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After US, Brazil comes on the second spot with over 90,000 deaths followed by Mexico (46,688) and the United Kingdom (46,204). from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gnYxQ4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China says it treats Nepal as an 'equal' in gushing exchange on 65th year of ti...

Xi, according to a statement published in official media on Saturday morning, said the two countries have “…always respected each other, treated each other as equals, enhanced political mutual trust and deepened mutually beneficial cooperation.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3giMgMX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'US tested 60 mn, India at 11 mn', says Trump to improve standing on Covid-19

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany set it up at a briefing earlier in the day: “Indeed, we’ve done more than five- -- 59 million tests; with India at number two, with just about 14 million tests. So quite a difference there.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3ffNNSp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

As Democrat Biden's running mate search nears end, contenders jockey for positi...

Biden’s choice, the most weighty of his political career, has drawn an unusual amount of attention given his age. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Db1Co9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Raksha Bandhan 2020: Quotes and wishes to share with your siblings

Raksha Bandhan is a day that celebrates the promise that we make to our siblings that no matter what situation arises, we will protect them and love them. Each year siblings come together on Raksha Bandhan to tie rakhis to each other and exchange gifts and sweets. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3i0GgJ7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

National Friendship Day 2020: Here's how to be a good friend, spend time together...

Happy Friendship Day: For good times and bad, you know you have a safety net of sorts to fall back on and feel loved and secure. Here are some of the ways you can celebrate Friendship Day, even if you’re far away from one another. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2D1l72G https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Seven killed, including state lawmaker, as two planes collide in Alaska

State Rep. Gary Knopp, who represented the area, was alone in one of the planes. The other plane was carrying four tourists from South Carolina, a guide from Kansas and a pilot from Soldotna, the troopers said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33e5Civ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canadian economy may be slowly recovering from Covid-19 blow, economic struggles...

Overall, 17 out of 20 industrial sectors posted increases in May and both goods-producing and service-producing industries rose. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3k29Fo7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump releases his 2019 financial disclosure

The 78-page report, which Trump filed after getting an extension on its due date, provides a partial view of the president’s assets and debts, including revenue from his golf properties, bank accounts and investment transactions. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CYQFGs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump says he'll act to ban TikTok in US as soon as Saturday

Trump made the announcement to reporters Friday on Air Force One as he returned from Florida. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jXfNxH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Report says Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok's US ops, Donald Trump considers...

The Wall Street Journal Friday night reported that Microsoft, headed by Indian-American Satya Nadella, is in advanced talks to acquire the US operations of TikTok. The deal could run into billions of dollars. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30hfy8N https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mexico now has third highest Covid-19 death toll in the world

A total of 46,688 people have died of the coronavirus disease in Mexico, putting it just ahead of the United Kingdom, which has 46,119 recorded deaths, according to the tally by Johns Hopkins University. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Xef8y4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Japan Acted Like the Virus Had Gone. Now It's Spread Everywhere

Experts say that Japan’s focus on the economy may have been its undoing. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33gLjky https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canada's drive-in movie fest features films from 8 nations worst-hit by Covid-19

The theme for the event was Together Beyond The Pandemic, Sharing Films From The Most Affected Countries. Eight countries were featured in the festival - Canada, India, USA, UK, France, Brazil, Russia, China and Italy. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Xf0Ptp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Eat out to help out: UK govt to pay 50% of food bills from today

Under the scheme, diners who eat-in (not applicable to takeaways) will benefit from a 50% discount, up to a maximum of £10 per person, on food and non-alcoholic drinks, any Monday to Wednesday throughout August from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/314tZwp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Six dead after explosion in coal mine in Colombia

Angelmiro Berbesi, director of the Risk Management Office in the municipality of El Zulia, was quoted as saying that the explosion apparently occurred due to the accumulation of gases inside the mine. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2PdtFpx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump says he'll sign order cutting drug prices 'very soon'

Trump described on Friday a “favored nations” plan under which his administration would take the country that has the lowest drug prices as the yardstick for what Americans should be charged. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/314fo48 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Teenager among 3 charged for hacking prominent Twitter accounts, Bitcoin scam

Graham Ivan Clark, 17, was arrested Friday in Tampa, where the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office will prosecute him as adult. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2PcTuWT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump says US 'may be banning' China-owned video app TikTok

There have been reports of US tech giants and financial firms being interested in buying or investing in TikTok as the Trump administration sets its sights on the app. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jTlaho https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US Congressman condemns Chinese aggression in Ladakh

Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a bitter standoff in several areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh since May 5. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XgcOHb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

5 Baloch terrorists killed in Pakistan

The security forces received a tip-off that eight heavily-armed terrorists were present at Arbi Tibba road in Rajanpur and were planning to attack government installations and law enforcement agencies in the province. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3ffmrMd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China logs 127 Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, highest since early March

Beijing is yet to share information about how the new Covid-19 infection cluster spread in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, which now has 526 cases. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33dEErk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Happy Birthday JK Rowling: Harry Potter, Ickabog author turns 55, a look at some...

J.K. Rowling shares her birthday with perhaps the most popular fictional character of our time and also her own creation, Harry Potter. As J.K. Rowling turns 55, her creation Harry is all set to celebrate his 40th birthday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3ghTvEz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Buddy, first dog to test positive for coronavirus dies in New York

Buddy’s health declined steadily after he developed breathing problems and thick nasal mucus in April. He was euthanised on July 11 after he started vomiting clotted blood. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/316KWWK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 pandemic: Young children carry high levels of coronavirus

Children younger than five carried major amounts of coronavirus in their upper respiratory tract, a small study published on Thursday showed, raising new questions about whether kids can infect others. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2PacaGL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Can't stop the music: Argentine child orchestras play on amid coronavirus lockd...

Children get together and play music online with their youth orchestra group. Some 1,500 youngsters, ages 6 to 19, from low-income areas participate in a 22-year-old music program. When the pandemic hit, teachers had to reinvent their classes to deal with slow internet and getting the children to play together online. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fgjbAi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Don't call me, maybe? Text messaging shows promise as mental health therapy: St...

With the Covid-19 pandemic, many people’s schedules have been upended, which may prevent individuals with mental illness from having routine access to a therapist, such as parents who have children at home. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2EwbBER https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China-backed hackers targeted Covid-19 vaccine firm Moderna: US official

Moderna, which is based in Massachusetts and announced its Covid-19 vaccine candidate in January, confirmed it had been in contact with the FBI and was made aware of the suspected “information reconnaissance activities” by a hacking group. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2PaCeBt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump may be only world leader to attend UN General Assembly session in ...

US is the host country of the United Nations and there is a possibility that Trump could travel to New York to address the General Debate of the 75th session of the Assembly on September 22. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fdgTSj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India praises Canada for disavowing SFJ's Punjab Referendum

India is hopeful that a similar stance will emerge from other nations in the Five Eyes group, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. SFJ has also been active in other European nations like Germany and Italy. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Xdsk6w https://ift.tt/2zbki14

First-ever EU cyber sanctions hit Russian, Chinese, North Koreans

The six people and three groups hit with sanctions include Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. EU headquarters blamed them in a statement for the 2017 “WannaCry” ransomware and “NotPetya” malware attacks and the “Cloud Hopper” cyberespionage campaign. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XgIFYe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Twitter says hackers broke Into system by calling employees

In an update on its internal investigation, Twitter said the July 15 incident targeted employees using a phone spear phishing attack. By misleading workers and exploiting human vulnerabilities, the hackers were able to obtain credentials and access 130 accounts. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30cziul https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK scientists to immunize hundreds with experimental Covid-19 vaccine

A said that a very slow and arduous process of testing the Covid-19 vaccine at a low dose in the initial participants has been completed and would now expand the trial to about 300 people from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gsV1nL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

World Breastfeeding Week 2020: Support Breastfeeding for a healthier planet

This global campaign was first organised by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF in 1992, in an attempt to raise awareness about the benefits of exclusively breastfeeding for the initial 6 months of a child’s life. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/314FfbZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

J&J starts human study of Covid-19 vaccine after promising monkey data

The drugmaker said it had started early-stage human trials in the United States and Belgium and would test its vaccine candidate in more than 1,000 healthy adults aged 18 to 55 years, as well as adults aged 65 years and older. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XtUV7V https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 vaccine development progressing well, says AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca’s vaccine is being widely considered the leading candidate after results from early-stage human trials showed it was safe and produced an immune response. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33fRW6v https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Not in a position of conflict of interest': Trudeau on WE Charity controversy

He said he “should have recused” himself from the Cabinet meeting where the decision was taken to give the contract to WE Charity. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33fRTaP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Facebook, Google told they must pay Australian media for news

The move is about ensuring a “level playing field” for Australian media companies. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ECbGaf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Don't want to wait for 3 months and then find out ballots were missing': Donald...

