Nenagh

Eco-friendly ideas win students first place in Lego League competition

The innovation competition, held in Devon County Hall in Exeter, was part of the South West division of the Lego League

Devon Ability Games bring inclusive sport to North Devon

They will be taking part in a variety of events including archery, sitting volleyball and new age curling

Indian Women’s League | Kenkre posts a 3-1 win over Bideh XI

Soumya Guguloth broke the deadlock, before second-half strikes from Jyoti and Puja Karmakar gave Kenkre FC three points.

I-League: Struggling Aizawl FC face Real Kashmir at home, resurgent East Bengal look for another win

Seventh placed Real Kashmir will take on bottom placed Indian Arrows in Kolkata.

National table tennis | Sathiyan and Sharath present a picture in contrast

Sutirtha advances; Injured Archana exits

Sathiyan, Sharath present a picture in contrast

Sutirtha advances; injured Archana exits

QSL: Al Khor snatch point against Al Ahli as Umm Salal hold Al Arabi

Al Khor snatched their second equaliser right at the death to hold Al Ahli to a 2-2 draw in Week 14 of the 2019-20 QNB Stars League at the Al Ahli Stadium yesterday.

Watch Leonard Cohen read "The Only Tourist in Havana Turns His Thoughts Homeward" (1965)

“I was in Havana in 1961 during the Bay of Pigs invasion fighting on both sides,” said the great Leonard Cohen in 1965 before reading this fantastic satirical poem he wrote while in Cuba. It’…

Ghent's godlike glory, horror at sea and Britain goes baroque – the week in art

Ghent completes a magnificent restoration, Marc Bauer follows Hokusai and Géricault to sea, and a coffee controversy brews at the Tate

Watch Josh Homme Rollerskating In The Bizarre New Desert Sessions Video

The video for Desert Sessions' Easier Said Than Done is… just… we have no idea.

Jeet Thayil: ‘The last book that made me laugh? A book of poems by Narendra Modi’

The poet and novelist on the literary merits of the Indian Prime Minister and changing his opinion of TS Eliot

Three-year-old's viral ‘Dinosaurs in Love' song to be released as charity single

Fenn Rosenthal, aged three, went viral for her song Dinosaurs in Love, which will now be released on Spotify.

Heavenly blossoms

Flowering gardens have long inspired Indian culture, mythology, literature and art

Mushrooms: The Art, Design and Future of Fungi at Somerset House – A celebration of humanity’s great, unsung alliance

Somerset House delves into our complicated relationship with these... things (neither plant nor animal) in its new exhibition Mushrooms: The Art, Design and Future of Fungi.

A feather in his cap: An interview with Deepak Dalal on his Feather Tales series

Deepak Dalal hopes that his latest series will create a connection between children and birds and get the youth involved in conservation efforts

The Marrakech Beat Hotel Festival Brings Art, Music, Food and History Together

Step back in time with a trip to Morocco.

Third edition of Olam in Kerala capital to offer a range of products and workshops

Olam, beginning on February 1, brings fun, food, music and sales to one venue

Here's the lineup for tonight's Graham Norton Show

From Lewis Capaldi, to Margot Robbie, Jim Carrey and more The Graham Norton Show is back tonight with another stellar lineup. 

Jim Carrey Sings A Song For Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya received a rare and exclusive gift from Jim Carrey. RELATED: Margot Robbie Is A ‘Massive Nerd’ For ‘Harry Potter’ Carrey dropped by "The Graham Norton Show" couch on Friday to join fellow guests Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith and Margot Robbie. Carrey heaped praise unto Kaluuya and then shared a little secret with him.…

9 Shows To Watch On Netflix If You Miss 'Friends'

Call it the one where Friends left Netflix on Jan. 1, leaving fans without the Central Perk crew that had been there for them since the '90s. Sure, saying goodbye to Ross, Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, and Joey (again!) wasn't easy, but at least…

Parasite named film of the year by London critics

Bong Joon Ho was also named director of the year.

Bo Burnham Had a Hard Time Just Holding Coffee Cups While Filming 'Promising Young Woman'

Sundance 2020: The YouTube star and "Eighth Grade" director had lots of nerves in his biggest film role yet

Robbie Imagines a Crossover with Her Harley Quinn and Phoenix's Joker

Birds of Prey's Margot Robbie apparently doesn't think her version of Harley Quinn would get along with Joaquin Phoenix's Joker.

'Birds of Prey' twitter reactions: Margot Robbie's impresses as Harley Quinn; netizens are all praise for the film

After a stunning performance in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' alongside the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, Margot Rob

Harley Quinn and Birds of Prey Actually Considered Shooting With a Real Hyena

Despite looking at an actual hyena for Harley Quinn's pet, the Birds of Prey team decided the animal would be too difficult to film with.

Hope more men watch female-led movies like Birds of Prey: Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie is returning as Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), on which she also serves as producer.

F9 Trailer: Cena's Character Revealed, and a Complete Mind-F--k Of A Return

F9, the ninth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise, has released its first full trailer featuring John Cena in a shocking role.

Design Guidelines for Contemporary Tropical Architecture

from San José, Costa Rica, shares his contemplations for a free expressive code for tropical architecture. However, deepening and broadening this...

Design Guidelines for Contemporary Tropical Architecture

from San José, Costa Rica, shares his contemplations for a free expressive code for tropical architecture. However, deepening and broadening this...

How is New Zealand’s landscape changing?

January 31, 2020

Landcare Research: How is New Zealand’s landscape changing?

New Zealand’s land cover is constantly changing. This week sees the release of version 5 of New Zealand’s Land Cover Database (LCDB), which details these changes, helping us to understand how the way we are using our land is changing.

Simplifying simple sequence repeats

Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are regions of DNA with high diversity, and they have long been a mainstay for botanists examining the genetic structure of plant populations. However, as the cost of sequencing ...

Design Guidelines for Contemporary Tropical Architecture

from San José, Costa Rica, shares his contemplations for a free expressive code for tropical architecture. However, deepening and broadening this...

Design Guidelines for Contemporary Tropical Architecture

from San José, Costa Rica, shares his contemplations for a free expressive code for tropical architecture. However, deepening and broadening this...

How is New Zealand’s landscape changing?

January 31, 2020

Landcare Research: How is New Zealand’s landscape changing?

New Zealand’s land cover is constantly changing. This week sees the release of version 5 of New Zealand’s Land Cover Database (LCDB), which details these changes, helping us to understand how the way we are using our land is changing.

Simplifying simple sequence repeats

Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are regions of DNA with high diversity, and they have long been a mainstay for botanists examining the genetic structure of plant populations. However, as the cost of sequencing ...

One of the oldest bald eagles ever recorded just crashed through a man's window

The eagle that smashed through a Wyoming man's window was bearing a leg band from 1989.

I Went for a Run and Saw Settlers Took Over a Spring Near a Palestinian Village

My love for morning runs led me to Ein Qinya, a small, beautiful village bordering Ramallah and hemmed in by the Israeli settlement of Dolev. I found out that the settlers have taken over one of the springs that Ein Qinya is known for, and is located on lands belonging to a Palestinian family ■ Post #5

‘A Quiet Place: Part II’ Super Bowl Spot: The Monsters Aren’t The Only Things To Be Afraid of This Time

Watch the big game spot for A Quiet Place Part II right here, and try to keep your voice down.

Opinion: The 'Resilient Newfoundlander’ saves the day: Lessons from the storm of the century

Citizens coming together to help one another is great, but it’s not a substitute for government-led leadership

Man performs Moonlight Sonata for 61-year-old elephant

Paul Barton (previously at Boing Boing) plays the piano for elephants and has been at it for many years. Here he is performing Beethoven’s Quasi una fantasia, the Moonlight Sonata, for an old…

Everything you need to know about Bees in Minecraft

Bees have landed on Minecraft and brought with them new game mechanics, new blocks, new food, new redstone functionality and we explore them all.

This little owl was found in a ditch, but her reason for being there was a surprise

A rescued owl nicknamed Plump had to go on a diet so she could fly again.

Learning to live by the Maramataka: Pēpuere

The blue moki are running and the tuna are returning to the sea. We're entering the fifth phase of summer. Ngā mihi o te wā e te whānau! We are in the ninth lunar month of Pēpuere and at the end of the summer phase Matiti Kaiwai, moving to Matiti Raurehu. Kaiwai, the fourth phase, indicates the mid

Space is incredible, but too many games are missing the point

Comet me bro.

Star Wars Battlefront II BB-8 update rolls out on Monday, the Age of Rebellion revealed

The delayed BB-8 update for Star Wars Battlefront II will be rolling out on Monday, 3rd February after being halted by a last minute bug earlier this week. The update will also see the Age of Resistan

Watch: Mumbai Police’s clever (and funny) anti-honking initiative features a ‘punishing signal’

Mumbai police used a decibel meter that increases the duration of the red light at a traffic signal when sound levels cross 85 decibels.

How Do Voices Come Out Of Our Mouths?

We can all communicate in lots of different ways – using our hands to gesture or sign, writing letters, typing text messages, drawing pictures or even sending emojis....

All Travellers in the Beijing Metro will be Checked for Fever

All passengers at all metro stations in Beijing will be checked for fever as a measure for the preventionof the spread of pneumonia caused by the new virus. This was noted in an official statement by the management, TASS reported.

Coronavirus: 400 Indians to be airlifted from Virus-hit China

China has imposed a lockdown in the city following the outbreak of the virus

Do you struggle to run for a bus because you're unfit? It may be because you weighed less than your peers at birth, scientists find

Researchers at Sweden's Department for Global Public Health found that for every 1lb (450g) of weight at birth, fitness levels increased by 34 per cent in adults.

Re-Markle-ble resemblance: Meghan lookalike offers to be royal substitute

An Instagram account by an American woman who bears a resemblance to the Duchess of Sussex has gone viral and she has jokingly offered to fill in as a royal substitute for Meghan.

Prince Philip, 98, goes to Sandringham estate shooting party just weeks after hospital stay as son Prince Charles drives to join him

Prince Charles drove a truck to a shoot this morning on the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, while Philip (pictured) was seen later on being driven to visit the Queen.

What Does It Mean to Have a Serious Drinking Problem?

Alcohol was my stress reducer, my reality fighter, the conferrer of artificial joys. It was also wreaking havoc on my life.

‘Sad’ veterans send Brexit Day love letter to EU on White Cliffs of Dover

The emotional video message was projected on to the Kent landmark which provided a welcoming sight for soldiers returning from Dunkirk in 1940.

Gerry Duggan's Cable Smells Like (Mutant) Teen Spirit

Writer Gerry Duggan discusses Marvel's new Cable series, whose inspirations include X-Men (of course), Archie Comics and '80s action movies .

Driver injured as lorry crashes into Wednesbury Morrisons

A man was injured when the lorry he was driving crashed into the side of Morrisons in Wednesbury.

Rush hour chaos in Edinburgh after horror car and motorbike smash on city bypass leaving traffic queued back five miles

A HORROR crash between a car and a motorbike is causing rush hour chaos in Edinburgh. Emergency services raced to the city bypass around 3.45pm after the smash near Dreghorn. Cops locked down the w…

One person taken to hospital following four-vehicle crash in Dundee

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a four-vehicle crash in Dundee.

See flames shoot into the air after early hours 'explosion' and car fire on Sunderland street

The fire is now being investigated by police after emergency services were sent to the scene in the early hours of Friday

'Chemical incident' on industrial estate

A cordon was put up and factories evacuated following a "chemical incident".

'Chemical incident' on industrial estate

A cordon was put up and factories evacuated following a "chemical incident".

See flames shoot into the air after early hours 'explosion' and car fire on Sunderland street

The fire is now being investigated by police after emergency services were sent to the scene in the early hours of Friday

Man in hospital after getting trapped under steel beam

Fire crews had to free him from under the beam

Driver injured as lorry crashes into Wednesbury Morrisons

A man was injured when the lorry he was driving crashed into the side of Morrisons in Wednesbury.

Pair stuck in lift for two hours slammed for wasting firefighters' time

'This is what happens when you jump about in a lift'

Kentucky couple makes public plea after accidentally donating wedding dress: 'I just want it back'

A Kentucky couple is pleading for help after accidentally donating a wedding dress to a local Goodwill. 

Inside the colourful and sustainable wardrobe of Kat Sabbath

The Cake queen on why she’s a fan of ’80s fashion

How to wear a gold chain

Thanks to Succession’s Shiv Roy, bling is now taking pride of place

Princess Diana's scarlet Jasper Conran suit that was bought at auction for £50,000 goes on public display for the first time to showcase her unique style of 'tradition with a twist'

A striking scarlet suit custom- made for Diana, Princess of Wales, by designer Jasper Conran, has gone on public display for the first time at her former home, Kensington Palace.

Top Ten Tips for Accessorizing for the Meath Style Award

The fabulous team at Prepys, sponsors of the Best in Accessories catgeory at this year's Meath Style Awards, have given us their top ten tips for accessorizing your outfit for this year's awards!

Govt rejected the resolution passed against governor

The state government's assembly advisory committee  rejected the resolution passed against the governor.  The opposition leader expressed dissent over rejecting the resolution.

BAC rejects Opposition motion to recall Governor

LDF members say proposal lacks legislative precedent

Govt. has lowered prestige of President’s office by including CAA in his address: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Speaking at a press briefing after President Kovind’s address, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad it was shameful that the government claimed the CAA to be an achievement and included it in the President’s address

Top Court Sends Notice to Modi Govt Over Accusation That It Amended Transparency Law to Hide Failure

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Right to Information (RTI) Act, under which the citizens can seek information from public authorities, was passed in 2005 to facilitate public transparency and accountability.

‘No reason to feel defensive’: PM Modi asks NDA leaders to back CAA strongly

A BJP ally told news agency PTI that the Prime Minister called on his government to aggressively take on the opposition's charge that the CAA discriminated against Muslims.

NRSA provides free training to high-risked drivers at Nkawkaw

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Sekyere Kumawu DCE pledges support for newly-elected Assembly Members

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Mahama’s ‘Onuador’ vans only fit to sell ice-cream and Yoghurt- Abronye DC jabs

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe popularly known as Abronye DC has descended heavily on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) bigwigs for making ‘noise’ about the delays that characterized the distribution   of ambulances by Akufo-Addo-led government. The NPP executive in response to criticism made by the Ranking Member on the Health of Parliament and NDC MP for Sefwi Akotombra, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the so-called  8 ‘Onuador’ mobile clinic vans procured under the erstwhile administration are not fit for purpose which must be their major concern instead. Mr. Akando had earlier revealed to the media that the jamboree to commission only about 200 ambulances out of the 275 the government was needless. “The jamboree and funfair was needless,” he said, adding that though he propagated for distribution of the ambulances, the accompanying funfair was a waste of state resources”, he said He further explained that he was reliably informed that only 130 out of 200 ambulances…

Incumbent Jaman North MP picks forms for NPP primaries

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NPP women use Sarkodie’s ‘Ofeetso’ to mock the NDC after Akufo Addo commissioned 307 ambulances

A video has surfaced of some NPP supporters jamming to Sarkodie’s ‘Ofeetso’ during the commission of the new 307 ambulances by Akufo Addo to spite the NDC. In the video, the supporters with many of them been women were seen using their clothes to wipe the new ambulances and singing along to ‘Ofeetso’ which is […]

Alabama college opens home for Amistad slave ship murals

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A historically black college in Alabama is unveiling a new home for murals that depict a famous revolt by African captives aboard a slave-trading ship more than 180 years . . .

Iowa's fast-growing Latino community gets new attention from Democrats

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Latinos in Iowa, overlooked as a political force for years in the state that kicks off the U.S. presidential race, have been getting unprecedented attention in a too-close-to-call Democratic White House nominating fight.

Iowa's fast-growing Latino community gets new attention from Democrats

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Latinos in Iowa, overlooked as a political force for years in the state that kicks off the U.S. presidential race, have been getting unprecedented attention in a too-close-to-call Democratic White House nominating fight.

Navajo Code Talker dies at 96; less than a handful remain

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — One of the few remaining Navajo Code Talkers who used their native language to confound the Japanese in World War II has died. Joe Vandever...

Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever Sr. dies at age 96

The Navajo Nation has announced the death of a Navajo Code Talker.

Mwalimu Rachel in Court for assaulting Miracle Baby’s friend

Accused of squeezing balls of an upcoming artiste

NRG Presenter Mwalimu Rachel Charged With Robbery With Violence

NRG presenter and talent manager Rachel Muthoni Njeru but popularly known as Mwalimu Rachel has been charged with robbery with violence contrary to section 299 (2) of the Penal Code.Section 296 (2

Barberton sisters face murder charges after their mother’s brutal murder

The two sisters, who are believed to be complicit in their mother's murder, were charged and will appear in the Barberton Magistrate Court on February 5

Thug downed '24 cans and had crack cocaine' before brutally attacking girlfriend

Peter McLeod, 43, had only been out of prison a few months when he repeatedly punched, headbutted and kicked his partner until she feared she would die.

Man jailed for raping two teenage boys in 'republican safe house' in Louth still seeking extra time to appeal conviction

Central Criminal Court

Jorhat Medical College & Hospital Recruitment 2020

Name of post: Field AssistantNo of posts: 2 [UR-1, OBC/ MOBC-1]Pay: Rs. 17,000/-Educational Qualification: B.Sc. degree from a recognized Board/University.

Gauhati Medical College Recruitment 2020

1.Name of Post: Statistical AssistantNo of posts: 1[UR]Qualification: HS passed with Mathematics Statistics as one of the subjects with 1 year diploma

Arya Vidyapeeth College Recruitment for Assistant Professor

Subject-wise vacancies: 1. English: 01 posts (Roster point No. 103), Un-reserved2. Statistics: 01 posts (Roster point NO. 50), Reserved for ST(H)

CBSE to start free counselling for class 10, 12 students, parents from tomorrow

The counselling will be available to students after exams as well. Those who wish to contact with the counselors can do so via toll free number, 1800 11 8004. The facility, as per the official CBSE curriculum will be available till March 30, 2020.

‘Fill vacancies in revenue, health,education wings on priority basis’

Recruitment should be need-based, says Jagan

Investigating dynamics of democratic elections using physics theory

Sometimes, physics theories and constructs can also be used to study seemingly unrelated phenomena, such as social behaviors or dynamics. While human beings are not necessarily similar to specific physical ...

Issue of govt deployment goes beyond qualifications and competence

Many directors-general and senior government managers leave the public service in a similar manner, particularly after elections ...

Is the new dispensation keen on devolution?

It should be recalled that the nationalist struggle's main focus was the achievement of an electoral system with one person one vote as its basis and the result...

Warren is right. Presidents have the power to bypass Congress on drug pricing

On the presidential primary campaign trail in Iowa, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) brought out a favorite talking point: ways the president can bring down drug prices without waiting for Congress.

Facebook bans coronavirus fake news, false cures and conspiracy theories

Social network says people are sharing videos which claim drinking bleach will beat the feared disease.

Speaker's use of taxpayer money disgraceful - NZTU

Speaker Trevor Mallard is abusing his office - and taxpayers, says the Taxpayers’ Union in response to the Speaker’s reported use of taxpayer money to fund his defamation defence against a man he alleged was a rapist.

Virginia Bill Wouldn’t Criminalize Criticism

Online headlines falsely claim that Virginia lawmakers want to make criticizing state officials a “criminal offense.” The bill doesn't create new offenses. It would merely allow cases of threats or harassment against some state officials to be prosecuted in Richmond.

McKenzie's fate to be decided this weekend

Scott Morrison does not want the sports rorts saga dragging into next week's resumption of Parliament, sources say.

Willy Mutunga Lashes Out At Executive, Parliament For Frustrating Judicial Independence

With increasing concerns of the Executive trying to muzzle the Judiciary by reducing its budget, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has weighed in on the matter, lashing out at the National Assembly f

Chinese human trafficking accused owe us millions – labour department

The matter was postponed to 12 February for the continuation of the bail application.

A new bill could punish web platforms for using end-to-end encryption

Draft amendment adds new rules for policing child abuse

Facebook bans coronavirus fake news, false cures and conspiracy theories

Social network says people are sharing videos which claim drinking bleach will beat the feared disease.

Watchdog Warns About 'Chilling Effect' Of Russia’s Use Of Facial-Recognition Technology

Amnesty International has criticized Russia’s plans to broaden the use of widespread facial-recognition systems, saying their expected deployment during public gatherings will “inevitably have a chilling effect” on protesters.

