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  • Gemma Atkinson 'proud' of Hollyoaks self-harm storyline as 'soap first' re-airs 04 Aug 2020 16:57 Gemma Atkinson has revealed her pride over Hollyoaks tackling the topic of self-harm with her character almost 18 years ago. Hollyoaks' Lisa Hunter battled self-harming on the show back in 2002, with episodes seeing the teenager take centre stage. The …
  • Corrie actress teases Elaine's fate as fans convinced Geoff has killed her 04 Aug 2020 16:56 Coronation Street actress Paula Wilcox has teased the fate and whereabouts of her missing character Elaine Jones. Elaine came face-to-face with her evil ex-husband Geoff Metcalfe for the first time in almost 50 years this week, after fleeing his abuse. She …
  • Chinese media blasts U.S. over TikTok 'theft' and 'smash and grab' 04 Aug 2020 16:46 Chinese state media has blasted U.S. attempts to break up TikTok, labeling it a "smash and grab" and warning that the "theft" of a Chinese company would be met with a response. The editorial came as President Donald Trump signaled that …
  • Major indexes drift lower in early trading on Wall Street 04 Aug 2020 13:55 Updated 8:46 am CDT, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 People wearing face masks stand by a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index at Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. Shares advanced across Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street …
  • News24’s countdown to a digital subscription service has begun 04 Aug 2020 13:47 News24's digital subscription service launches on Saturday. A growing demand for trusted journalism has been one of the driving forces for restructing. News24 has decided on the 'fremium' model which allows for free and premium content. On …
  • Breaking news: August 3, 2020 | As it happened 04 Aug 2020 13:35 Breaking news LIVE: Top Headlines This Hour The total number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed 18.2 million, including more than 692,000 fatalities. More than 11,444,000 patients are reported to have recovered. Follow this breaking news blog for …
  • Soon, your brain will be connected to a computer. Can we stop hackers breaking in? 04 Aug 2020 12:24 Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) offer a direct link between the grey matter of our human brains and silicon and circuitry of computers. New technologies always bring with them new security threats, but with the human brain a single store of the most …
  • Tan at Cardiff City crossroads as he ponders next step for Bluebirds 04 Aug 2020 11:52 After 10 years in charge, two promotions to the Premier League, a Wembley cup final against Liverpool and a pretty epic ride in general, Vincent Tan is today said to stand at something of a crossroads with Cardiff City. The path he chooses next is likely …
  • ‘He’s a joke’: New low for Bach cheater 04 Aug 2020 11:48 Bachelor In Paradise’s bedhopping backpacker is at it again, using the hearts of multiple girls as his own personal playground before one of them throws a bespoke piece of gross man-jewellery into the ocean like she’s that old lady in Titanic. “This guy is …
  • Jackfert leaves lasting legacy 04 Aug 2020 11:47 Letters, artifacts and photographs contained in the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Museum and Education Center in Wellsburg tell a story of tragedy and heroism. It’s one that Ed Jackfert worked for many years to ensure was preserved. Jackfert, …
  • How cloud computing is redefining management. 04 Aug 2020 11:08 As the cloud transforms the manner in which we interact with technology overall, businesses and consumers alike are now highly reliant on the vast number of services that are supplied via the same. In due course of the cloud making so much possible, it’s …
  • A Peek Into The Markets: US Stock Futures Edge Lower Following Monday's Rally 04 Aug 2020 10:51 Pre-open movers U.S. stock futures traded slightly lower in early pre-market trade, after posting gains in the previous session. Investors are awaiting earnings results from Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), Emerson Electric Co. ( …
  • St. Elizabeth hospitals rank high on US News list 04 Aug 2020 08:34 YOUNGSTOWN — Mercy Health’s St. Elizabeth Youngstown and St. Elizabeth Boardman have been recognized as high-performing hospitals for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report. Both health-care centers received the ratings, the highest possible from the …
