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Calgary's housing market shows growing strength
The market is in better shape than you might think.The latest housing market update from the City of Calgary points to improving economic conditions that put Calgary’s housing market in balan…
Block Heater: Son Little cedes a little control on record, Aloha
The story of Son Little’s third album, Aloha, is destined to be forever linked to an unfortunate accident involving the Philadelphia musician’s demos and a crashing hard drive.Promotion…
Editorial: Trust in Calgary city council must be restored
As the expense account scandal surrounding Coun. Joe Magliocca grows, with even the integrity commissioner snared in its net, Calgary city council has lost the trust of taxpayers.And no wonder.The …
A Real Solution for Airport Security
Keep calm and wash your hands.
The Berniephobes Are Wrong
Wall Street fears the rise of the Vermont senator. The rest of America has less to worry about.
The Democratic Party of 2020 Is Broken
The primary process rewards whoever arrives at the ballot box with the biggest, loudest base.
With Liberty and Justice for Some
Attorney General Bill Barr seems willing to deploy the law as a weapon, cracking down on crimes by the poor and the foreign-born while going easy on the crimes of the president’s associates.
BS6 Bajaj Pulsar range power figures revealed
Fuel injection and a revised exhaust system have brought changes to the numbers the bikes produce. Click here for more.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Turbo priced from Rs 7.68 lakh
The Nios with the 100hp, 1.0 turbo-petrol engine is only available in the higher Sportz variant, though gets dual-tone colour options. Click for more.
2020 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R S-CNG BS6 launched at Rs 5.25 lakh
The Wagon R is the thirs CNG-powered Maruti Suzuki model to become BS6-compliant. Click here for more details.
India-spec Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace details revealed
The 7-seater Tiguan AllSpace is set to launch in the coming months. Click here to see what features the VW SUV offers.
New Honda Dio: 5 things to know
The 110cc scooter has received both cosmetic and mechanical changes for 2020. Click here for more.
2020 Triumph Street Triple R revealed
The 2020 Triumph Street Triple R is likely to replace the Street Triple S in India. Head here for the full story.
Mahindra MESMA-based Ssangyong Tivoli electric spied
The all-electric SsangYong Tivoli will be built on Mahindra’s MESMA EV architecture and will have much in common with the eXUV300. Click for more.
Ather 450X subscription vs full-price purchase: What’s the difference?
We explain the difference between subscribing to the Ather 450X versus buying it at full price. Ever since the prices of the new Ather 450X were announced, there’s been considerable confusion and debate about the optional subscription plans. Some of the comments we received questioned the feasibility of these subscription plans (Plus and Pro), while some were curious about the benefits of the same. The company also offered the option of buying its new e-scooter without the subscription plans at an outright price of Rs 1.49 lakh and Rs 1.59 lakh for the Plus or Pro configuration, respectively. This has generated quite a bit of confusion and Ather has tried to clear doubts.But before we begin, if you're wondering why the Ather 450X suddenly seems far more expensive than the old 450 that cost Rs 1.13 lakh (ex-showroom), it is because it is. The company says it was losing a lot of money on every scooter sold at that price and they simply couldn't keep it going at that rate. Even at these new prices, Ather says it…
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX: Exploring the Sinister Woods
GameXplain has had the chance to go hands on with the final build of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX for the Nintendo Switch system. The team has captured 13 minutes of footage exploring th…
The Squid Research Lab wishes everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day
The lovely folks over at the Squid Research Lab have wished everyone a special Valentine’s Day. Check out the new artwork above! Splatoon 2 and all its downloadable content is available right now o…
Tayyip Erdogan addresses Joint Session of Parliament, reaffirms Turkey’s support on Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the Joint Sitting of the Parliament in Islamabad on Friday, in which he emphatically stated to stick to his stance on the resolution of outstanding Kashmir dispute through dialogue and peaceful means on the basis of justice, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. In his address which received thumping response from the lawmakers, the Turkish president said that our Kashmiri brothers have been living under difficult circumstances over the years; however, the recent unilateral steps by India have further added to the woes of the Kashmiri people and the situation has assumed alarming situation. President Erdogan noted that depriving the Kashmiris of their freedom and usurping their rights is not in anybody’s interests. Tayyip Erdogan said that the resolution of Kashmir dispute lies not in oppressive tactics but it warrants justice. He said that we feel for the Kashmiris the same way like the Muslims of this region felt for us during…
Sarb moves to sell stake in African Bank
Sarb sees the disposal process being completed within 18–24 months after a suitable buyer is identified.
Zambia banks reap record profits from government debt
Stanbic posted a profit before tax and costs of 1.72bn kwacha last year.
Flight centre resumes sales of SAA tickets
The insurer linked to flight centre reinstated insolvency cover for SAA.
Stock investors say Ramaphosa’s speech was too light on details
Market participants will look for answers in the budget speech.
South African public sector union says wage deal not open for review
Nehawu says the wage agreements are 'sacrosanct'.
Ramaphosa unveils overhaul of South African energy industry
The government will invite private companies to submit bids to supply additional renewable energy to the grid.
Ramaphosa plan no quick fix for SA’s energy woes
Industry experts are looking for timelines.
Cosatu says SA seeks to cut 30 000 state jobs, freeze pay
That’s part of the state’s proposal to reduce its wage bill, according to the union.
Rand firmer after Ramaphosa’s speech, stocks flat
South Africa’s rand firmed on Friday after President Cyril Ramaphosa set out brief plans to stimulate economic growth during his state of the nation address, although his speech was short on specifics and timeframes.
Court rejects unions’ application over SAA job cuts
Unions are expected to appeal the decision.
South Africans describe the pain of unemployment
A lack of social support by the community and public social welfare agencies make the experiences worse.
Rand firmer after Ramaphosa’s speech
The rand was subdued following the delay caused by the EFF.
Ramaphosa’s speech underscores weak SA credit outlook – Fitch
Fitch says Ramaphosa's speech left important questions unanswered.
Tipperary girl Sophie, 7, is hoping to make her dream come true
Her smile just brightens the darkest of days
'Unique opportunities' at CTI Senior College of Further Education , Clonmel
Thinking about college? Or a career? Working through all the third-level courses and career options available to school leavers can be daunting. With much of the focus for Leaving Certificate st...
A Valentine's night out in Tipperary with John McNicholl
BIG NIGHT IN KILCORAN LODGE HOTEL
Don't mind me - with Patricia Feehily
WE can all sit back now and relax, seeing that Tipperary wasn’t disenfranchised by a legal loophole in the general election and forced to board the ship of state at another port, a month hence, ...
Meghan McCain Lays Into Joy Behar on 'The View' Over Donald Trump Comments: 'He Is President, Move On'
The View turned a bit more confrontational than usual on Valentine's Day when Meghan McCain laid into Joy Behar while the panel was discussing the upcoming presidential election. When Behar brought up Democratic presidential hopeful Mayor Michael Bloomberg, McCain argued that Behar and the media [...]
Prince William and Kate Middleton Taking Break From Royal Duties Amid Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Exit
Prince William and Kate Middleton will be taking a brief break from their royal duties as they spend more time with children Prince George, 6, and Princess Charlotte, 4, as they take their half-term break from Thomas's Battersea school in London between Feb. 17 and 21. The family, which also [...]
Graphite India share turned Rs 1 lakh into Rs 25,000 in 1.5 years; here's why
Graphite India share price, which closed at Rs 1,100 on August 14, 2018 ended at Rs 283 on February 14, 2020
Rishi Sunak, Alok Sharma join UK cabinet; three Indian-origin MPs in Boris Johnson govt
The 39-year-old Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been the Conservative MP for Richmond in Yorkshire since 2015. He was born in 1980 in Hampshire
I-T Dept notifies forms for companies to avail lower corporate taxes
CBDT has notified Forms 10-IC and 10-ID for existing companies that want to avail lower I-T rate and new manufacturing firms, respectively
Renault plans a slew of initiatives in India
"We will bring innovation and find slots where demand is there. We have Kwid and Triber and in the second half of this year, we also plan to bring in a new product which would be based on Triber platform," says Mamillapalle
OnePlus 8 visits GeekBench benchmark, reveals Snapdragon 865 as standard chipset
The OnePlus 8 has just been to GeekBench and in the process, has revealed what will power it. Good news, it's the Snapdragon 865.
Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone's yearly prepaid plans will help you save money: Here's how
Despite the price hike in December, the companies have not lessened the benefits and it has only gotten better.
Government willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth, says FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the finance ministry will provide details of the scheme soon
BSNL increases validity of this long term prepaid plan: Know price and other benefits
Other than 250 minutes of voice calls, the plan offers access to Personalised Ringback Tones (PRBT) for 60 days. It does not include any high-speed data benefits.
DoT asks Vodafone Idea, Airtel to clear AGR dues by midnight
The DoT, which faced the ire of Supreme Court for putting on hold recovery of dues from telecom companies, has started issuing circle or zone-wise demand notices to firms
Ahead of Trump's visit, govt offers to import US dairy, chicken to seal elusive trade deal
India, the world's largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry
Vinay Dube appointed as GoAir CEO
As GoAir CEO, Vinay Dube would be responsible for the management of the airline and also for meeting the goals and long-term growth objectives of the company
Capgemini to hire up to 15,000 freshers this year via campus recruitment
At present, 1.2 lakh employees work in the Indian offices of Capgemini. With this, India accounts for more than half of the French IT services company's global strength
SpiceJet Q3 net profit soars 21% to Rs 78 crore despite 737 MAX troubles
SpiceJet reported growth in air transport services during the December quarter, as segment results for the period almost doubled to Rs 115.05 crore from Rs 58.55 crore from the year-ago period
Six alternative approaches to seating from Object Rotterdam 2020
Unusual, innovative and avant-garde approaches to seating were among Anna Winston's highlights of Dutch design fair Object Rotterdam.
The Future Perfect turns 1970s Beverly Hills house into third Casa Perfect showroom
Design gallery The Future Perfect has created its third Casa Perfect showroom to pay homage to its 1970s aesthetic of the Beverly Hills house it inhabits.
Scientist suggests damming the North Sea to protect Europe from climate change
A scientist has suggested building a pair of dams to enclose the North Sea and defend northern Europe from rising sea levels.
Zero-water garden created in Sharjah to show how desert plants can thrive in cities
Cooking Sections and AKT II have created an experimental landscape in Sharjah to show how desert plants can survive in cities without being watered.
Sugalabo V is Louis Vuitton's first restaurant
Louis Vuitton has opened restaurant Sugalabo V inside its new store in Osaka, Japan, with interiors fashioned by the brand's in-house design team.
Investing in the art world is now just a click away
New York: Owning a piece of art is not just for the ultra-wealthy anymore.
Virus-hit Hong Kong says it with face masks, not flowers
Hong Kong: Hong Kong's flower markets are lamenting dismal Valentine's Day sales as the city battles the deadly coronavirus outbreak, with admirers joking that a box of face masks is a better way to say "I love you" than a bouquet.
PSG replace Man City as most financially powerful club: report
French champions Paris St Germain have overtaken Manchester City as the most financially powerful club in world football, the annual Soccerex Football Finance 100 report showed.
KLM apologises after airliner crew's coronavirus toilet note sparks outrage in S.Korea
Seoul: KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM, offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean saying passengers on a recent flight were not allowed to use a toilet because of the new coronavirus.
Record clerk sentenced to six months imprisonment for corruption
Record Clerk Horace Gayle was on Thursday sentenced to six months in prison for breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act. Gayle pleaded guilty to one count of soliciting and accepting under the Act. The police reported that he was arrested last...
Plastic Surgery Patient Photos, Info Exposed by Leaky Database
Hundreds of thousands of documents with plastic surgery patients' personal information and highly sensitive photos were exposed online by an improperly secured Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 bucket.
Steven Spielberg's Son's Debut Feature 'Honeydew' Heading to Berlin (Exclusive)
Yellow Veil Pictures will introduce the horror — starring Spielberg in his introductory role alongside Malin Barr and Barbara Kingsley — to buyers at the European Film Market.
Box Office: 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Zooming to $55M-Plus U.S. Opening
The family pic is easily beating the three other new nationwide releases opening Valentine's Day — 'The Photograph,' 'Fantasy Island' and 'Downhill.'
Topher Grace Sets Network TV Return in ABC Comedy
The former 'That '70s Show' star will play a lead role in and executive produce the network's pilot 'Home Economics.'
Once a "Blind Spot," Kid-Safe Content Becomes Big Tech Obsession
Video sites for children are booming as YouTube and others invest heavily in family fare: "You're going to see a huge wave of development."
British-born woman who moved to Seoul as a child to train as a K-pop star reveals the gruelling reality of no days off, starving to lose weight and being constantly monitored by an 'uncle'
Euodias, 21, from Sunderland, spent two years as a youngster training to be a K-pop star in Seoul. She opened up about the brutal training regime and strict monitoring to the BBC.
Rate him on TRIPAdvisor! Astonishing moment waiter falls over carrying four meals but keeps hold of ALL the plates
Jamie Shoebridge, 24, was waiting on a table at a steakhouse in Nottingham when he lost his footing and crashed to the ground with four plates in hand.
Italy's most famous porn star, Cicciolina, 68, launches political party after government cut her pension - three decades after she was elected as an MP
Between 1987 and 1991 she served as an MP with the Radical Party and made headline-grabbing policy pledges, such as offering to have sex with Saddam Hussein in return for peace in Iraq.
Science behind the 'beer goggles' effect revealed: People who have consumed alcohol are just as 'diverted' by ugly people as attractive ones
UK psychologists have researched the science behind the 'beer goggles' effect, where alcohol consumption can influence whether we find others attractive.
Is your Valentine's Day diamond a FAKE? Expert reveals a simple trick to prove your engagement ring is the real deal with a sheet of white paper and a pen
FEMAIL spoke to Tobias Kormind, founder of 77 Diamonds, who revealed how to test a diamond by drawing a black line on a piece of paper and placing it on top to see if the mark shows through.
No wonder they're single! People share the most toe-curling chat-up lines they've ever heard (and they'll make you cringe with embarrassment)
Taking to Twitter this month, British retailer Missguided encouraged followers to share the worst chat up lines they had experienced - with some shocking results.
Wannabe influencer threatens to 'make or break' family-run business online unless he gets free car exhaust... only for garage boss to turn the tables and shame HIM on social media instead
Dave Aspden asked Lancashire garage owner Gary Faulkner for a free exhaust to be fitted on his Vauxhall Cavalier. The garage agreed but Mr Aspden never booked and was told he had to wait.
Woman, 25, is attacked by a SEA LION while swimming in Australia and forced to undergo operation on her leg
Elena Precillia was swimming underwater off the coast of Western Australia with a raft of sea lions when one of them lunged for the bottom of her leg.
How the other half romance! From a £3,000 bouquet to an 'everything is pink supper', Tatler reveals the ultimate status symbols for a SERIOUSLY posh Valentine’s Day
British society bible Tatler has shared its pick of the ultimate status symbols that you'll need if you're trying to woo a well-heeled man or woman this weekend.
Crunch time for Emily Thornberry as the race to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest finishes TONIGHT with the shadow foreign secretary now within touching distance of making it through
Emily Thornberry faces a race against time today to secure enough support to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest with nominations due to close at midnight.
Poundland sells 40,000 engagement rings for £1 ahead of Valentine's Day- double last year's figure - but would YOU be brave enough to propose with one?
The discount store offers a range of £1 'Bling Rings' as well as £1 'Man Bands', available across the UK, which are designed to be used as placeholders, but social media users are not impressed.
Sick of fake tan stains? Laundry expert reveals how to keep your whites sparkling - from banishing yellow underarm marks to tinting them BLUE
Deyan Dimitrov, CEO of Laundryheap, a dry cleaning and laundry service operating across the UK, has shared his top tips for keeping your whites sparkling with FEMAIL.
The Queen wants Princes William and Harry to put on a 'united front' when the Sussexes return to London for Commonwealth Day in March, source tells Us Weekly
A source told Us Weekly that there's still 'tension behind closed doors', but the Queen is hoping for a united front when Meghan and Harry return to the UK for the Commonwealth Day service in March.
New version of Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition released, adds soft shadows, self shadows, and more
The team behind the unofficial Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition project has released a brand new version of it.
Borderlands 3 February Update is now available, increases level cap, full patch notes revealed
Gearbox has released the February Update for Borderlands 3.
Sony is struggling with PlayStation 5 price due to costly parts: report
Sony is reportedly trying to get flash memory components that are expensive and in short supply due to smartphone manufacturers.
Google is ready for Valentines day with a ton of helpful Assistant commands
Kings and Queens of romance, a new tool is here to help you step up your date planning.
Google accidentally updates Developer Preview site with Android 11
Every year Google issues beta builds for upcoming versions of Android. About a month early, Google accidentally launched its Android 11 preview site.
Rogers offering 20GB unlimited plan for $85
Rogers is once again offering a plan that includes 20GB of unlimited data for $85 per month.
Why flying at lower or higher altitudes might reduce the climate impact of air travel
Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests.
Trump, Modi To Outline Ambitious Vision For Next Chapter Of Indo-US Ties: Wells
When President Donald Trump travels to India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two leaders will outline an ambitious vision for the next chapter of relationship between the two largest democracies of the world, a top American diplomat has said.
Kombucha's Benefits & Other Details That You Probably Didn't Know About
Kombucha benefits are numerous on the health front. Take a look at why you must include this magical drink in your daily diet for leading a healthy life-
Scindia Will Also Hit Streets With You: Jyotiraditya Scindia's Promise If MP Govt Defaults
Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday assured to regularise guest teachers Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, stating that he will be their 'shield & sword'
IPL 2020: RCB Gives Ideal Valentine's Day Gift To Fans By Unveiling New Logo
RCB removed its profile picture and deleted all posts from various social media accounts (including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter), sending fans in tizzy.
Rishi Sunak 'honoured' To Be Appointed As UK’s New Finance Minister
Indian-origin British MP Rishi Sunak said that he is “honoured” to be appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer after he replaced Sajid Javid as UK's next FM.
Market LIVE: After SC AGR order on modification pleas by telcos, RIL, Airtel gain, Vodafone Idea falls
Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Bharti Airtel was the top gainer, up 3.54 per cent, followed by Bajaj-Auto, RIL and Sun Pharma. On the flip IndusInd Bank was the top loser.
REPORT: PlayStation 5 Price Revealed, Priced Higher Than Sony Wants
Sony is having some difficulty finding a happy middle ground regarding the price of its upcoming next-generation console PlayStation 5.
Marvel Introduces The Union, The UK's Brand-New Superhero Team
The UK is getting a brand-new superhero team called The Union during Marvel's Empyre event series.
Netflix Is On Nintendo Switch, But Not in the Way You Think
The Nintendo Switch still lacks a Netflix app, but that doesn't mean the streaming giant has no presence on the console.
The New Mutants Star Says Movie Got a 'Bad Rep' Due to Disney/Fox Merger
Numerous delays gave The New Mutants a bad reputation, but star Maisie Williams is happy with the final product.
Sonic the Hedgehog's Weirdest Element Is Robotnik's Sidekick
Sonic the Hedgehog is full of weird elements, but the strangest might be Doctor Robotnik's assistant, Stone.
My Hero Academia: [SPOILER] Watches Deku As He Sleeps (Here's Why)
Stalker alert in My Hero Academia! Why is someone watching Deku as he sleeps?
DC Teases the Introduction of Bizarro's Mother in Red Hood: Outlaw
As Red Hood leads the Outlaws on a dangerous new mission overseas, Bizarro comes face-to-face with... his mother?!
A Batman-Themed 'Immersive' Restaurant is Opening in London This Summer
This summer, a fully immersive Batman-themed restaurant will be opening in Brewer Street, London.
Flash's Greatest Rebirth-Era Enemy Returns - and He's Deadlier Than Ever
Flash #88 brings back one of the Scarlet Speedster's most deadly new villains, and he's not going to be fighting against Barry Allen alone.
The Flash: Wally Returns in Time for the Death of [SPOILERS]
Wally West/Kid Flash makes his return to The CW's The Flash, but it's not exactly a happy one as detailed in a new episode synopsis.
DC Reveals Aquaman and Mera’s Baby’s Name
The solicitation for DC's Aquaman #60, by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Miguel Mendonca, reveals the name of Arthur and Mera's daughter.
Celebrate Valentine's Day With A Few Of Marvel's Most Iconic Couples!
Love is in the air thanks to Comixology's huge Marvel Valentine's Day sale which includes couples like Spider-Man and Mary Jane and Rogue and Gambit!
Jurassic World 3 to Bring Back Two Characters Missing From Fallen Kingdom
Colin Trevorrow's Jurassic World 3 will see the return of two characters who were absent from Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
The Flash's Post-Crisis Changes Missed the Mark
The Flash returned for its first post-"Crisis" episode, and unlike the other Arrowverse shows, its Earth-Prime changes fell a little flat.
The Avengers' Secret Weapon Could Create An Evil Sorcerer Supreme
Savage Avengers #0 reveals the heroes' secret weapon against Kulan Gath could help turn the Conan villain into the most evil Sorcerer Supreme.
Superman: Heroes Confronts the Fatal Flaw of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel
Superman: Heroes #1 has a warm, heroic exchange that fixes the biggest flaw in Zack Snyder's opening entry in the DCEU, Man of Steel.
The Flash Is About to Introduce the Reverse-Flash Family
As Barry Allen picks up the pieces from his battle against Paradox, Reverse-Flash debuts his own twisted family in an upcoming issue of The Flash.
The X-Men’s Hellfire Club Just Recruited a Mutant Leader
One of the X-Men's oldest foes-turned-ally is coming to Krakoa, and they've taken a very surprising role at the mutant sanctuary.
Saskatchewan's growth industry: Intensive livestock
When George Flotre ran a small farm, he knew every one of his cows. Now he only really knows Rita.
More people failed to pay property taxes in 2019: City of Regina
“The numbers are a little bit different from last year, a little bit higher.”
Peakwork brings new booking option for ancillary services into dynamic packaging
DUSSELDORF - With Peakwork, travelers can now reserve a seat directly when booking a dynamic flight+hotel package. Within the booking process, the aircraft seating plan is displayed on the checkout page of the travel portal and the preferred seat can be selected. Upselling additional services is becoming increasingly important for airlines. Peakwork is now meeting this requirement with the extended integration of additional services within the dynamic packaging process. The new seat selection functionality complements the existing ability to book individual
Operto and Lightmaker announce partnership for next-generation enterprise property management
VANCOUVER, BC - Operto Guest Technologies has announced a partnership with enterprise property management software and trust accounting provider Lightmaker Property Manager (LMPM). By joining with LMPM, Operto will further enhance its range of technological solutions which provide operational efficiency and best practice for professional property managers, as well as an enhanced personalized and comfortable experience for guests. Operto provides property managers with a software platform to manage access, temperature control and noise/occupancy monitoring that streamlines operations and improves the host/guest
The Guestbook releases new White Paper, "Metasearch, What to Know Before You Bid"
LOS ANGELES - Rewards program for independent and boutique hotels, The Guestbook, announces the release of a new white paper, entitled "Metasearch, What to Know Before You Bid." This enlightening new white paper examines the many ways independent hotels are turning to new search tools to improve direct bookings and conversion rates, examining the rise of metasearch and how hotels can use it to their advantage. The booking journey continues to evolve, with a survey finding 94.4 percent of consumers reported
Etihad Airways launches TravelPass, an innovative subscription-based travel solution
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with Norwegian technology developer Braathens IT, to develop TravelPass, an innovative travel solution initially aimed at corporate and frequent travellers which will launch later this year. The new TravelPass technology provides a subscription-based travel solution, allowing Etihad to offer its frequent guests complete flexibility and ease with their regular and recurring travel arrangements. Customers can purchase a TravelPass for a set number of trips or a particular travel period
World ATM Congress 2020: FABEC OPS Theatre hosts operations experts from around the world
FABEC OPS Theatre returns to World ATM Congress 2020 with a bold agenda centred on new operational concepts including urban air mobility, dynamic airspace configuration, initial Trajectory-Based Operations (iTBO), data sharing, resilience management, interdependencies of ATM performance, understanding delay, and the value of forecasts. The presentations, chosen from more than 50 requests received from five continents, provide valuable insight into new systems entering the market. Speakers will share their experiences and exchange views with industry experts in an international forum
Aviation finance sector looking vulnerable
High aircraft values and low lease-rate factors which do not reflect the commercial and operating risks facing airlines leave the aviation finance industry in a vulnerable state in 2020, says Scope Ratings. Scope expects little change to lease-rate factors in the first half of the year. The slowdown in the global economy will rub off on the aviation industry. More airline defaults and further consolidation are likely in 2020, though stability in oil prices will help the industry keep costs under
Excellence VIP Services wins The Best Luxury Concierge Service in Europe
Making people happy, bringing them the highest quality services, being flexible and devoted, exceeding the customers’ expectations – that’s what can be called excellence. Excellence VIP Services is a company that completely lives up to its proud name. And the new status of the winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category of The Best Luxury Concierge Service in Europe proves the high service level of this company. Excellence VIP Services is the only choice for wealthy people who accept only
InnSpire expands into Latin America through strategic partnership with Nimbus Networks
MEXICO CITY - InnSpire, provider of a comprehensive technology suite that helps drive a seamless, world-class guest experience for some of the world's most iconic hotels and brands, has completed the company's first foray into the Latin American market through a strategic partnership with leading telecommunications specialist, Nimbus Networks. The new regional reseller/distributor partnership has already resulted in Nimbus Network's installation of InnSpire's suite of networking and guest-facing technology in four hotel properties in Peru, which include the AC CostaVerde in
Outrigger Hospitality Group to acquire Hawaii Island resort
HONOLULU – Outrigger Hospitality Group announced that it has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire ownership of Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, a 509-room property in a prime oceanfront location on the Island of Hawaii. The transaction is expected to close in mid-April 2020, at which time the property will be rebranded as an Outrigger Resort. The investment is directly aligned with Outrigger’s strategic business plan to expand its presence in Hawaii and beyond, furthering its
UFI President Mary Larkin: “Exhibition Industry committed to providing meeting places around the world”
PARIS - The outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 is impacting the global exhibitions and events industry, as events of all kinds are being postponed or cancelled. UFI President Mary Larkin issued the following statement: “We stand in sympathy and support of everyone affected by the current COVID-19 outbreak, whether directly or indirectly. The exhibitions and events industry exists to provide platforms for people and industries to meet, to trade, and to collaborate. These gatherings are especially important in times of disruption. It is
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and BARIG are partners
FRANKFURT AM MAIN - The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) and the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) are now partners. As BARIG’s first “Academic Partnership,” this cooperation is particularly beneficial to the part-time MBA Aviation and Tourism Management program at Frankfurt UAS. "We are very pleased about the partnership with Frankfurt UAS, which is one of the six largest universities for applied sciences in Germany," BARIG Secretary General Michael Hoppe comments. "It of utmost importance to us
Coronavirus travel setback spreads beyond China
According to travel analytics company ForwardKeys, the travel setback caused by the coronavirus outbreak has now spread beyond China, with other parts of the Asia Pacific region experiencing a 10.5% slowdown in outbound travel bookings for March and April, excluding trips to and from China and Hong Kong. As of 9th February, the setback looks likely to be most marked in North East Asia, where outbound bookings for March & April, are 17.1% behind where they were at the equivalent moment
Airport Parking and Hotels sets out 20 travel predictions for the decade
Award-winning airport parking operator, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com), has pulled together its UK travel industry predictions for the 2020s. 1. The Heathrow Hiatus Continues The Heathrow expansion will remain a political talking point and will continue to be faced with multiple challenges even if it does secure government support. 2. Gatwick’s Stealthy Development While the Heathrow debate will make headlines, Gatwick will stealthily progress the development of its second runway so that its two runways can be used simultaneously, almost certainly beating Heathrow
Cruise Baltic becomes the first paper-free cruise network
Cruise Baltic is the first cruise network to become completely paperless. The initiative is in line with the ambition for the Baltic Sea to be the most sustainable cruise destination in the world. Printed material is history at Cruise Baltic. The action to become paper-free is in line with the cruise network’s ambition for the Baltic Sea to become the most sustainable cruise destination in the world. The paperless initiative means that from now on, Cruise Baltic does not print any
Big Data is key to creating sustainable travel solutions, say experts
44 per cent of travel technology experts predict that ‘Big Data’ will have the biggest impact on the growth of sustainable travel, according to a survey by Travel Technology Europe. Big Data, which enables patterns, trends, and associations relating to human behaviour and interactions to be identified and analysed, was highlighted alongside a number of other technologies that experts claim can lead to the development of more sustainable travel solutions. “Consider over-tourism for example”, says Rob Golledge, head of communications at Amadeus
Glenn Sampert appointed General Manager of the InterContinental Miami
MIAMI, FLA. – InterContinental Miami, the city’s premier luxury hotel and an icon of the Downtown skyline, has announced the appointment of Glenn Sampert as general manager. In his new role, Mr. Sampert wil oversee the day-to-day operations of the 653 room Bayfront hotel, which includes the recent addition of a 30,000 square foot turf-covered flexible lawn space with sweeping views of downtown Miami and Bayfront Park that will lend itself well to meetings, events, new programming, and social gatherings. Mr.
Ways to make superyacht holidays more family-friendly
Many owners – and even admirers – of superyachts consider these beautiful vessels as the pinnacle of luxury, privacy and aesthetic influence. Yachts and superyachts make opulent holidays in exotic locations and exciting parties a simple prospect – but how easily can a family be integrated into such a lifestyle? Is it out of the question, or have certain exclusivity-obsessed people transformed the notion of chartering a superyacht into something it’s not? In this blog we take a look at
5 Ways to Help You Get Through Depression
Don’t let the feelings you feel and thoughts you think overtake your well being. Easier said than done, right? But the question is, how to not be depressed? Learn more about it in this article.
RFID sensor is powered by dirty diapers
An inexpensive smart diaper without bulky bluetooth transmitters could be near.
Watch Final Fantasy VII Remake’s gorgeous new opening movie
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California court says Apple Store workers must be paid for time spent waiting to be searched
Employees could wait up to 45 minutes after their shift for a manager to search them.
South Sudan: Academic suspended over opinion piece
A renowned academic in South Sudan has been suspended over the publication of an opinion piece on the issue of states and their boundaries in the country. The University of Juba has suspended Taban Lo Liyong from his teaching position Read More
Food delivery company MatHem raises €47.5 million to continue expanding across Sweden
Swedish online grocer MatHem has raised 500 million SEK, or €47.5 million, to develop a new environmentally certified warehouse in Larsboda and to continue expanding its retail delivery business. The company delivers groceries and small household items and, after ten years in business, has served over half of Swedish households. MatHem’s investors span several sectors. […]
Deadly Coronavirus Reaches Egypt as Foreigner Said to Be Diagnosed
Egypt says the person affected has been put in isolation but did not specify his or her nationality
Sanders Opens 10-point Lead Nationally, Bloomberg Surges in New Poll as Attacks Escalate
Gallup also released a poll this week surveying 'political liabilities' and found that 93% of all Americans would vote for a Jewish president, up from just 63% in 1958
Trouble At The Law Firm Filing Patently Ridiculous Lawsuits On Behalf Of Tulsi Gabbard
We've covered the two ridiculous lawsuits filed by Tulsi Gabbard in the past few months -- one against Google and another against...
Judge Shuts Down Copyright Troll's Cut-And-Run Effort; Hits It With $40K In Legal Fees
The art of copyright trolling is completely artless. There's no subtlety to it. Flood federal courts with filings against Does...
Daily Deal: TREBLAB Z2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones
The Z2's earned their name because they feature twice the sound, twice the battery life, and twice the convenience of competing...
SLAPP Suits And The Enemies Of Writing And Ideas
Writer George Packer recently won the Christopher Hitchens Prize, which has been given out yearly since Hitchen's death. The prize...
Now Scream This: The Best Horror Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day
In this edition of Now Scream This, we take a look at several great Valentine's Day horror movies you need to watch this weekend.
Belgian OncoDNA closes €19 million Series B to expand its oncology software
Gosselies-based OncoDNA, the healthtech making precision medicine a reality, today announced that it has completed a €19 million Series B equity financing. The new funding will support rapid international growth, accelerate software development and hiring initiatives.
Ghent-based uman.ai raises €500K to map employees’ work skills
The Belgian startup uman.ai, whose software helps teams to share skills more efficiently, has just announced raising €500K. The round was led by imec.istart, Skyhaus (parent company of a.o. ML6) and Roel Naessens (ex-Google), and additionally, the startup received innovation grants from VLAIO. With the funds raised, uman.ai wants to develop its platform further and set up a high-performance go-to-market strategy.
Muse, SW1: ‘The sort of pretentious I live for’ – restaurant review
Half restaurant, half autobiography, Tom Aikens’ theatrical new joint is like delicious talking therapy
Rent-to-buy scheme aims to help breach the ‘deposit barrier’
New homes at reduced rents give first-time buyers a chance to get on the housing ladder
Rishi Sunak could be more relaxed on public spending, hints No 10
Newly-appointed chancellor could be given room to manoeuvre with deadline extension
UK government spent £500,000 on travel to Brexit negotiations
Huge bill on travel to and from Brussels reflects Theresa May’s drawn-out approach to negotiations
US expresses 'disappointment' in China's response to coronavirus – video
Larry Kudlow expresses US 'disappointment' in Chinese response to Coronavirus
The French and the Irish are fighting pension age rises – will the British?
Britons have been browbeaten while our nearest neighbours go into battle against changes
The pope’s liberal supporters feel that he’s let them down
Francis’s refusal to allow the ordination of married men has highlighted divisions in the church, says journalist and author Catherine Pepinster
Leah Croucher's parents renew appeal a year after she vanished
Teenager went missing while walking to work in Milton Keynes in February 2019
IOC insists Tokyo Olympics will go ahead despite coronavirus
The International Olympic Committee insisted that the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead as planned despite the coronavirus
Shared red fury: how Klopp weaponised Anfield to make Liverpool unstoppable
There is a sense of uninterrupted communion at Anfield and it is conceivable Liverpool could become the first team to win every home league game in a season
Pete Buttigieg is like Joe Biden without the black friends
Buttigieg’s abysmal poll numbers with black voters aren’t a coincidence. He has made almost no effort to reach them
Visible: Out on Television review – a fabulous history of small-screen gayness
With jaw-dropping old clips and starry talking heads from Ellen to Oprah, this series shows how far LGBTQ representation has come – and the power TV has to make change
Beware oil execs in environmentalists’ clothing – BP could derail real change
If the company wants us to believe it can be part of the solution, it needs to stop drilling, says campaigner Alice Bell
Spaghetti and ice-cream: Anna Jones’ meals for one
There’s no need to get fancy when cooking for one: bring on the spaghetti with chillies and greens, followed by a chocolate and sticky blood orange sundae
Born on the M5: family thanks NHS staff for help with baby delivery
Parents were on way to hospital when mother went into labour on busy motorway
Being the youngest never leaves you – I went to work in Lion King socks
My family’s idea of me will never change, even when I’m trying to celebrate my 50th
Cocktail of the week: Pig Hotel’s Notorious P.I.G.
Almost a bourbon sour, but blackberry, hazelnut and apple round out the flavours in this refreshing aperitif
From khat to coffee: revitalising an age-old Yemeni crop
In Haraz, farmers and exporters are bringing new life to a globally acclaimed and desired product
Dominic Cummings has started to believe he’s cool. What can you say but, ‘Ooooh’?
He likes to play badass, but if he’s so ruthless why does the cabinet still contain such mediocrities, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
How Juul gets kids addicted to vaping: it's even worse than you think
Massachusetts is suing the e-cigarette company for its predatory ads to children. Hopefully other states will follow suit
RFU’s crass move a kick in the teeth for those outside rugby’s elite
The RFU’s decision to slash the funding to Championship clubs has been poorly thought out, poorly delivered and poorly received in a week that rugby may never forget
Jackson Carlaw elected leader of Scottish Conservatives
Carlaw succeeds Ruth Davidson and promises to offer ‘an ambitious alternative’ to SNP
How to wear big sleeves
This year, the volume has moved up the arm – it’s less floaty and romantic, more muscular
EU spending tens of millions of euros a year to promote meat eating
Campaigns to promote consumption of pork and veal labelled ‘indefensible’ in light of health and climate concerns
The war between boomers and millennials benefits neither side
In today’s circular economy precariousness crosses the generational divide, says journalist and author Rachel Shabi
London fashion week opens as coronavirus hits attendance
Event kicks off without many press and buyers from important Chinese market
Wyndham Thomas obituary
Other lives: Garden city advocate who oversaw the development of Peterborough as a new town
Would you wear clothes made from rubbish?
Goodbye mainstream fashion and hello menswear made of table linen, the founder of new publication TRASHmag thinks the future of style lies in the bin
Overwhelmed? Here’s how to stop your to-do list going stale
Focusing on a few tasks until they’re finished is the best tactic
DJ Diaki: Balani Fou review – landslide of rhythms brings Africa to the dancefloor
DJ Diaki’s debut is a speeding cascade of sound that skilfully re-creates the pounding atmosphere of Malian street party Balani Show
Storm Ciara expected to cost up to £200m in insurance claims
Experts at PwC say Storm Dennis likely to add to damage with 140mm of rain predicted
Manchester United's Tahith Chong seriously considering Inter offer
Manchester United’s Tahith Chong is seriously considering an offer to join Internazionale this summer
Rebecca Long-Bailey: 'I'm ready to take up the mantle of socialist leadership' – video
Rebecca Long-Bailey, speaking in Salford, made her case to be the next Labour leader in a four-point plan to rebuild the party
Keaton Jennings: 'I made the pursuit of hundreds my reason for existing'
Recalled to the England Test side the opener tells Daniel Gallan he has a new-found perspective on cricket which will survive whether he thrives or fails in Sri Lanka next month
Tennessee Republicans worry women will go on tampon-buying frenzy
During an annual three-day holiday, shoppers are allowed to buy computers and clothing tax-free, but a proposal to include tampons has gotten pushback
'Your instrument is your baby': why musicians dread careless airlines
The Malian artist Ballaké Sissoko says US border officials broke his cherished kora. He’s not alone in his plight
Would you wear clothes made from rubbish?
Goodbye mainstream fashion and hello menswear made of table linen, the founder of new publication TRASHmag thinks the future of style lies in the bin
There's a huge fight over reclining your airline seat. Is capitalism to blame?
Recline or don’t recline – it’s your call. But remember: the greed of airlines in shrinking space to reap profits makes them the true villains
Boris Johnson at first cabinet meeting since reshuffle: 'We're here to deliver' – video
Former chancellor Sajid Javid resigned amid the cabinet reshuffle as Johnson pushed him to sack his advisers to stay in government
Has the battle to feed humanity been won?
There’s been just enough good news to keep us going this week, and often an Upside surprises you
Wuhan's cat rescuer: the man saving pets abandoned during coronavirus outbreak – video
Ye Jialin has been looking after the pets of residents who are unable to return home
Paul Pogba hopes for summer exit but Manchester United want €100m
Paul Pogba wants to leave Manchester United at the end of the season but his chances of moving could be hampered by the club setting an asking price of around €100m
German economy flatlines after spending and exports slowdown
GDP growth at 0% for final quarter of 2019 with no upturn forecast in the short term
Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares
Rudy Giuliani has a fresh crop of claims about Democrats' dealings in Ukraine — an iPad full of "proof" he won't let anyone else see. The former New York City mayor made a Fox Business appearance on Thursday night to push any corruption in Ukraine on Democrats' shoulders. "They're going to be very surprised when they see the report that I have" apparently revealing an "unaccounted for" $5.3 billion in Ukraine aid during the Obama administration, Giuliani said, not exactly specifying who "they" are. That aid gap apparently explains "how all those oligarchs become oligarchs," Giuliani said, making some chomping noises and motions to imitate his interpretation of how money is laundered. Giuliani goes on to mention this mysterious report over and over, which apparently shows how "not just" the Bidens engaged in a "huge Democratic scam" in Ukraine. "That's why they're so crazy on the subject of Ukraine, and why they want to literally kill me," Giuliani said of Democrats, without any proof of this murderous plot. "I…
Bloomberg vs. Trump would be a clash of oligarchs
They share a troubling number of similarities
Pope Francis's dream
The pope's latest treatise is a powerful critique of our modern world
Democrats hunt for their Goldilocks candidate
Democrats want a nominee who motivates more voters than he or she scares away. Easier said than done.
China's Hubei province enacts 'wartime' measures as coronavirus count rises to 16,427
Coronavirus is continuing to spread throughout China and especially in the epicenter Hubei province, the World Health Organization said in a Friday update briefing on COVID-19. There are 47,505 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout China with 1,381 deaths reported from the pneumonia-like illness it causes, including 121 deaths reported in the past day. Six of those who died were health care workers — "a critical piece of information" as WHO continues to investigate why even rigorous medical guidelines haven't stopped the spread, WHO reported Friday. A total of 1,716 health care workers in China have contracted COVID-19 despite WHO's guidelines, so this weekend, a team of 12 international and WHO experts will arrive in China to meet with local medical professionals for a "joint mission." The experts will particularly look at disease transmission and response measures to see how processes for health care workers, who "are working with virtually no sleep in difficult conditions," can be improved, WHO…
7 brutally funny cartoons about the Democratic primary fight
Artists take on Biden's collapse, Iowa's caucus chaos, and more
Trump now says he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine. CNN analysts think Trump forgot his earlier lie.
President Trump told Fox News friend Geraldo Rivera on Thursday that he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to procure damaging information on his political rivals. "Was it strange to send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine, your personal lawyer?" Rivera asked Trump on his podcast. "Are you sorry you did that?" "No, not at all," Trump responded. "When you tell me, why did I use Rudy, and one of the things about Rudy, No. 1, he was the best prosecutor, you know, one of the best prosecutors, and the best mayor." "That is literally the exact opposite of what he told Bill O'Reilly in an interview in November," CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale told Don Lemon on Thursday night, playing the clip where Trump said, "No, I didn't direct him," meaning Giuliani. "So what has changed now? Well, perhaps Trump just thinks impeachment's over with, I've been acquitted, I can say whatever I want. Perhaps he forgot that he ever denied this. Regardless, though, what he's saying now is the truth. He did direct Rudy to go there. We heard that not…
Exports contract for sixth straight month, trade deficit shoots up
While imports contracted by 0.7 per cent, the rate of fall was significantly lower than the 8.9 per cent contraction in inbound trade seen in December
AGR order: After SC rap, DoT asks telcos to clear dues by midnight
The DoT, which faced the ire of the Supreme Court for putting on hold recovery of dues from telecom companies, started issuing circle or zone-wise demand notices to firms, an order seen by PTI said
No talks on opening up poultry and dairy markets to US companies: Govt
International media reports on Thursday suggested that India had finally allowed market access to chicken legs from the US
Withdraw income tax on overseas tours, travel agents petition PM Modi
The government introduced five per cent TCS on overseas tour packages with an aim to plug revenue leakag
With profitability in mind, Renault plans slew of initiatives in India
The auto maker is also gearing up to bring a mass segment EV in India within the next two years
Scientists develop new 'smart' bandage to help heal hard to treat wounds
The bandage can deliver medicine with minimal invasiveness, said researchers, including those from the Harvard Medical School in the US
Open to tweaking Budget to address concerns of the industry, says FM
Finance ministry to come out with detailed rules on Vivad Se Vishwas Bill in a couple of days
Glenmark Pharma Q3 consolidated net profit rises 64% to Rs 190.83 crore
Consolidated revenue of the company stood at Rs 2,735.56 crore for the quarter under consideration as against Rs 2,555.04 crore for the corresponding period a year ago.
RPower net profit declines 57 pc to Rs 49 crore in Dec quarter
Reliance Power (RPower) on Friday said its consolidated net profit has dipped over 57 per cent to Rs 49.39 crore in the December 2019 quarter, mainly due to lower income. The company's consolidated net profit had stood at Rs 116.44 crore in the
Renault reports first net losses in a decade for 2019 on lower sales
Renault said in a statement it suffered net losses of 141 million euros ($152 million)
Antitrust probe into e-commerce firms stalled after Amazon challenge
CCI last month ordered a probe into Amazon and rival Walmart's Flipkart over alleged violations of competition law and certain discounting practices
Compensation from Boeing over 737 MAX grounding key to SpiceJet operations
Incentives crucial for its survival as 737 MAX grounding stalls expansion plans
India's forex reserves soar to record $473 billion, gold down by $218 mn
Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves.
Hero MotoCorp launches BS-VI compliant Splendor+, price starts at Rs 59,600
The company also introduced BS-VI versions of its two scooter models -- Destini 125 and Maestro Edge 125 with price starting at Rs 64,310 and Rs 67,950
SpiceJet soars 10% on 21% YoY rise in net profit; B737 may return this year
On the operational front, Passenger Load Factor came in at 91.9 per cent in Q3, with the fleet size growing to 119 aircraft as on December 31, 2019.
IndiGo to start daily direct flight on Delhi-Dammam route from March 10
The airline will now operate a total of five daily direct flights connecting Dammam with Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kozhikode, Trivandrum and Delhi
Goyal suggests ideas to stakeholders for promoting sale of tribal products
Citing an example, he said cricketer M S Dhoni can be a brand ambassador for a tribal product of Jharkhand
ONGC Q3 net halves on fall in oil, gas prices, output
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) on Friday reported halving of its December quarter net profit after it faced the double whammy of falling oil and gas prices and a drop in production. Standalone net profit in October-December at Rs 4,152
How Britain's new FM Sunak gets down to work in UK's Indian-looking Cabinet
His appointment has been widely welcomed, with the Pound Sterling rallying to a two-month high following the announcement
IndusInd Bank hits over 3-year low; tumbles 11% in six sessions
The private sector lender's stock was trading at its lowest level since January 10, 2017
Tech startup Tekion launches cloud-based automotive dealer management
The product connects key stakeholders of the industry enabling maximum level of operational efficiencies, collaboration, and personalized retail experiences
DoT to finalise firm to develop spectrum auction software by March 6
The delay is likely to push spectrum auction to July-August this year, according to sources. mjunction and e-Procurement Technologies have experience to design module for spectrum auction.
CBDT to base taxmen's appraisal on their 'Vivad se Vishwas' performance
FM Nirmala Sitharaman had proposed this direct tax dispute resolution scheme in her budget speech on February 1
AGR dues: Risk of duopoly in telecom higher than before, says analyst
Most of the remaining liability is with state-owned BSNL/MTNL and some of the shut/bankrupt telecom companies
Shree Cement's Dec-quarter pre-tax profit up 2.8% at Rs 409 crore
PBT in Q3 of the last fiscal year stood at Rs 398.5 crore
German economy stagnates as eurozone records weakest growth in seven years
Germany and the eurozone also face the possibility of disrupted trade with Britain, which left the EU on January 31
Eveready's Dec-quarter pre-tax profit jumps on asset sale to Rs 110 crore
The pre-tax profit, adjusted against the one-time land sale and separation costs, remained flat at Rs 21.20 crore
PhonePe earmarks Rs 800 cr in marketing to expand reach, signs Alia Bhatt
The current brand campaign of the company will feature four TV commercials with Aamir Khan and Alia Bhatt, which will be spread across digital platforms, radio, print and cinema.
Exports decline by 1.66% year-on-year to $25.97 billion in January
Imports too declined by 0.75 per cent USD 41.14 billion, leaving a trade deficit of USD 15.17 billion during the month under review
Nirmala Sitharaman to meet industry bodies to assess coronavirus impact
The virus outbreak in China has claimed nearly 1,500 lives and infected over 60,000
Adani Enterprises signs 50-year agreements with AAI for 3 airports
Having won bids, AEL had also set up a subsidiary Adani Airports Ltd which would operate, manage and develop the airports
Govt willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: FM Sitharaman
The country's GDP growth is estimated to slow to an 11-year low of 5 per cent in the current financial year
Trump wants $1.5 bn over 10 years to revive US uranium production
US uranium production has plummeted 96 per cent in the last five years, the US Energy Information Administration reported Thursday
Govt expects to complete Air India sale in first half of FY21: DIPAM secy
The deadline for submitting the EoI is March 17
GoAir appoints Vinay Dube, former Jet Airways chief, as new CEO
In recent weeks the airline has been facing challenge due to delays in deliveries of aircraft and spare engines resulting in cancellation of flights
Irdai concerned over rising hospital tariffs, plans to standardise charges
"We plan to introduce a system in which people will have the liberty to choose their TPAs," Irdai member said
Export of services rises 11.6% to $20 bn in Dec; imports up 10.3%
Surplus in trade services stood at $7.45 billion for December
ONGC's Dec-quarter PBT halves to Rs 5,998 cr on fall in oil, gas prices
Standalone net profit in the period at Rs 4,152 crore was 49.8 per cent lower than Rs 8,263 crore net profit in the same period of the previous fiscal year
Whistleblower policy critical for internal control in firms: Keki Mistry
Mistry said certain instances in the past have shown that whistleblowers are either seeking ill of a company or looking for media attention
Ramayan-theme based train taking routes linked with Ram by March-end: Rlys
The train is likely to be launched after March 10, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said, adding that its annual schedule will be released in the coming week
Focus on investment and job creation: Donald Trump's India plan revealed
Creating new jobs and boosting manufacturing is critical for Trump in his re-election bid later this year
Gold prices climb Rs 75 to Rs 41,481 per 10 grams, silver gains Rs 147
"Spot gold of 24 karat in Delhi was trading up by Rs 75 with rupee depreciation," HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said.
Huge potential for US-India ties in energy sector, ready to meet demand: US
Larry Kudlow, economic advisor to Trump, said that talks are going on between India and the US on a trade deal that could be inked during the visit of the president
Adani Enterprises hits 52-week high after it signs agreement with AAI
The stock rallied for the ninth straight day, up 17 per cent, against 3 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex during the period.
New GST filing format, e-invoicing to help in reporting for taxes: GSTN CEO
There is a need for standard to ensure complete interoperability, he said
Thales sees opportunities in India after military plans theatre commands
The first batch of RBE2 air defence radar systems will roll out from the joint venture between Thales and Reliance Defence Limited next month, Sourisse told.
Common portal for health insurance claim settlements on the cards
Regulator aims to usher time-bound settlement of claims and eliminate disparity in charges among different for some common procedures
Govt must hear voices of protest: Montek Singh Ahluwalia on anti-CAA stir
He asserts that there is an urgent need to create an environment of social harmony
India's population galloping, but no one paying attention: Venkaiah Naidu
Political parties are feeling shy, politicians are feeling shy, Parliament also do not adequately discuss about the issue," Naidu said
Fortis Q3 net loss narrows to Rs 69.32 cr on good show in hospital business
The third quarter of 2019-20 continues to witness earnings growth with margin expansion in the hospitals business
SpiceJet Q3 profit rises to Rs 73.2 cr, operational revenue up by 47%
"This profit is after a non-cash forex charge on account of Ind AS 116 of Rs 75.9 crore without which the profit would have been Rs 149.1 crore," SpiceJet said in a release.
Flipkart to offer 'touch and feel' experience in tie-up with kirana stores
In fashion, tie-ups with local tailors had offered huge benefit to e-commerce company in a sharp reduction in the number of returns
CBDT notifies 10-IC, 10-ID forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
Form 10-IC will have to be filed by the companies that wish to avail the beneficial rate of 22 per cent upon relinquishment of the exemptions/incentives offered under the Income Tax Act.
Top headlines: SC shocker for telcos, wholesale inflation rises, and more
From SC's rejection of telcos' plea for new schedule for AGR payments to wholesale inflation rises to 3.1% in January, here are the day's top headlines
Market Wrap, Feb 14: Sensex falls 202 pts post AGR verdict
Among telcos, Vodafone Idea tumbled over 23 per cent to Rs 3.44 apiece on the BSE post the AGR verdict
Pulses import may fall 60% next fiscal on good crop expectations: IPGA
There would be lower imports next year also because traders might not be able to buy from overseas market, taking advantage of loopholes in the import quota order
MAX 737: SpiceJet considering Boeing compensation offer for grounded planes
The no-frills carrier has been impacted by the grounding of its 13 Boeing 737 MAX planes since March last year as it is incurring various costs related to the aircraft
Pfizer Q3 net profit climbs 5%, operational revenue up at Rs 514 cr
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 131.94 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, Pfizer Ltd said in a filing to BSE.
India offers to open up poultry, dairy markets for trade deal with Trump
India, the world's largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry
Sebi constitutes municipal bonds development committee
Markets regulator Sebi on Friday said it has constituted a committee which will suggest on policy matters pertaining to development of municipal debt securities and facilitate municipalities for issuance of such bonds. The regulator has constituted
AGR case: DoT officer who faced SC's wrath issued order after senior's nod
He had issued an order saying no coercive action should be taken to recover Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues from telecom firms after expiry of the deadline set by the apex court
PAN not linked with Aadhaar to become inoperative after March 31: I-T dept
The deadline for linking of PAN and Aadhar has been extended several times and the current deadline ends on March 31, 2020
UP govt to promote e-vehicles, targets 10,700 mw of solar energy
The energy minister said the state was targetting solar energy generation of 10,700 megawatt (mw) by 2022 in the private sector to conserve environment and curb pollution
DMart share sale sees 3 times subscription, investors bid for 45 mn shares
The stock fell 5.6 per cent to end at Rs 2,401 in secondary market trade. A further 1.5 million shares meant for retail investors will be auctioned on Monday.
136 million euros to energise Macedonia
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Direct flights to Turkish occupied Cyprus possible after a resolution of Cyprus issue
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Nick Saban served as advisor in Michigan State’s coach search
Mel Tucker‘s bank account might want to consider sending a thank you note to Nick Saban.
Here are the 5 best horror games releasing in 2020
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Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh Finds Support In Vidya Balan; 'There Are Enough Kabir Singhs In The World'
Vidya Balan at an event shared her opinion on Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh. According to the actress, it doesn’t glorify the main character. Also, she feels being the industry for years now, she is matured enough to watch such film, even if she doesn’t sign on the dotted lines for the film falling under this category
Scale insects control cactus infestation in Esperance
Scale insects which the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development released as biological control agents are helping wipe out damaging cactus inf...
Arts Out There: New exhibition to celebrate talented textile artists
Thanks to the enthusiasm of Gibson Fire Shed Quilters Tracey Bareli and Rhonda Gill, Esperance Community Arts Space will soon be providing a new exhibition ar...
Daily Deal: 15% off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
The Galaxy Tab S6 was the best Android tablet of 2019 by far, and if you've been looking for an opportunity to buy it at a reduced price then this might be it. The Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab S6 with 128GB
Google slams Samsung for making unnecessary changes to Linux kernel code
We all know that Samsung makes an extra effort in strengthening the security of its smartphones with initiatives such as Knox. However, sometimes those extra efforts hurt more than they help. Now, Goo
South Africa postpone Pakistan T20 series over player workload concerns
South Africa and Pakistan were planning to play three Twenty20 games in March, but the series has been delayed over player workload worries.
Legends of Runeterra: The Frostbite-Freljord deck guide
The Frostbite decks are one of the most adaptable compositions in Legends of Runeterra, and are also the hardest to counter.
Wolff not relishing Mercedes contract talks with F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is in the final year of his Mercedes contract, meaning he and team principal Toto Wolff must head to the negotiating table.
Delhi University could pose a tough challenge as rivalry intensifies ahead of Khelo India University Games
The tournament will be held in Odisha from 22 February to 1 March 2020.
Klopp waiting to make Salah Olympic call
Egypt hope to call up Mohamed Salah for their campaign at the the 2020 Olympic Games and Jurgen Klopp has not dismissed the possibility.
David Warner aware of possible hostile reception by South African crowd
David Warner understands that he and Steve Smith may not receive a warm welcome from the South African crowd
Expensive components drive PS5 production costs to $450 per unit
Retail price of Xbox Series X will be deciding factor in PlayStation 5 price tag
"The people in the suits, in the expensive boardrooms, are nerds now"
At the Yorkshire Games Festival, Mike Bithell discussed John Wick Hex as part of a positive shift in the way movie licenses are handled
Creative Chronicles: Managing complexity in game audio
The GI.biz Academy partners with Creative Assembly to publish its Creative Chronicles video series, today focusing on game audio
NPD: January sales down 26% year-over-year
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot tops charts as hardware spending declines 35% year-over-year
Anthem gets a rare second chance | Opinion
Most games that fail at launch are quickly passed over -- but Bioware's Anthem is getting a rare and expensive second chance at success
Remedy holds steady, posting solid growth across the board
Finnish developer moves forward on live-service multiplayer game plans
McLaren GT Fights Lamborghini Huracan At Drag Strip
Watch a stock McLaren GT, the brand’s entry-level supercar, take on a stock Lamborghini Huracan at the drag strip over four races.
Crazy Ford Mustang Drift Car With 2JZ Swap Tows Its Own Race Tires
Watch in amazement as the Hoonigans feature this crazy Mustang build on their Daily Transmission YouTube channel.
See Modded Shelby GT500 Race Stock Dodge Demon At The Drag Strip
A recent video from Demonology pits a modified 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 on street tires against a Challenger SRT Demon on drag radials.
Microsoft releases changelog for last Edge (stable) update
A few weeks ago Microsoft released an update for the Stable version of their new Edge browser but did not release a changelog with it. What was noticed was changes to the New Tab page and support for the ARM64 platform. As part of their commitment to enterprise use, however, Microsoft has however finally published …
How to Smell Like the Best Version of Yourself on a Date, According to a Matchmaker
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Give Yourself Some Love Today With This Follow-Along "Yoga Kiss" Video
Want to tend to your body and mind today? Check out this "Yoga Kiss" video from Yoga With Adriene YouTuber and yoga instructor Adriene Mishler.
