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news, latest-news, asbestos, asbestos map, national asbestos map, asbestos heat mapA national public database that could help predict which homes across the country contain asbestos is being developed by the federal government. A national residential asbestos heatmap, which will draw on pre-existing state and territory data along with artificial intelligence, is in the early stages…

Shares of content discovery firm Outbrain started trading in a debut on the Nasdaq on Friday, giving the firm founded by Israelis in 2006 a valuation of almost $1.1 billion. The company’s shares opened at their initial public offering price of $20 per share, after the firm sold 8 million shares in the IPO on…

The US Treasury Department said that Payoneer, a fintech startup founded by Israeli entrepreneurs, has agreed to pay a fine of some $1.4 million as part of a settlement for more than 2,000 apparent sanctions violations, by processing payments for parties located in Iran, Sudan and Syria among others, the agency said in a statement.…

Asia FILE PHOTO: People line up at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) mobile vaccination unit in Beijing, China, April 14, 2021. REUTERS/Thomas Peter 25 Jul 2021 09:51AM (Updated: 25 Jul 2021 10:00AM) BEIJING: China reported on Sunday (Jul 25) 32 new COVID-19 cases in the mainland on Jul 24, down from 35 cases a day earlier, the…

Sport 25 Jul 2021 09:40AM (Updated: 25 Jul 2021 09:45AM) TOKYO: A typhoon brewing off the coast of Japan might save the Olympic surfing dream of Costa Rica’s Carlos Munoz, who is racing to Tokyo as a late replacement for Frederico Morais following the latter’s positive COVID-19 test earlier this week.Slated to compete in the…

China’s Sun Yiwen celebrates with her French coach Hugues Obry after winning in the women’s epee individual gold medal bout and Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz celebrates as he rides to the finish line to win the men’s cycling road race during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Japan, July 24, 2021. — AFP China wins in fencing,…

Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir will ‘reveal his true character’Prince Harry’s brand new upcoming memoir is reportedly “reveal the true character” of the royal that has been completely “consumed by his public image.”The claim has been brought forward by the Pod Save the Queen host Anne Gripper.While addressing viewers she was quoted saying, “I can tell…

(Philstar.com) – July 24, 2021 – 4:11pm MANILA, Philippines — A gun ban is in effect in Metro Manila for seven days in preparation for President Rodrigo Duterte’s final State of the Nation Address. Philippine National Police chief Guillermo Eleazar said only members of the police and the military performing official duties and in their…

(Philstar.com) – July 24, 2021 – 4:00pm MANILA, Philippines — Local health authorities on Saturday reported 6,216 more COVID-19 infections, bringing the national caseload to 1,543,281. Active cases: 54,401 or 3.5% of the total Recoveries: 6,778, pushing total to 1,461,749 Deaths: 241, bringing total to 27,131  The Department of Health said the “technical issue” which prevented…

A heat wave is expected to kill all juvenile chinook salmon in California’s Sacramento River, wildlife officials say. Meanwhile, climate change and extreme heat waves are hitting Canada’s salmon, too, on both coasts. We look at how bad it is here and what can be done to save our salmon.A dead chinook salmon floats in…

Yogi Muise performed with the choir of former Cape Breton coal miners for over 50 years.Yogi Muise (left) performs with Men of the Deeps. (Submitted by Jenn Sheppard)Yogi Muise, a longtime member of Cape Breton’s Men of the Deeps, has died. He performed with the choir of former coal miners for over 50 years. Muise,…

Updated 4 hours ago · Published on 23 Jul 2021 10:36PM · Director-general of health Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says that for the first time in weeks, community transmissions outnumber those in the workplace. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, July 23, 2021. COMMUNITY clusters accounted for 16 out of the 30 new Covid-19 clusters…

Updated 4 hours ago · Published on 23 Jul 2021 10:21PM · Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman says he is deeply grateful for the support from so many Malaysians, who have clubbed together to cover his bail. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, July 23, 2021. MUAR MP Syed Saddiq Syed…

The government’s flagship housing plan is “nearly there”, the housing minister has claimed.Darragh O’Brien was responding after reports emerged yesterday that the plan – Housing For All – has been delayed again.The Housing for All publication, which will determine the State’s housing policy and plans until 2030, was due to be published next Tuesday, but…

 THE owners of Templenoe House are swapping riverside living along one of Ireland’s best angling rivers for a new life chapter by the sea, hence the market arrival of the period property with long and noble roots.Parts of this River Blackwater property mix date back 260 years, to the 1760s when first associated with the…

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin says his career “appears to be over” after he was abruptly removed from his role overseeing Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout because of a decades-old allegation of sexual misconduct.Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin responds to a question on COVID vaccines during a news conference on January 14, 2021 in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)The military officer…

Linda O’Leary’s lawyer said in the closing arguments of her Ontario provincial court trial that evidence showing another vessel’s lights were off at the time his client crashed into it is too strong to find her guilty in the fatal 2019 boat collision, but the Crown argued O’Leary should have been watching for unlit objects on the…

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on July 22 said that the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) recent move to reject a second investigation into the origins of COVID-19 is “dangerous” and called on the regime to allow investigators inside the country without any interference. The World Health Organization (WHO) days ago presented a plan to…

Editor’s note: This article is part two of a three-part series. Part 1 looks at Beijing’s crackdown on Didi and introduces the company’s ties to the Chinese military and state-owned businesses.  The front operation behind Didi Global Inc.’s monopoly is the family of Liu Chuanzhi, the founder of Lenovo Group, who has strong ties with the elite…

Fresh off her Wimbledon triumph, Australia’s world No.1 Ash Barty will make her Olympic debut against Spaniard Sara Sorribes Tormo.Barty, who is looking to add Olympic gold to her two grand slam trophies, has a tough road through to the Tokyo final starting with the world No.48.Sorribes Tormo was a recent second round casualty at…

Geelong coach Chris Scott has called on the AFL to explain their “ethical framework” around where finals matches are scheduled.The high-flying Cats, who are in the mix for a top-two berth, had their request to shift Sunday’s match against reigning premiers Richmond from the MCG to GMHBA Stadium denied by the league.Scott insisted the club…

In seeking a gag order against a former employee turned whistleblower, ClubsNSW may have inadvertently attracted more attention to allegations of money laundering through the state’s pokies. (Image: Adobe) It’s an extraordinary move by one of the most powerful lobby groups in the country that could end up backfiring and raising attention about the problems…

The NDIS rollout is an abject failure — once an innovative scheme, it has been mismanaged so poorly, its architects hardly recognise it. (Image: Private Media/Tom Red) Trust has been broken with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. People with disabilities are angry and upset with the government’s consistent focus on cost-cutting a system that…

FILE – In this Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, file photo doctors inject sisters Claudia Scott-Mighty, left, Althea Scott-Bonaparte, who are patient care directors, and Christine Scott, an ICU nurse, with their second shot of the Pfizer vaccine at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, in Bronxville, N.Y. The private New York-Presbyterian hospital system announced in June that it…