  • Everton news and transfers LIVE - Sergio Reguilon deal claim 04 Aug 2020 07:21 Hello and welcome to the Liverpool ECHO Tuesday live blog for all your very latest Everton news, rumours and transfer gossip. The ECHO will provide breaking stories, reaction and comment to all the big talking points from Goodison Park - as well as keeping …
  • 1988 killer is seeking parole 04 Aug 2020 06:00 WARREN — The man who was accused of shooting and slashing a 24-year-old pregnant waitress to death in the fall of 1988 over a burnt shrimp dinner is appealing to the Ohio Parole Board for release after serving 31 years of his life sentence. A parole …
  • Civil war was about slavery 04 Aug 2020 05:48 To the editor: In response to the letter titled “Systemic racism is a fact” (July 29): I mostly agree with what Alma Marin wrote. It is not an accusation of racism against individual Americans to acknowledge that there exist institutions that …
  • Morton outcrop features self-guided tour 04 Aug 2020 05:48 MORTON – The public is invited to participate in a community science project Aug. 5-19 in Morton. The self-guided Bioblitz at Morton Outcrops Scientific & Natural Area (SNA) allows people to visit the site anytime to observe and help identify species …
  • Parents struggle as schools reopen amid virus surge 04 Aug 2020 05:42 DALLAS, Ga. (AP) — Putting your child on the bus for the first day of school is always a leap of faith for a parent. Now, on top of the usual worries about youngsters adjusting to new teachers and classmates, there’s COVID-19. Rachel Adamus was feeling …
  • Washington Chorus’ first Black artistic director announces virtual fall season 04 Aug 2020 05:38 The Washington Chorus is celebrating its 60th anniversary in the 2020-2021 season. Leading the way is Dr. Eugene Rogers, the organization's first Black artistic director. Dr. Eugene Rogers is the new artistic director of The Washington Chorus. ( …
  • Drake Stadium to host special track event this month 04 Aug 2020 05:32 AP Photo Jenny Simpson waves to fans after winning the women's special 1500-meter run at the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines. DES MOINES — The Blue Oval at Drake University will get used this summer after all. Blake Boldon announced that a special …
  • Canceled 04 Aug 2020 05:23 Messenger photo by Bill Shea Brandishing two flasks, World War II re-enactor John Liszewski, of Maryland, asks Air Force veteran Pete Oppedahl, of Fort Dodge, center, if his shots are up to date. Liszewski greeted the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight at the …
  • Truth is never the same to everyone 04 Aug 2020 04:47 I believe it was William Shakespeare who said; “There is nothing good nor bad, but thinking makes it so.” My wording of the quote may not be completely accurate, but I’m sure the meaning is. I’m also sure that the statement is not really correct. We humans …
  • Indians sliding 04 Aug 2020 04:11 MINNEAPOLIS — Mitch Garver hit his first home run of the season and the Minnesota Twins used their bullpen to string together a two-hitter in a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday afternoon, taking the four-game series from their primary …
  • Don Hertzfeldt Announces Third ‘World of Tomorrow’ Movie with First Footage — Watch 04 Aug 2020 02:38 2020 has been full of unwelcome surprises, but a great one has finally arrived: Don Hertzfeldt is working on a new “World of Tomorrow” film — the third in the franchise — and the acclaimed animator released a teaser trailer for the project on Monday …
  • Digital access: 17pc of Kenyans now use social media 04 Aug 2020 01:24 Kenya is firmly part of a tale in which more than half of global population—3.96 billion people or 51 percent of humans on earth--now uses social media. This is an increase of 376 million new users since July 2019, which translates to about 12 new users …
  • What would Sean Hannity's Fox News show look like under a Biden presidency? 04 Aug 2020 00:52 Sean Hannity is the most-watched personality on cable news. But a conversation with him quickly reminds you that his roots are in radio, which he still does three hours a day. Like an old-school top 40 disc jockey, the conservative host can play the hits …