7 YouTube Yoga Practices to Finally Relieve and Release Your Back Pain, Tightness, and Tension
If you're experiencing soreness or pain in your back, try one of these yoga videos that can offer you relief in the comfort of your own home.
28 Valentine's Day Fashion Finds on Amazon
It's time to get into the Valentine's Day spirit with pinks, reds, hearts, and all that good stuff. Luckily, Amazon Fashion is offering lots of cute clothes
China Turns to Blockchain As Coronavirus Spins Out of Control
With 65,000 people infected with the coronavirus Chinese startup Hyperchain has launched a blockchain-based platform for charitable donations.
Bitcoin Rally Stalls, Bullish Recovery Depends On These Levels
Analyst Josh Rager has identified price points that could determine the movement of Bitcoin over the next few days. Bitcoin Price Hangs in the Balance
Hedera Hashgraph Slumps 20% After Meteoric Rally
Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) lost over 20% of its valuation just hours after performing one of the most spectacular rallies in recent crypto history. HBAR
Bitcoin ‘Lambo Line’ Indicator Suggests Bull Market Inbound
According to findings from ChartStar, the number of 'Lambo' mentions on Reddit turns out to be a very good indicator for predicting strong Bitcoin moves.
Bitcoin Mining Stock Surges as Chinese Economy Falters
The economic fallout from the Coronavirus is starting to be felt across the world. China’s economy has been the hardest hit but contrary to wider market
XRP Outperforms Top 5 Cryptos, Unfazed by BitMEX Crash
The price of XRP recovered remarkably after the BitMEX crash, which led to heavy liquidations. Now, XRP is the best-performing coin among the leading 5
Bahamian Central Bank to Roll Out Digital Currency in H2 2020
The Bahamas’ Central Bank governor yesterday confirmed that a digital currency will be rolled out by the second half of 2020.
Tony Parker: “I wanted ASVEL in EuroLeague”
Focus on Tony Parker, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne president and majority owner.
Hot Military Wife Kayla Moody Opts To Go Topless In White Panties & A Beanie
Kayla Moody let it all hang out in her latest nearly-nude Instagram post. The hot military wife shared the snap with her fans on Friday afternoon. In the sexy shot, Kayla is seen sitting on a floor ...
NFL Rumors: League Scouts Starting To Worry About Tom Brady’s Sustainability
Tom Brady is reportedly looking for a new contract and somewhere around $30 million a year, but some league scouts are wondering if he will make it long enough for the price to be worth it. As the ...
NBA Rumors: Mavericks Were Very Close To Adding ‘Two Really Big Pieces’ Before Trade Deadline, Mark Cuban Says
Despite the fact that they are now down to a tie for sixth place in the Western Conference with a 33-22 record, the Dallas Mavericks didn’t exactly make any game-changing moves ahead of last ...
Bombshell Abigail Ratchford Goes Braless In Furry Pink Set For Valentine’s Day Post
Abigail Ratchford’s most recent social media share has her fans buzzing. As those who follow the black-haired on Instagram know, Ratchford has never been shy when it comes to flaunting her ...
Motorola Razr Gets 1 out of 10 Repairability Score in iFixit’s Most Arduous Teardown Yet
Touted as Motorola's first foldable phone, the Razr is quite intriguing in every aspect. It boasts mid-range specifications, coupled with a steep price tag
The Galaxy S20 consumes 600MB per Minute while Recording 8K Videos
Much to the chagrin of those looking forward to recording 8K footages on the Samsung Galaxy S20, the South Korean phone maker has revealed that capturing
IMF and World Bank say poverty-stricken Somalia is eligible for debt relief
The IMF and World Bank have said that Somalia is eligible for debt relief under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative.
Court rejects unions' bid to block SAA job cuts
A bid by two trade unions to block job cuts at South African Airways was rejected by the country’s labour court on Friday.
Corruption and mismanagement to blame for SA poor economy - Cosatu
Reacting to President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA, Cosatu warned the government not to outsource its developmental obligations to the private sector.
Malema not convinced by Ramaphosa’s jobs plan
Julius Malema said Ramaphosa continued to create long-term plans focused on consultations, which have had little results ...
WATCH: A roundup of IOL's Top 5 stories this week
From a viral office sex video and swimming snakes to the EFF disrupting SONA, here are the stories that held the attention of our readers this week.
Please assure everyone you have never assaulted a woman, Malema challenges Ramaphosa
EFF leader Julius Malema has challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa, top political party leaders and MPs to stand up and declare ...
Dropout rate in spotlight as education NGO slams Ramaphosa's youth plan
President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to tackle youth unemployment lacked critical focus, the Zero Dropout Campaign said.
Julius Malema says President Cyril Ramaphosa is De Klerk's 'ice boy'
EFF leader Julius Malema said that president Cyril Ramaphosa was the 'ice boy' (servant) of former president FW De Klerk.
South Africa is in a state of crisis, says Malema
South Africa is in a general state of crisis, and President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA offered no solutions, Economic Freedom ...
Numsa vows to appeal after court rejects bid to block SAA job cuts
An application by two trade unions to block job cuts at struggling state-owned airline SAA was rejected by the country's labour court.
LIVE FEED: Chinese ambassador to SA gives coronavirus update
His Excellency Lin Songtian is hosting a briefing to update South Africans on the progress being made in China to fight the novel coronavirus.
This is how long it will take for the wind industry to add energy to the grid
SAWEA has asked for clarity on the planned sequence, to ensure that momentum is not lost.
SONA 2020: Ramaphosa is a lame duck, says FFPlus
FFPlus leader Pieter Groenewald called President Cyril Ramaphosa a "lame duck" following his State of the Nation Address.
Trump & Barr v. Kahn
“There will come cruel gods with eyeglasses, Lice and lickspittles …” — Pablo Neruda Well, at least we still have three attorneys in the Department of Justice who’ve managed to retain a shred of honor — despite their lying, boot-licking sycophant of a boss, Attorney General Bill Barr.
Forced Labor
A woman seeks punitive damages from La Luz del Mundo, claiming she was “enslaved, trafficked, and sexually abused by (its) leaders,” and that the religious organization “has made the economic and sexual exploitation of children and others a centerpiece of its operations for decades,” in L.A. Federal Court.
Trump Wants $1.5 Billion for Uranium Mining
The Trump administration is asking Congress for $1.5 billion over 10 years to create a new national stockpile of U.S.-mined uranium, saying that propping up U.S. uranium production in the face of cheaper imports is a matter of energy security.
Trump Says He May Bar Others From Listening to Calls
President Trump said Thursday that he might end the long-running practice of letting other administration officials listen in on presidential calls with foreign leaders. That's after Trump's impeachment was triggered by his July phone call with the president of Ukraine.
Jail Statistics Give the Lie to Trump Asylum Policy
Many U.S. holding cells along the Mexican border were less than half full, even empty, during an unprecedented surge of asylum-seeking families from Central America, newly unsealed court documents show, raising questions about the Trump administration's claims that it had to make people wait in Mexico because it didn't have the means to accommodate them.
Chelsea vs. Man U a battle between Spain’s #1 and #2, but which is which?
Chelsea versus Manchester United should be a closely-watched goalkeepers' duel to see who might be Spain's No. 1 in this summer's European Championships. I...
G-Eazy Parties With Mystery Woman In L.A. 4 Days After PDA With Model Livia Pillmann
G-Eazy was spotted with another gorgeous woman in Los Angeles!
Billionaire candidates shake up Democratic White House race
Billionaires Mike Bloomberg and Tom Steyer invest hundreds of millions of dollars in their efforts to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. And so far, it seems like that strategy is working.
Philippines lifts Taiwan travel ban
(UPDATED) The travel ban, imposed due to the novel coronavirus, is lifted 'effective immediately'
Hong Kong unveils cash handouts as virus deepens economic woes
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the government will dip into its financial reserves – some of the world's healthiest – to give cash subsidies to sectors hit hardest by the crisis
City and province sign preliminary agreement to build four transit projects, including Ontario Line
The city and the province have officially signed off on a preliminary agreement that will pave the way for a nearly $30 billion transit expansion plan.
No shirts, no city services: Firefighter calendar too steamy for Ontario officials
An Ontario city is telling its firefighters to turn down the heat on their steamy annual calendar or risk losing municipal backing for the fundraiser.
Police pull over driver whose windshield was covered in snow
A driver was issued a citation in Richmond Hill on Friday morning after they were spotted travelling down the road with their windshield fully obscured by snow.
Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
Ontario Power Generation, Hydro One create Ivy electric vehicle charging network
Two of Ontario's biggest utilities have formed a new company to create a province-wide fast-charger network for electric vehicles.
UPDATED: Forget Fashion Brands For a Moment, Politicians Are Paying to Enlist Influencers
Michael Bloomberg's campaign is looking beyond traditional television ads and social media posts in order to promote his play for President: it is investing in influencer marketing. According to reports from the Daily Beast and other news outlets, the New York-based Democratic candidate’s name is ti
Demand for "Organic" Products is Growing, But Consumers Do Not Necessarily Understand What the Term Entails
Product labels offer valuable information, particularly as consumers become increasingly concerned about what is contained in the products they buy. With growing demand for clean, green, and eco-friendly products, many manufacturers have placed increased emphasis on how they market their products, b
Iowa Caucus: DNC Had Much Bigger Role in Failed App Than It Claimed, Leaked Docs Show
Document says DNC should have 'continual access' to security, system logs & more for infamous app
The Left’s Lies Undercut The DOJ
What will President Trump do?
Apocalyptic Footage Shows Massive Locust Swarm In Africa
Swarm consumes entire valley in Kenya
UK Approves Large-Scale Internet Censorship
Government mandating an outside body to act as a new 'Ministry of Truth'
Shock Video: Man in Hazmat Gear Barges Into Chinese Office, Douses Everything in Chemical Spray
Office workers stay frozen in place as man marches through their workspace
Sony "struggling" to lower $450 PlayStation 5 price, report claims
Due to high manufacturing costs.
Why did Dreams take Media Molecule seven years to make?
'The question should be how did you manage to do it in that time!'
Shenmue 3's getting a story expansion next week
Tied-y.
Marvel's Avengers achievements list leaks story details
More than six months early.
Five of the Best: Films about games
Reel talk.
DealBook: Delta Plans to Go Carbon Neutral. Yes, You Read That Right.
The airline pledges to spend at least $1 billion to buy emission offsets and invest in more efficient planes, new fuel sources and carbon-capture technologies.
Jeff Bezos Buying $165 Million Estate, a California Record
The Amazon leader reached a deal for the Warner Estate in Beverly Hills with David Geffen, who has owned it since 1990.
They Wanted Research Funding, So They Entered the Lottery
A survey of New Zealand scientists found that recipients of a randomized funding program favored random allocations of some kinds of grant money.
Who’s Profiting From Your Outrageous Medical Bills?
The same people who should be fixing them.
California Takes Revenge on Trump
People leaving the Golden State are changing the political makeup of the states they move to.
Weinstein Is an ‘Abusive Rapist’ Who Controlled Victims, Prosecutor Says
Harvey Weinstein stayed in touch with women he assaulted to ensure their silence, a prosecutor said in her closing argument.
BlackRock Becomes a Symbol for Anticapitalist Fervor in France
Suspicions that the Wall Street giant sought to influence President Macron’s overhaul of the nation’s pension system have made the company a target of protesters.
3 Steps to a Socially Conscious Portfolio
So you want your investment holdings to reflect your values and you’re confused by all the so-called E.S.G. funds. Here’s how to start.
What My Epilepsy Taught Me About the Value of Time
We know more about epilepsy than ever. But I am still trying to reckon with mine.
Steve Bruce asked about Newcastle United takeover talk and the Longstaffs' contracts
Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce was asked about takeover talk and the Longstaffs' contract situation at his pre-match press conference
The North has lost its seat at the Cabinet table after Boris Johnson's reshuffle
The Northern Powerhouse Minister no longer sits in Cabinet and the post appears to have been abolished entirely
Northumbrian Water to challenge regulator over price controls
North East water firm wants to balance reductions to bills with environmental improvements
Ouseburn shipping container village, likened to Stack and By The River Brew, finally set to go ahead
The VESSL development will include studios for creative businesses in Ouseburn, plus cafes and a roof terrace, if it is approved by city councillors
N-Trance to replace Ultrabeat at massive Bigg Market rave night this month
Ultrabeat were set to headline the night at the Bigg Market bar but will now be replaced by N-Trance
Karl Robinson on how Storm Dennis will affect Sunderland clash, and his stretched Oxford squad
Karl Robinson has a number of absentees for Oxford's clash with Sunderland on Saturday, while Storm Dennis is expected to affect the game
Storm Dennis: Newcastle United fans warned to expect delays ahead of Arsenal trip
Magpies supporters are heading the capital on Sunday for their clash at the Emirates Stadium
Club considering different proposals they can offer to Southampton for player
Turkish newspaper Sabah report Galatasaray are looking to loan Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina for another season. The 26 year old has impressed for the Turkish champions in the past few weeks, playing a pivotal role in the Super Lig club’s recent four successive league wins. Galatasaray plan to release all their loanee players they brought
Man United player one step closer to exit – Club feel ‘the hard part is over’ after ‘significant handshake’
After a month or so of negotiations between Tahith Chong and Inter, it appears an agreement has been found and the player is looking more and more likely to leave Manchester United. As was explained by Calciomercato, the forward has put talks with the Old Trafford on club regarding a renewal, keen to try his
Barnsley co-chairman in talks to buy new club – ‘Moving in right direction’, deal could be done at €8-10m
Already invested in two clubs, Chien Lee is looking to put money in a third after selling Nice to Englishman Jim Ratcliffe back in August 2019. The American entrepreneur is currently the co-chairman of Barnsley FC, who were recently promoted back to the Championship, and has money placed in Swiss club FC Thun. Well, according
2020 Toyota Yaris Hybrid can do 36 km/l
Toyota reveals specs of 2020 Yaris Hybrid. Should Toyota PH bring it in?
Hyundai's new EV concept reminds us of a Porsche 911
Hyundai teases the Prophecy EV bound for this year's Geneva Motor Show
Renault Samsung Motors: the next Korean auto brand in PH?
The brand Samsung won't be just about electronics anymore in the country
I Love The Garbage Children Of Fire Emblem's New DLC
I’m just going to be upfront here and say that I never really enjoyed many of the characters in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. As such, my hopes for the secret fourth house introduced in the game’s first major expansion, Cindered Shadows, weren’t very high. But after taking a few hours to complete its isolated...
Saying Farewell To Three Decades Of Weird Sonic The Hedgehog Comics
Remember that time Sonic cried because changes to the timeline caused his children to never be born? He had previously been king of the planet, but in the new timeline, Shadow the Hedgehog was actually king and had married Sonic's longtime love interest, Princess Sally (Sonic the Hedgehog #166)?...
How To Beat Darksiders Genesis' Annoying Beacon Puzzle
There's plenty to be said about Darksiders Genesis, the top-down action spin-off that hits consoles today. It's fun enough, but there are a few environmental puzzles that can be a right pain in the arse, and the fourth chapter has one that can get real annoying. So instead of butting your head against the wall, follow...
Don't Expect The Valve Index To Come To Australia
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Aussie Mic Makers RODE Are Targeting Gamers Now
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The Best Bargains From Nintendo's Massive eShop Sale
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Report: The PS5's Manufacturing Cost Is Enormous
Hoping that the PS5 might hit the $499 mark or something nice and affordable in Australia? You might want to park those hopes, with a new Bloomberg report revealing that the cost of materials for the PS5 has skyrocketed....
Nirbhaya Case: Supreme Court rejects Vinay Sharma's plea challenging mercy plea rejection
Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea, filed by Vinay Sharma, a convict who was involved in the Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case challenging the rejection of mercy plea by the President of India.
Hong Kong stocks end week higher as virus deaths fall
Hong Kong stocks edged up on Friday, as the daily death and infection tolls in the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak returned to lower levels, following a dramatic spike the previous day. At the
Sensex rises over 200 pts; Nifty above 12,200
According to traders, domestic equities advanced tracking significant foreign fund inflow ahead of the release of wholesale inflation data.
S&P affirms India's rating at 'BBB-' with stable outlook
Fiscal deficits have exceeded the government's plan, S&P said, adding it expects limited consolidation over the next few years.
Bangalorean Navy officer to take over as Fleet Commander of Western Fleet
Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, a Bangalorean and alumni of Bishop Cotton Boys School, on Friday has taken over as the fleet commander of the Western Fleet, the sword arm of the Indian Navy. Apart
Twitter blocked party account for speaking truth on liberals: Karnataka BJP
There are no tweets on the time line of state BJP twitter handle after February 10, 9:55 PM. The official twitter handle of the state BJP was however restored on February 12.
Sugar-free indulgences for those with a sweet tooth
For some, certain foods leave a comforting aftertaste but for others, it’s gnawing guilt. To help the latter half Bengaluru-based food startup has concocted chocolates that aim to take the guilt out
Three openers fail seam and bounce test before Hanuma Vihari, Cheteshwar Pujara come to rescue
New Zealand pacer Scott Kuggeleijn (3/40) got the ball to rear up awkwardly from length during his first spell and Shaw's dismissal was the ugliest one.
India offers U.S. dairy, chicken access in bid for elusive trade deal with Trump
Dykes said the U.S. dairy industry was looking for access in viable commercial quantities.
Several drugs at Jan Aushadi Kendras recalled over quality test
Several batches of generic medicines being sold at Jan Aushadi Kendras, some 632 in Karnataka, and more pan-India have been recalled after failing standard quality tests of state drug controller,
Angioplasties shoot up due to price cap, says research on insurance claims
25,769 insurance claims under Vajpayee Arogyashree (now merged into Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka) from 69 private and seven public hospitals from February 2016 to February 2018.
Adani group, AAI ink pacts for managing three airports
Adani group, AAI ink pacts for managing three airports Mumbai, Feb 14 ( PTI) Adani Group on Friday inked agreements with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the management, operations and development of Ahmedabad, Mangaluru and Lucknow airports. "Today, as we sign the concession agreements for Mangaluru, Lucknow & A'bad with the AAI, its the beginning of another historic journey catering to India's exponential airport infra demands," Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said in a tweet.
Asian plane makers struggle to take off in crowded market
Asian plane makers have thrown huge sums at building jets but flagship projects have suffered repeated setbacks, and they face a tough time breaking into a market dominated by established players.
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
The indictment details efforts to steal from a half dozen companies.
'Cool' candidate Michael Bloomberg adds memes to campaign arsenal
Michael Bloomberg's campaign said Thursday it has invested in sponsored Instagram meme content in a new illustration of his record spending aimed at securing the Democratic presidential nomination.
Rupee slips 2 paise to 71.33 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee had settled at 71.31 against the US dollar on Thursday.
South Africa call off proposed Pakistan tour citing workload
South Africa have ruled out participation in a proposed T20 series in Pakistan following their India tour next month, citing players' workload. The tour will be rescheduled at a later date suitable
January Wholesale Price Index stands at 3.1%
The annual rate of inflation based on monthly Wholesale Price Index stood at 3.1% (provisional) for the month of January 2020 (over January 2019) as compared to 2.59% (provisional) for the previous
Government willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
The finance minister had similar interactive sessions in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata last week.
Word sedition must be removed from Law book: Justice Nagamohan Das
Karnataka High Court retired judge Justice H N Nagamohan Das said that the words sedition, criminal contempt of court and criminal defamation must be removed from the law book. Das was addressing the
CBDT notifies forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
The income tax (I-T) department has notified forms for companies to avail the reduced corporate tax rates that were announced in September last year. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has
Women-only club set to open on Brigade Road
Panjury V Shankar, is the owner of the successful fine dining South Indian restaurant Carnatic. The engineering graduate observed a gap in the hospitality industry a year into the business. “There
Coronavirus could mean $5 billion in airline losses: UN agency
"Prior to the outbreak, airlines had planned to increase capacity by nine percent on international routes to/from China for the first quarter of 2020 compared to 2019," ICAO said in a statement.
Amazon wins 'JEDI' order suspending $10 billion Microsoft US military contract
A temporary injunction requested by Amazon was issued US judge Patricia Campbell-Smith, barring the Department of Defense from starting work on the contract known as JEDI, according to a summary of the ruling available online.
DH Deciphers: LPG gas cylinder price blast rips through middle-class budget
What has the Union Government announced? The Union government has announced an increase in the price of LPG cylinders by Rs 145-150. At the same time, for those who avail the LPG subsidy, it has
Virus fears send Wall Street down after UK finance minister quits
China has been praised by the World Health Organization (WHO) for its transparent handling of the outbreak.
PM Modi holds talks with Portuguese President Sousa
Sousa is accompanied by a high-level delegation.
FIRST LOOK: Robert Pattinson in his 'Batman' suit
Director, Matt Reeves, just shared a first look of Robert Pattinson in 'The Batman'.
Could a Narcos: Mexico Season 3 Focus on "The Lord of the Skies"?
If Narcos: Mexico gets a third season, would it focus on the rise of the Lord of the Skies?
Castlevania Returns to Netflix for Season 3 in March
Netflix's epic date announcement teaser certainly seems to portend an ambitious, game-changing new season of the acclaimed series.
Get a Complete Look at Midgar in Final Fantasy VII Remake's Opening Cinematic
Square-Enix's Valentine's Day gift for us is the opening movie for 'Final Fantasy VII Remake,' and we're on cloud nine.
Planet 1999 Reach Dream-Pop Paradise on "Replay"
Planet 1999 are PC Music's very first band. Check out their track "Replay" ahead of their debut EP 'Devotion,' out March 6.
Watch: André Benjamin on What Led Him to AMC's Trippy Dispatches from Elsewhere
Watch André Benjamin detail his conspiracy-theorist character in the upcoming AMC series.
Trump Backpedals, Says He Did Send Giuliani to Ukraine
Just a month ago, Giuliani's indicted associate Lev Parnas said Trump was "aware" of everything happening in Ukraine. Judging by Trump's comments, it appears Parnas was telling the truth.
Tag, you’re it: Jake Muzzin might be the next Maple Leafs player to get an extension
But a thorny part of the CBA might delay this deal until March 1.
“Your going to hell real hell the burning 1, you a thief” – 6-year-old writes letter to teacher
An angry 6-year-old wrote a letter to his teacher because she took 25 of his humming bird bucks, he called her a thief and a crook who would go to hell. The angry 6-year-old poured out
Huawei faces new US charges of IP theft
Huawei denies any allegations of wrongdoing, suggesting charges are politically motivated
COBOL stays top of mind for businesses in 2020
Study finds over half of organizations plan to improve existing COBOL systems this year.
The Batman director shares first look at Robert Pattinson's sharp new batsuit
First look at 2021's The Batman movie, which features a brand new Bruce Wayne.
US government $10bn Pentagon cloud contract put on hold
Jeff Bezos believes Trump nixed Amazon’s bid for Microsoft in pursuit of political agenda.
Intel's hopes for 'The Classroom of the Future'
Intel's UK General Manager at BETT this year on Intel's ambitions for the future of EdTech.
Cheap game deals: the best Xbox, PS4, and PC games on sale this weekend
These cheap game deals are offering top PS4, Xbox One and PC titles for less this weekend.
These cheap iPad deals start at just $250 for 2019 flagship and Pro models
Cheap iPad deals are offering the latest iPad models for as little as $250 right now.
Beware these Valentines Day catfishing online scams
Don't get caught out by security heartbreak this Valentines Day.
Get your Valentine's Day sorted with up to 65% off from these top photo card providers
Take the pressure off romance with an easy customized Valentine's Day card with these photo card deals.
Save on cheap wireless earbuds with latest Bose, Beats, and Sony WF-1000XM3 deals
These cheap wireless earbuds sales are offering fantastic prices on top headphones this weekend.
3D printer straight from sci-fi? New tech makes it possible
A new 3D printing technique facilitates extremely swift creation of objects – a little like Star Trek’s replicator.
Dell Presidents' Day laptop deals: save big on Inspiron, XPS, and gaming laptops
Save big on Presidents Day Dell laptop deals, with excellent savings on XPS, Inspiron and G3 laptops.
AMD Threadripper 3990X 128-thread monster is too much for Windows 10 Pro to handle
To get the full performance of the 3990X, you might want to consider an OS upgrade.
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 release date, news and leaks
The Galaxy Fold 2 is likely to land in 2020 and hopefully it will be a more polished device than the first one.
AMD Threadripper 3990X CPU has the raw power to run Crysis without a graphics card
How smoothly it runs is another matter – but this is still an extremely impressive feat for the high-end desktop chip.
HP Presidents Day sales offer up to $800 off in cheap laptop deals
These HP laptop deals are offering fantastic savings in the latest Presidents' Day discounts.
PS5 price may be driven up by scarce parts, says report on Sony console
A report in Bloomberg suggests Sony is struggling to set the price on its next-gen PS5 console.
Best cheap phones 2020: top budget mobiles in India
We have listed some of the best smartphones with latest hardware available at reasonable prices.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is on sale now, but you may struggle to find one
Samsung's latest foldable phone is on sale now, but if you haven't pre-ordered you may struggle to find one.
Should I buy a Hisense TV? A look at the budget 4K television brand
Hisense is a regular fixture for TV deals – here's what you need to know before making a purchase.
TechRadar's next-gen survey: let us know what you think about PS5 and Xbox Series X
Have your say on next-gen game consoles for a chance to win a £250 / $300 Amazon voucher.
Don Airey pulls out of Prognosis
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007 by numbers: Where every James Bond theme song has charted
Billie Eilish has unveiled her title track to the upcoming Bond film No Time To Die. Her offering, which she penned with her older brother Finneas, makes her the youngest artist in history to write and record a theme song for the spy franchise.
Five months out, Japan's Olympics organisers say 'no plan B' amid coronavirus fears
Organisers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics say they have no contingency plans for cancelling the event, despite rising fears of a coronavirus outbeak in neighbouring China. Officials said plans for the Summer Olympics to open on July 24 remained "on track", despite jolts from the virus which has infected almost 64,000 globally and killed more than 1,400, mostly in China. “The advice we’re received externally from the WHO (World Health Organisation) is that there’s no case for any contingency plans or cancelling the Games or moving the Games,” said John Coates, the head of an International Olympic Committee inspection team. Japan reported its first coronavirus death on Thursday, and is carrying out checks on passengers of a quarantined cruise ship, Diamond Princess, after the virus was found onboard earlier in February.
Tesco under fire for blocking rival stores opening nearby
Tesco has come under fire for stifling competition in the grocery market for up to 10 years, preventing rivals from opening stores near their own. The competition watchdog said it first approached the country's largest supermarket chain on the issue in 2018 after uncovering evidence it had been stopping landlords from letting property to rivals The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the supermarket may have reduced competition by unlawfully leaning on its landlords not to rent nearby sites to rivals, leaving shoppers worse off. The watchdog stopped short of fining Tesco because it is unable to do so under current rules.
Worried About Retirement? 3 Moves That'll Help You Change Your Mindset
If the idea of leaving the workforce is making you anxious, these steps are a must.
Kraft Heinz Is Still a Mess
Another disappointing earnings report shows that the company's still in disarray.
5 Ways to Prepare for a Recession
We don't know when the next downturn will hit, but we do know when to prepare for it.
3 Small-Cap Stocks With Big-Cap Potential
You may wish you had bought Axos Financial, Telaria, and Yext now if they hit their upside potential later.
Why Virgin Galactic Stock Just Popped Another 13%
Does this stock know any direction other than up?
3 High-Growth Stocks That Could Soar
Redfin, PetIQ, and Beyond Meat all have upcoming catalysts to propel their shares higher.
Most Americans Would Prefer an Unexpected Financial Challenge to a Romantic Breakup
People seem to value their hearts over their wallets, according to a new survey.
Bed Bath & Beyond's Meltdown Has Only Just Begun
The retailer’s unexpected fourth-quarter update indicates that things could get much worse before they get any better.
Up 60% the Last 6 Months, This Cloud Company Just Boosted Its Growth Prospects
Important new partnerships will materialize over the next few quarters.
Amazon Prepares to Launch (Another) Grocery Store Chain
The e-commerce giant is trying something different that's ... sort of ordinary.
Here's Why Everyone Should Be Rooting for Shopify
Shareholder or not, a new e-commerce movement is great for small businesses around the globe.
Amazon May Have Finally Cracked This Huge Retail Category
The company's decade-long efforts to make inroads in this $700 billion category may be starting to pay off.
3 Stocks That Will Only Break Your Heart
A display chip designer, electric-car maker, and space travel upstart are hot names this year, but they could cool down at this point.
7 Stock Market Sweethearts You'll Want to Call Your Own
It's easy to adore these great businesses.
3 Reasons Why DexCom's Q4 Update Delighted Investors
The medical-device maker delivered good news across the board for the quarter.
Look to Water Utilities for Steady Growth
The utilities sector has been the No. 2 performer so far this year. And with estimates of up to $1 trillion needed for water infrastructure replacement, it looks poised to grow.
6 Tax Deductions You Can Claim Without Itemizing
You don't need to itemize to reap these lucrative tax breaks.
66% of Older Workers Will Experience This Devastating Retirement-Planning Setback
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The state of tracking and data privacy in 2020
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This Valentine’s Day: Follow your heart & avoid trans fat
Valentine’s Day revolves around sweet treats. While boxes of chocolate and fancy dinners may be on your mind, listen to your heart! Your dietary decisions can affect
Angry Brexiteer destroyed on Twitter after complaining about long queue at EU airport
A Brexit Leave voter has been annihilated on Twitter after complaining about his long wait in the immigration queue at the airport. The UK officially left the EU at the end of last month which means that a British traveller will have to take the 'Other nationalities' border check queue when travelling to EU countries -- which can be a much lengthier process. And it seems some Brexit voters didn't take this consideration into account when they voted on June 23, 2016 -- including a Twitter user who had decided to take a trip to Amsterdam. 'Absolutely disgusting service at
Kingdom Come: Deliverance & Aztez Free on EGS Right Now
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Samuel L Jackson to Star as Hitman in Thriller From 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' Directors
"Intolerable Cruelty" writer Matthew Stone penned the screenplay for the untitled film
'Downhill' Film Review: Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell Remake Falls Short of Original
This unnecessary redo of "Force Majeure" doesn't trust its audience's intelligence
Universal Confirms Nirvana, Elton John and Sonic Youth Masters Lost or Damaged in 2008 Vault Fire
Other affected artists include Michael McDonald and White Zombie
FTSE 100 ends week lower after week AstraZeneca, RBS results
UK blue-chip shares fell for a second day on Friday after AstraZeneca and RBS reported underwhelming results, while investors remained unsettled because of concerns over the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the global economy.
Jet buyers back Boeing-Embraer deal as Airbus expands reach
SINGAPORE — Some of the world’s biggest aircraft buyers are urging the European Union to clear Boeing’s tie-up with Embraer, fearing Embraer’s commercial aviation business would struggle on its own now Airbus has swallowed its main competitor in regional jets.
Nvidia shares surge on signs of machine learning boom
Shares of Nvidia Corp rose 6% on Friday after the chipmaker stunned analysts with strong quarterly results and joined rivals Intel Corp and Advanced Micro Devices Inc in predicting strong demand for chips used in the latest generation of data centers and AI.
Euro rebounds as U.S. stocks drop, growth concerns remain
NEW YORK — The euro bounced against thegreenback on Friday as U.S. stocks declined from record highs,though concerns about growth in the eurozone are expected tokeep weighing on the single currency.
EU launches anti-dumping investigation on China aluminum products
LONDON — The European Commission has opened an investigation into whether China is dumping aluminum extrusions, products widely used in transport, construction and electronics, in the European Union, it said on Friday.
Singapore PM says recession possible due to coronavirus outbreak
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s economy could enter recession due to the blow from the coronavirus outbreak, its prime minister said on Friday, adding that the city-state was bracing for a “significant” hit in the coming quarters.
Appili Therapeutics Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Equity Offering
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Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax in different places - Politico
MUNICH — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes in different countries, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday.
Maxar Technologies to Host Investor Briefing on March 4, 2020
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR), a trusted partner and innovator in Earth Intelligence and Space Infrastructure, today announced that members of senior management will present an overview of the Company’s business, recent financial results, and strategic priorities on March 4, 2020, beginning at 8:00 a.
Canopy Growth shares surge after reporting smaller-than-expected loss
To pacify investors impatient for profits, Canopy and its rivals started the year by announcing a wide range of cost reductions
Kevin Carmichael: Bombardier may have failed, but at least it tried to win
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Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
Tiger Woods hits supernatural 'Kobe Bryant' putt
Close to where basketball great Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash last month, Tiger Woods fizzed his second shot into the green to leave an eagle putt of 24 feet eight inches -- remarkably, the two jersey numbers worn by Bryant during his glittering 20-year career with the LA Lakers.
Frederick Koch, low-profile Koch brother, dies at 86
Frederick Koch, who kept a low profile as an arts benefactor rather than joining the family oil business that became Koch Industries, has died, according to the New York Times. He was 86.
Canopy Growth says more cost cuts coming as it reports $124M loss
Canopy Growth Corp. is planning further cost cutting as it works to achieve positive cash flow and profitability, the cannabis producer's new chief executive said Friday as it reported a $124.17-million loss in its third quarter of 2020.
Farewell to the RompHim, a romper for men that just never caught on
RompHim, the brand that made rompers "for him," is set to shutter after nearly three years in business.
Tesla prices its second offering of stock at US$767 apiece
Tesla priced its second offering of stock at US$767 apiece Friday.
Movie review: 'Nose to Tail' an overstuffed but compelling taste of one chef's rotten day
CTV pop culture critic sinks his teeth into 'Nose to Tail,' first-time writer and director Jesse Zigelstein's cinematic study of one crisis-filled day at a Toronto restaurant.
CPP Investment Board posts 3.6 per cent rate of return for its third quarter
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a return of 3.6 per cent during its most recent quarter, after expenses.
RBS changes name to NatWest in bid to shed legacy of bailout
The majority state-owned U.K. bank RBS announced a name change on Friday as it tries to leave behind its near-collapse during the 2008 financial crisis.
FLQ Crisis: Pierre Trudeau's right-hand man recalls Canada under terrorist threat
Between 1963 and 1970, the separatist FLQ planted deadly bombs and kidnapped a Quebec cabinet minister. Saturday at 7 p.m., W5 interviews main players who recall the violence that occurred on Canadian soil, 50 years ago, during the FLQ Crisis.
Belarus leader says Russia insists on merging the two states
The president of Belarus said Friday that Russia insisted on merging the two states during last week's talks on further integrating the countries' economies.
Prosecutors get final word at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial
By the time prosecutors at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial give their closing argument on Friday, it will have been more than a week since jurors heard one of his accusers recount what prosecutors describe as a vile sexual encounter with the disgraced Hollywood mogul.
5 things to know for Friday, February 14, 2020
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Renault sales and earnings drop in tough market
France's Renault saw its sales and earnings drop last year and says 2020 will be tough due to the need for investment in new technologies just as the market is shrinking.
New NAFTA will pass Commons, PM Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling U.S. lawmakers that he's confident his Liberal government will 'have the votes' for the House of Commons to ratify the new North American trade deal in the coming weeks.
Financial infidelity: 1 in 5 Canadians keep money secrets from their partner
While love is in the air for some this Valentine’s Day, a new survey finds that secrets are too with one in five Canadians admitting to engaging in financial infidelity.
Ice Dropped Down A 450-Foot Hole Sounds Exactly Like A Laser Gun Battle
Have you ever wondered what ice may sound like dropped down a deep icy well? Now, you don’t have to because scientists have just revealed it, and whatever
Design A Martian City State And You Could Bag Yourself $10,000
Last month, Elon Musk tweeted about SpaceX’s ambitious goal of landing a million people on Mars by 2050. Whilst more thought probably needs to be given to
Aphria Stock Isn’t Profitable Enough to Be Worth the Risk
Aphria's results indicated that its profitability is weakening. As a result, Aphria stock is unattractive at this point.
What’s It Going to Take for Zillow to Get Back to $150?
Zillow Group’s latest partnership with regional homebuilders could help Z stock and ZG stock get to $150. Here’s why.
Collect on Rite Aid’s Short-Term Bullishness
My regular readers know I never want to buck the tape, or go against the action in the market, which is why I am recommending a bullish call option on Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD).
Coronavirus Fears Gifts an Attractive Price for Qualcomm Stock
Although the coronavirus and declining China sales pose problems for QCOM, they could be temporary headwinds.
If You Like Fuel Cell Energy, Bloom Energy Might Be The Safer Bet
While FCEL stock is an interesting play, FuelCell Energy reported disappointing Q4 2019 results, making Bloom Energy the safer play.
Positive Earnings Look as If They’re Already Priced in to Teva Stock
Teva stock rose 9% after a positive earnings report. But after $3 billion in cost-cutting, investors may be looking for additional revenue.
The iPhone’s Days as the Driver of Apple Stock Are Numbered
Apple's growth has been driven by the iPhone, but an analyst says that in 2020, other catalysts will drive the performance of Apple stock.
Income and Growth Investors Will Benefit as CVS Adopts Managed Care
CVS stock should attract both income and growth investors as it leads the trend of managed care against competitor UnitedHealth.
Risks Remain, but Amarin Stock Is a Buy at Today’s Prices
With the competition floundering, Amarin stock could soar if Vascepa lives up to expectations. There's plenty of upside left on the table.
Is It Finally Time to Be a Believer in Tesla Stock?
With Tesla stock, it isn’t all about the high profile arguments from the bulls and bears. Here's what you should pay attention to.
7 U.S. Stocks to Buy on Coronavirus Weakness
As bad it is, the coronavirus is a short-term problem. It will pass, and when it does, these beaten-up stocks will rebound in a big way.
Z Stock Could Win but the U.S. Might Not
Demographic megatrends presents a massive tailwind for Zillow, but housing affordability is a metric to watch.
Apple Stock is a Tasty Breakout Candidate
Apple stock is itching to join the Nasdaq in overbought territory. Here's how to play the looming breakout with AAPL options.
9 Food and Restaurant Stocks to Dine In On
Should the economy keeping rolling like it is, these nine food and restaurant stocks to buy will likely surprise many investors.
7 Micro-Cap Stocks That Could Double
Hidden micro-cap gems are hard to find, unless investors screen for value and strong revenue growth.
Amazon Stock Is a Buy if Not for the Coronavirus
But it’s the coronavirus, not the tremendous spike in market value, that investors should be worried about in the nearer term.
The Interview That Should Terrify Owners of Freeport-McMoRan Stock
Freeport-McMoran stock works on paper. But higher cash flow will go to a management team that's already destroyed billions in value.
3 Defense Stocks for Geopolitical Turmoil
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JD.com is Still a Better Pick Than Alibaba Stock
Alibaba's China retail business is slowing and it will likely be hit hard by the coronavirus. That makes JD a better pick than Alibaba stock.
Play the Contrarian And Buy the Dip in Under Armour Stock
UAA stock plunged on awful fourth quarter numbers from the athletic apparel maker, but the sell-off feels overdone.
It’s Time to Plug into PLUG Stock
Another deal and a technical big deal on the price chart puts PLUG stock into buying position for continued momentum.
Could Micron Stock Run Up to Its 20-Year-Old High Near $97?
MU stock is trying to repeat the breakout it had in 2017. If so, there could be enough upside potential to possibly break a 20-year-old high.
STMicroelectronics Waiting on the IoT
STM stock has risen 85% over the last six months as it beat analyst estimates and predicted continued improvement in 2020
Could Beyond Meat Stock Beef Up Your Portfolio?
As Beyond Meat stock is already up significantly in 2020, it may be time to take some money off the table.
Help Thor, Loki and Spice find love in a new home this Valentine's Day
Blue Cross centres in Torbay and Tiverton, Devon, are calling for pet lovers to give pets who’ve been there the longest or aren’t as confident a chance
No name change for the Edmonton Eskimos after consultation with northern communities
The Edmonton Eskimos organization has announced that after a year-long research and engagement program with Canadian Inuit leaders, the team will not be changing its name.
Scanner Reports 2-14-20
I was really craving ham hocks, lima beans, and cornbread for a long time, it's one of those hot meals that hits you in a good spot especially when it's cold outside it keeps you feeling warm all night. I used to work for a guy that bought me dinner all the time, he and his wife liked to watch me eat. It wasn't one of those weird things, I did it fully clothed. One of the foods he bought me was ham hocks, lima beans, and cornbread. I could slam down 3/4 of a pot of that stuff, good and hot with chili's and a few pitchers of brew. Now, of course, those pitchers would be water but then I was still drinking. I have been thinking about lima beans and ham hocks so much I could almost taste it until yesterday when I was walking through thy blessed MILPAS UNDERPANTS and saw a huge pile of Lima Beans and bits of Ham splattered on the sidewalk in front of a camp. Now I cannot get that odor out of my nose and I almost added to it. I think I will stay on this side of my MILPAS UNDERPANTS a while. I just thought I'd share…
Bike Sharing Program Leaves UCSB
The HOPR Bike Share company has ended its contract with UC Santa Barbara and plans to leave by spring break, reports The Daily Nexus.
This Mercury Retrograde Things Will Go Wrong — Here’s Why That’s Okay
We can't control the trains, the clocks, and the glitching software, but we sure as hell can control how we're responding
IGF-1 May Be Involved in Parkinson’s Development, Review Suggests
Increasing evidence links insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) deficiency to the development and progression of Parkinson's disease, a review study said. Estrogen, the female sex hormone thought...
Amsterdam could ban tourists from buying cannabis
Amsterdam could ban tourists from buying cannabis under strict new rules aimed at cleaning up the Dutch city’s overcrowded red light district. Femke Halsema, the mayor of Amsterdam, is understood to
Valentine's Day: Seven cheap date ideas for any budget
Valentine’s Day is coming up, which means restaurants, florists, and nearly everything else marketed towards showing your love will be marked up in price. And the ever-increasing commercialisation of
What can we do to save football?
At the very top of European football right now, discussions are going on that are a lot tenser than many of its highest-profile matches. The issue up for discussion is the distribution of revenue
I spoke to experts on authoritarian rule about Trump's behavior this week. They say 2020 could be our last free election
It's not like we weren't warned. Over the course of President Trump's impeachment trial, Democrats warned the Republican-controlled Senate that acquitting Trump would mean he had successfully
Bookshop makes donation to trans charity every time it sells JK Rowling book after author accused of 'transphobia'
A bookshop in London has announced it will donate to Mermaids, a charity that supports transgender young people, every time it sells a book by JK Rowling. On 12 February, The Second Shelf tweeted
Boris Johnson delays plans for US visit after angry phone call with Trump
Boris Johnson is understood to have cancelled plans for a spring visit to the US amid tensions with Donald Trump about the decision to allow Chinese firm Huawei to play a role in the UK’s 5G network.
Poundland sells 40,000 engagement rings just before Valentine's Day
Poundland has sold 40,000 engagement rings ahead of Valentine’s Day, the retailer has said. The discount giant claims to have sold almost twice as many engagement rings this year compared to last.
Tokyo 2020: IOC ‘failed to investigate’ alleged labour violations at new Olympic venues
The International Olympic Committee [IOC] has been accused of “an abdication of responsibility” after failing to investigate alleged labour and safety violations at venues built for Tokyo 2020.
How modern football became broken beyond repair
“We don’t want too many Leicester Citys.” These were the words spoken by a senior figure from the Premier League’s ‘big six’ clubs, in the kind of high-end London hotel you can easily imagine.
Online scam reveals a lack of controls
Experts say that the possible theft of $4.1 million in public funds shows problems in public administration systems and that cybercrime continues to accelerate
The 13 Best New Songs This Week
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Feel The Love With These Valentine's Day Discounts From Your Favourite Brands
Bag some serious savings at retailers like ASOS, H&M, Monki, Figleaves, and Feelunique!
21 Of The Best Moments From "The IT Crowd" That Had Me Cackling
"He kissed me on my bottom!"
21 Kitchen Products That, Frankly, Have No Right To Look As Good As They Do
It turns out your kitchen can be the most glamorous room in your house!
This New Filter Is Supposed To Block Unsolicited Dick Pics. We Tried It Out.
We tested a new filter that promises to keep unsolicited dick pics out of your Twitter DMs. (This post is NSFW.)
5G iPhone 12 May Not Support 2x2 MIMO Uplink [Report]
Apple's next generation 5G iPhone, often referred to as the iPhone 12, may not support 2x2 MIMI uplink.
GTA Dive is Flawless
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I Love The Garbage Children Of Fire Emblem's New DLC
I was surprised to find myself finally invested in some of Three Houses’ schoolkids-turned-soldiers.
Tell Us What You Think About Next Gen for a Chance to Win a £250 Amazon Voucher
A huge year for gaming will see both PS5 and Xbox Series X launch in late 2020: are you tempted?
The Witcher Book and Game Sales Are Up 500% on Last Year
Coins, tossed.
Sony is "Struggling" to Keep PS5 Production Costs Down
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EU judge suggests Google fine should be higher
Internet giant has been fined €2.42 billion for favoring its own shopping services over rivals.
Boris Johnson delays trip to see Donald Trump
The prime minister had been expected to visit the White House in January.
UK ministers back post-Brexit points-based immigration system
‘Simpler’ and ‘fairer’ visa regime will apply from January 2021.
VW boss says no to coal, yes to Fridays for Future
‘If Germany does not make progress on the phase-out of coal, we cannot expect others to do so either,’ writes Herbert Diess.
Mealie-Meal Coupons ...
Will mealie-meal coupons being proposed by the Zimbabwean government result in the availability of the basic commodity to the intended beneficiaries?
What is a VPN, how does it work and why do you need one?
A VPN is your way to an online life of security, anonymity and complete access to streaming anywhere you go
Save on the Honor Magic Watch 2 smartwatch for Valentine's day (limited time offer!)
Grab yourself, or a loved one, a bargain smartwatch
This is the best Valentine's Day same day flower delivery deal for February 14
If you are looking for same day flower delivery for Valentine's Day then this is the best deal available
PS5 and Xbox Series X survey: enter to win a £250 / $300 Amazon voucher
Take T3's Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Microsoft Xbox Series X next generation gaming survey to stand a chance of winning
Ramaphosa speaks openly about South Africa’s limited energy supply
While delivering the 2020 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke openly about South Africa’s limited energy supply.
Highlights from #SONA2020: In case you missed it
Watch the video as our editor, Nicolette Pombo-Van Zyl, gives you a quick update on #SONA2020 in case you missed it, which was on presented 13 February.
#SONA2020: Renewable energy sector celebrates pledge to bid window 5
The South African Wind Energy Association, along with the broader renewable energy sector have welcomed the announcement that bid window 5 will open soon.
Students tell all about Open Africa Power 2020 experience
Three students that participated in Enel Foundation's Open Africa Power 2020 programme, give their impression of the programme.
SONA 2020: Big plans that require tough action according to OUTA
Unless the promises made in SONA 2020 are followed by concrete, faster implementation South Africa will remain in a precarious state says OUTA.
Sponsored: Why join an interest list?
Why do people join a new-home community’s interest list? Access to builders, potential savings when you buy and much more.
Weinstein Prosecution: ‘Maybe His Kink Is the Fear in Their Eyes’
The prosecution in Harvey Weinstein’s Manhattan rape and sexual assault trial described him as a longtime predator during closing remarks Friday morning, arguing that he treated his alleged victims as “ants he could step on without consequences.”
YG and Kehlani’s New Song Has So Much We Didn’t Need to Know About Them
YG and Kehlani dropped a song all about their relationship, “Konclusions,” on Valentine’s Day of all days.
Billie and Bond Are a Perfect Marriage
On the surface, Billie Eilish’s “No Time to Die” is your textbook James Bond theme in the sense that it is yet another song about a person refusing to expire.
Developer Finds USB Chargers Have as Much Processing Power as the Apollo 11 Guidance Computers
An anonymous reader shares a report: It comes as no surprise that the guidance computers aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft were impossibly primitive compared to the pocket computers we all carry around 50 years later. But on his website, an Apple developer analyzed the tech specs even further and foun...
Here are Africa’s Most Handsome Opposition Leaders
Here are some of Africa’s hottest and most handsome opposition leaders with a growing support base, shaking things up in their countries
Pat Flanagan column: Paying dumped politicians €2 million between them is an insult to public who voted them out
They call them 'parachute' payments, but maybe the word parasite is more appropriate
Barcelona identify Mallorca star Ante Budimir to solve striker injury crisis
Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele have been ruled out until the end of the season and the La Liga giants are now lacking options going forward
A ballet performance of 'Swan Lake' is the perfect last minute Valentine's Day gift
A glorious production of Swan Lake is currently being performed by the Moscow City Ballet in Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre
General Election 2020: Sinn Fein's Eoin O Broin says Sinn Fein can't form coalition Government without support of Fianna Fail or Fine Gael
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have both ruled out going into Government with Sinn Fein
Passenger 'seriously injured' in single car crash as driver abandons scene in Ballygarvan, Co Cork
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Club owners meet to discuss forming company to run the League of Ireland
Shelbourne investor Andrew Doyle is driving the project
What is ‘skin fasting’ and is it good for you?
The idea is to take a break from your skincare routine, so as to improve the way it functions.
Mille Feuille to tart: Make these yummy strawberry desserts for kids
If your child is a fan of strawberry, treat him or her to these dishes. You can also get them to help make the desserts.
INDvNZ-XI: Grass at Seddon Park is green, but deceptive
On the extreme left is a deck that’s so green that it’s indistinguishable from the rest of the ground, green carpets like the ones that were rolled out for India on the disastrous tour of 2003.
Flight attendants throw impromptu baby shower on plane for couple bringing home adopted infant
When asked what led to this special thought, the couple learnt that the flight attendants are married to each other, and it was a way to pay it forward as someone had done something similar on their honeymoon flight.
From long bob to fringes, Yami Gautam has been giving us major hair goals; take a look
'Hair' we are with a few cues from Yami Gautam for your next hairstyle!
Companion or Motivator: Know what coffee means to Indian millennials
Especially the among Indian millennials this morning beverage provides the right energy that helps to make conversations throughout the day as well as helps them stay focused at work.
After J&K visit, EU wants India to lift remaining restrictions swiftly
Noting the "positive steps" initiated by the union government to restore normalcy in the region, the EU spokesperson said the visit presented a "welcome opportunity" to see the situation on the ground and to interact with local interlocutors in Jammu and Kashmir.
Love is letting another person be who they are: Randeep Hooda
Randeep Hooda, who has worked with Imtiaz Ali earlier in Highway, said he finds it easy to understand the director's cinematic language.
Netizens cringe as KFC teams up with Crocs to come up with fried chicken footwear
The limited-edition shoes come with an attachable fried chicken charm, which reportedly looks and smells like the iconic fried chicken.
Tamil Nadu Budget: AIADMK govt focuses on flagship welfare schemes, education
he Chief Minister K Palaniswami-led government, which has been implementing a slew of welfare schemes announced the formation of a not-for-profit special purpose vehicle to finance and manage the Amma Unavgam, the pet project of Former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and allocated Rs 100 crore.
Let MS Dhoni take a call on his retirement, says Rajiv Shukla
Former Indian Premier League chairman Rajiv Shukla said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has a policy in place that allows a player to decide when to call it a day.
IBPS SO interview call letter: Steps to download
IBPS SO interview call letter: The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the main exam as well as the interview. The main will have 80 per cent weightage and interview will have 20 per cent weightage.
No one has asked me but ready to open if needed: Hanuma Vihari
Coming in at no.6, Hanuma Vihari scored a hundred but Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill were dismissed early, undone by the extra bounce and seam movement during the match against New Zealand XI.
Copies of ‘anti-farmer’ Budget burnt in 19 Punjab districts
To facilitate MNCs and corporates, the Modi government has proposed cluster farming, one district one crop and one corporate for marketing, which will hit the farmers hard, the protesters said.
Surajkund: A melange of culture, tradition, and talent
Fairs like Surajkund play a pivotal role in the economics of crafts by enhancing livelihoods of artisans, strengthening their confidence, and boosting the country’s cultural capital.
Missed Fists: Lethwei fighter lands crazy 360 haymaker, more
MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee takes a look back at this past weekend’s overlooked battles, including a lethwei thriller, a stunning battle between Alex Lohore and Anderson Goncalves, a knee-to-the-throat submission, and more!
Tory Burch launches ToryTrack Tory Wear OS smartwatch for $295
American fashion brand Tory Burch has a new Wear OS smartwatch called the ToryTrack Tory Smartwatch. It comes in three different color combos and can be purchased starting today for $295.
Surprise, surprise — the Motorola RAZR is not easy to repair
If you think that getting into the new Motorola RAZR will be as simple as flipping it open, think again. iFixit's teardown shows just how much engineering went into building the device and that fixing it is no easy task.
Three to switch on UK 5G in 66 locations by the end of February
UK carrier Three is going to switch on 5G in 66 locations at the end of February, in several major cities and some fairly small towns as well.
Best Philips Hue Lights in 2020
There are a ton of smart home lighting solutions to choose from, but none are as popular or as well-known as those from Philips Hue. These are some of our favorites here at Android Central that we think you might want to add to your home.
MWC 2020 is dead, so what happens now?
With MWC 2020 cancelled, there are lots of questions as to what will come of all of the announcements companies had planned, and what we can expect from MWC in the years to come.
Fiat Chrysler halts production in Serbia over China disruption
MILAN, Feb 14 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA) said today it had temporarily halted production at its Serbian plant due to disruptions related to components sourced from China, where businesses have been hampered by the outbreak of a new coronavirus. Planned downtime at the Kragujevac plant in Serbia, where...
Minister: Malaysia to cut red tapes, streamline investment process
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Malaysia will be undertaking extensive reforms of the investment process to improve the ease of doing business for both foreign and domestic investors, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said. “Investors can expect red tape to be cut, bureaucracy to...
Hunt on for ‘patient zero’ who spread Covid-19 globally from Singapore
SINGAPORE, Feb 14 — As lion dancers snaked between conference room tables laden with plastic bottles, pens, notebooks and laptops, some staff from British gas analytics firm Servomex snapped photos of the performance meant to bring good luck and fortune. But the January sales meeting in a luxury...
Off the beaten path: Tohoku deserves a spot on your travel list for an authentic Japanese experience
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — If you’re craving to see a different side of Japan, one that is unspoiled by international tourists, the Tohoku region in Japan is known for its dramatic landscapes, high quality-rice and a laid back destination begging to be explored. Tucked in the north of Honshu...
PR not the same as citizenship, Sarawak minister tells DAP leader
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian today stressed his Australian permanent residency status is not the same as the Australian citizenship acquired by disqualified state lawmaker Dr Ting Tiong Choon. He said Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen...
Citing Covid-19 ‘emergency’, DPM says mask makers can hire more migrant workers to ramp up output
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — Putrajaya is allowing local manufacturers of face masks to recruit more foreign workers to meet rising market demands over the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak here. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the manufacturers pled for a relaxation in...
Cruise industry shuns Asia, seeking to limit Covid-19 risks
BANGKOK, Feb 14 — The plight of the cruise ship off Japan with more than 200 coronavirus infections and the shunning of another luxury liner by five ports despite no known cases has led to a sharp change in tack for an industry in shock: avoid Asia. To that end, many cruises in the region are...
Volkswagen to launch network of ultra-fast charging points
WOLFSBURG, Feb 14 — Volkswagen is teaming up with E.ON to create a new network of ultra-fast charging points for electric vehicles which will provide enough power for a range of 200km in just 15 minutes. The goal of the new project is to create a dense infrastructure of rapid charging points,...
Renowned Turkish novelist acquitted in terror trial
ISTANBUL, Feb 14 — A Turkish court today acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan on charges of membership of an armed terror organisation. The court in Istanbul also acquitted Erdogan, who is living in exile in Germany, of disrupting the unity of the state, and dropped charges of spreading...
Ringgit ends higher versus US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, tracking the performance of regional peers amid concerns on the Covid-19 outbreak. At 6pm, the ringgit was quoted at 4.1360/1400 versus the greenback from 4.1390/1420 yesterday. FXTM market analyst Han Tan...
Petrol, diesel prices up
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol will be higher by two sen per litre, at RM2.36 and RM2.06, respectively, for the week beginning midnight tonight up to Feb 21. A Finance Ministry statement said the price of diesel will be higher by six sen per litre,...
Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage
SKOURA (Morocco), Feb 14 — Dead palm trees lie on dry, yellowish earth near an abandoned adobe house in Morocco’s arid southeast, as drought threatens ancient oases. “I grew up in this oasis and I have seen it shrink,” says 53-year-old Mohamed El Houkari, who lives in Skoura, a rural oasis...
Report: PSG replace Man City as most financially powerful club
PARIS, Feb 14 — French champions Paris St Germain have overtaken Manchester City as the most financially powerful club in world football, the annual Soccerex Football Finance 100 report showed. PSG topped the 2020 edition with a football finance index score of 5.318, which is based on the value...
S&P 500, Dow little changed amid Covid-19 worries; Nvidia forecast buoys Nasdaq
NEW YORK, Feb 14 — The S&P 500 and the Dow barely moved today, as worries over an economic hit from the coronavirus outbreak refrained investors from making big bets ahead of a long weekend, while gains in Nvidia shares kept the Nasdaq in positive territory. Adding to the downbeat sentiment...
Carney says business must come clean quickly on climate
LONDON, Feb 14 — Bank of England Governor Mark Carney called on the world’s businesses to publish strategies for cutting carbon emissions and adopting cleaner power sources by November, when world leaders meet in Scotland for UN-led climate talks. “It’s not just green assets and divestment...