US president Donald Trump said he did not want to change the US election date but didn’t want to see a crooked election. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30eMJdt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chinese consulate in Houston was a 'den of spies', says Mike Pompeo

The US had recently ordered China to close its Consulate General in Houston. In retaliation, China ordered US to close its diplomatic facility in Chengdu. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Pd1Z3X https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit

Talks on the relief bill are at a standstill with few reasons for optimism despite sweeping agreement among Washington’s top power players that Congress must pass further relief in coming days and weeks. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fcYPIg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 31, what's in store for Pisces,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for July 31. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3gfW8GV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New York City steels itself for Covid-19 to return in the fall

The city has been a success story in combating Covid-19 since March and April, when the pandemic swept through its boroughs killing thousands of people. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2D7rVf5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil President Bolsonaro says on antibiotics after feeling weak

The president fell ill with the novel coronavirus earlier this month, but has subsequently recovered and tested negative. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XcfF3O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Scientists map how coronavirus spreads indoor via aerosol

Using precise experimental measurements of aerosols released by eight asymptomatic individuals with Covid-19, the scientists numerically modelled the external flow of the virus through the air in three interior spaces -- an elevator, a classroom, and a supermarket. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30bWysr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US, Australia reaffirm commitment to Quad consultations with Japan, India

China claims almost all of the South China Sea as its sovereign territory. It has been building military bases on artificial islands in the region also claimed by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BGkkDp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Pursue reforms': US to Pak after man killed in court during blasphemy trial

Tahir Ahmad Naseem, from the minority Ahmadi community, was shot dead in a courtroom in Peshawar on Wednesday. He was on trial for blasphemy for allegedly claiming to be a prophet. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39EaL4w https://ift.tt/2zbki14

A new nuclear model could upend how countries count bombs

The new model challenges public nuclear stockpile figures that “generally estimate the size and proliferant stockpiles by using simple models”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33bBnbQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lord Ram's images to be displayed in Times Square on Ram Temple groundbreaking ...

Prominent community leader and President of the American India Public Affairs Committee Jagdish Sewhani on Wednesday said that arrangements are being made to celebrate the historic moment in New York on August 5. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BLs8UC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Pre-pandemic Covid-19 cases linked to China, Italy, Iran': Report

During the first 11 weeks of the Covid-19 outbreak, 32,459 Covid-19 cases were identified from 99 countries and locations outside mainland China. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3151pe6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

At the cow wash: Pakistanis scrub Eid animals at car cleaners

Across Pakistan, between eight and 10 million animals are sacrificed over Eid al-Adha, according to the Pakistan Tanners Association. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jWoRmr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Thailand students hold rally gender rights, school uniforms and haircut rules

Onlookers in Bangkok cheered and applauded as students of mixed ages carrying placards and banners and rainbow flags, fans and umbrellas marched to the education ministry in protest at a school system they said was far behind the times. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/30ZirKO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China logs another 105 Covid-19 cases in new surge, silent about virus link in ...

One of China’s top epidemiologist has said the Covid-19 outbreaks in the central Chinese city of Wuhan – where the coronavirus first emerged in late 2019 -- Beijing and Dalian share certain similarities “…as they all took place in the cold contaminated environment of seafood markets, and the virus may have infected people through aerosols.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BMt1wc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pandemic advice ignored by Trump helps vietnam fight virus

Faced with a resurgence that has similarly confounded Japan, Hong Kong and Australia, Vietnamese authorities are moving to contain a fresh cluster that has led to 36 new cases in the past week. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hQh87H https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Raksha Bandhan 2020: Rakhi Post, Rakhi mailbox, online orders surge amid Covid-...

Ahead of Raksha Bandhan this year, Karnataka postal circle has introduced an online portal called Rakhi Post to deliver rakhis across the country amid the Covid-19 outbreak. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2X88BFp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

With Mauritius development package India aims to bring Indian Ocean states clos...

Mauritius has benefited from a special economic package of $353 million, with one of the key projects – the new Supreme Court building – set to be inaugurated by the prime ministers of the two countries during a virtual event on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XqiJJR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

CSIR experts lead effort to prove unique mutation of Sars-Cov-2

The researchers from the CSIR’s Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology sequenced about 64 genomes and found the unique variant called Clade I/A3i. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hMCmTZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WTO agrees to mediate Japan, South Korea electronics dispute

During a meeting in Geneva Wednesday, it agreed to establish a panel of three experts to determine if Japan violated WTO rules when it imposed restrictions on three classes of chemicals used in the production of smart-phone displays, TV screens and semiconductors. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gejuN9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 arrested under new Hong Kong security law for online posts

The 1-month-old law has chilled pro-democracy protesting as activists along with academics and others wonder if their activities could be targeted. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2EomJUf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In underground ballistic missiles launch drill, Iran fires at fake US Nimitz ca...

Drone footage captured by the Guard showed two missiles blasting out from covered positions in the desert early Wednesday morning, with debris flying up into the air in their wake. The Guard did not identify the location of the launch, nor the missiles involved. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3f9yIlu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 surges in China, Hong Kong fears mass spread

In China, 89 cases were reported from Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, in a record single-day spike. It took the total number of infections in the province to more than 320. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BFKuWU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australia sets Covid-19 record as Melbourne lockdown struggles

He said mask-wearing would be mandatory across the state, extending the order from just Melbourne. Residents in several regional centers, including Geelong, would not be allowed to have visitors in their homes from midnight. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2X5kNXi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

FATF related legislation will move Pakistan from grey list to white list, claims...

According to a report, the Pakistan government on Wednesday “managed to get two Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-related bills passed by the National Assembly amidst a noisy protest by the opposition.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39BIThw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 30, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for July 30. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/336ANMt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ghislaine Maxwell seeks appeal of judge's order to unseal documents

Maxwell’s lawyer Laura Menninger immediately notified Preska that she will ask the federal appeals court in Manhattan to review the decision. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jUgZ56 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil hits record 69,000 daily coronavirus cases as restrictions eased

Last week, Brazil recorded 7,677 deaths from Covid-19, the most fatalities in any week since the pandemic began, defying repeated predictions that the outbreak had peaked. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XpX4l1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lawmakers pummel Big Tech CEOs at US antitrust hearing

While the hearing was called to focus on whether the companies have abused their dominant positions in the market, it veered quickly into other topics including political bias, privacy, dealings with China and how platforms deal with misinformation. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fgc4HT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Britain signs supply deal for 60 million doses of Sanofi/GSK Covid-19 vaccine

Last week Britain struck deals for 30 million doses of the experimental BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine, and a deal in principle for 60 million doses of the Valneva vaccine. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30UJB5n https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Educating women, providing them with contraception could save billions in healthcare...

Making contraception available to everyone, including counselling on different methods and follow-up services, would require increasing annual spending to $12.6 billion from $7.1 billion spent on it now. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2P774L8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bezos, Zuckerberg and Musk have made $115 billion this year

As Bezos and three other technology magnates prepare to defend their businesses at a Congressional hearing on antitrust worries Wednesday, their fast-growing wealth provides a breathtaking measure of their companies’ economic might. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30VziOx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hajj pilgrimage in the age of coronavirus is unlike any before

Saudi Arabia has dramatically downsized the ritual because of the coronavirus pandemic, with authorities testing pilgrims and cutting their numbers from the usual 2 million to around 1,000. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30TSmgd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Creativity in the times of coronavirus: Here's how creative outlets helped Shakespeare,...

Amid quarantine and the coronavirus pandemic, we may be struggling to get out of bed, and relive the same day, over and over again, but it won’t hurt to get the creative juices flowing, especially for your physical and mental health. Read on about how creativity helped Shakespeare, and can benefit you too. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2X80kkF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China records over 100 Covid-19 cases for the first time since April

Of the 101 new cases, in a record single-day spike, 89 were reported from Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30VdyT4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump administration won't accept new DACA applications

The move, detailed in a memo from Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, ended a month of uncertainty about how the administration would respond to its Supreme Court defeat in an election year that has President Donald Trump looking for ways to energize his base. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gmrFY9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sad faces might be a cause for depression in teenagers, says study

Biased attention to sad faces is associated with depression in adults and is hypothesised to increase depression risk specifically in the presence, but not absence, of stress by modulating stress reactivity. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/310M4LA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

12-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Texas woman

The boy, whose name has not been released because he is a minor, was charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon through the Harris County Juvenile Probation Office. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2P6Ptmy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canadian parliament plans to launch virtual voting for MPs

The House of Commons Procedure and House Affairs Committee has asked the chamber’s administration to develop a secure platform that can be used by MPs to vote remotely. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2P1oBo4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Moderna vaccine protects 16 monkeys from coronavirus; 30,000 humans await

Two injections of the vaccine protected against heavy exposure to the virus at two different levels of dosage, Moderna said in findings published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gb9Hr9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ghislaine Maxwell wants Epstein's accusers names to be made in public

While not objecting to Maxwell identifying accusers who’ve already come forward, Rossmiller said those who haven’t gone public should have their privacy protected under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3gaFGI2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Intel ousts its chief engineer Murthy Renduchintala

Murthy Renduchintala was one of several key hires from outside Intel, which had been famous in Silicon Valley for developing and promoting talent from within. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3f6nJJy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Masked mourners brave heat, Covid-19 fears to honour John Lewis

The spectre of the Covid-19 pandemic hung over all aspects of the mourning. In addition to face coverings, which were declared mandatory outdoors by Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, yellow dots on the grounds reminded mourners to stand 6 feet (1.8 metres) apart. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/305AHTx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump tweets in defense of disproved Covid-19 treatment

US President Trump took to Twitter to promote hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g8k0wp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Moderna aims to price coronavirus vaccine at $50-$60 per course: Report

Industry analysts said Pfizer and BioNTech’s $2 billion deal to cover 50 million patients, which is contingent on an approvable product, would likely pressure other manufacturers to set similar prices. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/307GesN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease

The disease is usually diagnosed through tests of memory and thinking skills, but that’s very imprecise and usually involves a referral to a neurologist. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2X1rGsE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Nobody likes me': Trump on Fauci's high approval ratings

Fauci, an infectious disease expert who is on Trump’s coronavirus task force, is one of the most trusted people in government and many Americans listen to his advice diligently on how to protect themselves from infection. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jQYtKX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US officials say Russia is spreading virus disinformation

Two Russians who have held senior roles in Moscow’s military intelligence service known as the GRU have been identified as responsible for a disinformation effort directed at American and Western audiences. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2X4ZuVQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 29, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for July 29. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3jNnre7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China freezes Hong Kong's extradition treaties with UK, Australia, Canada

Earlier, New Zealand said it will suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. Foreign minister Winston Peters said the new law went against commitments China had made to the international community. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hLUYDz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden vows to fight racial inequalities with economic agenda

Biden said the Republican president is exacerbating social discord across the country, including by sending federal authorities into major cities under the pretense of addressing crime, and has little interest in addressing the racism . from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2P6xFIe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US protests: Attorney General William Barr defends aggressive federal response

Massive protests have sparked unrest across the nation following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, and calls for police reform are growing louder. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g8qL0Z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus: Scientists identify immune system variation linked to severe cases

Scientists have found how misfiring of the immune system in some patients infected with the novel coronavirus can lead to severe consequences of COVID-19, an advance which may help identify those at high risk of dying from the disease, and suggest drugs to treat them. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/32ZHvnp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Malaysian ex-PM Najib Razak convicted of 7 graft charges over 1MDB investment f...

