France bans use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19

Announcement comes two days after WHO said it was pausing a large trial due to safety concerns.

Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 ―France tells doctors

The French government said Wednesday that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients.

France: Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid

PARIS, May 27 — The French government said today that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients, an unproven and potentially harmful treatment for the disease nonetheless promoted by US President Donald Trump. The move came after two French advisory bodies and...

France Bars Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 Treatment

The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a potentially harmful drug being promoted by President Donald Trump.

France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases

Europe News: The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US

France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases: Govt

Use of the drug, normally a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, has proven controversial after some prominent doctors and even US President Donald Trump began backing it during the coronavirus outbreak.

France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases

PARIS, May 27 — French doctors are no longer allowed to use hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19 cases, according to new government rules today, after two French advisory bodies said the drug could pose serious health risks. Use of the drug, normally a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and...

France revokes decree authorising use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19

The French government on Wednesday revoked a decree authorising hospitals to prescribe the controversial drug for Covid-19 patients after France’s public health watchdog warned against its use to tre…

France Bans Hydroxychloroquine To Treat Covid-19

The French government has banned the prescription of hydroxychloroquine to treat symptoms of Covid-19 because of concerns over serious health risks from taking the drug. Is it the end of the road for the wonder cure?

South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks

South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.

South Korea reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days

3,600 people at a facility are being tested after 36 cases were traced back to it.

South Korea reports 40 new coronavirus cases, biggest jump in nearly 50 days

More than 2 million high school juniors, middle school seniors, first and second graders and kindergarten students were expected to return to school on Wednesday.

South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks

South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.

South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days

South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed logistics facility.

Asia Today: S Korea virus cases make biggest jump in 50 days

South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a huge setback that could erase some of its hard-won gains. Health officials warned that the resurgence is

SpaceX, NASA closely monitoring weather prior to historic astronaut launch

SpaceX and NASA are closely monitoring the weather ahead of the historic launch of the Demo-2 mission, which is scheduled for 4:33 p.m. EDT Wednesday.

SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts tonight is 'a new era in spaceflight'

NASA and SpaceX have teamed up for the Demo-2 blast-off which will send two astronauts to the International Space Station in the Crew Dragon capsule atop the Falcon 9 rocket

Who are the NASA SpaceX astronauts in tonight's historic rocket launch

The NASA astronauts crewing the SpaceX rocket launch, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, hail from humble roots but will shoot for the stars tonight as they prepare for an historic lift-off in the Falcon 9

Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The weather is looking up for SpaceX's first astronaut launch, as officials vow to keep crew safety the top priority.

Watch live: NASA, SpaceX ready for astronauts' historic launch from U.S.

ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts are scheduled to lift off toward the International Space Station late Wednesday afternoon, marking the first time in nine years that a mission with a crew on board has been launched from American soil.

NASA, SpaceX ready for astronauts' historic launch from U.S.

ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts are scheduled to lift off toward the International Space Station late Wednesday afternoon, marking the first time in nine years that a mission with a crew on board has been launched from American soil.

US coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000 in harrowing milestone

The U.S. reached yet another harrowing milestone on Wednesday as the coronavirus death toll topped 100,000.

U.S. deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

HARTFORD, CONN. >> The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone today in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.

US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone

That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount.

U.S. deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000

The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.

Brazil coronavirus deaths could surpass 125,000 by August: US study

BRASILIA: As Brazil's daily COVID-19 death rate climbs to the highest in the world, a University of Washington study is warning its total death ...

Hong Kong Protests United States China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony’s preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese

Hong Kong Police Arrest 300 in Anti-China Protests

Thousands of fully armed riot police took the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday to crack down on multiple peaceful protests.

Hong Kong Protests

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city. Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the meeting and warned protesters

Fallon apologizes for using blackface in 20-year-old skit

NEW YORK — NBC “Tonight” show host Jimmy Fallon has apologized for doing an impersonation of fellow comic Chris Rock while in blackface during a 2000 episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Fallon tweeted on Tuesday that “there is no excuse for this.” Discussion of Fallon’s 20-year-old skit surfaced this week after a video of it …

Fallon apologizes for using blackface in 20-year-old skit

NEW YORK — NBC “Tonight” show host Jimmy Fallon has apologized for doing an impersonation of fellow comic Chris Rock while in blackface during a 2000 episode of “Saturday Night Live.”