Hong Kong actor Louis Koo to the rescue with 20,000 face masks for entertainment industry veterans
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Hong Kong actor Louis Koo jumped in to help veteran actors and actresses facing difficulties to get face masks in light of the Covid-19 outbreak. Through the Entertainers Association, Koo managed to get 20,000 face masks which will be distributed to the industry seniors....
Veterinary Dept to use bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine to lure stray dogs in Sarawak
KUCHING, Feb 14 — The federal Veterinary Department will introduce bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine as a new strategy against the spread of the disease among stray dogs in the state, its director-general Datuk Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizar said today. “We want to use this in areas with...
Singapore PM Lee: Covid-19 outbreak expected to last longer than SARS and cause greater economic impact, but life has to go on
SINGAPORE, Feb 14 — While it took four months before the Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) was fully eradicated from Singapore back in 2003, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the Covid-19 outbreak is expected to last longer, with a greater impact already hitting the economy. However, Lee...
British PM Johnson welcomes new cabinet
LONDON, Feb 14 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted his new cabinet of senior ministers today, vowing to repay the trust of voters by improving infrastructure, cutting crime and building more hospitals. “It’s great to see you all here and congratulations to you all on achieving, or...
Renault plans US$2.2b ‘no taboos’ cost cuts after first loss in a decade
PARIS, Feb 14 — Renault’s first loss in a decade triggered a no-taboos commitment to cut costs by €2 billion (RM9.1 billion) over the next three years from the carmaker today, as it tries to put the Carlos Ghosn affair behind it. As ex-Volkswagen brand manager Luca de Meo prepares to take...
Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over Covid-19
MANILA, Feb 14 — The Philippines has lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and will evaluate other restrictions including those on Macau, government officials said today. The decision followed a warning by Taiwan, which has...
US January industrial output falls on weather, Boeing drop
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — US industrial production fell 0.3 per cent in January as unseasonably warm weather held down the output of utilities and Boeing Co slowed production of civilian aircraft, the Federal Reserve said today. The Fed said manufacturing production fell 0.1 per cent in January,...
Covid-19 infections: Ministry receives 250 complaints about face masks
KUCHING, Feb 14 — The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has received 250 complaints concerning face masks in the wake of Covid-19 infections. Its Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen said the highest number comprised 181 complaints concerning expensive prices, while the other complaints...
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on news of stimulus package
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Bursa Malaysia ended higher today as market sentiment was lifted following news that the government will unveil an economic stimulus package to address the Covid-19 outbreak on February 27. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 5.30 points to its intraday...
RBS profit surges, as bank’s new CEO sets climate goal
LONDON, Feb 14 — Royal Bank of Scotland today said its net profit almost doubled last year to £3.1 billion, as new chief executive Alison Rose placed climate at the top of her agenda. Rose said in the earnings statement that she planned also to roughly halve the size of the Edinburgh-based...
Plastics tax, carbon-trading cash to cover EU’s Brexit gap, officials say
BRUSSELS, Feb 14 — Top European Union official Charles Michel proposed today filling the Brexit gap in the EU’s next long-term budget with revenue from a new tax on plastics and funds from trading carbon emissions. Presenting a so-called negotiating box, which will form the basis of intense...
US core retail sales unchanged in January
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — US consumer spending appears to have slowed further in January, with sales at clothing stores declining by the most since 2009, which could raise concerns about the economy’s ability to continue expanding at a moderate pace. The Commerce Department said today retail sales...
Does Dr M need SDs to complete his term as PM?
COMMENTARY, Feb 14 — As many as 138 out of 222 MPs are alleged to have signed statutory declarations (SDs) in support of sitting Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad staying the full term in the latest political twist enveloping Malaysia. According to news reports, the remainder denied signing...
Love in the time of Covid-19: A quiet Valentine’s Day in China
BEIJING, Feb 14 — It was supposed to be a whirlwind tour of China for Jiang Lanyi’s boyfriend: Classical gardens in Suzhou, modern art in Shanghai, ice-skating in central Beijing. Instead, the 24-year-old and her Ukrainian partner have spent more than two weeks holed up in her parents’ house...
Politico: Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax in different places
MUNICH, Feb 14 — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes in different countries, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday. Cross-border tax rules are set to be...
Euro skids to new low ahead of GDP data, dollar shines
LONDON, Feb 14 — The euro eased to another nearly three-year low today as investors worried about slowing growth momentum in the euro zone ahead of an estimate of how its economy performed in the fourth quarter. The European single currency has lost 1 per cent so far this week and is on track for...
‘Grinding Into Her Buttocks’: PNC Bank to Pay Millions to Black Employee After Allegedly Failing to Protect Her from White Customer’s Harassment
PNC Bank could have to pay a pretty penny to settle a case of workplace sexual harassment after a former employee says the bank failed to shield her from
Ledger Reignites Trezor Beef With 'Dishonest' Report on Crypto Wallet Hardware
Ledger has published a critique of its competitors’ security chips which may have reignited a year old spat with Trezor.
Binance Adds 15 Fiat Currency Options for Purchasing Crypto
Binance’s debit and credit card partner Simplex is now offering 15 more fiat currencies that are supported for purchasing Bitcoin, Ether and others.
Report: Middle East and Africa’s Blockchain Spending to Surge 400% by 2023
The International Data Corporation projects that Middle East and Africa’s blockchain spending would surge from $21 million in 2019 to $105 million by 2023.
Cryptocurrency Boosts Illicit Gambling on Asian Soccer Leagues
Cryptocurrency has purportedly helped to increase illegal gambling activity on soccer across the Asian continent.
Price Analysis Feb 14: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, EOS, BNB, XTZ, ADA
A deeper correction may have to wait as many major cryptocurrencies are looking strong and their uptrend is likely to continue.
OKEx Expands Into India’s Crypto Market via Partnership With Local Exchange
Despite the ongoing uncertainty toward crypto regulation in India, major global crypto exchange OKEx has just made another push in the country’s market.
Mikel Arteta hopeful of renewals for Bukayo Saka and young Arsenal talents
Bukayo Saka has just over a year left on his Arsenal contract, but Mikel Arteta is not concerned about the prospect of youngsters leaving.
Reports: Glazers set final asking price for Manchester United ahead of potential sale
The Glazer family, the owners of Premier League giants Manchester United, have reportedly made it clear that they will only sell the club if they receive over £2billion, and only want to part ways with a 20-per-cent stake.
Reports: Manchester United handed boost as key target rules out Real Madrid switch
AFC Ajax star Donny van de Beek has reportedly ruled out the possibility of a summer move to Real Madrid, after he revealed in a recent interview that suggestions that he is on his way to the Santiago Bernabeu are “premature”.
Wolff not relishing Mercedes contract talks with F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is in the final year of his Mercedes contract, meaning he and team principal Toto Wolff must head to the negotiating table.
Reports: Real Madrid ready to exchange star midfielder for Manchester United’s Paul Pogba
According to reports, La Liga giants Real Madrid are keen to sell star midfielder Isco to Manchester United, provided they are allowed to sign Paul Pogba in exchange.
Manuel Neuer returns from illness as Flick braces Bayern Munich for Cologne test
Manuel Neuer gave Bayern Munich a timely boost ahead of a clash with Cologne, who Hansi Flick predicts will provide a difficult test.
Erling Haaland backs agent Mino Raiola, reveals why he chose Borussia Dortmund over Manchester United
In a recent interview, Erling Haaland revealed why he chose to join Borussia Dortmund despite attending talks with Manchester United, while also backing his agent Mino Raiola who has been accused of being “selfish” while raising various transfer demands to the Red Devils.
I propose a new tradition for Valentine’s Day
Right now, someone somewhere is expecting to be showered with love, or to make their spouse' day worthwhile. I propose showing love to the community.
Customising does not get cooler than this
After a while, a lot of custom designs tend to blend into a homogenous soup: variations on a standard recipe, slightly tweaked by the individual chefs.
Nolte: Poll Shows Impeachment Torpedoes Hit Joe Biden, Not Trump
Polling leaves no doubt Joe Biden was severely damaged by an impeachment process that was supposed to ruin President Trump.
Trump to Give 'Start Your Engines' Command at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump will give the command for drivers to start their engines before the Daytona 500.
Poll: Majority of Venezuelans Trust Neither Maduro nor Guaidó
A survey published this week by the Venezuelan polling firm Meganálisis found most Venezuelans support neither Maduro nor Guaidó.
Expert: Venezuelan Oil Production Currently at 1945 Levels
The oil-rich nation of Venezuela is producing its lowest output of oil in 75 years, according to professor Rafael Quiroz.
Consumer Sentiment Soars on Improved Optimism and Best Income Gains Since 1960
Consumer sentiment climbed again in early February, moving toward the highest level in 15 years. | Economy
German Economy Slumps, Exports Fall, Underlines Eurozone Woes
Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe´s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell.
Blackburn: Dems Will Try Impeachment Again -- 'Very Real Possibility' GOP Takes House Back
Thursday during an appearance on Fox News, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said she believed congressional Democrats would make another attempt to impeach | Clips
Rabbi Shmuley: AIPAC Should Repair Its Relationship with President Trump
If AIPAC can apologize to the Democratic party for a mistake they made on Facebook, they can apologize to President Donald Trump.
This Week in the House: Democrats Desperate to Save Abortion on Demand
Democrats desperately attempted to save abortion this week, while Republicans worked to show the dignity of unborn human life.
Washington Post Spreads Fear of 'Trump Bullying Phenomenon' in Schools
The Washington Post published a longform article Thursday that claims Trump’s speeches have intensified bullying in schools across the U.S.
Gun-Free Britain? Nearly 10,000 Gun Crimes Committed in One Year
The number of gun crimes committed in the UK has increased by 27 per cent in the past five years and the number of guns seized has quadrupled
An Australian Dentist Wants Google To Give Up A Negative Reviewer's Identity
Australia's Federal Court has given the go ahead for an Australian dentist to take Google to court over an anonymous negative review left on the search engine's site. The dentist wants Google to reveal the identity of the reviewer so he can sue them for defamation but the tech giant has declined to provide identifying...
Watch Me Kick Some Arse At The Hardest Car Trivia Book Ever
Hot damn, everyone, it’s time again to take out those brains and kick the shit out of them behind a dumpster with the hardest car trivia book known to humankind, Mitch Frumkin’s The Great Auto Trivia Book. Last time, I got to quiz Raph. Now it’s my turn, and I’m happy to say that I think I kicked some...
Elon Musk Agrees Tesla Model 3's Australian Price Seems High
The Model 3 was supposed to be Tesla's budget option for electric vehicle-fans but import fees and taxes meant that for Australians, it was far from that. In a strange omission, it seems Elon Musk agrees it's a bit high too....
Looks Like Huawei Might Be Screwed
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it was unsealing a superseding indictment against Chinese tech giant Huawei, charging the company and several of its affiliates under a law traditionally used to take down sprawling criminal syndicates that operated under multiple layers of secrecy....
High-Tech Shortages Loom As Coronavirus Shutdowns Hit Manufacturers
There are now more than 45,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus dubbed COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, and the disease has caused at least 1,115 deaths. The impact of the virus is now reaching way beyond public health: China is at the heart of global manufacturing, and as supply chains suffer, panic is...
Man Reacts Like Giant Idiot Toddler To Reclining Aeroplane Seat
Here’s a quick reminder for those of you who haven’t checked in with the realities of air travel in a while: aeroplane seats are designed to recline. I’m not saying that means you should recline or that it’s the ethical thing to do (personally, I don’t) but they can and people do and it’s just how it is....
Here's The Street Car Glickenhaus Needs To Build To Race At Le Mans
They’re really going for it, aren’t they? The Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus team has stepped up with a commitment to run in the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class as a manufacturer. Today the team unveiled the street car version of its race car....
Fight for New York: An Interview With Nick Scurr About ‘The Division 2: Warlords of New York’
This week, Ubisoft unveiled Warlords of New York, an expansion to its popular looter-shooter, The Division 2. The add-on brings the series full circle by once again having the action take place in […]
M Countdown Phototime - Idols pick chocolates and candies for Valentines Day
M-Net is taking us once again to backstage of M Countdown. In this episode of "Phototime Behind" we've got a little bit extra because idols …
Apple reopens Beijing stores with temperature checks, limited hours, crowd control
Beijing's Apple Stores are open for about half the hours that they are normally, and are subjecting visitors to temperature checks and maximum occupancy limits because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Review: Atta Gora Liberte headphones are a great blend of fashion and function
Reasonably priced and extra comfortable, the Atta Gora Liberte truly wireless earbuds cater to those who aren't looking to spend luxury earbud money just yet.
Apple's AirPods vs Samsung Galaxy Buds+ head-to-head
Apple AirPods Pro and AirPods vs Samsung Galaxy S20 review by AppleInsider. Compare features and specs for the best wireless earbuds
Huawei hit hard by coronavirus in China, new criminal charges in U.S.
There's lots of bad news piling up for Huawei, the firm often considered to be Android's best hope of challenging Apple's leadership in smartphone design and business competency.
Malware, Microsoft gaming, and Sherlocking apps on the AppleInsider Podcast
On this week's AppleInsider Podcast, Victor and William talk about coronavirus and its impact on Apple, Microsoft's iOS gaming beta, and the FTC's newfound interest in 'Sherlocked' apps or companies.
Chris Evans Said Bong Joon Ho’s Skills On Set Were ‘Terrifying’
Chris Evans shared his admiration for director Bong Joon Ho and why his experience making Snowpiercer with him is one he'll never forget.
Why Al Roker Once Did A 34-Hour Weather Broadcast
Al Roker broke a world record with his 34-hour broadcast. The weatherman created the "Rokerthon" for a very special reason.
Here Are Hot Deals For A Romantic Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated on February 14, annually is often regarded as a lovers’ affair, with different acts of romance displayed to commemorate the day.It is celebrated globally,
Pain At The Pump As Fuel Prices Increase In February Review
Super Petrol and Diesel prices have increased by Ksh2.67 and Ksh2.13 in the February 2020 review, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced.In the review, kerosene price h
Apple Stores in Beijing screening customers, limiting crowds due to coronavirus
After reopening five of its Apple Stores in Beijing, China, Apple is screening potential customers at the door due to concerns with the coronavirus.
An upcoming update to add HomeKit support to the tri-band Linksys Velop routers [updated]
When you link your Velop router with Apple's Home app, it will be able to monitor all your HomeKit accessories and prevent unwanted traffic and malware from spreading.
Apple Arcade picks up Loud House: Outta Control from Nickelodeon
New arrivals hit the Apple Arcade subscription service every Friday, and today is no exception.
Kuo: 5G iPhone may not support 2×2 MIMO uplink for maximum upload speeds
Apple's upcoming iPhone 12 models will bring 5G functionality, but it won't support 2×2 MIMO uplink that would enable a bit faster maximum uploads.
Critical bug fix for Substrate Safe Mode released for checkra1n and unc0ver users
Substrate Safe Mode has been updated to version 0.9.6003 for the checkra1n and unc0ver jailbreaks with a critical bug fix that everyone will want to install ASAP.
Warren Buffett loses $1 billion in 2 days after Kraft Heinz disappoints again
Warren Buffett took a $1 billion loss as Kraft Heinz stock plunged 11% in two days. Berkshire Hathaway's 27% stake in the food giant shrank in v...
Consumer sentiment hits highest level since 2018 despite coronavirus outbreak
American consumers were increasingly optimistic about the economy this month despite a deadly viral outbreak. The University of Michigan said Fr...
Star fund manager's bet on $4.3 billion worth of Argentine debt is dangerously close to unraveling
Franklin Templeton and its star money manager, Michael Hasenstab, have $4.3 billion worth of Argentine bonds as the country marches towards rest...
Mike Bloomberg once said taking too much money from the rich and giving it to the poor was a bigger problem than income inequality
Bloomberg once said in 2018 that taking too much money from the rich was a bigger problem than income inequality. 'I think income inequality is ...
No. 1 Hawaii volleyball team faces rival No. 12 Stanford down on ‘Farm’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
When it comes to volleyball geography, there are four programs in the men’s collegiate island chain. Or so John Kosty believes.
Hawaii resident on ship in Japan tests positive for new coronavirus | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
At least one Hawaii resident on a cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama near Tokyo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, as Japan confirmed its first death from the rapidly spreading disease.
Florence Puana / 1919-2020: Centenarian helped bring Kealoha couple to justice | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Among all of the damning evidence and testimony that brought down Louis and Katherine Kealoha was the sad and compelling videotaped deposition of Florence M. Puana, who died Thursday at the age of 100.
On the Move: Rose, Codiga and Hughes | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Anthology has announced a promotion and two new hires:
University takes the slow road to states in beating HBA in ILH Division II | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Ostin Taylor scored 12 points and Jake Flores hit five of his six free-throw attempts in the final five minutes as University outlasted Hawaii Baptist 47-40 to earn a Division II state-tournament berth.
Hawaiians sue state over use of Mauna Kea Access Road | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Three Native Hawaiian beneficiaries sued the state Thursday, alleging that Mauna Kea Access Road is Hawaiian homelands property that’s being misused and mismanaged without proper compensation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Editorial: Project problems show TOD pitfalls | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The road to redevelopment is a rocky one, and it does appear that a significant element in the remaking of the Kapiolani Boulevard corridor has hit a nasty bump.
U.S., Taliban reach truce deal, paving way for possible withdrawal of American troops | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
MUNICH >> The United States and the Taliban have reached agreement on a temporary truce that will take effect in the coming days and, if successfully completed, will lead to a formal cease-fire, the start of peace negotiations between all Afghan sides next month and the ultimate withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, a senior U.S. official said today.
City road closure permits holding up rail work | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The award of what is expected to be the largest public works contract in city history has been delayed in part because the city rail authority hasn’t been able to obtain city permits for work along the rail line, according to a consultant that is overseeing the rail project for the federal government.
Measurement of mechanical stability of force transmission supramolecular linkages
NUS biophysicists have developed a manipulation assay that can quantify the mechanical stability and biochemical regulations of inter-molecular interactions at the single-molecule level.
New technology for pathogen detection driven by lasers
Researchers at Purdue University have been working to develop new technologies to help stop the spread of foodborne illnesses, which kill 3,000 people a year, by detecting them more efficiently. They ...
'Maine's Climate Future' documents progression of accelerating change
Nearly every climate-related parameter measured in Maine is accelerating, according to "Maine's Climate Future—2020 Update," the latest report from the University of Maine. The rate of air and sea warming ...
Scholarly journals work together to disseminate knowledge in ob-gyn
Citation rates of scholarly journal articles are tracked in many medical specialties and can affect health care treatment and research. Until the publication of a recent Rutgers-led study in JAMA Network ...
Using big data to combat catastrophes
In March 1989, a tripped circuit in the Hydro-Québec power grid left 6 million people without electricity. A week earlier, an unusually harsh snowstorm had strained the region; the day before, a solar ...
Where rural and urban Americans divide on the environment—and where there's common ground
Rural and urban Americans are divided in their views on the environment, but common ground does exist, says a new report led by Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.
Researchers realize two-photon pumped nanolaser from formamidinium perovskites
Formamidinium (FA) perovskites have exhibited outstanding optoelectronic properties in efficient solar cells and light-emitting diodes. However, their development on nanolaser application has rarely been ...
Forests bouncing back from beetles, but elk and deer slowing recovery
Two words, and a tiny little creature, strike fear in the hearts of many Colorado outdoor enthusiasts: bark beetle. But new research from University of Colorado Boulder reveals that even simultaneous ...
Forest fertilization with paper mill residues
Research at Karlstad University shows that sludge and ashes as paper mill residues can be used as effective fertilizer. This involves biochar, that is, carbon from organic material returned to the forest ...
Broadband transmission-type coding metasurface for electromagnetic beam forming and scanning
Due to their excellent performance in manipulating electromagnetic (EM) waves freely and flexibly, metasurfaces have been widely investigated since the beginning of the 21st century. However, with the ...
Climate change will lead to abrupt shifts in dryland ecosystems, study warns
Drylands cover about 41% of the Earth's land surface and host one in three humans inhabiting our planet. In these areas, life is highly influenced by aridity, i.e. the balance between the amount of rainwater ...
Polymers to the rescue! Saving cells from damaging ice
Cell therapies hold great promise for revolutionizing the treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases. But this multibillion-dollar industry requires long-term storage of cells at super-cold cryogenic ...
New research: Climate change could reduce lifespan among hundreds of species
Researchers from Queen's University Belfast and Tel Aviv University in Israel have carried out one of the most comprehensive studies to date to better understand what affects life expectancy among all ...
How we're preparing for our fiery future
New research is informing how, when and where prescribed burns may be used to mitigate bushfire threats while maintaining our biodiversity.
Study: Effectiveness of program that pays farmers to conserve water
Crops need water. And in the central United States, the increasing scarcity of water resources is becoming a threat to the nation's food production.
Using noise to enhance optical sensing
In conventional sensing methods, noise is always a problem, especially in systems that are meant to detect changes in their environment that are hardly bigger or even smaller than the noise in the system. ...
Q&A: Coronavirus likely to infect the global economy
The rapid development of China's coronavirus crisis coincided with the annual idling of much of the country's economic activity due to the Lunar New Year break, which typically runs for a week or two. ...
California agricultural employers, workers approach smoke concerns differently
In 2018, California wildfires burned more than 1.8 million acres and caused smoke to drift hundreds of miles. As the frequency and intensity of wildfires increases with climate change, California agricultural ...
Warning over transport disruption as UK braces for Storm Dennis
Winds of up to 70mph and severe downpours are forecast.
Brandon Lewis: I want to deliver on powersharing deal
The new Northern Ireland Secretary said he wanted to build on promises made by his predecessor Julian Smith last month.
Northern Powerhouse will still be represented at Cabinet, says No 10
Jake Berry resigned from his ministerial role on Thursday after being told he would not attend the meetings.
Boris Johnson’s new Cabinet agrees to implement points-based immigration system
The Prime Minister chaired the meeting in Number 10 after a dramatic reshuffle which saw Sajid Javid quit as chancellor.
Storm Dennis ‘could be worse than Ciara’ as hundreds of homes face flooding
The Environment Agency said the flood impact could be worse due to the ground already being saturated.
Georgian Valentine’s letter that ‘worked its magic’ sells for £1,300
Research into the lot revealed that the sender and recipient were later married and had five children.
'Lady of Legend': Severn Valley Railway lines up special guest train
A special guest has been lined up for the Severn Valley Railway's Spring Steam Gala – the newly built Lady of Legend steam train.
UK drive: Facelifted Skoda Superb Estate remains a car for all occasions
Ted Welford samples Skoda’s updated version of its flagship Superb.
Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’
A prosecutor was making his closing arguments at Weinstein’s rape trial in New York.
Scottish Tories will be the alternative to SNP ‘failure’, insists new leader
Jackson Carlaw was speaking after being elected to head the Conservatives in Scotland.
Lewis pays tribute to predecessor as a ‘good friend’
Julian Smith was sacked as Northern Ireland Secretary during Thursday’s Cabinet reshuffle.
Google-backed Digital Academy hailed a huge success
A four-month Shropshire Digital Skills Academy supported by Google has been hailed a massive success – with plans already in place to run it again later this year.
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years
The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.
UK drive: The Volvo S60 T5 is a delightfully comfortable executive car
The S60 is the first Volvo to bin off diesel engines, but that’s certainly not harming this car’s winning formula, as Ted Welford finds out…
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
Plans go in for new Newtown Aldi store
A new supermarket is set to be built on the site of a former car dealership.
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Astra's star still rising
Now celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new model, it has sold over three million sold in the UK since 1979 and in a startling statistic, Vauxhall says that more than 25 per cent of British motorists have either owned or driven an Astra.
Debate kicking off over football club mascot charges
How much does your club charge to be a matchday mascot?
Storm Dennis flood risk could be worse than Ciara
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings covering most of the UK this weekend.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies
Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.
Long-Bailey vows to challenge media ‘smears and lies’ if elected Labour leader
The leadership hopeful also urged the party not to veer away from the left-wing policies in its rejected manifesto.
Tesco rapped for ‘unlawfully’ blocking competition
Twenty three of the company’s 5,354 leases stopped competitors opening stores nearby, the competition watchdog found.
Bayelsa: PDP believes in rule of law – Secondus
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Uche Secondus, on Friday, said the party believes in the rule of law, adding that there was no point to protest a judgment which was in agr...
Kobe Bryant: Investigation reveals how pilot was distracted during flight
Ara Zobayan, the pilot of the Sikorsky S-76B helicopter that crashed on January 26 in Calabasas, killing Basketball Legend, Kobe Bryant; his daughter, Gianna and seven others was distracted while o...
Taribo West, Babayaro, others say corruption in NFF killing, frustrating
In his playing heydey, Taribo West was a tough-tackling defender taking on the best strikers in Italy
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his...
21 states reject $18 billion opioid settlement offer from drug wholesalers
More than 20 state attorneys general on Friday penned a letter rejecting an $18 billion settlement offer from three major drug wholesalers meant to end litigation against their role in the opioid
Beleaguered Biden turns to must-win South Carolina
South Carolina had long been viewed as former Vice President Joe Biden’s firewall in the 2020 race, but after disastrous finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire, Democrats are beginning to fear that even
Warren says race is still 'wide open,' has raised $6M since Iowa
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reported Thursday that she has raised about $6 million dollars since the Iowa caucuses, remarking that the Democratic primary race is far from over.
The Hill's Morning Report — AG Barr, GOP senators try to rein Trump in
Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Happy Valentine’s Day!
The Memo: Super Tuesday looms large for Democrats
Super Tuesday is looming larger than ever for the Democratic presidential candidates, even as the next two states to vote, Nevada and South Carolina, command media focus.
Appeals court strikes down Trump approval of Medicaid work requirements
A federal appeals court on Friday struck down the Trump administration's approval of Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas, the latest legal blow to one of President Trump's signature health
They forgot that under Trump, there are two sets of rules
Of course, this unfair, inconsistent treatment of people is a stain on the justice system and extremely painful for all of us who used to work in a Justice Department where honesty and fairness were
Here’s why being single on Valentine’s day rocks
It's no biggie
Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, acquires additional shares worth $3.99 million in his Cement business
Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has acquired additional shares worth $3.99 million (N1.45 billion) in his publicly-listed company, Dangote Cement.
Dennis Itumbi proposes Ruto ally to join the Cabinet while Tuju is away on sick leave
Tuju is recovering at the Karen Hospital
Renowned Turkish novelist acquitted in terror trial
A Turkish court on Friday acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan on charges of membership of an armed terror organisation, in a case which sparked international condemnation.
Questions as Uhuru promises govt support in building Moi's Sh45 billion private hospital
Mzee Moi died after building the foundation of the mega hospital
Ghana raking more benefits after receiving flights for other countries due to poor visibility caused by unexpected harmattan
Ghana has begun raking some benefits after receiving aircraft bound for other West African countries but could not land there due to the harmattan haze.
EPOC Explained—The Science Behind Getting Your Bod To Burn More Calories Post-Exercise
2) High-intensity exercises generate a greater EPOC effect than lower-intensity ones. "The higher the intensity of the exercises, the harder you will stress the body," says Proniewych. "This would mean you will need more ATP energy and oxygen after for your body to recover." FatCamera - Getty Images
Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years: study
Global spending on defence rose by four percent in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases from the US and China, a study said Friday.
Pete Buttigieg’s Controversial Admiration for “Opportunity Zones”
As mayor, Buttigieg supported so-called opportunity zones, which are meant to revitalize low-income areas but in practice accelerate gentrification.
2014 Bloomberg Hoped the NSA Was “Reading Every Email”
Katie Couric asked Mike Bloomberg whether he had ever “sexted on Snapchat.” The question prompted him to describe his views on data collection and privacy.
Some Thoughts on Coronaviruses and Seatbelts
“Hope is not a strategy.”— James Cameron A prescient article titled “Body Count” by Epsilon Theory/Ben Hunt (@epsilontheory) was recently sent to me by one of my smartest and most conne…
Ace Hood Floats On Smooth New Single "Big Fish"
Ace Hood enjoys the life aquatic on smooth new single 'Big Fish.' Ace Hood, Florida lyricist and bonafide HNHH fan-favorite, has returned to the fold once again with 'Big Fish.' With the ongoing tug-of-war between lyricism and vibe finding neither party giving ground, Ace Hood has opted for a soluti...
PlayStation 5 Cooling System Is More Expensive Than Usual to Avoid Heating Issues – Report
According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Sony opted to spend more for the PlayStation 5 cooling system to avoid heating issues
Final Fantasy VII Remake Full Opening Movie Released Online
The full Final Fantasy VII Remake
Ubisoft Massive Isn’t Looking at PS5 or Xbox Series X for The Division 2
Ubisoft Massive isn't looking to take advantage of the increased hardware power of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for The Division 2.
Latest Gmail for iOS Update Will Let Users Add Attachments from Files App
Great news, Gmail for iOS users. A new update for iPhone and iPad will let you add attachments to your email straight from the Files app.
Galaxy S20 Ultra Battery Charges Fully in 58 Minutes With a 45W Charger
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra takes about an hour to charge fully using a 45W charger. Read on to find out more.
NVIDIA CEO: Nintendo Switch and Notebook Success Have Changed the Profile of Our Gaming Business
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said that the success of the Nintendo Switch and Max-Q notebooks changed the profile of the company's gaming business
5G-Ready iPhone 12 Might Ship Without 2×2 MIMO Support, Resulting in Slower Upload Speeds
A new report states that one of the many iPhone 12 features to not be present is 2x2 MIMO support, resulting in crippled upload speeds
Pixel 3 XL 64GB Is Now Available at a Substantial Price Cut, but Only for a Limited Time
At B&H, the Pixel 3 XL costs only $399, and is only a step-down from the Pixel 4 XL while offering decent hardware specifications
Xiaomi Mi 10 Sells Out in Just 60 Seconds but Future Stock May Be in Short Supply for a Limited Time
Xiaomi has revealed that the first batch of the Mi 10 series was sold out within a minute of going live in China
Apple Stores Employees in Beijing Are Now Screening Customers Due to the Coronavirus Threat
With the coronavirus threat rampant, Apple Store employees are limiting customer entrance while also screening them in the process
TLOU2 Game Director Boasts That Naughty Dog Will Redefine Triple-A This Year
Co-Game director on The Last of Us Part II, Anthony Newman, has taken to Twitter to boast about Naughty Dog's upcoming sequel. Expectations for The Last of Us sequel are sky-high, but Naughty Dog appears to be convinced that it will deliver with The Last of Us Part II this May. Some developers might try …
Exclusive: Intel Xe HP 4-Tile 500W GPU EU Count Leaked, No It’s Not 512
Well, well, well, I have something really interesting for you. Remember the Xe HP GPU leak from a couple of days back that showcased a 4-tile 500W GPU? And remember how most people assumed this is a 512 EU affair with 4096 cores? Well, I decided to ask one of my sources working at Intel …
New Digi users can soon get the Samsung Galaxy S20 with RM0 upfront
After we’ve posted about the Samsung Galaxy S20 pre-order offer from Digi, the yellow telco has reached out to us to clarify on the hefty advance payment requirement. In our original post, we highlighted that Digi’s PhoneFreedom 365 instalment plan is demanding an upfront payment of over RM3,000 for new customers despite promising RM0 upfront as one of its key highlights.
Another rate cut early March, stimulus package end-February?
KUALA LUMPUR: The expectation of a monetary policy adjustment, on top of a fiscal stimulus package, to boost Malaysia’s economy soon is getting higher.
Malaysian Advertisers Association conference shelved over Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Council members of the Malaysian Advertisers Association (MAA) have postponed the MAA Marketer Conference 2020, which was scheduled for March 27.
Research: Covid-19 could infect two-thirds of globe
AS THE number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases jumps dramatically in China, a top infectious-disease scientist warns that things could get far worse: Two-thirds of the world’s population could catch it.
Malaysia's modest GDP growth in line with neighbouring countries: Azmin
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s modest gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3 per cent last year is considered better than some of its neighbours, said Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.
TRB Ventures targets over RM8bil in property deals this year
KUALA LUMPUR: TRB Ventures Sdn Bhd is targeting over 50 per cent increase in new property sales to 21,000 units worth over RM8 billion this year via its property marketplace platform, MHub.
Expert: Millions spent on importing vaccine, when they can be made in country
KUALA LUMPUR: It is time Malaysia invests in the medical biology sector, and research and development in health science.
JDT's total dominance a double-edged sword
IT’S absolutely ridiculous how gigantic the difference is between Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) and other teams in the M-League.
Dr M to announce economic stimulus package on Feb 27
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will announce an economic stimulus package on Feb 27 to mitigate the adverse external economic impacts brought about by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Ringgit lower against US dollar in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar in early trade today on weak buying interest due to weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter 2019 gross domestic product (GDP) results.
Stand Atlantic Release New Single Shh!
Listen to Stand Atlantic's new track Shh!
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine: “People Don’t Know Me At All… They Think They Do, But They Don’t”
Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine talks Metallica, The Big Four and how he's "just getting started"
What Role Do Record Labels Play In 2020?
As online portals change the release strategy game, what is the function of a record label these days?
Report: Sony struggling with PS5 costs, price point uncertain
Bloomberg says the system currently costs $450 to make
Detroit: Become Human’s success allows Quantic Dream to self-publish future games
Now David Cage can bring his strange games directly to players
Like romance itself, Netflix’s To All the Boys sequel is cute and frustrating
The sequel is sweet, but a little thin
How To Change A Spark Plug
Lady Camden is back and this time she’s rocking bigger hair, a jumpsuit, slayer nails and thigh-high boots. Today’s lesson? Changing a spark plug. I promise you it’s never been done with this amount of pomp, fake lashes and blatant innuendos before....
Costco Is Launching Online Delivery In Australia
If you're one of the types who likes to purchase industrial quantities of toilet cleaner in bulk – but don't like actually driving anywhere to do so – you're in luck. Costco has announced it is bringing online shopping and delivery to Australia. Here are the details....
How To Stop Twitter Trolls And Clean Up Your Feed
Twitter can be a cesspool full of bots, trolls, and Reply Guys. Luckily, there are some built-in privacy and security tools you can use to minimise the amount of garbage in your feed. In the video above, I show you how....
How To Start Meditating With Your Child
If it seems like our kids are more scheduled, more anxious and more pressured than ever before, it’s because they probably are. It can be challenging for them (and us!) to find ways to unplug and relax. But for kids as young as preschool age, a few minutes of meditation every day can teach them how to stop, focus...
The Real, Bloody History Of Valentine's Day
When you think of Valentine's Day you probably think of flowers, chocolates, and notes sealed with a kiss - not whipping women with dead animals or martyrdom....
Reclining Your Aeroplane Seat Does Not Make You Hitler
Here’s a quick reminder for those of you who haven’t checked in with the realities of air travel in a while: aeroplane seats are designed to recline.
How To Handle Valentine's Day When You're In A New Relationship
When you've just started dating someone, Valentine's Day is more awkward than romantic. You don't know if you should plan a lavish night on the town, buy them a gift or simply ignore the day altogether. Here's what two dating and relationship experts recommend....
Mozilla's New Firefox Android App Only Supports These Extensions For Now
Mozilla is about to remove the Nightly beta of its new Firefox Android browser from the Google Play Store, leaving only Firefox Preview for users to try. It’s worth swapping over from the Nightly build to this browser right now, or giving it a peek for the first time, but there’s one small catch: Only one...
Six Online Deals You Need To Know About In Australia Today
G'day! Here are some cracking online bargains for Lifehacker readers, including: 70% off official Thermos products, Valentine's Day gift cards, cheap Xiaomi electric scooters for adults, $200 cashback at eBay and more!...
Kill It At Karaoke With This Track-Selection Trick
If you don’t like karaoke, you will soon. The next time you’re dragged to grown-up singalong, you can bring down the house with one trick: Sing the Weird Al version instead....
The 50 Best Mobile Apps Everyone Should Own
There is not shortage of free mobile and desktop applications available on the internet. Unfortunately, most of them are either rubbish or trick you into parting with your cash via in-app purchases. But if you take the time to sort the wheat from the chaff, you'll find plenty of excellent apps that truly are free....
PSA: Spermicidal Condoms Are No Good
A condom that can actually kill sperm sounds like a pretty good deal when it comes to birth control, right? But it turns out they aren’t any more effective than regular condoms, and they can actually increase your risk of STDs....
The 5 Best Finance Apps For Your Phone
The Fintech revolution is upon us. A product of technological developments pushing financial services into the next (or, arguably, the current) realm, ‘Fintech’ has spawned countless apps, websites, services and solutions, many of which are aimed at improving the financial life of consumers who have previously...
Is It Legal To Post A Negative Review Online?
Writing an online review can be cathartic. But is it legal? It turns out you could be sued for defamation. Yes, even in Australia.
4 Money Transfer Scams To Watch Out For
If there's one thing in this world we safeguard most, it's our hard-earned cash. We work hard for it, so it stands to reason that we feel the loss pretty deeply when we fall for a scam that sees it leaving our grasp. Worse still is when it's absolutely something that could've been avoided. We all transfer money,...
How To Do Disney Parks Solo
I’ve done three solo Disney trips in the past three years. Two visits to Disneyland, and one to Walt Disney World. Each time, I had an absolutely incredible vacation all by myself—and I’d recommend solo Disney travel to anyone who’s ever wanted the pleasure of experiencing a Disney park at their own pace....
The Two-Step Path To Financial Independence
If you’re interested in financial independence, whether you want to see if you can accumulate enough capital to retire early or just want the kind of financial stability that lets you live your life as you choose, there’s a two-step path to getting there....
How To Block Out The World When You're Trying To Work
Sometimes, you want to be alone, but your coworkers, pets, or kids won’t go away. Goodbye, productivity. Thankfully, there are plenty of techniques you can use to carve out a little bubble of comfort for yourself when you’re trying to burn through all the items on your to-do list....
Most People Who 'Can't Sing' Just Haven't Been Taught Properly
Do you have a pair of vocal folds that can produce sound? Can you tell the difference between a higher note and a lower note? Good news! You and about 98.5% of the population absolutely can be taught how to sing....
A Beginner's Guide To Shibari (AKA Rope Sex)
The origin of Shibari is thought to lie in Hojo-jutsu, a martial art used by Samurai in Japan in 1400 to restrain prisoners. To show their prisoners respect, they used rope, different tying techniques and patterns to symbolise the social status of their prisoner, as well as the type and severity of the crime....
Inside Boris Johnson's sensational government reshuffle
The number of women in the Cabinet has fallen, while half of Johnson's top team went to either Oxford or Cambridge.
SONA 2020 | Groans, delays, an EFF walkout and a surprise vacant seat
There were points of order, a rugby world champion and a Miss Universe in the public gallery, and as the EFF left the House, and the State of the Nation Address got going, someone else was no longer in her seat...
ConCourt orders CPS to pay back R316m to Sassa
The Constitutional Court has refused Cash Paymaster Services leave to appeal a judgment ordering the company to pay back R316m to the South African Social Security Agency.
Mmusi Maimane | SONA: Expensive circus should be replaced by televised speech from Union Buildings
The next president must cancel the costly process and rather resort to something more in line with the needs of the state. Namely a televised speech from the Union Buildings or at best an ordinary sitting of Parliament, writes Mmusi Maimane.
The challenges of compliance in an as-a-service world
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is rapidly replacing applications that were once hosted on-premises. There are compelling reasons for switching to SaaS. Costs are lower, there’s no in-house equipment or software to deal with, and no updates or patches to manage. Organizations are obviously aware of the advantages. Experts at Gartner estimate that SaaS global revenue will exceed $94 billion in 2019, up 18.5 percent over 2018. The outlook for future growth is even more promising, with projections that revenue will soar to $143.7 billion by 2022.
Best Windows 10 apps this week
Three-hundred-and-seventy-three 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.
PATRIOT launches affordable P300 M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD
When you are a technology enthusiast, it is easy to get wooed by the latest and greatest tech products. Sure, it is exciting to see computer components offering the top performance, but let us not forget, most folks do not need (nor can they afford) the best. And you know what? That's fine. Bragging rights aside, there are probably many system builders that waste money on performance they really don't need.
Osinbajo is why we are impacting Nigeria - Google
Google, one of the leading tech giants has commended the efforts of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in helping the organization achieve remarkable success in Nigeria.
Japan's Chitetsu Watanabe confirmed as the world’s oldest man living at age 112
Chitetsu Watanabe has been officially confirmed as the oldest person alive. The man from Niigata, Japan, is reported to be 112-year-old. An official certificate fro m Guiness World Records was presented to him at a nursing home.
Creating wrinkles using Cloth Brush - tutorial by Chocofur
chocofur writes: Heyyyyy everyone! In today's Blender video I want to show you how to add details to any 3D model using the amazing, magic and life-changing Blender Cloth Brush developed by Pablo Dobarro! Consider supporting him on Patreon and following on Twitter and Artstation (he's an amazing 3D artist as well).
The five key features in Blender 2.82
Discover the key changes in the latest update to the 3D software, from fluid simulation to USD and UDIM support.
Shock as RG’s office demands $200 top-up for ordinary passports
Registrar General (RG) Clemence Masango has ordered all citizens who paid $53 for an ordinary passport before the fees were raised to $253, to pay the difference of $200 before their travel documents are processed.
Luke Tamborinyoka….. Remembering Morgan Richard Tsvangirai
By Luke Tamborinyoka A long line of vehicles stretched for almost 20 kilometers as the world descended in this village in Buhera West, some 242 kilometers south-east of Harare. The human and vehicular traffic left one in rapt wonderment, leaving no doubt whatsoever this was nothing less than a hero’s burial. Political parties were represented from Kenya to Namibia, from South Africa to Zambia while leaders of at least 13 political parties in Zimbabwe came to bury him. The world was represented as diplomats came in droves while ordinary people came from all over the country to pay their last respects to this doyen of our time; this undisputed icon of our democratic struggle.
This is how easily Apple could and should make a folding iPhone
Apple hasn't made a folding iPhone yet. But it could.
Three to switch on UK 5G in 66 locations by the end of February
UK carrier Three is going to switch on 5G in 66 locations at the end of February, in several major cities and some fairly small towns as well.
Apple has been ordered to pay for overtime accrued due to bag searches
Apple has lost a class action lawsuit and been ordered to pay up.
Watch as Apple employees check the temperature of Beijing store customers
A video has emerged from Apple's Sanlitun store in Beijing following its reopening, showing customers entering the store wearing masks and having their temperature checked.
Prolific analyst now believes iPhone 12 won't have 2x2 MIMO uplink support
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now believes that iPhone 12 won't support 2x2 MIMO uplink after all.
January 2020 NPD saw Super Smash Bros. Ultimate take the lead on Switch
The January 2020 NPD report has been released and a slow month of spending sees Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot take the top spot. The Nintendo Switch, to no shock, was the best-selling console of the month.
Sony Struggling to Lower PlayStation 5's Manufacturing Costs
Due mostly to high demand parts.
Amazon, Disney and Apple Top MLBM's Brand Intimacy Study
However, PlayStation and Xbox formed the strongest bonds with Millennial and Gen Z consumers.
adidas Originals Revives Gazelle Vintage in Spring-Ready "Semi Flash Lime"
Complete with an elongated suede heel tab and gold stamping.
Kering Turned Over Approximately $17.15 Billion USD in 2019
With Gucci contributing approximately $10.42 billion USD alone.
Supreme Officially Reveals Nike Air Force 1 Low Collaboration
Two box logo-equipped takes on the classic silhouette.
Bentley's Centennial 6-in-1 Converts from Stroller to Trike
Transforming to meet your child's needs.
Forever 21's $81 Million USD Bankruptcy Deal Gets Preliminary Court Approval
“Clearly, this is the only bid, and the alternative is liquidation, which is certainly not in anyone’s interest.”
Nike Dunk "Syracuse" Returns In Low-Top Form
A nod to one of the standout styles from 1985's "Be True to Your School" pack.
Xi's pick to save China from virus is loyalist who lured Tesla
Barely a month ago, then-Shanghai Mayor Ying Yong was sharing a stage with Elon Musk to celebrate the release of Tesla Inc.’s China-built Model 3 sedans -- the sort of glitzy honor that comes with leading the financial hub of the world’s second-largest economy.
The Daily Chase: Rail blockade fallout continues; Canopy rallies as revenue surges
CN said yesterday it has begun an “orderly shutdown” of its network in Eastern Canada, which forced Via Rail to halt service on all but two of its routes across the country as blockades continue to impede rail traffic.
Hydro One, Ontario Power Generation creating 'Ivy' electric vehicle charging network
The Ivy Charging Network is scheduled to have 160 Level-3 fast-chargers at its 73 locations throughout southern, eastern and western Ontario.
CPPIB reports 3.6% rate of return after expenses in third quarter
Net assets for the Toronto-based fund manager grew to $420.4 billion as of Dec. 31, up from $409.5 billion at the end of the previous quarter.
Canadian home sales up 11.5% compared with 2019: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales rose 11.5 per cent in January compared with a year earlier to reach the highest sales figures for the month in 12 years, even as new listings remain constrained.
Virgin Galactic's record-breaking week doesn't stop short-sellers
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. may close at another record on Friday after hitting new highs every day this week, but bearish bets are climbing too.
Amazon axes delivery partners in U.S.; hundreds of jobs cut
An Illinois company that rapidly expanded over the past two years to deliver packages for Amazon.com Inc. is shuttering operations in five states and letting go hundreds of drivers after failing to meet the e-commerce giant’s standards.
Is professional investment advice worth the fees?
Determining the value of professional investment advice is a catch-22. While professional guidance has proven to boost returns over time, the cost of paying for it also eats away at those returns over time.
Boeing and engineering union agree on new, extended contract
The board of SPEEA will recommend the proposal to its 18,000 members in the Puget Sound area.
Republicans violated oath in acquitting Trump
The impeachment trial of President Trump was a sham from the beginning. It wasn’t a sham because Trump didn’t deserve to be impeached, convicted, and removed from office. He did, and he does.
Drink This: He quit making cider — now he’s back at it on Camano
Corey Haugen, former owner of Grizzly Ciderworks, which closed shop in 2017, has a new cidery business.
Darrington is small, but its high school wrestlers are mighty
Now the Loggers’ wrestling program will turn to a decorated alumnus to shepherd in the future.
By a razor-thin margin, Mukilteo school bond passes
Support for a $240 million measure climbed to 60.4%. Earlier counts showed it below the thresheld.
He has sold his home in the Hollywood Hills for $2.94 million.
By Neal J. Leitereg and Jack Flemming
US manufacturing output hit by Boeing troubles, slips 0.1%
Excluding the production of airplanes and parts, factory production rose 0.3%.
Socialist countries don’t have it that great
Unfortunately, I saw two very slanted letters from the same anti-Trump and anti-conservative usual suspects I have seen frequently in The Herald. I must admit I too am biased and opposed to so-called progressive politics.
Sound Transit in court, Inslee on climate, milk on the menu
Day 33 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
James Blunt Tour To Raise Money For Military Charity
All the proceeds from his new single 'Monsters' will also be given to military charities.
Asian Defence Spending Increases By More Than 50% In 10 Years, Report Says
The International Institute for Strategic Studies study suggests 2019 saw the largest yearly global defence-spending rise in a decade.
Scottish Conservatives: Jackson Carlaw succeeds Ruth Davidson as leader
Jackson Carlaw had been the party's interim leader since Ruth Davidson quit the role in August.
Mumps: Why adults might still need the MMR jab
The disease is one of three protected by the MMR jab - and the fate of the two are closely linked.
Former Chiefs Midfielder: Players Don’t Pick Themselves
A former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder has opened up about how he struggled for game-time under Ernst Middendorp.
'Only Love Today' – Fans Beg Club Brugge To Start Tau In Valentine's Day Post
With Percy Tau continuing to battle to break into Club Brugge's starting XI, fans took to social media to beg the club to start the Bafana Bafana international via one of the team's Valentine's Day posts. Did you see it?
ASIC sends a message about takeover laws
Takeover law is a high-stakes game, and the criminal charges levelled against Jan Cameron show the regulator clearly wants to make a strong point.
Sexism claims rock giant farm exporter
A former board member has accused the chairman of Australia's biggest wheat exporter of making sexist remarks during an industry event in Melbourne.
The numbers that could reward the RBA's optimism
Upbeat company profit results, better readings from consumers and another record sharemarket high are backing the Reserve Bank's optimistic view on the economy.
The think tank behind Australia's changing view of China
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute has played a central role in the breakdown of consensus on Beijing. Its critics accuse it of fomenting hysteria.
The virus infecting Xi Jinping's leadership
An explosive essay denouncing the Communist Party's handling of the coronavirus is raising questions about whether Xi Jinping can survive the crisis.
AMP embarks on 'whole of wealth' cross-sell
The strategy unveiled by the AMP CEO has seen Bell Potter put a Buy recommendation on the stock for the first time in four years.
The underwater restaurant that takes design to a new level
UNDER, a submerged eatery in Norway, serves an impressive 18-course degustation but it's the design that really blows diners away.
The inside story of a gas deal gone bad
ASX-listed Horizon Oil went from challenging a strongman in PNG to ignoring corruption warnings and paying a shell company $US10.3 million.
Brutal blast of girl power
There's a gleeful silliness in Margot Robbie's turn as a homicidal maniac.
Nest-egg nerves: the challenge facing super funds
With consistently good returns under their belt, how well prepared are super funds for a downturn?
South Australia won't have to Pyne for jobs
There will be no dearth of opportunities for Aussies, not least those fluent in French, writes Rowan Dean.
It's how to hit climate targets that matters
Business has taken the lead in propelling Australia towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Why fund management companies are surging on the ASX
Investing in fund management companies is back in favour after a year of uncertainty. Now the money managers are in the money.
Hitting the target: business tries to break the deadlock on climate
Growing support for a net zero emissions target is heaping pressure on the government and Labor to adopt more ambitious climate policies.
Cashed up super funds hunt for buying opportunities
Unisuper and Hostplus say they are sitting on elevated piles of cash and any major sell-off in equity markets sparked by the coronavirus will come as a buying opportunity.
Nationals turncoat was third cab off the rank in Labor ambush
When Llew O'Brien turned on the government on Monday and did a deal with Labor, the crossbench and fellow rebel Nationals to be elected as Deputy Speaker, he spoke of the "honour'' of having such a role bestowed upon him.
Popular Preprint Servers Face Closure Because of Money Troubles
The rise of preprint repositories has helped scientists worldwide to share results and get feedback quickly. But several platforms that serve researchers in emerging economies are struggling to raise money to stay afloat. One, which hosts research from Indonesia, has decided to close because of this...
These 15 matchmaking and social media startups want to change how we connect
The first thing that comes to mind when we think of social platforms and matchmaking is usually dating apps, but the potential of matchmaking algorithms goes way beyond making personal connections. Sometimes all you’re looking for is a developer with the right tech skills to get your fantasy project off the ground, or someone who […]
What’s venture capital and why does it matter for startups?
The term 'venture capital' is often thrown about in the tech startup world, but do you know what it means and how it works?
Want to take your partner on a romantic EV road trip? Head to Norway
Do you want to take your significant other on a romantic getaway in your electric vehicle (EV) but don't know where to go? Perhaps you should try Norway...
Report: The PS5 is so expensive to make, Sony may sell it at a loss
The PS5 reportedly costs as much as $450 a unit to make, due to hardware costs. If it wants to compete with Xbox, Sony may have to sell it for less.
Instagram is testing a way to display posts in chronological order
In 2016, Instagram began messing with users’ feeds, much to fans’ chagrin. The posts they would see from the accounts they followed weren’t in order of when they were posted, but in order of what the app’s algorithm determined to be worth looking at. Thankfully, there might be some respite. Reverse engineer extraordinaire, Jane Manchun […]
Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Man charged with operating $300M money-laundering Bitcoin ‘mixer’’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin BTC every fucking day.
Steam rolls out new feature to help you decide what game to play next
Steam is rolling out Play Next — a new suggestion feature that aims to make it easier for gamers to pick the next game they want to play.
Sony PS5 retail price could be higher than PS4 due to cost of parts
The Sony PlayStation 5 is slated to launch later this year but Sony has yet to determine the price for the console. Sources claimed that the manufacturing costs for the company's latest gaming console are hiking up, mainly caused by a scarcity of certain components.
AirPods Pro Lite could be in the making
It's undeniable that Apple tends to set the trend, but they are also notoriously known for having pricey products. For starters, the AirPods Pro is RM1099 in Malaysia. However, there are new rumours about a more affordable variant called the AirPods Pro Lite.
Biggest Family Offices Get Direct Access to Trading Desks
Family offices with assets of at least $1 billion are increasingly bypassing private bankers to deal directly with investment bank trading desks, a Citigroup Inc. executive said.
Software Maker Toast Raises Funds at $4.9 Billion Valuation
Toast Inc., which makes point-of-sale technology for restaurants, raised $400 million at a $4.9 billion valuation in a fundraising round led by investors including Bessemer Venture Partners and TPG.
Merkel Challenger Assails the Chancellor With Her Own Words
While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, Angela Merkel will unlikely be pleased by an attack that echoes her famous 1999 takedown of former Chancellor Helmut Kohl.
Kraft Heinz’s Junk Downgrade Rekindles Bond Market Jitters
Kraft Heinz Co., the iconic food giant created in a merger five years ago, was downgraded to junk by two credit raters, raising fresh worries among investors that a slowing economy could threaten the broader corporate bond market.
GM Scrambles to Shield U.S. Plants From Virus Disruption
General Motors Co. is working to maintain the flow of parts to some of its most profitable U.S. plants to keep them from becoming the next factories idled by the coronavirus spreading in China.
2020 Election Is a Choice Between Democracy and Putinism
The rule of law is larger than any Democratic candidacy.
Larry Ellison Joins Peter Thiel In Trump’s Camp
It will be interesting to see who else—if anyone—from the Silicon Valley elite follows Ellison.
Rising in Polls, Bloomberg Will Soon Find Out If Support Is Real
Michael Bloomberg entered the Democratic presidential race late and tore up the traditional playbook on the theory that he would emerge as the centrist alternative if Joe Biden faltered and a progressive was surging.
Tesla Sold Shares at Steepest Discount It’s Ever Given Investors
Tesla Inc. investors who got in on Thursday’s share sale received the steepest discount the electric-car maker has offered in its 10-year history as a public company.
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Dairies Are Desperate to Get Americans to Drink Milk Again
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Labor Unions Need All the Help They Can Get
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In the Face of New, 100% Tariffs, What Spirits to Stock Up On Now
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US, Taliban reach truce agreement in Afghanistan
A senior U.S. official says the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Official says US, Taliban reach Afghan truce agreement
A senior U.S. official says the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
2020 Democrats step up attacks to blunt Bloomberg’s rise
Democratic presidential candidates hoping to revive their flagging campaigns are increasingly taking aim at Mike Bloomberg.
Projects to improve broadband internet planned in Tennessee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $9 million on high-speed broadband internet projects in 10 rural Tennessee counties.
9 programs exceed expectations in latest educator preparation report card
The Tennessee Board of Education said nine educators exceeded expectations in their preparation of Tennessee's future teachers and school leaders.
Maple sap is flowing for 2020 Maple Festival
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‘Most powerful and clean’ new Volkswagen Golf GTD teased
Power will go up from the 130 kW in the Mk 7.5 to 147 kW, the same as what the Mk V GTI produced.
Flight Centre lifts stop-sell on SAA tickets
Its preferred travel insurance provider has reinstated cover to SAA, effective immediately.
New tribe seeking Renault Triber priced
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Malema talks ‘love and hate’ in up-down relationship with Gordhan
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FG transfers oil assets, OML 98, from PanOcean to NPDC
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ICAO forecasts $4-5 billion hit to first-quarter airline revenue from virus
ICAO forecast global airline revenue could fall by $4bn to $5bn in the first quarter due to flight cancellations linked to the coronavirus
FG transfers oil assets, OML 98, from PanOcean to NPDC
The Federal Government, Friday, transferred ownership of Oil Mining Lease, OML, 98 to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC
Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus
The Philippines on Friday lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and
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Sony is struggling to land on a price for its upcoming PlayStation 5 console, according to a new report by Bloomberg. with component
Oyetola presents N1.2bn bonds to retirees
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Yobe approves N220.7m for payment of LG retirees
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Anthony Joshua backs Tyson Fury to defeat Deontay Wilder
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Clergy commends Pontif’s stance on celibacy among priesthood
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NPA empowers Enugu women, youths with vocational skills equipment
THE Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, has empowered over 100 women and youths of Umuaram-Ikem, Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu state
China’s virus crackdown leaves millions working at home
The China's government extended the Lunar New Year holiday to keep factories and offices closed. Cinemas, and other tourist sites shut down.
Sex-for-grade: Exam Ethics send list of 15,550 petitions to Senate
The Exam Ethics Marshall International (EEMI), an NGO, says it has forwarded a list signed by 15,550 petitions to the Senate to facilitate t
PSG are now the club with the most financial muscle in the world
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Lufthansa cancels China flights through to late March
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US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
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Taribo West, Emmanuel Babayaro join fight to tackle corruption
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African Development Bank says World Bank chief’s criticism ‘misleading’
The African Development Bank on Thursday pushed back against World Bank President David Malpass’ comments that it and.”