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during Biden Child Tax Credit news conference, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) WASHINGTON – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday rejected two Republicans tapped by House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6…

World FILE PHOTO: Doses of the Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 are seen at a vaccination centre in Zilina, Slovakia on Jun 7, 2021. (Reuters/Radovan Stoklasa) 21 Jul 2021 05:53PM (Updated: 21 Jul 2021 06:00PM) MOSCOW: Russia announced on Wednesday (Jul 21) that a batch of its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine was produced for the…

SINGAPORE: Vice activities conducted by some individuals here are not representative of the Vietnamese population in Singapore, said an official from the Vietnam embassy.There are about 15,000 Vietnamese living here in Singapore. Many of them work in the food and beverage industry such as restaurants and hawker centres, or are here to study, said the embassy’s…

Shell and BP South African Petroleum Refineries (Sapref) is preparing to reopen following a temporary shutdown as a result of recent violent protests and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.“Sapref made the decision to safely shut down the refinery when key materials to continue running the facility could not be delivered due to supply chain disruptions…

Groom said on Tuesday that testing rates were on the decline in the past two weeks, which could be “reflective of a decreased need for testing due to decreased infections”.However, this was also likely because “testing has been limited in certain areas due to the social unrest”.“Thus, trends in the coming week will be important…

On February 25, when a photo of a For Rent sign in the window of S. W. Welch was posted on Twitter, shock spread across social media. The used bookstore, owned by Stephen Welch, had been a mainstay of Montreal’s Mile End since it relocated there, in 2007. A few years ago, a real estate firm…

ReutersPublished 5 hours agoThe United States and its allies accused China on July 19 of a global cyberespionage campaign, mustering an unusually broad coalition of countries to publicly call out Beijing for hacking. This report produced by Chris Dignam.ReutersMost Popular0 of 9 videosBillionaire Richard Branson completes historic space flightVideoJeff Bezos returns safely after historic suborbital…

Just as many hope things are letting up, a perilous schedule of events is on the calendar. A lot can change in a year and a half. In December 2019, I had dinner with Jimmy Lai, the billionaire founder of Apple Daily, a popular broadsheet in Hong Kong. One of the perks of my profession, I…

As America continues to try to define itself in a new century, the formerly conservative NYT columnist has fully joined the progressive camp. Once a self-identified conservative, New York Times columnist David Brooks has for some time now been engaged in a personal journey of sorts. To judge by a recent column bearing the title…

Kelechi Iheanacho is hoping to surpass his goal scoring form of last season when the 2021/2022 premier league season resumes next month. The Nigeria international scored 19 goals in all competitions for Leicester City in the concluded campaign and is expected to continue his good form when the Foxes host Wolverhampton Wolves at the King…

By Joseph Jibueze An international law firm, McDermott Will & Emery, has engaged two of Nigeria’s brightest lawyers in the United States as partners. The two – Emeka Charles Chinwuba and Nexus Uzoma Sea – are from Anambra State. Chinwuba will function in the firm’s Transactions Practice Group; Uzoma will work in its Litigation Practice…

Monaghan’s Ulster Under-20 final with Down, scheduled for next Saturday, has been deferred by six days at the request of Monaghan GAA. It follows the tragic death of the county’s U20 captain Brendan Óg O’Dufaigh in a road traffic accident on Friday night as he made his way home from their semi-final win over Donegal.…

With temperatures soaring into the high 20s over parts of the country in recent days, we’re all in desperate need of a large 99 and a decent fan. housands of people flocked to beaches across the country over the weekend to bask in the sunshine, with a high of 29.5C recorded in Athenry, Co Galway, on…

The latest numbers from across country showing where the virus is, how quickly it’s spreading and how fast we’re rolling out vaccines NOTE TO READERS, July 16, 2021: With low variation in the country’s sharply reduced case counts, we have placed this post on hiatus. We continue post stories related to vaccinations and COVID-19 as they…

Posted at 6:26 AM, Jul 19, 2021 and last updated 2021-07-19 06:26:30-04 (WXYZ) — You may have noticed a haze hanging in the sky across metro Detroit over the past few days. That’s due to wildfires in Canada.The smoke is filtering our sunshine, and we’re expecting to see more of it on Monday, especially in…

NCM predicts partly cloudy to cloudy skies during the 6-day holiday UAE residents can expect a gradual rise in temperatures over the 6-day Eid Al Adha break. A maximum temperature of 47°C is predicted from July 19 to July 24. #National_Centre_of_Meteorology congratulates you on #EidAlAdha  Weather Forecast during #EidAlAdha  periodFrom Monday 19/7/2021 to Saturday, 24/7/2021…

Abu Dhabi residents are required to stay home during the five hours past midnight. Radars in Abu Dhabi have been activated to detect residents who step out of their homes during the National Sterilisation Programme that begins from Monday, July 19. Listen to this story and more on the 8@8 with David Light podcast .…

A soldier of the Pakistan Army is seen in this AFP file photo.A young sepoy was martyred during an intelligence-based operation by security forces in the Senai Narai area of South Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Sunday.According to a statement by the ISPR, the operation was conducted “on reported presence of terrorists”.”During…

A brown bear attacked its female trainer during a circus performance in Russia, much to the horror of the audience sitting metres away, an incident captured on video and widely shared across international media outlets on Sunday.According to a report by DailyMail, the footage was recorded by a spectator and shows the bear clawing at…

Sometimes, it seems like the whole world is a high school and we’re all just trying to stay in style. I mean that, not regarding fashion, but activities and ideas. One item rising in popularity: the socially-aware “land acknowledgement.” Last month, Cornell University joined the current craze. As stated by The Cornell Daily Sun, at…

We reported previously on the irony that hit the runaway Texas Democrats. The Democratic lawmakers fled to D.C. to avoid having a quorum to be able to vote on an election security bill in Texas. They’ve been spreading a blatant lie that the bill is denying people voting rights when, in fact, it doesn’t deprive…

In the 1930s, a minor British novelist started writing a new book, which was not a novel. Instead, William Gerhardie proposed a theory of history he called “God’s Fifth Column,” which was also his book’s title. His theory was that, just at the point where everyone who was anyone agreed events would go in a…

The Biden administration’s proposal would further subject us to the authority of international bureaucracies.Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is preparing to launch a congressional lobbying blitz to corral support for a “Global Minimum Tax,” which has emerged as a key part of President Joe Biden’s efforts to rehabilitate the liberal international order damaged by the Trump…

The Indian fast casual concept is putting its signature spin on popular brunch dishes at its San Jose, San Francisco and San Mateo locations San Francisco, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Curry Up Now, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing Indian fast casual concept, is launching a new weekend brunch menu at its San Jose, San Francisco and San…