  • Corrie's Alya takes drastic action against Geoff as missing Elaine feared dead 03 Aug 2020 23:42 Coronation Street airs tense scenes next week, as spoilers confirm Alya Nazir takes action to get Geoff Metcalfe out of her life. The Weatherfield resident is standing by her gran Yasmeen, Geoff's wife, who remains in prison for almost killing him …
  • Who was the better Red Sox pitcher, Roger Clemens or Pedro Martinez? 03 Aug 2020 23:42 Welcome to Boston.com’s Sports Q, our daily conversation, initiated by you and moderated by Chad Finn, about a compelling topic in Boston sports. Here’s how it works: You submit questions to Chad through Twitter, Facebook, and email. He’ll pick one each  …
  • BREAKING: EFCC quizzes Kano state commissioner over alleged corrupt acts 03 Aug 2020 23:10 Home | News | General | BREAKING: EFCC quizzes Kano state commissioner over alleged corrupt acts - Kano state commissioner for local government affairs, Murtala Garo, is currently facing interrogation by the EFCC - The commissioner is reportedly being …
  • Ant Group says it’s shooting for a record-breaking $30 billion IPO by October 03 Aug 2020 23:09 Fintech behemoth Ant Group Co. will attempt the world’s largest ever IPO by raising $30 billion in Shanghai and Hong Kong, likely by October, Chinese media reported Monday. Ant is valued at roughly $200 billion, and will aim to sell 10% of its shares on …
  • OKC Thunder's Dennis Schroder Leaves NBA Bubble, Baby On The Way! 03 Aug 2020 22:36 Breaking News Getty OKC Thunder guard Dennis Schroder -- a frontrunner for the 6th Man of the Year Award -- has left the NBA's bubble in Orlando to be with his wife for the birth of their second child. Schroder has been playing a huge role off the …
  • 'Silver bullet' coronavirus treatment may never come, World Health Organisation warns 03 Aug 2020 21:41 A "silver bullet" treatment for coronavirus may never come, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned. Director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said preventing virus outbreaks "comes down to the basics" of public health and …
  • Corrie fans obsessed as Sally wears rubber gloves to protect self against Covid 03 Aug 2020 21:30 Coronation Street has made several mentions of the coronavirus pandemic in recent episodes, and Monday's visit to Weatherfield was no different. In fact, viewers noticed more nods to Covid-19 and lockdown than usual. From reminders to follow social …
  • Corrie fans spot major coronavirus references - but some characters flout rules 03 Aug 2020 20:23 Coronation Street fans spotted several references to the coronavirus pandemic in the latest episode of the ITV soap. From conversations to changes to businesses, Weatherfield has clearly taken Covid-19 social distancing regulations very seriously. The …
  • EastEnders first look at new episodes hints showdown for Jack and Isaac over Amy 03 Aug 2020 20:23 EastEnders has teased a big new storyline for Jack Branning and his young daughter Amy, in a new showdown with Isaac Baptiste. It appears Amy makes a claim about her teacher or someone linked to him, which Isaac denies leading to a confrontation. Jack …
  • Stream of the Day: Alfonso Cuarón’s ‘A Little Princess’ Is the Best Cinematic Version of Burnett’s Fairy Tale World 03 Aug 2020 20:12 With readers turning to their home viewing options more than ever, this daily feature provides one new movie each day worth checking out on a major streaming platform. Even Frances Hodgson Burnett’s happy endings come with a price. The beloved British …
  • Experts suggest hugs needed more than ever during pandemic 03 Aug 2020 19:58 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 01: A couple wearing masks is seen embracing along the Hudson River Greenway near Chelsea Piers as the city continues Phase 4 of re-opening following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on August 01, 2020 in …
  • Max Branning's EastEnders transformation over years ahead of 'unexpected' plot 03 Aug 2020 19:16 EastEnders favourite Max Branning has been in Walford for nearly 15 years, arriving in June 2006. He is the son of the late Jim Branning, with his siblings including Jack Branning, Carol Jackson, the late Derek Branning and not forgetting his sister Suzy. …