The ruling came five months after a new government took power with Najib’s Malay party the biggest bloc in the alliance. His party’s shocking election ouster in 2018 was driven by public anger over the 1MDB scandal. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g7XP9B https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Avni Doshi, Hilary Mantel in Booker Prize longlist

Selected from 162 novels published in the UK or Ireland between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020, the prize is open to writers of any nationality, writing in English and published in the UK or Ireland. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3305h2I https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australian police warn Chinese students, officials of 'virtual kidnapping' scam

As tension has grown between Australia and China over trade, human rights and accusations of state-linked hacking, police said eight incidents of virtual kidnapping, involving a total payout of A$3.2 million ($2.3 million), were reported this year. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g66WHV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Biden campaign bans staffers from using TikTok

Biden campaign general counsel Dana Remus, wrote to staffers to “refrain from downloading and using TikTok on work and personal devices”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jJkrzj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Iran moves mock-up US carrier to mouth of Gulf: Satellite images

The use of dummy American warships has become an occasional feature of training by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and its naval forces, including in 2015 when Iranian missiles hit a mock-up resembling a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Dc1TXE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Case registered against Pak provincial minister for social media activist's mur...

The Levies Force on Sunday registered the case against Balochistan Minister for Food and Population Welfare Sardar Abdul Rehman Khan Khetiran and his two guards Adam Khan and Nadir Khan on the complaint of the deceased’s brother, the Dawn reported. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2P3WWTo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump bets on Covid-19 vaccine for political shot in arm

The US President appears to have pinned his hopes on the swift emergence of a successful vaccine to both contain the country’s still raging epidemic and revive his faltering re-election hopes. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/306QcKV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Google extends work from home to 2021

Google had said in May it would begin reopening more offices globally as early as June this year, but most Google employees would likely work from home until the end of this year. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2P17T8f https://ift.tt/2zbki14

It's official: US closes its consulate in Chengdu

The US flag at the consulate was lowered at dawn. A large number of police personnel were deployed around the mission with the roads leading to it cordoned off. The Chinese foreign ministry said the Chengdu consulate closed at 10am local time. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39CGLpB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Portland, Seattle declare riots as US cities see violent weekend

Thousands of demonstrators marched in groups around Portland, Oregon, some yelling “Feds go home!” in response to the Trump administration’s decision to send federal agents there in late June. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g8wN1H https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WE charity deal: Justin Trudeau to appear before parliamentary panel for questi...

Trudeau has suffered a double-digit dive in his popularity in the country since the controversy erupted. But 56 per cent of Canadian think the government will survive. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2PeqRsp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hunger to kill 128k more children over Covid-19 pandemic's first year

Four UN agencies warned that growing malnutrition would have long-term consequences, transforming individual tragedies into a generational catastrophe. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jI2IIy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kim Jong Un defies Donald Trump's call to give up nuclear weapons

Kim told a meeting of veterans marking the anniversary of the end of the Korean War fighting that his country’s “trustworthy and effective” nuclear deterrence would ensure its permanent national safety and future, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g5rLTP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

26 Rohingya Muslims feared drowned found hiding on Malaysian islet

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency found 26 Rohingya refugees hiding on the islet on Sunday. The group included 12 men, 10 women and four children, officials said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2EtEPo9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong

The move comes in response to China passing a sweeping new security law for the semi-autonomous territory. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/331vdec https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Moderna, Pfizer start decisive Covid-19 vaccine trials, eye year-end launches

Both Covid-19 vaccine candidates rely on a new technology that allows for faster development and manufacturing than traditional vaccine production methods but does not have an extensive track record. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g7HMIG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Iraq PM Mustafa Al-Kadhimi orders probe after 2 protesters killed in clashes

The violence comes after months of quiet in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and were an embarrassment to prime minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who has vowed to meet protester demands by holding early elections and investigating the death of hundreds of protesters. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/304XsXF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Americans need help': GOP rolls out $1 tn stimulus to start talks with Democra...

The package was pulled together after days of negotiations between Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump’s emissaries that didn’t completely settle differences within the GOP over the size and scope of additional federal spending in response to the pandemic from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g7HKR4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 28, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for July 28. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/304X1N1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump to announce 'good things' on Covid-19 therapeutics in 2 weeks

The NIH plans to conduct the trial at multiple US clinical research sites with the participation of approximately 30,000 adult volunteers who do not have Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BBhrDT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

FDA warns Americans of toxic hand sanitisers amid Covid-19 pandemic

Last week the agency issued a warning letter to Mexican manufacturer Eskbiochem SA de CV for marketing sanitiser containing more than 80% methanol and falsely claiming that it was “FDA approved”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g7pqaX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump lawyers renew legal assault on tax records subpoena

Lawyers filed a rewritten lawsuit in Manhattan federal court to challenge the subpoena by a state prosecutor on grounds they believe conform with how the U.S. Supreme Court said the subpoena can be contested. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hIyCmp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Supermom Emily makes the most 'mom' invention ever for the coronavirus pandemic,...

Melbourne-based mother of 7 invented the ‘wine mask’ as a joke and people all over the internet claim that it is the best invention to come out of the pandemic yet. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/33aGZDt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India's coronavirus epidemic is now the world's fastest growing

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are among the states where the maximum number of daily cares are being reported. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2X1u56y https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China shuts down US mission in Chengdu city, US flag lowered at dawn

The shutting of US consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu will now make it more difficult for the US to monitor the situation in TAR where the entry of diplomats and foreign journalists is banned. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3f3P6DY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US envoy to Seoul shaves off controversial moustache

US ambassador Harry Harris uploaded a video on social media of him getting the moustache shaved off at a traditional Korean barbershop, saying he did so to keep cool in the Seoul summer, while wearing a mask to fight the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39vMWM5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Record-high of new Covid-19 cases reported in Australia's Victoria

Victoria on Sunday suffered its deadliest day since the pandemic began after reporting 10 deaths, mostly at aged-care facilities. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g6z51e https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Saudi Arabia gears up for downsized hajj amid Covid-19 pandemic

Up to 10,000 people residing in the kingdom will participate in the Muslim ritual, a tiny fraction of the 2.5 million that attended last year, after what many saw as an opaque selection process that left a wave of applicants rejected. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jL5PPO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hurricane Douglas threatens Hawaii as Hanna downgrades to tropical storm

The Category One hurricane had moved north of Maui as of 3:00 pm (0100 GMT Monday) and was about 90 miles (145 kilometers) east of the capital Honolulu, according to the National Hurricane Center. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3f7kAsF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance all set for a launch this week

The rover is expected to launch on July 30 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, US from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30Tk3pv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Building a new life: Women in Bangladesh aim to shake up textile sector

Bangladesh is the world’s second largest supplier of clothes to Western countries after China, and relies on the garment industry for more than 80% of exports and four million jobs. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CGF8eL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australian regulator sues Google over expanded personal data use

Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2OY1o6b https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China reports 61 fresh Covid-19 cases

China reported 44 new asymptomatic patients, down from 68 a day earlier. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3f2ig6t https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Monday Motivation: Famous quotes to kick-start your Monday morning with a boost

“Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.” – Pablo Picasso from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2X0bJmt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Oil slips as rising coronavirus cases, US-China tensions weigh on markets

The fall in oil mirrored moves in broader financial markets in Asia amid concerns about escalating tensions between the world’s two biggest economies following the closure of embassies in Houston and Chengdu. Global coronavirus cases, meanwhile, exceeded 16 million. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3f9G5te https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Massive protest held in Vancouver against China's communist regime

The protestors opposed China’s treatment of people in Hong Kong and Tibet and sought support from international communities for the release of two Canadians who have been held hostage by the Chinese government. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39H4UeZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In another setback to China, Russia suspends deliveries of S-400 missiles: Repo...

Post-Russia’s announcement, China has reportedly said that Moscow was forced to make such a decision as it “is worried that the delivery of S-400 missiles at this time will affect the anti-pandemic actions of the People’s Liberation Army and does not want to cause trouble to China.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BxeunQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China pressurises Vietnam to cancel, compensate offshore firms operating in South...

To maintain its presence in the South China Sea region, China, for several years, continued its efforts to prevent the Vietnam-based companies developing oil and gas resources in the area. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g3IXch https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Smell the roses: Adults with heightened sense of smell may have lower risk of dementia,...