Roadhouse Deluxe Burger The Real American Roadhouse launches made-from-scratch buns for all half-pound steak burgers and sandwiches Houston, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Drawing inspiration from a fan favorite, Logan’s Roadhouse is putting a delicious spin on its half-pound steak burgers and sandwiches! The Real American Roadhouse has upgraded to signature made-from-scratch buns on half-pound steak burgers and…

Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More infoJack Carty’s Vegas dream is to face off for Ireland…

Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More infoWith the dust finally settled on Euro 2020, Roy Keane’s…

Travellers from France who are fully vaccinated by the NHS were expecting the need to quarantine to end at 4am on 19 July – in line with the relaxation of international travel rules that day.Instead, self-isolation will continue to be mandatory for arrivals from France.These are the key questions and answers.What was planned originally for France?On…

NewsWorldEuropePandemic flares again just weeks after authorities had reduced new cases to trickleThe Hospital del Mar in Barcelona has been forced to create a new ward to treat a surge in Covid patients” data-hero=”” height=”726″ i-amphtml-layout=”responsive” i-amphtml-ssr=”” layout=”responsive” src=”https://static.independent.co.uk/2021/07/16/22/2021-07-15T160153Z_598702812_RC2XKO9ZSB0R_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SPAIN-HOSPITAL.jpg?width=982&height=726&auto=webp&quality=75″ width=”982″>The Hospital del Mar in Barcelona has been forced to create a new ward to treat…

Business NEW YORK/LONDON :The dollar edged higher on Friday after upbeat U.S. retail sales data reaffirmed that the economy accelerated in the second quarter, but global stock markets declined as investors grapple with inflation expectations and when interest rates may begin to rise. FILE PHOTO: The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the…

Sport Rory McIlroy was still searching for the spark to ignite a challenge at the British Open as the four-time major winner carded a second successive level-par 70 on Friday. Golf – The 149th Open Championship – Royal St George’s, Sandwich, Britain – July 16, 2021 Northern Ireland’s Rory Mcilroy on the eighteenth green during…

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will base himself in Canberra from next week ahead of federal parliament sittings in August.Mr Morrison has been in lockdown in Sydney while the state deals with a coronavirus outbreak.”I intend to be able to relocate to Canberra next week, in preparation for the parliamentary sittings that will take place in…

Premier Daniel Andrews says Victoria has “no choice” but to enter a five-day statewide lockdown to contain a growing outbreak of the COVID-19 Delta variant.From 11.59pm on Thursday, Victorians will only be able to leave home for five reasons – to shop for food and essential items, provide or receive care, exercise, work or study…

The most useful advice I’ve retained from my undergraduate program in creative writing is a lesson about structure from producer and screenwriter Peggy Thompson. She trained us to watch movies with a stopwatch, clocking the timing of different plot points, such as the call to action, the midpoint, and the climax—her rationale being that viewers’…

Film from Universal follows reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who broke original #MeToo story Getty Images Universal Pictures has set a release date for “She Said,” the film about the Harvey Weinstein investigation starring Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan. The film will hit theaters on November 18, 2022, the studio announced Thursday. Mulligan and…

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Migraines affect more than four million American adults, who experience at least 15 migraine days a month. Vincent Martin, MD, professor in the UC College of Medicine and head of the UC Headache and Facial Pain Center, spoke with Ivanhoe Broadcasting about migraine triggers.About one in every eight people experiences migraines — throbbing headaches that…

Mirage News 9 Jul 2021 6:48 am AESTDate Time As stated by Spokesperson Ned Price:‎Today Secretary Blinken met with representatives of Burma’s civil society to express the United States’ commitment to work with the people of Burma to support democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; to stand in solidarity with those in Burma…

The current situation at the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in eastern Ladakh dominated the meeting between the Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar and the Chinese foreign minister in Dushanbe. During the meeting, the Indian side clearly told the Chinese side that “unilateral change of status quo is not acceptable” and called for “resolving the remaining…

Even as large-scale violence impacts South Africa, New Delhi has raised the matter with the government, especially when it comes to the Indian diaspora. India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar spoke to South African foreign minister Dr. Naledi Pandor while Sanjay Bhattacharya, Secretary, MEA  also met the South African high commissioner to India Joel Sibusiso Ndebele. On…

The beloved performer, entrepreneur, advocate, and philanthropist is the latest to join the diverse group of companies working along the fragrance supply chain to promote responsible industry stewardship Press Release – updated: Jul 14, 2021 12:43 EDT WASHINGTON, July 14, 2021 (Newswire.com) – Fragrance Creators Association announced today that DDD3 Inc., owned by the beloved…

Press Release – updated: Jul 14, 2021 12:00 EDT AUSTIN, Texas, July 14, 2021 (Newswire.com) – NuGrid Properties has purchased 45 acres of buildable land on Highway 290 near the 281 intersection, 40 minutes west of Austin, for a live, work, play community. The community will include 180 cottage-style homes with green spaces, pocket parks,…

We’re nearing the time of year when we might have started planning our winter getaway – ‘might have’ being the operative word, of course. While there’s no real substitute for a hot spring soak with Japan’s stunning snowscapes all around, Singapore’s spas are still up to delivering our steamy hot dose of detox – complete…

Sherbrooke, Quebec, July 13, 2021 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, accompanied by Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), will present the new Tourism Relief…

The Sapref refinery in south Durban has stopped operations amid ongoing violence in KZN. File picture.Image: Sandile Ndlovu SA’s largest crude-oil refinery‚ Sapref‚ has shut down operations amid the ongoing violence in KwaZulu-Natal. The refinery‚ in the South Durban Basin‚ sent out an alert on Tuesday citing force majeure linked to the violence‚ which started…

WATER FOR THE ELDERLY: The board of Damant Lodge recently commissioned R&S Plumbers of Grahamstown (Makhanda) to install eight 10,000 litre water tanks to alleviate water shortages there. With the tanks in the background, from left were Margaret Barnard, Bud Hare of R&S Plumbers, Ross Purdon, Kevin Heny and Johnno Riddin Picture: ROB KNOWLES The…

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Last Updated: 12th July, 2021 17:08 IST Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated 70-year-old billionaire Richard Branson on his visit to space, saying it was “inspiring to see the adventure to space!” AP Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated 70-year-old billionaire Richard Branson on his visit to space on Sunday, saying it was “inspiring to see the…

Last Updated: 12th July, 2021 16:41 IST The Tokyo 2020 security team said they will gear up while readjusting to ‘no specators’ policy of the Olympic organising committee at an event in Tokyo on Monday. The Tokyo 2020 security team said they will gear up while readjusting to ‘no specators’ policy of the Olympic organising…

Rome — Africa posting biggest jump. World at critical juncture, must act now for 2030 turnaround. There was a dramatic worsening of world hunger in 2020, the United Nations said today – much of it likely related to the fallout of COVID-19. While the pandemic’s impact has yet to be fully mapped[1], a multi-agency report…