EDITORIAL: The bad apples in the police service must go

Ordinary citizens’ rights are violated by the police but nobody raises a finger.

Criminal Charges Finally Dropped Against Security Researchers Who Broke Into An Iowa Courthouse

Security research isn't a criminal activity, no matter how many companies might wish otherwise when their bad security practices...

Economic Survey 2019-20: High fees push poor out of education system

Survey points to challenges of affordability and quality

Economic Survey links infrastructure with social reforms to boost growth

The Survey suggested interlinking electricity supply with health and education

Private schools appoint fresh graduates without B.Ed. degree as teachers

By recruiting fresh graduates without B.Ed. qualification for teaching tasks, private schools in the region seem to be enabling sustenance of self-financed colleges of education.There have been instan

'Substantial' votes hinge on key policy issues - poll

Party policies on pay, healthcare, housing, childcare and flexible working hours are likely to sway the votes of "substantial majorities" of the State's 300,000 employees in next week's election, according to a poll funded by the largest public service union Fórsa.

‘Fill vacancies in revenue, health,education wings on priority basis’

Recruitment should be need-based, says Jagan

History is important than science - Prof Konotey-Ahulu

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The Importance of Getting Mathematics Certifications

The importance to having certifications that are mathsIt is really crucial that you go after professions that want the wisdom of the math along with the concepts.Math is a subject that's mandator

Greater support for people in mental health crisis

30 January 2020

Coronavirus Is Now A Public Health Emergency, What Does That Mean?

The World Health Organisation met today and declared the coronavirus from Wuhan (2019-nCoV) a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC....

New report shows black pregnant women are more at risk of dying in the U.S.

A new data shows that Black women in the U.S. die during pregnancy or in the months after giving birth two and half times more often than white women and three times more often than Hispanic women. The data which was released by the National Center for Health Statistics on Thursday show that the national maternal mortality...

AJCS ranked first in Gulf region for the third year

Al Jazeera Centre for Studies (AJCS) was ranked the top think tank in the Gulf region for the third year in a row by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) at the University of Pennsylvania in its 2019 Global

Parliament asks gov’t to avail UGX 10.3b for UNESCO conference, Dubai expo

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  Parliament has directed government to avail additional funding of 10.3 billion shillings to the Tourism Sector to among others enable the hosting of the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee Conference. This followed the adopted of the Budget Committee report on the financial year 2020/2021 budget framework paper …

Economic Survey sources data from Wikipedia, other private entities

The Economic Survey 2019-20 has sourced certain data from Wikipedia, which is not considered as reliable source of information.

Uganda Tourism Institute worth Uhs380b to open in July

Uganda’s  State Minister for Tourism Godfrey Kiwanda has said that the Hotel and Tourism Training Institute Application Hotel located in Jinja is nearing completion and will be officially opened in July. The construction of the application hotel is being undertaken under the Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project, funded by Government of Uganda (USD. 2.5m), World Bank (USD. 100m) and coordinated by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). Former Tourism Minister  Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu (Now the Minister of Judiciary and Constitutional Affairs) on April 10th 2018, led a team of Government officials and other partners for a groundbreaking ceremony that kickstarted construction works for the new application hotel for Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute in Jinja. The construction contract was awarded to Roko Construction Limited under the supervision of Arch Design Limited for a duration of 12 months. Kiwanda who was officiating at the Institute’s Alumni Association launch hosted in Kampala…

Economic Survey sources data from Wikipedia, other private entities

Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia, created and edited by volunteers around the world and hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation

Mastercard invests in online and offline identity startup Trust Stamp

Mastercard has made a strategic investment in AI-generated identity authentication company Trust Stamp.

GCB Bank unveils first G-Money Mobile Wallet

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SAMA launches licenses for non-bank financial institutions

The SAMA has licensed the Saudi Digital Payments Company (STCPay) as an Electronic Wallet Company, and GEIDEA Technology Company as a payment services company following the success of the trial period in an experimental environment.

OYO Hotels & Homes selects Sabre as its long-term strategic partner

SINGAPORE and ATHENS – Sabre Corporation has signed a strategic long-term global partnership with OYO Hotels & Homes. With this partnership, OYO will be connected to almost 900,000 travel agents globally, through the GDS connectivity solution powered by Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ innovative SynXis platform, that will help OYO generate increased bookings and open up additional revenue opportunities for its asset owners worldwide. Maninder Gulati, Global Chief Strategy Officer, OYO Hotels & Homes said, “At OYO Hotels & Homes, we have built

Austria’s FMA Warns Against Swissinv24 Ltd

Austria's FMA has published a warning on its website this Friday against Swissinv24 Ltd, an alleged provider of trading platforms.

Mahindra Electric launches new brand identity

Mahindra has introduced two different brands within the company for electric mobility - ME, which will offer the company's vehicles and hardware solutions, and NEMO will offer software solutions.

Toyota invests in flying cars

Auto giant joins aviation specialist to develop urban air mobility solutions Toyota has announced a partnership with aerospace company Joby Aviation to begin development and production of electric vertical take-offand landing (eVTOL) aircraft – better known as flying cars. The Japanese car-maker has announced a lead investment of $US394 million to help fund the $US590m …

PACCAR: Tech Shift Can Prove Lucrative

PACCAR is a leading trucking manufacturer which is working on new technological solutions for the trucking industry.With electric-powered trucks and autonomous driving being all the hype these days, t

Corporate clients could provide a lower-cost path to electric vehicles

A U.K. startup landed a $400 million order for 10,000 electric UPS trucks.

Acrelec announces $223 million investment from Glory to expand in-store quick service solutions

Acrelec, the global leader in customer experience technology for “quick service” restaurants and retailers, has announced plans for a $223 million investment by Glory Global Solutions. The funding is subject to review by Acrelec’s employee representatives and certain competition authorities. Acrelec has developed kiosks, drive-through and self-checkouts for many of the world’s best-known restaurants and […]

Jean Paul Gaultier Taps New General Manager

Antoine Gagey has succeeded Sophie Waintraub in the role.

IMG Reveals Full Slate of Programming for NYFW: The Shows

NYFW: The Talks will feature a series of in-depth conversations with designers, artists, athletes, and industry leaders.

Christina Ricci Turns on the Magic, Levi’s Shuts Down Stores Due to Coronavirus

It's Friday. You've earned two minutes of fun and frivolity. Behold: Roger Vivier's campy, glamorous new campaign starring Christina Ricci!

Nicky Hilton Fights Climate Change by Wearing Old Chanel: 'I Am Doing My Part'

Hotel heiress Nicky Hilton Rothschild unveiled her masterplan to fight climate change: wear vintage luxury designer clothes like Chanel and taking the New York City subway.

Le Bon Marché Works Duo Theme for Next Store Takeover

Sézane founder Morgane Sézalory and author Morgane Ortin will animate the store for the exhibition that runs from Feb. 8 to April 19.

Optus cops hefty penalty for spamming customers

The communications watchdog has slugged Optus with its second-largest fine ever after the telco spammed consumers when they unsubscribed.

CCTS begins administering CRTC’s new Internet Code today

The CCTS now officially administers the new CRTC-issued Internet Code, which was released in July 2019.

CFPB Sues Citizens Bank For Violating Truth In Lending Act

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Citizens Bank over alleged violations of the Truth In Lending Act (TILA).

Robocall block: Now US wants to fine man $12.9m for making 'harmful' robocalls

The man made thousands of calls to US households in the hope of boosting the profile of his podcast.

ICBC adjuster charged

A North Vancouver ICBC claims adjuster has been charged with defrauding and stealing from the Crown corporation.

‘El Chapo’ beer launched by daughter Alejandrina

Have a cold one, have an “El Chapo” beer. That’s the message of Alejandrina Guzman, whose company has developed a craft

Christina Ricci Turns on the Magic, Levi’s Shuts Down Stores Due to Coronavirus

It's Friday. You've earned two minutes of fun and frivolity. Behold: Roger Vivier's campy, glamorous new campaign starring Christina Ricci!

Is this the most expensive bottle of liqueur in the world?

Suffolk auctioneers are toasting what they believe may be a record price for a single bottle of liqueur.

A Singapore couple just paid US$2 million for a crazy romantic staycation, featuring 10,000 roses, diamond chopsticks, and a 18-course meal on a private jet, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Crazy Rich Asians IRL.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

After 38 years, Island Bakery shuts off ovens

A family owned and operated commercial bakery that supplied bread to tens of thousands on the Island for 38 years has shut down its ovens.Island Bakery, which started life on Tennyson Avenue in . . .

Woodford Income Focus fund to reopen in February

£268m fund was frozen in October after stockpicker’s business imploded

Financial watchdog to investigate M&C Saatchi accounting scandal

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched an inquiry into the £11.6m accounting error revealed in December.

Economic Survey launches 'Health Score' to detect liquidity issues in NBFCs

A sudden payment default without any prior warning by Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) in August 2018 had triggered panic and caused liquidity crisis in the NBFC sector

Increased funding to help schools reorganisation

Increased funding will “stabilise” Powys County Council's creaking schools and education service to allow it to go through a reorganisation, councillors have been told.

NBFCs: Survey’s new diagnostic tool ‘Health Score’ may help avert liquidity crisis

The recent funding crunch in the economy caused by the blowouts in the NBFC sector (IL&FS, DHFL etc) over the last two years has clearly prompted the Government to look at the problems of fina

Residents helped to safety during early-hours Dudley house fire

Four people fled to safety with the help of a passer-by during a house fire in the early hours of this morning.

Police believe Invergowrie ‘crime wave’ suspects live in Dundee

Police investigating a so-called “crime wave” in Invergowrie have promised locals they are close to apprehending a group of teenage suspects.

Manor House fire alert: Passengers left 'choking' after smoke on tube train

Passengers travelling on the London Underground Piccadilly Line said they were forced to evacuate the station after the train broke down during the busy commuter rush hour period

Shots fired at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort as car ploughs through security checks

Shots have been fired at US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida as he is scheduled to spend this weekend in Palm Beach for the Super Bowl

Anger as multi-story car park 'used as racecourse'

Police have been in touch with Mid Devon District Council with their concerns

Changi Airport clarifies, says “CAG does not restrict the wearing of masks by those on duty at the airport”

Changi Airport clarifies, says “CAG does not restrict the wearing of masks by those on duty at the airport”

Coronavirus outbreak: 366 Indians to be evacuated from Wuhan and quarantined

Over 366 Indians are being evacuated from China and flown to New Delhi by Saturday early morning due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019 nCoV) outbreak. Sources said that they will be directly escor

Army sets up quarantine facility in Manesar for 300 students returning from Hubei

An Air India flight was sent to Wuhan on Friday to bring back the Indian students stuck in Hubei province, the epicentre of coronavirus. The flight is expected to reach India at around 2 am on Saturday.

China locked down 50 million people and has to keep them fed | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BEIJING >> Carrying permits demanding “fast passage,” truck drivers rushed a 560-ton shipment of disinfectant from eastern China to Wuhan, the locked-down city of 11 million people at the center of a vast effort to contain a new viral disease.

Control on society lets China lock down 50M people, feed them

Authorities have blocked 50 million people from leaving Wuhan and nearby cities at the center of the outbreak. That in turn requires a massive effort to keep them supplied with food and other neces...

Uber drivers cram in fares in countdown to app's Colombia departure

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Like a race car driver, Karen Londono is competing against the clock. She rests just four hours a day, trying to take as many fares as possible driving for Uber, before the application is deactivated in Colombia.

Ola Plans London Rollout In February As It Takes On Uber

As it broadens its competition with Uber, Indian ridesharing firm Ola plans to official start operations in London in February.

Thousands of Iraqis Write Their Digital History

What allowed the Iraqi protest movement to succeed, from Baghdad to Basra to all the central and southern governorates, is that it is a decentralized grassroots initiative aimed at "overthrowing the corrupt and making fundamental amendments to the el

Okada Ban: Gokada, Max riders stage protest in Lagos, demand ban regulation

Lagos motorbike hailing service company, Gokada and Max Okada riders came out to protest the ban by the government, asking that it is regulated. The Lagos state government gave an ultimatum that by February 1st, 2020,

Ola, another SoftBank-backed cab startup, will launch in London just as Uber faces being booted from the city

London is getting yet another cab-hailing app.

RON97 price drops 8 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged for week of Feb 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The retail price of RON97 petrol dropped 8 sen to RM2.41 a litre, while RON95 and diesel are maintained at RM2.08 and RM2.18 a litre, respectively, effective midnight until February 7. The Ministry of Finance, in a statement today, announced that based on the calculations...

February 2020 week 1 fuel price – RON 97 down 8 sen

Another Friday, and another round of the weekly fuel price update. More good news for RON 97 petrol users, because the price of the fuel has dropped

Uptick in retail prices in FY20 mainly on veggies, pulses: Economic Survey

Consumer price inflation has been witnessing moderation since 2014, however, there has been an "uptick" in the prices of food items, particularly vegetables, owing to output disruptions and low base

Risky Time For A Valero Investment

VLO beat earnings estimates for 4Q19.But market conditions have since deteriorated.Product stocks are oversupplied and refinery margins have dropped.The virus in China is a headwind of unknown depth a

3 ASX mining shares with dividend yields over 10%

If you're looking for huge income shares today then Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) and these two mining companies definitely fit the bill.

Students design all-terrain electric vehicle

A team of 25 students from Tiruchi designed a car and exhibited at a national-level competition organised by Society of Automotive Engineers- India.‘Team Flux,’ from Saranathan College of Engineering,

Need new mechanism for revising fuel prices: South India Motor Transport Association

A revision once in three/six months can lift the mood of the transport sector that is battling many challenges, says SIMTA

Leila Janah, Indian-origin entrepreneur who hired the poor, dies at 37

Samasource, one of her companies, said the cause was epithelioid sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer.

Woqod opens Sealine petrol station

Qatar Fuel “Woqod” yesterday opened Sealine petrol station, raising its network of fixed and mobile petrol stations to 103.

Building Micromobility At A Global Scale

Entering the competitive and complex electric scooter and bike market in Washington, D.C. is newcomer Helbiz, based in the U.S. but better known in Europe.

Tech Mahindra to pick 70% stake in Cerium Systems

The cash transaction is expected to close by April 1, 2020.

Tech Mahindra profit dips 5% to ₹1,146 cr.

Firm’s revenue, however, rises 8% to ₹9,655 crore

Big share sale target in FY21? AI, BPCL, CCRI plus some more

Dalal Street analysts expect disinvestment proceeds to touch Rs 50,000 crore in FY20.

ITC Q3 net profit rises 29% to Rs 4,047.87 cr; net sales up 5.71%

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 3,136.95 crore in the October-December quarter of the previous fiscal

Vedanta profit rises 49% to ₹2,348 crore

Revenue, however, drops 10% to to ₹21,126 crore

Regional council approves GRT deal, buses will be back on the road Saturday

There has been no bus service for close to two weeks

Trade unions to back Bord na Móna worker protest tomorrow

A protest march which will be held by Bord na Móna workers tomorrow has been backed by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

Anger over cut to Cambuslang bus service

The 172 will no longer call at several stops

Carnoustie residents demand renewables giant moves controversial cable landing site

Carnoustie community leaders have moved to protect local tourism from “huge disruption” caused by controversial plans to bury an electricity cable next to their world-famous golf course.

Surrey relents on Uber

Mayors in British Columbia's Lower Mainland have reached an agreement on an interim business licence for ride-hailing companies that want to operate in the region.

If you don’t want to work under anyone, don’t call me to borrow money – Helen Paul

Comedienne, Helen Paul, has stated that if a person is not ready to work under anyone, he/she should not bother to borrow money from her. According to her, she also works under people, who work under

5 things to say to your child instead of saying ‘No’

When used too often, the word 'No' loses its meaning, and thereby does not have an affect on the child any longer.

Mercy Johnson: Why I no longer play nude, romantic scenes in movies

Mercy Johnson, a Nollywood actress, says she can't play nude or intimately romantic scenes in movies anymore because she now answers to lots of people.

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'I suffer through it': how US workers cope without paid sick leave

The US is one of just a few high-income countries globally that do not guarantee sick leave, forcing many to work when they are not medically fit to do so

Tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your Astro Ultra Box

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Want an Xbox One X styled after Nike Air trainers? Microsoft has you covered

Microsoft has revealed a limited edition Xbox One X console that is fashioned after a pair of Nike Air trainers. To commemorate Super Bowl 54 taking place | Trusted Reviews

Friday deals: Nest Cam IQ $50 off, Motorola Androids from $130, more

Friday's best deals include the Nest Cam IQ at $50, plus various Motorola Android smartphones frmo $130. Go to 9to5Toys.com for additional deals.

Save on an Amazon Fire TV Cube in time for the Super Bowl

Your only option for watching the game in 4K HDR resolution

Philips Ambilight TVs have had another price drop – but it won’t be around for long

Enjoy an even more immersive visual experience with this Philips TV's ambient lighting capabilities, now available for under £400.

The best HTC U11 deals in February 2020

Find and compare the best deals on HTC's brand new U11 flagship smartphone. We'll help you find the cheapest price on the HTC U11.

The budget-busting Nokia 2.3 with 2-day battery life is now on sale for $129/£99

Ahead of MWC 2020 where it is expected to announce the successor to the Nokia 9 PureView, HDM Global is fleshing out its entry-level offerings with the lau

Limited Edition Realme 5 Pro introduced for Valentine’s Day

Realme has announced a special Realme 5 Pro in conjunction with Valentine’s Day. The device which is limited to only 500 units in Malaysia comes in Chrome White and it is equipped with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Realme C3 seemingly spotted on Geekbench with Helio G70

Realme India has recently confirmed that it will be announcing the Realme C3 smartphone in the country on Feb. 6. The smartphone will be arriving as the successor of the Realme C2 from last year. The Chinese firm has revealed that the Helio G70 will be the driving force of the smartphone. The SoC was …

POCO X2 leaked image shows a Redmi phone look-a-like

The secret has been out for some time. POCO is now independent of Xiaomi. It was something expected since we already heard before Xiaomi would putting an ending to the Pocophone line. Poco’s …

In pictures: OAA 2020 Oman International Drift Championship Round 1

IN PHOTOS: Hundreds attend 16th Van Wettens Nite Race at new venue

A total of 820 runners took to the scenic route at Kwanyoni Lodge.

Wanderlust Magazine announces 2020 Reader Travel Awards

Sensational wildlife spots. A unique tribal culture. Otherworldly red deserts. These are just a few of the reasons why Namibia has been voted Top Country in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2020 , with Kyrgyzstan, Scotland and Asian destinations also celebrating success. The awards were presented at a special event hosted at Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show at Olympia today, 30th January 2020, co-hosted by Wanderlust Magazine’s Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Lyn Hughes. This marks Namibia’s second Top Country win in a row.

Sun Met: Top international jockey to ride defending champ Rainbow Ridge

The 2020 Sun Met will have a touch of international flavour as Ryan Moore is riding defending champion Rainbow Bridge.

Mpumalanga to host national cycling team selection for Olympics

The championships will start with a time trial on Thursday February 6 at 07:30.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 2 start date, news and rumours

RuPaul's Drag Race aired the very first dedicated British spin-off in 2019 - here's everything we know so far about the next series of the show

Matt Baker's last day on The One Show confirmed as he quits series

‘Set your reminders.'

The Chase's Mark Labbett says he can't get work because he's a middle-aged white man

Bosses at ITV recently announced that a new 'chaser' will be joining the show, but one of the cast members doesn't appear happy about the news

'The Masked Singer' to Feature Its Biggest Reveal Yet in Post-Super Bowl Episode

Here are five things to know about the third season of the Fox celebrity singing competition series, courtesy of the showrunner and the network's unscripted boss.

'The Crown' Will Officially End After Season 5

The Crown is one of the most popular TV shows on Netflix, and with three series under its belt, and the fourth on its way, it's long been considered an unstoppable force in the entertainment world. Well, until now. It's with great sadness that I…

Wrestling: India’s Ravinder fails dope test, banned for four years

Ravinder was banned for four years with the ban dating back to May 14, 2019, the day his provisional suspension began.

Wrestler Ravinder Kumar fails dope test, banned for four years by NADA

Wrestler Ravinder Kumar, who won a silver medal at the Under-23 World Championships last year, has tested positive for a prohibited substance and he has been banned for four years.

Russian government suspends troubled athletics federation amid doping scandal

Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin said the federation failed in its anti-doping duties and let relations with World Athletics deteriorate

Tokyo Olympic organisers in contact with authorities over coronavirus outbreak

A number of sporting events have already been cancelled or rescheduled following the public health emergency, which has been centred on China.