  • Georgia teen loses parents to coronavirus four days apart - NBC News 03 Aug 2020 19:16 A 17-year-old in Georgia lost both of his parents to COVID-19 four days apart. "I know they're watching me from above," Justin Hunter told NBC affiliate WXIA of Atlanta. "They're the ones that are going to give me strength to get …
  • Corrie's Elaine feared dead as fans spot worrying clue after Geoff silences her 03 Aug 2020 19:15 Coronation Street fans are fearing Geoff Metcalfe has done something bad to his ex-wife Elaine after Monday's scary episode. She's gone missing after a terrifying showdown with her abusive ex-husband, who she fled almost 50 years ago. Fearing he …
  • Corrie's Faye Windass to 'expose Geoff's secret crime' as Elaine disappears 03 Aug 2020 19:15 Coronation Street aired worrying scenes on Monday night, as Geoff Metcalfe tracked down his ex-wife Elaine in Weatherfield. But as the episode ended, it appeared something sinister may have happened to her at the hands of her abusive ex. Real name Phillipa …
  • Corrie drops worrying update about Yasmeen after heart attack ahead of trial 03 Aug 2020 19:15 As Yasmeen Nazir remained off-screen on Coronation Street on Monday, there was worrying news about her condition. The character suffered a heart attack last month ahead of her trial, while she was in prison. There were fears for her life - while she …
  • Quotes of the Day from Xinhua World News, Aug. 3 03 Aug 2020 18:36 GENEVA -- The World Health Organization (WHO) will launch a mask challenge this week with partners from around the world to encourage people to send in photos of themselves wearing a mask, the organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus …
  • Bill Russell reminded Twitter that he is still alive after spotting fan's tweet 03 Aug 2020 16:51 By Hayden Bird, Boston.com Staff August 3, 2020 | 10:41 AM Sunday was by far the busiest day for local teams in months. The Bruins, Celtics, and Red Sox all played games. There was even some Patriots news. The Celtics, after losing their restart opener to …
  • BREAKING NEWS: XFL sold to group led by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for $15M 03 Aug 2020 15:41 The XFL, the Vince McMahon-owned professional league that declared bankruptcy in April, has been sold for $15 million to a group headed by one of McMahon’s former employees, professional wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Johnson teamed with …
  • Elizabeth Warren’s journey on race is a preview of her party's 03 Aug 2020 14:41 When Liz Herring arrived at George Washington University as a freshman in 1966, she entered a capital city in the throes of the civil rights movement. Just three years after a quarter-million people had crowded the National Mall to hear the Rev. Dr. Martin …
  • Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association Shining Star: Alex Tiernan 03 Aug 2020 14:39 Editor’s note: This Q&A was first featured in the July issue of Today Magazine. Alex Tiernan Age: 15 School: St. Edmond Tell us about some of the cultural experiences you have had growing up in Fort Dodge. There are many ways to escape our day to day …
  • Discourse and Process with Porochista Khakpour 03 Aug 2020 14:33 Date and time: Monday, August 3, 2020, 4 to 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) Register here. Author Porochista Khakpour discusses with journalist Julie Scelfo her collection of essays on immigrant and Iranian-American life. Moderated by Julie Scelfo, past …
  • New Special K® Caramel Latte Pastry Crisps Let You Be Your Own 'Bar'ista 03 Aug 2020 14:27 BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- When your morning starts to fall apart — from family demands, another video call or more breaking news — give yourself a deliciously guilt-free little lift with Special K® Caramel Latte Pastry …
  • Get all the Northumberland news to your inbox for free with one easy step 03 Aug 2020 12:57 With everything that's happening in the world, staying informed is more important than ever. One way you can do that is by signing up to receive newsletters from NorthumberlandLive. We send a range of newsletters each day on the latest news, up-to-the- …
  • Congress vs. Big Tech: Breaking Up Is Hard (and Stupid) to Do 03 Aug 2020 11:28 Master of Science in Information Technology The University of Cincinnati online program is ranked 10th in the country by U.S. News & World Report (2020). Enjoy the flexibility of a schedule built for working professionals. Learn More. Like a lot of you …