Fallon apologizes for using blackface in 20-year-old skit

NBC “Tonight” show host Jimmy Fallon has apologized for doing an impersonation of fellow comic Chris Rock while in blackface during a 2000 episode of “Saturday Night Live.”

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous from China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the U.S. no longer views Hong Kong as politically autonomous from China, a stark escalation in response to China’s plan to impose new security

Pompeo officially declares Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous,’ slams China intervention

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday officially declared that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, days after Beijing moved to impose new national security legislation on the territory.

South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks

South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.

South Korea reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days

3,600 people at a facility are being tested after 36 cases were traced back to it.

South Korea reports 40 new coronavirus cases, biggest jump in nearly 50 days

More than 2 million high school juniors, middle school seniors, first and second graders and kindergarten students were expected to return to school on Wednesday.

South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks

South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.

South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days

South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed logistics facility.

Asia Today: S Korea virus cases make biggest jump in 50 days

South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a huge setback that could erase some of its hard-won gains. Health officials warned that the resurgence is

Hong Kong Protests United States China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony’s preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese

Hong Kong Police Arrest 300 in Anti-China Protests

Thousands of fully armed riot police took the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday to crack down on multiple peaceful protests.

Hong Kong Protests

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city. Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the meeting and warned protesters

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous from China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the U.S. no longer views Hong Kong as politically autonomous from China, a stark escalation in response to China’s plan to impose new security

Pompeo officially declares Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous,’ slams China intervention

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday officially declared that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, days after Beijing moved to impose new national security legislation on the territory.

2nd night of violent protests over Minneapolis man's death

MINNEAPOLIS — Violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody broke out in Minneapolis for a second straight night Wednesday, with protesters in a standoff with officers outside a police precinct and looting of nearby stores. News helicopter footage showed protesters milling in streets near the city’s 3rd Precinct station, with …

Protest of Minneapolis man's death blocks Memphis street

Police blocked a main thoroughfare in Memphis, Tennessee, after protesters gathered outside a police precinct to voice their anger at the death of an unarmed black man during a confrontation with a wh

China Drafts Sovereign Immunity Bill to Fight Global Coronavirus Lawsuits

China's National People's Congress (NPC) is seeking to pass a law allowing Chinese people to sue the United States over coronavirus.

Trump Said, ‘I Have the Best Words.’ Now They’re Hers.

Why lip-sync impressions like Sarah Cooper’s turned out to be the best way to satirize this president.

Hollywood Celebrates Twitter Fact Checking Trump on Vote By Mail: 'Welcome to Accountability B**ch'

Hollywood celebrities are gloating over Twitter's decision to slap President Donald Trump with a "fact check" of his recent tweets about vote by mail.  Stars including Rob Reiner, Dave Bautista, George Takei, and Alyssa Milano have voiced their approval of Twitter's actions against the president.

Nevada Governor Announces Casinos Can Reopen on June 4

Steve Sisolak announced Nevada casinos will be allowed to reopen next Thursday after more than two months of being shut down.

House Republicans say votes taken in House under proxy plan 'cannot become law,' would be unconstitutional

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Minority Whip Steve Scalese, R-La., and Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., lambasted the proxy voting plan during a press conference, along with a handful of other members. The House Republicans announced a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Tuesday over the proxy voting system's constitutionality. 

Tuesday Morning becomes 5th big retailer to file Chapter 11

Discount goods retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the fifth major retailer to do so since the pandemic.

Tuesday Morning becomes 5th big retailer to file Chapter 11

Discount goods retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the fifth major retailer to do so since the pandemic.

Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for bankruptcy with plans to close 230 stores

Tuesday Morning, which has nearly 700 stores specializing in off-price home goods, has filed for bankruptcy.

Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for bankruptcy with plans to close 230 stores

Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for bankruptcy. The company plans to close approximately 230 of its stores.

Tuesday Morning becomes 5th big retailer to file Chapter 11; 230 stores to close

Discount goods retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the fifth major retailer to do so since the pandemic.

Tuesday Morning closing 230 stores, files bankruptcy

DALLAS, TX - Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday with plans to close more than a third of its stores. Tuesday Morning had been struggling when the coronavirus pandemic began and went into a free fall when it was forced to temporarily close its locations due to the crisis. The company joins a growing list of retailers that have tumbled into Chapter 11 bankruptcy during the pandemic, including J.C. Penney, Neiman Marcus and J. Crew. In each case, the companies were already in rough shape before the pandemic began due to excessive debt and declining foot traffic. Tuesday Morning, which sells a wide variety of merchandise including home decor, bath and body goods, crafts, food, and toys, hopes to stay in business while using the bankruptcy process to restructure its operations. The company plans to permanently close about 230 of its 687 stores this summer. Of those, it has already identified 132 that will be shuttered, including 17 in California. "These stores were…

Tamil Nadu to create 47,000 plus jobs, inks deals for over Rs 15,000 crore investment

The investments, to the tune of Rs 15,128 crore will be in diverse sectors including manufacturing of commercial vehicles and energy, the government said adding nine pacts were signed at the Secretariat in the presence of Chief Minister K Palaniswami and eight other companies firmed up the deals via a virtual link.

Tamil Nadu signs 17 agreements for investments of over ₹15,100 crore

The Memorandums of Understanding have been signed with companies from various countries and are expected to provide jobs to over 47,000 people

Tamil Nadu inks deals for over Rs 15,100 crore investment, to create 47,000 plus jobs

The investments, to the tune of Rs 15,128 crore will be in diverse sectors including manufacturing of commercial vehicles and energy, the government said adding nine pacts were signed at the Secretariat in the presence of Chief Minister K Palaniswami and eight other companies firmed up the deals via a virtual link.

Tamil Nadu signs MoUs worth over Rs 15,000 crore to generate 47,000 jobs

The proposed investment will be towards company's proposed brownfield expansion at company's Oragadam facility near Chennai

Tamil Nadu inks deals for over Rs 15,100 crore investment, to create 47,000 plus jobs

The investments, to the tune of Rs 15,128 crore will be in diverse sectors including manufacturing of commercial vehicles and energy, the government said adding nine pacts were signed at the Secretariat in the presence of Chief Minister K Palaniswami and eight other companies firmed up the deals via a virtual link.

After rare silence, Istanbul's Grand Bazaar prepares to reopen

An eerie silence has fallen over Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest, largest and most visited markets, where a raucous mixture of ...

After rare silence, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar prepares to reopen

ISTANBUL, May 27 — An eerie silence has fallen over Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest, largest and most visited markets, where a raucous mixture of languages, cultures and commerce has buzzed for centuries. But there are now signs of life at the market as municipal workers...

After rare silence, Istanbul's Grand Bazaar prepares to reopen

An eerie silence has fallen over Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest, largest and most visited markets, where a raucous mixture of languages, cultures and commerce has buzzed for centuries.

Grand Bazaar prepares to reopen

: An eerie silence has fallen over Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest, largest and most visited markets

Moderate participation expected in spectrum auctions: ICRA

IANS Mumbai Rating agency Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) expects moderate participation for the upcoming spectrum auctions at

Icra expects moderate participation in spectrum auctions up to Rs 60,000 cr

The Centre has budgeted Rs 1.33 trillion as non-tax receipts from the telecom sector for FY2021

Moderate participation expected in spectrum auctions; telecom industry's debt to elevate at Rs 4.6 cr in FY21: ICRA

Rating agency ICRA expects moderate participation for the upcoming spectrum auctions at Rs 55,000-Rs 60,000 crore due to the limited financial flexibility of the industry

ICRA expects muted participation in spectrum auction, sees industry debt rising

Despite the anticipated improvement in the cash flow generation in the current financial year post the tariff hikes, the debt coverage metrics is expected to continue to remain weak given the unyieldingly high debt levels, it said.