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Iraq gives NATO green light to stay for training and advising: Stoltenberg
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Syrian Army approaches important town to cutoff last militant supply line from Aleppo to Idlib
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Chelsea post insane Mason Mount skill video, fans question its legitimacy
Chelsea post insane Mason Mount skill video, fans question its legitimacy. The ridiculous trick was shot during a training session.Chelsea have just completed the signing of Ajax star Hakim Ziyech. His arrival in the summer will surely boost the side. However, midfielder Mason Mount served a reminder of what the club already have in him with a stunning display of his skill during a training session.Also read: PSG offer Kylian Mbappe massive salary hike to ward off interest from Real Madrid In the clip posted on Chelsea’s own Twitter handle, the 21-year old, kicks a ball towards another thrown by a coach. The ball ricochet’s off the other and both the ball find their way to the two holes in the top corners of the net.However, some fans are not convinced with the incredible effort and in fact have made vocal their questions over how real the video is. Chelsea post insane Mason Mount skill video, fans question its legitimacyStop. That. @MasonMount_10#ThePrideOfLondon pic.twitter.com/oTYsgJ4FFn— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC)…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under criticism for shielding a player accused of rape back in Norway
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Klopp issues injury update on Mane, Milner & Shaqiri ahead of Norwich
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Liverpool & Real Madrid to battle it out for Inter star Brozovic – report
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James Pearce would be ‘surprised’ to see LFC sign Sancho; says Werner is more likely
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Downing reveals Rodgers questioned Henderson’s commitment to Liverpool
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Baltic states mull joint deposit recycling system
A meeting of Baltic Assembly committees in Tallinn February 14 focused on the circular economy and digital cooperation, with the possibility of a unified recycling system for all three Baltic states among the subejects discussed.
Minister Vladislav Goranov: The Bulgarian Currency is Undervalued
The Bulgarian lev is undervalued, Bulgaria's Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov said, referring to econometric models for evaluating the exchange rates used by the IMF. Once again, Goranov has denied fears that the savings of Bulgarian citizens will melt after joining the eurozone and confirmed that the country will enter the eurozone with the same lev-euro exchange rate as it currently has.
The IMF will Present the Results of its Regular Mission to Bulgaria
The International Monetary Fund will present the results of its regular mission to Bulgaria. Experts have been in the country since February 4, and traditionally, they have had a number of meetings with government representatives, BNB, business and non-governmental organizations.
The United States Extended Huawei's Provisional License for another 45 Days
President Trump's government has announced that it is extending Huawei's provisional license for another 45 days (to allow US companies to find alternatives to the Chinese telecommunications giant, which was considered a security threat to the United States, France Press reported. "The 45-day extension is necessary to allow existing telecommunication providers -- particularly those in rural US communities -- the ability to continue to temporarily and securely operate existing networks while they identify alternatives to Huawei for future operation", Department of Commerce wrote in a statement
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Eurostat: Which EU Countries have the Highest Marriage Rates?
In 2018, the European Union (EU) countries with the highest number of marriages relative to the population were Cyprus (7.8 marriages per 1 000 inhabitants), Romania (7.
Stranger Things Season 4's First Teaser Reveals a Surprising Return
You can’t keep this American hero down. Netflix has released the first look at the fourth season of Stranger Things, bringing us to Russia (with love) as the international showdown over control of the Upside Down escalates. And there’s someone you might recognize working on the rail line.
Surge of visitors expected at Outlander filming locations as fifth series set to hit screens
Courier country locations used in the hit US TV show Outlander have been warned to expect a flood of visitors as the latest series hits the screens.
Ruth Davidson pledges ‘absolute and unwavering support’ for Jackson Carlaw’s plans for change
Ruth Davidson has pledged her "absolute and unwavering support" for new Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw after he signalled plans for a policy overhaul.
Fresh talks over ‘superschool’ to prevent Invergowrie pupils from 20-mile trip to school
Education bosses from Perth and Kinross Council are hoping to bring plans for a new cross-boundary "superschool" back to the table.
Council to consider housing or care services at former Perth care home site
The site of a former Perth care home which closed down despite criticism from the public could be brought back into community use with a mixture of housing and care services.
Abertay University defends decision to increase monthly rents amid concern over student poverty
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
New £1.4m council house development completed in Stanley
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Some Abertay students ‘can’t afford food’ as university defends rent rises
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
Farmers urged to stick heads above parapet to build trust
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Arbroath teen wins top prize at Miss Saltire 2020 pageant
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Ahead of a US presidential vote campaign event in St Andrews, Michael Alexander speaks to Larry Sanders – the brother of White House Democratic Party hopeful Bernie Sanders – about the prospects of the Democrats ousting President Donald Trump.
ALEX BELL: Spending £100bn+ on HS2 when we need money for climate change is criminal-scale folly
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Jackson Carlaw is named as new Scottish Conservative leader
Jackson Carlaw is the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
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Jaishankar comes between Nehru and Patel as Ramachandra Guha fumes
Jaishankar said he has "learned" that Nehru wanted to keep Patel out of his first cabinet after Independence. Guha said it is a myth that has been "comprehensively demolished" and went on to accuse Jaishankar of "promoting fake news".
After SC rap, DoT orders telcos to clear dues by 11.59 pm today
The DoT, which faced the ire of the Supreme Court for putting on hold recovery of dues from telecom companies, started issuing circle or zone-wise demand notices to firms.
No, Rahul Gandhi. The Modi govt is taking the coronavirus threat VERY seriously.
When you look at the facts, the picture that emerges is of a country that may not be ideally equipped to tackle the coronavirus epidemic but is still trying sincerely -- and not of an administration that "is not taking this threat seriously".
Man comes to rob posh Mumbai flat, drinks 2 bottles of champagne instead
A 19-year-old man broke into a businessman's flat in South Mumbai but before robbing the flat he passed out on two bottles of champagne kept in the fridge there.
Dues paid except for 1: CRPF releases clarification on payment dues to Pulwama martyrs
In a statement, CRPF said all dues have been cleared except for one case. It said, "Though no amount of assistance can ever match up to the sacrifice of our heroes, yet we are committed to the welfare of their near and dear ones."
No big deal if PM Modi doesn't get holidays: Sena mouthpiece Saamana
PM Modi travels in luxury and expenses run into hundreds of crores, but the common man uses public transport and needs holidays to relax, Saamana said Friday in an editorial.
SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad for tennis tournament
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad for attending a tennis tournament and asked him to deposit Rs 10 crore.
Passenger who was on board Bangkok-Delhi SpiceJet flight suspected of coronavirus tests negative
The passenger, who was on board Bangkok-Delhi SpiceJet flight, was quarantined by the Airport Health Organisation (APHO) after the plane landed at Delhi airport on Thursday.
Coronavirus: India Inc will shiver if China can't contain outbreak
Efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak within next three to four months will be critical as it would determine the fate of many industries around the globe, including in India.
Ethiopia introduces hate speech law ahead of election
Anyone engaged in producing and disseminating hate speech and disinformation including using social media will be subject to hefty fines and long jail, according to the new law. Among those who opposed the new law includes members of Parliament who represented the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF), which used to be the dominant in the ruling coalition before the coming of the reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to power some two years ago. Disseminating hate speech by means of broadcasting, the print or social media using text, image, audio or video is prohibited, according to article 4 for the proclamation. “Any person who commits acts proscribed under Article 4 shall be punished with simple imprisonment not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding 100,000 Ethiopian birr (about $3,100 at the current exchange rate),” it says.
Breaking News: CP+ 2020 Has Been Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Fears
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The $5M track-focused Pagani Imola isn't supposed to be elegant
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Eurostat figures show Ireland still languishes at the bottom for renewable home heating
Ireland continues to be the worst performer in Europe when it comes to using renewable energy for home heating.
Valentine credit data crackdown delivers kiss of death for online fraud
User-initiated bans bite from today.
Google ordered to reveal identity of anonymous reviewer
Federal court rules in favour of Melbourne dentist.
Judge grants Amazon bid to pause Pentagon's JEDI cloud contract
After claims deal reflected undue influence by President Trump.
How Wollongong Uni beefed its tech to handle new 1t, 10GB/s microscopes
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Fly the Unfriendly Skies With MAN-BAT #1 This May
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USD/CAD slides to 2-week lows, further below mid-1.3200s
The USD/CAD pair maintained its offered tone through the early North-American session and dropped to fresh two-week lows, around the 1.3235 region in
EUR/USD: Love is in the bearish air
EUR/USD has been extending its losses, trading at the lowest since April 2017. Yohay Elam, an analyst at FXStreet analyzes the technical perspective o
AUD/USD pares early gains, turns flat above 0.67 as focus shifts to US data
The AUD/USD pair closed the first three days of the week in the positive territory but turned south on Thursday amid resurfacing worries over the coro
SNB's Zurbruegg: Risk on Swiss banks from rising property prices is not too high
"Risk on Swiss banks from rising property prices is not too high," Swiss National Bank's Vice-Chairman Fritz Zurbruegg said on Friday. "Affordability
NY Fed's GDP Nowcast drops to 1.4% for first quarter of 2020 from 1.7%
The US economy is expected to expand by 1.4% in the first quarter of 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest Nowcasting Report showed. "Ne
US Dollar Index Price Analysis: Correction lower could test the mid-98.00s
DXY is shedding some ground after reaching fresh yearly peaks in the proximity of 99.20 earlier on Friday. The current overbought levels in the dollar
German EcoMin: Economy is still experiencing a period of weakness
The German Economy Ministry is out with its assessment of the economy after the fourth quarter 2019 GDP showed stagnation. Key Quotes: German economy
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Scope for a drop to 117.00
The bearish note around EUR/JPY remains unchanged for the time being, encouraging the cross to breach the key support at 119.00 the figure. While belo
Japan: GDP to have turned negative – Standard Chartered
Japan is scheduled to release preliminary Q4 GDP data on 17 February, trade data for January and core machine orders for December on 19 February and C
USD/JPY: Aiming 110.00 again
Japanese Tertiary Industry Index came in negative for December but beat expectations, while US Retail Sales and Michigan Consumer Sentiment will close
USD/JPY drops below 109.80 after uninspiring US data
The USD/JPY pair lost nearly 15 pips with the initial reaction to Retail Sales and Industrial Production data from the US and touched a session low of
USD/CAD drops below 1.3250 as WTI rebounds above $52
The USD/CAD pair continues to react to crude oil's performance in the absence of significant macroeconomic data releases on Friday. As of writing, the
EUR/USD depressed near 1.0830 ahead of EMU data
After bottoming out (and printing fresh 2020 lows) in the 1.0830/25 band, EUR/USD has managed to regain some poise, trim part of the daily losses and
USD/INR New York Price Forecast: Greenback looking for directions vs. rupee
Following the 2018 bull-run, USD/INR has been consolidating in a rectangle pattern. The spot is trading above the main weekly simple moving averages (SMAs), s
Russia: Structural reforms needed to support growth – ABN Amro
Economy outlook for the Russian country improved last year but still lacks the structural ingredients to steam a high growth environment, according to
Oil: St. Valentine brings affection – TDS
There are some risks to be dealing with it yet but energy markets are taking a relaxed St. Valentine’s day, according to analysts at TD Securities. Br
WH adviser Kudlow: Trump administration may propose 10% middle-class tax cut
The Trump administration may propose a 10% middle-class tax cut when they reveal the next tax plan in September, White House economic adviser Larry Ku
Eurozone Prelim GDP arrives at 0.1% QoQ in Q4 vs. 0.1% expected
After Germany flirted with a recession in the final quarter of 2019, the Eurozone economy steadied in the fourth quarter, the latest figures released
Atlanta Fed's GDPNow drops to 2.4% from 2.7% for first quarter of 2020
The real gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States is expected to expand by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atl
GBP/USD: Spending will not alleviate Brexit pressure – Rabobank
The cable gained some traction yesterday following the resignation of the Chancellor Sajid Javid, but analysts at Rabobank are still seeing hurdles in
GBP/USD drops to session lows, risks breaking below 1.30 mark post-US retail sales
The GBP/USD pair held on to its weaker tone and dropped to fresh session lows, around the key 1.30 psychological mark in reaction to the latest US mac
Netherlands: GDP grew 0.4% in all quarters of 2019 – ABN Amro
Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in the fourth quarter in the same numbers as did in the previous quarters of 2019. Senior economist at ABN Amro
When are US monthly retail sales figures and how could they affect EUR/USD?
Friday's US economic docket highlights the release of monthly retail sales figures, scheduled at 13:30 GMT. Consensus estimates point to modest growth
Mexico: Banxico changes style as cut rates – TDS
Banxico has substantially changed the style of its monetary policy decision statements. February’s rate cut has introduced somewhat more hawkish eleme
UK PM Johnson spokesman: Sunak reminded cabinet they need to find 5% budget savings
Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has reminded cabinet minister that they need to find 5% budget savings, British Prime Minist
NZD/USD extends sideways grind below 0.6450 ahead of US retail sales data
After rising toward the 0.6500 handle on the back of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's hawkish policy outlook on Wednesday, the NZD/USD pair lost its
AUD/USD steadies above 0.6700, looks to snap six-week losing streak
The AUD/USD pair is struggling to make a decisive move in either direction on Friday and continues to fluctuate in a relatively tight range above the
Gold: Investors keep the bright metal with fondness
The yellow metal is ending the week with modest gains around $1,575.00 a troy ounce, recovering some of the ground it lost in the previous one. Valeri
Indonesia: BI to stay on hold – Standard Chartered
Indonesia will release trade data on 17 February and the Bank of Indonesia (BI) will hold its monthly meeting on 19-20 February. Economists at Standar
GBP/USD faces a probable move to 1.3160 – UOB
In light of the recent price action, Cable could now move to the 1.3160 region, in opinion pf FX Strategists at UOB Group. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “A
Wall Street opens slightly higher following mixed US data
Wall Street's main indexes started the day slightly higher on Friday as investors assess the latest batch up of macroeconomic data releases from the U
US: UoM Consumer Confidence improves to 100.9 in February from 99.8
The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers revealed that the Index of Consumer Sentiment in February improved to 100.9 (preliminary) from 99.8 i
USD/CAD rebounds from session lows, trades above 1.3250
The USD/CAD pair dropped to a daily low of 1.3233 during the early trading hours of the American session but easily erased a large portion of its loss
Oil: Energy sector up – ANZ
Crude oil was able to shift pressure and the market looks like convenient with the latest news about coronavirus. WTI trades at $51.75, ANZ Research r
China's Xi: Ensuring safety and health of people is a major task
"We need to mend the loopholes exposed in this coronavirus outbreak," China's President Xi Jinping told the Chinese state television on Friday. "Ensur
GBP/USD: Pound sparkling with the new romance on Downing Street
The cable is holding onto gains triggered by the replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Us consumer confidence and Brexit will also be eyed t
USD/JPY remains within a consolidative theme – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group expect USD/JPY to stay side-lined for the time being. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “We highlighted yesterday ‘USD could ease f
Gains in AUD/USD look limited for the time being – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group believe AUD/USD will likely move into a consolidative phase in the next sessions. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “Our expectatio
Gold in search of a firm direction, stuck in a range around $1575 region
Gold lacked any firm directional bias and oscillated in a narrow trading band around the $1575 region through the early European session on Friday. A
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Faces rejection near two-month old descending trend-line
The GBP/JPY cross failed to capitalize on the previous session's goodish intraday positive move and witnessed a modest pullback during the early Europ
Rouble rate is important factor in Russia's position on OPEC+ deal – Reuters
Russian oil companies are worried about the risk of a higher rouble rate due to the planned sales of Sberbank, Reuters reported on Friday, citing a so
Base metals still have demand – TDS
Analysts at TD Securities have confidence in the base metals and expect prices for copper, aluminum and lead heading north. Key quotes “There's still
Indonesia: IDR limited pressure in the wake of a rate cut – TDS
Low inflation and slower growth are the reasons cited by strategists at TD Securities to forecast a rate cut of 25 basis points in Indonesia. This mea
USD/CHF retakes 0.9800 mark, 1-1/2 month tops
The USD/CHF pair climbed to 1-1/2 month tops during the early European session on Friday and was now seen extending the momentum further beyond the 0.
EUR/GBP bounces off 2020 lows, around 0.8320
The sterling is correcting lower following the moderate pick-up on Thursday and is helping EUR/GBP to bounce off recent yearly lows in the sub0.8300 r
South Africa: Rand best CEEMEA performer this week – Rabobank
The South African rand was on track to end this week as the best performer amongst its CEEMEA peers after President Ramaphosa’s speech, Piort Matys fr
EUR/CHF: SNB does not find love in prices – Rabobank
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has the mandate to maintain CPI inflation near 2% on a yearly basis but is currently running at just 0.2%. CHF’s strengt
Poland: No hurry to raise interest rates – ABN Amro
Economists at ABN Amro analyze the outlook for the Polish economy in 2020, which is expected to grow at a slower pace. EUR/PLN is dealt at 4.2426 as h
Hungary: No room to counter a deep downturn – ABN Amro
Anke Martens, a senior analyst at ABN Amro, reviews the current situation of the Hungarian economy, expecting a slowdown. EUR/HUF is trading at 335.02
Proposed EU 2021-2027 budget at 1.074% of EU GNI, or 1.095 trillion euros
Chairman of EU leaders proposed the next EU 2021-2027 budget at 1.074% of the EU's gross national income (GNI), or 1.095 trillion euros, Reuters repor
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Pound easing from weekly high, trades above 1.3000 figure
Following the October and December bull-run, GBP/USD is trading in a rectangle consolidation above its 100/200-day simple moving averages (SMAs). The spot is e
EUR/USD tests daily highs around 1.0850 post-US data
The shred currency has recovered the smile at the end of the week, with EUR/USD now navigating the upper end of the daily range around 1.0850. EUR/USD
EUR/USD New York Price Forecast: Euro off 34-month lows post-US Retail Sales
EUR/USD is trading in a weak bear trend below the main daily simple moving averages (SMAs) as the quote is bouncing off 34-month lows. The US Retail Sales Cont
WTI climbs to fresh two-week highs above $52
The barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell below the $51 handle on Thursday but recovered a large portion of its losses to close the day at $51.
BOE’s Carney sees silver lining after Brexit hit to UK economy
The outgoing Bank of England (BOE) Governor Mark Carney warned over the economic risks of the UK leaving the European Union (EU), in an exclusive inte
US: Unconvinced retail sales data
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IMF's Georgieva: Coronavirus is big uncertainty today for world economy
The coronavirus outbreak is a big uncertainty for the world economy, International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said o
EUR/JPY challenges 119.00 ahead of US data
The persistent soft tone surrounding thje European currency in combination with the stead pace in the Japanese safe haven are forcing EUR/JPY to trade
Canada: Housing market is back – NBF
Economists at the National Bank of Canada Financial markets summarize the situation of the Canadian housing market which has recovered since a year ag
Gold Price Analysis: XAU/USD trading in 10-day highs near $1580.00/oz
XAU/USD is trading in a bull trend above the main daily simple moving averages (SMAs). Gold is rising in a bull channel while the market is being supported ab
Russian oil firms favor extending than deepening output cuts - S&P Global Platts
Citing the Chiefs of Russia’s oil giants, S&P Global Platts reports that a majority of the Russian oil companies back the case for oil output cut exte
USD/CHF Price Analysis: Greenback off fresh 2020 highs, trades above 0.9800 figure
USD/CHF is easing after hitting new 2020 highs this Friday. The quote is trading below the 100/200-day simple moving averages suggesting an overall bearish bia
Gold struggles to move into positive territory, trades around $1,575
The troy ounce of the precious metal rose $8 on Thursday but seems to be having a tough time stretching higher on Friday. As of writing, the XAU/USD p
Czech Republuc: Healthy economy – ABN Amro
Anke Martens from ABN Amro summarize the situation of the Czech economy which has good health. EUR/CZK trades at 24.7815 as has fallen since January.
US: Consequences of a move to the far left – Rabobank
Philip Marey, a US strategist at Rabobank, take a look at the campaign promises made by Bernie Sanders, at present the strongest candidate from the fa
US: Retail Sales rose 0.3% in January as expected
Retail Sales in the US increased by 0.3% on a monthly basis in January following December's 0.2% growth, the advanced data published by the US Census
EUR/USD Price Analysis: The focus shifted to the 1.0814 level
The sell-off in EUR/USD seems to have met some (lasting?) contention in the 1.0830/25 band, or new 2020 lows recorded during early trade. The increasi
EUR/USD: Extending losses
US consumer data will be the main focus today following disappointing German economy data, Yohay Elam from FXStreet reports. The EUR/USD pair is tradi
GBP/USD: Bulls asking out the pound
Gains on the cable are set to continue as technical indicators point at that, according to an analyst at FXStreet Yohay Elam. Key quotes “The four-hou
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Consolidated in a range, awaits US retail sales for fresh impetus
The USD/JPY pair extended its sideways consolidative price action through the mid-European session on Friday and remained confined in a narrow trading
US Dollar Index Price Analysis: DXY grinds to fresh 2020 highs, challenges 99.20 resistance
The US dollar index (DXY) is trading near its highest since October while trading well above its main daily simple moving averages (SMAs). DXY is spiking to t
US Dollar Index challenges daily lows near 99.00, U-Mich in sight
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the buck vs a bundle of its main competitors, remains on the defensive at the end of the week and is now flirt
US: Industrial Production declined 0.3% in January vs. -0.2% expected
Industrial Production in the US declined 0.3% in January, the data published by the Federal Reserve showed on Friday. This reading came in slightly wo
USD/TRY: CBRT rate cut will not impact the lira – TDS
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) will announce on Wednesday, 19 February its policy rate. A rate cut is expected for economists at TD
Japan: GDP will see a severe contraction – Westpac
Economists forecast a sharp drop in Q4 GDP for Japan, Westpac Institutional Bank reports. USD/JPY is trading at 109.805 after rising since the start o
FOMC minutes unlikely to include new revelations on near-term outlook – TD Securities
"The minutes are unlikely to include any major new revelations on the near-term outlook relative to what was said in the press briefing and this week'
AUD/USD: Recovery not guaranteed
AUD/USD has been on the rise amid a calmer market mood. However, technically, the pair shows signs of a short-term drop, according to Yohay Elam from
China's securities regulator to ease refinancing rules to help companies fight coronavirus
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has announced that it will be easing refinancing conditions to help listed companies fight the coronavir
USD/CAD slides to mid-1.3200s, reverses Thursday’s positive move
The USD/CAD pair extended its steady intraday slide and refreshed daily lows, around mid-1.3200s during the early European session on Friday. The pair
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A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examines the benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug List coverage for preventive asthma medications.
Promising molecule could stop or slow Parkinson’s
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Forgiveness combined with acetaminophen can alleviate social pain
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BU study highlights the need for more state-level alcohol control laws
A new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study finds a substantial increase in the number and strength of state laws to reduce impaired driving over the last 20 years, while laws to reduce excessive drinking remained unchanged.
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AAO urges people to protect themselves from age-related macular degeneration
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Renowned Turkish novelist acquitted in terror trial
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Q&A: Why local government needs unified communications
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Yemen's Huthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardised aid: UN official
Yemen's Huthi rebels have dropped a threat to tax aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world's biggest humanitarian operation.
Data leaks: Why the cure isn’t just in the cloud
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Yemen's Huthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardised aid: UN official
Yemen's Huthi rebels have dropped a threat to impose a tax on aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world's biggest humanitarian operation.
Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years: study
Global spending on defence rose by four percent in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases from the US and China, a study said Friday.
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The Sony PS5 Is Making the PS4 Look Cheap
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Facebook Stealthily Launched a Pinterest-Esque App Called Hobbi
Facebook’s at it again. While everybody knows the company for its eponymous app, it also regularly plays around with launching new ones on the down-low. Remember Lasso? How about Whale, Bump, or Aux? Well, the latest experimental app from Facebook is a Pinterest-like app called Hobbi.
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At this point, we’re all crossing our fingers that the dying star Betelgeuse will hurry up and explode already, because who doesn’t love a good show? The red giant star (visible in the constellation Orion) has been growing dimmer since late last year, leading many to speculate it could soon go supernova. Scientists operating the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope have released new images of the supergiant star—and yep, it looks weird.
Congressional Budget Office: Democratic paid leave bill would cost more than expected, leaving a shortfall
Democratic legislation to provide universal paid family and medical leave will wind up costing taxpayers more than expected, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
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US warns Europe: Huawei would allow China to steal data of entire Western populations
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Trump 'wasn't bothered' by Barr criticism of tweets
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Trump considers banning aides from calls with foreign leaders
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Democrats introduce resolution seeking resignation of White House adviser Stephen Miller
Two Democratic lawmakers took action calling for the resignation of White House adviser Stephen Miller.
Five cities testing people for coronavirus when they have flu symptoms
Five U.S. cities have begun testing people with flu-like symptoms to see if they might instead have the new coronavirus that originated in China, a sign that officials think cases of the virus may be seeping into the country despite screening at airports.
Consulting firms lead recruitment at IIM Bangalore
The lateral and final placements for the PGP Class of 2018-20 of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) saw 518 offers, leading to all 428 students who appeared for placements being placed over three interview days.
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This highly rated massage gun is only $100 on Amazon
This Apollo Kinetics Pulse Massage Gun is only $100 on Amazon when you click the on-page coupon—yet this super-cheap option earns 4.8 stars across 219 user reviews.
Marakkar a dream come true: Manju Warrier
Manju recalled that she was called to star in Priyadarshan-Mohanlal duo’s Chandralekha (1997) and regretted not being able to do it due to various factors.
Jagan Mohan Reddy illegal assets case: CBI files counter affidavit against Andhra Pradesh CM
The CBI filed counter affidavit before the Telangana HC, who is dealing with 11 petitions filed by Jagan seeking to quash the order of the CBI court and dispense with his personal appearance.
Openers fail; Hanuma Vihari, Cheteshwar Pujara come to rescue on Day 1 of warm-up game
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Eight-phase panchayat bypolls in Jammu and Kashmir to be held in March 2020
Of the 11,639 vacant panch seats, 11,457 seats are in Kashmir and 182 in Jammu and of the 1,011 vacant sarpanch seats, 887 are in Kashmir and the remaining 124 in Jammu.
Jaguar Land Rover launches new discovery sport
The desirability of the exterior design continues into the cabin. The refined interiors lend a sense of calm, as one enters the vehicle.
China's virus crackdown leaves millions working at home
The government extended the Lunar New Year holiday to keep factories and offices closed. Cinemas, temples and other tourist sites were shut down to prevent crowds from forming.
TN budget 2020-21 highlights: State's economy was strong despite global slowdown, says OPS
Tamil Nadu achieved growth of 8.1 per cent in 2018-19, says Deputy Chief Minister O Paneerselvam in his state budget speech.
TSMC becomes first Taiwan individual stock added to Global Islamic Indexes
Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing giant expects more business opportunities from Middle East
Taxi driver confirmed as Okinawa’s first Wuhan coronavirus case
Woman might have transported Diamond Princess passenger.A female taxi driver believed to have transported a passenger of the Diamond Princess cruise liner was confirmed Friday (Feb. 14) as the first case of Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) in the popular Japanese tourist destination of Okinawa.
Philippines scraps coronavirus Taiwan travel ban
Manila says Taiwan had imposed strict measures against spread of Wuhan virus
McDonald's fans bulk buy Big Mac sauce but encounter expiry date issues
Fans have been left in a frenzy over the new sauce - but it needs eating up quick
Showcase Cinemas launch 'swapcorn' box for couples who like different flavour popcorn
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Airbus fined €3.6bn for global bribery scandal
One of Bristol's biggest firms used bribes to stack the decks in its favour and win contracts around the globe
Bristol Rovers boss Ben Garner remains focused on long-term project despite winless start at the Gas
The Gas boss is not panicking despite going 11 games without a win.
Mayor Marvin's pledge to make Bristol a 'City of Hope'
Marvin Rees is standing for a second term
First look inside new flagship Patagonia store on Bristol's Park Street
It's only the second standalone Patagonia shop in the UK
Boomtown Festival unveils ambitious plan to 'plant one million trees this year' - with your help
'We want to inspire individuals to work together to create positive social and environmental change'
Opposition councillors launch bid to block planned Temple Island redevelopment
Labour group responds by saying it is an attempt to 'chase headlines, stall new jobs for Bristolians and delay much-needed new affordable housing'
Tax reform, policy uncertainties to cause oil drop in Nigeria, WoodMac warns
A new report by consultancy firm, Wood Mackenzie, has disclosed that Nigeria’s crucial energy sector could experience a 35% decline in oil output.
Mobility in Africa, breaking new grounds
As Africa enters a technology revolution, the pace of urbanisation will increase, and the ever-pressing issue of mobility will increase with it.
FIRS boss, Nami discloses why FIRS failed to meet revenue target under Fowler
The reasons why the FIRS failed to attain its tax revenue projections under former Executive Chairman, Babatunde Fowler, has been disclosed.
CBN condemns receiving foreign currency in transfers
CBN has lamented the rate at which international money transfers are done in foreign currencies by Nigerians, saying it is detrimental to naira.
FG shares N8.15 trillion with states, others in 2019
N8.15 trillion of the Federation Account distributions was reportedly shared by the Federal, States and Local Governments in 2019.
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Here's everything we know about the gameplay for RPG shooter Outriders
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Xbox Insiders can be the first to preview Obsidian's Xbox exclusive, Grounded
Xbox Insiders can get a first look at Obsidian's Xbox exclusive, Grounded. A news post over on Obsidian website is pointing people towards signing up to the programme.
Bleeding Edge and West of Dead Betas start today — will you be playing?
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Boris Johnson's Scotland-Ireland bridge branded `waste of money' by SNP Transport Secretary
Boris Johnson's proposed bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been branded a "vanity project" by Scotland's Transport Secretary who called for the £20 billion  cost to be spent elsewhere.
'It transforms lives' - Scotland's first medical cannabis clinic set to open
Plans for the first clinic to prescribe medical cannabis have been revealed.
Standard Life Aberdeen boss Keith Skeoch confirmed as new chair of Investment Association
Standard Life Aberdeen chief executive Keith Skeoch has been appointed as the new chairman of the Investment Association (IA), whose members manage some £7.7 trillion of assets.
Storm Dennis: Scottish weather warning upgrades to amber with 'danger to life'
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to blast the country for the remainder of this week as storm Dennis hits.
Peugeot offers new EV and hybrid buyers sixth month’s free charging
Peugeot is offering buyers of any of its new electric or plug-in hybrids six months of free public charging. The deal, being run in conjunction with the Polar network, coincides with the launch of Peugeot’s hybrid range – which includes the 3008 SUV, 508 and 508 SW – and the arrival of the all-new, all-electric […]
Jackson Carlaw wins Scottish Tory leadership race to succeed Ruth Davidson
Jackson Carlaw is the new Scottish Tory leader after winning the contest to replace Ruth Davidson today.
Storm Dennis: Scottish weather warning upgrades to amber with 'danger to life'
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to blast the country for the remainder of this week as storm Dennis hits.
Jackson Carlaw: Scottish Tories are the alternative to SNP 'failure', says new leader
The Scottish Conservatives will be a clear alternative to Nicola Sturgeon and her "morally and politically bankrupt" Scottish Government, new leader Jackson Carlaw has vowed.
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Tesla priced its second offering of stock at $767 apiece Friday.
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Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike is growing the Signal Foundation and adding new features to the app thanks to a big investment.
Apple Shipped Just 2.6 million HomePods During the 2019 Holiday Quarter
Apple Shipped 2.6 Million HomePods during the last three months of 2019, leaving it a long way behind its competitors, especially Amazon.
Free delivery, free food and discounts: local eateries fight plunging business amid coronavirus fears, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - F&B brands Business Insider spoke to said they were adopting new measures to attract customers, mainly centred around delivery and discounts.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The World Bank called the bonds "a momentous step" in curbing disease, while a public health expert deems them "inappropriate and ineffective.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
World Bank questions Uganda’s growth with no jobs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Bank has said Uganda should ask hard questions on why the country is growing but not creating enough jobs and people incomes remain stagnant. In the Economic update for Uganda launched on Thursday, the international lender said Uganda’s level of per capita income – that is money …
MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has directed the Minister of Education Janet Museveni to appear before Parliament and explain steps taken on the MPs resolution to halt the implementation of the new revised lower secondary curriculum. MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament. …
Kiir says will not change position on 32 states
Juba, South Sudan | AFP | South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Friday dismissed international calls for compromise with his foes to break a deadlock that threatens a ceasefire in their six year war. Kiir and rebel chief Riek Machar are under increasing pressure to resolve their differences by February 22 and form a unity …
Traders suspend imports from China
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders who import most of their goods from China say they have been unable to send money for goods or fly to China as most factories supplying them are closed due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. This will likely have an impact on the prices of most of the …
Aerial locust spray unsustainable- Expert
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government’s proposal to use aerial spraying against desert locusts is unsustainable, an official from the Desert Locust Control Organization for East Africa, DLCO- EA has revealed. Mehari Tesafayohannes, the Chief Information and Forecasting Officer-DLCO-EA told local government leaders drawn from Acholi, Karamoja, Lango and Teso that the aerial spray …
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax
Paris, France | AFP | Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his own paying more to national governments. “We also want tax reform and I’m glad the OECD is looking …
Jay Bouwmeester received 'life-saving' treatment immediately after collapse, Blues GM says
The game was postponed to a later date.
Aldi is about to increase the price of its bag for life up to 15p
Stores in the Midlands will also scrap single-use produce bags
The Trump Administration vs. Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
Here’s the One Thing Not to Do on Valentine’s Day
Avoid the example of animals that practice semelparity and don’t murder your mate
Reform in Saudi Arabia: The Climate-Coffee Connection
The beans that power the kingdom’s coffeehouses, which are hotbeds of talk about social change, are threatened by diminishing water supplies
Exclusive: 2020 Maruti Dzire Facelift Launch Expected In April
2020 Maruti Dzire Facelift will get redesigned front bumper and the features list available in the top-end variants will be moved to mid-spec trims
‘Manmohini’ averts axe; ‘Yeh Teri Galiyan’ to go off-air on ZEE TV
ZEE TV is in revamp mode, with a number of schedule tweaks underway this month. Earlier, it was announced that ‘Manmohini’ will be going off-air due to undesirable numbers. However, it seems that the show has averted the axe and will shift to the slot currently taken up by ‘Yeh Teri Galiyan’. The changes come […]
Two of Ontario's biggest utilities form new company to create electric vehicle charging network
Two of Ontario's biggest utilities have formed a new company to create a province-wide fast-charger network for electric vehicles.
Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
MUNICH — Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
Asian market helps Manulife and Sun Life in latest quarters
Both companies have offices in Waterloo Region
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, accusing the company of a brazen scheme to steal trade secrets from competitors in America, federal prosecutors announced T
Enbridge raises bets on U.S. Gulf Coast LNG, reports higher Q4 earnings
Calgary-based Enbridge Inc. is raising its bets on the growing liquefied natural gas export sector on the U.S. Gulf Coast by buying the pipeline that would supply the proposed Rio Grande LNG export facility.
CPP Investment Board posts 3.6 per cent rate of return for its third quarter
TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a return of 3.6 per cent during its most recent quarter, after expenses. Net assets for the Toronto-based fund manager grew to $420.4 billion as of Dec. 31, up from $409.
CREA reports home sales up 11.5 per cent compared with a year earlier
OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales rose 11.5 per cent in January compared with a year earlier to reach the highest sales figures for the month in 12 years, even as new listings remain constrained.
Canadian officials helping in Japan after 12 Canadians contract virus on ship
MUNICH — Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canadian health workers are assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contracted the novel coronavirus while on a cruise ship.
US retail sales up a modest 0.3% in January
WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales rose a modest 0.3% in January, a slight improvement over December, as unseasonably warm weather boosted sales at hardware stores and furniture stores.
Canopy Rivers swings to loss, withdraws guidance on industry headwinds
TORONTO — Canopy Rivers Inc. says it swung to a loss in its third quarter of 2020 and has withdrawn its full-year guidance over multiple headwinds in the cannabis industry. The venture capital arm of Canopy Growth says it had a net loss of $2.
Indian Overseas Bank to focus on MSME-lending: CEO
Laying more focus on the MSME segment, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) will increase its lending to the sector from ₹31,000 crore at present to ₹50,000 crore in a couple of years from now, said a top offi
Open to bringing tweaks to budget and take steps beyond it, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Experts tell the Finance Minister that a Budget proposal could affect the demand for REITs and InvITs in India
Novel coronavirus situation under control: Health Secretary
States such as Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim bordering Nepal whave been asked to strengthen the disease surveillance
Pfizer Q3 net profit up 5 per cent to ₹139 cr
Drug firm Pfizer Ltd on Friday reported a 5.39 per cent rise in net profit to ₹139.06 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. The company had posted a net profit of ₹131.94 crore for the corres
AGR fallout: Telecom tariff may go up by 20-25%
Telecom tariffs may go up by 25 per cent, as operators try to recover the money they will pay out for settling the dues related to Adjusted Gross Revenue. The SC order directing the telecom companies
India needs urgent structural reforms: IMF
India urgently needs more ambitious structural and financial sector reform measures and a medium-term fiscal consolidation strategy due to the rising debt levels while ensuring a more accommodative fi
Reliance Retail fastest growing globally: Deloitte
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Retail has topped the list of ‘50 Fastest-growing retailers globally between FY2013-2018’ in the Deloitte’s Global Powers of Retailing 2020 index. The Indian retailer had r
Costly onion, potato push WPI inflation to 3.1% in Jan
Both food, non-food articles inflation are expected to rise further, say experts
Forex reserves soar to record $473 b
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.701 billion to a lifetime high of $473 billion in the week to February 7 on account of the increase in foreign currency assets, according to RBI data. In t
YouTube TV to end in-app purchases by iPhone, iPad users next month
Apple device users can now subscribe to the service via web browser at a lower rate
Lakshmi Vilas Bank posts ₹334-cr loss in Q3
Our Bureau Private sector lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) posted a net loss of ₹334 crore in the third quarter of FY20 when compared to the ₹373-crore net loss recorded in the same period the previous
IRDAI to set up common electronic platform to settle health insurance claims
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is looking at setting up a common electronic platform for settling health insurance claims.The platform, which is expected to come
From March 2021, pharma firms marketing drugs will be held responsible for their quality
Currently, only the manufacturers are held liable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Only 2,200 professionals in India disclosed annual income above ₹1 crore
I-T Dept shares data on income tax returns for 2018-19 via tweets
Mining ban has shaved ₹7,000 crore off Goa’s economy, says report
Ban has severely impacted jobs, says CMIE report
Air India sale expected in first half of next fiscal: DIPAM Secretary
The deadline for submitting the EoI is March 17
Renault reports first net losses in decade for 2019
Renault also took a hit from a decline in the financial contribution of a likewise struggling Nissan
Goods exports dip 1.6% to $25.97 b in Jan; trade deficit at $15.17 billion
Coronavirus outbreak, persisting protectionism add to exporters’ woes
Textile industry told to diversify to polyester to boost exports
Ravi Capoor, Secretary (Textiles), has urged the industry to diversify to polyester textile products to boost exports.His advice follows the government’s decision to abolish anti-dumping duty on P
India must focus on skill-based education
Initiating vocational training at the school level will make young people employment-ready and also boost India’s competitiveness
ONGC net profit falls 50% to ₹4,152 crore in Q3
ONGC has reported a ₹4,151.63 crore standalone net profit for the third quarter of financial year 2019-2020. This is 49.75 per cent lower than the ₹8,262.7 crore profit reported in the comparable quar
Despite swelling revenue deficit, Tamil Nadu presents a tax-free Budget
Drop in Centre’s share causes strain
BPCL standalone profit zooms to ₹1,261 crore in Q3
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) reported a standalone net profit of ₹1,260.63 crore in the October to December of FY20 from ₹495.14 crore a year ago mainly on the back of a margina
Day Trading Guide for February 14, 2020
Given below are supports and resistances for Nifty 50 futures and seven key stocks that can help in your intra-day trading:₹1241 • HDFC BankS1S2R1R2COMMENT1227121312551270Fresh short positions can be
Ho Ching: “Now is not the time to relax yet!” referring to slower spread of Covid19
Ho Ching: “Now is not the time to relax yet!” referring to slower spread of Covid19
After Lawrence Wong announces ‘strong package’ in Budget 2020, netizens respond with wishlist
After Lawrence Wong announces ‘strong package’ in Budget 2020, netizens respond with wishlist
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New Helen Clark Foundation Report Urges Capital Gains Tax
A new report into New Zealand's shortage of affordable housing has called for a capital gains tax.
New CEO Appointed For Harraways
Mr Scott is also pleased to advise that Mr Henry Hawkins has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Henry brings a wealth of local and international experience, and knowledge of the food manufacturing sector to the Company. Harraways is fortunate to have him in this role as it embarks on its continuing journey of growth, supplying quality products to both the local and export markets.
Datacom Announces Appointment Of New Chair
Datacom Group is pleased to announce Tony Carter’s appointment as the new chair of the board following the retirement of current chair, Craig Boyce.
The OCR Should Be Cut
The Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee releases its next Monetary Policy Statement and Official Cash Rate (OCR) decision next Wednesday – the first we’ve heard from them since November.
ALRANZ Welcomes Select Committee Report
ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the Abortion Legislation Select Committee’s report, released today.
Out In The Park, Saturday 22 Feb 2020
Out in the Park, Wellington’s famous annual Queer Fair since 1986 is back once again, on Saturday 22 Feb 2020!
HKTDC Helps SMEs Amid Unprecedented Challenges
HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said Hong Kong has experienced unprecedented challenges over the past year, affecting the local political, economic and social landscape, as well as people's livelihood. Given that Hong Kong's economic outlook is already subdued because of the ongoing Sino-United States trade dispute, the weak global economy and the local social unrest over the past months, the impact of the current coronavirus outbreak could be higher than that of SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome) in 2003, further weakening demand in retail and catering and affecting the job market in the first half of this year.
Concentration Of CO2 Hits 416 Ppm - highest EVER daily average, but it still wont be breaking news
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit a record high Monday, a reading from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that elicited fresh calls from climate activists and scientists for the international community to end planet-heating emissions from fossil fuels and deforestation.
Fashion Fetishism, Surgical Masks And Coronavirus
Entering Singapore’s Changi Airport gives the visitor a glimpse of a mask fetish. Security guards wear it. As do the nurses and the various personnel who man cameras like anti-aircraft batteries, noting the approaching passenger in transit with due suspicion. The passenger, in turn, wishes to avoid showing anything that might be construed as a suspect symptom. Whatever you do, do not cough, splutter or sweat in nervousness. Best to wear a mask then: neither party can accurately gauge the disposition of the other.
Whangarei - Reduce Water Use By 20% To Delay Restrictions
If Whangārei residents can reduce their water consumption by 20 per cent they might keep the District’s water restrictions away for a few weeks yet.
Emergency Management Southland Keeping Watch On Weather
This is an official message from Emergency Management Southland.
JLL Reports Record Fourth-Quarter And Full-Year 2019 Results
NEW ZEALAND, 14 February 2020 – Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL) has reported outstanding operating performance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2019.
PSA Welcomes Increased Government Funding For Homeless Support
The campaign for housing justice is a key priority of the PSA, with members across the country reporting they struggle to afford rent or mortgage payments.
Founding Fathers’ Worst Nightmare: How Israel Normalized Foreign Meddling In US Elections.
In his 1787 farewell speech George Washington warned, “… foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government."
Elanco Seeks Clearance To Acquire Bayer's Animal Health Business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.
Misguided Attempts To Improve The Housing Situation
Today there have been calls to rehash the capital gains tax argument and restrict the ability for rental property owners to borrow funds. These are misguided calls.
New Report A Pathfinder For Affordable Housing
A report released today by LGNZ provides a roadmap for councils finding their way through the complex policy, regulatory and market tools available to help enable more affordable housing developments for New Zealanders.
Shearing Record Attempt In Australia
Young Australian shearer Ethan Harder’s childhood dream of becoming a World record holder is on the verge of reality with an attempt on the solo merino ewes record for eight hours southest of Perth on Saturday (February 15).
Rock Lobster Fishing Quota Feedback Sought
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals to allow rock lobster fishers to carry forward some or all of their uncaught Annual Catch Entitlement (ACE) into the following fishing year, which begins in April 2020.
It’s Time To Kiss Oil Goodbye And Start A Healthier Relationship With Electric Transport
Valentine’s Day: it’s time to kiss oil goodbye and start a healthier relationship with electric transport, Mercury says.
Former Tropical Cyclone Uesi Update
ORC Duty Flood Officer Ellyse Gore:
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Crown And Moriori Sign A Deed Of Settlement
A Deed of Settlement agreeing redress for historical Treaty claims has been signed by the Crown and Moriori at Kōpinga Marae on Rēkohu (Chatham Islands) today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has announced.
Farmers Fear New Water Rules Could Push Them Under
William Beetham's attachment to the land he farms in the Wairarapa stretches back six generations. His family settled there in the 1850s and is regarded as one of New Zealand's farming dynasties. At one stage, the original 30-plus room Brancepeth station was the largest in the district. Beetham lives on a nearby farm and runs a beef and sheep business over the two properties. This is hilly land - baked dry and brown in the summer, but cold and wet in the winter. It is sandstone country, with easily eroded hillsides stretching down to a river - the Wainuiora - that runs along the valley. The family has been planting trees for years to keep the land from slipping.
E Tū: NZ First Photographs Deeply Worrying
Reports that coalition member New Zealand First took photographs of Stuff journalist Matt Shand and RNZ journalist Guyon Espiner meeting former New Zealand First president Lester Gray in Tauranga are deeply worrying.
Rental price indexes: January 2020
The rental price indexes measure the changes in prices that households pay for housing rentals.
Parcel of land likely to be returned to Māori at former gateway to Pink and White Terraces
On the western shores of Lake Tarawera, Tūhourangi Tribal Authority ancestors would welcome some of the Rotorua region's earliest tourists, taking them to Te Otukapuarangi - the Pink and White Terraces.
3 Anxiety-Related Disorders You Might Not Know About
Some psychological disorders fly under the radar, but they’re no less real for the people who suffer from them
BP Pledges to Go Carbon-Neutral—How Remains an Open Question
The oil major says it will eliminate or offset all its emissions—roughly equal to those of Australia—by 2050
Ringrose a doubt for rest of Six Nations, calf keeps Addison out again
The centre had been ruled out of the upcoming England match, but is doubtful for round five and six.
Let the Tiger roar: History likely to weigh heavy on racing's most perplexing success story
The handicapper has done Tiger Roar and Gigginstown no favours ahead of another Grand National bid, writes Johnny Ward.
Secret of faith: Agree to do before you hear God's demands
Understanding Torah and mitzvot is important, but must never be thought of as a condition.
Sovereignty immediately or as part of Trump's package?
Trump decrees: There is no free lunch.
New poll shows continued deadlock: 57 seats for left-Arab bloc, 56 for right-wing bloc
New Maariv poll shows continued deadlock, with left-Arab bloc topping right-wing bloc by one seat.
Japanese FM rejects Israel's request to remove Israeli nationals from 'coronavirus ship'
Israel asked that its passengers be allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined for coronavirus. Japan said no.
The 2 top British Jewish newspapers plan to merge but still publish separately
The two top British Jewish newspapers plan to merge in a move which will 'secure their financial futures.'
PM Netanyahu: March elections will decide whether we utilize or miss historic opportunity
PM Netanyahu promises: 'Israeli law will be applied in Judea, Samaria, and there won't be a Palestinian terror state.'
Liberman: 'I'll sit with Meretz, I won't sit with the Joint Arab List'
Yisrael Beytenu chair says he has no problem sitting with left-wing union, adds PM Netanyahu also asked Labor to join government.
Smart Speaker Market In The Q4, 2019. Amazon and Google Lead
The smart speaker market is still led by Google and Amazon due to the first-movers' advantages. Apple ranks sixth with its HomePod.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Series Sold Out In 1 Minute: Who Did Doubt?
The Xiaomi Mi 10 is the most powerful smartphone nowadays. The manufacturer has announced it took only 1 minute to sell out the first bunch.
Here is why the PlayStation 5 could cost you more than you expected
Here is why the PlayStation 5 could cost you more than you expected. The manufacturing price of the PS5 is about 450 dollars.
Xiaomi Launches Ningmei CR600 All-In-One Desktop Computer
Even in the field of all-in-one computers, Xiaomi has its own representetive, the Ningmei CR600. It is priced at 3199 yuan ($458).
Xiaomi Mi 10 / Pro To Benchmark Against Huawei Mate / P and iPhone
With the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 10 series, the company officially entered the high-end market. So it should struggle against the Huawe P/Mate and iPhone.
EU Threatens Israel: Annexing the Jordan Valley Will be Violent
The EU chooses to warn Israel against allowing Jews to live in Judea and Samaria rather than condemn Palestinian terrorism.
Cybercrime growing at speed of light - Pantami
The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has said cybercrime is growing at an alarming rate globally.
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Valentine's Day celebrations are on and, most fun spots are filled to the brim with people and tonnes of activities.
Gov. Oyetola presents N1.2bn bonds to retirees - Premium Times Nigeria
The governor says the welfare of the retirees is of paramount importance to his administration despite limited resources.
Bloomberg Misleads on Stop-And-Frisk
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg misleadingly stated that he “cut” the police practice of stop-and-frisk -- a policy that he “inherited” -- by “95%” by the time he left office as mayor of New York. There were nearly twice as many stops in his last year as mayor compared with the year before he took office.
Alexander McQueen Brand Kicks Off Fabric Donation Program at LFW
Some U.K.-based students will show final collections that employ Alexander McQueen fabrics at London Fashion Week.
British Fashion Council Partners With Fashion Zoo for China Amplification
The two entities will work together to launch LFW China Day, a schedule of Chinese designers showing in London from September 2021.
British Vogue Taps Amber Valletta as Sustainability Editor
This is a new position for the British title.
Weight loss is the best medicine for Perth nurse
'Miss Slinky' embraces new lifestyle
Plan to build home near Kilmarnock Park rejected by East Ayrshire Council
A number of objections have been lodged.
Perth ministers back American 'gay sin' preacher Franklin Graham
The group have asked for the decision to cancel the preacher's appearance to be reversed
Who had the best team outside of Glasgow in the past 25 years of Scottish Football?
We want to know who you think is the best side to have graced the Premiership in the last quarter decade.
South Scotland MSP calls for government crunch talks on the state of Ayrshire transport
Brian Whittle has called on the Scottish Government to get serious about improving the area’s road and rail links.
Criticism of company’s vehicle storage proposal
Claims it will only add to the “considerable strain” on local roads
Man kept 'in isolation' over coronavirus fears at Heriot-Watt University given all clear
The 'member of the Heriot Watt community' had been put in precautionary isolation after experiencing symptoms associated with the deadly Covid-19 virus.
Vehicle ploughs into front of bargain store B&M at Heathfield Retail Park in Ayr
The terrifying incident saw the wall of the discount store badly damaged.
Eco-friendly village 10k backs Woodland Trust to offset carbon footprint
An eco-friendly village 10k is aiming to build on its green credentials this year – by taking a more root and branch approach to sustainability.
Six-month extension for free parking pilot to be approved
Council bosses are due to give green light to a full calendar year of Free for Three in Paisley
Perth car parks card issue is set to be resolved
Machines at South Inch and Canal Street set to be back in business
Rover is currently in the care of the Dog Trust and needs a new home
Rover is just one year old and his carers say he is a very sweet and affectionate boy who loves making new friends with everyone he meets.
East Kilbride launch new manager hunt three months after Stuart Malcolm's Forfar exit
Interim boss Jim Paterson will remain in charge for now and has been invited to apply for the job.
Criticism of company's vehicle storage proposal in Grange
Perth and Kinross Council to consider application
The latest Borderlands 3 patch adds a ton of bug fixes, finally catches Stadia version up with the rest
There's two sets of big Borderlands 3 changes going on this week. One side has to deal with the Broken Hearts event, which runs through February 20 at 8:59AM PT. A different flavor of the Halloween event, you'll be gathering heart...
Love is in the air with the bachelors and bachelorettes of Rune Factory 4 Special
It was almost a year ago today that Marvelous announced it would be porting the wonderful Rune Factory 4 to Nintendo Switch as Rune Factory 4 Special. This remastered port will feature new artwork and cutscenes, a new opening video, a ...
SNK obscurity Sasuke vs. Commander returns on PS4 and Switch
Every once in a while, the retro fans over at Hamster bust out a title that really, really winds the clock back. This week's release is an excellent example, as one of SNK's first-ever games, Sasuke vs. Commander, returns on PS4 and Nintend...
Remember Neopets? They're back! In TV form!
If you're not as old as my grey bones, then you probably remember you once owned a Neopet. At least, I'm assuming that you did, I'm not really up on my early
The PlayStation 5 allegedly costs a minimum of $450 per unit to make, causing a price panic for Sony
It seems like everyone is holding their breath every time a new console is announced.
Here's the full Final Fantasy VII Remake opening movie
The time has finally come. You know a game is actually about to come out for real when it drops its opening movie. So look, anything can happen in two months (less than two months now, actually!). But it seems like Square Enix is actually p...
The sublime-looking Paper Beast reveals creative sandbox mode
During last December's stacked State of Play presentation, Sony dropped a trailer for a strange and esoteric-looking VR title, Paper Beast. Now developer Pixel Reef is peeling back the layers on this stylistic release, with a new trailer sh...
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled has one last Grand Prix
Eight Grand Prix events down, one to go. In a blog post today, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled developer Beenox announced that while it's not done adding content, the next Grand Prix will be the last. Going forward, Beenox plans to keep CTR ...
Control might be coming to next-gen consoles
We're due a pair of Control expansions in 2020, but that might not be the extent to which we see the game supported in the future. A curious line from Remedy Entertainment's 2019 fiscal report suggests that it might see a wider release...
Applying the poisson distribution to soccer betting
There is simply no denying that sports betting is reaching an all-time, especially in the States. Sports betting is an activity that has been legal in a number ...
Mnangagwa attends Gukurahundi meeting in Bulawayo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa attended a meeting with Matabeleland Forum on Friday to discuss the Gukurahundi genocide that took place in the 1980s. The meeting ...
Zimbabweans ready for Kasukuwere to lead them
Inflation in Zimbabwe has gone past the 500% mark, while salaries remain stagnant. A number of households are currently living below the poverty datum line and ...
Warren Buffett just lost $1 billion in 2 days after Kraft Heinz disappointed again
Warren Buffett lost more than $US1 billion this week after Kraft Heinz stock plummeted 11% in two days.
The PlayStation 5 could cost as much as $470 as Sony reportedly struggles to keep the cost of parts down
Sony is struggling with growing manufacturing costs driving up the cost of its next-generation console the PlayStation 5,Bloomberg reports.
Working from home changes your sex life and relationship — here's how to make sure the change is positive
Could working from home help the birds and the bees, ahem, get busier? Most people seem to think so.
'A smart move': Here's what 4 Wall Street analysts are saying about Tesla's $2 billion common stock offering
Tesla announced on Thursday plans to raise $US2 billion in funds through a common stock offering.
The casino hub of Macau will give residents money to keep its economy going during the coronavirus pandemic
Macau will give permanent residents 2.2 billion patacas, equivalent to $US274.9 million, to boost its economy once the deadly coronavirus outbreak subsides, according to officials.
'Almost a mass psychosis': Tesla's 250% stock rally makes no sense, Bob Lutz says
Bob Lutz has no idea why Tesla stock has rocketed more than 250% in six months.
Lush is selling bath products that look like avocados and sunny-side-up eggs for Easter
Spring might be weeks away, but Lush is already preparing for the sunny season.
Tesla raises $2 billion in secondary stock offering priced at $767 a share — 5% below where it's trading now
Tesla will sell 2.65 million shares of common stock for a price tag of $US767 a share, the company announced Friday. That’s a 4.6% discount on Thursday’s closing price.
Dispensed: What to expect out of biotech M&A, Medicare Advantage enrollment in 2020, and what comes next for the DNA-testing industry
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Apple is checking customers' temperatures at its stores in Beijing because of the coronavirus outbreak
Apple is checking its customers’ temperatures before they enter its stores in Beijing after reopening some stores amid the coronavirus outbreak in China.
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being
A group of unique bondholders will either reap massive profits or lose hundreds of millions of dollars as the coronavirus outbreak escalates.