  • “Thrown to the sharks!” How two years at Kaieteur News changed me for the better 03 Aug 2020 08:22 Aug 03, 2020 News 0 By Kemol King I didn’t even want to be a journalist when I started at Kaieteur News. It was not a prideful career to me. To many, it still isn’t. However, last Tuesday marked two years since I started working here, and I can now boast a …
  • Liverpool news and transfers LIVE - PSG eye Joel Matip 03 Aug 2020 07:18 Hello and welcome to the Liverpool ECHO Monday live blog for all your very latest Liverpool news, rumours and transfer gossip. The ECHO will provide breaking stories, reaction and comment to all the big talking points from Anfield as well as keeping tabs …
  • Breaking down the best fourth quarter moments from the Celtics' thrilling win over the Trail Blazers 03 Aug 2020 02:37 Watch Now: Highlights: Trail Blazers vs. Celtics (2:23) The 2019-20 NBA season is back underway inside the Disney World bubble, and the first few days of action have been tremendous. Early on Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers …
  • BREAKING NEWS: PPP/C’s Irfaan Ali sworn-in as President 03 Aug 2020 01:16 Guyana’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali [Photo taken from a live stream of News Room]Dr Irfaan Ali of the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has been sworn-in as Guyana’s 9th Executive President, bringing an end to a record-breaking prolonged electoral …
  • Daily news update: Covid-19 recovery rate at 68%, ‘threat’ on Malusi Gigaba’s life 02 Aug 2020 20:35 Click on the links below for the full story or visit our home page for the latest news: Daily Covid-19 update: Recovery rate stands at 68% The total number of confirmed cases is now at 511,485 Covid-19 in South Africa with 8,195 new cases identified on …
  • Back-to-basics sound boosts Taylor Swift’s record-breaking feat 02 Aug 2020 16:36 Taylor Swift (Photo by Rick Scuteri/Invision/AP, File) Taylor Swift’s soothingly folksy eighth studio album “Folklore” proves you can be productive even in isolation. In fact, as it turns out, it ranks up there with 2014’s “1989,” 2012’s “Red” and …
  • Breaking: Sunderland sign Bailey Wright on a permanent deal after successful loan spell last term 02 Aug 2020 14:12 Sunderland have completed the signing of centre-back Bailey Wright on a permanent deal following his successful loan last season. The Australian becomes Phil Parkinson's second signing of the summer, following the capture of Aiden O'Brien on …
  • Afghans draw strength from the tale of a teen girl battling the Taliban - NBC News 02 Aug 2020 13:31 In a war-torn country hungry for heroes, the tale of a teenage girl who allegedly shot Taliban militants to avenge the murder of her parents has proved potent. In mid-July, reports emerged about Qamar Gul, 15, who says she gunned down two fighters with her …
  • Everton news and transfers LIVE - Mehmet Zeki Celik talks 02 Aug 2020 08:11 Hello and welcome to the Liverpool ECHO Sunday live blog for all your very latest Everton news, rumours and transfer gossip. The ECHO will provide breaking stories, reaction and comment to all the big talking points from Goodison Park - as well as keeping …
  • Breaking News: August 1, 2020 | As it happened 02 Aug 2020 02:55 Aug 01, 2020 11:20 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao Chhattisgarh: 193 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported 193 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death reported in Chhattisgarh today. The total number of cases now at 9,385 including 2,720 active cases, 6,610 discharged …
  • Antitrust experts weigh in on breaking up Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google 01 Aug 2020 17:10 Gary Reback is perhaps best known as the lawyer who helped convince the U.S. Department of Justice to bring an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft in the 1990s. He watched the majority of the House Judiciary Committee hearing earlier this week with Amazon …
  • Breaking News: July 31, 2020 | As it happened 01 Aug 2020 13:08 Breaking News: Top Headlines This Hour The total number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed 17.4 million, including more than 675,000 fatalities. More than 10,927,000 patients are reported to have recovered. Follow this breaking news blog for live …
