It was Mark Twain or Benjamin Disraeli who came up with the adage about "lies, damned lies and statistics," and the potential unreliability of large numbers used to support otherwise flimsy arguments. Twain once stated that he adopted the phrase from the former British Prime Minister, even though it is not in Disraeli's papers, and there is no recorded incident of him uttering it. So maybe Twain should take the kudos. Of course, he was a man - the real Samuel Clemens - who spent his career behind a pseudonym... Читать дальше...
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, has sentenced three persons to death by hanging for robbing an owner of his car at gunpoint. The defendants, Akingbade David, Michael Mayowa and Ibrahim Mukaila, were charged with armed robbery and conspiracy. According to the charge sheet, they were arrested and charged to court for robbing
Читать дальше...Over 200 editors, journalists and production staff are taking industrial action over the next six weeks
The deadline to register to vote or apply for a postal vote expired on Wednesday 19 June, but you may still be able to cast your ballot without travelling to the polling station.
New licenses will go on sale on Monday, June 24. Hunters will no longer need to purchase a general license before getting an antlerless deer license. Now, the licenses can be purchased at the same time, anywhere licenses are sold.
In this video, she is writing the slogan 'Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao' wrongly in Hindi.
WILLIAM and Kate know about the vile speculation over her health and people need to have a look at themselves, an expert has blasted.
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CHARLOTTE Tilbury has launched her brand new Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tony Hydrating Foundation Stick, a sheer glow foundation stick that has been designed to convert non-foundation wearers.
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The former prime minister announced the book will be published by William Collins on 10 October
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Belgium could line up for Saturday's Euro 2024 Group E clash with Romania.
The Labour manifesto clearly shows that the party's apparent support for women last year was an appalling and cynical charade, says Azeem Ibrahim OBE
(Telecompaper) Orange Energies said its opening up its Orange Smart Energies digital platform to all energy producers in Africa and the Middle East...
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Summary and Key Points: The U-2 spy plane's vulnerability after the 1960 incident led the CIA to consider aircraft carrier operations.
Читать дальше...Scott reportedly told officers, "It’s Miami," after admitting he had been drinking.
Cathal Crotty (22) had initially tried to blame his victim, Natasha O’Brien (24)
City Voices: Sustainable investing has to be about aligning your money with your values, not outperforming the market
A family out for a morning walk in Texas jumped into action when they found an abandoned newborn girl wrapped in a towel on the ground, according to recent reports. On June 15, Daniela Fedele was out for a walk with her husband and 3-year-old daughter in Harris County, Texas, when they noticed a towel on […]
Читать дальше...Despite efforts by the government and operators, wifi penetration in India lags behind, says Department of Science and Technology official.
Despite the current market dip, MEW shows potential for significant growth due to a recent Binance Futures listing announcement. This… Continue reading MEW Price Soars After Binance Futures Listing – Will PlayDoge See Similar Success at Launch?
Читать дальше...Electricity poles, transformers and cables fell when heavy rain and winds lashed Yadgir district two weeks ago