The UN report says between 720 and 811 million people in the world faced hunger in 2020. Global hunger levels have skyrocketed because of conflicts, climate change and the economic impact of COVID-19 as between 720 and 811 million people in the world faced hunger in 2020. The information is in a report on the…

Hyderabad: Bharat Biotech on Monday said that it has submitted all documents to the World Health Organisation (WHO) for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) of its Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin and the review process has commenced.Bharat Biotech Chairman and Managing Director Krishna Ella said all documents required for EUL of Covaxin have been submitted to WHO as…

New Delhi: In a relief to fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in India in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, the Dominica High Court on Monday granted him bail on medical grounds.Choksi’s lawyer Vijay Agarwal told IANS: “Yes, Choksi has been granted bail on medical grounds.”Choksi had filed…

Australia InstituteNew research from the Australia Institute finds that one in two Australians would prefer the funds budgeted for the expansion of the Australian War Memorial to be spent on services such as health and education, a further one quarter (26%) of Australians would prefer the money to be spent on veterans’ support services. Just…

Perth-based settlement agency, C&R Settlements, is encouraging Perth home buyers and sellers to take control of the process to ensure a smooth, stress-free property transaction during the booming property market.Licensed Conveyancer Claire Bull suggests, “Potential buyers should talk to their mortgage broker about the amount of time it may take to get their finance approved…

Italy seal second Euro triumph after beating England 3-2 in the final on penalties.Italy won the European Championship for the first time since 1968 as goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saved two England penalties en route to a 3-2 shoot-out win. Both sides had fought out a 1-1 extra-time draw at a raucous Wembley on Sunday. The…

Demonstrations come as Cuba is experiencing its toughest phase yet of the coronavirus crisis.Thousands of people have taken to the streets in rare anti-government protests in Cuba, where the coronavirus pandemic and an economic crisis are spurring frustrations, with some demonstrators chanting “down with the dictatorship” and “we want liberty.” At a protest on Sunday…

Ethereum’s 2.0 upgrades aren’t the game-changer that could bring more users 2.0 (Eth2) is being pegged as the blockchain Messiah of Ethereum. Newsflash: it’s not. The long-awaited changes are not expected to solve core issues that are plaguing the network and forestalling wider adoption.Vitalik Buterin, the brilliant mastermind behind the Ethereum blockchain, considers the personnel…

Author of the article: TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES — A twin-fuselage jet took off on Sunday carrying a Virgin Galactic rocket plane primed to soar more than 50 miles above the New Mexico desert with British billionaire Richard Branson aboard in the vehicle’s first fully crewed test flight to space.Branson, one of six Virgin Galactic Holding…

Tremors were reported in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district and neighbouring areas earlier today, as a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the region, officials said. The earthquake struck at 8.33 am on Sunday, Dr Vipin Itankar, Nanded district collector, told PTI adding that no casualties or damage to property has been reported so far. Itankar was quoting data…

India’s population is dynamic, diverse, and predominantly young, comprising an estimated 1.37 billion of the world’s 7.9 billion people. Ensuring the health and overall wellbeing of this population is key to fostering a strong, productive workforce and a safe and healthy nation. On World Population Day 2021, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that has…

D-Day arrives for Conor McGregor live All eyes are on Conor McGregor today as he aims to bounce back from a crushing defeat the last time he visited the Octagon. Alcott’s love letter after Wimbledon triumph Dylan Alcott is two wins away from a ‘golden slam’ after winning his second Wimbledon quad wheelchair title. Final…

D-Day arrives for Conor McGregor live All eyes are on Conor McGregor today as he aims to bounce back from a crushing defeat the last time he visited the Octagon. Alcott’s love letter after Wimbledon triumph Dylan Alcott is two wins away from a ‘golden slam’ after winning his second Wimbledon quad wheelchair title. Final…

Olympic gold medalist and world champion swimmer Ryan Lochte. Photo Courtesy of TYR Sport On July 9, four-time Olympian and world record holder Ryan Lochte chatted with Digital Journal’s Markos Papadatos about his latest projects and goals, which include being a part of the Global Swim Series (GSS) “Race the Legends” format, and his digital…

A phlebotomist takes blood through a finger prick during a Covid-19 antibody test – © AFP/File Angela WEISS, Alexey DRUZHININ The highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 persists in being the most common form of the virus now spreading in the United States. There is concern that the variant will become dominant as data shows…

A joint team of Wildlife protection personnel claimed to have busted a leopard skin smuggling syndicate in Kalanandi district on Saturday. Three leopard skins and two nails of the big cats have been recovered so far, officials said, adding that four members of the syndicate have been arrested for possession of the wildlife products.Wildlife officials busted a…

In an unfortunate incident, a woman sacrificed her life to save her son from a poisonous snake on Thursday (July 8). The deceased has been identified as Priyadarshini Rout from Deolabada village under Dasharathpur Block in Jajpur district. On Thursday afternoon, Priyadarshini had put her one-and-a-half-year-old son to sleep in the house. Then she spotted…

The Transportation Safety Board says new information it received on the suspected source of the fire that raced through Lytton, B.C., on June 30 prompted it to launch an investigation into trains in the area.Hundreds of people fled their homes on a moment’s notice June 30 after a fast-moving fire tore through the Village of…

Orit Peleg has long been fascinated by fireflies that appear to flash in synchronicity, but she only just recently got to witness the phenomenon up close.Researchers say understanding how the synchronous fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, seen here in 2019, appear to flash in a synchronized manner could have real-world implications for…

No vaccines or anti-viral drugs are available as prevention or cure. Authorities in India’s southern Kerala region have issued a statewide alert after 14 cases of the Zika virus were detected, officials said Friday. Among the patients was a 24-year-old pregnant woman who was undergoing treatment at a hospital in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. Pregnant…

The special flights are required to have prior approval from the Special Working Group. Special commercial flights will be operated to repatriate stranded Filipino expats in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, said a top official of the Philippines government. Harry Roque, presidential spokesperson, said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF)…

Seven people apprehended after entering Vermont illegally from Quebec by driving across the lawn of a library built in both the United States and Canada were immediately returned to Canada, the U.S. Border Patrol said Thursday. Surveillance videos released by the Border Patrol shows the car drive by the Haskell Free Library and Opera House…

Governments in Canada and the United States have faced pressure to reopen the world’s largest land border, which has been shuttered to non-essential travel since March 2020. The current restrictions are in place at least until July 21. PATRICK DOYLE/Reuters Foreign tourists who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter Canada…

85,000 people a DAY are getting told to isolate by NHS Covid app as number of ‘pings’ sent out soars, figures showNumber of ‘pings’ sent out by the NHS Covid-19 app has soared by 62 per cent Some 356,036 self-isolate app alerts were sent out in the week ending June 30It is the highest weekly figure since the…