NCLT approves sale of IL&FS stake in GIFT City to Gujarat govt

NCLT approves IL&FS stake sale in GIFT City to Gujarat govt

That sale consideration payable to IL&FS excluding resolution process costs shall be credited into a designated escrow account intimated to the infrastructure lending group

IL&FS gets NCLT nod to sell stake in GIFT City to Gujarat govt

Debt-laden IL&FS will sell its entire stake in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Limited (GIFTCL) to the Gujarat government.IL&FS has a 50 per cent stake in GIFTCL, which comprise

NCLT approves IL&FS stake sale in GIFTCL to Gujarat govt

The order said that IL&FS had sought that an amount of Rs 61.84 lakh is excluded as resolution process costs incurred for meeting various expenditures, other applicable taxes from the sale proceeds of the applicant's shareholding in GIFTCL to the Gujarat government.

Fallon apologizes for using blackface in 20-year-old skit

NEW YORK — NBC “Tonight” show host Jimmy Fallon has apologized for doing an impersonation of fellow comic Chris Rock while in blackface during a 2000 episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Fallon tweeted on Tuesday that “there is no excuse for this.” Discussion of Fallon’s 20-year-old skit surfaced this week after a video of it …

Fallon apologizes for using blackface in 20-year-old skit

NEW YORK — NBC “Tonight” show host Jimmy Fallon has apologized for doing an impersonation of fellow comic Chris Rock while in blackface during a 2000 episode of “Saturday Night Live.”

Fallon apologizes for using blackface in 20-year-old skit

NBC “Tonight” show host Jimmy Fallon has apologized for doing an impersonation of fellow comic Chris Rock while in blackface during a 2000 episode of “Saturday Night Live.”

South Korean coffee shop utilizes robotic baristas to maintain social distancing etiquette

Sure, it can make and serve coffee, but can it get horribly misspell our names, too?

South Korean cafe uses robotic baristas to comply with social distancing

A cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is using robots to prepare drinks and deliver them to customers.

Anti-porn filters BLOCK Dominic Cummings name from trending on Twitter as users turn to a variety of misspelt hashtags instead

Hashtags avoiding Dominic Cummings' surname have been popping up over Twitter as users try to get around anti-porn filters. Tweeters have used #cummimgs and #sackdom to share their thoughts.

Dominic Cummings won't trend on Twitter because of porn

But #CumGate is totally fine

Dominic Cummings’ name blocked by Twitter anti-porn filters

Boris Johnson aide’s name falls foul of digital censors.

Anti-porn filters stop Dominic Cummings trending on Twitter

Name of PM’s aide is blocked, which has led to variety of misspelt hashtags

Anti-Porn Filters Stop Dominic Cummings Trending On Twitter

The Guardian reports that Twitter's anti-porn filters have blocked Dominic Cummings' name from trending on the platform, despite Boris Johnson's chief adviser dominating British political news for almost a week. From the report: As a result of the filtering, trending topics over the past five days ...

103-year-old woman walks hill outside her care home to raise money for charity

Joan Willet, who lives at Old Hastings House in East Sussex, aims to walk 17 miles before her 104th birthday in July.

103-year-old woman walks hill outside her care home to raise money for charity

Joan Willet, who lives at Old Hastings House in East Sussex, aims to walk 17 miles before her 104th birthday in July.

103-year-old woman walks hill outside her care home to raise money for charity

Joan Willet, who lives at Old Hastings House in East Sussex, aims to walk 17 miles before her 104th birthday in July.

Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered

The cockpit voice recorder of the crashed Pakistani airplane is yet to be recovered, six days after the aircraft plunged into a residential area near the Jinnah International Airport, killing 97

Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered

Soon after the plane crash, the departments concerned were directed to recover the bodies with the help of residents of the area within 24 hours.

Authorities yet to find cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA aircraft

Flight data record­er has been recove­red by offici­als

India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, the Meteorological Department said late Tuesday, "with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets".

India wilts as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, 'with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets'

India wilts as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.