A keen sense of smell, or olfaction, has a stronger association against dementia than touch, hearing, or vision. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3jEv4Dw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump to discuss energy, tour oil rig, raise money in Texas

During the stop Wednesday at Double Eagle Energy in the west Texas city of Midland, Trump will discuss how the US is achieving energy dominance by cutting regulations, simplifying permitting and encouraging private investment in energy infrastructure, the White House said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32YOcGq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

American flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu: Report

The deadline for the Americans to exit Chengdu has been unclear, but the Chinese consulate in Houston was given 72 hours to close after the original order was made. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Byj3hH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK plans to fight obesity with ad bans, more calorie labels

The government will end buy-one-get-one-free promotions on sugary treats and require calorie labels on more products in stores as well as in restaurants. It’s starting a consultation on putting calorie counts on alcoholic beverages. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eYcdj7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 27, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for July 27. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2End2Wh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's ratings sky high ahead of election

Ardern’s popularity as preferred prime minister was sky high at 62%, while the National Party’s newly elected 61-year-old leader Judith Collins stood at just 14.6%. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CRcW8L https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Over 60 killed in renewed violence in Sudan's Darfur: UN

The clashes threaten to derail a fragile transition to democracy more than a year after the military’s ouster of longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30T3Rod https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fires set, windows shattered in Virginia in solidarity with protestors of Portl...

Virginia State Police and Richmond police worked to clear the crowd of a several hundred demonstrators late Saturday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g2nKiW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Number of Covid-19 cases worldwide top 16 million

According to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, the US leads the count with 4.1 million, followed by 2.3 million in Brazil and 1.3 million in India. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30PIpAe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Israelis continue protests against PM Netanyahu's handling of Covid-19 pandemic

The protests have been going on for the past few weeks, sparked by what critics see as a government failure to handle the coronavirus crisis after initially keeping the threat of the virus at bay. Corruption charges against Netanyahu have further fuelled the demonstrations. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hFevpo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Over 600 people fall sick in US after contracting infection linked to bagged sa...

Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite, affects the intestinal tract and causes diarrhoea that can last for over a month. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WXIsZJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bill Gates says Korean firm could make 200 million Covid-19 vaccines by June

The world is in a race to develop a Covid-19 vaccine that could protect masses against a virus that has wreaked havoc on the global economy. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hvKojU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australia's Victoria state reports 10 new coronavirus deaths, 459 cases

State Premier Daniel Andrews said the deaths included seven men and three women. A man in his 40s became one of the youngest Covid-19 fatalities in Australia. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2OY9ADy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Humour: From text to text messages, the lost signs of letters

From delayed replies to awkward sign-offs, personal correspondence can be challenging from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3jFj8l0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Home truths

When you can’t venture out, you have to make your home your whole world from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3f7LjFS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The Sima from Mumbai exclusive: The matchmaker who has spurred a thousand memes

An interview with Sima Taparia, the current toast of Tinseltown. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2BwszBX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Protesters clash with cops amid anger over surge of federal agents in major cit...

The sounds of repeated small detonations rang out in the streets of the city in Washington state, and smoke rose from an area where demonstrators had set fire to trailers by a construction site for the youth detention facility, an AFP reporter observed. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32V5ioI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Xi Jinping plans to control Pakistan's politics, economy via CPEC authority: Re...

According to an article by Ali Salman Andani published in the Asia Times, Khan, a puppet of the military establishment, was able to manipulate the law to fulfil Xi Jinping’s desires to control the planning ministry of Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jQcWqu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK PM Boris Johnson set to overhaul Britain's treason laws

Johnson’s overhaul will see a new Treason Act, a new Espionage Act for tracking foreign agents and a rewriting of the Official Secrets Act to make it suitable for the digital era, the newspaper reported, citing Downing Street sources. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g2vVvo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Will boost ability to handle space threat from Russia, China: UK Defence Secret...

Tensions between Britain and Russia have been high in recent weeks, as Britain has targeted Russians with new sanctions, accused Russian actors of trying to meddle in last year’s election and said Moscow has tried to hack into vaccine research. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2DbtuIk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil records over 51,000 Covid-19 cases, 1,211 deaths in last 24 hours

Over 1.6 million people have recovered from Covid-19 in Brazil since the start of the epidemic in the country, according to the health ministry. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3015YqC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US reports over 68,000 Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, tally tops 4.17 million

After a drop in the rate of infections in late spring, the US has seen a coronavirus surge, particularly in southern and western states like California, Texas, Alabama and Florida. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jQ8g3U https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Turkey and Greece in war of words of over prayers at Hagia Sophia

Greece and Turkey disagree on a range of issues from airspace to maritime zones in the eastern Mediterranean and ethnically split Cyprus. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32ReZ7D https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Queen Elizabeth sees new portrait unveiled at Britain's Foreign Office

The portrait depicts Elizabeth wearing a blue knee-length dress, pearls and low-heeled black shoes, seated on a chair covered in gold leaf in an ornately furnished room, with a tea cup and a vase of mauve roses on the table beside her. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2D4P2qb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Children need green pandemic recovery, celebrity parents tell UK PM Boris Johns...

Actress Julie Walters, who was among the signatories, said governments should ramp up their efforts to tackle climate change, in the same way they have responded to protect people from Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fZvi5S https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hurricane Hanna makes landfall, rakes Texas coast with high wind

A Category 1 storm, the lowest on the five-step Saffir Simpson scale, much of Hanna’s damage is likely to come from dangerous storm surge and flooding inland rains. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hChNJT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19-weary Texas braces as Hurricane Hanna makes landfall

Hurricane Hanna roared ashore onto the Texas Gulf Coast, bringing winds that lashed the shoreline with rain and storm surge, and even threatening to bring possible tornadoes to a part of the country trying to cope with a spike in coronavirus cases. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2EhoouN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

North Korea's Kim Jong Un locks down city after suspected Covid-19 case: Report

The move to lock down Kaesong City of North Korea has been taken as a “preemptive measure” following the report on the suspected case of Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2D8xEAK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 26, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for July 26. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/39sxJeR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

6,500 Pakistan terrorists present in Afghanistan, most belong to TTP: UN report

The United Nations Security Council report stated that TTP, which is a large terrorist group present in Afghanistan, is led by Amir Noor Wali Mehsud, supported by his deputy Qari Amjad and spokesperson Mohammad Khorasani. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32W5u7e https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's how air pollution and regular exercise affect high blood pressure

Exercising regularly can lower the risk of high blood pressure, even if people live in areas where air pollution is relatively high from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eWQRTu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Health, well-being and food security of families deteriorating under Covid-19 s...

The ongoing disruptive changes from efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are having a substantial negative impact on the physical and mental well-being of parents and their children across the country. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3jBhQY5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Health, well-being and food security of families deteriorating under Covid-19 s...

The ongoing disruptive changes from efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are having a substantial negative impact on the physical and mental well-being of parents and their children across the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3jBhQY5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus makes changes in body cells that cause cells not to recognise it

The coronavirus camouflages. Because of the modifications, which fool the cell, the resulting viral messenger RNA is now considered as part of the cell’s own code and not foreign. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/30K3k7Z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Masked fashion models walk Seoul runway amid Covid-19

Models wearing a colourful range of face masks walked a runway Friday in South Korea’s capital, where health authorities are scrambling to stem a rise in coronavirus infections as people increasingly venture out in public. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2WUG0Di https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hurricane Hanna expected to hit southern Texas coast

Hanna was centered about 140 miles (225 kilometers) east-southeast of Corpus Christi, Texas, the US National Hurricane Center said early Saturday. The storm had maximum sustained winds around 65 mph (100 kph) and was moving west at 8 mph (13 kph). from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32RG9ez https://ift.tt/2zbki14

South Korea records 113 new Covid-19 cases, most from overseas

The rise was predictable as health authorities had forecast a temporary spike driven by imported infections found among cargo ship crews and hundreds of South Korean construction workers airlifted out of virus-ravaged Iraq. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZYIsL1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US eases export restrictions on unmanned drones, New Delhi to benefit

President Trump’s tweaking of MTCR law pertaining to drones will pave the way for India acquiring Predator B armed drones. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32TC35q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canada's leadership in turmoil, Governor General faces official probe on harass...

The Governor General is the equivalent of India’s President and is considered the British Queen’s representative in Canada. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3g1bcbl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump administration denies entry to foreign students enrolled for online-only classes...