SAI gives Rani Rampal out-of-turn promotion after winning World Games Athlete of Year award

Rani Rampal, who joined SAI as an assistant coach in 2015, has been promoted to the post of coach (Level-10), with immediate effect.

Pasteurised camembert? French cheesemakers vote ‘Non’

PARIS, Jan 31 — A battle over the future of camembert, one of France’s most emblematic cheeses, came to a head today after producers voted against allowing pasteurised versions of the venerable raw-milk pucks. A narrow majority of dairy executives — 53 per cent — rejected a plan that would...

Pasteurized Camembert? French Cheesemakers Vote ‘Non’           

A battle over the future of camembert, one of France's most emblematic cheeses, came to a head Friday after producers voted against allowing pasteurized versions of the venerable raw-milk pucks.

MOVIES & BOOZE: A dazzling blush rose that shows a European heart still beats in many UK hearts

Bride Valley Vineyards, Bella Rosa, English Sparkling Wine, Dorset 2014Pricing : €59.95Availa...

Feeling lucky? Only lottery winners will get to enjoy Suntory's limited edition 55-year-old single malt whisky

The newest bottle in the vaunted lineup of premium Japanese whiskies is more than 55 years old. The nation's oldest distillery will release Yamazaki 55 thi

The biggest chicken wing festival in Europe is coming to Bristol

Tickets are now on sale for two days of live music, bourbon, beer, and wings

Scots islanders share £3million postcode lottery prize with two from isle with population of 140 scooping £190,000

OVER 100 lucky Scots islanders shared a £3million postcode lottery jackpot today, including winners from an isle of just 140 people. Two neighbours from tiny Berneray scooped £193,055 each when HS6…

Mum 'just numb' after £190,000 postcode lottery win as Scots islanders hit £3m jackpot

Pamela Macaskill and her neighbour Sharon MacKillop both bagged a six-figure sum while 99 other residents of North Uist and Berneray got cheques ranging from £21,425 to £64,275.

Orkney named best place to live in Scotland for eighth consecutive year

Orkney is the only Scottish area to feature in a list of the UK’s best places to live – taking the top spot in Scotland for the eighth year in a row.

Sophie's choice means former friends go to war

Two of Sydney's best-known talent management agents have gone toe-to-toe after Sophie Monk decided to dump one for the other.

OPINION: As an outsider, this is why I chose to live in Dundee over Perth

I became an adopted Taysider when I moved to Perth in 2018 and I now call Dundee home.

Chiefs Defensive End Wears Trump/Kanye Sweater During Super Bowl Press Conference

'A very historical moment'

Late Night Dissects Alan Dershowitz’s Unimpeachable Logic

Seth Meyers took a closer look at Dershowitz’s “public interest” argument at President Trump’s impeachment trial, eventually concluding that it was “absolutely insane.”

Roses for Kobe and Gianna as Lakers return to action

Red roses adorned the courtside seats where Kobe and Gianna Bryant sat at the last Los Angeles Lakers game they attended. On the overhead video board, photos of Bryant in action for the Lakers alternated with those of the other seven people who were killed alongside him and his 13-year-old daughter in a helicopter crash.

The Nat Coombs Column: Football could learn from Super Bowl hype

Nat Coombs soaks up the run in to Super Bowl LIV and explains how European football could benefit from some of the NFL's hype.

'Hair Love' director wants to win Oscar in honour of Kobe

When Matthew A. Cherry became an Oscar nominee, that was initially good enough for him, until he heard about the death of Kobe Bryant, a former professional athlete -- just like himself -- who was nominated in the same category in 2018. Now he wants to win in honour of Bryant.

Reasons to Make Disney+ Your Favorite Streaming Service

As more and more streaming services come out, we are all picking our favorite, and there are plenty of reasons it might be Disney+.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HBO in February 2020

Sam. Zoë. Jordan. Pacino. Say no more.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HBO in February 2020

Sam. Zoë. Jordan. Pacino. Say no more.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HBO in February 2020

Sam. Zoë. Jordan. Pacino. Say no more.

This long-lost Star Wars TV show clip looks more like Bladerunner

Before The Mandalorian, there was this impressive-looking cyberpunk series.

Bigg Boss 13 SHOCKING: Himanshi Khurana Finds Asim Riaz’s Proposal ‘FAKE’? Calls It ‘Filmy’

Bigg Boss 13 amidst all the fights and controversies, witnessed a cute moment when Asim Riaz proposed to her connection Himanshi Khurana for marriage. The entire house was in awe, but the Punjabi sing

Bigg Boss 13 Day 124 Synopsis: Himanshi Reveals Why She Is Not Confessing Her Love To Asim

Love has taken over the otherwise belligerent Bigg Boss house. Asim is head over heels in love with Himanshi but she appears to be a bit reluctant. Rashami and Vikas notice this and confront Himanshi. Himanshi opens up to Rashami and reveals that someone close to Asim has asked her not to confess her love to him.

Bigg Boss 13: Vishal Aditya Singh's Fans Furious After Actor's Voting Lines Close 3 Hours Before Rest

Bigg Boss 13: Vishal Aditya Singh Fans Are Furious, Asks Why Voting Lines Are Closed For The Actor.

Bigg Boss 13: Akanksha Puri On Paras Chhabra-Mahira Sharma, ‘God Bless Them’

Paras Chhabra’s ex-girlfriend Akanksha Puri feels only God can help Mahira Sharma! Well, here’s what she has to say about her breakup with Paras

‘Thappad’ trailer reaction: Netizens slam ‘Kabir Singh’ while others say that it’s giving free publicity to Taapsee Pannu starrer

After leaving everyone stunned with her performances, actress Taapsee Pannu is back with yet another winner. The trailer of her film ‘Thappad’ has bee

Pompeo Assures Kyiv Of 'Unwavering' Support, Discusses Possible Zelenskiy Visit

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on a visit to Kyiv, vowed Washington's unwavering support for Ukraine as it battles Russia-backed forces in a deadly war in its easternmost regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. At a news conference in Kyiv on January 31, Pompeo and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also discussed a possible visit by Zelenskiy to Washington.

NYT: Trump Asked Bolton To Join Ukraine Pressure Campaign In Early May

President Trump tried to enlist then-national security adviser John Bolton in the Ukraine pressure campaign in early May, according to...

John Bolton said Trump personally asked him to help pressure Ukraine to give in to his political demands

Former national security adviser John Bolton claims President Donald Trump personally asked him to ensure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would cater to his political demands, The New York Times reported, citing an unpublished manuscript of Bolton’s upcoming book.

New Bolton book bombshell: Earlier allegation of Trump in Ukraine pressure campaign

Trump asked national security adviser last spring in front of other senior advisers to arrange meeting between Rudolph Giuliani and Ukraine’s new leader Zelensky Well, who bet that more John Bolton…

Leak throws Bolton deeper into Ukraine scandal hours before impeachment witness vote

A fresh leak from John Bolton's book came just hours before the Senate is expected to vote against calling witnesses in President Trump's impeachment trial.

Multi-vehicle smash causing traffic delays on M90 in Fife

A multi-vehicle smash caused disruption to traffic on the M90 in Fife. The accident happened on the southbound route, between junctions five and four, at around 5.45pm on Friday. Traffic Scotland said all lanes were restricted for a short time, but all vehicles were moved onto the hard shoulder.

Rush hour chaos in Edinburgh after horror car and motorbike smash on city bypass leaving traffic queued back five miles

A HORROR crash between a car and a motorbike is causing rush hour chaos in Edinburgh. Emergency services raced to the city bypass around 3.45pm after the smash near Dreghorn. Cops locked down the w…

One person taken to hospital following four-vehicle crash in Dundee

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a four-vehicle crash in Dundee.

See flames shoot into the air after early hours 'explosion' and car fire on Sunderland street

The fire is now being investigated by police after emergency services were sent to the scene in the early hours of Friday

Council repairing major water mains leak in Mayo town centre

STAFF of Mayo County Council have been involved in repairing a major water mains leak in Foxford town centre since 5 a.m. this morning.

60 lakh informal workers, small traders enrolled under new pension schemes: President

Last year, the government launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) and Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-LVM) for providing assured minimum pension of Rs 3,000 per month.

Delhi Assembly elections | 10,000 ‘green buses’, 200 new schools promised in BJP manifesto

The party also resolved to “allow” the continuance of the flagship power and water subsidies implemented by the Aam Aadmi Party government.

Delhi polls: BJP pledges Rs 2/kg wheat flour, potable water to every home

The document was released in presence of Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Prakash Javadekar, Harsh Vardhan, party's Delhi unit president Manoj Tiwari and MPs.

Delhi Assembly elections: BJP promises clean water, wheat flour at Rs 2 per kg in its manifesto

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari added that the manifesto focused on giving Delhi a corruption free and transparent government.

Contest Over Freebies: Delhi's Opposition BJP Promises Job Security, Pollution-Free Environment

New Delhi (Sputnik): Voters in India’s national capital, one of the country’s richest in terms of per capita calculation, are being aggressively wooed by both the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with elections for the new state assembly just a few days away.

The Importance of Getting Mathematics Certifications

The importance to having certifications that are mathsIt is really crucial that you go after professions that want the wisdom of the math along with the concepts.Math is a subject that's mandator

History is important than science - Prof Konotey-Ahulu

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The True Number Of Coronavirus Victims Is Far Larger Than You Are Being Told

It is becoming exceedingly clear that the number of confirmed cases is also much lower than it should be

Greater support for people in mental health crisis

30 January 2020

Where do the children play?

Makeshift libraries, book-reading sessions and simple lessons keep the young ones engaged while their parents join an ongoing protest at Shaheen Bagh

Hungary to build more prisons to tackle overcrowding, halt inmates' lawsuits

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary will begin an ambitious prison-building program in an attempt to stem a tide of costly lawsuits by inmates complaining of overcrowding and inhumane conditions, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.

Dutch with a death wish: Around 10,000 over-55s in the Netherlands have a serious desire to die, government research finds

Yesterday, Health Minister and Christian Democrat MP Hugo de Jonge, revealed to the Dutch parliament that 0.18 per cent of people over the age of 55 have a serious desire to die.

How Obama’s Mid-East Policy Led to Nazi Rebirth

How Obama’s Mid-East Policy Led to Nazi Rebirth in Today’s Germany

UN accuses warring sides in Libya of fueling conflicts after Haftar's attack

U.N.’s Libyan special representative Ghassan Salame on Thursday accused foreign actors of not abiding by the cease-fire agreements reached at the...

Did Putin Just Reveal Plans for How Russia Would Run Without Him?

What is he planning?

‘Why Are Ghanaians Obsessed With The Bible Written By Europeans Who Colonized Them?– Shugatiti Quizzes

African people are notoriously religious (and) religion permeates into all the departments of life so that it is not easy or possible to isolate it. These words, written in 1969 by Kenyan philosopher and Anglican priest John Mbiti in his seminal book African Religions and Philosophy. And coincidentally, video vixen Shugatiti shares similar philosophy considering […]

Promote culture and traditions for the development of Africa – Nana Oyeadieyie

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Dem leaders signal they won’t accept Trump acquittal as legitimate

Democrats signaled in the run-up to the looming conclusion of President Trump's impeachment proceedings that they'll simply refuse to accept his all-but-certain acquittal because his "sham" trial lacked proper witnesses and evidence. 

Dead man lies in empty street in China's Wuhan amid emergency over coronavirus

A gray-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand. On what...

Dead man lies on an empty street at China’s virus ground zero

A grey-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand.

China ADMITS it was too slow to react to coronavirus outbreak which has killed at least 213 people - amid claims that officials are hiding a higher death toll by cremating bodies

The secretary of the ruling Communist party in Wuhan said the virus's impact on the world 'would have been less' if measures had been taken sooner.

Images in photojournalism contest show best and worst of humanity

More than 12,000 photos were submitted to a photojournalism contest run by free-to-use photography app Agora. A self -taught Filipino photographer,@renebernaclaimed first-prize.

Macron photo with a T-shirt against police violence sparks controversy

‘We expect something else from a president,’ says union chief.

Main accused in ₹900-crore heroin smuggling case held in Italy

The ATS had seized 5kg of heroin in August 2018 and arrested two people. Probe revealed that it was part of a 300kg consignment which had entered Gujarat from Pakistan through the Mandvi coast.

195 kg heroin seized in Punjab; 6 held

Foreign national among arrested, role of SSB member being ascertained: CM

Terrorists sneaking into India in trucks, latest modus operandi of JeM

The three terrorists who were killed in an encounter today at Jammu and Kashmir had infiltrated from across the International Border in the Dayalchak area n Kathua district.

Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

NEW DELHI: The hanging of four men scheduled for Saturday for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed “until further orders,” a court ordered on Friday. The brutal attack on Jyoti Singh sparked weeks of demonstrations and shone a spotlight on the alarming rates of sexual violence and the plight of women in India. Four men were convicted in

Indian Migrants, Smuggler Arrested After Crossing Canadian Border into NY

Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents arrested three Indian nationals in New York near the Canadian border.

50 liters of breast milk donated to Batangas babies

Fifty liters of pumped and pasteurized breast milk were formally turned Friday by the office of Senator Pia S. Cayetano and the Taguig city government to the Batangas Medical Center for the benefit of babies affected by the Taal volcano eruption.

PH Red Cross provides tips against 2019-nCoV

After the Department of Health confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday advised the public not to leave their houses without protective gears.

Study Reveals Kenyan, Ugandan Men’s Obsession With Breast Milk

A study by a local publication said to have been conducted in Kenya and Uganda has revealed the obsession that men have with breast milk.The study has depicted that men drinking their partner's br

Woman with six-month old baby drown in pond

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Romualdez, Cayetano hail travel ban

TWO House leaders lauded President Rodrigo Duterte for quickly imposing a temporary ban on Chinese nationals from China’s Hubei province, particularly Wuhan City, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Sarraj Not Interfering in Investigation of Cases Against Russians - Libyan Foreign Minister

TRIPOLI (Sputnik) - Prime Minister of Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez Sarraj does not interfere in the investigation of cases against detained Russian citizens, GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Taher Siala said.

UN accuses warring sides in Libya of fueling conflicts after Haftar's attack

U.N.’s Libyan special representative Ghassan Salame on Thursday accused foreign actors of not abiding by the cease-fire agreements reached at the...

Sudan accused of failing men who say they were duped into working in Libya

Families protest amid claims men who went to work in UAE were given military training and then sent to Libya to guard oil fields

France, Turkey lock horns in Mediterranean standoff

Macron has expressed exasperation with Erdogan on a string of issues, such as allegedly illicit energy exploration off Cyprus, the launch of a military operation in Syria without international consent, and contributing to what he termed the "brain death" of NATO.

'Something To Hide?' CPJ Urges Russia To Allow Journalists To Travel Freely To Crimea

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged Russia to immediately lift a ban imposed on Ukrainian journalist Taras Ibrahimov and allow him to freely report in Ukraine’s Russia-occupied region of Crimea.

Germany under fire over reform of Nazi citizenship rules

Government blocks proposal to cement in law liberalisation of citizenship restitution

PACE urges European countries to repatriate children of Daesh terrorists

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe PACE urged European countries to repatriate the children of Daesh fighters stranded in Syria and...

Aggressively defend Citizenship Act in Parliament, Modi tells NDA leaders

The prime minister asked the leaders to be on the front foot over the matter and not be defensive about the amended law.

How Obama’s Mid-East Policy Led to Nazi Rebirth

How Obama’s Mid-East Policy Led to Nazi Rebirth in Today’s Germany

The Founders Set an Extremely High Bar for Impeachment

And that’s probably a good thing.

Revealed: The most dangerous tube stations on the London Underground network

December 2019 was the most dangerous month overall for crimes committed in Tube stations, with 400 reported across the busiest 20 stations in London

Manor House fire alert: Passengers left 'choking' after smoke on tube train

Passengers travelling on the London Underground Piccadilly Line said they were forced to evacuate the station after the train broke down during the busy commuter rush hour period

Tube delays: Commuters face Victoria Line chaos after Finsbury Park fire alert

A fire alert at Finsbury Park has led to rush hour havoc on the Victoria Line, while a signal failure disrupted the Piccadilly Line.

Could any closed East Anglian railway lines be reopened as the government seeks to 'reverse Beeching?'

The government has announced it wants to 'reverse Beeching' by reopening long-closed railway lines - and has allocated a £500m to look at possible projects. Two lines in northern England have so far been identified.

WATCH: 69-tonne footbridge at motorway service station near Bristol taken down

Around 70 people took part in the operation

'Dropped your coronavirus'

A video shot in Burnaby is making the rounds on social media after a white male makes some uncouth comments about the coronavirus to an Asian woman.

Brexit a 'step backwards' and Canada's coronavirus plans; In The News for Jan. 31

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ja

We all need to be smarter when it comes to identifying racism

In my opinion, Alastair Stewart is far from a racist.

Junior League, Airport Authority Partner to Combat Human trafficking 

The Junior League of Birmingham this week announced a new partnership with the Birmingham Airport Authority in an effort to aid human trafficking victims. This partnership includes posting signs in every airport bathroom stall to provide potential victims with helpline information, as well as passengers with information to help identify victims.

Writers Guild hopes new streaming laws will reverse 'service industry' trend

TORONTO — Amid talks about regulating foreign streaming services in this country, the Writers Guild of Canada is sounding the alarm on what it says is a troubling trend toward a "service industry" and "massive exodus" of talent.

MEANWHILE: Senate Interviews IRS Whistleblower

Senate investigators interviewed in recent weeks a whistleblower who claims wrongdoing in the Internal Revenue Service’s mandatory audit of the...

Carter Page is Suing the DNC For the Steele Dossier

How much responsibility should they have?

Watch: Trump speaks on human trafficking amid coronavirus outbreak, impeachment trial

President Donald Trump is expected on Friday to announce plans for a new administrative position focused on combating human trafficking.

10 things you need to know today: January 31, 2020

The Senate heads into a vote on impeachment witnesses, WHO declares China's coronavirus outbreak a global emergency, and more

U.S. EPA Chief of Staff Is Headed to Top Coal Mining Group

(Bloomberg) -- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler’s chief of staff is leaving the agency to work for the nation’s top coal mining trade group.Ryan Jackson is stepping down after three years at the Environmental Protection Agency to become the National Mining Association’s senior vice president of government

Business as usual at PBA Holdings despite criminal case on shareholder

GEORGE TOWN: PBA Holdings Bhd (PHB), which owns Penang water supply company Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) Sdn Bhd, today said the on-going criminal case involving a PHB shareholder has no effect on the standing and operations of the company.

Years of red ink before Sargon's downfall

The holding company of high-powered fintech superannuation group Sargon Capital lost nearly $25 in the two years before it tumbled into receivership, and it is yet to file accounts for last financial year.

CELLINK resolves directed share issue of SEK 377 million

The Board of Directors of CELLINK AB (publ) has, based on the authorization given by the Company’s Annual General Meeting that was held on 18 December 2019, resolved on a directed share issue of 3,890,000 new shares of series B (corresponding to approximately 10 per cent of the total number of outstanding shares in the Company) at a subscription price of SEK 97 per share (the “Share Issue”), which means that the Company receives SEK 377,330,000 before transaction costs.

Unclaimed dividends increase from N103b to N130b in 2019, returns to public companies ─SEC

Registrars of public companies in Nigeria have returned all unclaimed dividends, which have been in their custody for 15 months and SEC

HBC board unanimously backs Baker offer in amended and stated circular

The board of directors of Hudson's Bay Co. has unanimously recommended shareholders support a sweetened offer to take the retailer private.

Fujifilm X-T4 could have a divisive new screen, rumors suggest

Rumors suggest the incoming Fujifilm X-T4 will get a new screen that some might not consider to be an upgrade.

Motorola Is Cutting Samsung's Grass

If Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Lite doesn't light your fire, perhaps an even cheaper Motorola stylus-based handset will. Leaks suggest Motorola's next G series phone will go all-in on the stylus, but also bring multi-cameras and hefty battery support too....

Nokia’s next flagship rumoured to have a feature we want on the iPhone 12

Nokia is testing an under-display selfie camera, according to a new un-unconfirmed leak. A Tweet has suggested that the new camera was currently in testing.

Philips Ambilight TVs have had another price drop – but it won’t be around for long

Enjoy an even more immersive visual experience with this Philips TV's ambient lighting capabilities, now available for under £400.