Ola Electric Acquires AppScooter Maker Etergo, To Launch Its Two-Wheeler In India Next Year

Ola Electric is currently running several pilots to deploy electric vehicles and charging solutions across cities

Ola Electric acquires EV maker Etergo, likely to bring AppScooter to India in 2021

Etergo’s claim to fame is the cute AppScooter, which could be India-bound

Ola Electric acquires Amsterdam-based AppScooter maker Etergo, to launch electric two-wheeler next year

Ola Electric, without disclosing the deal value, said it aims to launch its electric two-wheeler in India in 2021, and the acquisition of Etergo will further bolster OEM's engineering and design capabilities.

NCAA makes Juzang eligible at UCLA for next season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kentucky transfer Johnny Juzang can play basketball for UCLA this winter. The NCAA on Wednesday approved a transfer waiver of the year in residence requirement, which...

NCAA makes Juzang eligible at UCLA for next season

Kentucky transfer Johnny Juzang can play basketball for UCLA this winter.

Coronavirus: Premier League clubs unanimously vote to resume contact training as restart looms

Clubs returned to training in small and socially distanced groups last week but they have now moved to stage two of the ‘return to training protocol’.

Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

Failure to resume the season could cost the league around 750 million pounds ($921.75 million) in lost revenue from broadcasters according to British media estimates.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June.

English Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as "Project Restart" took a huge step forwards.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

LONDON: Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June.The Premier League was

Premier League teams unanimously vote for return to full training

Clubs last week began the first phase of ‘Project Restart’ after agreeing to a return to training in small groups under strict limitations and no contact

Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training

The move represents another step towards the return of football action.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Germany's Bundesliga has already managed to complete two rounds of fixtures.

Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

Football News: Premier League clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer t

Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training

The move represents another step towards the return of football action.

Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training

The move represents another step towards the return of football action.

Premier League return a step closer after unanimous vote to resume contact training

The return of the Premier League has just taken a significant step closer as clubs have unanimously voted to resume contact training. This news has been confirmed this afternoon and will likely move us ever closer to the English top flight getting up and running again later this summer. MORE: Premier League to inform clubs of […]

Technology to influence Premier League’s return to contact training sessions

Company STATSports has held talks with clubs following research into training sessions.

Technology to influence Premier League’s return to contact training sessions

Company STATSports has held talks with clubs following research into training sessions.

Technology to influence Premier League’s return to contact training sessions

Company STATSports has held talks with clubs following research into training sessions.

PL clubs vote unanimously to resume contact training

Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as "Project Restart" took a huge step forwards.

English Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards restarting in June.

Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

LONDON - Premier League soccer clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown

Nash, O'Ree, Kane among inductees into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

CALGARY - Basketball player Steve Nash and hockey players Willie O'Ree and Sheldon Kennedy are among this year's inductees into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

Steve Nash, Willie O’Ree and Lorie Kane among Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame class of 2020

The Sports Hall of Fame is inducting six athletes and five builders in recognition of its 65th anniversary in 2020

Nash, O'Ree, Kane among inductees into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

Basketball player Steve Nash and hockey players Willie O'Ree and Sheldon Kennedy are among this year's inductees into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

Nash, O'Ree, Kane among inductees into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

Basketball player Steve Nash and hockey players Willie O'Ree and Sheldon Kennedy are among this year's inductees into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

Favre backtracks on Dortmund exit hint following Bayern defeat

BERLIN, May 27 — Swiss coach Lucien Favre today back-tracked on comments he made hinting he would leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season after defeat by Bayern Munich left his team seven points adrift of the champions in the Bundesliga title race with six games left. “I am not...

Favre backtracks on Dortmund exit hint following Bayern defeat

Swiss coach Lucien Favre has back-tracked on comments he made hinting he would leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.

Favre backtracks on Dortmund exit hint

"I am not thinking of giving up at all," Favre insisted on Wednesday.

Favre backtracks on Dortmund exit hint following Bayern defeat

Swiss coach Lucien Favre on Wednesday back-tracked on comments he made hinting he would leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season after defeat by Bayern Munich left his team seven points adrift of the champions in the Bundesliga title race with six games left.