Customs Enforcement agency directed authorised universities to not issue Form 1-20s to newly-enrolled students if their classes were to be online only. These documents are required by international students to apply for student visa. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30IjqPi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US eases export rules on drone sales to allies

The White House said in a statement that while the 1987 missile control pact is critical in slowing proliferation and promoting peace and security, it is in dire need of modernisation as it applies to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2EjiysX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No Covid-19 bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday. Outraged Democrats warned that time was being wasted on GOP infighting as the virus worsens, jobless aid expires and the death toll rises. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39tJDVC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No Covid-19 herd immunity yet, says WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan

In a social media live event organised by the World Health Organisation from Geneva, the scientist said that more waves of the infection would be required to get to a stage of natural immunity. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WTp93O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chilean suspect jailed in French murder case of Japanese

The prosecutor in Besancon, where the missing Narumi Kurosaki had been studying, said the extradition of the suspect by Chile was a “new start” for the investigation even though Zepeda refused to answer questions of the investigating judge. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WW7Xup https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man parades down Oxford Street wearing nothing but mask

As the man walked nonchalantly along Oxford Street, naked except for the light blue face mask over his groin, some took pictures on their phones while others simply stared. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZV4VbE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Harry, Meghan distance themselves from upcoming book on time in royal family

The book, entitled ‘Finding Freedom’, is due to be published in August and is expected to shed light on the couple’s frustrations with the palace and press, local media reported on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WVVOph https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rainy affair: Binge on these lip-smacking monsoon snacks

Monsoon is incomplete without treats that are just too tempting to resist. Here are some culinary hacks to cook for a flavourful evening. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/32Zhe8G https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 25, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Leo and other zodiac signs for July 25. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2BufEQZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New foreign students can't enter US if courses online: US

In a memo to college officials, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said new students who were not already enrolled as of March 9 will “likely not be able to obtain” visas if they intend to take courses entirely online. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hAtwsl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China's consulate in Houston cleared out ahead of eviction

The US alleged that the consulate was a nest of Chinese spies who tried to steal data from facilities in Texas, including the Texas A&M medical system and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hzOOGB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Facebook, Twitter remove accounts of Bolsonaro supporters following court order

Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the removal of 16 Twitter accounts and 12 Facebook accounts on Friday, a decision tied to an ongoing probe into the alleged dissemination of disinformation by supporters of the right-wing Bolsonaro. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eZ6R7o https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US records over 1,000 coronavirus deaths for fourth straight day

US deaths rose by at least 1,019 to a total of 145,352 on Friday compared with a rise of 1,140 on Thursday, 1,135 on Wednesday and 1,141 on Tuesday. Total cases across the United States rose by at least 68,800 on Friday to over 4 million total. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fZGSOn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump says he had regrets about his tweets 'too often'

“It’s the retweets that get you in trouble,” Trump said, adding that you end up not investigating like you should before retweeting if you see anything good. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eZ6QjQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistani journalist Matiullah Jan describes how he was kidnapped and what happened...

Matiullah Jan said his biggest disappointment was when he appeared before the Supreme Court, it ordered a report on his “alleged” abduction instead of accepting that this actually had happened. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WNbuLu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Israel anti-govt protests: Police use water cannons to disperse protesters

Israelis have held a series of demonstrations in recent weeks calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, citing his trial on corruption charges and his fractious unity government’s poor handling of the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2EggLF1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WHO chief says comments questioning his independence 'untrue and unacceptable'

Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has come under criticism, especially from US President Donald Trump and Pompeo, who have accused him of being pro-China. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30IxiZR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Understanding the hows, whys and effects of the coronavirus pandemic: Watch vid...

Out of the hundreds of known types of the coronavirus, there are only 7 that have an effect on humans. 4 of these viruses cause colds that result in mild, highly contagious infections that affect the nose and throat and only 3 out of those can result in deadly diseases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fXgrsK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Death toll due to floods in Nepal reaches 132

“132 people dead, 128 injured, 53 missing and 998 families affected due to rainfall, landslides and floods in the country as of 23rd July,” Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hxtLEI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tropical storm Hanna forms; Gonzalo strength remains steady

Tropical Storm Hanna was the earliest eighth Atlantic named storm on record, breaking the previous record of Harvey in 2005. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jDhW1g https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australia's Victoria reports mounting death toll during lockdown

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews reported six deaths, all of them connected to aged-care facilities, and 300 new cases on Friday. That took total deaths in the state to 55. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hxsDkh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US abandons China appeasement policy, outsources hostilities

When asked if he was urging nations to pick between the US and China, in line with a choice the US presented to the world in the 1940s between itself and the USSR, Pompeo said the choice for them was between “freedom and tyranny”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30EuZHq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China orders closure of US consulate in Chengdu

The tit-for-tat move is a “legitimate and necessary response to the unreasonable measures by the United States”, the foreign ministry said in a statement. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fXK2Ce https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Enhanced and revised pictorial health warnings on all tobacco products from Dec...

It amends the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/30LTgeq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Older adults coped with COVID-19 pandemic best, UBC study reveals

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Fires triple in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands in 2020 compared to 2019

Brazil’s national space agency, INPE, identified 3,506 fires from January 1 to July 22 in the Pantanal, a 192 percent increase from 2019 and the most for the period since records began in 1998. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2OQsEDN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

United States to help India in addressing its developmental challenges: Report

“We are actually right now proposing at US-India Development Foundation where we would help India mobilize their own resources to address the country’s most serious developmental challenges looking to use innovative finance tools,” USAID Acting Administrator John Barsa told members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CzYMJn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Chinese consulate in Houston was hub of spying': Mike Pompeo

This was the first major speech delivered by Pompeo after Washington’s surprise order this week for China to close its Houston consulate, where the US Secretary of State called for an end to ‘blind engagement’ with China. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30Ae9Jq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Despite infection, Brazil's Bolsonaro takes spin, chats up workers

Jair Bolsonaro, 65, has been in quarantine at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia since testing positive for the new coronavirus on July 7. He had to cancel upcoming travel plans after a new test came back positive again Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hz5RJ0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Turkey's Erdogan to join hundreds of worshippers for prayers in Hagia Sophia after...

Erdogan issued a decree restoring the iconic sixth-century building as a mosque this month after a Turkish high court ruled that the Hagia Sophia had been illegally made into a museum more than eight decades ago. The move was met with dismay in Greece and the United States and from Christian church leaders. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3f3ymNj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

U.S. coronavirus deaths top 1,000 for a third day in a row

Fatalities nationwide were recorded at 1,014 on Thursday, with not all states reporting. Deaths were 1,135 on Wednesday and 1,141 on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jxyms9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canada to not recognize results of Punjab 2020 Referendum organized by SFJ

Responding to queries from Hindustan Times about Canadian Government’s stand on the referendum scheduled for November this year, aimed at carving out a separate state of Punjab from India, a spokesperson of the country’s Foreign Ministry, stated in an email response: “Canada respects the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of India, and the Government of Canada will not recognize the referendum.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39ogdZ1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump initially 'downplayed' Covid-19 threat, says Maryland governor

The biggest mistake in the first couple of months, governor Larry Hogan said, was not developing a national testing strategy. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39muANL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Face masks now compulsory in UK shops, supermarkets to check Covid-19 spread

In UK, the Boris Johnson government has made it compulsory to wear a face covering when buying food and drink to takeaway from cafes and shops to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hyFzpU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle sue publication over photo of son at California home

The royal couple Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not learned the identity of the shooters and sellers of the photos, who are listed as John Does in the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jBV16P https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 cases in US surpass 4 million, global tally crosses 15 million-mark

Despite the surge in Covid-19 cases, countries across the world including the US, India, Denmark and Italy have started the process of lifting the lockdown by easing restrictions. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39pJLWn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 24, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for July 24. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2OX8BTT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Never gonna give 'Rick Rolling' up with brand new Lego music video

From the signature hand gestures, the additional dancers, the shadows, even the backgrounds; it has all been animated in the Lego music video made by Domy13. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/39lWfOF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Never gonna give 'Rick Rolling' up with brand new Lego music video

From the signature hand gestures, the additional dancers, the shadows, even the backgrounds; it has all been animated in the Lego music video made by Domy13. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/39lWfOF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US says Chinese researcher linked to military hiding in San Francisco consulate:...

According to federal prosecutors quoted by CNN, the scientist Tang Juan is hiding in China’s consulate in San Francisco. Juan is a researcher who focuses on biology, the CNN reported. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WNhNyS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WHO, Africa CDC explore traditional medicine for Covid-19

A WHO statement says traditional medicine “has many benefits” and the continent has a long history of its use. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CVtgFt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Airstrikes in Afghanistan's Herat kill 45 including civilians, Taliban members

Ali Ahmad Faqir Yar, the governor of Adraskan District in the eastern Afghanistan province of Herat, said at least eight civilians were among the dead. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32LH9AU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Putin extends condolences to PM Modi over loss of lives in floods in various parts...

“Russia shares the grief of those who lost their loved ones to the rampant elements, and hopes for a speedy recovery of all those injured,” Putin said in the message. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39l5K0r https://ift.tt/2zbki14

United States condemns deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan's Herat province

Airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan killed 45 people, including civilians and Taliban fighters, local officials said on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WMKmwa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Hope it dies down': Bill Gates on theory claiming he is planning to implant chips...

Gates and a foundation led by him and his wife Melinda are working to find a vaccine for Covid-19. In February, the foundation had announced that it is donating US $100 million to vaccine research and treatment efforts. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32PkraX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hong Kong records highest single day spike of 102 Covid-19 cases

Of the additional local cases, more than half were unlinked to previous cases, according to data from the city’s health department on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3ju19Oh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US logs over 63,000 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins University

The US, after experiencing some improvement, has for several weeks seen its number of cases rise, particularly in the south and west of the country. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39mEZsH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 pandemic pushes South Korea into recession as GDP contracts 3.3% in Q2

Exports of goods and services from the trade-reliant economy plunged 16.6%, logging the worst reading since the final quarter of 1963. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jAqcPY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mexico's president downplays importance of wearing masks amid Covid pandemic

The World Health Organization recommends the wearing of masks among other measures to slow the spread of Covid-19. At age 66, López Obrador also falls into an at-risk group of people who should wear masks. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CuOABR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump to send federal agents to more US cities as part of 'law and order' campa...