Friday deals: Nest Cam IQ $50 off, Motorola Androids from $130, more

Friday's best deals include the Nest Cam IQ at $50, plus various Motorola Android smartphones frmo $130. Go to 9to5Toys.com for additional deals.

Apple Providing Free Replacement AirPods Pro Tips Under AppleCare+

Customers who have AirPods Pro that also purchased an AppleCare+ protection plan for $29 appear to be able to receive free replacement tips for...

The cheapest AirPod prices, sales, and deals in February 2020

The Apple AirPods have an MSRP of $159/£159/AU$249. Let's see if we can find a better price for you today though.

Up to $500 off the latest MacBooks, Apple Watch Series 4 discounted by $300, more in today’s best deals

Today's best deals include up to $500 off MacBook Pro, Apple Watch, and more. You can also save big on HomeKit accessories at Amazon.

Exclusive: Expercom Offers MacRumors Readers Best Prices on Custom 16-Inch MacBook Pros (Up to $409 Off), Apple TV 4K, and Apple Watch Series 5

MacRumors readers have a chance to save up to $409 on a collection of custom configuration 16-inch MacBook Pro models this week, thanks to our...

iPhone 11 and 11 Pro deals US: get the best prices for February 2020

Pre-order the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro and find the best deals and prices from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.

Emmerdale fans fear 'history will repeat itself' as Pierce vows to reunite with Rhona

Viewers of Emmerdale are fearful that "history is about to repeat itself" between rapist Pierce Harris and his victim Rhona Goskirk.

EastEnders fans divided by Mick's behaviour towards Linda's alcoholism

Mick Carter is at his wits' end with his wife Linda's behaviour as she battles alcoholism in EastEnders.

‘Bold And The Beautiful’ Spoilers For Monday: Liam Blasts Wyatt For Leaving Sally For Felon Flo

The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for Monday, January 31 reveal that Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks) is not half as sure of himself as he purports himself to be. In fact, when it comes to his love ...

‘Dog The Bounty Hunter’ Duane Chapman & Moon Angell Break Down Closet Drama That Sparked Trouble With Lyssa

Grieving reality television star Duane Chapman is appearing on Monday’s episode of The Dr. Oz show and it sounds as if he is anxious to set the record straight on a number of things. The Dog ...

‘Bold And The Beautiful’ Recap For Thursday, January 30: Sally Sees A Doctor About Her Failing Health

The Bold and the Beautiful recap for Thursday, January 30 features Eric Forrester (John McCook) who gave Brooke Logan Forrester (Katherine Kelly Lang) some good news. He told her that Shauna Fulton ...

Jon Moxley hails 'renaissance' period in wrestling as fans relish AEW and WWE battle

Moxley knows it's a "cool" time to be a wrestling fan.

Ronda Rousey ready to return to WWE after branding it 'scripted'

She's got the wrestling blues.

Hulk Hogan inspired Keith Urban's 'ridiculous' pre-show workout for residency

Could the country music star have been training, saying his prayers and eating his vitamins?

The Nat Coombs Column: Football could learn from Super Bowl hype

Nat Coombs soaks up the run in to Super Bowl LIV and explains how European football could benefit from some of the NFL's hype.

'Unarmed and dangerous' comedian Ryan Niemiller riffs on life from a unique perspective

It was the second episode of August quarter-finals of America’s Got Talent and judge Simon Cowell appeared to be in a foul mood.That’s to say, he was in a foul mood even by Simon Cowell…

MotoGP, Rossi + Vinales + Quartararo + Morbidelli = Jorge Lorenzo

MotoGP: Nice social post of the number 99, new Yamaha tester who added the race numbers of Yamaha drivers. "It seems that destiny was written"

SBK, Domenicali takes the times at Redding on the Ducati Panigale V4

SBK: Ducati's CEO: "Incredible lap times at Valencia and great work by Scott to improve the bike".

Fernando Alonso revisits famous 'GP2 engine' Honda radio outburst

Fernando Alonso has expressed regret about his famous

Mladenovic, Babos reclaim Australian Open doubles title

Kristina Mladenovic and Timea Babos upset top seeds Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strycova to win their second Australian Open women's doubles title.

Baker Mayfield Has Brutally Honest Assessment Of 2019 Season

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had a brutally honest assessment of his 2019 season. Here's what he said.

Illumination's Mario Movie Is "Moving Along Smoothly", Aiming For 2022 Release

Nintendo is "proactively involved"

Netflix's New Witcher Anime Movie Will Focus On Vesemir, Not Geralt

From the studio behind Legend of Korra

A Robotic Swinging Spider-Man Is Coming To Disneyland This Summer

After first revealing what many speculated to be robotic stunt doubles several years ago, today the official Disney Parks Blog confirmed that Disney Research’s swinging, posing, self-contained animatronic trapeze artists will be used to create a real-life version of Spider-Man swinging over the upcoming Avengers...

Nintendo announces new Switch console inspired by 'Animal Crossing'

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Nintendo has announced a new Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed Switch console that will launch on March 13.

Frozen II's Evolution From Storyboards To Final Film Is Incredible

Disney’s biggest secret isn’t a secret at all. It’s that before any of its animated productions significantly move ahead, the filmmakers use rough storyboards to plot out the whole movie. They then screen it for internal audiences to get feedback. That feedback is digested, changes are made, and then it happens...

Charli D'Amelio Stars in Sabra Super Bowl 2020 Commercial - Watch!

Charli D’Amelio is starring in her first commercial!

Watch Tracee Ellis Ross Recreate 'The Shining' With A Hilarious Twist In This Super Bowl Commercial

Just try not to LOL watching this video.

9 Shows To Watch On Netflix If You Miss 'Friends'

Call it the one where Friends left Netflix on Jan. 1, leaving fans without the Central Perk crew that had been there for them since the '90s. Sure, saying goodbye to Ross, Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, and Joey (again!) wasn't easy, but at least…

'Medea' Theater Review: Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale Explode in Updated Greek Tragedy

Euripides gets a rewrite in Simon Stone's new production at BAM

Jonah Hill Almost Flakes Out On Martin Scorsese In Coca-Cola’s Super Bowl Ad

Never forget a party invite from Martin Scorsese. RELATED: Martin Scorsese Believes Streaming Algorithms Are Ruining The Movie-Watching Experience On Friday, Coca-Cola unveiled a new Super Bowl ad for its energy drink starring the Oscar-winning director and actor Jonah Hill. The commercial opens with Martin Scorsese hosting a costume party, but someone is missing. He…

This leisure destination in Kerala capital resorts to self-sustenance for its kitchen and ayurveda spa

Estuary Sarovar Portico, located by the serene backwaters at picturesque Poovar on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram, has a small kitchen orchard and herbal garden

SHEER BLISS

An indoor courtyard is just what the architect ordered for a happy home. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

What’s heritage? Architect Joey Giaimo has a new answer

Joey Giaimo’s family home in old Mississauga shows how older buildings can form part of an ongoing conversation

Captain Scarlet! Ab Rogers brings a rhapsody of red to a hospital car park

It was the first hospital in the world dedicated to cancer. Now Royal Marsden is home to an uplifting Maggie’s centre full of zing and zest. Ab Rogers clearly shares his dad Richard’s love of colour

Vulture sanctuary in cold storage

Increased visits by tigers in the corridor area adds urgency to the issue

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Mission Comes to End After 16 Years in Space

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end after 16 years of studying the universe, the US space agency said on Friday.

NASA’s newest space observatory could sniff exoplanet atmospheres for signs of life

Over the course of our existence, humanity has struggled to definitively answer the question: “Are we alone?” Is Earth the only planet in the vast cosmic sea that contains life? As our technology becomes more advanced, we get closer and closer to the answer. Our solar system contains a multitude of worlds, planetary bodies ranging […]

The James Webb Space Telescope Is Likely Going To Be Delayed Again

Sad news, space fans. The James Webb Space Telescope, the next Great Observatory in our sky, will likely be delayed again as it's unlikely NASA can meet th

From Antarctica to space: Telemedicine at the limit

ESA is working with Argentina to test telemedicine device Tempus Pro in the harsh conditions of Antarctica as Europe prepares for its next phase of human exploration in space.

Inouye Solar Telescope takes most detailed images of the sun to date

The first images taken by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) latest solar telescope show the cell-like structures "the size of Texas" that cover the sun's surface.

Hawaii confirms ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The state has confirmed a ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 in an adult on Kauai.

Hawaii confirms ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The state has confirmed a ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 in an adult on Kauai.

Not-so-dirty birds? Not enough evidence to link wild birds to food-borne illness

When food makes people sick, some blame birds because they hang around farms, and their feces can contain E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, three common pathogens that can cause food-borne illness.

Not everyone is happy about EPA’s review of glyphosate

One scientist expects this will spur activists to prompt food companies to follow Kellogg’s lead in banning use of grain where glyphosate is used as a pre-harvest drying agent.

Study provides first look at sperm microbiome using RNA sequencing

A new collaborative study published by a research team from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, the CReATe Fertility Centre and the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides the first in-depth ...

Hawaii confirms ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The state has confirmed a ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 in an adult on Kauai.

Hawaii confirms ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The state has confirmed a ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 in an adult on Kauai.

Not-so-dirty birds? Not enough evidence to link wild birds to food-borne illness

When food makes people sick, some blame birds because they hang around farms, and their feces can contain E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, three common pathogens that can cause food-borne illness.

Not everyone is happy about EPA’s review of glyphosate

One scientist expects this will spur activists to prompt food companies to follow Kellogg’s lead in banning use of grain where glyphosate is used as a pre-harvest drying agent.

Study provides first look at sperm microbiome using RNA sequencing

A new collaborative study published by a research team from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, the CReATe Fertility Centre and the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides the first in-depth ...

Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen, London E2: ‘It's a get-stuck-in kind of joint’ - restaurant review

A slightly chaotic but warm-hearted Filipino street-food joint that doesn’t play by the rules

What To Do If Your Kid Hates Crust

My son, like many children, has had an ongoing love-hate relationship with bread crust. More emphasis on the hate, though, especially recently. When he was a toddler, I avoided them completely by making his sandwiches on “sandwich thins.” But that only worked if I was able to find the variety that didn’t have...

Many regional reasons to say yay to Northwest chardonnay

Wineries are making more food-friendly versions of the white Burgundy wine than ever before.

Learning to live by the Maramataka: Pēpuere

The blue moki are running and the tuna are returning to the sea. We're entering the fifth phase of summer. Ngā mihi o te wā e te whānau! We are in the ninth lunar month of Pēpuere and at the end of the summer phase Matiti Kaiwai, moving to Matiti Raurehu. Kaiwai, the fourth phase, indicates the mid

Jawaani Jaaneman movie review: The Saif Ali Khan-starrer is a fun watch

A little more consistency with the writing, and a re-upping of the fun-meter would have made Jawaani Jaaneman super. As it is, it is fun while it lasts.

I Can’t Stop Thinking About How Not Everyone Has An Internal Monologue

A Twitter user has absolutely broken the internet after revealing that not everyone has an internal monologue or hears their own thoughts.

‘Private Messages of Support’ Are ‘White Supremacy,’ Says Social Justice Activist

Race2Dinner co-hostess makes stunning tweets

Impermanence of life

Tamil literature speaks of the impermanence of life in beautiful verses, said Malayaman in a discourse. To think worldly possessions will last is nothing but foolishness, and this is highlighted by Th

#JusticeForAlex: Doctor gives details on the dentist’s injection, how the student died

#JusticeForAlex - A student, Alex allegedly died after a dentist in the General hospital in Gombe allegedly gave him an injection and Aproko Doctor on social media has decided to give details. A call #JusticeforAlex started

Cuphead: Chaotic Casino is a fan made stop-motion animation video

A youtuber named David Garcia from Davy Productions has created a stop-motion animation video featuring Cuphead and Mugman.

$520 Baby Yoda Figure Is An Exercise In Abject Terror

Yeah, he’s cute on the screen, but in the flesh? With those enormous dead eyes and wistful stare? Anyone who buys this “life-size” recreation of Baby Yoda is in for nothing but nightmares....

£270 Baby Yoda Figure Is An Exercise In Abject Terror

Get a load of that head fuzz.

No masking the best way to avoid the scary coronavirus: Wash your hands

Americans are watching with alarm as a new coronavirus spreads in China and cases pop up in the United States. They are barraged with information about what kinds of masks are best to prevent viral spread. Students are handing out masks in Seattle. Masks have run out in Brazos County, Texas.

A crocodile in Indonesia has had a tire stuck on its head for years — and there’s a reward for anyone brave enough to get it off

A 13-foot crocodile has been swimming around Indonesia with a tire around its neck for years – and now officials are offering a reward to anyone who can safely get it off.

A crocodile in Indonesia has had a tire stuck on its head for years — and there's a reward for anyone brave enough to get it off, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Previous attempts to get the tire off, such as luring the crocodile using chicken and meat, have been unsuccessful.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Drought tariffs to take effect from tomorrow

 Water restrictions will officially come into effect in the City of Mbombela Local Municipality tomorrow, February 1.

Customised Proton X70 delivered to Tengku Sulaiman

Proton has handed over a customised X70 to HH Tengku Sulaiman Shah Alhaj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj, brother of HRH Sultan

‘Horn Not Okay’: Mumbai Police Introduce Novel Way to Reduce Honking – Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): While India is one of the noisiest countries in the world, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO), the country’s financial capital Mumbai is the noisiest city in India, as stated by the Central Pollution Control. The city faces a huge traffic problem and noise levels are far beyond permissible levels.

PH planes boarded by coronavirus-positive passenger pulled out

Cebu Pacific and PAL say the planes have been disinfected, and flight crews have been quarantined

223 km/h on Hwy 97

RCMP South Okanagan Traffic Services say they stopped a driver this week going 223 km/h an hour on Highway 97 just north of Penticton.

Scotland weather forecast: Danger to life warning as Scotland to be pummelled with 80mph winds after wild weekend

A DANGER to life warning has been issues with Scotland to be pummelled by 80mph winds next week. Met Office experts are warning of extreme conditions on Monday afternoon and throughout the rest of …

Elevated fire conditions in the ACT set to accumulate on Saturday afternoon

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe fire weather warning for the ACT on Saturday.

Firies calm and collected at Orroral Valley blaze's outskirts

A couple of dozen firefighters gathered with eskies at Tharwa's general merchant on Friday evening.

Deaths of two dogs from toxic algae

31 January 2020

Pair stuck in lift for two hours slammed for wasting firefighters' time

'This is what happens when you jump about in a lift'

$520 Baby Yoda Figure Is An Exercise In Abject Terror

Yeah, he’s cute on the screen, but in the flesh? With those enormous dead eyes and wistful stare? Anyone who buys this “life-size” recreation of Baby Yoda is in for nothing but nightmares....

£270 Baby Yoda Figure Is An Exercise In Abject Terror

Get a load of that head fuzz.

No masking the best way to avoid the scary coronavirus: Wash your hands

Americans are watching with alarm as a new coronavirus spreads in China and cases pop up in the United States. They are barraged with information about what kinds of masks are best to prevent viral spread. Students are handing out masks in Seattle. Masks have run out in Brazos County, Texas.

A crocodile in Indonesia has had a tire stuck on its head for years — and there’s a reward for anyone brave enough to get it off

A 13-foot crocodile has been swimming around Indonesia with a tire around its neck for years – and now officials are offering a reward to anyone who can safely get it off.

A crocodile in Indonesia has had a tire stuck on its head for years — and there's a reward for anyone brave enough to get it off, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Previous attempts to get the tire off, such as luring the crocodile using chicken and meat, have been unsuccessful.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Russian bombers buzz Canadian airspace in Arctic

OTTAWA — Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early-warning

Two long-range Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace, NORAD says

NORAD says the two Tu-160 Blackjack bombers crossed the North Pole and approached Canada from western Russia, but remained in international airspace before departing

Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace: Norad

Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early-warning system is outdated.

Russian warship travels to Cyprus despite US sanctions

The Black Sea Fleet missile frigate Admiral Essen has called at the Cypriot port of Limassol, the Fleet’s press office reported on Thursday. READ ALSO: Greek fighter jet locks in on Turkish warships near Cyprus – photos  “As part of its business call, the ship will replenish supplies while the crew will make excursion tours of the city’s historical sites as their leisure time,” the press office said in a statement. The frigate has called at the port of Limassol in accordance with the plan of the ship’s deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and the schedule of replenishing supplies. The frigate Admiral Essen has been accomplishing assignments in distant waters since December 2019. The Admiral Essen represents a new series of Project 11356R/M frigates (the Project 11357 designation is also used). These frigates are designed to destroy enemy surface ships and vessels, submarines and ground installations, carry out patrols and defend sea lanes.

Meet the USS Akron: One of America's Two Flying Aircraft Carriers

Yes, two!

Gamboa to Cagayan Valley cops: Get more HVTs

PHILIPPINE National Police chief, General Archie Francisco F. Gamboa, yesterday called on the Cagayan Valley police force to focus their effort in getting more ‘high-value drug targets’ or the so-called ‘big fishes’ in the illegal drugs industry in order to make a major contribution in the PNP’s stepped-up war on drugs.

Immigration officer, two ground handler arrested for extortion at NAIA

An immigration officer and two ground handlers were arrested by operatives of Philippine National Police (PNP) Aviation Security Group at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 when they tried to extort some P60,000 from Royal Air as penalty/payment.

PH, US soldiers conduct joint counter-terrorism training

Amid President Duterte's planned abrogation of the Visiting Forces of Agreement (VFA), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) looks to further strengthen its the military ties with the US.

House supports reform thrust

HOUSE Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez yesterday said the leadership of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano is relentless in its work to help the administration institutionalize the crucial reforms that are vital to delivering the “campaign promises” of President Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte and sustain economic growth.

High-ly potential commodity? Lawmaker from conservative PKS party suggests Jokowi administration should export marijuana

Might we be looking at the dawn of weed legalization in Indonesia?

PACE urges European countries to repatriate children of Daesh terrorists

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe PACE urged European countries to repatriate the children of Daesh fighters stranded in Syria and...

Germany under fire over reform of Nazi citizenship rules

Government blocks proposal to cement in law liberalisation of citizenship restitution

Turkey's Erdogan hits out at Arab 'treason' over Trump Mideast plan

Some Arab countr­ies that suppor­t such a plan commit treaso­n agains­t Jerusa­lem, says Turkis­h presid­ent

Bangladesh allows formal education in Rohingya camps to reduce risk of child trafficking

The move is a reversal of an earlier order and has been welcomed by child rights experts.

Sudan accused of failing men who say they were duped into working in Libya

Families protest amid claims men who went to work in UAE were given military training and then sent to Libya to guard oil fields

ForMin Aurescu on Brexit: No cause for concern, nothing changes regarding rights of Romanian citizens

Romanians in the United Kingdom don't need to have any concerns regarding Brexit, because their rights don't change, said on Friday, for...

UK not to introduce visa-free travel for Ukrainians after Brexit – envoy

The UK is not going to open a visa center in Ukraine.

UK's Brussels embassy takes down EU flag as sun sets on Brexit day

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union’s flag was removed from outside the British embassy to the EU in Brussels on Friday, hours before the United Kingdom was set to formally leave the EU after 47 years of membership.

Plane leaves China virus epicenter with 110 Britons and foreigners aboard

BEIJING (Reuters) - A plane carrying 83 British and 27 foreign nationals flew out on Friday from China’s central city of Wuhan, the center of a virus epidemic that has killed more than 200 people and infected more than 9,000, the British government said.

Coronavirus: Government 'examining immigration position' of Chinese nationals

The Department of Justice says it is "examining the immigration position of Chinese nationals" as...

WATCH LIVE: Senate holds vote on witnesses in impeachment trial

The Senate will continue the impeachment trial for President Trump at 1 p.m. EST on Friday. Senators are expected to vote on whether additional witnesses should be invited to deliver testimony.

Trump mocks Democrats, revives border wall promise in Iowa campaign speech

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump campaigned on Thursday in Iowa - the state that kicks off the presidential nominating race next week - basking in the support of his base while the U.S. Senate trial considering his impeachment continued in Washington.

Ukraine sunseed, rapeseed harvest rises in 2019

KIEV, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Sunflower harvest in Ukraine, the world's biggest sunflower oil exporter, rose by 7.7 percent to 15.3 million tonnes in 2019, the state statistics service said on Friday.Ukraine has increased its sunoil exports by around 60% so far in the September 2019 to August 2020 season, to 1.96 million tonnes. It exported 6.063 million tonnes in the 2018/19 season, according to the Ukrainian sunoil producers' association.