Empty Japan stadiums could soon hear the sound of app-lause

A new Japanese app will allow fans to send virtual cheers - and jeers - to sports stadiums in the hope of creating atmosphere at matches played behind closed doors.

Empty Japan stadiums could soon hear the sound of app-lause

A new Japanese smartphone app will allow fans to send virtual cheers and jeers to sports stadiums in the hope of creating atmosphere at matches played behind closed doors due to coronavirus.

Empty Japan stadiums could soon hear the sound of app-lause

A new Japanese smartphone app will allow fans to send virtual cheers and jeers to sports stadiums in the hope of creating atmosphere.

Empty Japan stadiums could soon hear the sound of app-lause

A new Japanese smartphone app will allow fans to send virtual cheers and jeers to sports stadiums in the hope of creating atmosphere at matches played behind closed doors due to coronavirus.

No playoff chance, no play says Blazers ace Lillard

LOS ANGELES, May 27 — Portland star Damian Lillard says he won’t play if the resumed NBA season doesn’t offer the Trail Blazers any chance of making the playoffs. Multiple reports have said that the NBA is keen to ensure that all teams complete a minimum of 70 regular seasons games in order...

Damian Lillard won't play unless Blazers have 'true' playoff chance

May 27 (UPI) -- Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard says he won't play if the NBA returns this season unless his team gets a "true opportunity" to make the playoffs.

No playoff chance, no play says Blazers ace Lillard

Portland star Damian Lillard thinks there’s no point in playing 'meaningless games' if the Blazers 'don't have a true opportunity to get into the playoffs'

Two NHS colleagues die on same day after testing positive for Covid-19

Dominga David and Allan Macalalad came separately from the Philippines to work in the NHS in South Wales

Two NHS colleagues die on same day after testing positive for Covid-19

Dominga David and Allan Macalalad came separately from the Philippines to work in the NHS in South Wales

Two NHS colleagues die on same day after testing positive for Covid-19

Dominga David and Allan Macalalad came separately from the Philippines to work in the NHS in South Wales

Anger After Croatian Capital Replaces Pride Flags with Pro-Life Banners

Activists have responded with fury after LGBT ‘pride’ flags flown in the Croatian capital were replaced with pro-life banners.

Japanese man arrested in Kyoto anime arson after 10 months hospitalized with injuries

A man who Japanese police say set fire to a Kyoto anime studio last year, killing dozens of people, was finally arrested Wednesday after spending 10 months recovering from his own severe burns.

Nolte: To Protect Joe Biden the Media Just Legitimized Racism and Sexual Assault

The same media that crybaby over Donald Trump upsetting all their precious norms, just normalized sexual assault and racism.

Trump threatens to 'shut down' social media sites  - US & Canada

US President says conservative voices are silenced on social media after Twitter fact-checks several of his posts.

Donald Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact check

There is no evidence that Donald Trump has the ability to shut down social media networks, which are run by publicly traded companies and used by billions of people all over the world.

Trump threatens to close social media platforms following Twitter spat

There have long been complaints from the right that online platforms censor conservative opinions because of a liberal bias. Now after being fact-checked by Twitter, Donald Trump has threatened to close down social media platforms.

Donald Trump threatens to “close down social media” after Twitter puts warning on his tweet

US president, Donald Trump has threatened to close down social media platforms, a day after Twitter posted a fact-checking notice on one of his tweets. Trump's threat comes a day after Twitter Inc. for the first

Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate' social media platforms after Twitter labels his tweets

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.

Donald Trump threatens to shut social media companies After Twitter fact check

In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence conservative voices, and need to change course or face action.Twitter shares fell 1.65% in early trading in New York after Donald Trump’s tweet

Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact check

Although there is no evidence that the US president has the ability to do so.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact check

The US President claims he will "regulate" or shut down social media companies after Twitter added a fact-check warning to his tweets which spread falsehoods.

BREAKING: Trump threatens to shut down social media platforms

BREAKING: TrumU.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc...