Trump’s “Operation Legend” program involves deploying federal law enforcement agents to assist local police in combating what the Justice Department has described as a “surge” of violent crime. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eQ0wv2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canada sees fresh Covid-19 spike, experts blame it on 'fatigue factor'

Canada’s Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr Howard Njoo said there may be a “fatigue factor” in play as younger adults are seeking to enjoy themselves after over three months of facing restrictive measures. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fTpdrI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: American Airlines expands face covering requirements in all airports

The airline’s new policy will require customers to wear a face covering in all airport areas from the time they enter their departure airport and not remove it until they exit their arrival airport, it said in a statement. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZRNZD9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Twitter says hackers read direct messages from 36 accounts

In tweets from its support account and an updating blog post, Twitter said it had no indication that the private messages of any other elected officials were obtained. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZPAlQE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

California moves past New York, now tops in United States for Covid cases

California’s cases have climbed rapidly in the last month, punctuated by the 12,807 recorded Tuesday, while New York’‘s have fallen to less than 1,000 per day. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jrQYKh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump is first racist US president, says Joe Biden

Joe Biden fielded a question at a Service Employees International Union roundtable from a healthcare worker concerned about the Republican president calling the coronavirus pandemic the “China virus.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hr4gVl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China says UK citizenship pathway for Hong Kong residents violates international...

Britain’s interior minister Priti Patel said in a written statement on Wednesday that Hong Kong people with British National Overseas visas will be able to apply for citizenship starting from January 2021. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WMkFMe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump says closing more Chinese consulates in US 'always possible'

US President’s statement came in the wake of the State Department’s order to close Beijing’s consulate in Houston. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WMKITI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 23, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Leo and other zodiac signs for July 23. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fVNPAe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WE Charity scandal: Trudeau's finance minister admits to travel gift

Morneau said he wasn’t aware he had incurred the expenses at the time, and only realized the “error” after a recent review of the trips. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2OKCk2s https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Airline flies empty A380 to nowhere to keep its pilots certified

The empty Airbus SE A380 flew over South Korea for a few hours a day for three days in May to enable pilots of the 495-seat superjumbo to practice taking off and landing. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hEcGsP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kanye West's erratic behaviour, tweets about Kim Kardashian put spotlight on bipolar...

US rapper and apparent presidential candidate Kanye West has opened up in the past about his struggles with bipolar disorder. But his recent erratic behaviour has again called into question his health and treatment. What is bipolar disorder and why is it often associated with creative people? from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/32I99VZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 studies making you depressed? Here's why not to let Covid antibody studies...

Vaccines often don’t work well in immune-compromised people or the elderly, but if most healthy, younger people get vaccinated, the virus could die out from a lack of susceptible hosts. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2OI0VF4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 studies making you depressed? Here's why not to let Covid antibody studies...

Vaccines often don’t work well in immune-compromised people or the elderly, but if most healthy, younger people get vaccinated, the virus could die out from a lack of susceptible hosts. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2OI0VF4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US asked China to close Houston consulate: Report

Hu Xijin, the editor of the Communist Party’s Global Times newspaper, tweeted this hours after Houston police and firefighters descended on the consulate following witness reports that papers were being burned outside in open containers, the Houston Chronicle and two local TV stations reported, citing local police. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2E91XIf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Five common cancers could get detected up to 4 years before conventional diagnosis:...

The five cancer types studied in the research account for 261,530 annual cancer deaths in the US and 2.1 million cancer deaths every year in China, the study said, adding that early detection could greatly reduce deaths from these diseases. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32GxpaS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

People stay home again: Barcelona limits number of beach-goers amid Covid-19 fe...

Barcelona, Spain’s second largest city and one of Europe’s most visited destinations, would typically have around 40,000 people on its ten beaches at this time of year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3hnxvsc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How many times did The Beatles sing the 'Na na na' chorus in Hey Jude? This pie...

Twitter user Bo McCready designed a pie chart to showcase the lyric composition of The Beatles’ hit song, ‘Hey Jude’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2OL72Zh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

After Dahal stand down in round 1, fight with Oli is now for cabinet berths in Nepal...

Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Hou Yonqi is expected to be the main player behind scenes to ensure that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli remains in power and NCP remains united. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BjrgpS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Jide Zeitlin, CEO of Coach and Kate Spade's parent company, resigns

Zeitlin had been Tapestry Inc.’s chairman since November 2014 and took over as CEO in September 2019 after the company ousted its then-CEO Victor Luis. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30OKP2j https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to vacate her govt bungalow; will shift to house in Gurug...

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is currently scouting two or three places in the national capital for rented accommodation and is expected to finalise it soon, sources added. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jrt01y https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 antibodies fade rapidly, raising risk of lost immunity

While the protective role of antibodies against infection isn’t fully understood, they are generally considered a good representation of some protection against infection in general, according to the report. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WLZud4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood leads protest to support Julian Assange

Dressed in a canary yellow outfit, the 79-year-old designer led protesters who chanted “Free Julian Assange” outside London’s Central Criminal Court. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZMMaqY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Swedish epidemiology boss says questioned Covid-19 strategy seems to be working

Sweden has foregone a hard lockdown throughout the outbreak, a strategy that set it apart from most of Europe. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32ElIlb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistani journalist Matiullah Jan set free by abductors ahead of court appeara...

Observers have said it is still unclear who kidnapped him and why but all fingers point to the spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jwYVOm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Nobel Prize banquet cancelled for first time since 1956

While the Nobel Prize winners for 2020 will be announced, the banquet however, that draws around 1,300 guests and always held on December 10, will not go ahead. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hpqp6o https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bangladesh floods claim 54 lives, affect 2.4 million people, says UN

Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said on Tuesday (local time) that some 56,000 of those impacted already have been displaced and are taking refuge in government shelters. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32IFCeI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

3-4 mn doses of Oxford's Covid-19 vaccine to be ready by December: Serum Instit...

Adar Poonawalla, SII’s chief executive officer, said Covishield is the first Covid-19 vaccine they hope to launch if the trials are successful both in the UK and in India. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39tBkcN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump willing to work with China on Covid-19 vaccine 'if it gets good results'

The remarks came a day after researchers said a vaccine against Covid-19 developed by China’s CanSino Biologics Inc and China’s military research unit induced immune responses in most subjects. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZOE8Of https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Multiple people' shot on Chicago's South Side: Police

Chicago Police Department spokesman Tom Ahern said on Twitter that the shooting took place in the 1000 block of W. 79th Street. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Bj7meE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 22, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for July 22. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eN2igb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Apology demanded from GOP lawmaker for Ocasio-Cortez remark

There was little sign that Ted Yoho’s GOP colleagues were rising to defend him, and the House minority leader said he would speak to Yoho. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fKxPAR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump says Covid-19 in US will get worse before it gets better

Besides declaring support for masks as a way to fight the pandemic, Donald Trump admonished young people against crowding bars and spreading the disease. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CDvDwL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 outbreak reported at Texas federal medical prison

The number of confirmed cases at the Federal Medical Center-Carswell in Fort Worth jumped to 510 on Tuesday, just two days after the Bureau of Prisons reported that 200 women there had tested positive for Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fPf5QT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's how respiratory droplet spread Covid-19 in different climates

Respiratory droplets from a cough or sneeze travel farther and last longer in humid, cold climates than in hot, dry ones, according to a study on droplet physics by an international team of engineers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2BmA0vA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mandatory for all foreign arrivals to carry negative Covid-19 report: China

The new rule will apply to both Chinese citizens and foreigners travelling to China amid a graded increase in international travel. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CQcyHw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 pandemic: Wave of promising study results raises hopes for coronavirus...

Early data from trials of three potential COVID-19 vaccines released on Monday, increased confidence that a vaccine can train the immune system to recognize and fight the novel coronavirus without serious side effects. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/32GBLz4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man seizes bus, takes 20 passengers hostage in western Ukraine: Police

Police officers are trying to get in touch with the man. They have already identified him and said that he expressed frustration with “Ukraine’s system” on his social media pages. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fO6ii1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US adds 11 companies to economic blacklist over China's treatment of Uighurs

The companies added to the blacklist include Nanchang O-Film Tech, a supplier for Apple’s iPhone, which hosted Apple chief executive Tim Cook in December 2017, according to O-Film’s website. It is also a supplier to Amazon.com Inc and Microsoft, according to an April congressional letter. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2OInlpF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How was AZD1222 made, when is first dose expected: Things to know about Oxford University's...

The experimental vaccine uses weakened version of a common-cold virus that infects chimpanzees which are given encoded instructions for making proteins from the novel coronavirus to build immunity. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2DV49CX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Oxytocin, the 'love hormone', could be used to treat Alzheimer's disease

Oxytocin is known to facilitate certain cellular chemical activities that are important in strengthening neuronal signalling potential and formation of memories, such as the influx of calcium ions. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/32DKDoV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

South Korea's new Covid-19 cases bounce back after drop on Monday

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday it has reported 45 additional coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period. It says the additional figures brought the country’s total to 13,816 with 296 deaths. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30zefRw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Decoding Oxford's Covid-19 vaccine results and why they offer hope

AstraZeneca Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said the company hopes the vaccine will be available this year depending on how quickly late-stage trials can be completed. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BfXRge https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canadian PM Trudeau skips opening session of parliament as WE Charity debate in...