Warren Buffett loves using Valentine's Day to explain why See's Candies is his 'dream business'
Warren Buffett loves using Valentine’s Day to explain why See’s Candies is his “dream business.“
NATO Chief Urges Intra-Afghan Talks
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview with TOLOnews on Thursday at the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, said that the only thing that can create conditions fo
NATO Chief Urges Intra-Afghan Talks
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview with TOLOnews on Thursday at the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, said that the only thing that can create conditions fo
Compal Flex Book is a foldable tablet with a laptop dock
Dell unveiled a concept tablet with a foldable OLED display at CES in January, and Lenovo promised to actually bring one to market later this year. Meanwhile Taiwanese manufacturer Compal has unveiled a Flex Book design that combines elements of a foldable tablet and a 2-in-1 laptop. At first glance the Flex Book looks like a […]
Alex Aja Traps Noomi Rapace in Contained Thriller ‘O2’
Prometheus star Noomi Rapace, who was also just attached to the revenge thriller The Thicket as a violent killer, will star in an Alex Aja-produced thriller O2, which will reteam the French filmmaker with P2, Amityville: The Awakening and Maniac director Franck Khalfoun. “The pic centers on a woman who wakes up in a cryogenic […]
‘Last Year’ Introduces New Map, New Features in Latest Update
Elastic Games have given fans of their asymmetric multiplayer game Last Year a treat with a massive new update to the game, adding a new map and more. The first in the “Afterdark” series of Forest Maps is The Sawmill. The map is unique in that it introduces a brand-new mechanic: Environmental Kills! Between sawblades […]
‘Half-Life: Alyx’ Launches March 23rd on Steam
Valve has given fans a Happy Valentine’s Day with the announcement that Half-Life: Alyx finally has a release date. The VR-required return to the Half-Life universe will launch for PC via Steam on March 23 for $59.99. Alyx will support Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest with PC and link cable, and Windows […]
Brahms Delivers Many Rules…and Threats in First ‘The Boy II’ Clip [Video]
STX Entertainment is heightening the mystery behind Brahms: The Boy II with this brand new clip in which Katie Holmes finds her son’s notebook that’s filled with terrifying sketches that spell out the rules, and make many, many threats. As John Squires previously explained, “The first film had revealed that the doll was just an […]
Indigenous Brazil: Claudia Andujar and the Yanomami struggle
Photographic representations of the indigenous populations of the Amazon rainforest have often been limited to journalistic or anthropological images. Yet one artist and activist took a more intimate…
Dating apps see exponential growth over past eight years
With romance in the air this Valentine's Day, dating apps like Tinder are racking up huge numbers. We take a closer look. But first, Chinese tech giant Huawei is targeted with a new indictment in the…
'People are suffering': French doctors cite funding, staff shortages in public hospitals
French public hospitals have been hit by walkouts for more than 10 months. Outside the Hôpital Saint-Louis in Paris, pasted messages attest to rising anger and concern among medical staff, who say th…
Exiled Turkish novelist Asli Erdogan acquitted in terror trial
A Turkish court on Friday acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan on charges of membership of an armed terror organisation.
‘The English have landed’: France finally starts lifting menstrual taboo
The French are world-leaders when it comes to coining euphemisms for women’s periods, including one derived from the Battle of Waterloo. Spurred on by a new generation of female activists, they are f…
French politicians outraged after sex tape ends Paris mayoral bid for Macron ally
Rivals from across France's political spectrum joined in a chorus of alarm and dismay Friday, and warned that French democracy is in danger after an online leak of sexual images led an associate of F…
White House 'disappointed' in China's virus transparency
The United States feels let down by a lack of transparency from China over the coronavirus crisis, a senior White House official said Thursday.
China's Xi pledges to minimise impact of virus
BEIJING: China will definitely be able to minimise the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and will maintain the development momentum of its ...
COVID-19: No plans to close schools yet, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung; focus is on raising hygiene standards
SINGAPORE: Schools will remain open for now, said Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Feb 14), responding to calls from parents for ...
Asian shares aim for second week of gains amid virus scare
Global shares eased on Friday, as investors were spooked by a sharp rise in the number of coronavirus cases in China this week while oil prices ...
Coronavirus scare leaves China's empty restaurants selling off stocks
Wang Chuanchao shuttered his restaurant in central Beijing three weeks ago as the scare over the coronavirus epidemic in country kept customers ...
Coronavirus-hit Hong Kong says 'I love you' with face masks, not flowers
Hong Kong's flower markets are lamenting dismal Valentine's Day sales as the city battles the deadly coronavirus outbreak, with admirers joking ...
European shares hit record even as coronavirus shows no signs of peaking
Stock markets across the world ticked higher on Friday, even as investors debated whether China's coronavirus outbreak would cause long-lasting ...
KLM apologizes after airliner crew's coronavirus toilet note sparks outrage in South Korea
KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM , offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean ...
Boeing to extend labor contract with engineer's union by four years
U.S. planemaker Boeing Co said it has agreed to a tentative deal with its engineers' union to extend its labor contract by another four years.
Renault cuts dividend, slices profit goal for 2020
French carmaker Renault warned that auto demand remained volatile, cut its dividend for 2019 and set a lower operating margin goal for 2020, a ...
PSG replace Man City as most financially powerful club: report
French champions Paris St Germain have overtaken Manchester City as the most financially powerful club in world football, the annual Soccerex ...
Paucity of leadership led to ball-tampering misconduct, believes Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting believes the retreat of experienced players left a vacuum in Australian cricket, causing a leadership catastrophe which led to the ball-tampering scandal. Ponting further says that he was worried that there would be a void left with experienced players not being able to say ‘no’.
VIDEO | Australia’s Jona ‘Ronaldo’ Watts comes up with outrageous kick to inflict improbable run-out
Over the years, we’ve seen cricketers showcase their football skills and even inflict run-outs through it, albeit from a close range. However, in a one-of-a-kind run out, Australia’s Jona Watts went all Ronaldo as he came up with a pin-point kick from short-cover to inflict an outrageous run-out.
Reports | South Africa drops out of Pakistan T20I series due to workload issues
CSA postponed their three match T20 series in Pakistan following their India tour citing players' workload as the boards are yet to find a spot for it in the very busy international calendar. SA who are currently hosting England will play 3 ODIs and T20s with Australia before touring India for ODIs.
Reports | PSG to offer Kylian Mbappe £41 million per year amidst Real Madrid interest
Paris Saint-Germain are set to offer French superstar Kylian Mbappe a £41 million per year contract in order to keep the 21-year-old at the club. The 2018 World Cup winner has been heavily linked with a move away after he rejected PSG’s first attempt at extending his current contract beyond 2022.
IND vs NZ | Sometimes even magical figure of 100 is not enough, feels Mayank Agarwal
Opener Mayank Agarwal shared that his hunger for runs drives him to convert his hundreds into big scores, something he seems to be flawless in. Recalling his memorable Test partnerships, Agarwal chose one with Pujara in Australia and second with Rohit at home, two distinctly different knocks.
Glen Johnson suggests Anfield could be great for reported Liverpool target Jadon Sancho
Glen Johnson believes that Liverpool could be the best destination for Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho amid reported widespread interest in him. The England international has been tearing it up in the Bundesliga this season, as well as helping his team reach the last-16 of the Champions League. According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool have […]Glen Johnson has suggested that reported Liverpool target Jadon Sancho should pick a move to Anfield amid widespread interest.
Andy Robertson talks about playing through the pain for Liverpool this season
Robertson says the winter break has helped but he has been carrying an injury.Robertson says the winter break has helped but he has been carrying an injury.
Kurt Zouma provides reminder of Jose Mourinho’s brutal honesty
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has provided an insight into the management style of Jose Mourinho, recalling a time when he brutally told him he was ‘rubbish’. The Portuguese is managing Tottenham Hotspur these days and so far, it’s been a fairly uncontroversial and unproblematic start. Results have been OK, and there has been little sign […]Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has told a story about Jose Mourinho where he told him he was 'rubbish', which should serve as a reminder for Tottenham's stars.
Wolves manager Nuno Santo opens up on his contract situation at Molineux
The Wolves boss is relaxed about his future but says talks have not started over a new deal.The Wolves boss is relaxed about his future but says talks have not started over a new deal.
Portfolio Protection: Time Will Come When Silver Shines Brighter
This precious metal has constantly lagged behind gold, but everybody knows perfectly well the time will come when silver shines brighter.An unexpectedly long bullish market should eventually end. Havi
Construction Activity Can Signal When Credit Booms Go Wrong
The risk of a bad boom- where a rapid credit growth episode is followed by a financial crisis or subpar economic growth -increases when there is also a boom in house prices.We find that signals from c
Transocean February 2020 Fleet Status Report Analysis
Transocean publishes its new fleet status report.The report contains a number of developments, but most of them have been reported before.There's still absolutely no light at the end of the tunnel for
Tactical Asset Allocation Views (February 2020)
China and the rest of Asia are likely to see the most pronounced decline in growth for Q1 2020, as economic activity is disrupted from quarantines, factories shutdowns and canceled transportation serv
Valaris February 2020 Fleet Status Report Analysis
Valaris releases its new fleet status report.There is a number of developments on the floater front, but jobs remain short-term in nature.The company also announces several rig retirements.
This 6% Yield Is Not Fat, It Is Just A Little Husky
Husky Energy has delivered one of the worst returns among the Canadian large cap energy space.At the core of the issue is the fat capex which prevent meaningful free cash flow generation.We examine th
Alnylam: RNAi Treatment Sales And Pipeline Excite But Profitability A Concern
Alnylam is chiefly responsible for a resurgence amongst RNAi based drug developers after Onpattro - a treatment for hATTR amyloidosis - was approved by FDA in August 2018.The drug achieved sales of $1
United Bancorporation Of Alabama: Annual Update On Alabama's Southern Banking Belle
United Bancorporation of Alabama has exceeded most of our expectations over the last two years. The company's operating performance has benefited from some nonrecurring items, especially awards relate
Yamana Gold: I Stay Bullish After Q4 Report
Yamana Gold reports Q4 2019 results.Higher gold prices lead to significant cash flow generation.Should gold stay at current levels, the company will have the capacity to further increase the dividend
Politics And The Markets 2/14/20
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Dip In TrustCo Bank's Price Provides Opportunity
Earnings are expected to be unchanged in 2020 due to flat growth in net-interest income. Further, increase in non-interest income is likely to be countered by provisions charge.Quarterly dividend is e
Momo: Cheap By Any Metric
MOMO is a fast growth, Chinese tech company with a gigantic addressable market that is priced like a value stock.MOMO is cheap compared to other dating app/site companies and other Chinese social medi
Exxon Mobil: A Great American Company With A 5.66% Dividend Worth Investing In
Exxon Mobil has increased its dividend for 37 consecutive years and with yields closing in on 6% it is an income lover's dream.Exxon Mobil is positioning itself for the future as its recoverable resou
Ford Is In The Doghouse.
Ford is once again in trouble after a poor quarter, with the share price back around $8.The dividend is well covered and the stock looks cheap, but investor sentiment is strongly against this name.Inv
U.S. Dollar Rises On Continued Flow Of 'Safe Haven' Money
The recent rise in the value of the US dollar appears to be connected with the flow of risk averse monies seeking a safe haven investment.This is not a new factor for US markets as the country has rec
Falling Oil Prices An Economic Warning Sign
Global demand has already been falling for the last several months, and oil prices are sending warnings that market hopes for a global reflation are likely not a reality.Falling gasoline prices have h
Kinross Gold: Q4 Performance Puts The Company Back On Track
Kinross Gold reports Q4 2019 results.Higher gold price helps and the company delivers significant operating cash flow.Production guidance for the next year is slightly down from 2019 numbers, but Kinr
HubSpot: A Growth Stock For The Long Term
Shares of HubSpot rocketed up more than ~7% after the company reported Q4 results and released FY20 guidance.The company is also projecting continued strong ~25% y/y revenue growth in FY20.Perhaps mor
Retirement Advisor: Paying For Your Parents' Retirement (Podcast)
A new survey by AgeUp finds that people don’t know much about their parents’ finances and are worried they may have to kick in their own funds to sustain them.The MassMutual unit is offering deferred
Do Not Sell AT&T After The Share Price Rally
In view of the price increases, investors wonder whether AT&T is now overvalued.This question can be approached from different perspectives and the answer depends, as always, on personal strategy.And
HCB Financial: A Modestly Overvalued Bank
HCB Financial is a solid community bank serving an area in southwestern Michigan.A conservative loan portfolio, however, offsets a remarkably low cost deposit base to limit the company's net interest
Philips: High Margin Of Safety And A 10% IRR Make This Medical Imaging Play A Buy
Philips has transformed from an industrial conglomerate to a leader in several fields within the medical technology space.The company is a global leader in the oligopolistic medical imaging space.The
DBB: Coronavirus Already Priced In
DBB has experienced a tentative rebound since the start of February, after a sharp sell-off of 6% in January.Given the slowing pace of the spread of the coronavirus, macro fears, which surged in Janua
Dividend Growth Or Higher Yields, You Choose
If you're blinded by a high yield, FRT may not be for you. FRT offers a strong balance sheet, consistent dividend growth, and great management.REG trades a lower multiple of FFO than investors would e
Pluralsight: Playing The Value Game
Shares of Pluralsight plummeted nearly 10% after reporting fourth-quarter results, despite beating Wall Street estimates on the top and bottom line.Investors mulled an in-line revenue guidance for FY2
Sentiment Stays Afloat
The percentage of respondents reporting as bullish has risen to 41.33% from 33.87% last week.Bearish sentiment fell 8.82 percentage points to 26.4%.Neutral sentiment also ticked higher this week, risi
Coronavirus And Credit - A Perfect Storm
This article posits that the spread of the coronavirus coincides with the downturn in the global credit cycle, with potentially catastrophic results.The credit crisis was already likely to be severe,
2020 - A Close Look At What To Expect
As Q4-2019 earnings continue to push the US stock market higher, what should traders expect going forward in 2020?There are a number of things that could potentially disrupt foreign market expectation
Investors Continue To Look Past The Coronavirus
Tokyo was a notable exception in the Asia Pacific region, as the other major equity markets, like in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Australia, advanced. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose fo
Lumber Is Quietly Rising
Lumber has not followed crude oil and copper.An industrial commodity for construction.Rates in the U.S. favor new home building.Levels to watch in the lumber futures market.The futures are dangerous;
FTSE 100 CAPE Valuation And Long-Term Forecast
Over the last 30 or so years, the FTSE 100's CAPE ratio has averaged 18.4. The current value of 15.6 is obviously below that, so the FTSE 100 is cheap, right?Looking at CAPE data for multiple indices
Abercrombie & Fitch's Restructuring Is Attractive At The Current Price
While searching stocks in the US retail sector, we detected Abercrombie & Fitch fulfills many requirements to increase chances of a successful turnaround.One of them is the clear net cash position, wh
The Perils Of Late-Cycle Investing
It may well be that structured credit hedge funds constitute a sensible vehicle for riding the remaining bucks of the late bull and surviving the downturn when it arrives.Structured credit hedge funds
Bill.com: Material Deceleration On The Horizon
Bill.com reported its fiscal Q2 2020 results last week, beating top line estimates and reporting 50% year-over-year revenue growth.Despite an incredible report, revenue growth rates are expected to sl
Yamana Gold: Digging Into The FY-2019 Report
Yamana Gold reported FY-2019 production results, meeting both cost and annual production guidance, and is expecting similar operating metrics for FY-2020.The company raised its dividend yet again last
Some Potential Swaps To Consider (If You Own The Sell Fund)
RVI to OPP, MMT to EHI, CIK to DHY, FLC/PSF to FPF, DSL to DBL, EFR to BSL, BLW to VLT.The buy candidate is not necessarily a buy on its own but it's cheaper and we think better to own here than the s
Macy's: Closing Stores Is Only One Piece Of The Puzzle
M is closing 125 stores and cutting 2,000 corporate jobs.Cutting corporate costs is only the first step.M must get more throughput from remaining stores and rapidly grow online sales.Until it arrests
AutoNation - 2020 Is Shaping Up To Be A Good Year
AutoNation not only easily beat Q4/2019 earnings expectations, but was able to report strength across the board.The company saw higher margins, strong same-store sales and expects this to continue due
EXD: Still Showing Value Compared To The Other Similar Eaton Vance Funds
EXD is still not getting the same love as other Eaton Vance option funds.The strategy switch it embarked on is coming up on being deployed for almost one full year.We are seeing similar returns to its
Canopy Growth: Only Faint Positives
Canopy Growth beat consensus estimates for FQ3.The Canadian cannabis company still had a massive free cash flow loss of C$360 million.The stock has a fully diluted market cap of $8.4 billion and FY21
When The Facts Change
The coronavirus is a human tragedy, but the markets remain sanguine.A slowing of global growth is already factored into market expectations.Further central bank easing is expected to calm any market f
LogicBio: A Speculative Buy For Their GeneRide Platform Based Gene Therapies
LogicBio Therapeutics develops gene therapies to treat rare genetic diseases in pediatric patients with significant unmet medical needs.Their treatments, based on their proprietary GeneRide platform,
Future Industry Consolidation Could Be Good News For Macerich
On February 10, the shopping center REIT giant Simon Property Group announced it was acquiring a majority equity stake in Taubman Centers, Inc.Future consolidation in the industry could be good news f
ETF Deathwatch For January 2020
The ETF Deathwatch list decreased in size in January. Ten exchange-traded products were added to the list, and 23 funds were removed.The funds added in January were a mix of actively managed, internat
VC Deals: Sirius XM Buys SoundCloud Stake, Seats
Welcome to Seeking Alpha’s Venture Capital Deals of the Week. Follow this account and turn on the e-mail alert to receive VCDeals in your inbox on Friday afternoons. Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) Ventures and
Digital Turbine Is Likely To Catch A Second Wind
After a strong rally, consolidation set in, and the shares fell back to where they were in the summer of last year.However, we think the elements are in place for the company to recharge growth, drive
Frontline CEO Robert Hvide Macleod On Crude Tanker Markets (Podcast Transcript)
As part of the Virtual Tanker Forum, Value Investor's Edge Live hosted Robert Hvide Macleod, CEO of Frontline.Macleod discussed the dynamics of the crude tanker markets, their scrubber installation pr
Facebook - This Cash Machine Keeps On Spitting Out Money
Facebook's cash (and cash equivalents) balance keeps on increasing, exceeding the $50Bn mark (~$55Bn at year end 2020). This is fuelled by strong annual operating cash flow, which has now surpassed th
Cisco Remains Big Tech Laggard
Fiscal Q2 continues top/bottom line beat trend.Guidance in-line with expectations down meaningfully.Dividend raised by a penny.
The Peak Season For Cotton Prices Is Approaching
Cotton has moved lower from the mid-January high.A very volatile soft commodity - higher lows since 2000.China has weighed on the price of the fiber.Seasonality favors buying on dips over the coming w
Research Solutions, Inc. (RSSS) CEO Peter Derycz on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Research Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB:RSSS) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2020 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Peter Derycz - Chief Executive Officer & President Alan Urban - Chief Finan
Analyzing The Safety Of Goodyear's 5.4% Yielding Dividend
Goodyear Tire & Rubber has had a tough year with earnings contracting, and shares losing roughly half of their value.The company's dividend now yields 5.4% and is currently viable despite the near-ter
Airbus Orders Surge In January
Airbus has started the year on a strong note, with big orders for Airbus A220 and A320.Deliveries during were naturally weak during the month.Company targets 880 deliveries and has delivered 4% of tha
OPEC January Production Data
OPEC 14 crude oil production was down 509,000 barrels per day in January.OPEC announced a couple of months ago that Ecuador was leaving the cartel. However, it was still included in January's data.Ira
2 Well-Covered 8% Yields Below Call Value: DCP Midstream LP
DCP has two preferred issues with 12.92X distribution coverage in 2019.Both are below their $25 call value.DCP's 15%-plus common unit yield's coverage also is detailed.Earnings, growth projects, analy
Axfood And ICA 2019 Reports - Dividend Increases
In this article, we'll review both Axfood and ICA-gruppen FY19 results. Both companies increased their dividends for the year, albeit only in the 3-4% range.Both companies provided excellent FY19 perf
AT&T: When The Market Crashes
AT&T's 5.5% dividend yield is compelling, and the payments keep growing, but what happens when the market crashes?This article reviews the health of the business, valuation, risks, dividend safety, an
Treasury Market Flashes New Warning As Real Yields Go Negative
Real yields for key maturities in inflation-indexed government bonds (TIPS) have slipped into negative terrain lately.It comes as no surprise to learn that the 10-year TIPS rate is plumbing depths bel
What's Next For U.K. Car Manufacturing After Brexit?
A major plank of the economic argument to remain in the EU was that the U.K.'s highly integrated supply chains with the EU for industries like automotive and aerospace would be catastrophically impact
Range Resources: Leverage Risk Climbs Sharply
The credit line may not be available when the company most needs it.Cash flow in the third quarter dropped nearly 50% from the previous year.Fourth-quarter cash flow should continue the pattern of pro
Street's Most Famous Bear Worries Retail Investors Don't Appreciate Corporate Debt Risk
Albert Edwards gave an interview to Bloomberg this week, and much of the discussion centered around the risks embedded in investment grade debt.There's a ton of nuance to this discussion, and I want t
Not Time To Buy KLX Energy Services Holdings
Telling a story about a wealthy CEO and cyclicality is not enough to overcome facts on the ground.The entire oilfield sector faces real headwinds well into the future.Ongoing losses mean this company
Over three times as many litter fines issued in Drogheda as issued in Dundalk so far in 2020
Louth County Council
7 Bizarre Lawsuits Involving McDonald's
McDonald's has served billions of people over the decades. Every now and then, they get served themselves—with a lawsuit.
17 Celebrities We Hardly Recognize Without Their Iconic “Look”
Recently, The Weeknd changed his iconic dreadlock look with longer hair and a scruffy mustache to launch his latest album. Celebs tend to set a signature style to stay in the limelight that sets them apart from others. And we are so used to seeing them with their trademark look, that even a slight change makes them totally unrecognizable.
10+ Rich People Who Went Broke Talk About What Life After Bankruptcy Is All About
All of us face loss at some point in life: whether it is the betrayal of a friend or a significant other, the passing of a loved one, or financial trouble. While most people spend their energy earning money, others possess multimillion dollar wealth — but none of us are 100% protected from failure.
Single Moms Rock Child Rearing, According to Research
More and more women are considering raising a child on their own. In many countries, it’s possible for women to become pregnant without the help of a partner. However, there might be some concerns about the child growing up without 2 parents. But research says that mothers who are single by choice manage their parental responsibilities just as well as families with 2 parents do.
10+ Morning Hacks to Get Your Day Off to a Good Start
Cracking an egg in your morning coffee or adding a pinch of salt to it are actually just a couple of the many simple ways to help you get on your feet easier in the morning. Aside from being extremely tasty — since it takes away any of the bitterness — an egg in your coffee is also extremely helpful to start your day strong and full of energy.
What It Feels Like to Finally Be With Your Forever Love
True love comes to us when we least expect it and every couple’s experience is unique. We often confuse passion, sympathy, and affection with love. But people who’ve managed to find their one and only reveal that this feeling can’t be compared with anything else and you’ll know for sure when the right person has entered your life.
6 Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gifts (Bonus: They're Also More Sustainable)
Consider these six flower-inspired swaps this Valentine's Day.
Flash floods, hail, rain: Nightmare for Friday commuters
Hail, flash flooding and heavy rain are expected in Melbourne on Friday afternoon, just as commuters head home for the weekend.
Former Bellamy’s director Jan Cameron charged after ASIC investigation
Former Bellamy's Australia director Jan Cameron will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on criminal charges after an investigation by the Australian Former Bellamy's director Jan Cameron failing to disclose her full interest in the infant formula company when it listed on the ASX in 2014, according to the corporate watchdog.
Jetstar ground crew set for 24-hour strike
Jetstar passengers are set to face major disruptions around the country in the coming days as baggage handlers and ground crew plan a 24-hour strike over Jetstar baggage handlers and ground crew are set for a 24-hour strike over the Australian budget airline's current employment proposal.
De Blasio endorses former 2020 rival Sanders for president
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president, a move that puts de Blasio in a position to become a leading voice in opposition to Sanders’ newest rival, Mike Bloomberg, his predecessor in leading the nation’s largest city. De Blasio, an unabashed liberal who was elected in 2013, will campaign …
Man declared incompetent in San Francisco pier killing case
SAN FRANCISCO — A Mexican man who was acquitted of killing a woman on a San Francisco pier in a case that became a national flash point was found incompetent to stand trial Friday on federal gun charges. U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in a court order that a psychiatric evaluator had concluded …
Trump looks to rev up his base at Daytona 500
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is out to rev up his appeal with a key voting demographic — NASCAR fans — as he takes in the Daytona 500 on Sunday. NASCAR drivers may veer to the left during their trip around the oval racetrack, but their fans lean right, which helps explain the regularity with …
Multilingual robot waitress serves up fries in Afghan capital
Multilingual robot waitress serves up fries in Afghan capital
EOBI increases pension money from Rs 5250 to Rs 8500 per month
EOBI increases pension money from Rs 5250 to Rs 8500 per month
Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser
Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser
NAB court hears Chaudhry Sugar Mills reference
NAB court hears Chaudhry Sugar Mills reference
Factbox: Coronavirus forces delay of trade fairs and conferences
Factbox: Coronavirus forces delay of trade fairs and conferences.
Turkish President Erdogan's visit will produce far-reaching results: FM Qureshi
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Rising Stars & Celebrity MVP Odds; Updated 3-Point, Slam Dunk and Skills Odds
Got this press release yesterday: Unsurprisingly, Zion Williamson is the favorite to take home MVP honors in tomorrow night’s Rising Stars game. Ja Morant, the frontrunner for t…
Packers Facing Big Changes at Tight End
The Green Bay Packers head into this offseason with a lot of uncertainty at the tight end position. While we don’t yet know exactly what the roster will look like in 2020, the odds are that there w…
Namibia’s first lady pledges all her $3m wealth to charity
Namibia’s first lady, Monica Geingos, is promising to give away all her wealth, estimated at $3 million to charity when she dies. “I strongly believe that inheritance is one of the biggest drivers of inequality,” the first lady told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. “If I’m telling poor children that they must be well educated, have...
The Church of England issues apology to Blacks, others for racist acts
The Church of England is seeking to atone for looking the other way when certain ills were committed by the Church. At its General Synod, members voted to apologize for the Church’s past actions and to “stamp out all forms of conscious or unconscious racism.” Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that he was “ashamed”...
‘The Birth of a Nation’; the 1915 film screened at the White House depicting blacks as savages
D.W. Griffith’s 1915 film, The Birth of a Nation is considered as the birth of the American film industry. The film’s effect on the film medium and culture was so immense that that the repercussions are still felt in the lives of people of African stock. The film stands out on many fronts technically. It...
Becoming SA’s longest-surviving child born with HIV, here’s how Nkosi Johnson changed the world
“Care for us and accept us, we are all human beings. We are normal. We have hands. We have feet. We can walk, we can talk, we have needs just like everyone else. Don’t be afraid of us – we are all the same.” Those were the words of Nkosi Johnson at the opening event...
Belachew Girma, the African who laughs hours non-stop
“I am the world laughter master,” Belachew Girma noted about his prowess of laughing for hours on end. The Ethiopian holds the world record of ‘longest laughter’ after clocking three hours and six minutes of laughing incessantly. Having set his first unofficial world record at the Impossibility World Challenger Games in 2002, Girma has since...
Five popular African diaspora restaurants to try out anytime you are in New Jersey
It’s usually a challenge finding your way around town when you travel to a place you’ve never been to before. What makes this extra stressful is when you don’t have any immediate family and/or friends around to help make your stay a bit more convenient. Just as any other foreigner would do, looking for the...
Belarus Threatens To Tap Oil From Russian Pipeline
President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has said Belarus would start taking oil from a transit pipeline if Russia does not supply its neighbor with the required volumes of crude, the state news agency BelTA reports.
Afghan Affection: Kabul Embraces Valentine's Day
One of the foreign customs which has been embraced in parts of Afghanistan since the fall of Taliban in 2001 has been showing your love on Valentine's Day. In Kabul, flower and gift shops cater to the growing demand.
Not Too Sweet? 'Sugar Scandal' Rocks Lukashenka's Belarus
Four top executives in Belarus's once-lucrative sugar industry vanished without a trace. Two weeks later, President Alyaksandr Lukashenka announced they were being held by police on suspicion of masterminding what he suggested was the biggest scam the country has ever seen
Enjoy Florida strawberries to win gift cards or a weekend beach getaway
The Florida Strawberry Growers Association if offering you some great prizes if you indulge in the state's sweetest crop.
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
Michael Bloomberg leading Florida's Democratic Primary race, new poll says
Florida's Democratic Primary race has a new leader. According to St. Pete Polls, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is now leading the pack of Democratic candidates in Florida.
Polo G – “Go Stupid” (Feat. Stunna 4 Vegas & NLE Choppa)
The young Chicago rapper Polo G has a rare gift for bluesy, melodic, mournful takes on his hometown's drill sound. Last year's Die A Legend, my favorite rap album of 2019, was a heavy piece of work that burst with thought and feeling. And yet Polo G can also flat-out rap when he feels like it, and that's what he does on his new single "Go Stupid." He has company. "Go Stupid" is a summit meeting between three extremely hungry rappers who all had breakout years in 2019. On "Go Stupid," Polo G teams up with Stunna 4 Vegas, the frequent DaBaby collaborator from North Carolina, and the young Memphis insurgent NLE Choppa. All of them are young — Polo is 21, Stunna is 24, and Choppa is 17. And on "Go Stupid," all of them have energy. The song, which has no chorus, is just all three rappers ripping up a Mike Will Made-It/Tay Keith beat. It's fun as hell. In director Michael Garcia's "Go Stupid" video, all three rappers incite an unruly day at a high-school. It's the sort of cheesy, ridiculous
Universal Confirms That Nirvana, Beck, Soundgarden, Slayer, More Masters Were Damaged Or Destroyed In 2008 Fire
Last year, in a massive feature, the New York Times reported on a musical-history loss that had been kept largely secret. In 2008, a fire at the Universal Studios Florida lot raged through and devastated a warehouse where Universal Music Group had been keeping decades' worth of master recordings. Many thousands of those masters — irreplaceable high-quality original recordings of songs, both iconic and forgotten — were reportedly destroyed. Universal kept this quiet for more than a decade, never alerting the artists, who, at least in some cases, were the legal owners of those masters. And now Universal has been forced to admit to some of the damage done in that fire. According to Rolling Stone, Universal has filed documents admitting that master recordings from 19 artists were destroyed or damaged in the fire. This was part of the discovery process in a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of many of the musicians whose music was reportedly lost. The list includes some truly important
Boys Noize – “Girl Crush” (Feat. Rico Nasty)
Are we about due for a blog-house revival? It wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, would it? Alexander Ridha, the German DJ and producer who records as Boys Noize, came up in the that whole mid-'00s wave, and he's been working steadily ever since. He's also become a prolific collaborator — working with Frank Ocean on "DHL" and with Skrillex and Ty Dolla $ign on "Midnight Hour." Today, Boys Noize has a new single out, a collaboration with the festival-wrecking rap energy-bomb Rico Nasty. The combination makes sense, Rico Nasty's single greatest collaborator is Kenny Beats, a veteran of the EDM universe, and Boys Noize records often have the kind of trashy energy that she can project. But "Girl Crush," the new Boys Noize/Rico collab, isn't really a Rico Nasty song. She doesn't rap in it. Instead, she purrs about a girl she likes over a pulsing electro beat. It's not doing a lot for me right now, but I could imagine it going off late at night in a room where everybody is on cocaine.
Worriers – “Big Feelings”
Next month, the hearty and melodic punk band Worriers will follow up their great 2017 album Survival Pop with a new one called You Or Someone You Know. For this one, they worked with John Agnello, the veteran indie rock producer whose credits include albums from Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, Kurt Vile, and Waxahatchee. Worriers have already dropped the early tracks "PWR CPLE" and "Terrible Boyfriend," and today they've dropped another new one called "Big Feelings." Like so many other Worriers songs, "Big Feelings" is a sort of anthem about fumbling through the difficulties of being a human being and interacting with other human beings. It's also a big, charged-up midtempo jam with a very serious hook. It's funny how you can sound totally confident bashing out songs about not feeling confident at all. Worriers are heading out on tour soon with both Brian Fallon and John K. Samson, which makes a whole lot of sense, since the song gives off serious Gaslight Anthem/Weakerthans vibes. Those
SWMRS & Fidlar – “People” (The 1975 Cover)
The two punk bands teamed up for a rendition of the 1975's "People."
Microsoft's Windows Terminal: This is the final preview of its new command-line tool
Microsoft's Windows Terminal developers take a leaf from GNU terminal tmux.
Microsoft: Chromium Edge is about to get even faster, as these speed tests show
Microsoft's new speed benchmarks suggest it's no longer about Edge versus Chrome.
Medical triage? Deactivating landmines? Now you can train in VR
On the job training is a major problem when it comes to dirty and dangerous jobs like deactivating land mines. Is VR adequate?
Four data center spending trends you need to know
Data center spending is likely to be feast or famine as enterprises pull back and hyperscale cloud providers build out infrastructure only to hit pause and digest.
Why the iPhone 11 Pro Max is the best iPhone yet
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5G: 2020 is when it gets real, but not for everyone
Some countries are forging ahead with 5G, but some are already hitting hurdles, says Ericsson.
4 data center spending trends you need to know
Data center spending is likely to be feast or famine as enterprises pull back and hyperscale cloud providers build out infrastructure only to hit pause and digest.
MOBE ’six-figure income from home’ swindlers to pay FTC $17m, hand over tropical island real estate
21 steps, thousands of dollars, and the secret to easy cash was revealed.
How to charge 30, 50, or even 100 smartphones or tablets simultaneously
If you have a lot of devices to keep charged up, then this solution is far superior to using dozens of chargers.
LIFE HACK: You Can Chuck Yr Goon In The Soda Stream To Make Cheapo Sparkling Wine
Thanks to Reddit user Mashed Shrooms, I have just discovered that you can make cheap sparkling wine by putting goon in your Soda Stream.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is selling like hot cakes, sold out online in US
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has sold out online in the US. Its cheaper price tag and pocketable design maybe the reasons for its high demand.
Google Stadia: Everything you need to know (Update: Free tier likely postponed)
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JPMorgan Chase gives fintechs data access deal deadline
JPMorgan Chase has sent fintechs a letter warning that they will be cut off from retrieving customer information unless they sign up to a new data access agreement, according to Reuters.
A Segment of One: The new reality
Consumers now have access to all the information they need to define, compare and select the financial products and services that best serve their individual needs.
Bailed-out RBS to rebrand as NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland is calling time on its recent checkered past, rebranding as NatWest and setting out new goals to become a 'purpose-led bank' focused on enterprise, learning and climate.
SocGen invests in life assurance startup that offers cheaper premiums for fitness band wearers
Societe Generale has invested EUR1.1 million in a Czech online life assurance startup that offers discounts on premiums in return for a healthy lifestyle.
Dwolla co-founder Milne to step away from CEO role
Dwolla co-founder Ben Milne is quitting as CEO as the company embarks on a new "go to market" strategy.
Standard Chartered and Imperial College partner to tackle climate change
The bank will work with Imperial College Business School’s Centre for Climate Finance and Investment over four years to “uncover solutions that will help embed climate risk identification and management into financial decisions.”
Steam’s latest hit is a Diablo-like that spent 4 years in Early Access
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is the latest indie hit on Steam.
Sony struggling to set PS5 price after scarce components push cost to $450 – report
Sony is reportedly struggling to keep the cost of PS5 down.
Watch Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s completely remade opening cinematic
The opening cinematic for Final Fantasy 7 has been completely redone in the Remake.
Shenmue 3’s second DLC will release next week
The second Shenmue 3 DLC, Story Quest Pack, will be made available on February 18.
Incomplete and inadequate: Information lacking for seniors looking for assisted living
Assisted living facilities are one option for seniors. But finding clear and accurate information about them isn't easy.
AI algorithms intended to root out welfare fraud often end up punishing the poor instead
States are increasingly turning to machine learning and algorithms to detect fraud in food stamps, Medicaid and other welfare programs – despite little evidence of actual fraud.
Trump’s big bet on career and technical education
Will the White House plans to boost spending on career and technical education help today's teens land better jobs?
Well, impeachment didn’t work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
The Constitution provides Congress with plenty of tools to hold the White House to account. So what moves does the legislative branch have left?
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STORM DENNIS: It's going to get seriously wet and windy this weekend
While staying to the northwest of Ireland Storm Dennis will produce some wet and windy weather over Ireland this weekend.
Migos, Travis Scott & Young Thug Link For Futuristic "GNF" Video
"Give No Fxk."
The PlayStation 5 could cost as much as $470 as Sony reportedly struggles to keep the cost of parts down
PlayStation insiders said exactly where the company prices the PS5 will depend on where rival Microsoft prices its next-generation Xbox.
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I've spent 20 years as an elite matchmaker for the ultra-wealthy. Here's what playing cupid to millionaires is really like.
High-end matchmaker Samantha Daniels says millionaires expect her to develop "gold-digger radar" and deliver 7-star service.
'Master' song 'Oru Kutti Katha': Vijay's 'kutti' story about love takes the internet by storm within minutes
The fans of actor Vijay have been desperately waiting for the ‘Oru Kutti Katha’ single track from 'Master' since the announcement was made by the make
South Africa call off proposed Pakistan tour citing workload
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Why a Tea Party Patriots Founder Testified Again About IRS Bias
Americans may have forgotten how the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups in the Obama years, but many of the victims haven't. In 2013, the IRS unfairly held up applications from conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status. The agency has since offered its "sincere apology" and settled several financial settlements.
Top Dem Claims that New Report on Soleimani Did Not Include an Imminent Threat
Iranian terror leader Qassem Soleimani is dead, thanks to the leadership of President Trump. He ordered the airstrike that killed Soleimani last month after being briefed about the blood on his hands, as well as the blood that was about to be on his hands. According to U.S. intelligence, the terrorist was planning more attacks on Americans.
Rep. Keller Torches AOC's Fracking Ban Proposal
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Bernie Explains Why Being Labeled a Socialist Won't Hurt Him
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT) said he is not concerned of being labeled as a socialist from his opponents because the United States is already a "socialist society."
IGEA and GDAA to merge; will keep the IGEA moniker
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) and the Game Developers Association of Australia (GDAA) today announced their intentions to merge and function under the banner of the IGEA.
Snack World The Dungeon Crawl – Gold Review
The full title of Level-5’s Snack World, its latest property to receive a western release, really says it all. A name like Snack World The Dungeon Crawl - Gold, practically telegraphs that what follows will be a juvenile, derivative mess -- and that’s exactly what we get.
Apex Legends Valentine’s Day Rendezvous event on now
The Apex Legends Valentine's Day Rendezvous event is on now, offering the chance for romantic-themed items alongside the return of Duos mode.
Obtaining PAN card will be made simpler, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman made the comments during an interactive session titled 'Budget and Beyond' with professionals from asset management, wealth advisory, tax consultancy and other related industries at NITI Aayog
Tesla's Giga New York is poised to meet a critical workforce target
It appears that Tesla will be meeting its workforce goals in its Gigafactory New York facility, with the company reportedly only a few hundred workers short of its 1,460 target for April 2020. With this in mind, Tesla seems poised to meet its end of its deal with the state, avoiding a potential $41.2 million […]
Tesla may have quietly acquired a new lithium-ion battery cell startup in CO
Recent observations by active members of the Tesla community suggest that the electric car maker may have acquired a lithium-ion battery cell specialist startup from Louisville, Colorado. If these speculations prove accurate, Tesla may very well be on the cusp of extending its lead in the electric vehicle market further. It is no secret that […]
Tesla China resumes Model 3 deliveries after shutdown due to coronavirus outbreak
Tesla has resumed deliveries of its Made in China Model 3. The deliveries come after a government-mandated shutdown of production and deliveries amidst the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. Tesla enthusiast Jay in Shanghai uploaded a video on Twitter showing several vehicle haulers with Model 3s loaded up and being secured onto a […]
NZ First photographs deeply worrying - E tu
The journalists union, E tū is seeking an assurance from New Zealand First on behalf of its journalist members, that it is not involved in tracking journalists as they go about their work.
Rock lobster fishing quota feedback sought - MPI
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals to allow rock lobster fishers to carry forward some or all of their uncaught Annual Catch Entitlement (ACE) into the following fishing year, which begins in April 2020.
Radical Abortion Bill ignores human rights of children - Family First
The Select Committee report considering the bill resulting from Jacinda Ardern's policy to liberalise abortion laws has come back with their report, and not surprisingly - because of the make-up of the committee and the muzzling of many people who wanted to make oral submissions - the majority have endorsed the radical and extreme bill.
New Zealands Waitangi Day promotes Nationalism and Militarism - SEG
Every year, New Zealand’s national day attracts wall-to-wall media coverage of events at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Northland, where government ministers, other political leaders, tribal leaders and religious figures give speeches, ostensibly summing up the state of the nation.
Jitters infect trading, Fed withdraws
A large increase in reported coronavirus infected patients saw European and US investors step away from shares in overnight trading. Initial jitters were eased by a WHO official’s statement that the increase was simply a full accounting of cases so far. US indices recovered and made gains, until the US Federal Reserve announced it was tapering its repurchase agreement program, effectively withdrawing liquidity.
Major roading contract awarded
Fulton Hogan have won the road maintenance contract and will officially take over the work in May 2020.
Crown and Moriori sign a Deed of Settlement - Andrew Little
A Deed of Settlement agreeing redress for historical Treaty claims has been signed by the Crown and Moriori at KÅpinga Marae on RÄkohu (Chatham Islands) today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has announced.
Sanford reveals first-of-its-kind electric chiller van
Kiwi seafood company Sanford is putting New Zealand’s first fully electric chiller van on the road.
EDS submission on Urban Development Bill calls for stronger environmental safeguards
EDS has filed its submission on the Urban Development Bill. The Bill is a companion piece to last year’s KÄinga Ora - Homes and Communities Act, which established KÄinga Ora as a government developer and landlord. What the Urban Development Bill now seeks to do is to position this entity as an urban development authority and endow it with a suite of powers to enable it to undertake urban development at pace and scale.
Someone is responsible for bashed boy
When a four year old boy is so badly bashed that the only two foreseeable options are death or permanent brain injury, then someone must be held accountable.
NZLS Board approves proposed changes to lawyers’ conduct rules - Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society (Law Society) Board has approved draft changes to two sets of rules designed to deliver clear conduct and reporting standards for lawyers to address discrimination, harassment, bullying and other unacceptable conduct in the legal community.
ALRANZ welcomes Abortion Legislation Select Committee report
ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the Abortion Legislation Select Committee’s report, released today.
Over $1 million to help Tairawhiti youth into employment - Willie Jackson
Employment Minister Willie Jackson announced today that TairÄwhiti rangatahi will benefit from an investment made by the Government’s He Poutama Rangatahi (HPR) scheme.
Meaty increases push up annual food prices - Stats NZ
Higher prices for meat, poultry, and fish contributed to a 3.5 percent increase in food prices for the year ended January 2020, the largest annual rise in food prices in over eight years, Stats NZ said today.
Elanco seeks clearance to acquire Bayer's animal health business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.
AI used to ‘predict heart attack and stroke for the first time’
New research from Barts Health NHS Trust and University College London used an AI tool to analyse blood flow scans and predict possible health issues.
Northern Powerhouse will still be represented at Cabinet, says No 10
Jake Berry resigned from his ministerial role on Thursday after being told he would not attend the meetings.
Storm Dennis ‘could be worse than Ciara’ as hundreds of homes face flooding
The Environment Agency said the flood impact could be worse due to the ground already being saturated.
Georgian Valentine’s letter that ‘worked its magic’ sells for £1,300
Research into the lot revealed that the sender and recipient were later married and had five children.
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
The justice department alleges the firm is trying to steal trade secrets from American competitors.
Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’
A prosecutor was making his closing arguments at Weinstein’s rape trial in New York.
Lewis pays tribute to predecessor as a ‘good friend’
Julian Smith was sacked as Northern Ireland Secretary during Thursday’s Cabinet reshuffle.
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years
The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United are together as one
This week Fred claimed the club has “lots of problems” and the squad lacks “the sticking together mentality”.
Deputy proposes ban on sale of plastic bags
THE sale of plastic bags in Jersey could be banned by next year if the States approve proposals lodged by a backbencher.
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
Democratic hopefuls step up attacks to halt rise of Bloomberg
The billionaire has been heavily criticised by Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren as they seek to invigorate their campaigns.
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Author Lee Child: A united Ireland is hundreds of years overdue
The best-selling writer said he is in the process of applying for an Irish passport.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group adds name to business rates letter
More than 50 retailers wrote to the Chancellor this week demanding changes to transitional relief.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies
Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.
Sinn Fein TD: Not possible to form government without Fine Gael or Fianna Fail
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Long-Bailey vows to challenge media ‘smears and lies’ if elected Labour leader
The leadership hopeful also urged the party not to veer away from the left-wing policies in its rejected manifesto.
Tesco rapped for ‘unlawfully’ blocking competition
Twenty three of the company’s 5,354 leases stopped competitors opening stores nearby, the competition watchdog found.
HQ Trivia, the Once-Popular Mobile Game, Is Shutting Down
CNN Business has learned that the once-popular live mobile trivia game "HQ Trivia" is shutting down. From the report: When HQ launched in 2017, its first game HQ Trivia quickly attracted millions of people across the world who stopped whatever they were doing twice a day to play the game on their s...
Sony Is Struggling With PlayStation 5 Price Due To Costly Parts
Scarce components have pushed the manufacturing costs for Sony's next PlayStation to around $450 per unit, forcing a difficult price-setting decision in its battle with Microsoft, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing sources. From the report: The Japanese conglomerate is preparing to gradually replace ...
Bring on spring!
While Southern B.C. has seen some wild weather this winter, the tail end of the season is looking decidedly milder, according to AccuWeather's spring forecast.
Warning of empty shelves
Sectors from retail to oil and gas are calling on governments to resolve a dispute with anti-pipeline protesters as a rail blockade enters its ninth day, extending railway shutdowns and threatening shortages of groceries, propane, drinking water and other goods.
Home sales see big jump
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales rose 11.5 per cent in January compared with a year earlier to reach the highest sales figures for the month in 12 years, even as new listings remain constrained.
Lack of wood closes mill
Hundreds of forest industry workers will be affected as a pulp and paper mill on Vancouver Island shuts down for one month because it says it can't get enough wood.
TSX inches higher
Canada's main stock index resumed its upward trend in late morning trading despite decreases in the key energy and materials sectors.
UBCO brings in new leader
UBC Okanagan will have a new face heading its leadership team through the new decade.
Counting the homeless
Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton will takes part in the provincial homeless count this spring.
Report: Waylaid by Daydream VR & focused on Lens, Google far from AR glasses
Augmented reality is arguably the next big thing for its potential to replace the smartphone and change how people interact with tech. Google AR glasses...
Yes, you can keep using Google Stadia for free if you cancel Pro after trial
If you cancel your Google Stadia Pro membership after its trial period ends, Google has confirmed you'll be put on the unreleased free tier a bit early.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip selling out quickly in the US due to limited stock
Just hours after going on sale, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip sold out, likely a result of intentionally limited stock. If you wanted one, you'll have to wait.
Contemporary Mozambique: 4 Projects that Respond to Present Challenges
Contemporaneous Mozambique: 4 projects that respond to present challenges
Contemporary Mozambique: 4 Projects that Respond to Present Challenges
Contemporaneous Mozambique: 4 projects that respond to present challenges
Allied Racing's Thomas 'riding high' with Risen Star triple threat
With five graded stakes wins and a Kentucky Derby horse, the past year seems like a dream to Allied Racing’s Chester Thomas. The calendar has flipped to 2020, but he still hasn’t been pinched. “It’s been an enormous wave and we’re still riding high,” Thomas said of his recent success.
Dickey: Finnick the Fierce leads 5 live Risen Star day longshots
On Saturday, "Louisiana Derby Preview Day" at Fair Grounds boasts 13 races with full and competitive fields that figure to hold up thanks to a fantastic weather forecast.
Kentucky Derby 2020 Radar: Gouverneur Morris wins return
Horse Racing news: Kentucky Derby 2020 Radar: Gouverneur Morris wins return.
'Humiliated' by vet scratch, owner sues Santa Anita Park
Saying a “culture of hysteria” contributed to his horse’s recent veterinarian scratch at Santa Anita Park, owner George Sharp has filed a lawsuit against the track and its owner/operator, The Stronach Group.
Expert picks: Risen Star Stakes 2020 predictions, longshots
The 1 1/8-mile races total 23 entries and will run as Race 12 (6:38 p.m. ET) and Race 13 (7:12 p.m. ET) on a stakes-laden card at Fair Grounds.
Weekend Plays: Hofburg gets the right Mineshaft Stakes setup
Horse Racing news: Weekend Plays: Hofburg gets the right Mineshaft Stakes setup.
Roku Beats The Street For Q4 Earnings, Makes Wild Prediction For Cord Cutting Movement
Roku has released its earnings report for the last quarter of 2019, and the company did very well exceeding its expectations.
NVIDIA Reports Bang-Up Q4 Earnings On Big Data Center GPU Gains, NVDA Shares Spike
NVIDIA saw big gains from its data center efforts, and investors reacted positively to its overall Q4 earnings report, sending the company's share price up more than 6 percent in early morning trading.
A Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Warzone Glitch Is Thrusting Players Into Rumored Battle Royale Mode
Footage has been uploaded purporting to show a tutorial for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's upcoming Warzone battle royale mode.
Google Sheds More Light On Stadia's Free Tier As 'Pro' Trial Period Winds Down
Users on the Pro subscription right now are all using their three-month trial, but those trials will end soon.
AMD Radeon Driver Issues Get Out Of Hand As Navi Card Users Suffer Black Screen Frustration
AMD acknowledged there is a black screen issue affecting some of its Navi graphics cards and is asking for help from the community in diagnosing the problem.
Microsoft’s AI improves text summarization performance by paying closer attention to the beginning
In a new preprint paper, Microsoft and University of Pittsburgh researchers detail an AI that summarizes text documents by attending to their intros.
PlaySight trained AI on thousands of hours of videos to understand sports
PlaySight uses AI and machine learning to track sports action. We spoke with CEO Chen Shachar to find out how this tech is being applied.
How Yandex.Taxi is using automation to detect drowsy and dangerous drivers
Russian ride-hailing giant Yandex.Taxi is increasingly using automated technology to identify drowsy and dangerous drivers.
Zuckerberg ‘accepts’ that Facebook may have to pay more tax in Europe
Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean Facebook may have to pay more taxes in some countries, including in Europe.
Yandex claims 2 million self-driving car miles, double in 4 months
Yandex's autonomous cars have driven 2 million miles to date, double the figure reported in October and 4 times the number announced in August.
Nintendo Switch tops hardware sales in January
Nintendo Switch hardware sales were down year-over-year in January, but it still outsold PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as they slowly fade away.
10 best CBD oils to buy in 2020
You want a CBD oil that is high-quality and will give you the relief you are looking for, so start with these ten CBD oils while you do your shopping.
The 10 best CBD gummies to buy this year
The CBD industry is largely unregulated, so there are companies out there that try to take advantage of consumers’ ignorance.
Xbox Elite Series 2 is one of the fastest-selling gamepads ever
The Xbox Elite Series 2 is one of the fastest-selling accessories in U.S. history. It turns out a lot of people will pay $180 for a controller.
Plymouth Argyle closely monitoring Storm Dennis conditions ahead of Crewe Alexandra game
Gales and heavy rain are forecast tomorrow as Home Park stages the top-of-the-table clash
ABS-CBN franchise can wait — Cayetano
WHILE the House leadership is aware of the clamor of many, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said they are not rushing the discussion on the renewal of ABS-CBN Corporation’s franchise.
GMA partners with Korean company for 'Running Man'
GMA-7 partners with SBS Korea in a co-production deal for the local version of the Korean reality-comedy game show, “Running Man”. Present during the contract signing were GMA Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon; President & Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong; VP for Entertainment Group Redgie Acuña-Magno; VP for Business Development Department II Janine Piad-Nacar; AVP for Business Development Department II Bang Arespacochaga & Senior Program Manager Enri T. Calaycay.
A quiet Valentine’s Day in virus-hit China
BEIJING - It was supposed to be a whirlwind tour of China for Jiang Lanyi’s boyfriend: classical gardens in Suzhou, modern art in Shanghai, ice-skating in central Beijing.
No to travel ban on ASEAN members
FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said he will not support a travel ban to and from Singapore and other countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) amid the 58 cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
R&L upgrades PH credit rating
In a report to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Embassy said the upgrade was made in view of the steady progress of the government’s reforms to modernize the tax system, the prioritization of the socio-economic agenda, the launch of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), and the Build, Build, Build program.
RBS to rebrand as Natwest as bank posts £4.2bn profit under new boss Alison Rose
Royal Bank of Scotland reported profit of £4.2bn for 2019 today, beating predictions as new boss Alison Rose outlined a rebrand of the bank as Natwest.
Stockholm enters Global Cities top 30 for the first time - CityAM
With a strong economy and commitment to reducing its environmental impact, Stockholm is the first Scandinavian city to make the [...]
Dieselgate: VW offers to pay €830m, but talks break down
Volkswagen is facing significant costs five years after its dieselgate scandal after compensation talks collapsed in Germany's largest collective lawsuit.
When is the UK Budget 2020?
The UK Budget 2020 is due next month but after the shock resignation of Sajid Javid this week the government may be forced to delay the date.
Anglo takeover becomes Sirius' last hope as alternative falls through
Embattled UK miner Sirius Minerals said today that it had dropped an alternative funding scheme to its takeover by Anglo American as it was unviable.
Want to buy art but don't know where to start? Try Collect, the more accessible design fair
Whether we’re buying or browsing, Collect is a chance for us to see more than 400 artists under one roof, with half the gallerists from Europe and, increasingly, Asia.
Mark Carney sees silver lining in Brexit hit to economy
Mark Carney has said there may be a silver lining to Brexit and welcomes the Prime Minister's plans to address weak productivity.
German economy flatlines as eurozone growth hits seven-year low
Germany's economy is stagnating as a slowdown in spending and exports wiped out growth in the fourth quarter of 2019 with GDP unchanged.
GBP/EUR Update - Cabinet Reshuffle - CityAM
Reports over the weekend of tensions rising between the UK and the EU over trade negotiations meant that the pound got off to a shaky start this week.
Passenger with suspected coronavirus lands at Heathrow
A passenger travelling from San Francisco suspected of having coronavirus has landed at Heathrow airport this morning having fallen ill on the flight.
New regulator rules to save mobile, broadband and TV customers £1bn on bills
New Ofcom rules set to come into effect from tomorrow could save millions of customers up to £1bn a year on landline, broadband, TV and mobile packages.
Rescue this: Last-minute Valentine's Day gifts you can buy in the City
You’ve left it late, but there’s still time. Here’s where to find everything you need for Valentine’s Day this year [...]
Suspended NMC Health vice chair resigns amid legal review
NMC Health announced today that vice chair Khalifa Butti Omeir Bin Yousef has resigned with immediate effect amid a legal review.
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group joins calls for business rates reform
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has said that with the British high street on "life support" the Treasury must take action on business rates reform.
Far Away review: Chilling Caryl Churchill drama staged in 45 minutes is a breath of fresh air
Far Away is a chilling story about a shady authoritarian regime, told from the point of view of people who have no idea what’s going on.
Tesco 'unlawfully' blocked rivals from opening nearby stores, CMA finds
Tesco has been told to stop illegally blocking rival supermarkets from buying its land or leasing nearby sites by the [...]
Vodafone's India operation on brink of bankruptcy after court ruling
India's Supreme Court has rejected an application to delay the payment of billions of dollars in backdated taxes and penalties that bankrupt Vodafone Idea.
Mark Zuckerberg 'accepts' Facebook may have to pay more tax in Europe
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says he recognises that tech giants may to have pay more tax in Europe in future and understands the "frustration".
Fire protection and safety in tunnels: ventilation, fire suppression and fast responses
Dangerous equipment and potentially toxic gases in underground tunnels makes the mining industry particularly susceptible to the risk of workplace fires.
Rio Tinto and STAS to commercialise aluminium filtration technology
Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with Canadian firm STAS to commercialise an advanced compact filtration (ACF) technology for aluminium cast houses.
Teranga secures approvals to acquire stake in Massawa Gold Project
Teranga has secured approvals to proceed to conclude the previously announced acquisition of a 90% stake in the Massawa Gold Project in Senegal, Africa.
Brexit investments paying off for UK mining companies
UK mining sector earnings have increased by over £2bn since the UK voted to leave the EU in June 2016, according to analysis of the latest ONS figures.
Paul Scholes questions how four Man Utd stars will fit in around Fernandes
Paul Scholes has given his approval of Manchester United's midfield following the January addition of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon.
Bloomberg’s Instagram meme ad campaign is backfiring
The Democratic candidate’s recent sponcon doesn’t seem to be convincing people he’s any more relatable, hip, or funny than he was before.
Exploring the history of seduction, from Casanova to Tinder
Clement Knox’s new book Seduction tracks our shifting sexual mores.
Why Medicare-for-all works for Bernie Sanders — and nobody else
Medicare-for-all isn’t dragging Sanders down so far in 2020. Here’s why.
This photo triggered China’s Cultural Revolution
Mao Zedong swimming in a river in 1966 was a big deal.
Amazon can’t end fake reviews, but its new system might drown them out
The company’s new one-tap star rating feature seeks to get more customer feedback ... from actual customers.
This animation shows what would happen if leap years didn’t exist
Here’s why we have a leap year (almost) every four years.
This animation shows what would happen if leap years didn’t exist
Here’s why we have a leap year (almost) every four years.
It’s time for Hillary to say “I’m with her”
Clinton needs to stop complaining about Sanders and endorse the woman who can beat him and Trump.
The false promise of “renewable natural gas”
It’s no substitute for shifting to clean electricity.
Huawei accused of racketeering, trade secret theft in US
US prosecutors charge Huawei and its subsidiaries with an alleged racketeering conspiracy as well as conspiracy to steal trade secrets.
MeerKAT telescope gets R800m for 20 new dishes
The investment in the MeerKAT extension is split roughly into two equal contributions of R400 million by SA and Germany.
The digital customer experience in banking: 2020 outlook
For the first time, trust has been usurped by customer experience as the chief factor considered by customers when choosing their bank.
Time for new, daring domain names is now, here’s why…
A domain name can offer customers instant insights into where your company is located and what it does.
WOAN licence ‘likely’ to be awarded in 2021
President Cyril Ramaphosa reveals licensing of the government-proposed WOAN is likely to be completed sometime next year.