'Close them down': Trump threatens to regulate or shutter social media platforms after Twitter fact-check

President Trump threatened to close social media companies following Twitter's decision to place a fact-checking alert below a few of his tweets.

Trump threatens to shut down social media

US President Donald Trump has threatened to shut down social media after Twitter put a fact-check label on some of his tweets.  There has been criticism against social media platforms

Trump threatens to shut down social-media platforms after Twitter put a fact-check warning on his false tweets

"We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen," President Donald Trump tweeted early Wednesday.

Trump threatens shut down social media platforms after Twitter put a disinformation warning on his false tweets

President Donald Trump threatened to close down social media platforms if they censor conservative voices, after Twitter on Tuesday tagged one of his messages with a fact check warning.

Trump Threatens To Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter after it began fact-checking his tweets. From a report: In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence cons...

Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label

Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label

Houdini Death: Canadian rapper gunned down in Toronto shooting

Canadian rapper Houdini has died after the 21-year-old was gunned down outside a hotel in the downtown area of Toronto. The fast rising rapper was one of three people - a woman, 27, and a 15-year-old

Toronto rapper Houdini identified as victim of deadly downtown shooting

Police have identified the victim of a "very brazen" daylight shooting in the city's downtown core as 21-year-old Toronto rapper Houdini.

Houdini dead: Canadian rapper dies at 21 after being gunned down in Toronto shooting

Up and coming hip-hop star Houdini died after a fatal ambush in the Canadian city on Tuesday. Two others were injured in the attack but are expected to recover

First coronavirus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest

A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of ...

First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest

A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.

First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest

A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.

J.K. Rowling Publishes First Chapter Of The Ickabog Online, Fans Rejoice!

Harry Potter has been one of the most read and watched fantasy drama franchise. Written by the acclaimed author J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter book series comprises of 7 parts. But this time, Rowlin

JK Rowling publishes first chapters of new story ‘The Ickabog’ online

The story will be free to read online to help entertain children and families stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic

JK Rowling publishes first chapters of new story online

J.K. Rowling is publishing a new story called “The Ickabog,” which will be free to read online to help entertain children and families stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

France bans use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19

Announcement comes two days after WHO said it was pausing a large trial due to safety concerns.

Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 ―France tells doctors

The French government said Wednesday that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients.

France: Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid

PARIS, May 27 — The French government said today that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients, an unproven and potentially harmful treatment for the disease nonetheless promoted by US President Donald Trump. The move came after two French advisory bodies and...

France Bars Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 Treatment

The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a potentially harmful drug being promoted by President Donald Trump.

France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases

Europe News: The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US

France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases: Govt

Use of the drug, normally a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, has proven controversial after some prominent doctors and even US President Donald Trump began backing it during the coronavirus outbreak.

France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases

PARIS, May 27 — French doctors are no longer allowed to use hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19 cases, according to new government rules today, after two French advisory bodies said the drug could pose serious health risks. Use of the drug, normally a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and...

France revokes decree authorising use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19

The French government on Wednesday revoked a decree authorising hospitals to prescribe the controversial drug for Covid-19 patients after France’s public health watchdog warned against its use to tre…

France Bans Hydroxychloroquine To Treat Covid-19

The French government has banned the prescription of hydroxychloroquine to treat symptoms of Covid-19 because of concerns over serious health risks from taking the drug. Is it the end of the road for the wonder cure?

SpaceX, NASA closely monitoring weather prior to historic astronaut launch

SpaceX and NASA are closely monitoring the weather ahead of the historic launch of the Demo-2 mission, which is scheduled for 4:33 p.m. EDT Wednesday.

SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts tonight is 'a new era in spaceflight'

NASA and SpaceX have teamed up for the Demo-2 blast-off which will send two astronauts to the International Space Station in the Crew Dragon capsule atop the Falcon 9 rocket

Who are the NASA SpaceX astronauts in tonight's historic rocket launch

The NASA astronauts crewing the SpaceX rocket launch, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, hail from humble roots but will shoot for the stars tonight as they prepare for an historic lift-off in the Falcon 9

Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The weather is looking up for SpaceX's first astronaut launch, as officials vow to keep crew safety the top priority.