Multiple earthquakes felt across northern California and Nevada as U.S. Geological Survey records magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Smith ValleyThe US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 5.9 earthquake, that was about six miles deep, about 3:50 p.m. local timeThe earthquake happened south of Topaz Lake and about 20 miles from Smith Valley, Nevada near the Nevada-California border It…

A woman wearing a protective face mask, following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease walks past the Olympic rings in front of the Japan Olympics Museum in Tokyo, Japan March 13, 2020. (Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters) Olympic organizers announced Thursday that they would not allow fans to attend most venues at the Games after a state of…

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds the daily press briefing in Washington, D.C., June 23, 2021. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) The Washington Post has fact-checked the erroneous claim made by some Democratic politicians and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki that the GOP, rather than progressives, had advocated to defund the police. It awarded three “Pinnochios”…

The ongoing forensic audit of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has uncovered 12,128 abandoned projects without a trace of contractors who the jobs were awarded to, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed. The minister said the interim report of the forensic verification exercise has been revealing, adding that the “Interim reports of…

Arusha — The East African Community (EAC) economic bloc is projected to grow at 3.6 percent this year. The fast growth will likely give the six nation bloc a leeway in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The facility, which became operational in January this year, has a consumer market of 1.3 billion people.…

Bhubaneswar: The Health Department in Odishs took to memeing on social media to spread Covid awareness message among the people of the State.The department skillfully used a grab of actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui from his hit web series Sacred Games, where he played the character of mobster Ganesh Gaitonde, and made him wear a mask by…

In a bid to bring in synergy in the Central government ministries’ functioning, many new faces were added to the major economic ministries such as oil, civil aviation and IT.Hardeep Singh Puri has got Ministries of Petroleum along with his existing portfolio of Urban Affairs while Jyotiraditya Scindia is the new Minister for Civil Aviation.Hardeep…

The Coradia iLint, world’s first hydrogen fuel cell passenger train, manufactured by Alstom, world leader in green and smart mobility, has made its debut on the Railway Research Institute’s test track in Żmigród, near Wrocław in Poland. 23 June 2021 – The Coradia iLint, world’s first hydrogen fuel cell passenger train, manufactured by Alstom, world…

Frankfurt, Germany, June 23, 2021 Merz Therapeutics , a business of the Merz Group and a leader in the field of neurotoxins, and Teijin Pharma Limited , the core company of the Teijin Group ’s healthcare business, jointly announced today that Teijin Pharma has been granted additional approval by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and…

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York CityBy KAREN MATTHEWS Associated PressJuly 7, 2021, 2:04 AM• 6 min readNEW YORK — Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City after appealing to the political center and promising to strike…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. military will allow Naval Academy graduate Cameron Kinley to pursue a career in the NFL with the Tampa Bay BuccaneersByThe Associated PressJuly 7, 2021, 1:13 AM• 2 min readWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday that the U.S. military will allow Naval Academy graduate Cameron Kinley to…

German mentor Josef Zinnbauer is BACK in South Africa to continue his job as head coach of Orlando Pirates. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS LATEST | BILLIAT’S FASCINATING STORY OF HOW HE JOINED AMAKHOSI This despite growing calls for the Pirates management to sack him towards the end of last season where a section of fans…

Amapiano has grown immensely over the last few years and is currently dominating the South African streaming platforms. The genre has also found itself slowly growing outside of South Africa’s borders and is steadily taking over the continent.  ROLLING STONE APPROVES The authoritative American music magazine, Rolling Stone published an article celebrating the genre in…

TWO more people have died in Oxfordshire after testing positive for Covid-19 in just 24 hours as cases in Oxford are now the highest in the south-east. The deaths in Oxford and Vale of White Horse take the total number in the county to 730. Official Government figures show that as of 4pm on Monday,…

BILLBOARDS calling for an end of the monarchy will be erected across several cities in Scotland and England. Prince Charles in ‘difficult position’ with Commonwealth says Murphy Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. Invalid emailWhen you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these…

Estate agent Purplebricks is amplifying its sponsorship of Team GB by releasing Olympic-themed augmented reality filters ahead of the Tokyo 2020 games.The four filters are inspired by artwork created by current and former athletes for the Purplebricks “#HomeSupport” campaign. These artworks are appearing on Purplebricks “For sale” signs across the UK.Each artist created an image that…

British brands are struggling to compete on the world stage, falling behind their peers in countries such as China and the US. Kantar analysis showed that while the 100 biggest global brands grew in value by 5.8% in 2020, the top 75 UK brands declined by 13%. Vodafone was the only British brand to make…

Matiss Kivlenieks is shown playing for Latvia during the IIHF 2021 World Ice Hockey Championships in Riga, Latvia, on May 28. File Photo by Toms Kalnins/EPA-EFE July 5 (UPI) — Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma in a Fourth of July fireworks accident, police in Novi, Mich., said Monday. He was…

Demolition crews imploded what was left of Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside, Florida, on Sunday. Photo By Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo July 5 (UPI) — The death toll from last month’s collapse of a condominium building near Miami rose to 28 with the discovery of four more bodies on Monday, local officials…

Has the pandemic taken the gloss of the white-collar jobs in the Indian public sector banks? Because the applicants for jobs in the Indian Public sector banks during the year 2020-21 had hit the rock bottom for the first time ever in the last 10-years.  As per the data available with the Institute of Banking Personnel…

New Delhi: The Centre on Monday told the Delhi High Court that social media giant Twitter Inc has failed to comply with India’s new IT Rules, which could lead to losing its immunity conferred under the Information Technology(IT) Act.The Centre, in an affidavit filed in the high court, said as per the details obtained from…

A 35-year-old man is warded in a serious condition at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex after he was chopped repeatedly. The victim sustained injuries to his hands and face.He told police that around 5.30 am Saturday morning, he was walking through a track near Alexis Street, Morvant, when he was attacked by a man…

Police are once again reminding citizens that the legal limit for marijuana possession remains up to 30 grams per individual. This reminder comes after a 19-year-old man from Junction Road, Sangre Grande, was arrested yesterday afternoon when he was allegedly found in possession of 135 grams of the drug.The suspect was charged by PC Mohammed…

Benefits exist to support people in times of need. But for some disabled people, household means-testing has led to benefits being taken away making them uncomfortably reliant on their partner and in debt due to the extra living expenses disabled people incur. Rachel Charlton-Daily finds some people have vowed never to marry or cohabit again.…

In our series of letters from African journalists, Algerian-Canadian journalist Maher Mezahi questions why the border between Algeria and Morocco has been closed for so many years.The main crossing between Morocco and Algeria is called Zouj Beghal, which translates as “Two Donkeys”. Legend has it that a pair of donkeys were harnessed to a yoke…

SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande File picture: Werner Beukes/SAPABy Zintle Mahlati 2h agoSACP general secretary Blade Nzimande has called on leaders to distance themselves from “counter-revolutionary conduct”, a vague reference to a gathering of former president Jacob Zuma’s supporters at his Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, home.”The leaders and former leaders, and members of the broader formation of…