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IDU Holdings received awards for \"Highest User Adoption\" as well as “Users Most Likely to Recommend” in the G2 Crowd Winter Report 2020.
CyberArk delivers Blueprint for privileged access management success
CyberArk Blueprint helps customers take a future-proof, phased and measurable approach to reducing privilege-related risk.
Ramaphosa sees renewables as answer to Eskom’s woes
The president indicates that renewable energy can be the answer to the country’s energy supply needs.
Lonely-hearts are criminals’ biggest target on Valentine’s Day
Romance scams rank number one for total reported financial losses across the globe, with popular dating apps often used as bait.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Government formation talks run on, a CAB raid and a new James Bond theme song.
Two transatlantic jets divert to Shannon airport due to medical emergencies
Shannon is the country’s busiest airport for aircraft diversions.
'We've been waiting for 12 years': Hundreds of Community Employment supervisors strike over pension rights
They want the incoming government to implement a Labour Court recommendation issued in 2008 that a pension scheme be put in place for them.
Brendan O'Connor to permanently take over RTÉ's Marian Finucane slot
The Cork native will take over the 11am-1pm weekend slot from mid-March
Risk of flooding and damaging gusts as Storm Dennis approaches
The weather is set to be “very disturbed” throughout the weekend.
Johnson's new Cabinet agrees to bring in points-based immigration system
The system is designed to reduce the number of low-skilled migrants entering Britain from next year.
Is Dreams a game for you?
Today sees the full launch of Media Molecule's most ambitious project yet. Having worked on it for the better part of a decade, Dreams has finally been made a reality by the team that brought us Littl
Dreams 2.03 update adds full story mode, trophies, and kits
Dreams has hit is full launch today but there have been a lot of people playing the early access version of Media Molecule's title for a while, which has seen a number of updates released for it. What
Square Enix officially release the Final Fantasy VII Remake opening movie
As its release creeps ever closer, Square Enix have just released the opening movie for Final Fantasy VII Remake. With newly orchestrated music, it sweeps into the city of Midgar, introducing us to th
Detroit: Become Human dev Quantic Dream goes full indie
Quantic Dream, the French developer best known for Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human, has announced its next big step in the video games industry.https://www.youtube.com/wat
What We Played #437 – Dreams, Azur Lane: Crosswave & Final Fantasy VII
You love playing games right? Well, it's Valentine's Day and while we don't want to enforce any stereotypes upon anyone, we can all agree that falling in love with games is why you're probably here. I
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip deals: Available now
Samsung just released its newest folding phone, the Galaxy Z Flip and it's now available to buy. Pick one up today at the best price, whether on contract or SIM-free.
PlayStation VR 2 release date, price, design and feature rumours
Here's everything you need to know about Sony's next-gen PSVR 2 headset, including potential release dates and the latest patents.
Best Free WordPress Themes
Whether you're making a new website or revamping an existing one there are literally thousands of WordPress themes to choose from. The options may seem a little overwhelming, so to help you select the best look for your site we’ve narrowed the field down to these 8 best WordPress themes for 2020.
The biggest new movies of 2020
We've rounded up the biggest new films coming out in 2020, including No Time to Die, Wonder Woman 1984 and more
Data from Spotify Suggest That Listeners Are Gloomiest in February
Around the world, the most popular tunes this month will be depressing ones [Editor's note: the link may be paywalled.]. From a report: Residents of the northern hemisphere might think that their moods are worst in January. Christmas is over, the nights are long and summer is a distant prospect. New...
Could ‘Somewhat Liberal’ Democrats Hold The Key To The Primary?
Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll(s) of the week I’m not totally sure what it means to be “somewhat liberal.” In fact, “somewhat liberal…
How Will The Democratic Primary Change Now That It’s Moving To More Diverse States?
Many observers of the 2020 Democratic primary expect that the race will be much different as it moves to states with more diverse electorates. In particular, th…
Can You Solve This Rather Pedestrian Puzzle?
Welcome to The Riddler. Every week, I offer up problems related to the things we hold dear around here: math, logic and probability. Two puzzles are presented e…
The most commonly stolen book at the San Francisco Public Library may surprise you
In liberal San Francisco, you might think sticky fingers at the public library would pull Barack Obama's "The Audacity of Hope" off the shelves. Nope. Books by conservative radio host Michael Savage get stolen the most.
Nuvia Will Challenge Intel and AMD For Hyperscaler CPU Sockets Using Custom ARM Design
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I demand my boyfriend spends £2,500 on me for Valentine’s Day – and the celebrations must last a WEEK
IT’S known as the most romantic time of the year. But while most would settle for a bunch of flowers or a card on Valentine’s Day, if we are lucky, for others that just won’t cut it. Like Chantal B…
Royal Bank of Scotland Group changing name to NatWest Group plc as most customers are in England
THE Royal Bank of Scotland Group announced it was renaming itself NatWest – as most customers are south of the border. The rebranding of the Edinburgh-based plc after 51 years is the first ma…
Rangers vs Celtic: Tickets for Ibrox Old Firm clash touted for up to £1500 with many going for FOURTEEN times value
TICKETS for next month’s Rangers vs Celtic clash are being touted online for hundreds of pounds more than their face value. Secondary selling sites are offering tickets to both sides of the O…
German Economy Grows at Weakest Pace Since Crisis as Coronavirus Hit Looms
Pound Sterling (GBP) Live: Outlook Forecasts and Latest News presented in rolling live format
South African Rand Risks Fresh Depreciation Despite SONA's Positives
The British Pound Sterling vs the South African Rand: Latest GBP/ZAR News and Analysis
The Australian Dollar Cheers RBA's Optimism but Virus Concerns Tipped to Weigh
The Pound vs Australian Dollar: Latest GBP/AUD Forecasts, News and Analysis
"Oversold" Pound Sterling finds Buying Interest
It was a sea of green for the British Pound on the global currency performance board at the start of the new week as it rallied against the majority of its peers and confirmed that while there is much anxiety over looming trade negotiations
Euro Buyers see Best Exchange Rate Since mid-December as Pound Sterling Boosted by Expectations for Increased Govt. Spending under Sunak
The British Pound has advanced against the Euro for six months in a row now and the momentum has taken the GBP/EUR exchange rate back up to 1.20
Pound-Australian Dollar Exchange Rate Forecast to Remain Supported
The British Pound has advanced 0.60% against the Australian Dollar over the course of the past week in line with the broader push higher by Sterling, that leaves it the top performing major currency for the week ending February 14
Pound-to-Dollar Rate Retreats from Greenback but Charts Point Higher
The British Pound vs the US Dollar: GBP/USD News and Conversion Level for Pounds to Dollars
With Ramayana-themed interiors & bhajans, new train set to be launched by March-end: Railways
The train is likely to be launched after March 10, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said, adding that its annual schedule will be released in the coming week.The train will originate from different locations -- north, south, east and west -- so that people from across country can avail its services
RBI’s lending push amid inflation to crimp fixed deposit (FD) returns
Soon after the RBI monetary policy review earlier this month, banks dropped their fixed deposit rates. Mint explains the implications of the RBI action
Indian banks' loans rise over 7% in two weeks to Jan 31: RBI
Outstanding loans rose ₹98926 crore ($13.86 billion) to ₹101.03 trillion in the fortnight to Jan. 31.Non-food credit rose ₹1.02 trillion to ₹100.24 trillion, while food credit fell ₹3,202 crore to ₹78,899 crore
PhonePe earmarks ₹800 crore marketing budget to take on competition
It has signed up Alia Bhatt to create awareness.The platform aims add over 100 million users every year
Exports decline 1.7% in January, trade deficit widens to $15 billion
During the first 10 months of the current fiscal, while exports contracted 1.9%, imports shrank 8.1%.Of the 30 major items in India’s export and import baskets, 21 export items and 17 imported goods fell
Arvind Kejriwal appointed Delhi CM, 6 ministers to take oath
The 6 ministers who will take oath along with Arvind Kejriwal on 16 Feb are Manish Sisodia, Satyender Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Gautam.The AAP recorded a massive victory winning 62 of the 70 seats while the BJP bagged the remaining eight seats
FM Sitharaman says the govt is open to tweaking inside and outside Budget for economic growth
irmala Sitharaman said the immediate feedback to the Union Budget has been motivating, as it has had a 'positive impact' on the currency, bond and equity markets.On the REITs and InvITs, the Finance Minister said she wanted to hear the views of the economists and other tax experts on the Budget
Exports dip 1.66% in January
The trade deficit was $15.05 billion in January 2019.Imports too declined by 0.75$ $41.14 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $15.17 billion during the month under review
PAN to become inoperative after 31 March if not linked with Aadhaar: Income Tax department
The deadline for linking of PAN and Aadhar has been extended several times and the current deadline ends on 31 March, 2020.Till 27 January, 2020, over 30.75 crore PANs have already been linked to Aadhaar.
SpiceJet reports 21% rise in Q3 profit to ₹78 crore
If the airline had not recognized such ‘other income’, it would have reported a loss of ₹173.19 crore.Expenses at the airline increased by about 56% from a year ago to about ₹3,848.61 crore in Q3
Tax dept notifies forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
In September 2019, the govt announced a cut in base corporate tax for existing companies to 22% from the current 30%.The effective tax rate for existing units will be 25.17% as compared to 34.94% now
Pakistan has achieved all economic goals, IMF says
--Global financial body says 'govt has made considerable progress in last few months to advance economic reforms' The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday announced that Pakistan
Welcoming President Erdogan
PM Khan should avoid looking for modelsOn Friday President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered his fourth address to Parliament which is indicative of the closeness of Pak-Turkey relations. The
PFD completes afforestation on 250 acres in Murree
LAHORE: The Punjab Forest Department (PFD) has completed forestation of marginal lands stretched on an area of 250 acres in Murree at a cost of Rs51.300 million.The project was started in 2015 wit
Sindh govt plans to recruit pricing magistrates to curb inflation
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday decided to recruit price control magistrates to take action against hoarders and rising commodities’ prices.Speaking on the matter, Sindh Minister for Agr
Senators demand report on flour, sugar crisis
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Friday announced that the upper house will hold a debate on Monday on rising inflation and increase in prices of the basic commodities in the country.
Garbage in Karachi
Sir, through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw attention of the concerned authorities towards the serious problem of garbage in Karachi because when it comes to garbage, Kar
DRC: controversy over road infrastructure project [Morning Call]
Controversy in Kinshasa over President Félix Tshisekedi's infrastructure development project called "Hundred Days Emergency Program". Investigation launched over suspected embezzlement of funds
Most Read articles – Apple silicon, AI investment, Coronavirus
Time to look once again at the five most read articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, via the powers of Google Analytics. See what your peers have been reading this last seven days.
Where are they now? – Matt Timmons-Brown, EW BrightSpark of 2017
In the lead up to our fourth annual EW BrightSparks programme, which remains open for entries until February 24, we’re continuing our series catching up with a few previous winners, to hear about their developments since being featured as a part of the programme.
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Australian government is burning our children's future
Growing up in a small town in Tasmania, Australia, not far from the coast, every summer we would spend seemingly endless carefree days at the beach - swimming, sunbathing and eating freshly-caught fish. I was there again last year with my family, during the Christmas break, but this time rather than enjoying the beach we spent the holiday glued to the television screen, watching as small bushfires across the country rapidly grew into huge uncontrollable conflagrations, burning everything right down to the shoreline.
British ethnic minority students racially harassed: BMA
London, United Kingdom - British ethnic minority students experience racial harassment on campus and during work experience, the British Medical Association (BMA) has warned.
New US landmine policy 'reverses global progress' on de-mining
US President Donald Trump late last month cancelled the Obama-era prohibition on the use of anti-personnel landmines.
Pakistan government's new social media rules draw criticism
Pakistan's government has approved new rules for regulating cyberspace which opponents say could be used to stifle dissent and free speech.
Canadian officials helping in Japan after 12 Canadians contract virus on ship
MUNICH - Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canadian health workers are assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contracted the novel co
If you haven't started saving for retirement, don't panic, but get a plan
OTTAWA - Canadians are bombarded by advertising preaching the virtues of starting to save for retirement early, letting the benefits of time and compound in
Frederick Koch, low-profile Koch brother, dies at 86
NEW YORK - Frederick Koch, who kept a low profile as an arts benefactor rather than joining the family oil business that became Koch Industries, has died, a
Review: Tame Impala delivers on beautiful 'The Slow Rush'
“The Slow Rush,” Tame Impala (Interscope Records)Time can be a comfort or curse. It can heal, but it can also compress, building up a pressure that begs for
As quarantine nears end, clearing coronavirus-hit ship is daunting task for Japan
With thousands to be tested before the quarantine ends on Wednesday, the outgunned health ministry is mum about the idea of an extension.
Chips are down as Toshiba logs ¥145.63 billion loss for April-December
Toshiba Corp. said Friday it posted a group net loss of ¥145.63 billion ($1.32 billion) in the April-December period due to the sluggish performance of its
Japan Atomic accused of altering data about fault under Tsuruga reactor
The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Friday accused Japan Atomic Power Co. of modifying the original geological data used to determine whether a fault under
Gilead drug prevents type of coronavirus in monkeys, raising hope for China trials
An experimental Gilead Sciences antiviral drug prevented disease and reduced the severity of symptoms in monkeys infected with Middle East respiratory synd
On heels of quarterly loss, Nissan again slashes full-year outlook amid economic uncertainties
After posting only its first third quarterly loss in 11 years, Nissan Motor Co. on Thursday again cut its annual profit forecast due to weak demand and eco
Watch | Eat Raja, a zero-waste juice shop in Bengaluru
A video on India's first zero-waste juice shop, Eat Raja
Recovery notices issued to 13 in Lucknow
ADM gives them 30 days to deposit the penalty amount, either collectively or by a single person.
Keep faith in Jagan, Perni tells RTC staff
Minister presents road safety and fuel-efficiency awards
Bantureethi: Tribute in true sense
Nadaswaram artistes were at the forefront of this Thyagaraja Aaradhana
Official asked to go on compulsory leave
Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Tiruchi, S. Usha, was on Friday instructed by the Director of Collegiate Education to go on compulsory leave following complaints from employees about
Textile policy to be rolled out by mid 2020
Mega parks will help country scale, spurring cost effectiveness: Textiles Secretary
Flood-affected people threaten agitation over unkept promises
Officers admit that additional amount announced by CM yet to be paid to farmers
TN Budget 2020-21: Debt has tripled since DMK regime, says Stalin
Picking holes in the budget presented by Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam in the Assembly, DMK president and Leader of the Opposition M. K. Stalin on Friday said the State’s debt burden has trip
Global Investors Meet in November
The Global Investors Meet (GIM) aimed at attracting investments to Karnataka will be held in Bengaluru from November 3 to 5 this year.Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad J
AAP threatens to cut power supply to Punjab CM’s residence
Party seeks cancellation of power purchase pact with firms
Adani arm, AAI ink pact for 3 airports
Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) on Friday signed concession agreements with Airports Authority of India (AAI) for operating, managing and developing three airports — Lucknow, Mangaluru and Ahmedabad —
Vellore entrepreneurs welcome capital subsidy increase
The Vellore District Micro and Small Entrepreneurs Association (VDMSEA) has welcomed the budget proposal for an increase in subsidy for investments in MSMEs. In a press release issued here, VDMSEA pre
Duroflex Orthopaedic Mattress Range; What makes it unique
Taking the mattress industry by storm, Duroflex Mattresses recently launched India’s only certified Orthopaedic Mattress range. It is tested and recommended by the National Health Academy.This comes a
Consulting firms lead recruitment at IIMB
Made 147 offers; overall, 428 students got 518 offers
Mollywood actor-director Dileesh Pothan on why his role in ‘Trance’ is a new experience
In ‘Trance’, Dileesh will be in the company of Fahadh Faasil with whom he has had reels of adventure in 'Maheshinte Prathikaram' and 'Thondimuthalam Driksakshiyum', that went on to win critical acclaim and box-office success as well
AITUC terms the Budget as ‘hoax’
Trade unions to stage protests from February 24
Farm labourers union decries LPG price hike in Karimnagar
They fear a triple whammy with the hike in RTC bus fares, and the proposed electricity and house tax increases
Budget: farmers disappointed
Farmers’ organisations are disappointed with the State budget in view of lack of an announcement on crop loan waiver and increase in paddy procurement price. They have expressed concern over the gover
Fiscal federalism is need of the hour: KTR
‘Telangana’s growth model ideal for overcoming economic slowdown’
This septuagenarian couple is touring across India in a Morgan three-wheeler
Alan and Pat Braithwaite are driving around to raise funds for Goonj that works with women welfare
ISO approval for 11 rail stations
In recognition of environmental management system in Palakkad Division
Vinay Dube appointed as GoAir CEO
GoAir has appointed Vinay Dube, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Jet Airways, as its new CEO. Mr. Dube will report to chairman Nusli Wadia, managing director Jeh Wadia, and the board. He wi
Duty cut to revive horse breeding
The National Horse Breeding Society of India has thanked the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for taking steps to help revive the horse-breeding industry and making ‘Make in India’ a possibil
Coronavirus outbreak: Tibet’s Nyingchi discourages tourists from visiting the remote region
Tibet has activated an emergency response and warned that the outbreak of the disease could be much worse.
Bharti to make ₹10,000 cr. part payment in AGR dues by Feb. 20
Promises to clear remaining dues ‘well before’ March 17, the date of next hearing
Tobacco farmers worry over proposed hike in National Calamity Contingent Duty
‘Move will pave the way for smuggling of illegal cigarettes into the country’
This store in Visakhapatnam provides greener alternatives to plastic packaging
Being mindful of the amount of plastic ending up at the city dump, Asya offers eco-friendly alternatives to packing gifts
Milk crisis: State seeks T.N. help
Milma is eyeing a daily supply of one lakh litres from Tamil Nadu
India, Portugal ink seven pacts after Modi-Sousa talks
The pacts provide for cooperation in areas of investment, transport, ports, culture and industrial and intellectual property rights
Patient like the earth
The earth supports every form of life, whether plant, animal or human, and sustains all life, and so it becomes a point of comparison for those who want to speak about the virtues of patience and forb
MADITSSIA hails schemes for MSMEs
MaduraiMadurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association (MADITSSIA) welcomed the schemes announced in the budget, presented in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Friday, to leverage th
Get in the water with Anjali Patel-Mehta’s Swim
A fan of the little bikini, Anjali Patel-Mehta’s ‘swimmable’ numbers and kimonos can give you a holiday state of mind anywhere
India’s pulses import may fall 60% next fiscal: IPGA
There would be lower imports next year also because traders might not be able to buy from overseas market, says IGPA Chairman
‘One should be penalised for not building green’
Mahesh Ramanujam, President & CEO, USGBC, spoke to M.A. Siraj on the sidelines of the Greenbuild India 2020 conclave. Excerpts:On the origin and objectives of USGBCThe US Green Building Counci
Low prices dash hopes of turmeric farmers
Actual price would be decided after the harvest picks up, says trader
Rupee settles 6 paise lower at 71.37 against US dollar
On a weekly basis, the rupee has gained 3 paise.
A flop show by India batsmen
All three designated openers come a cropper, Vihari and Pujara the saving grace
Expect Bumrah and Shami to lift their game in Test series against New Zealand, says Turner
Turner believes Bumrah and Shami’s ability to swing the ball will work to India’s advantage during the Test series.
Sensex, Nifty fall for 2nd day as banking, auto stocks slide
Banking shares tumbled following the Supreme Court taking a strong note of non-compliance of its order asking telcos to pay ₹1.47 lakh crore in statutory dues.
Karnataka is aligned with PM Modi’s$ 5 trillion economy aim: CM
Yediyurappa inaugurates Invest Karnataka-Hubballi Conference
Caution against rising temperatures
Heat up by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kannur, Kasaragod
All eyes on the upcoming Berlin International Film Festival
The festival’s landmark year sees two new directors, dark tones and themes like migration. But there are no Indian films in competition
On Valentine’s Day, charcoal dosa for Chennai’s singles
The new ‘singles dosa’, made with activated charcoal, is being offered at popular Adyar Ananda Bhavan outlets
Adani Group, Airport Authority of India ink pacts for managing Ahmedabad and two other airports
Three subsidiaries of the group – Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Limited, Adani Lucknow International Airport Limited and Adani Mangaluru International Airport Limited – have signed concession agreements with the AAI.
TN Budget 2020-21: Allocation for Archaeology Dept will help in reconstruction of State’s history, says Madurai MP
Su. Venkatesan said that until this year, there has been a huge shortage of manpower and funds to carry out research, particularly in places like Keeladi and Adichanallur
Catch ’em young
Secure the nation’s future by sticking to these guidelines
‘Naan Sirithal’ movie review: Funny... in bits and pieces
In the hands of a wise head, this script held the potential to be developed into an epic, Ray Cooney style, comedy-of-errors
SpiceJet gets ‘interim offer’ from Boeing
Claims ₹537 cr. citing grounded craft
Gold prices rise ₹75, silver gains ₹147
Gold prices on Friday rose by ₹75 to ₹41,481 per 10 grams in the national capital amid rupee depreciation, according to HDFC Securities. Likewise, silver also gained ₹147 to ₹47,036 per kg from ₹46,88
Microsoft temporarily blocked from beginning Pentagon project
AWS had earlier alleged that the contract was awarded to Microsoft last October after US President Donald Trump exercised his influence over the country’s Defence Department.
Trains in the newly electrified Thanjavur-Tiruvarur broad gauge section can now operate
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Southern Circle, Bengaluru, has given statutory clearance for passenger and freight train services on this section
The second innings; On dealing with Retirement Syndrome
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Lakshmi Vilas Bank needs up to ₹2,000 cr. to stay afloat: CEO
Third quarter results kindle hope of raising funds, he says
Vivo to invest in local manufacture, expansion
Firm embarks on ₹7,500-crore plan
State apprehensive over Indo-U.S. trade talks
Sunil Kumar writes to Centre seeking safeguards for farmers
This Virtual Reality Lab in Kerala capital gives you a sneak-peek into the fast-emerging technology
Keltron’s Virtual Reality Lab in Thiruvananthapuram opens doors for a hands-on experience in the fast-emerging technologies of virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality
‘Post Aug.5, J&K banks harassing us’
At least 21 Kashmir-based traders bodies on Friday, in full-page advertisements published in local dailies, accused the banks of harassment and persecution of the families of the borrowers in the name
PU confers honorary doctorate on Governor
Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan has been conferred the degree of Doctor of Honoris Causa by the Desh Baghat University of Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, in the seventh convocation of the university held
If needed, ready to take up opener’s role, says Hanuma Vihari
The performance of Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill raised doubts about their ability to face the likes of Wagner, Boult and Henry.
Boredom is but a window to a sunny day beyond the gloom
Feeling bored? Instead of fighting it, embrace boredom, make friends with it, learn from it, and see where it takes you
What Fred has done in training to improve at Manchester United
Man Utd have been on a warm weather training camp in Spain and Fred has been impressing again and Michael Carrick has explained why.
The luxury Hilton spa perfect for a therapeutic weekend in Harrogate
Where traditional meets contemporary - The Harrogate Spa will help you find your inner serenity
James Maddison wants Manchester United transfer
Man United have finalised their transfer shortlist of attacking targets and James Maddison wants to move to Old Trafford.
Find out you can break into the Manchester film and television industry
Skills to Screen: Manchester is coming to Space Studios Manchester on February 29
Natalie Dormer Scorches The Earth — Literally — In Fiery New Trailer For ‘Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels’
Fans of "Penny Dreadful" are looking forward to the new season of the inventive supernatural series set in a Victorian London, but should prepare for some big changes. In fact, what is technically the fourth season of "Penny Dreadful" is, for all intents and purposes, an entirely new show, featuring a different story, a new…
Maren Morris Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of ‘Sesame Street’ With A Song
Maren Morris is taking a stroll down "Sesame Street". RELATED: Maren Morris’ ‘The Bones’ Hits Number 1 On Canadian Country Radio The Grammy-winning country singer teamed up with Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo and more to perform a tune called "Oops! Whoops! Wait, A Ha!" The song serves advice for anyone learning a new skill,…
Brit, 29, escapes death on horror train crash after moving carriages to get drink
EXCLUSIVE: The 29-year-old, who was travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg on Wednesday evening, said she and a friend survived because they moved to a leisure carriage. A man in the carriage next to theirs was killed, and his partner was seriously injured
Victory as British Gas reverse meter change that left poor families going hungry
The energy giant agreed to a U-turn after the minimum payment rise, from £1 to £5, attracted a 90,000-strong petition and a story on Mirror Online
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Dimitar Berbatov sends message to Jadon Sancho amid Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea transfer links
The England international is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer and is understood to be attracting the interest of several of Europe's top clubs
Heathrow coronavirus fears as 'eight planes held on lockdown'
A passenger on board took to Twitter to say travellers had been asked to fill in a forms and remain on board after fears one traveller could be carrying the killer virus
Subway launches new money-saving deals and bite-sized sandwiches from £1.29
A new range from the sandwich chain will offer people looking to save cash or just after a quick snack new options - with four new sandwiches on their way and deals for £2.99 subs and £4.99 meal deals
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp plots talks with Mohamed Salah over Olympic plans
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is set to speak to Mohamed Salah about his possible inclusion in Egypt's squad for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Robert Pattinson's Batman's suit is unveiled - and fans spot heartbreaking detail
Matt Reeves, the director of Batman, dropped the first look of Robert Pattinson in the new Batsuit, but fans are convinced they've noticed a poignant connection to the character's past
James Maddison makes Man Utd transfer decision after Leicester contract offer
Manchester United are targeting a summer move for James Maddison - and they have received a transfer boost with the Leicester City ace keen to join the Red Devils
Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson wants Mikel Arteta to repeat Raheem Sterling transformation
Reiss Nelson believes Mikel Arteta is the right man to help him unlock his potential at Arsenal after seeing his success coaching Raheem Sterling at Manchester City
Amsterdam could ban tourists visiting cannabis cafes and red light district
Thousands take advantage of the Dutch city's relaxed laws but now even the red light district is out of bounds as Amsterdam struggles to cope with huge numbers of visitors
Toxic algae in Swan river warning extended
THE Department of Health has issued an updated algal bloom warning after the toxin levels extended to upper reaches of the Swan river.
Coronavirus: KLM airline apologises after crew bans passengers from using toilet on 10-hour flight to South Korea
KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM, offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean saying passengers on a recent flight were not allowed to use a toilet because of the new coronavirus.
Turkey, Istanbul: Meet Syrian refugees on the Turkey Women's Expedition
A special women's tour visits a community to see refugee aid in action.
Four questions David Moyes must find an answer two ahead of West Ham's brutal fixture run
The Hammers face Man City, Liverpool, Southampton, Arsenal, Wolves and Spurs in the next six weeks
Brexit and how farmers can survive it: how the next 11 months will shape the sector
It would be foolish to think that farmers in lowland areas such as East Anglia are going to get
Suffolk and north Essex left counting the cost of Storm Ciara
The region has been left counting the cost after Storm Ciara struck last weekend, according to an insurer.
'Cheese wedges' no more after planning appeal dismissed
The future of former council offices which were set to be turned into homes is now in doubt after plans for the site fell through.
The time is now, Lambert standing by his man and search for a spark - talking points as Town host Burton
Ipswich Town are in League One action this weekend when Burton Albion come to Portman Road. ANDY WARREN looks ahead to another vital game.
A140 REOPENS after closure for power cut
Nearly a mile of the A140 was closed for more than four hours today whilst engineers worked to repair a fault in overhead power lines.
Family's winning Winnie the Pooh Lego set to go on sale
A Suffolk family have beat off tough competition from around the world to have their creation selected to become an official Lego product.
'Best squad? Biggest budget? People were getting too carried away' - Lambert assesses Ipswich Town's fading form
Ipswich Town have dropped to seventh in the League One table after claiming one point from their last four games. Here's what Paul Lambert had to say about pressure and expectations ahead of tomorrow's visit of Burton Albion.
People in countryside hit with higher bills
People living in rural East Anglia could be spending thousands more on household essentials than others in the UK, according to a new report.
Fancy being on TV in 2020? These 7 shows are looking for the next big star
From game shows, to talent competitions and the newly popular reality dating series - here are seven TV shows looking for contestants this year.
Can you meet 'the one' on the internet? Our readers say yes!
Online daters can be seen as a pool of misfits that have been shunned by society and are attempting their 'last shot' at finding love. Well, not anymore.
'Amazing' Suffolk Show in 2019 nets healthy surplus as attention turns to this year's event
Suffolk Show organisers are riding high after a bumper 2019 event - and are hoping to build on its soaring success this year.
Federer to take 7-week break before French Open
Roger Federer's agent Tony Godsick has confirmed the Swiss star will take a seven-week break before the start of the French Open.
Lions v Stormers: Will Dan 'decode' Dobbo’s plans?
A very recent Newlands staffer, Dan Kriel may help the Lions get to grips with the Stormers’ tactical arrangements in the Super Rugby derby, says Rob Houwing.
Alonso a step further away from Indy 500 start
Ed Carpenter Racing has turned down Fernando Alonso's offer to race for the team at the iconic racing event.
MotoGP, Rivola: "Iannone's hair sample tested negative. We'll appeal to the CAS."
MotoGP: While waiting for the verdict: "There are eight cases of athletes with hair samples that tested negative. They all appealed to the CAS after losing the first instance decision, and they won."
Moto2, Giovanni Cuzari: "With MV Agusta I see myself again in Enzo Ferrari"
Moto2: "I can't compare myself to him but mine is a dream, just like his. The goal? Podiums, but I’m keeping my feet on the ground"
IHS Markit Teams to Use Credit Benchmark’s Credit Analytics Tools for its Securities Financing Platform
IHS Markit has confirmed that it has teamed up with Credit Benchmark in order to use the company’s credit risk analytics tools for its securities financing so
Borrow A Boat Returns to Crowdcube With a Mission to Raise 1.5 Million in Funding
Just a little over a year after raising £1,496,600 in funding through its previous Crowdcube round, the self-proclaimed Airbnb for boats, Borrow A Boat, has re
Agencies within the US Justice and Treasury Department are Seeking Millions of Dollars in Funding to Oversee the Cryptocurrency Industry
Federal agencies and departments established within the US Justice Department and the Treasury Department are reportedly requesting that millions of dollars be
Digix, Developer of First Asset-backed Digital Gold Token, Launches Revamped Marketplace and Website
Digix, the developer of the first asset-backed digital gold token, recently upgraded its online marketplace and website. The company’s new marketplace and dig
Flywire Secures $120 Million Through Series E Investment Round Led by Goldman Sachs; Announces Acquisition of Healthcare Technology Platform Simplee
Flywire, a U.S.-based fintech firm that provides global payment and receivables solutions for education, healthcare, and commercial enterprises, announced on Th
US Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation Might Establish Consortium to Deal with DLT Security Risks
The US Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a major post-trade financial services firm offering clearing and settlement services to large capital m
Digital Asset Exchange Liquid.com to Launch FF1 Token, a Cryptocurrency that Helps Create a Diversified and Risk-Managed Investment Portfolio
Liquid.com, a globally accessible digital asset exchange, confirmed on February 11, 2020, that Two Prime’s inaugural FF Token, the FF1, will be officially int
Standard Chartered Joins Forces With Imperial College Business School For New Climate Risk Management Partnership
Standard Chartered, a UK-based multinational banking and financial services company with $688 billion in assets, announced on Thursday it has joined forces with
Europe wants G20 to make taxing digital giants top priority this year
Finance ministers and central bank governors of the world’s 20 biggest economies meet on Feb. 22-23 in Riyadh
Hungover? This noodle soup is better than hair of the dog
Too much wine at that special dinner last night? In her new cookbook, food writer Lauren Shockey rounds up the world’s favourite meals for the day after overindulging
Whenever my husband and I talk about investing, we fight. How can we get on the same path?
He has almost $100,000 invested in a high interest savings account which I don’t think is an efficient strategy
This Valentine’s Day, let spontaneity drive you
You don’t plan to be romantic in a car, it just happens
Friday’s small-cap stocks to watch
Our roundup of Canadian small-caps of between $100-million and $2.5-billion in market capitalization making news and on the move today
Pharrell Williams on why curiosity matters
Super producer Pharrell Williams tells Matthew Hague why it pays to be interested in something new
Opinion: How Justin Trudeau can turn a lose-lose Teck decision into a delicate victory
By approving the Teck Frontier oil sands mine under the greenhouse-gas vows that Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has laid out, Mr. Trudeau can use the free market to wiggle his way out from between a rock and a hard place
Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he’s confident Liberal government will ‘have the votes’ to ratify USMCA
The agreement is expected to become the law of the land about three months after Canada passes its implementation bill
Don’t let the coronavirus scare have you turning bearish on equities
The economic fallout with be transitory in nature
Canadian health workers assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contract coronavirus on cruise ship
Some 3,500 passengers on the ship are under quarantine and 218 people have tested positive for the coronavirus
What every Canadian investor needs to know today
A look at the morning’s market action
Talking about finance can temper the flames among couples
But not communicating money goals and values on a regular basis can lead to secrecy, resentment and blame in a relationship
Are you having second thoughts about your career choice?
According to a recent survey by Toronto-based non-profit career coaching and development organization CERIC, nearly 72 per cent of Canadians who meet with the organization’s career counsellors wish they had chosen a different career path
Market movers: Stocks seeing action on Friday - and why
A roundup of some of the North American equities making moves in both directions today
U.S. January core retail sales unchanged; December revised down
Sales at clothing stores declined by the most since 2009
Energoatom generates 7.8 bln kWh of electricity in Jan 2020
The company's power plants sold 7.375 billion kWh of electricity over the period under review.
Zelensky's trip to Oman: President's Office to sue journalists of Skhemy project
The President's Office also draws the UA:Pershyi public broadcaster's attention to the distribution of false information via its facilities.
Ukraine's minister explains slowdown in health care reform (Video)
The prevention and treatment of cerebral strokes and heart attacks, as well as childbirth and newborn care programs will be priorities.
Reuters: Oil prices stabilize, set for weekly gain on hopes for supply cut
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allied producers are considering cutting output by up to 2.3 million barrels per day.
Bloomberg: Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, research shows
Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half, that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected.
Sonic the Hedgehog: A Harmless and Enjoyable Movie Fit For Kids
This may be an unpopular opinion -- in fact, I’m damn sure it is -- but I Hate how the internet pretty much grabbed Sonic the Hedgehog director Jeff
Yemen's Houthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardized aid: UN official
They heard that vital supplies could be cut off, after humanitarian agencies complained of a deteriorating situation in the Houthii-controlled north where aid workers face arrest and intimidation.
RBS profit surges, as bank's new CEO sets climate goal
Looking to the future, Rose said "climate, and the role we can play in accelerating the transition to a low carbon economy" was among her "initial areas of focus where we can make a substantial impact".
Huawei, Meng face new US charges of trade secrets theft
The new charges, including a federal racketeering allegation, add to an indictment unsealed in January 2019 that alleged Huawei stole trade secrets from US carrier T-Mobile.
Young minds to fuel the growth of the pharma sector
Young minds to fuel the growth of the pharma sector
Robot waitress serves up smiles in war-torn Afghanistan
While robots are becoming increasingly commonplace in Japan and China, they are unusual in conflict-wracked Afghanistan.
Amazon wins suspension of $10bn 'JEDI' contract to Microsoft
Amazon has alleged it was shut out of the deal because of President Donald Trump's vendetta against the company and its chief executive Jeff Bezos.
Watchdog slams new social media measures in Pakistan
Pakistani legal expert Yasser Hamdani, however, described the measures as "unconstitutional", saying the law was "designed to curb freedom of speech and expression in the country".
US Senate votes to restrain Trump on Iran
The resolution will head to the Democratic-led House of Representatives, which passed a similar text last month.
Virus-hit Hong Kong says it with face masks, not flowers
A manager at another store, who gave her name as Joyce, said her shop has had to reduce what they buy as customer interest wilts.
Rational (FRA:RAA) PT Set at €670.00 by Bankhaus Lampe
Bankhaus Lampe set a €670.00 ($779.07) price objective on Rational (FRA:RAA) in a research report report published on Monday, Borsen Zeitung reports. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the stock. A number of other analysts have also recently commented on RAA. Hauck & Aufhaeuser set a €625.00 ($726.74) price target on shares of […]
Jefferies Financial Group Analysts Give Delivery Hero (ETR:DHER) a €75.00 Price Target
Jefferies Financial Group set a €75.00 ($87.21) target price on Delivery Hero (ETR:DHER) in a report released on Tuesday, Borsen Zeitung reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock. Several other research firms have also recently issued reports on DHER. Kepler Capital Markets set a €63.60 ($73.95) target price on Delivery Hero […]
Appreciate Group (LON:APP) Earns Buy Rating from Liberum Capital
Liberum Capital reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Appreciate Group (LON:APP) in a research note published on Tuesday morning, ThisIsMoney.Co.Uk reports. LON:APP opened at GBX 63.50 ($0.84) on Tuesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is GBX 59.79. The company has a market cap of $118.33 million and a P/E ratio of 12.96. The company […]
Watch: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Remembers Blowing Up On Soundcloud, NY Rap Sound, Wildest Things He Bought + More
New York rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie has plenty to talk about. Fresh off dropping his new Artist 2.0 album, the rap entertainer dishes on his Bronx roots, hav
Xur's location and wares for February 14, 2020 - Destiny 2
It's that time again. Here is everything you need to know about Xur's location and fares for February 14, 2020 in Destiny 2.
Interview: Learn how to code with Endless
A look at how a new program is introducing all ages to the world of coding.
Watch the full five-minute Final Fantasy 7 Remake opening cinematic
The hype train for Final Fantasy 7 Remake chugs along and now you can watch the opening cinematic where Cloud Strife arrives on an actual train.
5 Disney game ideas and the developers who can make them happen
At DICE 2020, Disney challenged game developers to bring ideas to the table for the vast catalog of Disney properties. If we may, Shacknews has five ideas we'd like to present, along with the right developers for the job.
Leaving the lights off proves costly for learner driver - Talk of the Town
A learner driver had their car seized after being caught driving unaccompanied by Gardaí on the M1 motorway on the outskirts of Dundalk last night. The Dundalk Roads Policing Unit stopped the motorist on the M1 when the car passed the patrol car with no lights on. It soon emerged that the driver had a...Read More→
Local businesses nominated for Hi Tia Maria Hair & Beauty Awards - Talk of the Town
A number of local businesses have been nominated for the Hi Tia Maria Hair & Beauty Awards 2020. Nominated for Best Hair Salon in Leinster is Justin Casey Salon in Park Street. Meanwhile, Image Beauty Salon and Simply Claire Beauty Care have also been nominate for Best Beauty Salon in Leinster. Katie’s Beauty Room is...Read More→
Pedestrian access sought between Fairways Gardens and the Dublin Road - Talk of the Town
The developers of the new housing estate beside the Fairways Hotel have submitted a planning application to construct a pedestrian ramp which would allow access between the new estate and the Dublin Road. Wonderglade Unlimited Company are currently in the process of completing the new homes at Fairways Gardens, which will shortly be brought to...Read More→
Dundalk nominated for 'Ireland's Best Kept' competition - Talk of the Town
Dundalk Tidy Towns have announced that Dundalk has been nominated for the ‘Ireland’s Best Kept’ competition. The competition takes place across Ireland, with towns and villages from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland taking part. A total of 14 towns and villages have been selected to take part in the competition. A statement...Read More→
The Laurels to close for road resurfacing works next week - Talk of the Town
The Laurels Road (LT20011) will close from its junction with Church Street (R132) to its junction with The Long Walk (LT20016) for just shy of a week from next Tuesday. The road closure is planned from 9am on Tuesday February 18th to 6pm on Monday February 24th to facilitate road resurfacing works at the junction...Read More→
Remembrance of Things Condé Nast
In a new memoir, Dan Peres reckons with his addiction and captures the halcyon days of a media empire.
The Hardest Decision Bernie Sanders Will Make This Year
If he wins the nomination, he’ll have to choose a running mate who shares his values but expands his appeal.
Can Corporate America Get Behind Medicare for All?
One man’s crusade to sell big business on a health care overhaul
Mary Lou McDonald, a formidable force rises in Irish politics
The Sinn Féin leader’s impact on the doorstep helped propel her party to victory
Top NMC shareholder Muhairi quits board amid turmoil
Abu Dhabi-based healthcare group has faced turbulent time since report questioning finances
Foreign investors in row over Lebanese debt
Ashmore has locked horns with other creditors, including Pimco
Andrea Orcel suffers defeat in criminal complaint against Santander
Ex-UBS banker is pursuing a civil case against the Spanish bank for alleged breach of contract
Jes Staley’s Jeffrey Epstein issue is just the latest Barclays tangle
Here’s why running this particular British bank is like riding a rollercoaster
WHSmith moves Daily Telegraph from ‘news’ to ‘magazine’ section of stores
Move by UK retailer comes as publisher grapples with decline in sales
Vodafone’s India venture on brink of collapse after court ruling
Decision means telecoms company must pay billions of dollars in fees by next month
Google in talks with French publishers on paying for news
Le Monde and Le Figaro are among the groups involved in early discussions
Brazil’s Largest Crypto-Friendly Bank Posts 42% Rise In Q4 2019
The largest standalone investment bank in Latin America, Banco BTG Pactual SA, recorded an impressive 42% net income growth during last year's fourth
Detained Uighur Muslims are sitting ducks for the coronavirus. China must close the camps.
An epidemic is spreading across China. It's only a matter of time before the virus hits innocent people in China's crowded concentration camps.
Germany Munich Security Conference
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appealed Friday to an audience in Germany for countries to steer clear of Chinese tech giant Huawei as they build their next-generation cellular networks, adding her voice to pressure from the Trump administration. “China is seeking to export its digital autocracy through
Trump now says he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine. CNN analysts think Trump forgot his earlier lie.
President Trump told Fox News friend Geraldo Rivera on Thursday that he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to procure damaging information on his political rivals. "Was it strange to send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine, your personal lawyer?" Rivera asked Trump on his podcast. "Are you sorry
Belarus leader says Russia insists on merging the two states
The president of Belarus said Friday that Russia insisted on merging the two states during last week's talks on further integrating the countries' economies. As negotiations on closer ties stalled, Russia halted oil supplies to Belarus and Lukashenko repeatedly accused the Kremlin of pushing
Pope Francis's dream
With the easy credulity that has become so typical of journalists during his pontificate, many observers, both Catholic and secular, expected Pope Francis's recent apostolic exhortation to relax the ancient discipline of clerical celibacy for some priests of the Roman Rite. This did not happen.An
Well, impeachment didn't work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
Donald Trump’s removal of impeachment witness Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the White House and intervention in his friend Roger Stone’s sentencing have prompted concern that the president’s acquittal in his recent impeachment trial may embolden him to further expand executive power while avoiding
Djukanovic, who has run the small Adriatic country for nearly 30 years, doubled down on the stance as Montenegro is roiled by protests over the status of the Serbian Orthodox Church
Montenegro needs its own Orthodox church to ward off meddling from Serbia and cement its identity, President Milo Djukanovic told AFP, as tensions seethe over who controls a faith shared by both countries. Djukanovic, who has run the small Adriatic country for nearly 30 years, doubled down on the stance
Pete Buttigieg is like Joe Biden without the black friends
Buttigieg’s abysmal poll numbers with black voters aren’t a coincidence. He has made almost no effort to reach them While Pete Buttigieg might feel pretty good about effectively tying with Bernie Sanders in Iowa – the votes are still being counted – and landing in second place in New Hampshire, Democrats
China's Hubei province enacts 'wartime' measures as coronavirus count rises to 16,427
Coronavirus is continuing to spread throughout China and especially in the epicenter Hubei province, the World Health Organization said in a Friday update briefing on COVID-19.There are 47,505 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout China with 1,381 deaths reported from the pneumonia-like illness
Rising in Polls, Bloomberg Will Soon Find Out If Support Is Real
(Bloomberg) -- Michael Bloomberg entered the Democratic presidential race late and tore up the traditional playbook on the theory that he would emerge as the centrist alternative if Joe Biden faltered and a progressive was surging.So far, that plan is holding up.Biden is down, Bernie Sanders is up and
Tennessee Republicans worry women will go on tampon-buying frenzy
During an annual three-day holiday, shoppers are allowed to buy computers and clothing tax-free, but a proposal to include tampons has gotten pushbackWomen can’t be trusted around tax-free tampons. If you cut the price of menstrual products they’re bound to go tampon-mad and buy boxes of the stuff, just
Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares
Rudy Giuliani has a fresh crop of claims about Democrats' dealings in Ukraine — an iPad full of "proof" he won't let anyone else see.The former New York City mayor made a Fox Business appearance on Thursday night to push any corruption in Ukraine on Democrats' shoulders. "They
The casino hub of Macau will give residents money to keep its economy going during the coronavirus pandemic
Macau recently shut down its casinos, the city's primary industry. It has stemmed an outbreak of the coronavirus and hopes to keep the economy afloat.
Labor Unions Need All the Help They Can Get
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- The House of Representatives just passed an interesting bill dealing with organized labor. Known as the Protect the Right to Organize Act, the bill would ban states from enacting so-called right-to-work laws. It would make it illegal for employers to permanently replace striking
A home-grown news site for Peterborough
Archant launches Peterborough Matters in Peterborough, UK, the first site as part of the Neon Project and the second for the GNI’s Local Experiments Project.
'Open to Tweaking Inside And Outside Budget For Economic Growth', Says Nirmala Sitharaman
The government had announced a host of steps in the Union Budget, presented on February 1 in Parliament
AAP to Contest All Elections to Local Bodies Across India to Expand Base: Gopal Rai
Rai said the party has convened a meeting of its national executive on Sunday to deliberate on expanding the party by projecting its "positive nationalism".
'US Has History of Spying on Phone Networks': Huawei Hits Back
According to Huawei, the US has been covertly accessing telecom networks worldwide, spying on other countries for quite some time.
South Africa to Not Tour Pakistan Citing Workload Management
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has backed their call saying "managing player workload is a top priority".
'Remaining Restriction Should be Lifted Swiftly,' Says EU After Envoys Visit to Kashmir
“While we recognise the serious security concerns, it is important that the remaining restrictions be lifted swiftly,” said Virginie Battu-Henriksson, EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
After Supreme Court Rap, DoT Directs Telcos to Pay AGR Dues by 11:59 PM Tonight
The order by the DoT has asked telcos to clear dues by 11.59 pm Friday.
How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Valentine's Day Compares to Last Year
This year will be way better than the last.
9 Warm Socks Your Poor Freezing Toes Need This Winter
"Omg, thank you!!" —Your feet.
IEA sees first drop in global oil demand
Global oil demand will drop this quarter for the first time in more than a decade as the coronavirus batters China's economy, the International Energy Agency said. The new estimates show that oil markets face a significant surplus despite the latest production cuts by OPEC and its partners. Crude already sank to a one-year low below $50 a barrel last week, and the impact of the epidemic will be felt throughout the year, the agency said. "Demand has been hit hard by the novel coronavirus and the widespread shutdown of China's economy," the Paris-based IEA said. "The crisis is ongoing and at this stage it is hard to be precise about the impact.
Elderly, halfhearted Florida bank robber won't be jailed
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A 74-year-old Florida man whose halfhearted attempt at bank robbery was caused by depression after his wife's death will not spend any time in jail, it was announced Friday.Sandy Hawkins reached an agreement with Palm Beach County prosecutors where he will spend a year living at The Lord's Place, a Christian residence for the homeless. If he stays out of trouble, the bank robbery charge will be dropped.“I will happily sign this,” Circuit Judge Jeffrey Gillen said, according to The Palm Beach Post.Hawkins, unarmed, walked into a Wells Fargo branch in Boca Raton on Nov. 18 and demanded $1,100 from the teller. When she counted out $2,000, he told her it was too much and had her count o
2020 Democrats step up attacks to blunt Bloomberg's rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates hoping to revive their flagging campaigns increasingly took aim at Mike Bloomberg, blasting their billionaire rival for trying to buy his way into the White House and raising questions about his commitment to racial equality.Struggling to recover from poor showings in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden took the lead in attacking Bloomberg. Biden, the former vice president, said on ABC's “The View” that “I don't think you can buy an election," while Warren took Bloomberg to task for his 2008 comments that ending redlining, a discriminatory housing practice, helped trigger the economic meltdown.
'We’d love to see people use their tickets': Sooners, like most of college hoops, struggle to draw fans
NORMAN — Lloyd Noble Center was a stunning sight Wednesday night. The seats behind the baskets were virtually all empty for the OU-Iowa State basketball game. The seats in the corners contained scattered fans. Only the seats between the baselines were reasonably populated, and then only in the lower bowl. The Sooners produced an old-school result — a 90-61 rout in which six players scored in double figures, like it was 1990. But the attendance was alarming: a school-estimated 4,240, with 8,235 tickets sold. It might have been the smallest crowd for a conference game in 40 years. Kenny Mossman didn’t sleep well Wednesday night, having just come from the game. “Disappointed is probably the word that
German economy stagnates in sign of Europe's difficulties
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell, official figures showed Friday.The flat reading underlines the challenge facing the broader eurozone economy as it struggles against headwinds from the U.S-China trade dispute and Britain's departure from the European Union.Both the German and eurozone figures were the weakest since 2013, when the region was suffering from a debt crisis that nearly spelled the end of the euro currency.Germany's state statistics agency said Friday there was zero growth in the fourth quarter and a mediocre 0.6% increase for the whole year.
Oklahoma business briefs for Feb. 14, 2020
Love’s Travel Stops opens three new locations Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has opened three new stores, including one in Watonga, the company said Thursday. The Watonga store, located off State Highway 3, adds 40 jobs and 50 truck parking spaces to Blaine County. The comapny also opened new locations in Greenville, Virginia, and Flowers, Mississippi. “Today is a big day as we open locations in Virginia, Oklahoma and Mississippi,” said Tom Love, founder and executive chairman of Love’s. “These new locations allow us to serve professional and four-wheel drivers and get them back on the road quickly. We’re excited to continue adding convenient locations to communities across the country.
Renault sales and earnings drop in tough market
PARIS (AP) — France's Renault saw its sales and earnings drop last year and says 2020 will be tough due to the need for investment in new technologies just as the market is shrinking.The company said Friday that it sold 3.8 million vehicles last year, down 3.4%, with revenue dropping about the same rate to 55.5 billion euros ($60 billion).That almost wiped out its net earnings, which amounted to just 19 million euros last year compared with 3.4 billion euros a year earlier.Interim chief Clotilde Delbos said "the visibility for 2020 is limited due to an expected volatility in the market.
Gold panning in northern Mali may be benefiting extremists
KIDAL, Mali (AP) — A gold rush is underway in an area of northern Mali where al-Qaida-linked fighters are active, raising concerns that profits from artisanal mining could benefit not only the local economy but also Islamic extremists.A coalition of armed Tuareg rebels known as the CMA controls the Kidal region and its leaders oversee the gold-panning activities. Some CMA members are believed to have close ties to the local al-Qaida affiliate known as JNIM. It is considered the most active of the extremist groups in the West African nation where deadly attacks against the military and communities have soared.
Here are the best memes to come out of SONA 2020
Naturally, South Africa couldn't help but find the lighter side to chaos, interruption and good-old politics at this year's State of the Nation Address.
The Highly Accurate Ethereum Golden Cross is Forming, Is a Major Rally Incoming?
Ethereum's stellar performance of late has seen it gain 113% in the six weeks since the start of the year. This achievement reversed a six-month downtrend
Data Shows Bitcoin’s Progression From Retail To Institutional Asset
As Bitcoin matures, a wider range of investors begins to consider the asset as an investment to add to their portfolios. New data shows exactly how
The Highly Accurate Ethereum Golden Cross is Forming, Is a Major Rally Incoming?
Ethereum's stellar performance of late has seen it gain 113% in the six weeks since the start of the year. This achievement reversed a six-month downtrend
Blow to Bitcoin Bulls as Price Hits China FUD Level [Again]
Bitcoin was struggling to resume its explosive upside action on Friday as it felt the pressure from a so-called China FUD level. The offbeat
Bitcoin to Form Golden Cross but It Cannot Guarantee a Bull Run
Bitcoin traders are enthusiastic about a textbook technical indicator whose formation could send the asset's prices higher. Dubbed as Golden Cross, the
Bitcoin Be Mine: Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Crypto Way
It’s Valentine’s Day and crypto investors are currently sitting on early 2020 profits from Bitcoin and altcoins. Love is in the air and money is filling
This Bitcoin Metric Is Over 100% Higher in 2 Months, and It’s Critical for Bulls
Over the past 60 days, Bitcoin has found itself rocketing higher, rallying from a low of $6,400 to a local top of $10,500 in the span of two months.
Ma’ariv Poll: Blue&White 34, Likud 33, Liberman 7
Despite Netanyahu's media blitz, in Washington, Moscow, and Africa, the needle refuses to move.
Top Ten Pieces of Advice (from God)
Yishai is joined by Rav Mike Feuer to stand in awe at the foot of Mt. Sinai and receive the gift of the Ten Commandments. Then, Malkah Fleisher on a flat tire in Judea and the micro-kindnesses that can change our life.
Watch: Kinneret on the Boardwalk
The rains have raised the Kinneret high enough to splash onto the Tiberias boardwalk - for the first time since 1992.
Don’t Stop At Hearing
Only Yisro went deeper into what this all meant to him. He didn’t just hear – he changed.
Forgotten History – The Torah-Underground Nexus
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Alviva shares crash 25% as ICT distribution comes up short
Shares in technology distribution group Alviva Holdings tumbled more than 25% in intraday trading in Johannesburg on Friday after it shocked investors with a profit warning.
Google is quitting its free Wi-Fi business three months after SA launch
Just three months after Google launched its free public Wi-Fi initiative, known as Google Station, in South Africa, the Internet giant is backing out of the business worldwide.
Mark Zuckerberg to voice support for global tax on tech giants
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is to offer public support for international tax reform which would see technology giants pay more tax in Europe.
Ramaphosa plan is no quick fix for South Africa’s energy woes
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plans to overhaul the energy industry have some way to go before they provide answers to the nation’s crippling power shortages.
Auckland restaurants struggling as coronavirus fears keep diners away
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Advertorial: Valentine Deals on URcdkeys Windows 10 Pro OEM key (2 PC) for 20$
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NVIDIA Financial Results Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 - Positive Forecasts Despite Coronavirus
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Ninja Tune releases Jamm Pro app for music production and live performance
It's the successor to the original Ninja Jamm app.
Trump tweets that he has the 'legal right' to involve A.G. Barr in criminal cases
Trump's assertion comes a day after Barr said the president's tweets "make it impossible for me to do my job."
Smelling this year's Valentine roses could leave you on a real high
Smelling this year's Valentine roses could leave you on a real high
Meet Timea, Afghanistan's first robot waitress
While robots are becoming increasingly commonplace in Japan and China, they are unusual in Afghanistan
US and Taliban reach Afghanistan truce on sidelines of Munich summit
The truce came after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper met in Munich with Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani.
UN warns of humanitarian disaster if locust swarms aren't stopped
Billions of locusts have been swarming across the Arabian peninsula and East Africa
Surging numbers of migrants are using small boats to reach the UK
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German economy stagnates as eurozone growth reaches 7-year low
Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has recorded a zero growth between October and December, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell.
'Europe can only be stronger with Russia,' claims Moldova's president
"I believe in a big Europe, from Lisbon to Vladivostok," Igor Dodon told Euronews.
Angry spanish farmers invade Valencia
Hundreds of tractors brought the coastal city of Valencia to a halt, with tractors also blocking many roads in the southern Andalusia region
Google takes appeal against €2.4bn fine to European Court of Justice
The European Court of Justice is hearing Google's appeal over a 2017 sanction for anti-competitive behaviour.
When Frederick Douglass met Ireland's "Liberator" Daniel O’Connell in 1845
American abolitionist Frederick Douglass wrote how he was 'captivated' after attending a speech made by Daniel O'Connell, "The Liberator."
Romantic Guinness food pairings for Valentine’s Day
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Joe Biden - a requiem for a political heavyweight?
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Irish whiskey sales in US on the up as American spirits exports plunge due to tariffs
It marks an even better year for Irish whiskey than 2018 when US sales topped $1 billion for the first time ever.
Savannah changes format of its St. Patrick's Parade and Festival
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Boris Johnson sacks Northern Ireland secretary over Brexit clash
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sacked Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Julian Smith just weeks after he helped to restore power-sharing in Stormont. Smith's dismissal has caused widespread shock on both sides of the border.
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Brandon Lewis: I want to deliver on powersharing deal
The new Northern Ireland Secretary said he wanted to build on promises made by his predecessor Julian Smith last month.
Northern Powerhouse will still be represented at Cabinet, says No 10
Jake Berry resigned from his ministerial role on Thursday after being told he would not attend the meetings.
Storm Dennis ‘could be worse than Ciara’ as hundreds of homes face flooding
The Environment Agency said the flood impact could be worse due to the ground already being saturated.
Georgian Valentine’s letter that ‘worked its magic’ sells for £1,300
Research into the lot revealed that the sender and recipient were later married and had five children.
COMMENT: Sajid Javid becomes victim of Downing Street power struggle
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Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’
A prosecutor was making his closing arguments at Weinstein’s rape trial in New York.
Scottish Tories will be the alternative to SNP ‘failure’, insists new leader
Jackson Carlaw was speaking after being elected to head the Conservatives in Scotland.