Watch live: NASA, SpaceX ready for astronauts' historic launch from U.S.

ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts are scheduled to lift off toward the International Space Station late Wednesday afternoon, marking the first time in nine years that a mission with a crew on board has been launched from American soil.

NASA, SpaceX ready for astronauts' historic launch from U.S.

ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts are scheduled to lift off toward the International Space Station late Wednesday afternoon, marking the first time in nine years that a mission with a crew on board has been launched from American soil.

US coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000 in harrowing milestone

The U.S. reached yet another harrowing milestone on Wednesday as the coronavirus death toll topped 100,000.

U.S. deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

HARTFORD, CONN. >> The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone today in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.

US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone

That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount.

U.S. deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000

The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.

Brazil coronavirus deaths could surpass 125,000 by August: US study

BRASILIA: As Brazil's daily COVID-19 death rate climbs to the highest in the world, a University of Washington study is warning its total death ...

Kevin Hart says he downplayed back pain to doctors after near-fatal car accident

Kevin Hart revealed that he lied to his doctors about his pain following his near-fatal 2019 car accident in Los Angeles that left him with a very serious back injury. 

Lara Logan calls out media for ignoring 'devastating' effects of lockdowns on health care industry

Fox Nation host Lara Logan called out the media Tuesday for ignoring how economic lockdowns are causing damage to the health care industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.

An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines

Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines

As frontline heroes in the fight against the coronavirus, healthcare workers like doctors and nurses often sacrifice their own physical and mental well-being in order to take care of others.

International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - One in five students in the UK is from overseas — and many come for the highly collaborative seminars, which may not be possible this year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms

One in five students in the UK is from overseas — and many come for the highly collaborative seminars, which may not be possible this year.

International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms

Much like every other industry, the coronavirus pandemic has thrown uncertainty into the air for Britain’s universities. Students living both in the UK and abroad have raised questions about the viability of travel and study when Britain eventually returns from lockdown.

France bans the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19

The French government on Wednesday revoked a decree authorizing hospitals to prescribe the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients after France’s public health watchdog warned against its use to treat the disease.

France bans hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

May 27 (UPI) -- The French government on Wednesday barred the use of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19.

Fauci: Hydroxychloroquine ineffective as COVID-19 treatment

May 27 (UPI) -- Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday that hydroxychloroquine, a drug President Donald Trump said he has taken to ward off the coronavirus, is not an effective treatment based on the latest scientific data.

France stops hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment

The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug nonetheless being promoted by US Presid...

France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment

Under the new French rules, hydroxychloroquine can be used only in clinical trials. Paris: The French government on Wednesday banned … France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment Read More »

France Bans Use of Hydroxychloroquine as Treatment for COVID-19 Patients - Reports

On Tuesday, the French High Council for Public Health (HCSP) and the Agency for the Safety of Health Products (ANSM) had suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine as a...

Terry Crews says wife is '100 percent cancer free' on 'The View'

May 27 (UPI) -- Terry Crews gave an update on his wife Rebecca King-Crews' health on The View, stating that she is now cancer free.

Huawei CFO Meng to find out if a U.S extradition case against her will proceed

A top executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei is scheduled to learn Wednesday if a U.S extradition case against her can proceed. Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei’s founder, at Vancouver’s airport in late 2018. The U.S. wants her extradited to face fraud charges. Her arrest infuriated Beijing, which sees her case as a political move designed to prevent China’s rise.

A very special Kallah needs you. - Haredi Community ‏

Yehudis is on her own and she has the following message to relay: "Please help me build a Bayis Ne'wman B'yisroel". watch:

Isolation in Muttrah to continue

Isolation in the Wilayat of Muttrah would continue.

1 arrested in Tuensang for circulating false info

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Three die from electrocution during storm in Narayanganj

Three people, including a child, have been electrocuted to death after a storm tore down a power cable in Narayanganj Sadar Upazila.

Huawei FreeBuds 3i strike the right notes

Tech Tools: The new earbuds solve a key problem with the previous version