A popular Cape jazz musician facing charges of rape, sexual assault and sexual grooming is expected to appear again in court in September.By Chevon Booysen 2h agoCape Town – The rape-accused popular Cape jazz musician, who may note be named as ordered by the court, is set to return to court again in September after…

New Delhi: Diesel price on Sunday crossed Rs 100 a litre mark in some places in Madhya Pradesh, while Sikkim became the latest state to see Rs 100 per litre petrol price after yet another hike in fuel rates. Petrol price was increased by 35 paise per litre and diesel by 18 paise a litre,…

Pineapple trainers? It’s not as odd as it sounds and certainly Nike doesn’t seem to think so. The sportswear giant has just released its “Happy Pineapple” collection counting six trainer models that use a material called Piñatex® derived from the spiky tropical fruit. The collaboration marks the first time in its history that the brand…

Vanessa Williams performs in Atlantic City, New Jersey, September 2015. (Mark Makela/Reuters) American actress and singer Vanessa Williams will perform the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which has become known as the “black national anthem,” at the annual A Capitol Fourth televised celebration. Williams told the Associated Press that she will be honoring both…

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives for a special session of the National Constituent Assembly to present his annual state of the nation in Caracas, Venezuela, January 14, 2019. (Manaure Quintero/Reuters) Representatives of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the largest socialist political organization in the United States, met with Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro Friday. In…

Chiles family rejoices in Jordan’s gymnastics journey to the Olympics Those who watched on television saw Jordan Chiles crying tears of joy just seconds after her final routine Sunday night at the United States Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials. Gina Chiles hugs her husband Timothy on Sunday night after their daughter Jordan Chiles made the U.S.…

Date: Friday, July 2, 2021 The 15-member Charter Review Commission is tasked with reviewing the county’s home rule charter approved by voters in November 2014 VANCOUVER – The Clark County Charter Review Commission at its June 30, 2021, meeting appointed Sherwood neighborhood resident Bridget McLeman to fill an open at-large seat on the commission. The…

An advertisement by the New York Times stating the requirement of an experienced journalist to lead economic and business coverage of India has several critical remarks about the country and its government. The American daily has called the border tension between India and China a ”drama”, where thousands of soldiers have been facing off since April on the…

Pubg Battlegrounds Mobile India has been officially launched for Android users in India. No matter your preference of guns, VSS or Uzi or even any other in the game, the shot at the famed Chicken Dinner is yours for the taking again. The installation link for the Indian version of Pubg has been made available…

(RNS) — Pastors and church leaders in the Presbyterian Church in America passed an overture at its General Assembly this week saying those who identify as gay are not qualified for ordination in the conservative Presbyterian denomination. RELATED: Julie Rodgers shares story of surviving ‘ex-gay’ ministries in new book and Netflix documentary The overture includes…

Flowers have an impact on the atmosphere they create in the home or office, not just aesthetically but symbolically too. Press Release – updated: Jul 3, 2021 07:00 AEST MELBOURNE, Australia, July 3, 2021 (Newswire.com) – Most people are familiar with the famous Shakespeare quote, ‘A rose by any other name would smell as sweet’…

FRANKFURT & LONDON, July 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Innovative startup ADO officially debuts the A20F off-road commuter Ebike globally on July 1st. The A20F is positioned as an urban off-road Ebike, able to conquer all urban terrains.With years of efforts and accumulation in the electric bicycle industry, ADO has reached cooperation with 30…

LAS VEGAS, NV, July 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Stephen Crystal, Founder of SCCG Management, announced today a partnership with Booming Games to bring its next-level slot game content for the US iGaming industry.Stephen Crystal said of the event, “Identifying truly next-level content in the ocean of available games is a challenge. We believe…

“Braise pork in citrus and beer until tender, then broil until crisp. Stuff it in a homemade tortilla with homemade salsa and fresh fixings. Try to control yourself.” -RachPhotography by Christopher TestaniRecipe by Rachael RayThis recipe originally appeared in our Summer 2021 issue. Get the magazine here.6ServingsIngredientsCarnitas3 lb. pork butt or pork shoulder1 tbsp. each ancho…

Put this fresh and sweet salsa on summer repeat.Photography by Chelsea KyleRecipe by Vallery LomasThis recipe originally appeared in our Summer 2021 issue. Get the magazine here.Start to Finish: 20 minutesServings: 8Ingredients1 pint blueberries, roughly chopped1 small red onion, finely chopped1 small cucumber, finely chopped1 jalapeño, seeded and minced1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, choppedJuice of 1 limeSalt, for seasoningTortilla chips, for…

CONSENSUS SENSIBILITY A tumultuous week of tense relations and public spats between state and federal government leaders could come to a head today as a critical meeting of national cabinet takes place. The Australian ($) reports Prime Minister Scott Morrison is seeking to end lockdowns and restart international travel (for the vaccinated) by cementing vaccination thresholds…

Labor and crossbench senators are pushing for a special estimates hearing into the government’s $660 million car park rorts as soon as possible. This week, a report from the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) revealed the government had funnelled money from a program to fund commuter car parks towards projects in Coalition-held or marginal Labor…

It was in late May when we learned that prosecutors in New York had convened a grand jury to consider evidence against Donald Trump’s core business, the Trump Organization, raising the possibility of a criminal indictment against the former president’s private-sector operation.It’s no longer just a possibility.The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the New York…

As Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., said in May, “There’s no way this party is going to stay together without President Trump and his supporters.”With Trump, loyalty has always been a one-way street.But reality tells us something different: When former President Donald Trump is not traveling the country complaining about the election he claims was stolen…

SINGAPORE: A man from Wuhan who is accused of withholding information from COVID-19 contact tracers testified on Thursday (Jul 1) that he was not told he was a “confirmed case” when warded in Singapore last year, saying it was “highly likely” he merely had the regular flu.Hu Jun, 39, is on trial with his wife Shi…

Business BT said its Openreach unit would offer long-term price certainty to its wholesale communications provider customers to help drive the adoption of the full fibre broadband network (FFBN) it is building across the country. A BT openreach engineer works on a telephone line in Manchester northern England, March 17, 2016. REUTERS/Phil Noble/Files LONDON: BT…

June 30, 2021 | 7:06pm Hunter Henry thought it was going to be a girl. The Patriots tight end had a pretty epic gender reveal on the field at Gillette Stadium this week — just three months after he signed a three-year, $37.5 million deal (including $25 million guaranteed) in March during the team’s free…

June 30, 2021 | 7:06pm | Updated June 30, 2021 | 7:06pm Enlarge Image California Governor Gavin Newsom’s coronavirus restrictions were among the most strict in the country. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been accused of being out of touch with constituents during the pandemic — but one of his closest business confidantes has skipped…

