The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic that started December last year has sparked a new round of public concerns about increasing health risks and severe social and economic repercussions.
The U.K.'s competition regulator said it is investigating Penguin Random House's proposed acquisition of rival publisher Simon & Schuster, a deal that would create a behemoth in the book industry.
The computer code underlying TikTok doesn't pose a national security threat to the U.S., according to a new study by university cybersecurity researchers.
In collaboration with 14 state agencies, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to create a "government digital wallet" to store all digital assets seized or frozen by the state as proceeds of crime in order to make the assets more secure.
SET-listed NR Instant Produce (NRF), a producer of vegetarian and plant-based food, is preparing to open Hemp House, which sells hemp-based products, aiming to form a cafe-style hub under a franchise business model.
The government pledges to roll out the third phase of the co-payment subsidy scheme, possibly in the third quarter, but must first tackle the scheme's loopholes that are open to fraud and re-evaluate the scheme's efficacy in stimulating spending and the overall economy.
The Agriculture Department plans to regulate the use of hemp and cannabis seeds, saying importers musk seek permission from the department.
YouTube has a copyright issue. While the platform’s AI-powered Content ID prevents illegal uploads of copyrighted material, it often hits legitimate creators with copyright claims even if they haven’t violated YouTube’s policies. Thankfully, the company is adding a new “Checks” tool that can help you spot potential…
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The government on Tuesday said it will dilute 15 per cent stake in Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd via an offer for sale to raise nearly Rs 750 crore. The issue will open on Wednesday for non-retail investors, and on Thursday for retail investors. "Offer for Sale in RVNL opens tomorrow for Non Retail investors. Retail investors can bid on Thursday. Govt. would divest 10% equity with a 5% Green Shoe option," Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said in a tweet. Читать дальше...
Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 28,699 new COVID-19 cases and 132 deaths, the state health department said.
The COVID-19 tally in Mumbai rose by 3,512 on Tuesday to touch 3,69,426, while the day also saw eight deaths and 1,203 people getting discharged, a BMC official said
EXCLUSIVE: Kate stayed up for hours through the night with Derek and went to work the next morning having not slept, still reassuring him in the taxi all the way to the Good Morning Britain studios
Intel is announcing manufacturing expansion plans; beginning with ~$20 billion investment to build two new fabs in Arizona.
Kendra Taylor launched the nonprofit Kindness Closet of Salem to take care of unhoused folks and others in need in her community.
Kyle Mizokami
U.S. Army, Americas
These powerful tanks may be from the Cold War-era, but they keep being upgraded and are among the best in the world.
Key point: The Abrams is hard to kill and it packs a punch. Here is how it would do on a modern battlefield.
The M1 Abrams main battle tank has been the mainstay of the U.S. Army’s armor branch for more than thirty years. Heavily armored, powered by a gas turbine engine and equipped with a powerful 120-millimeter gun... Читать дальше...
David Burslem, Christopher Philipson, Mark Cutler
Environment, World
There is a big debate about whether nature can heal a damaged forest or if it is better to actively replant trees.
The destruction of tropical forest is a major contributor to biodiversity loss and the climate crisis. In response, conservationists and scientists like us are debating how to best catalyse recovery of these forests. How do you take a patch of earth littered with tree stumps, or even a grassy pasture or palm oil plantation... Читать дальше...
Analysts at rating agency Icra said that the relief already extended to borrowers with loans up to Rs 2 crore has cost the exchequer an estimated Rs 6,500 crore.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and CMHO Dr. Saqib Shahab provide an update on COVID-19 for March 23.
A P.E.I. photographer who recently captured a standoff between a Canada goose and a bald eagle on the ice of the West River is still marvelling at his luck.
Blending new music and podcasts seems obvious in hindsight, but Spotify is first to really experiment with it.
WICHITA, Kan. - Francis Watson of Southwestern College and Eric Carter of Friends University have earned this week's KCAC Men's Soccer Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Tuesday. The two student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 15-21 by a vote of conference sports information directors.