  • Police officer injured while breaking up Eid street party of 200 people 01 Aug 2020 09:15 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A police officer was injured while attempting to break up a street party of around 200 people celebrating Eid. Officers were called shortly …
  • Liverpool news and transfers LIVE - Nike home kit unveiled 01 Aug 2020 07:10 Hello and welcome to the Liverpool ECHO's Saturday live blog for all your very latest Liverpool news, rumours and transfer gossip. The ECHO will provide breaking stories, reaction and comment to all the big talking points from Anfield as well as …
  • Everton news and transfers LIVE - Blues 'bid' for Reguilon 01 Aug 2020 07:10 Hello and welcome to the Liverpool ECHO's Saturday live blog for all your very latest Everton news, rumours and transfer gossip. The ECHO will provide breaking stories, reaction and comment to all the big talking points from Goodison Park - as well as …
  • A new formula for news: In Patriot Act, Hasan Minhaj bucks the binary – serious and boring, or frivolous and entertaining 01 Aug 2020 01:58 Arguably – I’m sure of it, but you’re the one who may argue – we are living in the most terrific age for news gathering and analysis. Keep in mind, though, that the word ‘terrific’ comes from the Latin ‘terrificus’ – ‘causing terror or fear’, having the …
  • Transfer news LIVE: Coutinho to Arsenal update, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Gabriel to Man United, Havertz to Chelsea 31 Jul 2020 19:50 Welcome to the Evening Standard's rolling transfer news and rumours live blog as the summer transfer speculation increases. The window officially opened this week following the completion of the delayed 2019-2020 Premier League season. Premier League …
  • Eid Al-Adha celebrated around the world amid pandemic 31 Jul 2020 19:40 JEDDAH: Muslims marked the first day of Eid Al-Adha across the world on Friday while abiding by guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In many countries, worshippers performed Eid prayers wearing face masks and observing social distancing in a bid …
  • Facebook and Google referrals boost contributed to jump in news traffic at start of Covid-19 crisis 31 Jul 2020 18:11 A boost in referrals from Google and Facebook contributed significantly to the uplift in traffic to news websites seen at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new analysis. Traffic to news websites from Google search rose by more than 60%, or …
  • BREAKING: Napoli announce Osimhen signing 31 Jul 2020 16:58 Italian Serie A side, Napoli, have announced the signing of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, from Ligue 1 side Lille. The Italian giants made this known on their Twitter handle on Friday. “Welcome to Napoli, Victor,” the Napoli tweeted. The move was …
  • Happy Birthday Harry Potter: 7 Defining Moments In Wizarding World History 31 Jul 2020 16:26 It’s been over two decades since the first Harry Potter was published, and today, July 31 2020, marks the 40th birthday of The Boy Who Lived himself (and the 55th birthday of the author, J.K. Rowling). As fans celebrate with virtual and socially-distanced …
  • 'Goosebumps': Nike's new ad is an editing marvel and it's breaking the internet 31 Jul 2020 15:58 By: Trends Desk | New Delhi | Published: July 31, 2020 9:10:02 pm With Megan Rapinoe’s poignant voiceover for the ad has wowed all across the globe. (Nike/ YouTube) Amid the uncertainty of Covid-19 pandemic, with no clue when normalcy will return, Nike …
  • ‘Crysis’ runs on a Nintendo handheld. This should be front page news. 31 Jul 2020 15:34 I’ve only played “Crysis” once, and I recall it like I would remember test driving a Lamborghini. I only had one friend near me who had a computer powerful enough to run the game. I zipped over to his pad and played for several hours. I only made it to the …
  • Hosting state a challenge in COVID world 31 Jul 2020 07:45 Messenger photo by Britt Kudla Fort Dodge celebrates after defeating Ankeny Centennial in a Class 5A semifinal at Rogers Park on Wednesday. Lori Branderhorst will readily admit this has been a challenging week at the state softball tournament. Given the …