Tirumala to wear new look, get more spacious

With an increase in the number of pedestrians, besides the buses, cars and taxis headed to Tirumala, congestion is a frequent problem in the region.

Bicycle, walking paths big parts of $12M Salem Avenue upgrade, public hears

DAYTON — Dozens of Dayton residents turned out to learn more about the city's plan to spend $12 million to redo Salem Avenue, a three-phase project scheduled to begin in 2021.

Biometric cards soon for auto drivers in Kozhikode city

Project to ensure better police vigil and safety of passengers

E-bike trial coming soon

On 12 February selected officers in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin will take to the roads on e-bikes to trial them as a new tool to help keep our roads safe.

Work starts on funky shipping container village set to open soon

The containers will be occupied by street food vendors, shops and startups

The EMI waiver is here

In these difficult times for real estate and home loan segment, banks and housing finance companies (HFIs) have found a new method to attract borrowers – home loans with EMI waivers. It does not mean

Budget 2020: Will govt increase investment limit under Section 80C?

Budget 2020: The limit of deduction available under Section 80C is Rs 1.5 lakh. Taxpayers expect FM Sitharaman to increase the limit to Rs 2.5 lakh

Two loan products launched by Indian Bank

Indian Bank on Thursday announced the launch of two products - Surya Shakthi, for roof top solar set up for captive consumption and Corporate Loan, a finance product in aid of units under stress for w

How to get one of 7000 first home grants

Those eligible can purchase with as little as 5 per cent of the property’s value, saving up to $26,000 in not buying insurance, but it's 'complicated’.

Bury in liquidation danger as owner Dale fails to pay any money to creditors

Bury’s owner, Steve Dale, has failed to provide any of the money he pledged last summer towards paying the club’s debts via a company voluntary arrangement, creditors have been told

13 Dallas officers disciplined for social media "misconduct"

DPD was one of eight police departments across the country reviewed by Plain View Project, a watchdog group that compiled 5,000 posts by 3,500 police officers it found concerning.

Construction boss jailed after illegal migrants found working on Midland Metropolitan Hospital

Illegal migrants were found working on the crisis-hit Midland Metropolitan Hospital site after a Home Office-led investigation.

DOJ Works to Ease Ballooning Immigration Case Backlog

Grappling with an inherited backlog that has ballooned to 1 million deportation cases, a years-long wait for hearings and White House pressure, the Executive Office for Immigration Review is buying real estate for new courts, creating an online filing system, streamlining training and hiring judges. And it still can't keep up.

Ofsted staff to wear body cameras to visit suspected illegal schools

Inspectors to trial use in England in effort to shut down more unregistered venues

Coaches that took passengers from China evacuation flight to be ‘deep cleaned’

Vehicles from Horseman Coaches Ltd were seen arriving at RAF Brize Norton.

WWE stock plunges after Vince McMahon ousts top execs

WWE shares plunged off the top rope Friday after head honcho Vince McMahon booted two longtime executives at the pro wrestling giant. The firm’s stock tumbled 21.5 percent to $48.88 — its

The Daily Chase: Stocks under pressure as virus spreads; GDP inches higher

Global stocks are coming back under pressure this morning as investors interpret the latest wave of coronavirus headlines. Meanwhile, the Canadian economy unexpectedly expanded in November.

ViacomCBS Names George Cheeks to Replace Joe Ianniello as Head of CBS

Cheeks, who most recently worked at NBCUniversal but previously was at Viacom, starts in late March.

Japanese billionaire Maezawa pulls out of dating show that promised the moon

Japanese fashion billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has pulled out of a documentary search for a girlfriend to take on his voyage around the moon,

Christina Ricci Turns on the Magic, Levi’s Shuts Down Stores Due to Coronavirus

It's Friday. You've earned two minutes of fun and frivolity. Behold: Roger Vivier's campy, glamorous new campaign starring Christina Ricci!

Waitangi Day marked by community events - Ardern

New Zealanders will come together at community events across local marae, parks, schools and atop maunga to commemorate Waitangi Day, Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern said today.

Waitangi Day marked by community events

Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern

Parris Goebel looking for singers and dancers for Expo 2020

Parris Goebel is looking for singers and dancers to join her atExpo 2020 Dubai

Activities coming for Otago and Southland highways

31 January 2020

Read Here: Aaron Akivito Sema from Nagaland makes history at Mt. Everest Fashion Runway

Master Aaron Akivito Sema, a proud 12 years old student of Livingstone Foundation International, Nagaland became the youngest person

Mumbai's AC local debut: Stampede-like scene, chaos at Thane station

The train's automated doors would not close because of overcrowding, a commuter said.Central Railway deployed security personnel inside and outside the train, but the crowd seemed to have gotten the better of them

On Day 1, Central Railway's first AC local train delayed after stampede-like scene at Thane station

Chaos and stampede-like situation prevailed at suburban Thane station on Friday, as commuters thronged to board the air-conditioned local on the first day of its regular run.

Manor House fire alert: Passengers left 'choking' after smoke on tube train

Passengers travelling on the London Underground Piccadilly Line said they were forced to evacuate the station after the train broke down during the busy commuter rush hour period

Relief as A.P. engineers’ ordeal ends

On returning from China, they will be put under quarantine in Haryana facility

Coaches that took passengers from China evacuation flight to be ‘deep cleaned’

Vehicles from Horseman Coaches Ltd were seen arriving at RAF Brize Norton.

Premier Boxing Champions on FS1: Ugas vs. Dallas Picks

  Welterweight Bout: Mike Dallas Jr. (23-3-2) vs. Yordenis Ugas (24-2) Luke Irwin: Dallas’s last four wins have come over boxers with a combined 19-75-7 record. Oof. Ugas via R4 TKO. Vac…

Disappointment for Dubliner Keeler as Andrade dominates Irish 'warrior' in Miami title fight

‘Cool Hand’ Keeler’s bid to become the WBO welterweight champion ended in defeat.

Which trainer can save the career of Andy Ruiz Jr.?

Teddy Atlas? Freddie Roach? Who's the best-suited trainer for former heavyweight unified world titleholder Andy Ruiz Jr.?

Amanda Serrano expects to face Katie Taylor after stoppage win

Amanda Serrano stopped Simone Da Silva and claimed a huge showdown with Irish superstar Katie Taylor is

'Mighty' stays mighty

Mighty Sports-Creative Pacific, getting better and sharper each game, dumped Syria’s Al Wathba, 88-71, in their quarterfinal showdown late Thursday to stay on collision course with defending champion Al Riyadi of Lebabon in the 31st Dubai International Basketball Championship at Shabab Al Ahli Club in the United Arab Emirates.

Wolves' Adama Traore and Aston Villa's Jack Grealish up for monthly awards

Wolves forward Adama Traore and Villa captain Jack Grealish are both in the running for monthly awards.

Ryan Bennett signs for Leicester from Wolves

Wolves defender Ryan Bennett has joined Premier League rivals Leicester on loan with a view to a £5million permanent move.

Aston Villa line up shock transfer for Swansea City striker Borja Baston

The striker is out of contract in the summer but could well be on the move to the Premier League

Important update as Derby County target Aston Villa forward

Derby County are looking to sign Rushian Hepburn-Murphy on loan from Aston Villa

Bruno Fernandes set for Man Utd debut against Wolves

New signing Bruno Fernandes will be involved when Manchester United host Wolves on Saturday evening. The 25-year-old midfielder comes straight into the squad following his big-money move from Sporting Lisbon on Thursday.

Fernando Alonso revisits famous 'GP2 engine' Honda radio outburst

Fernando Alonso has expressed regret about his famous

Marko: "The atmosphere at Red Bull is good, but less cheerful since he left"

Daniel Ricciardo left Red Bull Racing after 2018 after tensions with the team reached a boiling point. Helmut Marko has admitted that the team misses him but they are performing well without him.  

The decline of Valentino Rossi: “he who laughs last, laughs longest”

Are you really sure Vale has accepted this situation? A sad decline in a satellite team? There is something about this story that doesn’t convince me…

Video: BMW M850i marginally faster than M2 Competition on Laguna Seca

The M2 Competition and the BMW M850i xDrive might be at totally different cars,but as Randy Pobst showed, they are really close on the track.

MotoGP, Rossi + Vinales + Quartararo + Morbidelli = Jorge Lorenzo

MotoGP: Nice social post of the number 99, new Yamaha tester who added the race numbers of Yamaha drivers. "It seems that destiny was written"

Supergirl Synopsis Teases Winn Confronting His 'Greatest Fear'

Fears will be confronted and loyalties tested in the synopsis for the upcoming Supergirl episode, "Back From the Future, Part Two."

Updates From the Little Shop of Horrors Remake, the New Willow, and More

Shang-Chi may be casting some super spies. Work’s already begun on Servant’s second season. The 100 spinoff series has been given a slithery subtitle. Plus, what’s to come when The Walking Dead returns, Sue Dearborn arrives on The Flash, and Jason Segel gets inducted into the Elsewhere Society. To me, my spoilers!

VIDEO: The Mandalorian vs. Batman: Who Would Win?

Batman has plenty of experience taking down masked assassins and mercenaries, but how well would the Dark Knight fare against the Mandalorian?

Star Wars' Bossk Actor Alan Harris Dies at 81

Alan Harris, who had uncredited roles in Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, has died.

The Justice League Lost DC's 'Infinity War' in the Most HUMILIATING Way

Justice League #39 just saw Perpetua humiliating DC's premier heroes with consummate ease in her mission to remake the Multiverse.

'The Bay' receives nine 2020 Indie Series Awards nominations

On January 29, it was announced that the Emmy award-winning digital drama series

Artios Awards for Casting Go to 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' 'Jojo Rabbit,' 'Marriage Story'

Television winners include "Game of Thrones," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Pose" and "Russian Doll"

'Plot Against America': HBO adapts Philip Roth novel in first trailer

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- HBO is giving a glimpse of its new series The Plot Against America.

11 Netflix original series that are ending this year, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Many of the streaming service's hit shows (like "Glow" and "13 Reasons Why") will debut their final seasons in 2020.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

11 Netflix original series that are ending this year

Over the years Netflix has released a variety of television shows, from animated comedies to suspense-filled dramas.

Young people putting music to the crisis: The role of music as a political expression

Songs that Sing the Crisis: Music, Words, Youth Narratives and Identities in Late Modernity is the title of a special issue of the journal Young (Nordic Journal of Youth Research) to be published on 1 ...

Two auditoriums and a book

It is poetic justice, indeed, that in 2020 an auditorium named after M S Subbulakshmi is hosting the release of the book 'Sebastian and Sons', on the Mridangam makers. Had Rukmini Devi Arundale or MS been alive now, both of them would have tweeted in support of the path-breaking book.

The collapse of Zylofon Arts Club has really affected me – Efe Keyz

Afro-pop, vocalist and songwriter Ellen Ayensuaa Gyapong known in the music circles as Efe Keyz has disclosed that the collapse of Zylofon Arts Club has affected her promotion in the music industry. In an interview with Chris Hadler of GhBase.com, she explained that the activities of her promotional team were affected. They became quite inefficient […]

#Showbiz: Formidable contenders at upcoming AJL34

PHYSICALLY, they are the smallest of the 12 artistes who are competing in Anugerah Juara Lagu 34 (AJL 34) on Feb 9. But Aina Abdul, 27, and Ernie Zakri, 28, are certainly no “pushovers” in the TV3’s annual song contest.

Arts Out There: Music, mindfulness and more to explore

Another project emerging from Esperance Community Arts partnerships is getting underway this week with free songwriting workshops for people aged 14 years and...

Which Are Electrical Engineering And Computer Science?

Both technology and computer engineering require a better comprehension of power electronic equipment. It is crucial to find out the fundamentals of computer and electrical engineering, especially

A Brief Examination of Science and Technology

A common misconception is that scientists and engineers and their subjects are somehow completely different from those in general education. We live in a world that has to find new ways to keep pace

Attacking the clones: Dual techniques help reveal malicious image editing

It is relatively easy to clone parts of an image with photo editing software to remove objects and backgrounds or even to duplicate objects. A skillful digital artist will be able to do this almost seamlessly. ...

Simplifying simple sequence repeats

Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are regions of DNA with high diversity, and they have long been a mainstay for botanists examining the genetic structure of plant populations. However, as the cost of sequencing ...

Hidden hearing loss revealed

Harvard researchers have found two biomarkers that may help explain why a person with normal hearing struggles to follow conversations in noisy environments.

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

The TEPCO-operated nuclear plant suffered a meltdown in 2011 after it was hit by an earthquake-triggered tsunami.

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporized into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.

Banned Chemical Pollution Threatens Dolphins In Great Barrier Reef

Land-based chemicals in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef threaten the health and survival of vulnerable dolphin species, including the rare snubfin dol

Estuarine and coastal environments play a crucial role in microplastic concentrations

Every year, about 8 million metric tons of plastic are put into the world's oceans. Of particular concern are microplastics, materials found in the marine environment that occur in sizes below five millimeters ...

Framlab proposes modular vertical farms for Brooklyn neighbourhoods

Creative agency Framlab has proposed building modular vertical farms in Brooklyn to provide low-income neighbourhoods with access to fresh produce.

Gardening: The dirt on poor soil

Although generally considered a dry topic, understanding our soil is essential to good gardening.

Triangle as home

With innovative thinking, two architects go vertical and come up with free flowing spaces and spacious rooms. A look by Nandhini Sundar

Incredible microscope video of an otherworldly green algae colony

First discovered in 1700 by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, the microscopic spheres in this video are Volvox, a genus of chlorophyte green algae. If you enjoy this video, its creator Shigeru Gougi posts a…

Truck has 480,000 lumen light panel installed on it

RCtestflight on YouTube was dissastisfied with only being able to light up entire mountainsides from four kilometers away, so replaced the enormous array of LED lamps atop his truck with ones inclu…

KARD drop comeback schedule for 'Red Moon'

KARD have dropped the comeback schedule for their upcoming fourth mini album 'Red Moon'.After a haunting teaser clip, the scheduler below re…

Watch Five Finger Death Punch’s lyric video for Full Circle

Ivan Moody and co. share lyric video for their track Full Circle - single taken from upcoming album F8

Flash #750: Oversized Issue's Sneak Peek Promises a Jay Garrick Story

Joshua Williamson revealed Dave Marquez's art for The Flash #750, featuring Jay Garrick of the Justice Society of America.

Thoom links up with Lil Asaf at a refugee camp in Beirut in new video

The Ammam-born MC makes his debut on The Astral Plane.

Guide: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Every Character Confirmed So Far

K.K. Slider returns, but what about Jack and Jingle?

2 Chinese passengers from Boracay referred to RITM

Two arriving passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 4 asked the help of the airport medical staff Thursday because they were both suffering from cough and high fever.

Coronavirus quarantine facility set up near Delhi for 300 students returning from China

The Army added that the students can be monitored for a duration of two weeks by a qualified team of doctors and staff members, to watch for any signs of infection.

Taiwan confirms 10th coronavirus case

New patient is husband of 9th case.Taiwan confirmed its 10th case of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Friday (Jan. 31) as the husband of the ninth case in another domestic person-to-person infection.

Woman, 55, first patient to recover from coronavirus in Guangzhou

Health officials in Guangzhou, south China, have announced the city's first successfully treated case of the new coronavirus.

What happens to UK coronavirus patients after deadly disease is confirmed?

A frantic search is underway for anyone who may have come into contact with the two patients diagnosed with coronavirus in England.

Swedish Media Bosses Publish Open Letter in Protest Against 'Chinese Pressure'

Chinese Ambassador Gui Congyou compared Sweden's criticism of China to an 48-kilogram lightweight boxer picking a fight with an 86 kg heavyweight.

Lai: Nigerians in Chinese town hit by coronavirus unwilling to return home

Lai Mohammed, minister of information, says the federal government is in touch with 16 Nigerians living in Wuhan, China. Coronavirus disease broke out in that part of the Asian country,

Greta Thunberg puts Africa's climate activists in media spotlight

Nakate, joined by Ayakha Melithafa and Ndoni Mcunu of South Africa and Makenna Muigai of Kenya, then spent the next hour answering journalists' questions.

Drop Criminal Complaint Against Fortify Rights Senior

Thai authorities or Thai poultry company Thammakaset Company Limited should immediately drop criminal defamation complaints against Puttanee Kangkun and other human rights defenders, Fortify Rights said today. On December 6, Thammakaset filed a complaint against Puttanee with the Bangkok Southern Criminal Court for 14 social media engagements expressing support for human rights defenders.

No kissing or hugging, watchdog advises Russians amid virus fears

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s consumer health watchdog advised people on Friday to refrain from greeting each other with handshakes, kisses or hugs and to wear medical masks in crowded public places to try to stop China’s virus outbreak spreading to Russia.

Just Do It

“The Torah, though, is not just telling us about Pharaoh; it’s also telling us about ourselves. In every one of us, a little Pharaoh is hiding who knows exactly what needs to be done but doesn’t do it.

Sadhguru – BJP’s spiritual henchman

Hidden behind his calm demeanor and apparent rationality is a message laced with vitriol, prejudice and pseudoscience

Father rapes 11-year-old daughter, she gives birth at age 13

The heartbreaking story of his a young girl was raped multiple times by her father at the age of 11, the act continued till she got pregnant and gave birth at the age of 13. Taking

Danish aid worker marks 4 years since the rescue of child branded a witch in Akwa Ibom

A Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Lovén, has made it her business to rescue needy children. The young woman went viral years ago after she rescued a child who was abandoned by his parents in Akwa Ibom as they called him a witch.

Seth Meyers: 'Today’s Republican party is an authoritarian movement'

Late-night hosts unpack the impeachment trial, from Dershowitz’s ‘national interest’ to McConnell’s refusal to call for witnesses

GE2020: Munster ‘completely refutes’ FF claims that SF manifesto will cost jobs in Louth

SF TD Imelda Munster responds to claims made by FF Cllr James Byrne

Buttimer: Fianna Fáil should rule out Sinn Féin coalition or 'get rid of Martin'

Fianna Fáil members who would consider entering Government with Sinn Féin should either remove Micheál Martin as leader or else rule out such a coalition, Fine Gael senator Jerry Buttimer has said.

Can Sinn Féin’s young voters finally pull Ireland to the left?

In next week’s general election, progressives may be more comfortable backing a party once synonymous with the IRA, says Irish journalist and screenwriter Roisin Agnew

The good and bad - Canvassing with Fine Gael ahead of Ireland's General Election 2020

It is six o’clock on a frosty Wednesday evening and a group of people clad in luminous pink has gathered outside a Dublin supermarket. They have been doing so every night for the past two weeks. The reason for this somewhat unusual gathering is to mobilize support for Kate O’Connell, a local politician running in the upcoming Irish General Election. 

Regulations around pensions for people injured during Troubles splits parties

Sinn Fein condemned the scheme, which excludes those injured in an incident that they were convicted of playing a part in, and unionists welcomed it.

Suspect in custody in murder of 64-year-old Upper East Side man

Police took a suspect into custody in the murder of a 64-year-old man killed inside his Upper East Side apartment.

Police confirm arrest of 18-year-old for allegedly raping 70-year-old grandmother

The police in Plateau on Friday confirmed the arrest of an 18-year-old man, Marvellous Luka, who allegedly raped his 70-year-old grandmother.

Ted Bundy kept victims' heads as trophies after having sex with decapitated corpses

Ted Bundy's ex girlfriend, Elizabeth Kendall, will speak for the first time in new Amazon documentary, Ted Bundy: Falling For A Killer

Сannibal ‘shot girlfriend dead then dismembered her 10-year-old daughter and ate her liver’

A MONSTER step-dad shot his girlfriend, execution-style before strangling her ten-year-old daughter and devouring the child’s liver.

Сannibal ‘shot girlfriend dead then dismembered her 10-year-old daughter and ate her liver’

A MONSTER step-dad shot his girlfriend, execution-style before strangling her ten-year-old daughter and devouring the child’s liver. Sergiy Lubenko, 40, is standing trial in Ukraine after cop…

Woman arrested for allegedly hiring hitmen to kill her husband for R50 000

A 49-year-old woman has been arrested at her Polokwane home for allegedly conspiring to have her husband killed.

Limpopo woman arrested for allegedly hiring hitmen to kill estranged husband

The woman and her husband were in the process of divorcing and were not staying in the same house, but it is alleged she ...

Bogus soccer coach arrested for rape in Pinetown

He promised them that they will play for one of the Premier Soccer League junior teams.

'Murderous' daughter tried to poison mom three days earlier, for R80K policy payout - police

Mpumalanga police say the woman accused of holding down her mother as her boyfriend and another man raped then killed her ...