The New York City Board Of Elections Sees A ‘Discrepancy’ In The Mayoral Vote Tally The first New York City mayoral election that used ranked choice voting has hit a snag after test votes were initially counted. The elections board says it will recount votes. From The New York City Board Of Elections Sees A…

You are hereHome Canada has a hard long road to recovery — and an election right now just isn’t part of it. Thank you for reading this story… More people are reading rabble.ca than ever and unlike many news organizations, we have never put up a paywall – at rabble we’ve always believed in making…

Your Web Browser may be out of date. If you are using Internet Explorer 9, 10 or 11 our Audio player will not work properly. For a better experience use Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge. Almost one in 10 sexual assault cases treated by the country’s network of sexual assault treatment units (SATUs) last…

Your Web Browser may be out of date. If you are using Internet Explorer 9, 10 or 11 our Audio player will not work properly. For a better experience use Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge. More than half of septic tanks and other domestic waste-water treatment systems failed inspection last year because they were…

South Korea has decided to develop an interceptor system like Israel’s “iron dome” to protect Seoul from North Korea’s long-range artillery and rocket launchers.South Korean officials were apparently impressed that the Israeli system intercepted some 1,000 missiles fired from occupied Palestinian territories with over 90 percent accuracy last month.The Defense Acquisition Program Administration said it…

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un went on a diet retreat in the provinces to lose weight at the urging of close aides, a source claimed Monday.The North Korean propaganda machine has already been trying to make hay from the obese leader’s weight loss. According to the source, Kim had gained weight due to work-related stress,…

The former soldier’s defamation trial has been adjourned for three weeks and the delay could mean it could run until September. (Image: Private Media) The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and the COVID pandemic have combined to derail the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation hearing in Sydney’s Federal Court which was adjourned. Justice Anthony Besanko ordered…

How does Labor best a populist party leader who ‘tells it like it is’? Maybe by really telling it like it is about the government’s dishonesty and stupidity. Labor leader Anthony Albanese (Image: AAP/Bianca De Marchi) The return of Barnaby Joyce to the front line is a measure of the distinctiveness of Australian politics. Not…

Switzerland, 28, June 2021, ZEXPRWIRE, Those interested in trading or transacting in cryptocurrency now have a new coin in the name of the Edox coin. Many people like cryptos because of their unique nature. There are many inherent advantages to transacting using these virtual currencies. Although virtual currency is relatively new, having started slightly over a…

Tallinn, Estonia 28 June 2021, ZEXPRWIRE, Crystal Technologies, a FinTech startup in Estonia, sets their aim on provisioning better inter-connectivity and compatibility in the realm of decentralised finance. They started out with a wallet application, aptly named CrystalWallet, and are now building up their own sets of decentralised exchanges. The ultimate goal is to erect…

Rome — The following statement was released by United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS following today’s meeting. Begin text: The Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS, reconvening in-person after two years, met today in Rome at the invitation of Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and…

Addis Ababa — The African Union Commission and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) noted with concern recent communications regarding the applicability of the EU Digital COVID Certificate “Green Pass” to different COVID-19 vaccines. The availability of such a Certificate, with its potential to significantly facilitate free safe movement across all…

Prime Minister Imran Khan has told western media that Pakistan’s leverage on Taliban has diminished after the US announced the date of withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan, resulting in a de-facto victory of the Pashtun insurgent group. In the same interview, PM Khan claimed that Pakistan’s leverage over Taliban came from Islamabad’s recognition of the…

Alert Army troops fired at two drones found hovering over the Ratnuchak-Kaluchak military areas, a defence spokesperson said on Monday, a day after two drones dropped bombs at an IAF station.    One drone was spotted at 11.45 pm on Sunday night and the other at 2.40 am, the officials said. Both drones ‘flew away’…

South Park food drive attracts long lines.A recent statement attributed to Social Development Minister Donna Cox, is “another example of the callousness and downright degrading attitude of the Government”. According to an article published by the Trinidad Express, Cox said of long queues at South Park to collect food hampers: “there are some people in…

People visit a makeshift memorial for the victims of the building collapse, near the site of the accident in Surfside, Fla., on Sunday. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images People visit a makeshift memorial for the victims of the building collapse, near the site of the accident…

John Langley creator of the long-running TV series “Cops,” has died during an off-road race in MexicoBy ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment WriterJune 27, 2021, 9:42 PM• 2 min readLOS ANGELES — John Langley creator of the long-running TV series “Cops,” has died during a road race in Mexico, a family spokeswoman said.Langley died in Baja,…

More than 150 people are unaccounted for.June 27, 2021, 8:55 PM• 10 min readThe death toll has climbed to nine from the partial collapse of a 12-story condominium building in Surfside, Florida, as a massive search and rescue mission continued into its fourth day on Sunday, officials said.Four more bodies were recovered overnight from the…

BERLIN — German carmaker Daimler is on track to spin off Daimler Truck, the world’s largest truck and bus maker, by the end of the year, its finance chief was quoted as saying on Sunday.“We are right on schedule with the detailed preparations for this complex project and want to float Daimler Truck on the…

© Reuters By Barani KrishnanInvesting.com — The oil bull is unhinged, as much as the crude bear was 15 months ago. Back then, it was to drive the market down as much as possible, and that did happen, taking it to minus $40 per barrel for U.S. crude. Now, of course, it is to take it…

Half of all adults aged under 30 in England will have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Sunday, the NHS has said.More than 4.2 million people aged between 18 and 29 have received a jab in the three weeks after the coronavirus vaccination programme was opened up to those in their twenties.…

For seven years Gerald McCarthy’s dog Molly helped him cope with the sudden death of his wife. But one morning in February, Molly was snatched from his garden while the 70-year-old briefly popped into the house to put the kettle on. “She was a massive part of my life,” he says.”First thing when I finished…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is back behind bars this morning after being handed down a 22.5 year prison sentence for the murder of George Floyd. Members of the Floyd family, attorneys, and many activists were pushing for the maximum…

Regina’s drive-thru vaccination site was in high demand Saturday, closing four minutes after it opened. Author of the article: Amanda Short, Darren Zary ehicles are seen sitting in line for a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Evraz Place in Regina, Saskatchewan on June 26, 2021. The Saskatchewan Health Authority advised people via Twitter that the…

The first two seasons of “The Chris Rock Show” are now streaming on HBO Max. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) — The first two seasons of The Chris Rock Show began streaming on HBO Max Friday. The comedian’s late-night talk show, which also featured comedy sketches and social commentary,…

Rescue workers get ready for another shift working on the partially collapsed building in Surfside, Florida, on Friday. Photo By Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) — Rescue operations continued through the night into Saturday to search for survivors in the Surfside condo collapse with cautious optimism. Crews have been searching through…

June 26, 2021 | 2:04am There’s one final task between the Tampa Bay Lightning and their quest for a Stanley Cup repeat: The Montreal Canadiens. When the 2021 Stanley Cup Final kicks off on Monday, the Bolts’ attempt to be the NHL’s first back-to-back winners since the Penguins in 2016-17 will go through the league’s…