The contract to WE Charity has already been cancelled after an outcry and revelations that Trudeau’s mother, brother and wife was paid fees by the organisations at various times. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jmGHid https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Double-shot Covid-19 vaccine tests raise new pandemic challenge

The latest results from front-runners in the sprint to come up with a vaccine, including the University of Oxford-AstraZeneca Plc partnership and Moderna Inc., highlight that prospect. Both efforts are conducting final-stage testing with two doses. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CURFL2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China expands amphibious forces in challenge to US beyond Asia

China’s shipyards have launched the PLA Navy’s first two Type 075 amphibious assault ships, which will form the spearhead of an expeditionary force to play a role similar to that of the US Marine Corps. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30uAXuh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Post-pandemic travel: The rich are looking to buy access to Covid-19 safe zones

The wealthy aren’t just interested in Caribbean islands where they can self-isolate on sandy beaches. They’re looking to Australia and New Zealand, countries that impressed with their handling of Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30tlyKQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'We are a battleground now': In Southeast Asia, US-China tensions flare on social...

After Washington last week hardened its position by explicitly rejecting Chinese maritime claims in the South China Sea, US embassies in the region produced an unprecedented flurry of op-eds and statements criticising Beijing’s actions. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39qTpbr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden campaign pitches Indian American voters as key to White House

Indian Americans of voting age are in sufficient numbers in these states to obliterate Trump’s lead and put Biden across the finishing line, Democrats have argued. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CnzTAv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Post-pandemic travel: The rich are looking to buy access to Covid-19 safe zones

The wealthy aren’t just interested in Caribbean islands where they can self-isolate on sandy beaches. They’re looking to Australia and New Zealand, countries that impressed with their handling of Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/30tlyKQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Bahamas bans American tourists to prevent further virus spread

The Bahamas is a global tourist destination that’s home to 400,000 inhabitants. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32DHAx1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine's first human trial shows promise, more phases underway

The vaccine called AZD1222 was developed by Oxford University’s Jenner Institute and licensed to the multinational pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WAaV7N https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Painting can aid children's cognitive and artistic abilities, study explains

Children’s paintings also serve as crucial artefacts of their perceptions, as they contain the sum of what children see as “essential.” from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3eI8je5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK seeks Japan's help to develop its 5G wireless networks

The UK is aiming to have Japanese companies compete with other telecoms companies such as Sweden’s Ericsson and Finland’s Nokia to promote the development of low-cost products suitable for British telecom companies to adopt. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30ypg5I https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump tweets image of himself wearing mask, calls it 'patriotic'

“We are United in our effort to defeat the Invisible China Virus, and many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask when you can’t socially distance,” the President wrote on Twitter with a photo of himself wearing a Covid mask. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2E42pHL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 21, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Leo and other zodiac signs for July 21. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eOqfDS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Melania Trump delivers lunch to firefighters and families in DC

Melania Trump wore a mask and met families of firefighters, key workers and policemen. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZISPCu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK firm declares positive results from Covid-19 protein treatment

The trials of the UK drug showed that the average time coronavirus patients spent in hospital was reduced by a third, for those receiving the new drug – down from an average of nine days to six days. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2OI2T8k https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistani forces resort to mortar shelling in Afghanistan

“Pakistani forces have fired 29 artillery rounds into Sheltan district of eastern Kunar province over the last 24 hours,” Abdul Ghani Musamim, spokesman for the provincial governor, was quoted as saying. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fMT1pJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

France has 400-500 coronavirus clusters but no 'second wave' yet: Health Minist...

The French health minister said that many of the current virus clusters involve abattoirs or other contained professional settings such as old age homes. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eL4rsP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Boryeong Mud Festival: South Koreans splash around in mud at home, as Covid-19 moves...

The popular Boryeong Mud Festival, halted this year because of COVID-19, instead became an online celebration of soil, with people from around the country enjoying mud pools and mud packs in their homes - and streaming the dirty results. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2E0EsB8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 vaccine results to be out today, Lancet editor's tweet creates buzz

Globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is tracking around 140 candidates vaccines, of which around two dozen are in various phases of human clinical trials. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fLk84J https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus: Ageing-associated inflammation may worsen Covid-19 outcomes in older...

Inflammageing - an age-associated phenomenon of increased general inflammation - may be related to the increased severity and mortality of SARS-CoV-2 infections in older individuals. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fLzlCH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Dutch military helicopter crashes near Aruba, 2 crew members dead

The NH90 helicopter was nearing the end of a coast guard patrol when it crashed Sunday afternoon near the island. The cause of the crash is under investigation, the ministry said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WEbfST https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Marathon EU summit breaks up after all-night talks, to resume later

The summit of the 27 EU leaders began Friday and was scheduled to end on Saturday. Instead deep ideological differences between leaders forced the talks into Sunday and then through the night to Monday morning. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eIu8u7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Its $11M makeover complete, the Mayflower II is sailing home

The replica of the original Mayflower ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620 is preparing to embark from Connecticut after three years’ and $11.2 million worth of renovations — and several months of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/39evprW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus: Chinese artist Brother Nut holds his tongue in protest of pandemic...

To protest censorship during the COVID-19 outbreak, a Chinese artist known as Brother Nut kept his mouth shut for 30 days, using metal clasps, gloves, duct tape and other items. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2CL84BP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Somvati Amavasya 2020: Masked devotees celebrate around India amid coronavirus

Shravan, the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, is considered to be the most auspicious month of the year. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva who, according to Hindu religious beliefs, is the creator, preserver, and destroyer of this universe. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ZJtB6X https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK orders 90 Million vaccine doses from Pfizer, Valneva

The government said it has secured access to three different vaccine candidates, and it’s setting up a program seeking 500,000 volunteers to participate in clinical trials. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WwGTll https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump refusing to commit to accept results of upcoming election

The United States President has seen his presidential popularity erode over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and in the aftermath of nationwide protests centered on racial injustice that erupted after Floyd’s death in Minneapolis nearly two months. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30nXJUy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The cat is out of 'The Hat': Singer Ed Sheeran rumoured to be mysterious Suffolk...

The people of Suffolk are in a frenzy, trying to figure out if ‘The Hat’ is actually the famous musician and Suffolk resident, Ed Sheeran. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/39b4T2k https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Astrophysicists unveil biggest-ever 3D map of Universe

The efforts of hundreds of scientists from around 30 institutions worldwide have yielded a “complete story of the expansion of the universe”, said Will Percival of the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CUHeag https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Saudi King Salman, 84, admitted to hospital

The defacto ruler and next in line to the throne is the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, widely known by his initials MBS, who has launched reforms to transform the kingdom’s economy and end its “addiction” to oil. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30vx603 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canada promises review of $6.8 million worth security equipment purchased from Chinese...

A company owned by the Chinese government has been awarded a deal by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to install X-ray scanning equipment and software systems to provide security for 170 Canadian embassies, consulates and high commissions worldwide. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30uF2yu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-Americans hold protest in front of Chinese embassy in Washington

Displaying anti-China banners and shouting slogans like “China Communist: Down Down”, the protesters on Sunday said that “the Chinese virus has killed lakhs of people across the world and has brought the global economy to a standstill”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WSqsA7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mexican president pledges better health care after coronavirus pandemic

The Health Department reported 5,311 more confirmed cases, for a total of 344,224, and 296 more Covid-19 deaths, for a total of 39,184. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZHbNcw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Teej 2020: History, significance, puja timing of this monsoon festival

Women around the country, celebrate this festival by welcoming the monsoon with a song and dance ritual, dressed in brightly-coloured clothing, applying henna on their hands and sharing stories with their family and friends. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/30wG9xA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

1 killed, 8 injured after shooting in northwest Washington: Police

“It looks like there were confirmed nine victims ... We are still waiting to confirm the exact number of individuals that suffered from gunshot wounds,” a police spokeswoman told Sputnik on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32D0JPA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump says Covid-19 outbreak coming under control as Florida cases surge for fifth...

Coronavirus has claimed over 140,000 US lives total since the pandemic started, and Florida, California, Texas and other southern and western states shatter records every day. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BeMkOp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 20, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Leo and other zodiac signs for July 20. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fEV92V https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Baloch families seek answers from Pakistan as more disappear amid insurgency

Sometimes less than a dozen join the daily protest, other days many more, but Muhammad’s two daughters have been among the regulars since they were eight and ten years old. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2DZ3MaH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Twitter disables Donald Trump's tweet over copyright complaint

The video, which included music from the group Linkin Park, disappeared from the president’s Twitter feed late Saturday with the notification: “This media has been disabled in response to a report by the copyright owner.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/399pNyY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Texas coronavirus cases include more than 80 infants

Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Health Director Annette Rodriguez said Friday that the 85 infants are each younger than 1, but offered no other details, including how the children are suspected to have become infected. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZHqBYX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hong Kong new security law sends jitters through city's feisty press

For decades the former British colony has been a shining light for journalists in Asia, lying on the fringes of an authoritarian China where the ruling Communist Party keeps a tight grip on public opinion. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CunFFY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Finally, we are equal partners: The slate is clean, draw up your own relationship...

Stay-at-home dads, 50-50 childcare — the field is wide open to new formulas in marriage. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3jlX5iX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Masks made mandatory in Melbourne as Covid-19 cases continue to rise

Victoria, which has forced nearly 5 million people into a partial six-week lockdown on July 9, reported 363 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday, after 217 cases the previous day. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2COfODf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mexico reports more than 7,600 fresh Covid-19 cases

Those numbers are widely considered significant undercounts because Mexico has done so little testing. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hjiaZt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Way beyond the handshake

Intrigued by the ease with which men hold hands in India, British photographer Vincent Dolman made the show of affection a passion project. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3fHGkNd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The tall success of a short film

3rd Stanza is an ode to modern-day relationships and has garnered international success. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2ZLEVjb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Merkel and Macron walk out on Rutte in dispute over EU stimulus

A crucial late-night meeting including Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Germany’s Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron of France ended abruptly in a dispute over how much of the package should be disbursed as grants and how much as loans. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2DSegbD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How soon can the world get Covid-19 vaccine? A look at which country stands whe...