Hawks crack down on alleged fraudsters in Buffalo City Metropolitan

The two men were granted R500 bail each in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Port Elizabeth on Thursday.

Man ordered to pay £4,500 after car caught fly-tipping on hidden cameras

A man has been ordered to pay more than £4,500 after hidden cameras twice caught his car being involved in fly-tipping.

Burglar gets nine years for string of break-ins

A burglar who carried out a spree of break-ins and stole a car from one victim has been jailed for nine years.

Thief who struck elderly woman with a stolen car is jailed

Liam Sheridan (40) pleaded guilty to endangerment at Mountjoy Street in 2016

Driver was more than five times limit

The sheriff said she had “represented a significant danger to other road users”

Shock pictures show injuries to Dumbarton pensioner following raid on her home

Kevin McCallum was locked up for the “despicable” attack last week.

No proposal for PoK merger with Pakistan: Foreign Office

"There is no such proposal under consideration,” Foreign Office spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said on Thursday when asked about the reports. She also rejected that government was thinking to bring new regulation to change the status of Gilgit-Baltistan. “It is media speculation I, do not wish to comment on it,” she said in response to a question.

'Old Slogans and Old Cliches': India's Ex-Finance Minister Slams Gov't Approach to Economic Slide

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian economy's growth rate witnessed a six-year low in the second quarter (July-September) of 2019; the Reserve Bank of India has cut the year's growth projection to 5 percent from the 6.1 percent projected in October 2019.

Top news of the day: Delhi court postpones hanging of Nirbhaya case convicts, Economic Survey pegs GDP growth at 6-6.5% in next fiscal, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

Other countries should avoid 'overreaction' over coronavirus, says China

As the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, China has said all countries should behave in a 'responsible' manner and avoid overreaction that may result in more negative spillover effects.

US Reaction to UK's Huawei Decision "Hyperbole", No US, European 5G "Champion" to Step In - Hammond

The former senior official and veteran politician said that Britain would suffer "huge potential damage" if it did not remain a leader in 5G and that it would be difficult to see how the nation's 5G roll out programme would be possible "without using Huawei equipment".

Bank of Lithuania Looks into Central Bank Digital Currency

Bank of Lithuania may be the next entity to look into Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), after multiple banks worldwide have expressed interest. All

POTUS Candidate Yang Says Better Crypto Regulation Is Needed

Andrew Yang, a businessman running for the seat of President of the United States, talked Bitcoin and cryptocurrency with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal

Security Token: MERJ Exchange to List Tokenized Offering of Collectible Cars

MERJ Exchange, the official stock exchange of Seychelles and a marketplace seeking to leverage digital security offerings, has partnered with Liechtenstein-base

Denmark’s Smart Payment Card Issuer Pleo Introduces New Credit Card by Partnering with Mastercard, JPMorgan

Denmark-headquartered Pleo, a smart payment card issuer, has confirmed that it’s introducing a new credit card by teaming up with Mastercard and J.P. Morgan,

NBFCs: Survey’s new diagnostic tool ‘Health Score’ may help avert liquidity crisis

The recent funding crunch in the economy caused by the blowouts in the NBFC sector (IL&FS, DHFL etc) over the last two years has clearly prompted the Government to look at the problems of fina

Subway vandalism reported on day of anti-police, fare protests in New York City

Demonstrators have planned a day of action Friday to protest the MTA's plan to add 500 new police officers to the New York City subway system.

Shots fired at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort as car ploughs through security checks

Shots have been fired at US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida as he is scheduled to spend this weekend in Palm Beach for the Super Bowl

Police believe Invergowrie ‘crime wave’ suspects live in Dundee

Police investigating a so-called “crime wave” in Invergowrie have promised locals they are close to apprehending a group of teenage suspects.

E-bike trial coming soon

On 12 February selected officers in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin will take to the roads on e-bikes to trial them as a new tool to help keep our roads safe.

Tube delays: Commuters face Victoria Line chaos after Finsbury Park fire alert

A fire alert at Finsbury Park has led to rush hour havoc on the Victoria Line, while a signal failure disrupted the Piccadilly Line.

Waymo self-driving vehicle in collision in Phoenix suburb

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A Waymo self-driving vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle in a Phoenix suburb and the driver of the Waymo vehicle was taken to...

It's Official: GMC Is Reviving the Hummer as Its First-Ever All-Electric Truck

The rumors have been confirmed at last: GMC will be releasing its first all-electric Hummer in May, and the plan is for it to start production sometime in 2021.

Lincoln will build their first electric vehicle with Rivian

Lincoln announces new pure-electric vehicle coming soon, to be developed with Rivian

Aston Martin won’t release EVs until it’s financially stable

Following an emergency investment, Aston Martin says it likely won't make any EVs until after 2025.

The Reborn GMC Hummer EV Truck Will Have 1,000 HP, 11,500 Lb-Ft Of Torque

Hummer is dead no more. It will be officially reborn as the GMC Hummer EV, GMC’s first all-electric truck, to be built at General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant. And its numbers are unreal....

Robocalls: How common are they?

— From October to December 2019, the Federal Trade Commission reported more than 19.5 million do not call complaints in the United States.

Tinder and Bumble under investigation over underage use, sex offenders, and data handling

Yesterday, a subcommittee announced an investigation into Tinder and Bumble for allegedly allowing minors and convicted sex offenders to use their services.

Public Wi-Fi is a Lot Safer Than You Think

Jacob Hoffman-Andrews, writing for EFF: If you follow security on the Internet, you may have seen articles warning you to "beware of public Wi-Fi networks" in cafes, airports, hotels, and other public places. But now, due to the widespread deployment of HTTPS encryption on most popular websites, adv...

Coronavirus fears exploited to spread malware

There are now almost 10,000 confirmed global cases of the Coronavirus, with 213 total deaths. The situation recently led the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern.

Antivirus Company Shuts Down Subsidiary After Being Caught Harvesting Users Data

People download antivirus software mostly for one thing: To protect their precious computers from malware. Some of these antivirus softwares are free and others require a subscription to use the software. PCMag and Motherboard did a joint investigation where they found out that Avast’s division collected user data from its antivirus software. The division, Jumpshot, […]

Get a touchdown this Super Bowl weekend with these Instant Pot recipes!

Looking for some tasty recipes to cook up for Super Bowl weekend? Try some of these!

When the price tag seems too good to be true, it might be – but not because of the cost

When the price tag seems too good to be true, it might be, learns Gayle MacDonald. Not because of the cost, but because the sticker seems to be a permanent feature of the product

Google's Latest Video App Tangi is TikTok for People Who Love Pinterest

Google has announced it’s launching an “experimental social video sharing app” called Tangi for short, 60-second tutorials.

Five Of The Worst Ways People Have Tried To Fix Their Computers

Sometimes your computer breaks. It happens. You spill something, or drop something, or you try to boot up and nothing happens. Many of us resolve the issue with a liberal use of Google, and others take the failing device to a person trained to fix computers. And some people thoroughly screw up their device trying to...

How to clean and sanitize your headphones

Dirty headphones are never any fun. Keep the music bopping with these tips to ensure your headphones stay as clean as can be!

New Rack-Mountable Mac Pro Unboxed [Video]

Check out this unboxing video of the new Mac Pro with a rack mountable enclosure.

Best Windows 10 apps this week

Three-hundred-and-seventy-one in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store in the past seven days.

9to5Mac Daily: January 31, 2020 – Apple Maps redesign, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by MacStadium: Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code 9TO5MAC, or get started with MacStadium’s new Orka […]

Microsoft could finally be working on a Surface Book 3

News from Microsoft isn't all that rare but when it comes to laptops, the company has been more focused on churning out other devices like the new Surface Pro X. We haven't seen a new Surface Book in almost two years but a new rumour hints that we're finally getting some updates on a potential new Surface Book 3.

MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Tuff Nano SSD From CalDigit

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with CalDigit to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win one of the company's 512GB Tuff Nano...

Hyolyn x Crucial Star drop R&B ballad 'Hug Me Silently'

Hyolyn has dropped her R&B ballad track "Hug Me Silently" featuring Crucial Star."Hug Me Silently" …

Taylor Swift Reveals She’s ‘Not Ready’ For Kids Amidst ‘Happiness’ With Joe Alwyn In New Doc

Taylor Swift opens up about not wanting to have kids yet, despite being happy with Joe Alwyn, in 'Miss Americana.'

Soundtrack of the Decade #2: The Last Of Us Flipped the Book on What a Soundtrack Could Bring to a Game

It can't all be for nothing

The Chase hopeful branded 'worst contestant' as he only gets two questions right

Alex had viewers in hysterics.

Nicki Minaj Reveals She’s Heading To Reality TV Next Month

New York rapper Nicki Minaj is going to level up in a big way next month. The hip-hop star has announced her involvement in VH1's upcoming "RuPaul's Drag Race"

Architecture and design events in February 2020 from Dezeen Events Guide

Modernism Week in Palm Springs, Stockholm Design Week and the Collect crafts fair and Surface Design Show in London are listed in the Dezeen Events Guide in February.

Three for the Weekend in Latvia: Tempting tourism, Fantasy science, Documentary film

Stuck for something to do in Latvia this weekend? You shouldn't be, there's plenty happening!

Design shows in China including Design Shanghai and Festival of Design postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

The organisers of Design Shanghai have delayed the trade fair until May, due to the coronavirus epidemic that has suspended travel in China, with a host of other event organisers following suit.

Coronavirus forces postponement of Taipei Game Show

Game event awaits rescheduling to summer holidays.Following the example of the Taipei International Book Exhibition, the organizers of the Taipei Game Show announced Friday (Jan. 31) they were postponing their early February event due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Five things to see and do at Esports BAR

The event returns to Cannes for its seventh show

MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards Entries Now Open for 2020

Thursday, 23 January 2020

Sun Met: Top international jockey to ride defending champ Rainbow Ridge

The 2020 Sun Met will have a touch of international flavour as Ryan Moore is riding defending champion Rainbow Bridge.

Wanderlust Magazine announces 2020 Reader Travel Awards

Sensational wildlife spots. A unique tribal culture. Otherworldly red deserts. These are just a few of the reasons why Namibia has been voted Top Country in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2020 , with Kyrgyzstan, Scotland and Asian destinations also celebrating success. The awards were presented at a special event hosted at Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show at Olympia today, 30th January 2020, co-hosted by Wanderlust Magazine’s Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Lyn Hughes. This marks Namibia’s second Top Country win in a row.

Five things to do in Saskatoon on the first weekend of February

Five things to check out in Saskatoon during the weekend of Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.

Australian Open 2020: Organizers using sustainable T-shirts from Tirupur for ball boys, girls and court side statiscians

NC John & Sons, a Tiripur-based company used 1,88,709 PET bottles to manufacture 25,000 garments for the Australian Open.

Trump seizes on viral clip of Nadler giving final answer over Schiff

President Trump on Friday seized on a viral clip of House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), who appeared to catch impeachment manager colleague Rep.

Watch Schiff's Hilarious Attempt to Stop Nadler From Delivering Closing Remarks

Rep. Jerry Nadler raced to the podium Thursday after Chief Justice John Roberts read the last question  before adjourning for the evening, blowing past House impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff who attempted to stop him.

Sen. Lamar Alexander's Democratic colleagues are 'disappointed' with his no-witnesses vote, see a silver lining

Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) announced Thursday night that he will vote against calling new witnesses in President Trump's impeachment trial, but he also said Trump's actions were "inappropriate." His decision means there will likely be at most 50 votes for witnesses, and since few people think Chief Justice John Roberts would break a tie, Trump's trial is expected to come to a swift end. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) told CNN's Anderson Cooper he's "very disappointed" in Alexander's decision, though it appears the GOP senator "essentially said that the House case has been proven but it doesn't rise to the level of impeachment." Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) told CNN's Chris Cuomo that he's also "deeply disappointed" in Alexander's decision to allow "the first impeachment trial in history that has no witnesses at all, and it's hard to imagine that this is a fair trial under those circumstances." On the other hand, he said, it's "refreshing to hear somebody on the other side describe it as inappropriate." Democratic…

Late Night Dissects Alan Dershowitz’s Unimpeachable Logic

Seth Meyers took a closer look at Dershowitz’s “public interest” argument at President Trump’s impeachment trial, eventually concluding that it was “absolutely insane.”

‘Miss Americana’: Taylor Swift Admits Her Sexual Assault Trial Inspired Her To Speak Out About Politics

Taylor Swift opens up about her sexual assault trial and how it pushed her to be vocal about politics.

Mourners flock from around the world for funeral of traveller who had 140 grandchildren

Patrick 'Paddy' Doran was laid to rest in Leeds, West Yorkshire, surrounded by his adoring friends and family who travelled from all over the world to attend the service

Deaths in Tipperary - Friday, January 31, 2020

The late Michael Byrne The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Byrne late of 19 Sallygrove, Nenagh, Tipperary and late of Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. Peacefully in the loving care of St Conlons Home...

Robert Duvall and Kurt Russell to be honored at National Cowboy Museum's 2020 Western Heritage Awards in OKC

Kurt Russell's father, Bing Russell, also will be posthumously honored.

No country for young men: why are the male actor nominees so old?

Pacino, Hanks, Hopkins: this year’s Oscar and Bafta male acting categories feature the same old faces. Is it time for a youth rebellion?

Zendaya wore a dress with daring cutouts, giant pockets, and a split sleeve on the red carpet

Zendaya is consistently one of the best-dressed stars on the red carpet.

Triangle as home

With innovative thinking, two architects go vertical and come up with free flowing spaces and spacious rooms. A look by Nandhini Sundar

SHEER BLISS

An indoor courtyard is just what the architect ordered for a happy home. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

What’s heritage? Architect Joey Giaimo has a new answer

Joey Giaimo’s family home in old Mississauga shows how older buildings can form part of an ongoing conversation

Framlab proposes modular vertical farms for Brooklyn neighbourhoods

Creative agency Framlab has proposed building modular vertical farms in Brooklyn to provide low-income neighbourhoods with access to fresh produce.

Truck has 480,000 lumen light panel installed on it

RCtestflight on YouTube was dissastisfied with only being able to light up entire mountainsides from four kilometers away, so replaced the enormous array of LED lamps atop his truck with ones inclu…

Image: Hubble spies bar, baby stars

The galaxy depicted in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is a barred spiral known as NGC 7541, in the constellation of Pisces (the Fishes). 

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ends mission of astronomical discovery

After more than 16 years studying the universe in infrared light, revealing new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy and beyond, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end.

Telescope reveals details of sun’s turbulent surface

Further observations will help scientists understand and predict solar activity that can disrupt satellite communications and affect power grids.

After 16 years, the Spitzer Space Telescope's science mission is over

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has spent the past 16 years rendering the universe and its many phenomena in infrared, providing scientists clues to the secrets of stellar formation, supernovae, quasars, exoplanets and more.

New Photos Reveal Sun's Turbulent Surface in 'Unprecedented' Detail

These new photos reveal the sun's turbulent surface in 'unprecedented' detail

Former cricketer Iqbal Qasim appointed as PCB Cricket Committee chair

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced that former Test spinner Iqbal Qasim will chair the PCB Cricket Committee, which will meet on a quarterly basis.In a press release, t

Iqbal Qasim appointed head of PCB cricket committee

Iqbal Qasim will take over the role as head of the PCB cricket committee, replacing Wasim Khan | ESPNcricinfo.com

BCCI names Madan Lal, R.P. Singh in Cricket Advisory Committee

The CAC’s immediate task will be to pick replacements for outgoing selectors MSK Prasad and Gagan Khoda.

India vs New Zealand 4th T20I Highlights: India beat New Zealand in Super Over

IND vs NZ 4th T20, India vs New Zealand Highlights: KL Rahul, Virat Kohli chased down the target of 14 runs in the Super Over.

‘Horn Not Okay’: Mumbai Police Introduce Novel Way to Reduce Honking – Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): While India is one of the noisiest countries in the world, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO), the country’s financial capital Mumbai is the noisiest city in India, as stated by the Central Pollution Control. The city faces a huge traffic problem and noise levels are far beyond permissible levels.

Lidl is selling tubs of Champagne and chocolate ice cream for Valentine's Day

A bottle of bubbly and ice cream hybrid? Sign us up!

Don’t have a cow: the simple, sustainable guide to making your own oat milk

Non-dairy milks have never been more popular. Here’s how to make them from oats, nuts and seeds – saving money as well as the planet

This little owl was found in a ditch, but her reason for being there was a surprise

A rescued owl nicknamed Plump had to go on a diet so she could fly again.

Everything you need to know about Bees in Minecraft

Bees have landed on Minecraft and brought with them new game mechanics, new blocks, new food, new redstone functionality and we explore them all.

Man performs Moonlight Sonata for 61-year-old elephant

Paul Barton (previously at Boing Boing) plays the piano for elephants and has been at it for many years. Here he is performing Beethoven’s Quasi una fantasia, the Moonlight Sonata, for an old…

Guide: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Every Character Confirmed So Far

K.K. Slider returns, but what about Jack and Jingle?

One of the oldest bald eagles ever recorded just crashed through a man's window

The eagle that smashed through a Wyoming man's window was bearing a leg band from 1989.

SSC GD constable PST/PET admit card released, exam from February 3

SSC GD constable: The exam will be held from February 3 to February 20. The admit cards for the same can be download from the official website, crpf.gov.in.

ASRB ICAR NET 2019 result declared: Steps to check marks online

ASRB ICAR NET 2019: Candidates can check result at asrb.org.in. Those obtaining 50 per cent marks will be considered qualified.

Check Madras University results for UG/PG now on this link

The Madras University results for UG/PG have been declared. The same is available on the official website.

Viral video: Jharkhand’s forest dept uses Archimedes principle to rescue elephant stuck in well

Jharkhand's forest department was praised online after the rescue team used Archimedes principle to rescue an elephant calf stuck inside a well in the state's Gumla district.

Thoom links up with Lil Asaf at a refugee camp in Beirut in new video

The Ammam-born MC makes his debut on The Astral Plane.

24 temporarily free and 32 on-sale apps and games for Friday

Welcome to Friday, everyone. The end of the week is finally here, so it's time to celebrate by exploring the latest sales currently available on the

February 2020: Five Planets & More!

If you go out before dawn and then again after sunset, you can spot all five naked-eye planets. And the Winter Hexagon glides high in the evening sky.

Man performs Moonlight Sonata for 61-year-old elephant

Paul Barton (previously at Boing Boing) plays the piano for elephants and has been at it for many years. Here he is performing Beethoven’s Quasi una fantasia, the Moonlight Sonata, for an old…

Nike Adds Pops of Pastel to SB Dunk High Pro "Easter Spectrum"

The seasonal suede offering drops from today.

Everything you need to know about Bees in Minecraft

Bees have landed on Minecraft and brought with them new game mechanics, new blocks, new food, new redstone functionality and we explore them all.

‘World’s Sexiest DJ’ Nata Lee Puts On Chesty Display In Black Bra While Covering Herself With Fur Blanket

Nata Lee wasn’t named the “World’s Sexiest DJ” for no reason. As fans who follow the blond bombshell on Instgram know, pretty much nothing is off limits when it comes to ...

Candice Swanepoel Poses In Nothing But A Towel In Stunning New Photos

The Victoria’s Secret Angel covered herself with a white towel while backstage at a photo shoot. Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel sizzled in two hot new shots posted to her ...

Olivia Culpo Shows Off Toned & Tanned Abs In Crop Top & High Slit Skirt In Miami — Pics

Olivia Culpo looked stunning when she showed off her abs in a yellow crop top & sheer skirt with a slit on the side in Miami on Jan. 30!

Kenya Moore Mesmerizes Fans With This Gorgeous Photo Of Herself – Check It Out Here

Kenya Moore shared a gorgeous photo on her social media account in which she looks amazing, and fans were not shy when they had to praise their

What is the difference between colour correcting and concealing?

Green, yellow, pink or salmon, what is your pick when it comes to combating blemishes?

Jamia shooter carried a red bag to hide gun: Shocking details of what more was inside

A paper with "Manidir Wahi Banayenge" written was found in the bag. The paper also had a picture of two flags in orange colour drawn on the right side of the page.

Chandigarh: Day after arrest, eerie silence engulfs ashram at Trilokpur village

Lakshyanand, who was arrested on the charge of raping two minor girls, was sent to judicial custody on Thursday.