Lewis pays tribute to predecessor as a ‘good friend’
Julian Smith was sacked as Northern Ireland Secretary during Thursday’s Cabinet reshuffle.
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Wolverhampton school celebrates coming out of special measures
A Wolverhampton primary school is celebrating coming out of special measures this week – two years after education chiefs declared it 'inadequate'.
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years
The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Dudley dog mess fines hit £2,800
Dog owners who failed to clean up after their pets in Dudley were fined nearly £3,000 last year.
Jackson Carlaw elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
He succeeds Ruth Davidson, who stepped down last summer.
UK drive: The Volvo S60 T5 is a delightfully comfortable executive car
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1980s conservatory to be replaced with traditional orangery at Stafford hall
A 1980s-style conservatory built on the side of a Grade II listed country house without planning permission is now set to be replaced with a more traditional-looking orangery after councillors gave plans the go ahead.
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Author Lee Child: A united Ireland is hundreds of years overdue
The best-selling writer said he is in the process of applying for an Irish passport.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United are together as one
This week Fred claimed the club has “lots of problems” and the squad lacks “the sticking together mentality”.
Astra's star still rising
Now celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new model, it has sold over three million sold in the UK since 1979 and in a startling statistic, Vauxhall says that more than 25 per cent of British motorists have either owned or driven an Astra.
Storm Dennis warnings hit travel plans as attractions batten down the hatches
Travel plans have been hit, markets will close and attractions face a nervous wait as Storm Dennis brings heavy rain and strong winds.
Storm Dennis flood risk could be worse than Ciara
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings covering most of the UK this weekend.
Wolverhampton Council spends £18,000 on two trips to France property convention
Wolverhampton Council spent more than £18,000 of taxpayers' money on two trips to a real estate exhibition in France, figures have revealed.
Dudley Council criticised over care home top-up fee system
A local government watchdog has accused Dudley Council of absolving itself of its responsibilities and putting vulnerable people at risk by refusing to handle top-up fees for nursing homes.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies
Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.
Prosecutors get final word at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial in NYC
By the time prosecutors at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial give their closing argument on Friday, it will have been more than a week since jurors heard one of his accusers recount what prosecutors describe as a vile sexual encounter.
Valentine's Day: A flower's long journey to your special someone
Before you gift your loved one with that beautiful bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day, those flowers make quite a journey just to get here.
7 Real Cars That Happen to Look like the Batmobile
If money was no object, you could probably grab yourself some of these real-life Batmobile-looking cars! Of course, with enough cash, you could just buy one of the film versions? Your call.
7 Highlights of Foldable Smartphones: A Brief History of Foldable Design
Foldables: either the future of mobile or a very expensive fad consumer product.
Latest Updates on Wuhan's Deadly Coronavirus
The impact and infections of the Wuhan coronavirus are spreading rapidly each day, here is a comprehensive list of the latest news on the outbreak.
Innovation and creativity in the NBA All-Star dunk contest
From Spud Webb in the 1980s to Vince Carter in 2000 to Aaron Gordon in the 2010s, these are the most creative, jaw-dropping slams in the history of the dunk contest.
Apple Patent Shows Self-Configuring Smart Home
Apple's new smart home patent application is ambitious, but could be a way of connecting smart tech inside a home in new ways via modular wall hardware.
IRS Backs Off Fortnite Gaming Currency As Reportable Income
The IRS has deleted a part of its website regarding the taxation of video game currency, perplexing gamers and others as to the question of taxing virtual cash.
Sainsbury’s Introduces New C-Store Format; SHOWFIELDS To Open In Miami
Sainsbury's unveiled a new c-store format in London called On The Go, and used data to create the Mansion House store to meet the needs of busy city workers.
Modell’s Brings On Advisers Amid Slumping Sales, Online Competition
Modell's Sporting Goods has brought on a trio of advisers with the inclusion of a chief restructuring officer in response to disappointing sales.
Western Union Pledges Up To 500K Match For Coronavirus Relief
News: Western Union and the Western Union Foundation announced a $1 million worldwide matching challenge to help provide relief for COVID-19, the coronavirus.
Consumer Spending Drives Jan. Retail Sales Boost
News: Retail sales, which are an indication of purchases at restaurants, stores and online, rose a seasonally adjusted 0.3 percent last month from December.
Consumers Turn To Unattended Retail For Speed, Shorter Lines
The February 2020 Future of Unattended Retail Report: Vending as the New Contextual Commerce examines what consumers expect from advanced UR encounters.
Puerto Rico Falls Prey To $4M Online Fraud
Fraud News: An online scam targeted $4 million in retirement funds from at least four Puerto Rico agencies, according to reports on Thursday (Feb. 14).
How To Build A Digital ID In Layers
In an interview with PYMNTS, Trulioo COO Zac Cohen cautions against a "one-size-fits-all" approach to digital identity.
Bitcoin Daily: US Treasury’s Mnuchin Says ‘Significant’ New Crypto Rules In Works; Spain’s FC Barcelona To Create Team Token
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said that the federal government would be rolling out new regulations regarding cryptocurrency soon.
The ABCs Of The California Gig Worker Ruling
California's ruling to deny a request to halt enforcement of AB5 spotlights the clash between the private sector and the government over the gig economy and more.
SilverCloud On How FIs Can Offer SMBs A ‘Consumer’ Banking Experience
SilverCloud CEO Scott Cornell tells PYMNTS how forward-thinking FIs can bring digital tools that improve consumer relationships to their corporate customers.
Procurement, Digital Banking See VC Funding Rounds
This week's B2B funding focused on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), cash flow amid streamlining payments and supply chain visibility, as well as digital banking.
How Greyhound Bus Makes Fraudsters Play Fare
The Merchant Fraud Decisioning Playbook examines new fraud threats against merchants and how businesses, payment providers and security players are responding.
Reinventing Shopping And Agriculture With Innovation
Innovators aim to transform shopping and agriculture with new approaches to shopping centers and farms, with the help of tools like artificial intelligence.
Wine.com Uncorks A Vintage Year
Wine.com snagged the title of most successful wine retailer of 2019, achieved with a focus on accessibility, according to CEO Rich Bergsund.
MyTheresa eCommerce Fashion Brand Plans To Go Public
MyTheresa, the online luxury fashion retailer, plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange to take advantage of robust equity markets.
How Dynamic Supply Chain Analytics Smooths Cash Flow
ClearMetal discusses the impact of static data analytics on cash flow through the supply chain, with impacts on inventory and invoice-to-payment cycles.
Europe Seeks To Have G20 Tackle Tech Firm Taxation
Europe now wants global financial leaders in the G20 to make taxing digital giants a priority in 2020.
DOJ won't pursue criminal charges against McCabe
The Justice Department said Friday it will not pursue criminal charges against former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, after a nearly two-year-long investigation into accusations brought by the agency's independent watchdog who found that he lacked "candor" when questioned about leaking to the media.
Mark Steyn: Dems prefer a 'principled socialist lunatic' like Bernie over 'corrupt' establishment
Fox News contributor Mark Steyn said on Friday that the rise of socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in the Democratic Party is attributed to lack of trust in “corrupt” moderates in the Democratic field.
Tom Del Beccaro: California’s leading export is becoming people and many of them are conservatives
California’s combination of problems brought on by failed government policies, the high taxes that threaten to go higher and the imposition of liberal social views makes many want to disassociate with California.
Tammy Bruce: Why February 2020 will be known as the month when Trump was reelected
February 2020 will forever be known not only as the month when President Trump was reelected, but why that happened.
Air Force to allow uniformed members to wear turbans, hijabs, beards in new dress code update, officials say
The United States Air Force updated its official dress code policy this month, in observance of religious practices, which will allow military personnel to wear turbans or hijabs as a part of the uniform.
South Carolina receives NCAA notice for basketball program
South Carolina became the latest school to receive an NCAA notice of allegations over the federal probe into college basketball.
McCain, Behar explode over Bloomberg, Trump's 2016 win: 'He is president, move on!'
"The View" co-hosts Joy Behar and Meghan McCain got into another spat over President Trump on Friday, this time while discussing whether he was more electable than former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
US, Taliban reach truce agreement calling for 'reduction in violence'
American and Taliban officials have agreed Friday to sign a truce agreement that will see a seven-day “reduction in violence” in Afghanistan – in addition to possible U.S. troop withdrawals.
Passenger caught manspreading at the airport divides opinion after he takes up THREE seats
A MANSPREADING passenger has divided opinion after he was spotted spreading his legs and taking up three seats at the airport. The man in question was spotted at Toronto Pearson Airport before a fl…
Chloe Ferry splits from Sam Gowland AGAIN and moves out of his house ‘for good’ after secret make or break holiday
CHLOE Ferry has split from Sam Gowland “for good”, according to pals. The Geordie Shore star is making a “fresh start” for herself and today moved into her new home. A source told The S…
13 HUGE Emmerdale spoilers for next week as Cain and Moira’s reunion is teased
EMMERDALE’S Cain Dingle shoots Moira’s mystery attacker thinking they’re one of the livestock thieves - but the pair aren't prepared for the figure’s true identity.
Mum trolled over operation to remove baby’s birthmark after priest refused to baptise her
TROLLS have targeted the mum of an adorable six-month-old baby who underwent a dramatic birthmark removal op just months after a priest refused to baptise her over the pre-cancerous condition. Mari…
DoT Asks Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Others To Clear AGR Dues By Midnight
Airtel has told the DoT it will deposit Rs 10,000 crore of AGR dues by Feb. 20, 2020, and the balance before next date of hearing.
KYALO: Forgiveness must be part of national talks
Vocal Moi supporters want whoever he wronged to forgive him in the same week he died. Why?
Disruptive scenes that birthed Moi's torture era
The headache set in after release of political detainees, who called for reforms in Kanu.
Form Four leavers now teaching in Mandera
At least 1,019 non-local teachers have left this year, official says.
Teams train sight on maiden varsity 7s trophy
The Cougars, on the other hand, have been drawn against familiar foes Chuka, University of Embu and Pwani.
Motorists to pay more for fuel
Super petrol and diesel prices go up Sh2.67 and Sh2.13 respectively.
Valentine’s Day: Love or business?
Even for poor people, the temptation to outdo themselves during the Valentine’s Day is high.
Zimbabwe battles to clear huge passport backlog
Country seeks to clear more than 400,000 passports dating as far back as 2018.
Ethiopian MPs ratify law criminalising hate speech
Some say the law obstructs citizens' rights to freedom of speech and opinion.
KBL injects Sh40 million into Kenya Open
Karuku added that the continued partnership offers the brand an opportunity to interact with their consumers.
Too rich to bribe: Diack tells court in Russian doping graft
The trial is now set to start in June.
How multi-party politics changed Kenya's economy
The economy was destabilised and the regime found itself in difficulties.
Ex-CS Echesa quizzed over Sh40 billion fake military tender -
Former CS allegedly paid Sh11.5m initial ‘consultancy’ fee by Polish company.
CHEGE: It’s time to give young women a chance to lead
We not only like to pull women down but we also rationalise their success.
Meru medics threaten strike
They will issue a notice next week as talks with the county have failed.
CS summoned over illegal Sh4.9bn contract
Senators want answers on a contract for provision of Health Care Information Technology.
White Claw is coming to Canada: An explainer
America's meme-iest hard seltzer is finally tearing its way into the Great White North next month
El Mocambo to reopen this spring before CMW
Information spreading online is unconfirmed, but owner Michael Wekerle says the historic venue will open "when the snow melts and the sun starts to shower"
Global Food Research: Will front-of-the-package warning labels change our eating habits?
The Global Food Research Program shares their perspective on targeting ultra-processed foods with front-of-the-package warning labels
The biology of “love”: Lessons from prairie voles
Sue Carter, Director of The Kinsey Institute, discusses the fascinating nature of prairie voles and how they can teach us about the biology of “love”
Blockchain can help the NHS and ‘Global Britain’ take off
René Seifert suggests that NHS recruiters must turn to Blockchain-enabled identity verification services as post-Brexit ‘Global Britain’ takes off
What women need to know about menopause and mental Health
Here, Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses everything that women need to know about menopause and mental health
Putting a spotlight on the dark metabolome
David S. Wishart discusses metabolomics, how the field is breaking into biochemical mysteries and the “dark metabolome”. Read more at OAG:
A systemic approach to education, research and innovation in the EU
Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, describes a systemic approach to education, research and innovation
GameSnacks to deliver more casual, faster games to more consumers
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Galaxy Home Mini free for Galaxy S20 pre-orders in Korea
When Samsung introduce new devices that are not smartphones alongside their new smartphones, the immediate assumption is that the former will be used as incentives to get people to pre-order the la…
Samsung 25W power banks now on website, 45W car charger coming soon
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NERC: Power sector recorded N1.7trn tariff shortfall in four years
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the power sector recorded ₦1.72 trillion tariff-related revenue shortfall from 2015 to 2019. The commission said this in a newly released consultation paper
Putin: As long as I’m president, there’ll be no gay marriage in Russia
President VPresident Vladimir Putin of Russia says gay marriage will not be legalised as long as he is president. Speaking in Kremlin, a city in Moscow, where he met a
FIRS: Tax waivers, illicit flows responsible for low revenue
The FIRS says it has not been able to meet its revenue target because of non-discretionary tax waiver grants and illicit financial flows
The overbearing demand for gratifications in Nigerian airports
BY REUBEN RINE Apart from the numerous airstrips built mainly by the Nigerian military and multinational oil companies, Nigeria has 31 airports out of which only 5 are functional for
We’ll improve on service delivery to Lagosians, says commissioner
Ajibola Ponnle, commissioner for establishments, training and pensions in Lagos, says her ministry will inspire paradigm shift towards improving service delivery to Lagosians. Ponnle said this at the launch of Simple,
This dinky Japanese restaurant is just 3.7 sqm
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2 top ASX dividend shares to buy and hold for the next decade
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4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week
These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week. Read how this affected these individual companies.
Why you can never have too much super
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How much does the average Australian earn?
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Beware of the perils of swimming against the tide
Why the share market and the ocean have much in common, and the lessons we can take from learning not to swim against the tide.
4 ASX shares to watch in week 3 of reporting season
Here are 4 great ASX shares to watch during the busiest week of February's ASX reporting season.
Replace your entire wage with dividends from ASX shares
You can replace your entire wage with dividends from ASX shares.
Forget saving money! I’d invest using these 3 Warren Buffett tips
I think adopting a value investing strategy such as that used by Warren Buffett could be a better idea than having cash savings.
3 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy next week
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Were these the best results on the ASX last week?
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Retirement hack: cheap dividend stocks could make you a million
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The secret to finding the best ASX shares – breaking all the rules
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Buzzcocks share first single since Pete Shelley’s death, touring around Punk Rock Bowling
Pete Shelley died in 2018 but Steve Diggle decided to keep the Buzzcocks flame alive and the band have now shared their first single since Shelley's death.
Nigerian passport holders still placed on Ebola ban in Bahrain
Almost six years after Nigeria was declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organisation, the Kingdom of Bahrain has refused to remove the Ebola Visa ban placed on the country's passport holders
Go for reconciliation, PDP tells Diri
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Uche Secondus, on Friday urged the Bayelsa State governor-elect, Sen. Douye Diri, to immediately go for reconciliation in the state.
Ex-Nigeria stars West and Babayaro join fight to tackle graft
In his playing heydey, Taribo West was a tough-tackling defender taking on the best strikers in Italy's Serie A with his trademark shock of brightly-coloured braids.
South Sudan’s Kiir says no compromise to end peace deal deadlock
South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Friday dismissed international calls for compromise with his foes to break a deadlock that threatens a ceasefire in their six year war.
The Refined Investor Series 2020 promises to provide actionable insights for investors
The Refined Investor Series, reputed for high-level conversations is well attended by high profile business leaders and investors- and this year is no different as Fine & Country West Africa will be collaborating with PwC and Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie as knowledge partners to execute what has been described as one of the most anticipated & insightful Real Estate events for the upper quartile market in Nigeria.
Deploy self-regulatory mechanism to check influx of substandard goods- SON
SON has urged electronic dealers at Alaba International Market in Lagos to deploy a self-regulatory mechanism to check the influx of substandard goods.
8 Appreciative Phrases That Can Boost Your Relationship
It gets to a point where you want to be appreciated especially by people who are close to you and you have a close bond with. There are phrases and compliments that carry weight and mean a lot to people.
Yobe Government approves N220.7m for payment of LG retirees
Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved N220.7 million for the payment of retirement benefits to180 retirees from the 17 local government areas
UK could face ECJ if it fails to apply Irish protocol
The UK can be brought to the European Court of Justice if it fails to carry out checks and controls on goods going from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, EU sources have confirmed.
Yellow wind and rain warning ahead of Storm Dennis
A Status Yellow rain and wind warning has been issued for the entire country ahead of Storm Dennis, which is expected to bring wet and very windy weather over the weekend and into Monday.
Tanzania borrows Sh147bn to construction a 550km SGR
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The government of Tanzania has received a Sh147 billion loan from Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania to fund the construction of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
Tanzania borrows Sh147bn to construct 550km SGR line
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The government of Tanzania has received a Sh147 billion loan from Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania to fund the construction of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
Too rich to bribe: Diack junior denies graft
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Magical Kenya Open gets Sh40m from KBL
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Magical Kenya Open Golf Championship has been handed a major boost after Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through its premium Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
India hails ‘landmark’ extradition of alleged cricket match-fixer
NEW DELHI, India, Feb 14 - The head of Indian cricket's anti-corruption watchdog said on Friday Britain's extradition of accused match-fixer Sanjeev Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
Ex-Nigeria stars West, Babayaro join fight to tackle graft
ABUJA, Nigeria, Feb 13 - In his playing heydey Taribo West was a tough-tackling defender taking on the best strikers in Italy's Serie A with his trademark Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
Motorists to pay more for petrol, diesel as import bill rises
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14- Motorists will from mid-night pay more for super petrol after the energy watchdog hiked the price of the commodity by Sh2.67 to Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
National Space Council expands membership
The White House has added the Secretary of Energy and two other officials to the roster of members of the National Space Council.
VN-Index dips, ending three-session gaining streak - VnExpress International
Vietnam’s benchmark stock market index slipped 0.08 percent to 937.45 points Friday, ending a three-session gaining streak.
Vietnam Airlines loses up to $10.8 million a week to Covid-19 - VnExpress International
Vietnam Airlines has lost VND200-250 billion ($8.6-10.8 million) per week following flight suspension to China, the national carrier said in a statement.
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Irish charity warns of 'devastating' food crisis in Ethiopia due to locust
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Warnings issued as Storm Dennis to bring very wet and windy weather over weekend
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Irish firm signs €40m deal to supply European and UK markets
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India's 2020-21 pulses import may fall by 50% if government doesn't extend import quotas, says IPGA
As Indian government struggles to support the domestic pulses farmers who are getting non-remunerative prices due to the second consecutive year of bumper production, trade body Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) has claimed that large scale smuggling of pulses from neighbouring countries is hurting the interests of domestic farmers and traders.
Exports contract for 6th straight month, drop 1.66 per cent in January; trade deficit widens
Shipments of petroleum products, plastic, carpet, gems and jewellery, and leather products contracted by 7.42 per cent, 10.62 per cent, 5.19 per cent, 6.89 per cent, and 7.57 4 per cent, respectively, in January. Imports also fell for the eighth consecutive months, down 0.75 per cent to USD 41.14 billion in January, widening the trade deficit to a seven-month high of USD 15.17 billion, according to the government data released on Friday.
Our real estate biz not dependent on govt reforms & we continue to do well: Adi Godrej
Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Industries, says the last two years have been record years for Godrej Properties. The chemical business is doing well while the consumer company is under a little pressure as peoples purchasing power has come down.
IRB Infra Q3 PAT down 27% at Rs 160 crore
Total expenses increased to Rs 1,534.36 crore, from Rs 1,446.82 crore earlier.
F&O: Options signal Nifty range in 12,000-12,300 zone
India VIX moved up by 1.83 per cent to 13.61.
Temasek arm sells Rs 204 crore Godrej Agrovet shares
The shares were offloaded on an average price of Rs 539.13, valuing the transaction at Rs 204.04 crore.
Risk of duopoly in telecom sector higher than before: Analyst
The room for manoeuvre is now very less for operators. The situation is particularly grave for Voda Idea.
Volkswagen offered 830-mn-euro settlement for German diesel cases
The mass lawsuit is one of the major legal hangovers from VW's 2015 admission to fitting 11 million vehicles worldwide with software to make motors appear less polluting in regulatory tests than in real driving conditions. While diesel buyers in the US have enjoyed generous buyback and compensation schemes, German drivers had so far gone uncompensated for the impact of the scandal, which has since spread to other carmakers.
More risk capital and a strong corporate governance code, key to India's GDP growth: Uday Kotak
Indias aspirational growth of 6-7% depends on risk capital and strong corporate governance code, Kotak said.
Keep some powder dry, invest rest in 4 sectors: Gurmeet Chadha
Look at the last one-year return at the shorter end of the yield curve. Even if we have not taken any duration risk, we have clocked 10-12% kind of a return in the short-term debt category which is almost equal to the Nifty return of last one year, says Gurmeet Chadha, Co-founder, Complete Circle Consultants.
China’s startups on the ropes after virus freezes funding
A backlash against Chinas tech champions in 2019 had begun damping a decade or more of go-go optimism and investment that fueled one of the fastest and largest creations of wealth the world has seen.
SBI a value play, buy Page Industries on dips: Rahul Shah, MOFSL
The economy is bottoming out and rural consumption is definitely growing. Plus, this quarters numbers have been fairly decent. I do not think there could be any more pain here for the auto sector in coming month, says Rahul Shah, Vice President, Broking & Distribution - Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
Myntra names its new chief technology officer
Flipkart and Myntra together control about 70% of the online fashion market share in the country. According to Myntras new CTO Raghu Krishnananda, fashion ecommerce penetration is expected to reach 15% of the total fashion spend in the country in 2020.
Govt willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that if required, the government would take more steps beyond Budget announcements.
Why Neeraj Dewan in bullish on consumption, infra and auto
Neeraj Dewan, Director, Quantum Securities, says growth is not happening for the larger part of the market, but four to six months down the line, the economic activity should pick up and one must select stocks based on that.
PAN to become inoperative after March 31 if not linked with Aadhaar: Income Tax Dept
PAN will become inoperative if it is not linked with Aadhaar by March 31, the I-T department has said.
CBDT notifies forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
The move comes after the government had slashed corporate tax rate last year in September as a measure to boost economic activity. The base corporate tax for existing companies was brought down to 22% from the current 30% while for new manufacturing firms, the tax was reduced to 15 per cent from the current 25 per cent.
SpiceJet shares climb nearly 6% after Q3 results
In the 2018 December quarter, the carrier recorded a profit of Rs 55 crore.
DMart OFS: Non-retail quota subscribed 3.4 times
Radhakishan Damani and other promoters of Avenue Supermarts would be selling 2.28 per cent stake or 1.5 crore shares of the company in a Rs 3,500-crore deal.
India, Portugal ink seven pacts after Modi-Sousa talks
The pacts provide for cooperation in areas of investment, transport, ports, culture and industrial and intellectual property rights. Portugal is an important country for India in Southern Europe, and bilateral ties have witnessed a steady progress in the last 15 years. In October 2005, Portugal extradited Abu Salem and Monica Bedi to face terror charges.
Get ready for global economy's dreadful future: Save more, work longer, and expect less
Ultra-low and negative interest rates are taking hold in countries where economic growth has been sluggish.
After Supreme Court rap, DoT orders telcos to clear dues immediately
The order by the DoT has asked telcos to clear dues by 11.59 pm Friday.
Delta will invest $1 billion to become first carbon-neutral airline
Delta will invest $1 billion over the next decade in an effort to become the world's first carbon-neutral airline, the company announced Friday.
Tyrod Taylor talked up as legit Chargers’ option amid Tom Brady rumors
If Tom Brady does not head across the country, the Chargers have a quarterback option much closer to home. Days after the Chargers officially split with longtime quarterback Philip Rivers, head coach
Pantsuits are a strong wedding alternative to the bridal gown
The pantsuit is no longer limited to City Hall weddings. Sleek and tailored looks can be found on almost every bridal runway, with designers creating a variety of separate looks as well as one-piece
Kristyna Ng, who says ‘Jeopardy!’ helped her learn English, gets on show
"Jeopardy! has been the soundtrack of my life," Kristyna Ng, a corporate strategist with the City of Calgary, told the BBC after coming in second place in Tuesday’s episode. "I feel like I won the
Ex-Giant leads chorus of lineman mocking stud prospect’s viral video
Julian Armella celebrated too soon. Armella, an offensive tackle at St. Thomas Aquinas, became the internet’s latest sensation after a video was posted of the high school sophomore violently
Ex-Newsweek owner dodges jail after pleading guilty in money-laundering scandal
A $35 million fraud and money-laundering scandal that ensnared Newsweek magazine and a small California Bible college wrapped up Friday with guilty pleas from two executives who had helped mastermind
Mets’ Marcus Stroman declines to rip Astros again for scandal
PORT ST. LUCIE — Marcus Stroman may have strong feelings about the Astros’ illegal sign-stealing, but he’s finished discussing it. “I spoke on it already,” the Mets right-hander said
Foreigners Dump Turkish Local Assets by Close to Record Amounts
Turkish local assets were hit last week by one of the largest bouts of foreign disinvestment in the last five years, Deutsche Bank said on Friday. The outflow signaled bearish market sentiment towards Turkey, which has seen the lira weaken in recent
Official Survey Says Unemployment in West Bank, Gaza Rises 25%
Unemployment in the Palestinian labor force rose 25 percent in 2019, revealed an official report by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. The number of unemployed was 343,800 in 2019, with 215,100 in the Gaza Strip and 128,700 in
Saudi Arabia, UAE Among Top 10 Logistics Markets
Arabian Gulf countries have had a high ranking in the 2020 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, with UAE and Saudi Arabia among the top 10 logistics markets. In the GCC, the UAE ranked third, Saudi Arabia sixth, Oman 14th, Bahrain 15th, and Kuwa
Everton Show the Way by Promoting Community Rather than Gambling
In a climate of serious concern finally rising about football’s drenching with gambling adverts, Everton showed a glimpse of a better future at their home match with Crystal Palace on Saturday. Rather than promoting to the watching world Everton’s sp
Saudi Arabia Provides Emergency Medical Aid to China
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday the signing of six contracts with global companies to provide medical equipment and supplies to China in its effort to combat the new coronavirus outbreak. The deals were signed by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid a
Singapore woos world’s biggest money managers with new law
The law, known as the Variable Capital Companies Act, makes it easier for overseas and domestic entities to register funds in Singapore if they have a locally based fund manager.
Rising garlic price cannot be blamed on coronavirus: Business watchdog
As some suggest the coronavirus outbreak may be behind the sharp rise in garlic prices, the competition watchdog is not having any of it, blaming importers instead.
Indonesia promotes ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific at middle power meet
Indonesia is using a meeting of loosely associated and like-minded countries in Mexico City to promote the vision of an inclusive Indo-Pacific region, underlining the importance of dialogue to foster cooperation instead of rivalry.
CGS-CIMB launches online trading platform for retail investors
With the launch of an online trading platform, PT CGS-CIMB Sekuritas Indonesia hopes to get more individuals to invest in Indonesia's stock market.
Indonesia's 2020 census to recruit 390,000 volunteers, keen to follow S. Korea footsteps
The BPS will combine door-to-door interviews and data gathering from the Home Ministry’s Population and Civil Registration Directorate General for the 2020 census.
China moves to ease mounting anger with reset of virus fight
China took action on two fronts to gain control of the spiraling coronavirus outbreak gripping the country: reporting a dramatic increase in cases and ousting top officials who failed to check the disease’s expansion.
WanaArtha Life’s securities accounts blocked by AGO in Jiwasraya trickle down effect
WanaArtha Life assured its policyholders that the policy benefits in the insurer were safe and that it was trying to handle the situation with the AGO, OJK and other relevant authorities.
UEFA teams up with Disney in a bid to boost girls participation
UEFA has teamed up with Disney to launch a pan-European project aimed at increasing the number of girls playing football.
State pawnshop Pegadaian on the lookout for fintech partners to develop digital financing
Pegadaian president director Kuswiyoto said on Thursday that the partnership with fintech operators was expected to further develop services the company provide in the Pegadaian Digital mobile apps.
'Not the letter': Minister Mahfud clarifies dismissive remark about West Papua report
Coordinating Legal, Political and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD clarified on Thursday that he did not refer to documents on the victims of human rights violations in West Papua recently handed over to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as trash.
Kresna goes about business as usual despite reports of problems related to Jiwasraya
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has denied reports that investment management firm PT Kresna Asset Management (KAM) and life insurer PT Kresna Life are under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO).
Jokowi dreams of AI bureaucracy. But why is his administration waging war on science?
Science is not a religious dogma that is immune to criticism and revisions. However, that is by no means a license to dismiss it just because you dislike its conclusions or find them disturbing or inconvenient.
Quick strategies needed to shift dependency on China
China is Indonesia's largest trading partner, our second-largest supplier and third-largest foreign investor. These three indicators should be more than enough for us to be vigilant and immediately anticipate further adverse impacts.
Asia sees sharp decline in match-fixing, says AFC
"From 2016 we've witnessed a decline in match-fixing across Asia by 21% and with our efforts in tandem with Sportradar, the preventive measures we've introduced have produced positive results," Benoit Pasquier, AFC General Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs, told Reuters by email.
Coronavirus: Indonesia to screen ships seeking to dock from China
Every vessel from China and its crew members will be screened while the ship is still on the waters, or before it seeks to dock at the country's ports.
The PlayStation 5 could cost as much as $470 as Sony reportedly struggles to keep the cost of parts down
PlayStation insiders said exactly where the company prices the PS5 will depend on where rival Microsoft prices its next-generation Xbox.
Trump said he's been spending his time after impeachment thinking about Nixon and looking at his White House portrait
President Trump was impeached by the House in December but acquitted by the Senate last week. President Nixon resigned before he could be impeached.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
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Warren Buffett loves using Valentine's Day to explain why See's Candies is his 'dream business'
"See's Candies means getting kissed," Buffett said in 1998. "If we can get that in the minds of people, we can raise prices."
The secret Amazon section selling cheap iPhones, Nintendo Switches and TVs
The big name items are being sold for discount prices on an unappreciated part of the Amazon website
Aldi is about to increase the price of its bag for life up to 15p
Stores will also scrap single-use produce bags
Give your partner the gift of gaming on Valentine's Day
Learn how to beat your other half in 24 hours
Tesco illegally stopped landlords renting out sites near its stores to rivals, a watchdog found
It blocked rivals from opening stores in 23 locations across the UK - including one in Wales
Solar farm as big as 19 rugby pitches and overlooking Swansea city centre is planned for Kilvey Hill
But energy bosses insist it wouldn't have an impact on the amazing views across Swansea Bay
How this row of bungalows has become unlikely test bed for cheaper electric bills - but it comes at a whopping cost
The Swansea Valley properties will be fitted with gizmos like new Tesla batteries
Tesco is selling 100 Jaffa Cakes for just £3.75
The bargain boxes won't be on offer for long so be quick
Bargain 50p Yankee Candles being sold at B&M - but there's a catch
The bargain store usually sells the product for £15 each, meaning the saving is a huge 97 per cent
Big-race statistics and trends for the Grand National Trial at Haydock on Saturday February 15
We've teamed up with Weatherbys to provide the key racing trends ahead of Saturday's Grand National Trial at Haydock.
Nuno Espirito Santo future: Doubt over Wolves manager with club yet to offer a new contract at Molineux
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo insists he is not concerned about his future despite the fact his current contract expires next year and there are no signs of an extension.
The Market Place: Sky Bet Movers, Price Boosts and Trader Tip
Penny Marlow at Fakenham is the best-backed horse of the day with Sky Bet. We have all the movers, Price Boosts plus a traders' tip.
Catching Pigeons gossip column including Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield, Wincanton and Newcastle
Our top gossip column returns with horses to follow at whichever of Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield, Wincanton and Newcastle get the go-ahead.
Analysts Admit Bitcoin Could See Larger Price Pullback After 3% Drop
Over the past 60 days, since bottoming at $6,400 in the middle of December, Bitcoin has been on a near-relentless surge higher.
Top Analyst Confirms $100,000 Bitcoin Price Target For End of 2021
A prominent analyst hailing from institutional markets in Europe recently threw his weight behind a prediction that Bitcoin will trade at least as high as $100,000 by the end of 2021
"No Rollbacks": BitMEX Says After 62% XRP Flash Crash
XRP saw a "flash crash" on the BitMex exchange, with the asset's price plunging by 50% in a few minutes' time.
Inside iearn.finance: a DeFi Aggregator for Optimized Yield Opportunities
The iearn.finance platform is described "an aggregator of interest-earning DeFi opportunities."
Am I the only one who doesn't want an SUV?
There's room for all body types in 2020, but my heart lies on the road less travelled.
This week's Red Letters, answering one of the most important questions
LFC Stories: In our latest installment, Michael MacCambridge and Neil Atkinson discuss how to make
Gas-fired power plant could be built on green belt land
The power plant would be roughly the size of a five-storey building
Merseyside pub named one of the best in the country
It prides itself on its real ales and has a wide variety of beer and cider
Switch to a Nissan Leaf and go emission free for less
Receive up to £2,000 off when you trade in your current car at Crosby Park Nissan*
More St Helens council staff are being abused at work
Nearly 400 employees have come into 'conflict' with a member of the public
Shoppers say £5 perfume is exactly like a £130 YSL fragrance
Fans are buying in bulk due to fear of it selling out
One Liverpool family evicted a day as housing crisis grips city
Shocking new statistics show how many people are facing homelessness
Mersey Gateway fines hit record low thanks to new online tool
More drivers are paying the controversial £2 toll on time thanks to Merseyflow's new app
Merseyside borough's PFI schools still cost public £30m a year
One school has been closed for seven years but the council is still paying millions for it
Liverpool's waterfront living and why it's great for renters
Enjoy historic character, modern living and a wide range of cultural attractions, restaurants and shops
Independent traders in Mersey town offering fortnight of £5 deals
Shoppers can enjoy £5 deals on everything from food and alcohol to accessories and beauty treatments
Alfa Romeo offer first glimpse of F1 2020 car in Valentine's Day livery
Love was in the air at Alfa Romeo on Friday as their F1 2020 challenger hit the track for the first time in another Valentine's Day-inspired livery.
Man Utd ranked 16th most economically powerful club in the world, according to Soccerex report
Manchester United are the 16th most financially powerful club in the world, according to the annual Soccerex Football Finance 100 report.
Vettel denies being Ferrari 'number 2'
Sebastian Vettel says he is not heading into 2020 with the feeling of now being 'number 2' at Ferrari.
Combining F1 with DTM will be 'difficult' - Kubica
Robert Kubica admits he will have a very busy year in 2020.
Manchester United 'place £83m price-tag on Paul Pogba'
Manchester United allegedly change their stance regarding Paul Pogba, now being ready to part ways with the midfielder for £83m.
PSG 'planning to pay Kylian Mbappe same as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo'
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly prepared to pay Kylian Mbappe a similar wage to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cyrus Christie reveals someone launched petition to have him lynched
The full-back has opened up on tackling internet trolls.
Seattle Genetics wins FDA priority review for oral HER2 drug
Seattle Genetics has scored a US Food and Drug Administration priority review for its oral HER2 inhibitor tucatinib in breast cancer, setting it up for a regulatory decision in August.
Eisai agrees to pull obesity drug Belviq after safety alert
Eisai has moved swiftly to comply with an FDA request to pull its obesity drug Belviq off the market after it was linked to an increased risk of cancer.
AZ revenues rise, but it says coronavirus could hit 2020
AstraZeneca’s new drugs powered a surge in revenues in 2019, but chief executive Pascal Soriot thinks the Covid-19 outbreak could weight on its 2020 performance.
FDA begins speedy review of BMS’ CAR-T liso-cel
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted an application for Bristol-Myers Squibb’s CAR-T therapy lisocabtagene maraleucel, kick-starting a priority review of the drug.
D’oh! Warriors women forced to wear men’s jerseys after leaving kit at hotel
Every Nines game live on Fox League, coverage starts at 6.30pm AEDT
Once bitten, twice shy: The Val Holmes theory behind Sharks’ hardball Josh Morris call
If wantaway Sharks back Josh Morris is looking for someone to blame for Cronulla’s refusenik attitude towards his release request, he only has to cast his eyes northwards.
‘If you’re good enough you’re old enough’: Social media goes wild over 15-year-old’s historic feat
Mohamed Toure tore up the history books when the 15-year-old became the A-League’s youngest-ever scorer for Adelaide United on Friday night.
You could be cheating on your taxes without realizing it. Here's how to tell.
Recent changes in tax laws eliminating or curtailing some long-time deductions and credits could turn ordinary taxpayers into inadvertent tax cheats.
Stadia’s free tier will be available first to Pro subscribers, 5 new games incoming
Google Stadia's free tier will be available first of all to those subscribed to the service's Pro subscription. Read more about it here!
Facebook Lite is now getting a dark mode on Android
Dark modes are what's hot right now, and now, Facebook Lite users who can't/don't want the full Facebook experience can now enjoy it too.
Review: Tifosi Swank Gaming glasses are ideal for work and play
Tifosi usually makes glasses for sports, but now the company is moving into gaming with the release of the Swank Gaming. These specs include blue light filtering that lets you work and play for longer.
Smackdown between the ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 4) and Surface Book 2
If you have a lot of money to spend the Surface Book 2 from Microsoft and the fourth-gen X1 Yoga from Lenovo are some of the best pen-and-ink convertible PCs around. Today, we'll put them head to head to see which is the best.
The best alternative to an XPS 13 2-in-1 is a Surface Pro 7
The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 really is a superb laptop, but it's not going to be for everyone. If you're looking for something similar, but perhaps has some qualities that the Dell machine doesn't have, you're in luck. And right now the best alternative is the Microsoft Surface Pro 7.
Grab Spotimo now, because it will be removed from the Microsoft Store soon
Spotify client Spotimo will be removed from the Microsoft Store soon. Spotify filed a content infringement claim to Microsoft against Spotimo, so the app will be taken down. If you want to use it, you'll have to download it before it gets pulled.
January 2020 NPD has Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot in first place
The January 2020 NPD report has been released and a slow month of spending sees Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot take the top spot. The Nintendo Switch, to no shock, was the best-selling console of the month.
US’ 4th extension shows Huawei’s strength: industry insiders
The US Department of Commerce announced on Thursday that it was issuing a 45-day extension allowing US companies to continue doing business with Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies Co. It is the fourth such extension by the US.
Too early for optimism despite drop in new virus cases
Daily reports of confirmed novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) cases in Hubei, the epicenter of the outbreak, plunged suddenly on Thursday following a dramatic surge the previous day. Experts believe the shift was due to local government's adoption of a new method to diagnose the virus, which allowed hospitals to clear a backlog of suspected cases on Wednesday
Villanueva: Taiwan should not be included in travel ban
Senator Joel Villanueva described as
Price of surgical mask may go up by P2-P4 per piece
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) may allow stores and pharmacies to sell surgical masks at higher prices due to the increasing cost of raw materials here and abroad amid the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
BIR: Taxpayers should use online tax payment facilities
As the filing of the 2019 income tax returns nears, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) asked yesterday all taxpayers to make use of the online payment system which is more convenient and easy to use.
Sandiganbayan convicts, acquits ex-DepEd officials of graft, malversation charges
The Sandiganbayan Second Division has convicted former Department of Education (DepEd) Region IX Director Jesus Loretizo Nieves of two counts of graft, while his co-accused, Accountant III Marilou T. Tolosa, has been acquitted of all charges.
Ex-SC CJ Bersamin named GSIS head
Retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin is the new head of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).
Lacson vows to call out questionable Duterte policies
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson said on Friday he would continue to support the leadership of President Duterte but ‘’would not stop calling him out on major decisions which I don't think serve the best interest of our country and people.’’
DOLE lifts deployment ban on HSWs to Kuwait
The Department of Labor and Employment DOLE) announced on Friday the lifting of the deployment ban on household service workers (HSWs) to Kuwait.
White House ‘disappointed’ in China’s virus transparency
The United States feels let down by a lack of transparency from China over the new-coronavirus crisis, a senior White House official said Thursday, contradicting President Donald Trump's confidence in Beijing.
Panelo: Duterte pursuing independent foreign policy, nixes reliance on other countries
The Philippines can survive even without military support from the United States, a Palace official said Friday following the move to scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the western power.
Love in the time of coronavirus: A quiet Valentine’s Day in China
It was supposed to be a whirlwind tour of China for Jiang Lanyi's boyfriend: classical gardens in Suzhou, modern art in Shanghai, ice-skating in central Beijing.
DA allocates P3.7 million for Negros Oriental abaca, cotton farmers
CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) allocated about P3.7 million in financial assistance for the development and expansion projects of abaca and cotton farmers in Negros Oriental.
Edduba widens lead over Tubban in Kalinga gubernatorial poll recount
BAGUIO CITY – After losing by just 10 votes in the 2019 elections, former Kalinga vice governor James Edduba now finds himself leading Governor-elect Ferdinand Tubban in the initial recount at pilot precincts in an election protest he filed with the Commission on Election (Comelec).
Duterte stands by Espenido on drugs list issue
President Duterte does not believe that his drug war poster boy Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido is involved in the illegal drug trade and maintained someone was trying to ruin his reputation, Malacañang said.
Why business community isn’t happy with govt amid virus crisis
At the beginning of this month, the Hospital Authority (HA) claimed that its stock of protective gear for frontline healthcare workers was enough to meet the requirements for at least 90 days. Nevertheless, Dr. Deacons Yeung Tai-kong, HA’s cluster services director, suggested otherwise recently, as he said that given the dramatic upsurge in usage, particularly…
Wells Fargo invests in crypto monitoring firm Elliptic
San Francisco-based banking giant Wells Fargo has invested US$5 million in British startup Elliptic, a provider of risk management systems for the cryptocurrency sector. The investment came from Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, the venture unit of the fourth-largest US bank by assets, as an extension of Elliptic’s US$23 million Series B funding round announced in…
RBS to slash investment bank, rebrand as NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland’s new chief executive Alison Rose unveiled a new strategy for the taxpayer-backed bank on Friday, including radically cutting back the size of its loss-making investment bank and renaming the company NatWest, Reuters reports. Rose, the first woman to lead one of Britain’s major banks, is hoping a rebrand will help shift…
paultan.org ACE 2020 at Setia City Convention Centre next month – get the best deals on your next car!
After the massive success that was the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) - where 399 vehicles worth over RM91.5 million were sold over one weekend
SPIED: Ford Puma ST caught completely undisguised
Occasionally, if our spy photographers are really lucky, they manage to capture forthcoming cars completely undisguised. That is indeed the case here,
Toyota Mobility Foundation launches City Architecture for Tomorrow Challenge with MDEC in Kuala Lumpur
The cities of today are evolving at a rapid rate, and with increases in population in them, this has placed significant pressure on infrastructure and
The Levy Plus Is a Smooth Ride That Won't Break the Bank
This mid-level electric scooter has all the bells and whistles you need and doesn't cost almost four figures.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will get a “clear all green dots” button
CoD: MW's most annoying problem will soon be a thing of the past
Ten games to play with your loved one this Valentine’s Day
Isn't love the best co-op experience of all, when you think about it?
Leaked AMD B550AM motherboard will end the PCIe 4.0 price premium
So, this is AMD's new B550 motherboard... right?
Here’s where Xur is in Destiny 2 today, and what you should buy from him
Here are the latest items from Xur, and the location you can expect to find him
Five games that can teach us something about love
It's not only war the PC has something to say about, as these developers have proven
Google claims Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming this year, but Larian says it’s a mistake
The Baldur's Gate 3 release date is closer than we thought, if Google is to be believed
Nvidia’s “in pretty good shape on supply” with next-gen GPUs on different nodes
Jen-Hsun Huang warns Nvidia still "won't have ample supply" of GPUs this year despite next-gen chips being on different nodes
Nvidia gaming laptops will be “largest game console in the world” says Jen-Hsun
Nvidia's enthusiastic CEO believes continued growth of Nvidia gaming notebooks will soon mean they earn the "game console" title
WATCH | Politicians react to Sona 2020
Ministers and politicians have weighed in about the event, and TimesLIVE was there to hear what they had to say.
After Barr Bailed Him Out, Trump Immediately Asserted His ‘Legal Right’ to Interfere in Criminal Cases
Attorney General William Barr went into serious damage control mode on Thursday evening. Despite that, President Donald Trump went back to the well on Friday morning.
Prosecutor Blasts Harvey Weinstein as Manipulative, Domineering Rapist During Closing Arguments
Closing arguments finished Friday in the rape trial of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Prosecutors made their final pitch to jurors the day after the defense made theirs.
Alabama Lawmaker’s Troll Job Bill Requiring Vasectomies Is Clearly Unconstitutional
One Alabama lawmaker appears to believe she’s got the answer to “neutralize” Alabama’s restrictive abortion law. State Rep. Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham) introduced HB-238 on Thursday, which would require every man to get a vasectomy within a month of his 50th birthday or the birth of their third child; under the law, the procedure is to be paid for out of the men’s own pockets.
Renzi challenge threatens stability of Italian government
MILAN — Italy’s government is facing a challenge from within after former Premier Matteo Renzi instructed lawmakers from his small party to vote against a judicial reform and told ministers to boycott a Cabinet meeting.
EU officials push for bloc to enforce Libya arms embargo
BERLIN — European Union officials are seeking support from member states to have naval ships enforce the U.N. arms embargo against Libya, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.
German economy stagnated in fourth quarter
FRANKFURT — Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell. The figure underlines the challenge facing the eurozone.
Lime Asset deliberately deceived investors in awareness of losses: FSS
South Korean fund operator Lime Asset Management and its seller Shinhan Investment deliberately duped investors by concealing their losses and continuing the sale of the related products, the watchdog Financial Supervisory Service said Friday. Based on an intermediary inspection and accounting audit, the FSS estimated that two of the disputed parent funds may suffer losses of up to 730 billion won ($617.5 million). ...
Hana Financial signs W77b deal to acquire The-K Non-Life
Hana Financial Group said Friday it had inked a sales and purchase agreement with the Korea Teachers’ Credit Union to buy a 70 percent stake in The-K Non-Life Insurance for 77 billion won ($65.1 million). This is the first acquisition deal for Korea’s third-largest banking group since the takeover of Korea Exchange Bank in 2013. The-K Non-Life will become the 14th affiliate and second insurer arm t...
K-pop moguls make new move with girl groups
Prominent figures from K-pop agencies have been working with girl groups managed by other companies. Lee Soo-man, founder and chief producer of S.M. Entertainment, participated in the production of girl group LOONA’s second EP, “#,” released Feb. 5. The 12-piece act, whose Korean name translates to “Girl of the Month,” is managed by Blockberry Creative, a small entertainment agency. ...
S. Korean, Canadian FMs agree on efforts to boost bilateral economic ties
The foreign ministers of South Korea and Canada agreed Friday to make efforts to expand bilateral economic cooperation and bolster exchanges of high-level officials. Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and her Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne held talks in Munich on the sidelines of a three-day security forum that opened Friday, according to the foreign ministry. The top diplomats agreed to increase exc...
A Huge 76% of UK IT Projects Overrun: Mulesoft
Over three quarters (76%) of UK IT projects overrun, a new report by Mulesoft finds. And resourcing constraints married to big ambitions are...
S/4 HANA Migration Really Doesn’t Have to Be that Complicated
Planning your SAP S/4 Hana migration: 8 key steps to success.
DataOps: Turning Your Business into a Wealthy Data Democracy
Many businesses have tried to generate value from their data. Many have succeeded: some narrowly, some broadly. At Hitachi Vantara, DataOps is...
Brexit Takes a Chunk Out of Cisco’s Earnings, as Headwinds Blow
Cisco earnings fell flat this week, with the networking specialist posting a 6% drop in orders. The decline in Europe was blamed squarely on Brexit.
As Boeing jets sit idle, Airbus can’t make planes fast enough
The troubles plaguing Boeing after the yearlong grounding of its 737 Max plane have created an unusual opening for its chief rival, Airbus, to swoop in and grab business. There’s just one hitch: Airbus is in no position to benefit.
Judge grants Amazon motion for pause in Microsoft's Pentagon contract work
A US judge on Thursday granted Amazon.com Inc's request to temporarily halt the US Department of Defense and Microsoft Corp from moving forward on an up-to-$10 billion cloud computing deal that Amazon says reflected undue influence by President Donald Trump.
As passenger angst grows, Japan to let some off ship, but fewer than hoped
For a moment on Thursday, John and Carol Montgomery thought they might be departing early from the cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama, Japan, where new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed almost daily.
Buzzcocks Share New Single “Gotta Get Better”
This is their first song since bandmate Pete Shelley's death.
Three-man Man Utd shortlist touted after they ended interest in €44m Chelsea signing
Man Utd reportedly ended their interest in Ajax star Hakim Ziyech as they have plans to target Jadon Sancho, James Maddison and Jack Grealish instead.
Arsenal and Chelsea in transfer battle for highly-rated Real Madrid star
Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea in tug-of-war for highly-rated Real Madrid star, Isco
Manchester United legend slams the club for lenient approach to star during the Winter break
Scholes is unhappy that Pogba was allowed to miss their Winter training camp
Premier League stars hiring private security for protection in Dubai amid fears
Countless stars were out in Dubai over winter break...
Potential Manchester United buyers are being put off by £200m stadium upgrade
It seems the state of the stadium is causing issues for any potential buyers
Inter offer Man Utd youngster £1.2m-a-season contract to seal summer swoop
Inter Milan offer Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong a £1.2m a season contract, waiting for response
Man Utd starlet makes decision on next club ahead of touted free transfer exit
Exit expected to be confirmed this summer...
Tottenham star could face summer exit amid contract concerns
Will an agreement be reached?
‘They are major players’ – Newcastle Utd £350m Saudi takeover would be huge says promoter
Friend of Kim Kardashian said to be key figure in talks...
7 ways supermarkets try to tempt you into spending more money
Wonder why you always end up making impulse buys at the supermarket? Here’s some of the tactics they use to get shoppers to part with more cash.
River Island’s Irish profits jump more than 50%
Gordon Deegan Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of fashion retailer River Island increased by 53% to €4.89m in 2018, newly-filed accounts show.
Alan Costello: Engineering a bright future for everyone
THE last 10 months have been particularly busy, and rewarding, for Alan Costello. In April 2019, he was elected chairman of the Cork branch of Engineers Ireland.
Michael Clifford Podcast: Theo Dorgan on slowly unfolding change
In the aftermath of the 2011 general election poet Theo Dorgan forecast that it was an interim moment in a long, unfolding process of change…” that would take a few elections before a new kind of politics would emerge.
Irish homeowners with €300k mortgage paying €229 more a month than euro area average
Irish homeowners with a €300k mortgage being repaid over 30 years are paying €229 more a month than their euro area counterparts, according to figures released today by the Brokers Ireland group.
Germany unlikely to stoke stuttering eurozone coffers
Germany entered 2020 with a flatlining economy and manufacturers in distress, leaving it ill prepared for continued trade uncertainty and the new coronavirus threat.
Juno McEnroe: Little choice for Martin but to befriend political nemeses Fine Gael
Mary Lou McDonald was still awaiting her St Valentine's Day letter from Micheál Martin, after her missive to the Fianna Fáil leader suggesting they cosy up together for coalition talks.
New taxi company eyes expansion in unlikely Saskatoon success story
Captain Taxi started in the middle of the first year of ride sharing in the city
MAGPIE program makes classroom feel like home for Saskatoon students
The class gives Indigenous high school students the ability to see their culture and identity reflected in education.
Kiss and tell: Valentine's Day stories from long-time servers
Valentine's Day: It's traditionally one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants, bars and lounges in Saskatoon.
UD cuts pace of budget growth by $10 million, searches for new savings
— University of Dayton leaders say the school remains strong, but it needs to be nimble in facing demographic and population challenges that impact universities in Ohio and beyond.
WSU president: ‘We are open for business’
— Wright State University (WSU) will have a brighter future if it can win partners among Dayton-area businesses, Wright State’s new president, Sue Edwards, told Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce members Friday.
Moraine hires new city manager
MORAINE — UPDATE @ 6:30 p.m.The mayor and city council Thursday night voted to appoint Michael Davis as the city’s next city manager.
New health college on the horizon for Wright State University
FAIRBORN — Health care and education are continually changing, and Wright State University is reorganizing some of its academic units into a new health-focused college to better serve its students and the region.
Two transatlantic jets make emergency landings at Shannon
Flights from Spain and Bahamas both declared medical emergencies on board
Paul Pogba wants to leave but Manchester United want €100m
Juventus and Real Madrid are both interested but will not pay such a high fee
London Fashion Week: Irish designer Richard Malone delivers stylish, womanly, modern look
Wexford firebrand shows his most refined, elegant and mature collection to date
Irish judge says Google’s €2.4bn fine is ‘a small amount of cash’
Colm Mac Eochaidh remarks made at appeal hearing at General Court in Luxembourg
Tax Appeals Commission dismisses bank’s attempt to write off Revenue bill
Unidentified bank facing assessment of €1.4 million
Kraft Heinz downgraded to junk status by Fitch Ratings
Food firm ends up with massive debt load due to deals and jeopardised credit ratings
Washington lobbyist leading the push to break up corporate monopolies
Antitrust activist Sarah Miller is part of a push to rewire the US economy
Olympic body writes off Pat Hickey’s €400k Rio bail money
Money used to allow Hickey to receive bail following his arrest by the Rio police
Valentine’s in an Irish restaurant: ‘Some couples barely speak to one another. Most don’t tip’
Restaurateurs share trade secrets of the ‘worst night of the year’
Profits at River Island’s Irish arm rise 53%
Revenue declines by 15%
Meet The Hu: the Mongolian metal band conquering the world
Never mind the Who, this is The Hu – ready to rock with their unique Mongolian throat singing sound
Google’s €2.4bn fine ‘a small amount of cash’
Colm Mac Eochaidh comments come during hear at EU’s General Court in Luxembourg
Economist magazine: A united Ireland is a ‘real and growing possibility’
Cover story suggests that everything has changed because of Sinn Féin’s success
Renault slashes dividend as Nissan income falls 84%
Carmaker, which owns 43% of Nissan, saw full-year profit miss estimates after sales fall
Facebook may have to pay more tax, Zuckerberg accepts
Global cross-border taxation rules are set to be rewritten
Legal aid payments to lawyers rose to more than €60m last year
Defence team in Mr Moonlight murder trial shared almost €1m in legal fees for 2019 work
Mary Lou McDonald warns smaller parties of FF-FG coalition
Sinn Féin leader critical of ‘old boys club’ refusal to consider coalition with the party
Enterprise Ireland ranked second globally for VC deal count
State agency backed 200 early-stage companies last year with about 1,500 in its portfolio
More than 677,000 on hospital waiting lists last month, new figures show
Almost 103,000 people have been waiting more than 18 months for a slot
‘Are they mean?’ Donald Trump ‘obsessed’ with badgers, new book claims
Daily Beast reporters say president repeatedly asked about the animals in policy briefings
IRS suggests game currencies are not taxable; tax experts say don’t believe it
A change to the IRS website suggests that game currencies are not taxable, despite an earlier statement that they are – but tax experts say ...
Comment: Apple is wrong in the staff bag search case, and should fix it today
We learned yesterday that the California Supreme Court ruled against Apple in a bag search case: deciding whether or not the company has to pay ...
Ming-Chi Kuo casts doubt on 2×2 MIMO uplink support for 5G iPhone 12
Apple’s iPhone 12 may not support 2×2 uplink as initially expected, according to the latest report from Ming-Chi Kuo. TF Securities’ analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in June 2019 that the 5G iPhone rollout would benefit WIN SEMI and Broadcom significantly, with the devices featuring six power amplifiers for 5G networking. However, Kuo has now scaled […]
HomeKit Weekly: How Apple’s smart home platform compares to Amazon Alexa
What is the best smart home platform to build upon in 2020? Alexa and HomeKit are popular choices, and they both have benefits for consumers.
Best Buy Presidents’ Day sale highlights the best deals, plus up to $300 off MacBook Pro and iPad Pro
Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale highlight the best deals, plus up to $300 off MacBook Pro and iPad Pro and more on sale today.
British bank RBS changes name in evolution to 'purpose-led' operation
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The Royal Bank of Scotland announced Friday it will change its name to the NatWest Group later this year as part of a shift to become a "purpose-led" operation -- and distance itself from scandals related to a major bailout more than a decade ago.
New York's Grand Central Terminal cleared for couple's Valentine's date
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A contest-winning couple was treated to a very early Valentine's Day dinner in New York's Grand Central Terminal, which was cleared out for their romantic date.
Tesla plans second stock offering to raise more than $2B
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Electric automaker Tesla says it will make a secondary stock offer in a bid to raise more than $2 billion to shore up its balance sheet -- less than two weeks after boss Elon Musk said it "didn't make sense" to raise more money.
Topher Grace joins ABC comedy pilot 'Home Economics'
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Topher Grace has been cast in ABC pilot comedy Home Economics.
44 states, NYC, Puerto Rico report high flu activity, CDC says
As many as 26 million Americans have been sickened with the virus so far this winter season, though deaths from influenza or pneumonia have remained below the threshold for an epidemic.
Census: U.S. life expectancy to keep rising, but at slower rate by 2060
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Americans will continue to lengthen their lifespans in the coming decades, albeit at a slower rate, with average life expectancy stretching by more than six years by 2060, the U.S. Census reported Friday.