  • Everton news and transfers LIVE - Solly March linked 31 Jul 2020 07:02 Welcome to the Liverpool ECHO Friday live blog for your latest Everton news, rumours and transfer gossip. The ECHO will provide breaking stories, reaction and comment to all the big talking points from Goodison Park - as well as keeping tabs on transfer …
  • From ‘unrealistic’ to ‘ground-breaking’, reactions to National Education Policy vary 31 Jul 2020 06:21 Written by Alifiya Khan | Pune | Published: July 31, 2020 11:13:45 am As far as the school education sector goes, one of the biggest changes is bringing pre-school education under the NEP’s ambit. (Representational image) From being hailed as being ground- …
  • Fighting ISIS Online: An Introduction to Breaking the ISIS Brand 31 Jul 2020 01:03 Date and time: Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 11 to 12:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) Register here. Join the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism (ICSVE) team to discuss the conception, creation, use, and assessment of the Breaking the …
  • Young tech stars launch world-first app after meeting at Jump 360 31 Jul 2020 00:00 Young tech entrepreneurs Liam Casey and Charlie Eve first met at Jump 360, of all places. Now the ambitious friends, from Hartlepool, are about to launch the first student jobs app of its kind - taking on a team of six and new offices. Phavour puts …
  • Trump news – live: President gives update on coronavirus and plunging US economy after court rules to reconsider Michael Flynn ruling 30 Jul 2020 22:11 In a unexpected turn of events, a federal appeals court has ruled it will review a judge's attempt to examine the Justice Department's decision to drop its criminal case against Donald Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn. …
  • Steinitz on breaking the Arab boycott and becoming an energy superpower 30 Jul 2020 21:14 When Chevron announced two weeks ago that it was buying Noble Energy for $5 billion, Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz felt a mix of personal and national pride.Not only was it a sign that he had succeeded in turning Israel into an attractive and lucrative …
  • ‘Trump’s Troops Are Breaking the Law and Creating Chaos’ - CounterSpin interview with Marjorie Cohn on Portland secret police 30 Jul 2020 21:08   Janine Jackson interviewed legal scholar Marjorie Cohn about secret police in Portland for the July 24, 2020, episode of CounterSpin. This is a lightly edited transcript. MP3 Link (Image: Matcha Chai via Sparrow Project, 7/15/20) Janine Jackson: …
  • Tech firm launches world-first '3D moment' messaging app 30 Jul 2020 20:58 Liverpool tech firm vTime has launched a first-of-its-type Augmented Reality (AR) social messaging app - giving users the opportunity to send a "3D moment". The Baltic Triangle-based firm is a global leader in virtual communications and immersive …
  • £9m funding boost for North West scheme set to 'transform world glass industry' 30 Jul 2020 20:58 A Merseyside project that will help "transform the world glass industry" and create hundreds of jobs is to receive £9m public funding as part of plans to boost the region's Covid recovery. Funding is expected to be approved on Friday by the …
  • 'The club is dead' - Newcastle fan reacts to shock news the takeover is off 30 Jul 2020 20:32 A Newcastle United fan believes “the club is dead” after news emerged this afternoon stating that the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of the Magpies is off after the bidders pulled out of the deal. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund withdrew its bid today …
  • John Lewis honored at funeral at MLK's church in Atlanta; Obama to give eulogy - NBC News 30 Jul 2020 16:50 John Lewis "loved America until America learned to love him back," the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church said at the funeral for the civil rights hero Thursday in Atlanta. The private funeral, where former President Barack Obama will give the …
  • Gov. Reynolds to discuss 'Return to Learn' plans during news conference 30 Jul 2020 15:48 Gov. Reynolds to discuss 'Return to Learn' plans during news conference Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 10:38 AM CDT Jul 30, 2020 Hide Transcript Show Transcript UP. STACEY: A METRO TEACHER AND STUDENT WANT THE OPTION TO …