‘Hau Bush’ now closed overnight after purse snatcher links to gunfire

Signs are now posted at Oneula Beach Park saying it is closed between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Kentucky couple makes public plea after accidentally donating wedding dress: 'I just want it back'

A Kentucky couple is pleading for help after accidentally donating a wedding dress to a local Goodwill. 

Woman With 31 Fingers And Toes Branded “Witch” By Neighbours

A woman in India with a record 31 fingers and toes has been branded a 'witch' by her superstitious neighbours. Kumari Nayak has polydactylism – a common abnormality at birth where the person has extra fingers and toes.

February 2020: Five Planets & More!

If you go out before dawn and then again after sunset, you can spot all five naked-eye planets. And the Winter Hexagon glides high in the evening sky.

Learning to live by the Maramataka: Pēpuere

The blue moki are running and the tuna are returning to the sea. We're entering the fifth phase of summer. Ngā mihi o te wā e te whānau! We are in the ninth lunar month of Pēpuere and at the end of the summer phase Matiti Kaiwai, moving to Matiti Raurehu. Kaiwai, the fourth phase, indicates the mid

Space is incredible, but too many games are missing the point

Comet me bro.

Lair of the Clockwork God blends platforming with a point & click adventure in February

Having been announced last March at EGX Rezzed, Lair of the Clockwork God is gearing up for release on 21st February, and it's got a fresh new trailer with a wonderfully over the top soundtrack to boo

Everything you need to know about Bees in Minecraft

Bees have landed on Minecraft and brought with them new game mechanics, new blocks, new food, new redstone functionality and we explore them all.

2 hurt when ambulance crashes into home in New Jersey

Two people were hurt when an ambulance crashed into a home in New Jersey Friday morning.

Lenzie smash sees major emergency response with multiple cop vehicles and ambulance on scene

A SMASH in Lenzie this morning has sparked a major emergency response. Emergency services raced out after the alarm was raised at 8.30am over a two-vehicle crash. Pictures and video show multiple p…

Student and adult taken to hospital after crash involving Chandler school bus

A student and adult have been taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Chandler.

Woman in wheelchair dies after hit-and-run incident in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say a woman in a wheelchair was killed in a hit-and-run on Friday morning. Peel Regional Police say a black vehicle left the scene in Mississauga, Ont., after hitting the woman just before 6:45 a.m.

Four displaced in south Charlotte house fire

Three adults and a teenager were displaced after a south Charlotte home caught fire early Friday morning.

Maltreated tigers and lions, rescued from Guatemala circuses, arrive in South Africa

(This Jan. 21 story corrects to say that 17 animals, and not 21, were relocated to the South African sanctuary, out of a total of 21 animals rescued by ADI.)

A crocodile in Indonesia has had a tire stuck on its head for years — and there's a reward for anyone brave enough to get it off, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Previous attempts to get the tire off, such as luring the crocodile using chicken and meat, have been unsuccessful.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Indonesia offers reward for plucking tyre off giant croc's neck

JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities are offering a reward to anyone who can rescue a saltwater crocodile with a motorbike tyre stuck around its neck – and survive.

A crocodile in Indonesia has had a tire stuck on its head for years — and there’s a reward for anyone brave enough to get it off

A 13-foot crocodile has been swimming around Indonesia with a tire around its neck for years – and now officials are offering a reward to anyone who can safely get it off.

Minister intervenes after yet more abuses at Dutch slaughterhouses

Minister Carola Schouten of Agriculture is intervening at Dutch slaughterhouses after another undercover video was published showing workers at a slaughterhouse in IJsselstein beating pigs and

Hyderabad: Girl’s Father Gets Her Christian Lover To Convert To Islam Then Refuses To Allow The Marriage

A case has come to light where a Christian man named Boballi Bhaskar converted to Islam to be able to marry the love of his life, only to be later denied by her father, reports Time Now Hindi.

Ted Bundy's First Known Survivor Speaks Out for the First Time in Amazon Doc: 'It Was Horrible'

'Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer' features women in his life or affected by his crimes opening up on camera for the first time.

Education Minister hails record number of girls who sat UCE

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni said she is happy to hear that more girls sat for the Uganda Certificate of Education-UCE exams in 2019. According to Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB, 169,258 girls registered and sat for the 2019 exams against 168,462 boys. Janet Museveni said …

Truth About Tom Cruise’s Relationship With Suri

It’s often wondered why Tom Cruise and his 13-year-old daughter Suri have no contact with each other. Some think Tom's religious views are the reason.

Esther Passaris causes an uproar after referring to God as ‘Her’

You are worse than churches!

Macron to address France on Brexit: French presidency

PARIS (Reuters) - France’s President Emmanuel Macron will make a televised address on Friday on Britain’s departure from the European Union, his office said.

French PM Edouard Philippe confirms run for Le Havre mayor

Philippe intends to stay on as PM — as long as President Macron will have him.

UK's Brussels embassy takes down EU flag as sun sets on Brexit day

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union’s flag was removed from outside the British embassy to the EU in Brussels on Friday, hours before the United Kingdom was set to formally leave the EU after 47 years of membership.

Russia Wants a New Trade Deal with the UK

Russia wants to conclude a new trade agreement with the UK after the country leaves the European Union, said Russian Ambassador to London Andrey Kelin, quoted by BGNES. Russia and the UK must sign agreements in the fields of aviation, transport, trade in nuclear materials, etc.

Brexit supporter burns EU flag near Downing Street in London

LONDON (Reuters) - A Brexit supporter burned a European Union flag beside Downing Street in central London on Friday as others jeered at pro-EU demonstrators in the final hours before the United Kingdom is due to leave the bloc.

The Sims 'for a new generation' could have online play

'Social interaction and competition' will become part of The Sims in future.

Get Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King for $16 Today Only

. If you played these games way back when and want another crack at them on the Nintendo Switch, [...]

The best games of 2019 are now reduced in fantastic cheap PS4, Xbox One, and PC game deals

Pick up some of the best game of 2019 for less this week with fantastic Xbox One, PS4 and PC game deals

Want an Xbox One X styled after Nike Air trainers? Microsoft has you covered

Microsoft has revealed a limited edition Xbox One X console that is fashioned after a pair of Nike Air trainers. To commemorate Super Bowl 54 taking place | Trusted Reviews

Save 40% on The Art of The Last of Us Part 2 Deluxe Edition

The official description for the game reads:'Five years after their dangerous journey across the [...]

Josh King: Manchester United have bid rejected by Bournemouth

Manchester United have had a bid rejected by Bournemouth for striker Josh King.

Man Utd get Josh King transfer boost as Eddie Howe opens door to Bournemouth exit

Manchester United have made a deadline day move to sign Josh King, who came through the ranks at Old Trafford

Josh King to Manchester United: Solskjaer says business is unlikely

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is not expecting any more transfer business on deadline day.

The promise Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made to Man Utd target Josh King

Solskjaer is desperate to sign a striker.

10am Transfer news LIVE: Giroud LATEST, King to United rejected, Adolfo Gaich eyed and Aubameyang update on Deadline Day

THE January transfer deadline is TONIGHT with many potential deals still to be done. Barcelona have eyes on a number of forward targets including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Chelsea’s Willian …

Prep results for Friday, Jan. 31

PREP RESULTS FOR FRIDAY, JAN. 31, WITH LINKS TO STATS WHERE APPLICABLE:

OCA announces Class 3A All-Star football team

The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Monday selection for its Class 3A All-Star football team.Here are the selections:WESTOFFENSERB: J.J.

Tomahawks lean on seniors in win over rival Chargers

Marysville Pilchuck veterans make key plays down the stretch in a 61-57 win over Marysville Getchell.

St Kenneth's athletes claim sixth title in a row at indoor event

Youngsters excel to beat off competition from rival schools to land East Kilbride title

Newbridge College start slow before blitzing CBC Monkstown

Kildare school are into the Leinster Senior Cup semis after comprehensive six-try rout

Celtic's Griffiths sorry for throwing tape at Kilmarnock fan

Celtic forward Leigh Griffiths has apologised for throwing tape at a Kilmarnock supporter during a Scottish Premiership match last week.

Leigh Griffiths keen on Scotland recall after getting back on goal trail with Celtic

Leigh Griffiths’ return to form with Celtic could have come at the perfect time for his country as well.

Scott Tiffoney loan deal to Ayr United not a sweetener for Alan Forrest move, says Livingston boss Gary Holt

United winger Alan Forrest remains a Livi target - but Holt says he'll remain an Ayr player for the rest of the season.

Jamie McCart enhances his reputation in testing St Johnstone debut

The circumstances were far from ideal for Jamie McCart’s St Johnstone debut.

Mike Dean makes revelation about infamous celebration after Tottenham goal

After Moussa Dembele opened the scoring for Tottenham vs Aston Villa, Dean was seen running away while performing a wagging finger, Alan Shearer style celebration

Watch: A pet goat enjoys morning pastries before riding away on a motorcycle

This goat knows the routine as it excitedly jumps on the man for its morning pastries. It then jumps on the back of the man’s motorcycle and embraces him as it reaches for more of the sweet s…

Where’s Wendy?

Paradise Valley Hotel 249 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Clematis (03) 59684037 By WENDY HARGREAVES, fiveofthebest.com Why does a pub meal taste even better when you take a day trip to find it? On this occa…

Mother reveals how putting her toddler's pushchair in front of a video of a 'sunny walk in the park' sends him to sleep in MINUTES after his refusal to nap became a 'nightmare'

Nicole Jackson, 28, decided to set up her 18-month-old son Louie's buggy up in front of the television in her home in Basildon, Essex, after the 'clingy' toddler refused to leave her alone to nap.

The head of PETA says you're walking your dog wrong

Let dogs pause to sniff the roses.

Nine lives, two thumbs! Gypsy the cat stuns staff when she arrives at animal rescue centre with an extra digit on each paw

Gypsy, six, arrived at Cats Protection Adoption Centre in Newbury, Berkshire, and has 22 toes rather than the usual 18.

The enduring traditions of St. Brigid's Day

Imbolc, also known as the Feast of Brigid, celebrates the arrival of longer, warmer days and the early signs of spring on February 1. It is one of the four major "fire" festivals (quarter days, referred to in Irish mythology from medieval Irish texts. The other three festivals on the old Irish calendar are Beltane...

Dean Parker's Wonderful at Circa 2

‘It’s quite rare that you see a performance and writing and direction work together so seamlessly. Andrew Laing is masterful.’James Cain, Was it GoodFollowing a hugely successful premiere season at BATS Theatre in 2018, Armstrong Creative is delighted to announce that Wonderful by Dean Parker is coming to Circa 2.

The Remains of Logan Dankworth review – a poet for our day

Luke Wright’s eloquent verse monologue pairs Brexit with the breakdown of a marriage

Uncle Vanya at the Harold Pinter Theatre review: Toby Jones delivers an acting masterclass

Who better to play Vanya, than Toby Jones, the most artfully dishevelled actor working today, a man whose every stray hair seems to embody a grudging acceptance of impending mortality.

Faustus: That Damned Woman at the Lyric review – A flimsy gender-swapped adaptation

A strong premise is wasted by a flimsy production, one that takes too long to say too little.

Check Madras University results for UG/PG now on this link

The Madras University results for UG/PG have been declared. The same is available on the official website.

Madras University November 2019 UG, PG results declared at unom.ac.in

Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their results on the official Madras University website unom.ac.in.

Madras University UG, PG result declared: Steps to check marks

University of Madras result: The exams were conducted in November 2019. For many students server is unavailable due to heavy load. Candidates are requested to wait in order to check their result.

SSC GD constable PST/PET admit card released, exam from February 3

SSC GD constable: The exam will be held from February 3 to February 20. The admit cards for the same can be download from the official website, crpf.gov.in.

‘Horn Not Okay’: Mumbai Police Introduce Novel Way to Reduce Honking – Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): While India is one of the noisiest countries in the world, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO), the country’s financial capital Mumbai is the noisiest city in India, as stated by the Central Pollution Control. The city faces a huge traffic problem and noise levels are far beyond permissible levels.

Germany: Evacuation of more than 100 Germans from China starting shortly

BERLIN (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Friday that a German military plane would be leaving for China shortly to evacuate more than 100 German citizens, none of whom are infected with the coronavirus or suspected of having contracted it.

No kissing, hugging in Russia amid virus fears

Russia's consumer health watchdog advised people on Friday to refrain from greeting each other with handshakes, kisses or hugs and to wear medical masks in...

Coronavirus Isolates China as Countries Shut Borders, Issue Travel Warnings

Death toll stands at 213 and a 2% mortality rate, but outbreak could have global financial ramifications due to supply chain disruptions

China says U.S. move to raise travel warning is inappropriate

BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States’ decision to raise its warning level for travel to China is not in line with the facts and is inappropriate, a spokeswoman at the Chinese foreign ministry, Hua Chunying, said on Friday on the ministry’s website.

Coronavirus outbreak: Do not travel to China, U.S. tells citizens

Japan also advised citizens to put off non-urgent travel to China, while Bahrain recommended no travel to any country hit by the virus, and Iran urged a ban on all travellers from China.

Zaharieva: The Bulgarians from Wuhan will Leave China Tomorrow

They have expressed a desire to be removed from the city The three Bulgarians in Wuhan will leave China tomorrow, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva confirmed in response to a journalist's question today.

Coronavirus: countries evacuate citizens from China

These are the plans so far by foreign governments to evacuate their citizens from the epicentre of the outbreak

Countries evacuate citizens from China

Foreign governments race to protect their citizens from deadly virus.

Rubio calls China's blocking of Taiwanese evacuations from Wuhan 'outrageous'

Senator Marco Rubio says China's refusal to allow Taiwan to evacuate citizens from Wuhan 'outrageous'

Chinese planes to bring overseas Wuhan citizens back to virus-hit city

China sent two planes to Malaysia and Thailand on Friday to bring "stranded" Hubei province residents back to the virus-stricken city of Wuhan, authorities said.

Elizabeth Warren Made Chief Justice John Roberts Ask a Question About His Own Legitimacy

If sheet cakes don't get the message across, maybe a public pantsing will.

Rand Paul Just Outed a Whistleblower Because He Got Mad At John Roberts

#ArrestRandPaul is now trending.

Trump acquittal 'meaningless' without witnesses: top Senate Democrat

US President Donald Trump's expected acquittal in his impeachment trial will be a hollow victory if the trial does not call any witnesses, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Friday.

Trump acquittal 'meaningless' without witnesses: top Senate Democrat

US President Donald Trump's expected acquittal in his impeachment trial will be a hollow victory if the trial does not call any witnesses, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Friday.

Not Trump or Obama: This Was America's Worst President Ever

Just terrible.

Ghanaians Create WhatsApp Group For Kobe Bryant In Preparation Towards His Funeral

In a bizarre twist of event concerning the sad demise of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, a group of unidentified Ghanaians have a created a WhatsApp group to plan for Kobe’s funeral. The group’s discussion is centred on the unfortunate death of Kobe and how they as fanatics will plan his funeral in Ghana to bid […]

Jonah Hill reflects on 'favourite memory' with late brother and Kobe Bryant

Actor Johan Hill has shared photos of when he and his late brother, Jordan Feldstein, met Kobe Bryant in 2010

Jonah Hill reflects on 'favourite memory' with late brother and Kobe Bryant

Actor Johan Hill has shared photos of when he and his late brother, Jordan Feldstein, met Kobe Bryant in 2010

History is important than science - Prof Konotey-Ahulu

news, story, article

Mom on Kauai fails to meet deadline to bring missing kids to Idaho | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BOISE, Idaho >> The mom of two children missing since September failed to meet a court-ordered deadline to bring the kids to authorities in Idaho today.

Zalmay Khalilzad, COAS Gen Bajwa discuss regional security

They also discussed matters relating to Afghan peace process.

US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad meets COAS General Bajwa

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad met the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at Pakistan army’s general headquarters in Rawalpindi on Friday. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that during the meeting, matters of mutual interest including overall regional security situation and the ongoing Afghanistan reconciliation process were discussed. The US Special Envoy thanked Pakistan for facilitating the process towards the mutual objective of peace in the region. Earlier in the day, Zalmay Khalilzad also met the Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad, and during the meeting they agreed to continue consultation to make joint efforts for Afghan peace process. In his remarks, Zalmay Khalilzad said that a peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban will pave the way for intra-Afghan dialogue, which will prove useful for peace and stability not only in Afghanistan…

US envoy Khalilzad discusses ongoing Afghan peace process with army chief

Matter­s of mutual intere­st, includ­ing region­al securi­ty discus­sed during the meetin­g

AU reiterates resolve to support Somalia

Somalia is facing a drawdown of AMISOM troops.

Roundtable Session on “25th Anniversary of Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan” held at CGSS

A Roundtable Session was held at the Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) in Islamabad on Friday on “25th Anniversary of Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan”.

Manila Water plans to raise P9 billion via share sale

As government reviews its water contract, the embattled Ayala-led company decides to raise additional capital and funding so it could 'take decisive actions as needed'

CELLINK resolves directed share issue of SEK 377 million

The Board of Directors of CELLINK AB (publ) has, based on the authorization given by the Company’s Annual General Meeting that was held on 18 December 2019, resolved on a directed share issue of 3,890,000 new shares of series B (corresponding to approximately 10 per cent of the total number of outstanding shares in the Company) at a subscription price of SEK 97 per share (the “Share Issue”), which means that the Company receives SEK 377,330,000 before transaction costs.

Tribal leaders make the case for sales tax-sharing deals

A new law would affirm a sales tax agreement the Tulalip Tribes reached with the state and county.

Oklahoma business briefs for Jan. 31, 2020

OERB hits training milestone The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board has trained 17,000 teachers to use free energy curricula the organization offers to promote oil and gas-related science, technology, engineering, math and arts skills to their students, it has announced. Officials said the organization celebrated reaching that milestone as part of a workshop it held this month for more than 100 teachers at Cushing High School. The organization hosts 14 workshops to train teachers interested in using its curricula annually. Participating teachers receive free supplies associated with each course, plus a $50 stipend for attending the workshop.

Tongaat shares back to JSE trading on Monday

It suspended trading on June 10 after revelations of accounting irregularities that saw its share plummet some 75% last year.

These are the most Irish metropolitan areas in the US

Metropolitan regions in the Northeast of the US have the largest amount of people reporting Irish ancestry according to the US Census Bureau.

Apple TV+ drama 'Foundation' to become Ireland's biggest-ever production

The Apple TV+ dramatisation of Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" novels is to employ over 500 people and will be the largest single production ever made on location in southern Ireland.

Mayor Pete’s South Bend Awarded No Major Contracts to Black-Owned Firms for Three Years

DES MOINES, Iowa—Of the many pledges that Pete Buttigieg has made in his as-yet unfruitful quest to earn the support of black voters, his guarantee that a quarter out of every federal contracting dollar will be awarded to minority- and women-owned businesses is one of his most ambitious. “Look at what

Black history month is not just a time to celebrate marches and martyrs

February 1st marks the start of Black History Month. While many people are familiar with iconic figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman, there are many other lesser known ...

Junior League, Airport Authority Partner to Combat Human trafficking 

The Junior League of Birmingham this week announced a new partnership with the Birmingham Airport Authority in an effort to aid human trafficking victims. This partnership includes posting signs in every airport bathroom stall to provide potential victims with helpline information, as well as passengers with information to help identify victims.

GE2020: Fianna Fáil's Byrne claims SF tax plans 'will cost jobs in Louth'

Fianna Fáil Councillor James Byrne slates Sinn Féin tax plans

Election 2020: Rebuilding Ireland has failed, says Fianna Fáil

Party says Fine Gael has displayed lack of understanding about housing crisis

Tipperary's Newman Julian says FG is only party to cut tax

People on average incomes 'are not rich'

Kilbowie outdoor centre closure agreed by North Lanarkshire Council

The residential facility, which provides outdoor education for Primary Seven groups, is to shut in 2020-2021.

What next for Tiverton town centre?

The previous Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) Conservative-led administration had agreed to widen an alleyway between Fore Street and the Pannier Market

Greed, hubris and weak regulation: A year on from the Hayne royal commission, has anything changed?

The banking royal commission was badly needed, but it never went far enough. It was too short, and the terms of reference missed some critical areas.

How mortgage broking was saved from near death

The Hayne recommendations nearly finished off mortgage brokers a year ago. Today, their services are more in demand than ever.

It's official: too much banking is bad for you

The "financialisation" of an economy can exacerbate inequality, and undermine stability.