Smelling lover's shirt may improve sleep
"One of the most surprising findings is how a romantic partner's scent can improve sleep quality even outside of our conscious awareness," said researcher Frances Chen.
'Final Fantasy VII Remake' recreates opening cinematic in new trailer
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Publisher Square Enix released on Friday a new Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer that presents the opening cinematic of the game.
Delta unveils 10-year plan to become world's 1st carbon-neutral airline
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Delta Air Lines, the world's second-largest carrier, announced plans Friday to mount an ambitious 10-year strategy during which it will spend at least $1 billion and become the world's first carbon-neutral airline.
Michelin chef Aktar Islam announces opening date for new Brindleyplace restaurant Pulperia
Saturday Kitchen star and Michelin starred chef owner Aktar Islam will open his latest venture in Brindleyplace
Pep Clotet delivers Birmingham City warning ahead of Brentford test
Blues welcome Brentford to St Andrew's this weekend as they seek a fourth straight league win - the Bees, though, pose a particularly stern test, but Clotet knows this
Old Beatties store should be turned into a luxury 4-star hotel in Wolverhampton
The historic building sold for £3 million this week
The Greatest Showman and Silence of the Lambs to be shown at Tamworth's outdoor cinema revealed
Entrance is by ticket only and both movies are for audiences aged 18 and over, due to licensing restrictions.
A Seismic Shift? Kraken Releases January Bitcoin Volatility Report
Kraken Intelligence, our team of in-house research experts, has released its Bitcoin Volatility Report for January, 2020. Key Takeaways BTC’s +30.3% price appreciation marked its best start to the year since 2013. Stronger 1-month correlations with gold, oil, and US treasuries suggest that the Iran-US…
Prosecutors get final word at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial in NYC
By the time prosecutors at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial give their closing argument on Friday, it will have been more than a week since jurors heard one of his accusers recount what prosecutors describe as a vile sexual encounter with the disgraced Hollywood mogul.
Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market over FDA cancer risk concerns
The prescription medication has been in clinical trials that the FDA say show patients could get cancer.
Help for the homeless: 10 fully-equipped trailers set up to house homeless families in South LA
A unique partnership to help the homeless has delivered fully-equipped trailers for 10 families in South Los Angeles.
Texting and driving isn't the only thing rideshare drivers are doing, study says
Texting and driving wasn't the only thing riders reported seeing.
Will $100M Dodger Stadium renovation be completed by Opening Day?
With a $100 million renovation underway at Dodger Stadium, fans are asking if the outfield pavilions will be ready for Opening Day, which is just 41 days away.
Valentine's Day: A flower's long journey to your special someone
Flowers make quite a journey before you can give them to your Valentine!
Van Nuys has most dangerous intersection in LA, study says
The most dangerous intersection in Los Angeles saw 47 traffic collisions in 2019.
Valentine's Day: Shoppers flock to California Flower Mall in downtown LA for last-minute deals
Love was in the air at the California Flower Mall in downtown Los Angeles on Valentine's Day as last-minute shoppers scrambled to find the perfect gift for their special someone
Singapore spent S$10 million on dating apps last year – and most of it went to Tinder
Tinder came in third on a list of 10 apps Singaporeans spent the most on, losing out only to Netflix and Bigo Live. (Author not pictured).
Wyndham, the world’s largest hotel brand, has temporarily closed 70% of its hotels in China in response to the coronavirus outbreak
Wyndham Hotels has temporarily closed approximately 1,000, or 70%, of its 1,500 hotels in China in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti said on an earnings call with investors on Thursday.
The White House is likely to unveil 10% tax cuts for the middle class in September, Kudlow says
President Donald Trump could announce a second tax cut package just months ahead of the 2020 election this fall, offering a revamped campaign message after the first round failed to gain widespread support.
Anwar confirms he will be PM after Apec, amid rumours of ploy to keep Mahathir in power
Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim says Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will remain in power until after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meetings are over in November.
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being
A group of unique bondholders will either reap massive profits or lose hundreds of millions of dollars as the coronavirus outbreak escalates.
Shelterless Syrians burn refuse for warmth in bitter Idlib winter
AMMAN/GENEVA (Reuters) - Families fleeing air strikes and advancing troops in Syria’s Idlib province are sleeping rough in streets and olive groves, and burning toxic bundles of rubbish to stay warm in the biting winter weather, aid workers say.
Preparations for UK budget continue at pace: PM Johnson's spokesman
LONDON (Reuters) - Preparations for Britain’s next budget continue at pace and the government will have a clear fiscal framework, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday when asked whether the budget would still be unveiled on March 11.
Total considers stopping fuel oil sales for power: CEO
ABERDEEN, Scotland (Reuters) - France’s Total (TOTF.PA) is considering stopping sales of fuel oil to power markets as the energy giant seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and grow its renewable power business, its chief executive told Reuters.
Leader of Merkel's conservatives to propose a successor on February 24: report
BERLIN (Reuters) - Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will suggest a successor for her role as leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) on Feb. 24, German magazine Focus said on its website.
British PM Johnson welcomes new cabinet
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted his new cabinet of senior ministers on Friday, vowing to repay the trust of voters by improving infrastructure, cutting crime and building more hospitals.
Renault plans $2.2 billion 'no taboos' cost cuts after first loss in a decade
PARIS (Reuters) - Renault’s (RENA.PA) first loss in a decade triggered a no-taboos commitment to cut costs by 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) over the next three years from the carmaker on Friday, as it tries to put the Carlos Ghosn affair behind it.
U.S. January industrial output falls on weather, Boeing drop
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. industrial production fell 0.3% in January as unseasonably warm weather held down the output of utilities and Boeing Co (BA.N) cut production of civilian aircraft, the Federal Reserve said on Friday.
Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus
MANILA/TAIPEI (Reuters) - The Philippines has lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and will evaluate other restrictions including those on Macau, government officials said on Friday.
Slovenian president pursues quest to find new prime minister
LJUBLJANA (Reuters) - Slovenian President Borut Pahor will hold more talks with political parties on Feb. 24 and 25 to try to form a new government following the resignation of the center-left Prime Minister Marjan Sarec in January.
Algerians keep up protests a year after demonstrations began
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Thousands of Algerians marched on Friday, a year since the start of weekly protests calling for a complete overhaul of the ruling elite, an end to corruption and the army’s withdrawal from politics.
Turkey to oppose Pakistan blacklisting at anti-terrorism finance meet
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said he would help Pakistan stay off a terrorism financing blacklist at a meeting of a global finance watchdog, a move he suggested would counter “political pressure” from Islamabad’s critics.
Thai villagers turn to court in protest over Mekong dam in Laos
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Villagers along the Mekong River have asked a court in Bangkok on Friday to slow down Thai purchases of electricity from a hydropower dam in Laos, which they say has harmed their livelihoods since it began operation last year.
Coronavirus empties exhibition halls, but over time the show will go on
LONDON (Reuters) - When Victoria Beckham sends her models down the London catwalk on Sunday, many of her most important clients will not be sitting in the front row but following from afar as the coronavirus outbreak hobbles international events.
Under China's coronavirus lockdown, millions have nowhere to go
(Reuters) - Around 500 million people in China are currently affected by policies put in place restricting movement, to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Wirecard quarterly profit strength meets expectations
BERLIN (Reuters) - Payments company Wirecard reported strong quarterly results in line with analyst expectations on Friday and reiterated guidance for core profit growth of 34% this year.
Airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus outbreak
(Reuters) - Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.
Let's stick together on security, Germany's Kramp-Karrenbauer tells UK
BERLIN (Reuters) - The EU and Britain have a shared interest in retaining close security ties after Brexit, Germany’s defense minister told Reuters in an interview.
Boeing to extend labor contract with engineer's union by four years
(Reuters) - U.S. planemaker Boeing Co (BA.N) said it has agreed to a tentative deal with its engineers’ union to extend its labor contract by another four years.
Model Arizona Muse urges fashion industry to change in climate fight
LONDON (Reuters) - Model Arizona Muse urged the fashion industry to become more environmentally sustainable and use its power to help combat climate change, as she joined forces with campaign group Extinction Rebellion ahead of London Fashion Week.
Delta to invest $1 billion to curb global air travel's climate impact
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc said on Friday it will invest $1 billion over the next decade in initiatives that would limit the impact of global air travel on the environment, the first airline to make a commitment of that scale.
Amazon, Flipkart seek rollback of new Indian tax on online sellers
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart are among online retailers demanding that India scale back a proposed tax on third-party sellers on their platforms, saying the burden of compliance will hurt the fledgling industry, according to documents seen by Reuters.
Glencore secures five-year deal to supply cobalt to Samsung SDI
(This Feb. 10 story corrects to change title of initiative in paragraph 6)
Italy's Renzi boycotts cabinet meet, challenges PM to find a new govt
ROME (Reuters) - Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said Italy’s government could collapse after his small party boycotted a cabinet meeting over a contested justice reform and the prime minister suggested he was ready to resign.
Is he Britain's Thomas Cromwell? Dominic Cummings chuckles
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, chuckled on Friday when asked by reporters if he was the Thomas Cromwell of British politics.
U.S. looking for industry partnership to counter Huawei: White House official
MUNICH (Reuters) - The United States is looking to develop a partnership with the telecoms industry to provide alternatives to China’s Huawei Technologies, a senior White House official said on Friday.
Council says vehicle ban a success despite business complaints
Central Dunedin businesses are up in arms about cars and buses being banned in the Octagon. The Dunedin City Council is hailing the trial closure of the landmark as a success but retailers say it has left them out of pocket and unsure of their future if any ban becomes permanent. The council is holding a series of pedestrian-only trials in the Octagon from January to late March, at the cost of $150,000. The plan is being marketed as the Octagon Experience. The current trial, which began on 27 January and finishes on Sunday, is the most widespread.
An apple a day too much to pay?
A surge in fruit and vegetable prices has driven the largest monthly rise in food costs in nearly three years. Official numbers showed prices rising 2.1 percent in January on the month before. Stats NZ said much higher costs for strawberries and apples and a range of meat and grocery items were the main drivers. It said that reflected the usual pattern of prices rising after the Christmas holidays. Food costs for the year ended January rose 3.5 percent on the year before, the biggest annual rise in eight years.
Manufacturing industry still shrinking despite some January growth
The manufacturing industry is off to a sluggish start with the sector in contraction for the second month in a row. The BNZ-Business New Zealand Performance of Manufacturing Index was 49.6 for January, up on December's 49.3. A reading above 50 points to expansion. BNZ senior economist Craig Ebert said despite the figure, it was still a decent outcome. "Very precisely it's a contraction, but in the broad scheme of things it's pretty much stable.
NZX profit reflects growth in capital markets
The NZX says its full year result reflects the stellar performance of the capital markets over the past year, with momentum expected to drive growth in the coming year. The capital market operator's net profit rose 25.7 percent to $14.6 million in the year to December, and rose 7.1 percent on continuing operations. The market operator said it spent most of its capital investment to upgrade the NZX trading system and NZX Wealth Technologies over the past year. NZX chair James Miller said the 2019 results showed encouraging earnings growth, assisted by strong growth in the local market, which rose more than 30 percent over the year. "This extends the excellent run of New Zealand's sharemarket over the past decade," Miller said, noting the NZX's share price had increased 42 percent over that period.
Samsung Launches Flagship 8K TV with 'Infinity Screen'
Mobile World Congress might be off, but the product announcements are still coming thick and fast – both in mobiles and every other kind of tech.
Asbestos and Bomb Damage Hinder Big Ben's Restoration
The cost of shoring up Big Ben and the tower it resides in has risen by £18.6m, thanks to the work turning out to be a little more complex than a few plasterers on Facebook thought it might be, and the discovery of asbestos, WWII bomb damage, inadequate previous repairs, lead paint, the need for specialist clock mechanism repair work and the impact of additional grime from London's death-smog period.
Forgot to Book a Valentine's Day Restaurant? Lidl's Got You Covered
Despite January having taken ten billion actual years to finish, somehow February 2020 is going at a ridiculous pace. Which means quite a few people didn't realise until today that it's Valentine's Day, and they are way too late to get a good table at a fancy restaurant.
Bond Theme Forces Old Men to Have Opinion on Billie Eilish
Some teen pop singer, who we aware of on the same extremely vague and peripheral level as we are the effect of gravity, is about to become super mainstream even with the dads, as 18-year-old Billie Eilish has released her take on the global songwriting challenge that is the James Bond film theme tune.
5G iPads Might Make an Appearance Later This Year
With all the 5G talk and rumours on whether Apple might implement it in iPhones sooner or later, everyone kind of forgot about the iPad. Well alongside rumours that 2020 iPhones will feature 5G's fruity debut, another report suggests it'll also be heading to the iPad.
Looks Like Huawei Might Be Screwed This Time
The US Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it was unsealing a superseding indictment against Chinese tech giant Huawei, charging the company and several of its affiliates under a law traditionally used to take down sprawling criminal syndicates that operated under multiple layers of secrecy.
The Pixel 4 and 4XL are Bargains in Currys' Valentine's Sale
Whether or not you've got someone buying you sugary things and beheaded flowers this Valentine's Day, Currys PC World is thinking of you.
Toyota's Supra is Mad and Bad But Better Than a BMW Z4
Toyota’s wild and wonderful Supra is the fifth generation of this much-loved sports car and it’s also one of the maddest incarnations the Japanese carmaker has produced. However, while it’s definitely a lot more interesting to look at than it’s direct counterpart, the BMW Z4, there’s no escaping the fact that it does actually feature rather a lot of BMW in it.
These Heinz Tomato Ketchup Truffles Were a Lot Tastier Than We Thought They'd Be
Heinz has teamed up with Fortnum & Mason once again for a special surprise this Valentine's Day - Tomato Ketchup truffles! Sounds disgusting. So of course, we had to try them.
Three 5G Switches on in These 66 Places at the End of February
We were promised that 2020 would be the year of 5G in the UK, and – somewhat surprisingly – the mobile networks are really delivering on that promise.
Want the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip? Here are the Best UK Network Deals
Today is the day that Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip goes on sale, which is kind of a surprise considering it was only announced on Tuesday night. Still, the fact that you can order it right now, and not have to wait weeks or months like you would with a pre-order, gives it an obvious advantage to the S20 range.
Telkom Kenya Makes it Even Easier to Top-up From M-PESA With New Menu
Mobile data wars have always been a norm in Kenya, and for the most part, consumers benefit from the tussles because operators are tasked to front bargains to appeal to their customers. Telkom Kenya, for instance, is known for its tens of data products that have been developed to be attractive to different consumers and […]
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade kicks off today
This parade is an annual, Southwest Florida event that celebrates the life and achievements of Thomas Edison.
Fox 4 Investigates Supportive Housing in Lee County
In neighborhoods all over Lee County, it's a little known secret that houses are being bought and used to offer low rent to people with mental illness or substance abuse issues.
U.S., Taliban reach truce agreement that could lead to withdrawals of American troops, official says
A senior U.S. official says the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Strong will to take Turkish-Pakistani trade, economic ties to new heights
Ankara and Islamabad look to benefit from the increasing trend in recent years and raise their bilateral trade volume to $1 billion in short-term, before eventually increasing it to $5 billion
Global defense spending sees biggest jump in 10 years, report says
Global spending on defense rose by 4% in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases in the U.S. and China, a study said Friday. The...
Libya's GNA demands UN call Haftar to account for cease-fire violations
The Tripoli-based internationally recognized Government of National Accord GNA called on the U.N. on Thursday to bring putschist Khalifa Haftar to...
Finance technology takes lion's share of investment in 2019
Fintech startups worldwide managed to attract over 30% more investments last year compared to 2018, taking the lion's share of investment deals, while fintech startups in Turkey inked 17 investment deals worth $8.4 million
Somali man caught posing as woman to go to UK
Observant policemen and a trace of foundation on the earphones he was wearing meant the game was up for Ibrahim M.'s attempt to illegally go to the United...
Russia's ambition sidelines Turkey's concerns in Idlib despite crucial alliance
Russia takes a major risk in Syria by ignoring Turkey's concerns regarding both national security and the refugee flow since a crisis in bilateral ties would hurt Moscow the most, experts say
As Syrian regime bombardment continues, Idlib civilians freeze to death
The Assad regime's horrific attacks targeting civilians in northwestern Syria's Idlib continue, with nearly 140,000 more civilians displaced over the last...
Best-ever January for housing market as mortgages, house sales skyrocket
Turkish house sales jumped 55.8% year-on-year in January, the best-ever start to the year for the housing market, according to a national statistical body...
Feeling sleepy all the time? Maybe it's time to see a doctor
We all feel tired and sleepy during the day sometimes, but if that keeps happening way too often, it could be the first signs of a sleep...
Love, cuddles and hormones: How oxytocin shapes the way we bond and build trust
The feeling of strong or constant affection for a person is described as love, but did you know that it is also a physical process in the brain triggered...
US-mediated Nile dam talks fail to produce solution
Ethiopian officials said Friday that negotiations this week in Washington failed to resolve a long-running dispute with Egypt over a massive dam on the...
US faces rising threat of white supremacist terrorism
Reports of white supremacist propaganda jumped by more than 120% between 2018 and last year across the U.S., according to the Anti-Defamation League, revealing an increasing far-right threat
Russia's ambition sidelines Turkey's concerns in Idlib despite crucial alliance
Russia takes a major risk in Syria by ignoring Turkey's concerns regarding both national security and the refugee flow since a crisis in bilateral ties would hurt Moscow the most, experts say
2019 brings first and highest current account surplus since 2001
Turkey achieved a higher-than-expected current account surplus in 2019, its first and highest surplus since 2001, official data showed Friday. Having...
Turkey slams Assad regime's recognition of 1915 events as 'genocide'
Turkey late Thursday slammed the Bashar Assad regime-controlled parliament's recognition of the 1915 events as 'genocide' and as 'hypocrisy,' as tensions...
Samsung Intros 25W Power Banks & 45W Car Charger
Samsung's new power banks are a great addition for the Galaxy S20 smartphones. The same goes for the newly-announced car charger, as well.
LifeProof NËXT Case Keeps Dirt & Snow Away From The Galaxy S20
LifeProof has announced its new NËXT cases for the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. LifeProof is joining a ton of other companies with this
Xiaomi Developing A Smartphone With Two Displays, Patent Suggests
Xiaomi may be working on a smartphone with two displays, if a new design patent is any indication. The company has submitted a new patent with CNIPA,
Electronics Deals – February 14, 2020: Google, Echo & More
Amazon has the Google Pixel 3a on sale today for just $319. That's not quite the lowest we've ever seen, but the the lowest price was $299 and that
Latest Beta Build Removes One-Handed Mode From OnePlus 7 Pro
New OxygenOS Beta build removed one-handed mode from the OnePlus 7 Pro. It does bring some improvements, though.
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Available Today For $149
The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ went on sale today, and are now available from Samsung's website for $149. Samsung offers the Galaxy Buds+ in three colors.
Single this Valentine's? Here's 10 reasons why that's a good thing (and it involves chocolate!)
It's time to celebrate your freedom!
Coronation Street fans question how old Ken Barlow's dog Eccles is
She's been around a while!
Sam Aston 'in talks for new contract with Coronation Street'
Bosses are keen to secure Sam in his role
Coleen Rooney breaks silence after Rebekah Vardy's tearful Loose Women interview
She 'remains confident' in the legal process
Coronavirus outbreak impact: Digitimes Research estimates impacts on major Chinese IT sectors
The coronavirus outbreak is hitting hard the ICT industries and markets in China. provides a preliminary estimation on the impacts on four major sectors: semiconductors, display panels, handsets and notebooks. Many manufacturers in China are slowly returning to work. The pace of recovery reportedly has been faster than expected though production for many remains low. For some in the semiconductor sector, the outbreak so far has had little impact on their orders. IC testing solutions provider ...
Flashback Friday: Hero for a day
The name’s familiar but I can’t place anything else.
What Farmers Are Reading This Week, February 7-14
This week, multiple companies released new information on equipment. Along with the equipment updates, the USDA released a new report, crop insurance received a cut, and hemp stayed in the news. If you missed anything from last week, follow the Successful Farming staff’s work in last week's recap. Read more: What Farmers Are Reading This Week, January 31-February 6
CBOT Trends - Wheat up 3-5 cents, corn mixed, soy steady-down 2 cents
CHICAGO, Feb 14 (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 - Up 3 cents to 5 cents per bushel* Some end-of-week bargain buying expected to boost wheat market. Most-active CBOT wheat contract has fallen in three of the four previous trading sessions and is on track for a weekly loss of 1.9%.
3 Big Things Today, February 14, 2020
Soybean and grain futures were little changed in overnight trading as the coronavirus spreads.
GRAINS-U.S. soybeans stay firm as market awaits return of Chinese buying
* Soybeans set for second weekly gain in a row* Market expects Chinese demand as trade deal takes effect* Wheat, corn also steady as virus concerns abate (Updates with European trading, changes)By Gus Trompiz and Naveen ThukralPARIS/SINGAPORE, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures edged higher on Friday to stay on course for a second week of gains on expectations that China will step up purchases of U.S. crop.Corn and wheat also ticked up but were heading for a weekly fall as large global supplies offset support from steady export demand.
Delta to invest $1 bln to curb global air travel's climate impact
By Tracy RucinskiCHICAGO, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc said on Friday it will invest $1 billion over the next decade in initiatives that would limit the impact of global air travel on the environment, the first airline to make a commitment of that scale.The aviation industry accounts for roughly 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions and has set out a plan to achieve carbon-neutral growth from 2020, even as air travel is forecast to accelerate.
Ag markets turn mostly lower Friday
Investors could remain on the sidelines until the March Prospective Planting Report, one analyst says.
New Mercedes F1 car hits the track at Silverstone
Mercedes has released the first images of the W11, the car Lewis Hamilton will use to defend his title.
Innovation and creativity in the NBA All-Star dunk contest
From Spud Webb in the 1980s to Vince Carter in 2000 to Aaron Gordon in the 2010s, these are the most creative, jaw-dropping slams in the history of the dunk contest.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Opening Movie Is a Five Minute Masterpiece
Thing of beauty
Rumour: PS5's Price Could Be High After Sony Struggles with Expensive Components
Flash memory in high demand
Rumour: PSVR 2 Planned to Launch After PS5 Release
"Tentatively scheduled"
January 2020 NPD: Dragon Ball the Only Winner in Dry Month
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Dreams on PS5 the 'Obvious Next Step', Says Media Molecule's Mark Healey
Dev talks next-gen
Two Labour MPs self-isolating after attending summit with coronavirus patient
Labour MPs Alex Sobel and Lillian Greenwood are in self-isolation after attending the same conference as a woman who tested positive for coronavirus.
IOST Partner Suterusu to Bring More Privacy to Its Ecosystem
IOST (IOST), a distributed ledger technology (DLT) project that claims to be focused on delivering the “Internet of Services,” has joined forces with Suterusu, a project that claims to function as a more transparent Zcash (ZEC), with smart contract support. The partnership promises to bring Layer-2 privacy protection to the IOST blockchain through Suterusu’s ZK-ConSNARK zero-knowledge proof protocol, according to reports on February 14, 2020.
Justin Bieber tiptoes out of cocoon with new album 'Changes'
Reclusive pop phenom Justin Bieber took baby steps back into public life Friday with the release of "Changes," a mellow, lovelorn album that is his first since 2015. The R&B-tinged offering is less a defiant comeback than a tentative toe-dip back into the public life the 25-year-old has largely shunned…
A Halo With Value: EV Range-topper Carves Out New Role for Kia
The upcoming coupe-like crossover will be a way for Kia designers to make a name for themselves — and, Kia hopes, a way for big-bucks buyers to get more for their money.
This Stings: Coronavirus Comes for the Fiat 500L
The automaker announced Friday that the plant, home to the unloved Fiat 500L, will be offline until sometime late in the month. If U.S. inventory suffered, would anyone notice?
QOTD: Which Niche Survives at Mercedes-Benz?
There's four vehicles on the potential chopping block, each with a list of attributes and a niche to fill. If you called the shots in Stuttgart, which one would live on?
Foretold: Hyundai Prophecy Is Yet Another Glimpse of the Brand’s Future
Bound for next month's Geneva Motor Show, the Prophecy hints at the shape of electric Hyundais to come.
Piston Slap: Will EVs Bankrupt Mechanics, Dealerships?
Marc writes: Hi. Long-time reader, and have had a past question answered. With all the hype surrounding electrification, there is one aspect I see little discussion about — the impact on the service and parts business. If the majority of profits at a dealership comes from service and parts, what is the impact of no […]
Godzilla Monopoly and Jenga Are About to Terrorize Your Game Nights
USAopoly (The OP) and Toho International have teamed up to stomp all over your board game nights [...]
Update on Rusev's WWE Contract Status, Ongoing Dispute
Despite being advertised for a match at WWE Super ShowDown in two weeks, Rusev's long-term status [...]
How to Be Confident (Not Arrogant) and Win Over New Clients
Let your experience, track record and satisfied customers do the talking.
How Apple Got It Wrong by Not Paying Retail Employees for the Time They're Being Searched
The court weighed in on a bad policy and a worse defense.
People With 1 Job Skill on Their LinkedIn Profile Get Hired at Faster Rates
LinkedIn found job seekers who had this skill got hired at the highest rates.
You've Never Heard of the C-Suite Targeting Scam, but It's a Killer
A widespread but far less understood scam cost U.S. businesses more than $1.7 billion in 2019.
Open Plan Offices Make People Lonelier
With open plan offices the hits just keep coming.
Want to Be Like Steve Jobs and Put a Dent in the Universe? Kick Your Ego Out First. Here's How.
Innovators are often seen as egotists, but the best ones are the furthest from it.
Panasonic announces Miraie IoT & AI solution for homes
Panasonic has launched a new IoT solution for customers in India called Miraie. One noteworthy feature is that the platform is updatable which could minimise security risks for connected devices.
Brits set to save on broadband costs under Ofcom changes
New rules set to come into effect tomorrow will help phone, broadband, and pay-TV customers avoid out-of-contract charges. Providers will offer new deals for those about to finish a contract.
Save 96% off this Complete AWS DevOps Certification Training Bundle
With today's highlighted deal you could be earning a 6-figure salary as an in-demand, certified DevOps Engineer with 9 hours of training and certification on Amazon Web Services via Neowin Deals.
YouTube TV subscriptions made via App Store will be discontinued from March 13
New and existing YouTube TV customers on Apple devices will need to make their payments directly via YouTube's site from March 13 as the service is pulling from the App Store's in-app purchase option.
Windows Terminal v0.9 adds command line arguments, auto-detect PowerShell, and more
Microsoft has released the final preview of Windows Terminal with some new features. This release adds launch command line arguments, auto-detect PowerShell versions, bug fixes and more!
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip quickly sells out in Korea, strong demand in the U.S. too
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip pre-orders went live today in the United States and South Korea and it seems to be in high demand. In Korea, the Z Flip sold out in 30 minutes across certain stores.
O2: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip now available with custom plans
O2 has announced that orders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip can be placed. Monthly contracts can be customised based on length, data, and how much you want to pay for the phone upfront.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Alpha invitations, SDK update, and more rolling out
This week's update brings a bunch of news including the reveal of further Feature Discovery Series episodes, an SDK update, and more. More Insider-exclusive stuff has also been made available.
7 Years 18 Replacements: Did Uhuru Get it Wrong With Cabinet?
Questions emerge as a result of the several President Uhuru Kenyatta appointments into cabinet following...
Uhuru Snubs Ruto for Kibicho in Kirinyaga
The Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho was sent to follow up on President Kenyatta's projects that include...
Dr David Wachira: From Adversity to The World Bank Helm [VIDEO]
But it is the achievements of David Wachira, a man flying the Akorino flag high in Washington D.C. that truly highlights the relative ignorance of the Kenyan populace...
Govt Hikes Fuel,Adjusts Electricity Prices
The government followed up their January increase on electricity prices by adjusting February prices by...
How Elephant Milking Hoax Made Man a Millionaire
Very few people have succeeded in being able to milk an elephant, especially the giant jumbos in...
How Mercy Kyallo Turned Failure to Multi-Million Fashion Brand
The young entrepreneur quit formal employment at an advertising firm to venture into the business that deals in...
Las Vegas Valentine’s Day weekend forecast close to perfect
Las Vegas weather: Sunny, mild weekend
How to get the best deal on your trade-in car
If you’re bringing an old car to the dealership as part of your negotiations for a new set of wheels, your job is to squeeze every possible dollar out of the vehicle you’re trading in
Red Rock to waive fee on President’s Day
With sunny skies in the forecast for President’s Day, Monday could be the perfect day to head outdoors.
More than 1,500 to be hired for event days at Allegiant Stadium
Representatives of ASM Global and Levy Restaurants told the Community Benefits Plan Oversight Committee about plans to hire more than 55 percent minorities.
Stuart Hogg offered to fly back south for his surprise Exeter start
Scotland fullback and captain Stuart Hogg is a surprise starter for Exter Chiefs after offering to fly back to Exeter for the Six Nations rest weekend.
France and the evolution of the modern fly-half - and the rebirth of a prototype
Historically, France has had an odd relationship with its fly-halves - but now there's a glut of them in the Top 14 hammering on the international door
Northampton Saints send message to fans as Storm Denis looms
Keep checking our social media channels - that's the message Northampton Saints are sending to fans as Storm Denis approaches.
Insider knowledge of Edwards' system could play to Wales' advantage says scrumhalf
Gareth Davies is planning to give Shaun Edwards a taste of his own medicine when the former Wales defence coach returns to Cardiff with France next week.
Extradition of accused match-fixer Sanjeev Chawla a legal landmark, says BCCI’s anti-corruption head
Chawla, one of the central figures in the scandal surrounding the late Hansie Cronje, was sent back to India after spending four years fighting extradition.
South Africa withdraw from T20I series in Pakistan citing workload concerns for players
The tour will be rescheduled at a later date suitable to both the Pakistan Cricket Board and Cricket South Africa.
Bowling standards from both India and New Zealand have been below par, says Glenn Turner
Former New Zealand captain Glenn Turner also backed India to bounce back in the ongoing bilateral series after losing the ODIs.
Three things historical literature can teach us about the climate crisis
Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ and Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’, among others, tell us about our historical view of nature.
The Reserve Bank of India can’t counter food inflation without factoring in extreme weather events
What’s behind the rising price of onions in every alternate year since 2013? Climate change.
New Zealand vs India: You fail but mistakes make you grow as a person, says Ross Taylor
Only three New Zealanders – Stephen Fleming, Brendon McCullum and Daniel Vettori – have played more Tests than Taylor.
Tracy, Wife of Osei Kwame Despite’s Son, Flaunts Her Expensive Gold Ring – VIDEO
Tracy Akosua Gyemfua Ameyaw now Tracy Osei Asante has displayed her expensive gold ring she received as part of her marriage rites.
Varoufakis promises to release alleged recordings of 2015 Eurogroup sessions, after 'snub' by Greek parliament president
Controversial former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, who convincingly re-emerged on Greece's political scene after the July 2019 elections as the leader of a small Parliament-represented party, on Friday promised to release what he said are tape-recorded sessions of Eurogroup meetings in 2015.
Takumi Appoints Mary Keane-Dawson as Group Chief Executive to Accelerate Growth
Following a year of rapid growth, Takumi appoints Mary Keane-Dawson as group chief executive.
FTC to Review Influencer Marketing Rules
The FTC will review its influencer marketing rules as it calls for improved disclosure for endorsements on social media platforms.
EU Judge Raises Prospect of Increasing Multibillion Fine Against Google
Alphabet's appeal against a multibillion-dollar fine for alleged anticompetitive behavior by its Google unit risks backfiring after a European Union court floated the prospect of increasing the fine (Warning: source paywalled; alternative source), rather than scrapping it. The Wall Street Journal re...
Precision scaffolds tailor biomaterials to promote wound healing
Box-shaped 3D tissue scaffolds cause human macrophages to switch into a pro-healing type, for use in biomaterial-based wound dressings
Things to do today in London: Saturday February 15 2020
London might be full of loved-up couples this Valentine’s weekend, but there’s still plenty of exciting stuff for the singletons among us, from a queer-friend
Toyota hands GR Supra a power upgrade ... and it’s on the cards for SA!
Toyota South Africa Motors has confirmed the GR Supra is in line for a power upgrade, with the updated model in the planning for a local introduction.
South Africa's fuel prices to drop (with diesel users to benefit most)...
The AA says “steady declines in international oil prices" have set the stage for fuel price reductions at month end, despite a weakening rand.
New Volkswagen Golf 8 GTD to gain ‘significant increase in performance’
Volkswagen has confirmed the new Golf 8 GTD will be revealed at Geneva, promising the diesel hatch will gain a “significant increase in performance”.
Wicked wagon! ABT hands Audi RS4 Avant’s twin-turbo V6 yet more muscle
The folks over at ABT Sportsline have released a new tuning package for the facelifted Audi RS4 Avant, boosting the wagon’s peak output to 375 kW.
Friday Debate – Who’s your video game Valentine?
Plumbers are red, hedgehogs are blue. Push start to join and be my player two.
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Watch the iconic opening movie right here!
More than two decades later, and the rebirth of one of the most iconic games in history is almost upon us. How much has really changed between then and now? See for yourself, in this first look at …
Quantic Dreams moves into self-publishing, suggests more PC releases
The studio behind several PlayStation exclusive games, up until very recently, has said that they will be making a push to release games on more than one platform.
Google Stadia is finally receiving a new batch of games
Panzer Dragoon, Serious Sam and a bunch of Stadia first games will be launching on the service soon. It’s no secret that Google Stadia needs a ringer. They need a monster hit to drop onto the platf…
Marvel’s Avengers will have early access if you buy the super duper versions of the game
Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics are looking to push two special editions of Marvel’s Avengers on fans, each one giving a three day headstart to the action within and free access to the upcom…
Huey Lewis Reveals His Two Biggest ‘80s Regrets
Huey Lewis recalled rejecting a Coca-Cola deal and a song Bob Dylan sent him in February 2020.
Elton John, Michael McDonald, Peter Frampton Recordings Lost or Damaged in Archive Fire
Universal Music Group listed 19 artists who had recordings lost or damaged in the 2008 archive fire in February 2020.
Don Dokken Expects Surgery ‘Trauma’ to Last a Year
Don Dokken said he was recovering the use of his hands at one percent a day following the trauma of spine surgery in February 2020.
Graduating College This Year? Here’s What to Expect (And How to Explain to Your Parents)
It’s important to have a general understanding of what that might be like, and how to prepare because the workforce has changed since the days your parents were hunting for entry-level jobs.
Lough Talt boil water notice still in place
IRISH Water has issued a reminder to customers supplied by the Lough Talt public water supply that the scheme remains on a boil water notice.
ISE 2020: all the news and highlights
We're on the ground at ISE 2020 in Amsterdam to bring you all the news and pictures from the world's biggest pro AV show
A history of KEF speakers, from the K1 to the Concept Blades
KEF has been making speakers for almost 60 years – and it has a museum packed with classic speakers to prove it
U.S. economist says impact of COVID-19 on Chinese, world economy limited
CHICAGO, Feb. 13 -- The effect of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, on the Chinese economy will be limited, said Khairy Tourk, a professor of economics with the Stuart School of Business of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Vice premier stresses stable employment amid epidemic
BEIJING, Feb. 13 -- Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua has called for all-out efforts to ensure stable employment amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Hold the chocolate and flowers, ‘adopt’ a clownfish for Valentine’s at this resort in Thailand
We love a good stunt marketing play that benefits the environment instead of mass consumerism A resort in Thailand is offering a promotion for the eco-conscious to put their money towards helping out a clownfish in need, instead of springing for...
Bali faces potential IDR1 trillion loss per month due to coronavirus outbreak: Tourism Board
Tourism is undoubtedly one of the biggest contributors to Bali’s economy, but money flowing in from the industry is going to dry up considerably amid the global health emergency caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Mountain crash pilot hails Saudi rescue teams for saving his life
TOKYO: The University of Tokyo and Misk Initiatives Centre on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to set up the Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Science and Technology. It will support innovation in scientific research and technological development between the Kingdom and Japan in fields such as big data, cybersecurity, renewable energy, energy efficiency,
Female Baloot players show off their skills at Saudi championship
RIYADH: Pulmonary hypertension is one of the few diseases that require an accurate and rapid diagnosis and prompt treatment as it can lead to heart failure and death, a medical conference in Riyadh heard. Dr. Abdullah Al-Dalaan, president of the Saudi Association for Pulmonary Hypertension, was speaking at the 13th Pulmonary Hypertension Conference. He told delegates that the
Turkish-backed rebels down Syrian helicopter in Idlib
DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthi militia have dropped a threat to tax aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world’s biggest humanitarian operation. United Nations leaders and humanitarian groups held crunch talks in Brussels on Thursday to address obstruction by the Iran-backed militia that has threatened to sever
Hariri: Aoun settlement over, will not deal with ‘shadow president’
A former Qatari justice minister said people live in fear of persecution from Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in a report published by The Economist on Thursday. “We’re scared,” said Najeeb Nuaimi who has been under a travel ban since 2017, in the article that looked at the Gulf state’s silencing of critics. “They’ll take your passport or your property and leave you stateless
Nevada Democrats To Use iPads Loaded With Google Forms To Track Caucus
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: Nevada's Democratic Party said Thursday it plans to use iPads loaded with survey app Google Forms to calculate voting results in next week's caucuses. The system is an effort to avoid a repeat of the Iowa caucus chaos. The app will be loaded onto 2,000 ...
BMW M8 vs. Shelby GT500 – Who’s The King Of The Drag Race?
In short, if there's a car out there to beat Ford's Mustang GT500, it would be BMW's new M8. Let's take a look at this drag race
Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman Drive Every M5 Generation Back to Back
If you haven't had the pleasure of enjoying the entire BMW M5 range, you can now do it vicariously through Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman.
How to save money on car insurance—10 ways
Lowering your auto insurance bill doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice coverage or customer service.
Miami and Atlanta are more vulnerable to aftershocks from WeWork’s woes than cities like New York and San Francisco
Cities most vulnerable to a pullback in the office-share craze sparked by the rise of WeWork aren’t New York and San Francisco, according to a new DBRS...
Watch This Silo Crawl as It Collapses
I’ve never seen a structure crumble like this before.
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Slashes 15% Staff
Galaxy Digital, a crypto merchant bank established by Michael Novogratz, has cut its staff by 13 - around 15 percent of its total workforce.
Japanese Regulator Blacklists AAFX, Justforex and GlobePro
The Kanto finance bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Friday reminded the public to exercise caution when dealing with affiliates or introducing brokers of unregulated FX companies.
Flywire Buys Simplee to Tap into Healthcare Payments, Raises $120M
Flywire announced on Thursday its acquisition of Simplee, a healthcare technology platform, aiming to enter the medical payments arena.
AFCA Warns Berndale Clients Recovery of Funds is Unlikely
The AFCA has delivered an update to its information page regarding Berndale Capital Securities Pty Ltd, who had its licence cancelled by ASIC.
Exclusive: Scope Markets Joins Your Bourse’s Liquidity Network
Online trading provider Scope Market announced on Friday the joining to the network of Your Bourse Liquidity Hub partners.
Is 5AMLD Causing Crypto Companies to Shut Down & Relocate?
The EU's 5th anti-money laundering directive has already caused some crypto firms to relocate or shut down. Is regulation really a good thing for crypto?
Activities & street closures for Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade on February 15
Street closures have been announced for the Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 15.
145M Valentine’s Day cards expected to be exchanged this year
According to the Greeting Card Association and Hallmark, roughly 145 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year.
Apple Stores in Beijing Screening Customers for Fever Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
As expected, Apple reopened its five retail stores in the Beijing area today as the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in China continues. In a video...
Deals: Learn a New Language, Protect Your Online Activity, or Build a Website With These New iOS/macOS Software Sales
This Presidents' Day weekend you can save on a few iOS and macOS apps at StackSocial, offering you an extra 15 percent off apps that have already...
MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Air Duffel Carry-On Bag for Mac From Waterfield Designs
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Waterfield Designs to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a pocket-laden Air Duffel...
Deals: Low Prices Hit 13-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro (Up to $300 Off)
Amazon and Adorama have introduced new sales on the 2019 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, with deals taking as much as $300 off select models. ...
Apple Arcade Gets New Family-Friendly Strategy Game Based on Nickelodeon Series 'The Loud House'
Enter the chaotic world of Lincoln Loud and his sisters in "Loud House: Outta Control," this week's addition to Apple Arcade across the...
Apple Designing 5G iPhone Antenna Module In-House After Being Dissatisfied With Qualcomm's Version
Apple is designing the antenna module that will be used in its 5G iPhones in-house because it was unhappy with the version that Qualcomm designed,...
Deals: Presidents' Day Sale at Best Buy Offers Best Prices on MacBook Pro, iPad, Powerbeats Pro, and More
Best Buy today kicked off a new weekend sale, this one timed to end on Monday at 11:59 p.m. CT, which is Presidents' Day in the United States....
MAU Motocross Challenge attracts over 60 riders
The highly-profiled event is expected to attract over 60 riders, including a few guest appearances.
Love in the time of coronavirus: A quiet Valentine's Day in China
Couples around China settled for a quiet Valentine's Day this year, with COVID-19 intruding as an unwelcome third-wheel in romantic celebrations.
How to dress for Valentine’s Day
All the celebration and gift-giving that happens on Valentine’s Day requires that you dress in a way that is appealing and charming towards your partner.
Museveni lauds Vision Group on Harvest Money expo
I applaud the Vision Group for bringing us together to learn and showcase different products and available resources and technologies for us to advance the agricultural...
Hundreds turn up for Harvest Money expo
One of the trainers Benedict Rwakabale, called on farmers to come and learn various skills in farming.
Valentine’s Day and its five categories
For today, every lover should expect some attention and if it fails to come, or if the partner gets more than one rib-poking love attention, it is time to reconcile...
MAU Motocross Challenge: Who are the stars to look out for?
For a group of rich, exposed riders and rider parents, self-expression comes naturally.
Forbes: Despite losing record, Phoenix Suns' value increases
Despite continuous seasons of losing records on the court, the value of Phoenix Suns increased again this year, according to Forbes, which released its annual list of National Basketball Association valuations this week.
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
By 2060, a quarter of U.S. residents will be over age 65
Although women are still projected to live longer than men by 2060, as they do now, life expectancy is expected to grow larger for men than woman.
U.S., Taliban reach truce agreement that could lead to withdrawals of American troops, official says
A senior U.S. official says the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Analysis of the latest Mercedes: The detail in the W11 is terrifying
Mercedes has unveiled their newest car and the W11 is in line with its predecessors in terms of design. However, there are a few changes that have been made and the team will hope that they have done enough to stay in front of the rest of the grid.
First photos leaked: The Alfa Romeo camouflage livery
Aa well as sponsoring McLaren, Huski Chocolate have also chosen Alfa Romeo Racing as a team to sponsor in Formula 1. After a one-race deal in 2019, both parties were pleased and they have now announced a new collaboration.
First images of the Mercedes W11 out on track!
Mercedes revealed their W11 earlier on this morning and Valtteri Bottas has immediately taken to the Silverstone track and is driving the car for the first time. Lewis Hamilton is set to take over in the afternoon.
Lewis Hamilton: "I really don't feel pressure" ahead of the 2020 season
Mercedes have launched their W11 ahead of the new season and both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas are looking forward to getting in it later today. This season could be historic for Hamilton who has the chance of equalling Michael Schumacher's all-time record for the number of driver championships.
BREAKING! Mercedes F1 unveil Lewis Hamilton's W11!
Mercedes have released the first photos of their new W11. We have already seen the new livery displayed on the old car but today is the first time that we see the new design on the car that will be on track in 2020.
Magnussen sets out how he approaches pre-season testing
2019 left a lot to be desired for Haas and Kevin Magnussen but they'll start 2020 with a fresh slate. The Dane doesn't expect to change much if anything about testing despite their struggles of last season.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff: “2020 will be particularly challenging"
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is predicting a "challenging" 2020 as a lot of the other teams will have worked hard to try and end the period of silver arrow dominance. Red Bull and Ferrari are thought to be more competitive this year and the championship is set to be as competitive as ever.
Valtteri Bottas: The W11 is "the weapon that we are going to be using this year"
Mercedes have revealed their W11 and will hope that it is fast enough to continue the team's domination of the sport. Valtteri Bottas will be the first driver to take to the track a bit later on today and the Finn is looking forward to getting in his new car for the first time.
Can Williams start showing signs of improvement at Barcelona testing?
After having their worst-ever seasons for consecutive years, winter testing at Barcelona next week will be the first indication of whether Williams have begun their road to recovery. While it's unrealistic to expect them to have made a leap, can we see signs of improvement from the side in Barcelona?
Corporate diversity: Amazon
Re: “Amazon’s leadership team is slowly adding diversity” : Shareholders aren’t going to pressure Jeff Bezos to speed up the pace of diversity because the performance of Amazon...
Climate change: Save natural resources
As residents of Washington state, we are lucky to live in a place with an abundance of natural beauty. In the time that I’ve lived here, there has never been...
Bernie Sanders: Too divisive
In the column “How Trump wins again” , David Brooks reveals the number of Sanders voters who went for Trump, or voted other than Democratic, in the 2016...
Valentine’s Day was humiliating for me as a child. I tell my students about it every year.
If, for one day a year, I can help students turn off all the stresses they face, if I can create an environment where they are intentionally kind to one...
EV is the way to go
Re: “Washington should pass clean-fuel standard like Oregon, California” : State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon’s Op-Ed made a common-sense case for Washington state setting goals to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions...
Former Ohio State Star Fires Back At NFL Draft Analyst For What He Said
Former Ohio State star corner Damon Arnette fired back at an NFL draft analyst who sayd he missed workouts.
Cardinals GM Has Honest Response When Asked About RB David Johnson
Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim has an honest response when asked about running back David Johnson.
Redskins Reportedly Cut 2nd Player On Valentine’s Day
The Washington Redskins aren't done making cuts this Friday, as the team has reportedly parted ways with Paul Richardson.
Former Top Head Coach Reportedly Visiting Alabama, Nick Saban
Former Texas and USF head coach Charlie Strong was in Tuscaloosa this week to visit Alabama's coaching stafff.
Dez Bryant Asked About Possibility Of Playing In The XFL
Dez Bryant wants to return to football. That doesn't mean he'd consider playing in the new start-up XFL. He discussed the option recently.
Learning Street Fighter 5 was a punishing, exhilarating experience
Hours of practice have led to a new obsession.
The Witcher 3 sales were up 554% thanks to the Netflix show
The Witcher? More like The Rich-er.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary's PC test flight has started
Why are they "test flights" and not just "betas"?
A quick primer on Legends of Runeterra cards and their abilities
All the effects you need to know.
Remedy has three games in development, including its own live service game
Please Alan Wake 2, please Alan Wake 2, please Alan Wake 2.
Former Starbreeze executive convicted of insider trading
Overkill's The Walking Dead continues to haunt Starbreeze.
The best League of Legends champions
Be an asset to your team, regardless of the LoL champions you choose.
Pixel 3 XL is $399 in Limited Time Deal ($500 Off)
One of the best Pixel 3 XL deals to date just showed up at B&H Photo as a $500 discount that drops the phone to $399. Normally $899, this is an incredible deal on the previous generation Pixel phone. This particular deal is a limited time DealZone promo from B&H, so it’ll go away when they sell...
Durex’s “sex positive” rebrand introduces One Night Sans typeface
The British condom manufacturer’s new brand positioning supposedly takes a stand against “sexual taboos, stigmas and outdated, non-inclusive attitudes”.
Behind the branding and unboxing of the new BBC game Nightfall
MERó has created the visual identity and promotional material for a new BBC app which seeks to provide children with a space to “vocalise” their fears.
Invest in a centrally-managed approach to work placements
Embedding good quality work experience in the NHS is vital to attracting the college students needed to address the workforce crisis, writes Gillian Cairn
‘System by default’ – how to make a good idea a reality
Implementing the new ‘system by default’ approach to running and organising the NHS must be delivered through incremental change that identifies what is needed and what will work, not through central diktat. Writes Nick Ville.
NHS England targets digitisation of millions of GP records
NHS England is hoping to create a nationalised approach to the digitisation of “vital” decades-old medical records, HSJ can reveal.
Experienced interim moves to new challenged trust
A struggling hospital trust has appointed an experienced interim chief executive for the coming financial year.
Daily Insight: Joining the digital era
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
Australian court orders Google to reveal user who wrote a dentist’s bad review
An Australian court has been ordered to reveal the author of a bad dental review.
The IRS won't ask you to report 'Fortnite' V-Bucks on tax returns
The agency's overall approach to in-game currency isn't clear, though.
Delta hopes to be the first carbon neutral airline
It'll rely more on mitigation than zero-emissions aircraft to achieve its goal.
Google might finally pay news outlets for their content
Google is supposedly considering paying news outlets for quality journalism.
First ‘Stranger Things 4’ teaser moves the action far from Hawkins
'Stranger Things 4' trailer opens on a snowy Russian landscape.
The best podcasting gear for beginners
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How AI is stopping the next great flu before it starts
Researchers are leveraging AI to develop new vaccines to diseases faster than ever.
Online-only platforms are going offline with permanent spaces
The new brick and mortar.
Kremlin Believes Turkey to Ensure Russian Diplomats Safety Amid Threats to Ambassador
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kremlin believes that Turkey will do its best to guarantee the safety of Russian diplomats and every Russian staying in the country, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, commenting on threats targeting the Russian ambassador to Ankara.
US Author Touches Nerve With Post About Biased Coronavirus Media Coverage
Author Mario Cavolo of the United States might be known for his books about China, but it is one of his LinkedIn posts that has gone viral on the internet.
We Voted for Boris NOT Javid
Of course, the sacking of Sajid Javid is a power grab by Boris and Number 10 BUT what is wrong with that?
Chinese Stocks Rise for 7th Consecutive Day Amid Coronavirus Infection
Chinese stocks rose for a seventh day on Wednesday, coinciding with the continuous decline in new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection for eight days on the Chinese mainland outside Hubei province. The development signaled an easing of investors' concerns over the viral outbreak's negative impact on economic growth, according to analysts.
US Sees Idlib Conflict as Chance to Close Ranks With Turkey, Boost Its Positions in Mid East – Prof
The US regards the Turco-Syrian conflict as a window of opportunity to close ranks with Ankara and project its force in the Balkan-Black Sea and Central Asian directions, says Mehmet Seyfettin Erol, the head of the Ankara Centre for Crisis and Policy Research.
EU Uses Cash Injections as Vehicle to Manipulate Public Opinion in Israel - Think-Tank
The EU uses its financial wealth as a means to meddle in Israel's politics by financing left-wing NGOs, says an Israeli think-tank. While Brussels' conduct is legal, the attention it gives Israel raises questions as to the European Union's true intentions.
From ‘Deal of the Century’ to Iran: Valdai Discussion Club to Host Conference on Middle East
More than 50 experts from 20 countries, including Russia, the US and EU members, are expected to take part in the upcoming Valdai Discussion Club gathering which will focus on the situation in the Middle East.
Indian Court Stays National Competition Regulator’s Investigation Against E-Commerce Giant Amazon
New Delhi (Sputnik): US E-Commerce major Amazon engaged in deep discounting during the festive season in India. India’s domestic traders are up in arms, alleging that discounting by online retailers is distorting the market
Turkish President Erdogan Reiterates Support for Pakistan on Kashmir
New Delhi (Sputnik): India abrogated the statehood and special status of Jammu and Kashmir on 5 August 2019, evoking objection and protests from neighbouring Pakistan and further worsening Indo-Pak relations. Since India's move to split Kashmir into two federally-administered territories, Pakistan has been raising the Kashmir issue internationally.
Iowa Caucus: DNC Had Much Bigger Role in Failed App Than It Claimed, Leaked Docs Show
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), the governing body of the Democratic Party, has notably distanced itself from the Iowa state party, which oversaw a chaotic caucus that was riddled by reporting errors.
'I’m Optimistic That Dominic Cummings Will Be Changing Things For the Better' – Political Analyst
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new cabinet has met for the first time following yesterday’s reshuffle, which saw the likes of Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid, Housing Secretary Esther McVey and Business secretary Andrea Leadsom lose their posts.
Boris makes new cabinet 'parrot policies like children' in meeting
The prime minister sacked eight ministers on Thursday in a 'brutal' reshuffle that was eventually dominated by former Chancellor Sajid Javid's decision to quit.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hits back at Fred over 'problems' in Man Utd dressing room
The Norwegian coach insists the squad are together and united.
Why I'm running to be deputy leader of the Labour Party
I always try and remember in the words of Labi Siffre: ‘The further you take my rights away the faster I will run’.
How to protect yourself from coronavirus on the London Underground
Fears have been sparked that the illness could spread like wildfire on the tube - but how can you stop yourself from being infected?
My only Valentine's Day as a couple was my worst one ever
Spending this day of loveliness with the wrong partner is simply not the way to go.
A third of stroke survivors are 'too scared to have sex' says survey
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Royal Bank of Scotland is changing its name to NatWest
The bank's chief executive announced the decision to rebrand while reporting a surge in profits.
How to have great sex during and after menopause
Menopause can cause a lack of interest in sex and vaginal dryness.
Extinction Rebellion calls for London Fashion Week to be scrapped
The climate change group wants 'to stop the fashion industry’s exploitation of planet, people and animals.'
Three says it will finally bring 5G to customers by the end of February
Rival network EE launched its 5G offering in May last year
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard delivers verdict on Bruno Fernandes
The former Sporting Lisbon made an encouraging debut against Wolves.
Arsenal struggling to agree new contract with Bukayo Saka
Liverpool are interested in the teenager
Mum uses £5 Vanish washing powder to transform tiled floors and grout
Not just for clothes.
Manchester United's £83m price tag on Paul Pogba puts off Juventus
'£83m or you're staying'
Tyson Fury claims Wladimir Klitschko punches harder than Deontay Wilder
The Gyspy King was knocked down twice by Wilder in their first fight.
PS5 costs £345 to manufacture, coronavirus not affecting production
An increase in the costs of components means the PlayStation 5 may end up costing more than Sony, and fans, had hoped.
Woman forced to rob bank during first date with man she met on dating app
Christopher Castillo met the woman on a dating app then made her rob a bank with him.
Nintendo PlayStation auction bidding led by Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey
The world’s rarest console is already going for a quarter of a million pounds and the top bidder is the inventor of Oculus Rift.
Hundreds more homes at risk of flood as Storm Dennis prepares to batter Britain
‘This one (storm) could be a step up from what we have seen before.'
Lucifer finds another lifeline as Netflix in talks to renew drama for season 6
Lucifer finds another lifeline!
Spoilers: Dean reacts angrily to Willow and Alex in Home and Away
The conversation goes badly.
Couple who've been married for 69 years share their tips for keeping the spark
Geoffrey makes Pauline tea and breakfast every single morning.
Ray Parlour tells Manchester United to swap Paul Pogba for Aaron Ramsey
'Use that money to bring someone else in who is hungrier#
Florist fakes apology note for people to send belated Valentine's bouquets
'Our delivery man was bitten by a dog and couldn’t fulfil your partner’s order, which we can confirm they made months ago in preparation for this very special day.'
The film and TV industry desperately need better mental health support
Whenever I’m unemployed, the only HR representative I can talk to was the one in the mirror, and she gave me a scathing appraisal.
How to reconnect with your partner this Valentine's Day
Take the time to listen and bond.
Michael van Gerwen: 'If Fallon Sherrock keeps listening to me she will be great'
MVG is in cracking form in the Premier League
Five bad video game romantic partners for Valentine's Day
You may love these video game heroes and heroines, but they wouldn't make for a good Valentine's Day date.
Owner admits it's 'quite funny' that his BMW floated off down Thames
James paid £5,000 for the BMW, which also had some expensive clothes inside.
Woman threatens to dump fiancé unless he spends £2,500 on Valentine's Day
Chantal Blakey has dumped previous boyfriends for buying her chocolates from the reduced section and taking her to KFC on Valentine's Day.
Face masks appear at London Fashion Week as coronavirus fears hit numbers
Chinese buyers and media were noticeably absent and some designers admitted their creations weren't what they had envisaged due to the epidemic.
The best places to buy a home if you're single
A new ranking has revealed affordable spots in each region.
How a chlorine-free wash programme could benefit your milking equipment cleaning regime
Dairy farmers are now turning to the use of a chlorine-free wash programme in their daily cleaning routines to disinfect and clean their milking equipment.
Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference comes to Ballybofey next week
The contribution of hill sheep farms to maintaining and enhancing the uplands environment will be the focus of the Teagasc sheep conference.
I would love to date a man who can’t read
Some of us are still trying to have some fun before we die and, I’m sorry, clever men are very rarely fun.
Is the coronavirus epidemic China’s ‘Chernobyl moment'?
"It is a system that turns every natural disaster into an even greater man-made catastrophe."
Floating classrooms bring education to flooded communities in Bangladesh
Floating schools are providing much-needed primary education to Bangladeshi children who are cut off from schools during monsoon season.
SNP minister demands urgent talks on £20 billion bridge to Scotland
Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has called for urgent talks with the British government over proposals for a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland - an idea he described as the prime minister's "vanity project".
Irish News editor Noel Doran voted 'best regional editor of the 21st century' in online poll
IRISH News editor Noel Doran has been named best regional editor of the 21st century in an online poll.
Steve Coogan: I couldn't get my teeth white enough for new film role
He plays a retail magnate in Greed.