  • Doubting Gauguin: An amateur detective takes on the National Gallery, and the art world 30 Jul 2020 15:42 It’s the nude that bothers Fabrice Fourmanoir. The way she’s painted is “unsightly” and “vulgar,” quite unlike the Polynesian women of his mind’s eye. Nor does he like the way she’s artificially inserted on the canvas, part of what he calls an “uninventive …
  • US economy shrank at record-breaking 33 per cent rate last quarter 30 Jul 2020 15:33 By: AP | Washington | Updated: July 30, 2020 6:57:44 pm Business investment and residential housing also suffered sharp declines last quarter. Government spending, diminished by a loss of tax revenue that forced layoffs, also fell. The US economy shrank at …
  • More countries around the world are seeing a resurgence in coronavirus infections 30 Jul 2020 15:07 The latest: U.S. Commerce Department reports a record-breaking economic plunge. Trump suggests delaying November presidential election for the first time. Over 1.4 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week. Germany's economy shrinks …
  • Future of News Summit: Paywalls won’t save journalism – good journalism will 30 Jul 2020 14:43 Good journalism that users are willing to pay for will ensure the future of the industry, research shows. News24 has announced that it will launch a subscription - or freemium - service in August. The freemium model is the most popular paywall option among …
  • Inside the hidden world of lockpicking - CNET 30 Jul 2020 14:25 It starts with tension and pins.  Not unlike diffusing a bomb, the practice calls for incredible precision -- listening and feeling for the acute signal that progress is being made.  It could take minutes, hours, days. Even weeks. Tools break, fingertips …
  • Your daily 6: Don't plant those seeds, grim economic news and Midwest warning on virus 30 Jul 2020 14:08 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As the world races to find a vaccine and a treatment for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight for the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham cures. The phenomenon, …
  • Netball World Youth Cup set back 30 Jul 2020 13:51 Coach Denise Alleyne thinks the postponement will be a major setback. (FILE) Barbados was among three other Caribbean countries receiving the bad news on Tuesday night from the International Netball Federation (INF) that due to the ongoing COVID-19 …
  • Everton news and transfers LIVE - Gabriel Magalhaes competition 30 Jul 2020 05:32 Welcome to the Liverpool ECHO Thursday live blog for your latest Everton news, rumours and transfer gossip. The ECHO will provide breaking news stories, reaction and comment to all the big talking points from Goodison Park - as well as keeping tabs on …
  • Breaking news: July 30, 2020 | As it happened 30 Jul 2020 01:35 Breaking news LIVE: Top Headlines This Hour The total number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed 17.1 million, including more than 669,000 fatalities. More than 10,693,000 patients are reported to have recovered. Follow this breaking news blog for …
  • Breaking News:More than 150,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University 29 Jul 2020 20:17 Coronavirus has killed more than 150,000 people in the United States, Johns Hopkins University reports. The U.S. reached the grim milestone on Wednesday, six months after the first COVID-19 case was reported in the country. There have been 16.8 million …
  • Breaking News: July 28, 2020 | As it happened 29 Jul 2020 13:02 Breaking news LIVE: Top Headlines This Hour The total number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed 16.6 million, including more than 656,000 fatalities. More than 10,231,000 patients are reported to have recovered. Follow this breaking news blog for …
  • Breaking news: July 29, 2020 | As it happened 29 Jul 2020 01:55 Jul 29, 2020 11:42 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao Assam: 1,348 new COVID-19 cases detected 1,348 new COVID-19 cases have been detected in Assam out of 18941 tests done in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate is at a low of 7.11%. Total cases at 36,295, …
  • Breaking news: July 26, 2020 | As it happened 26 Jul 2020 01:49 Jul 26, 2020 11:33 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao Assam: 1,142 COVID patients detected 1,142 COVID patients detected out of the 20,542 tests done in the last 24 hours in Assam, taking the total number of cases to 32,228 including 9,091 active cases, 23,055 …