Crime With good behavior, Chauvin, 45, could be paroled after serving two-thirds of his sentence, or about 15 years. Derek Chauvin, in court on Friday. Court TV via AP, Pool By AMY FORLITI and STEVE KARNOWSKI, Associated Press updated on June 25, 2021 | 5:14 PM MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin…

The next big plague is coming, and despite making progress on pandemic preparedness, the U.S. might still suffer mass casualties. Here’s why.The AtlanticOminous pathogens seem to arrive every few years: SARS in 2003, swine flu in 2009, Ebola in 2014, Zika in 2016, COVID-19 in 2019. The World Health Organization calls these viral threats “Disease…

The family of George Floyd and their attorneys said Friday that the sentencing of Derek Chauvin offers closure, accountability — and a step toward healing for both the family and the nation. They also demanded political action for lasting change. “For once, a police officer who wrongly took the life of a Black man was…

The drills come days after Moscow claimed it fired warning shots at a British warship on the Black Sea.The Russian military has launched sweeping manoeuvres in the Mediterranean Sea featuring warplanes capable of carrying hypersonic missiles, a show of force amid a surge in tensions following an incident with a British destroyer in the Black…

Move to ban Hamas flag is in response to reports of violence and anti-Semitism at demonstrations in Germany, official says.Germany’s Bundestag lower house of parliament has passed a law outlawing symbols of groups designated as terrorist organisations by the European Union, including the Palestinian movement, Hamas. The new law passed on Friday, which must still…

Photo Credit: Max Milla A throwback to simpler times, ARTISAN brings an elevated fast-casual dining experience to Orange County – Late July 2021 Fountain Valley, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Two well known and loved Orange County-based culinary brands, 7 Leaves Café and Crema Bakery, have come together to create ARTISAN, an elevated fast-casual restaurant and café set…

The preliminary draft of the government’s carbon neutrality roadmap is jaw-dropping. The government aims to boost solar and wind power 50 times compared to 2018 levels and reduce the number of nuclear power plants from the present 24 to just nine, slashing the proportion of nuclear power generation from 29 percent to seven percent. It…

Gigaclear working in the field Thame and Haddenham are to be connected to an ultrafast broadband network. Gigaclear, which designs and builds networks for rural communities, will improve the towns’ existing broadband speeds which are well below the national average of 80Mbps plus. The full-fibre upgrade will bring up speeds at just over 6,185 homes…

News   Plant stall at Old Headington Open Gardens The Friends of Old Headington are giving people an opportunity to look behind the walls of some of the areas lovely houses and gardens with their annual Open Gardens community event. Fourteen gardens will be open as well as the revamped churchyard of St Andrew’s Church.…

AFL fans have unleashed on the umpires of Thursday night’s game between the Cats and Lions, after a whopping 37 free kicks were blown before the main break.Not since round 15 of 2008 — in another Geelong clash — have so many frees been awarded in a single half.The total almost exceeded the average number…

NSW have done very well since their 50-6 win over Queensland to say as little as possible, but that may just have changed thanks to Blues coach Brad Fittler.Since the thrashing in Townsville, Queensland have been clutching at anything to instil the fire that was so absent in State of Origin game 1.Stream The 2021…

More than 50 people including civilians have reportedly been killed after Ethiopian forces bombed a busy market at a town in the war-torn northern region of Tigray. As many as 400 people were also injured in the aerial attack. Eyewitnesses told Nation.Africa that Ethiopian Air Force hit the town of Togoga on Tuesday afternoon. The…

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) helped facilitate medical evacuation of wounded people by the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) from Togoga village, in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. The operation was conducted in coordination with all relevant parties. The wounded were transported in ERCS ambulances and are now receiving medical treatment in Ayder Referral…

Netizens are having a field day, thanks to Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji’s comments on squirrels running on overhead power lines and causing disruptions in service. Clips of the comments made by the DMK’s Karur MLA and Electrictiy Minister have been going viral on social media and instant messaging platforms. The Tamil equivalent of “Squirrels…

The Journal of Infection and Public Health in its study “Detection of possible Nipah virus infection in Rousettus leschenaultii and Pipistrellus Pipistrellus bats in Maharashtra, India” has found the presence of antibodies against the Nipah virus (NiV) in bat species in a cave in Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra. The World Health Organization (WHO) had listed the Nipah…

WASHINGTON (RNS) — More than 300 faith leaders and heads of prominent religious organizations signed a letter sent to Senate leadership on Tuesday (June 22) backing the call to make Washington, D.C., a state, adding religious support to the growing Democratic-led effort. “As clergy and faith leaders from across our nation, we write to express…

(RNS) — Both men are known for wearing their faith, if not on their sleeves, then on the biggest platforms they commanded in their respective time periods: For Alphonse Halimi, a French bantamweight boxer of the 1940s and ’50s, it was a Star of David stitched on his boxing trunks. His countryman and fellow bantamweight…

On Monday, Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) pointed to President Joe Biden’s ATF nominee David Chipman’s criticism of the gun industry and his comments about law-abiding gun owners when announcing she will oppose his nomination. Fox News reported Collins saying: After meeting with Mr. Chipman, listening to Mainers, and reviewing his record, I have decided to…

On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” CNN National Correspondent Sunlen Serfaty reported that Bailey’s Beach Club, the club that Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has received criticism for being a member of has evaded questions on the racial makeup of the club’s membership and that while Whitehouse’s office has claimed the club has non-white members, they…

The arrival of Mandla Ncikazi has added fuel to the fire of rumours around acquiring the services of Steve Komphela’s services at Orlando Pirates. The move from defending DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns would bring great value to Pirates and is still very much on the cards. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS LATEST | BRAVE BVUMA…

The Congress of South African Students (Cosas) in the Western Cape has distanced itself from calls to close schools due to the rising number of Covid-19 infections.  “We distance ourselves in calls for a shutdown of schools and believe that learners need to be awarded the opportunity to write their mid-year examination as schools are…

Travel is among the industries hit hardest by COVID-19. According to Statistics Canada, the country’s tourism sector shrank by almost half in 2020, and it may take five years or longer to recover. We asked Chris Choi, an expert in tourism and strategic marketing, what the future of Canadian travel may look like. How much…

Well, it’s been a long time coming. Ladies and gentlemen, the moment is here. The NFL officially has its first active and openly-gay player. He’s a defensive end. And his name is Carl Nassib. Team of choice: Las Vegas Raiders. Carl made the announcement Monday via Instagram. He took “a quick moment” to let everyone…

Then-President Donald Trump walks between lines of riot police in Lafayette Park at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 1, 2020. (Tom Brenner/Reuters) A federal judge dismissed lawsuits by Black Lives Matter and the Washington, D.C., chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union claiming that the Trump administration authorized an attack on demonstrators at…