More than 130 vaccines are under various stages of testing across the world. The vaccine trial in India is expected to be completed by March next year. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3he9qnt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WHO reports record daily increase in global Covid-19 cases for second day in a ...

The biggest increases reported on Saturday were from the United States, Brazil, India and South Africa, according to a daily report. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ZHIgzG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Given a chance, Trump would push court pick before election

The issue has taken on new immediacy with the disclosure Friday that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer after four earlier bouts with the disease. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hhLos2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

TikTok considers London and other locations for headquarters

It was not immediately clear what other locations are under consideration. But it has hired aggressively in California this year, including poaching Kevin Mayer, a former Walt Disney Co executive, to be TikTok’s chief executive. He is based in the United States. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jkInbV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 19, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Leo and other zodiac signs for July 19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2OFw5Nu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

EU talks go into overtime with stimulus push facing headwinds

The struggle exposed the fault lines at the heart of the EU as leaders from the fiscally hawkish countries in northern Europe voiced their resentment at paying for the countries worst affected by the virus in the south. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39h08o3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Black Lives' mural outside Trump Tower defaced for 3rd time

In the latest incident, two women were arrested around 3 p.m. Saturday after police said they poured black paint on the block-long mural outside Trump Tower on Manhattan’s chic Fifth Avenue. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hcQwgU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

14 hours later, Trump says he is 'saddened' by Lewis' death

By the time Donald Trumo tweeted, all four living former US presidents, Vice President Mike Pence and scores of lawmakers had publicly remarked on the passing of the lawmaker. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WyZw8l https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mass protests rock Russian Far East city, challenge Kremlin

Local media estimated the rally in the city 3,800 miles east of Moscow drew 15,000 to 50,000 people, while city authorities put the number at 10,000. Hundreds of people have rallied in the city every day this week against the arrest of Sergei Furgal. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fIg7Od https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Back to normal by Christmas: UK Scientists dismiss Boris' claim, says vaccine n...

Johnson has announced more easing of restrictions, with people urged to return to public transit and workplaces. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32yrfcM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Firebrand civil rights leader John Lewis from 1960s America passes away

Lewis, a Congressman from Atlanta who had announced in December that he had advanced pancreatic cancer, was 80. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/397z6j1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus crisis: A million infected in just 100 hours

The first case was reported in China in early January and it took three months to reach 1 million cases. It has taken just four days to climb to 14 million Covid-19 cases from 13 million recorded on July 13. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Ch5P9G https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK to roll out free antibody kits

The finger-prick tests, which can tell within 20 minutes if a person has ever been exposed to the coronavirus, were found to be 98.6% accurate in secret human trials held in June, involving nearly 300 people and conducted by scientists at Ulster University, the newspaper reported. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hcM95u https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Political options run out for PM Oli in Nepal cliff-hanger

PM Oli appeared to have softened his past hard stance in his meeting with NCP co-chair P.K. Dahal on Friday morning but that could be part of the political tactics to buy time for himself to remain both the head of government and the party. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32ucCaw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Would you forgive a cheating partner? Survey finds that most would

An increasing amount of people are opening themselves up to new things as societal norms from the past are being challenged and changed. To a great extent, people are even accepting of adultery from their partners. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2OzABNc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 connect: Dealing with isolation in social distancing through art

People from different walks of life are using visuals, sounds and graphics, on Instagram, to tell stories of their lives in quarantine. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3eDgV5F https://ift.tt/2zbki14

John Lewis' legacy shaped in 1965 on 'Bloody Sunday'

He had been leading voting rights demonstrations for months in the notoriously racist town, and he and the others were trying to take a message of freedom to segregationist Gov. George C. Wallace in Montgomery. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Oz14dN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Happy Birthday Priyanka Chopra Jonas: The fashionista's red carpet journey

Happy Birthday Priyanka Chopra: Priyanka was destined to shoot for the stars, one way or another, and her meteoric rise to success and global fame have earned the actor the title of ‘global dominator’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/30rt60o https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Twitter hack: Company says attackers manipulated employees' credentials to access...

Twitter said the hackers seem to have targetted some 130 accounts and were able to log in, send tweets and reset the password on some of them. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jfjGO6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Foreign ministers of China, Russia oppose 'US unilateralism' in phone call: Rep...

The remarks come as tensions between the United States and China have increased over China’s imposition of its national security law in Hong Kong, an ongoing trade war and handling of Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2BboJOD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'They rule Mexico, not the president': Cartel posts video before AMLO's visit

In the two-minute clip, members of the fearsome Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) stand in fatigues alongside a seemingly endless procession of armored vehicles. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CLU1Mt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Spain tells millions to stay home as coronavirus cases rise

Spain’s Covid-19 death toll of 28,400 is one of Europe’s worst and the country has identified more than 150 new virus clusters across the country. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39jC0RX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 antibody test passes first major trials in UK with 98.6% accuracy: Rep...

The test was developed by the UK Rapid Test Consortium (UK-RTC), a partnership between Oxford University and leading UK diagnostics firms. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jhlfeE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US state, local leaders should be as forceful as possible on masks: Fauci

Fauci said he was cautiously optimistic that the country is on the road to getting the pandemic under control. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2DUwgSW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Is that sanitiser bottle safe for you to carry?

Recent incidents of sanitiser bottles heating up, when left in cars parked under the sun, have sparked a new debate on whether it’s a safety hazard to carry a sanitiser bottle in a car. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Wx7aQj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US passenger flights to India can resume July 23

The Transportation Department said it was withdrawing an order it had issued requiring Indian air carriers to apply for authorization prior to conducting charter flights, and said it had approved an Air India application for passenger charter flights between the United States and India. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hcwyTk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

United States carries out third federal execution in four days

Officials executed Dustin Lee Honken at a federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Friday afternoon. He was pronounced dead at 4:36 p.m. (local time), prison officials informed The Washington Post. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jf5NPY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

For first time, world records 1 million coronavirus cases in 100 hours

The first case was reported in China in early January and it took three months to reach 1 million cases. It has taken just four days to climb to 14 million cases from 13 million recorded on July 13. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/399FNkz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The Taste with Vir: The Covid Puzzle

The more we live with the virus the less we seem to understand how it strikes. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2CgXyCC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 18, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Leo and other zodiac signs for July 18. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ZDRrRn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chinese Communist Party trying to dominate global communication networks: Pompeo

“A few weeks back, I read a report about the Chinese Communist Party forcing mass abortions and sterilisation on Chinese Muslims in Western China. These are some of the most gross human rights violations we have seen and I have referred to it as the stain of the century,” US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2DMpO02 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nepal Minister directs officials to start preparing for flood talks with India

India and Nepal are both facing the problem of inundation during monsoon season and hundreds of lives have been lost in the past. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2DMpLBo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

After US, India has done most Covid-19 tests: White House

More than 3.57 million people have tested positive for the coronavirus disease in the US and over 138,300 have died. Globally, more than 13.84 million people have been infected and over 590,000 have died. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32wkA2W https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Grim milestones: 77k new cases in US, Brazil infections hit 2 million

There was grim news from Brazil as well - the worst-affected country in South America. Its tally of Covid-19 cases has crossed the two million mark. More than 76,000 people have died in Brazil. Since May, Brazil has recorded over 1,000 daily deaths. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/30r1Xuw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Cochabamba, people buy fake - and toxic - virus cure

Many fearful residents in Cochabamba, where opposition support is strong, are giving chlorine dioxide a try. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3jeQBSW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hindu community will welcome construction of temple in Islamabad: lawmaker

The Pakistan government has approved Rs 10 crore for the Krishna temple, the first temple in Islamabad which will come upon a 20,000-square feet plot in the H-9 administrative division. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3hf6szl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's how painting develops children's cognitive, artistic abilities

Painting is a recreational and creative activity enjoyed by children across the world. However, children’s paintings also serve as crucial artifacts of their perceptions, as they contain the sum of what children see as “essential.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2WrfjFY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid crisis: 20-minute coronavirus blood test invented in world-first breakthr...

The researchers said their test can determine if someone is currently infected and if they have been infected in the past. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/32qnUMY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The key to slowing ageing may be in your genes,blood iron levels

The findings could accelerate the development of drugs to reduce age-related diseases, extend healthy years of life, and increase the chances of living to old age free of disease, the researchers say. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3j5LKDA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus: Physical distancing may help ease burden on hospitals, but only to...

Scientists have found that longer periods of social distancing alone are not successful when it comes to slowing COVID-19 spread, an advance which may help make better decisions in countries where a second wave of the pandemic is expected. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2BaSleY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine ineffective against mild Covid-19

The malaria drug touted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment was ineffective for patients with a mild version of the disease. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/30ixT4h https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canada to infuse CA$ 19 bn into provinces to generate economic recovery

The “safe restart” programme will focus on preventive measures, including enhanced capacity for testing, contact tracing, and data management and information sharing to mitigate future outbreaks, and investments in health care. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/393Kigs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

After US, India has done most Covid-19 tests, says White House

More than 3.5 million people have tested positive with the coronavirus and 138,000 died in the US. Globally, more than 13.6 million have tested positive and over 586,000 have died. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2CaOAXy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Glaucoma: Regular eye checks help detect damage before too late