‘Just gutted’: Eurostar passengers in Paris reflect on Brexit day

As Britain finally leaves the EU, travellers from Britain and France express anger and sadness

‘Just gutted’: Eurostar passengers in Paris reflect on Brexit day

As Britain finally leaves the EU, travellers from Britain and France express anger and sadness

Extradition Trial Of PNB Scam Accused Nirav Modi To Begin From 11 May As UK Court Extends His Custody Till 27 February

Nirav Modi’s extradition trial is scheduled for five days starting 11 May

Delhi court revives Aircel-Maxis matter against Chidambaram, Karti

Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain, appearing for the agencies sought time to file the report, which was allowed

CM Jagan Approaches High Court Once Again

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy approached Telangana High Court once again seeking exemption from the court appearances. He sought the permission of the court to allow another accused to represent him in the future court appearances.

Men arrested on suspicion of connection with €13m cyber-attack on Malta bank

North’s National Crime Agency boss says ‘large amount’ of proceeds ‘funnelled through bank account in Belfast’

Arrests made over EUR13 million cyber heist at Bank of Valletta

The UK's National Crime Agency has made three arrests in Belfast and London over a EUR13 million cyber heist at Malta's Bank of Valletta.

CBOT Trends - Corn, soybeans, wheat steady-down 2 cents per bushel

CHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. trade expectations for the opening of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) at 8:30 a.m. CST (1430 GMT) on Friday.WHEAT - Steady to down 2 cents per bushel* Wheat futures mostly lower on risk-off trading ahead of the weekend.* Most-active CBOT March soft red winter wheat futures contract hit resistance at its 20-day moving average during overnight trading session. Consolidation was noted at the 30-day moving average.

GRAINS-Soybeans extend losing streak on coronavirus fears; corn firm, wheat weak

(Recasts, updates with U.S. trading, adds new analyst quote, changes byline/dateline; pvs PARIS/SYDNEY)By Mark WeinraubCHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell on Friday, on track for their ninth straight day of losses, as concerns about the coronavirus cutting into Chinese demand beat back any attempts at a bargain-buying bounce, traders said.

3 Big Things Today, January 31, 2020

Corn and soybean futures were little changed amid concerns about the coronavirus.

WTI drops below $52.00 and challenges 2020 lows

Prices of the barrel of WTI are losing further ground at the end of the week and are trading at shouting distance from yearly lows in sub-$52.00 level

Crude Oil Futures: The negative view remains unchanged

Open interest increased by around 14.2K contracts on Thursday, reaching the second build in a row as per advanced readings from CME Group. In the same

Arcadia makes supporting clean energy easier

Get a $20 Amazon gift card or 4 standard LED bulbs just by signing up.

How analytics can help expand market share and generate revenue

Fintech players have captured the marketplace with efficient customer experience and proven that mass-market growth is achievable, without branches and with mobile-based applications. What sets new financial entrants apart is that they are adaptable and can provide customers with financial advice in a way that suits them.

Save 50% off Pagico 9: Task & Data Management software

With today's highlighted deal, boost your productivity with this tool's task timeline, project visualization, daily planning and cross-links. You can save half off the price for a limited time only!

11 Ways to Communicate So Employees Understand Their Benefits

Here's how to share useful information that engages employees

On the Web Education and Learning – Should I Consider a Online Study Training Course in Information Science?

The following article will examine the benefits that you can get out of edX information Science. Inside this regard, it's important to distinguish in between other along with edX businesses that

How To Keep Your Hands Germ-Free, From An Infectious Disease Specialist

It's more common sense than you might think.

Google's Latest Video App Tangi is TikTok for People Who Love Pinterest

Google has announced it’s launching an “experimental social video sharing app” called Tangi for short, 60-second tutorials.

Public Wi-Fi is a Lot Safer Than You Think

Jacob Hoffman-Andrews, writing for EFF: If you follow security on the Internet, you may have seen articles warning you to "beware of public Wi-Fi networks" in cafes, airports, hotels, and other public places. But now, due to the widespread deployment of HTTPS encryption on most popular websites, adv...

How to Measure Almost Anything Using Your Phone

Your phone can do it all. It’s a portable music player, diary, digital camera, communication device, calculator, and just about everything else. But you might not have considered that it can also replace your measuring tape. With the right sensors on board and the right apps installed, you can measure more data with your phone than you might think.

How to Measure Almost Anything Using Your Phone

Your phone can do it all. It’s a portable music player, diary, digital camera, communication device, calculator, and just about everything else. But you might not have considered that it can also replace your measuring tape. With the right sensors on board and the right apps installed, you can measure more data with your phone than you might think.

Granblue Fantasy: Versus is out on March 3, 2020

Fighting game fans will have to wait just a little longer for Granblue Fantasy: Versus, the latest attention-grabber from Arc System Works. It's launching in North America on March 3, 2020. The European release date hasn't been confirmed ye...

Which Temtem starter should you choose?

Here's how to build a strong squad from the start.

Toyota Corolla Quest: more details revealed

Yesterday we announced that the Toyota Corolla Quest had been revealed and would replace the outgoing model with the 11th-generation’s platform.

Taipei Game Show 2020 Called Off Following Coronavirus Outbreak

Postponed to summer

Pacio defends ONE strawweight title

Joshua Pacio wraps up a near perfect night for Filipino fighters as he successfully defends his strawweight title against Alex Silva

Man jailed and banned from town centre after shouting abuse at public

A man has been jailed for seven weeks banned from Colchester town centre after being drunk and abusive to members of the public on several occasions.

Moncrieff's Quick-Fire Quiz: Martin on arm-wrestling Varadkar and pineapple pizza

Micheál Martin says he would step in to stop a street brawl and would have a “good shot” at ...

Gran, 85, dragged around bungalow by the wrists in "despicable" robbery

"Drawers, wardrobe, he ransacked everything, pulled everything out. You couldn't see the carpet on the floor"

Coronavirus UK: Brit bus driver completely unfazed next to man in full hazmat suit

People have been quick to comment on the "poor coach driver" who doesn't even have a face mask on as Brit passengers are being taken by bus to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral

Mairead McGuinness says some of Nigel Farage's colleagues agreed with her cutting off his mic

Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness turned off Mr Farage’s mic mid-sentence.

Pictures: Heather Cooney at the launch of Littlewoods Ireland's Style Meets Substance

Cork make three changes for Munster derby against unchanged Tipperary

When the sides met at Páirc Uí Rinn in last year’s League campaign, Tipperary claimed a famous win.

Johne Murphy's Newbridge College book quarter-final spot with 38-point victory

The Kildare school ran out comprehensive winners over CBC Monkstown at Donnybrook this afternoon.

All The TV Details For Bumper Weekend In Allianz National Leagues

There's another jam-packed weekend of GAA in store and we have all the TV details for the five Allianz League games being broadcast.

All The TV Details For Bumper Weekend In Allianz National Leagues

There's another jam-packed weekend of GAA in store and we have all the TV details for the five Allianz League games being broadcast.

Schuh closes its Liverpool store for good

The store opened more than two decades ago

Nintendo says Ring Fit Adventure sales continue to soar in Asia, with massive shortages

So in case you missed it, Ring Fit Adventure launched last October, and it absolutely rules. I only got into it recently, but I've found it to be a perfect mix of physical activity and cute RPG fun. It's something I look forward to playing ...

Barli Asmara enters ready-to-wear market with latest collection

Barli Asmara may be known to you for his delicate and ultra-feminine bridal offerings, but the designer has now set foot into the world of affordable ready-to-wear clothes with his latest collection.

Thrifty homeowner transforms the empty cupboard in her hallway into an 'inspirational' glam station - using purchases from eBay and Ikea

Hannah Maria Clark, from Dundee, took to Facebook group DIY On A Budget Official and told how she transformed the empty cupboard in her hallway into a glam station

Guide: Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games - Switch eShop Deals (Europe)

Our regularly updated picks of discounted games on Switch

Man of the hour: Dr. B.V. Doshi

Eminent architect and Pritzker Prize winner Dr. B.V. Doshi has received the Padma Bhushan. He speaks to Durganand Balsavar about the architect’s role in society

Post-cyberpunk: what you need to know about the latest trends in speculative fiction

Cyberpunk has become an integral part of our pop culture. Everyone is familiar with at least some works in the genre and their particular flavour of dystopian...

The future looks bright for ACT art and design

The global appetite to "support the local and the handmade" is growing

Mushrooms: The Art, Design and Future of Fungi at Somerset House – A celebration of humanity’s great, unsung alliance

Somerset House delves into our complicated relationship with these... things (neither plant nor animal) in its new exhibition Mushrooms: The Art, Design and Future of Fungi.

Paradigm Chairman Sam Gores Denies Report of Possible Sale to CAA

"We are not for sale, nor are we selling the agency," Gores says in email to employees

Solitary splendour in Maldives

For those who want to get away from it all, there’s always the Maldives

How to book holiday villas in Sicily

Sicily is a fashion secret among British people who enjoy a sunny vacation away from the crowds, but the attention of the Mediterranean island is easy to understand. Book a villa in Italy to use as a base for exploring Sicily during the summer months and you will be greeted by rising temperatures and hours of sunshine almost every day. You can choose to enjoy the season by relaxing on one of the beaches or isolation grounds that make up

Plastic peril strikes: Haunting image shows dead sea turtle after it died from lack of oxygen while tangled in fishing wire

Photojournalist Shane Gross, 34, took the haunting photos of a turtle seemingly screaming while trapped in fish wire, near the coast of Harbor Island in the Bahamas.

WATCH: Fire department rescues deer from Ohio pool

The homeowner hadn’t looked out her back door in several days. When she did around 11 a.m. Thursday, though, she discovered something unusual about her pool.

Viral video: Jharkhand’s forest dept uses Archimedes principle to rescue elephant stuck in well

Jharkhand's forest department was praised online after the rescue team used Archimedes principle to rescue an elephant calf stuck inside a well in the state's Gumla district.

Milkman stabbed on his rounds after 'refusing to give youths a lift'

The dairy worker was attacked shortly before 5am in the Cheshire village of Tarporley and even wanted to continue on his round

Girl, 15, missing after boarding a bus in her school uniform

Hunt for Sara Balazova who was last seen stepping on the 75 bus from Woolton Village on Monday

See flames shoot into the air after early hours 'explosion' and car fire on Sunderland street

The fire is now being investigated by police after emergency services were sent to the scene in the early hours of Friday

Coronavirus UK: Urgent search for people in contact with Newcastle patients

Britain's first coronavirus patients are two members of the same family, who tested positive for the SARS-like bug in England and are being treated in hospital in Newcastle

10,000 Bees Slaughtered in Random Attack

Two extremely cool young men wearing the modern type of coat decided to take their frustrations with the world out on a beehive, with CCTV capturing them lifting the lids off the hives, kicking them, and seemingly targeting individual bees for attack with sticks.

How Do Voices Come Out Of Our Mouths?

We can all communicate in lots of different ways – using our hands to gesture or sign, writing letters, typing text messages, drawing pictures or even sending emojis....

What Does It Mean to Have a Serious Drinking Problem?

Alcohol was my stress reducer, my reality fighter, the conferrer of artificial joys. It was also wreaking havoc on my life.

Gerry Duggan's Cable Smells Like (Mutant) Teen Spirit

Writer Gerry Duggan discusses Marvel's new Cable series, whose inspirations include X-Men (of course), Archie Comics and '80s action movies .

How to protect yourself from the coronavirus

The virus can be spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Hand-washing is a first line of defence

Pennsylvania man's earache sign of rare infection: ‘It’s surreal how close I was to dying’

A 27-year-old Pennsylvania man is speaking out after he nearly lost his life to a rare syndrome that was triggered by a common ear infection. 

20 Comics That Show What All Moms Have to Overcome

The birth and raising of a baby can be one of the best things a woman can go through. Although, as demanding as motherhood can sometimes be, having moments of distress, stress, and even depression are normal. The best thing is that you are not alone: an illustrator and mother decided to share her day-to-day life in a very interesting way.

15 Photos About Married Life That Are Right on the Money

Marriage has a funny effect on people. On average, people tend to start gaining weight during their first year of marriage, and yet they somehow tend to gain weight slower than people who just live with each other. In other words, after the wedding, you win some and you lose some. People around the world are sharing photos that perfectly illustrate what life is like after the honeymoon is over.

Britney Spears sizzles in sports gear as she kisses her beau during yoga workout

Pop princess Britney Spears looked incredible in her yoga gear as she got flexible on the mat while her boyfriend leaned in for a kiss

Malaika Arora’s birthday wish for Amrita Arora is too adorable

Today Amrita Arora celebrates her 42nd birthday and Malaika Arora has a cute wish for her which she  posted on Instagram.It is also Malaika’s friend, Vinay Bijlani’s birthday and the actress wished both of them on her Instagram story. She posted some throwback pictures and captioned it saying, "happy bday fellow Aquarian’s." The throwback pictures are a complete treat for the netizens. Not just on her story, Malaika even posted a picture on her feed and captioned it saying, “Happy bday my Amu,amzu,amolla,amutti,ams, ..... alll names of endearment , coz we love u(p.s . Now don’t cry n get emo)."Malaika Arora will soon be hosting a dance reality show along with Terence Lewis and Geeta Kapoor. Can’t wait to see this glam-diva sizzle on the small screen again.Check out the pictures that Malaika posted with Amrita...

Watch: Kareena Kapoor Khan blowing Sara Ali Khan a flying kiss is the cutest thing on the internet today

Bollywood beauty Sara Ali Khan headed over the sets of step-mom Kareena Kapoor Khan’s chat show to talk about her film ‘Love Aaj Kal’, maters of the h

Pedestrian struck by vehicle at Sheppard and Allen Road

A pedestrian has been rushed to a trauma centre after being hit by a vehicle in the city’s northwest end.

Solitary splendour in Maldives

For those who want to get away from it all, there’s always the Maldives

How to book holiday villas in Sicily

Sicily is a fashion secret among British people who enjoy a sunny vacation away from the crowds, but the attention of the Mediterranean island is easy to understand. Book a villa in Italy to use as a base for exploring Sicily during the summer months and you will be greeted by rising temperatures and hours of sunshine almost every day. You can choose to enjoy the season by relaxing on one of the beaches or isolation grounds that make up

Philippine Fleet commander Giovanni Carlo Bacordo is new Navy chief

A magna cum laude of his Philippine Military Academy class, Bacordo will replace Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad as the Navy's Flag Officer-in-Command on February 3, 2020

NPP women use Sarkodie’s ‘Ofeetso’ to mock the NDC after Akufo Addo commissioned 307 ambulances

A video has surfaced of some NPP supporters jamming to Sarkodie’s ‘Ofeetso’ during the commission of the new 307 ambulances by Akufo Addo to spite the NDC. In the video, the supporters with many of them been women were seen using their clothes to wipe the new ambulances and singing along to ‘Ofeetso’ which is […]

Mahama’s ‘Onuador’ vans only fit to sell ice-cream and Yoghurt- Abronye DC jabs

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe popularly known as Abronye DC has descended heavily on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) bigwigs for making ‘noise’ about the delays that characterized the distribution   of ambulances by Akufo-Addo-led government. The NPP executive in response to criticism made by the Ranking Member on the Health of Parliament and NDC MP for Sefwi Akotombra, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the so-called  8 ‘Onuador’ mobile clinic vans procured under the erstwhile administration are not fit for purpose which must be their major concern instead. Mr. Akando had earlier revealed to the media that the jamboree to commission only about 200 ambulances out of the 275 the government was needless. “The jamboree and funfair was needless,” he said, adding that though he propagated for distribution of the ambulances, the accompanying funfair was a waste of state resources”, he said He further explained that he was reliably informed that only 130 out of 200 ambulances…

Incumbent Jaman North MP picks forms for NPP primaries

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Incumbent Jaman North MP picks forms for re-election

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Sekyere Kumawu DCE pledges support for newly-elected Assembly Members

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Facebook working to curb fake cures on coronavirus outbreak, misinformation

Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus

Facebook bans coronavirus fake news, false cures and conspiracy theories

Social network says people are sharing videos which claim drinking bleach will beat the feared disease.

Medical professionals battle virus misinformation online

Dr. Rose Marie Leslie, a family physician at the University of Minnesota, is fighting misleading and false information around a virus outbreak with the very tool used to spread much...

Chinese Media: 'Local Negligence' Worsened Viral Outbreak

China's Global Times government newspaper disparaged "our local and national negligence" in a column Thursday.

‘Sit and wait to die’: Wuhan citizen blasts Chinese response to 'demon' coronavirus

A Chinese citizen living in the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus says the government is not being truthful with people who are "really helpless" to combat the superbug, which has killed more than 200 and infected over 9,000 throughout the country.

Video: BMTC Volvo bus driver slaps two-wheeler rider; City bus corporation suspends driver

City bus corporation BMTC has suspended its staff Santosh Badiger, who works as a driver in depot 28 (Hebbal), for misbehaving with the public.

Drama as lorry crew 'kidnap' Malindi policemen

Hundreds of boda-boda operators followed the lorry on suspicion the driver and loader were Al-Shabaab militants.

Wanaparthy police’s novel idea to curb accidents

Police conduct awareness campaign for villagers living along NH

RPF constable shoots himself to death on running train

‘He was upset with some domestic problems’

Toddler falls off moving van in Agumbe Ghat

She was rescued an hour later by a passer-by and handed over to her parents

February 2020 week 1 fuel price – RON 97 down 8 sen

Another Friday, and another round of the weekly fuel price update. More good news for RON 97 petrol users, because the price of the fuel has dropped

RON97 price drops 8 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged for week of Feb 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The retail price of RON97 petrol dropped 8 sen to RM2.41 a litre, while RON95 and diesel are maintained at RM2.08 and RM2.18 a litre, respectively, effective midnight until February 7. The Ministry of Finance, in a statement today, announced that based on the calculations...

Risky Time For A Valero Investment

VLO beat earnings estimates for 4Q19.But market conditions have since deteriorated.Product stocks are oversupplied and refinery margins have dropped.The virus in China is a headwind of unknown depth a

Domestic milk intake down 5.7% in December

Domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers was estimated at 243.8 million litres for December 2019, according to the CSO.

3 ASX mining shares with dividend yields over 10%

If you're looking for huge income shares today then Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) and these two mining companies definitely fit the bill.

Revitalize Wellness bags best spa award for Africa

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Invest or develop at the heart of Dunedin’s university precinct - Colliers

A superbly located property at the heart of Dunedin’s university precinct is for sale with vacant possession, providing multiple options for developers or add-value investors.

WelTec launches new degree apprenticeship

WelTec launches new degree apprenticeship to plug skills gap as New Zealand embarks on ambitious infrastructure programme

OYO Hotels & Homes selects Sabre as its long-term strategic partner

SINGAPORE and ATHENS – Sabre Corporation has signed a strategic long-term global partnership with OYO Hotels & Homes. With this partnership, OYO will be connected to almost 900,000 travel agents globally, through the GDS connectivity solution powered by Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ innovative SynXis platform, that will help OYO generate increased bookings and open up additional revenue opportunities for its asset owners worldwide. Maninder Gulati, Global Chief Strategy Officer, OYO Hotels & Homes said, “At OYO Hotels & Homes, we have built

Tertiary Students equipped with skills for the job market

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Japanese company NEC confirms 2016 security breach

NEC needed seven months to discover the hack, did not disclose it publicly.

Lottery Commission gives new guidelines to operators

ABUJA---THE National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), in furtherance of its efforts to strengthen its regulatory functions in the sect

FCA Flags Capital International Management Company

The FCA regulator has warned against Capital International Management Company, a clone of European Economic Area (EEA) authorised firm.

Warren Buffett’s lesson for companies: keep candid

Apple, Facebook and Microsoft are among the groups depriving investors of information

CMA new boss talks tough against issuing profit warnings late

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31 - The Acting Chief Executive of Capital Markets Authority Wycliffe Shamiah has warned companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

MagicLab billionaire Andreev to launch new mobile app business

Move follows sale of stake in $3bn company to Blackstone

MTN Group to sell 14% of its Nigerian business

MTN Group says it is looking to reduce its majority shareholding in its Nigerian subsidiary by 14%, hoping to raise $4 billion from the sale.

Neemuchwala resigns after 4 years as Wipro CEO citing 'family commitments'

The board of directors has begun the process of looking for the next CEO, the company told the stock exchanges

GAN expects earnings to beat market expectations

Gambling software company anticipates earnings of between £7m and £8m

ServiceNow aims to court CEOs, expand use cases beyond IT

CEO Bill McDermott said he has all he needs to expand ServiceNow into a company producing $10 billion in revenue a year.