Eco-house and forest school on greenbelt near Bolton refused

The applicant is now appealing to the national planning inspectorate

Colts Kicker Adam Vinatieri To Undergo Knee Injury, Miss Rest Of Season

Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri will reportedly miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his knee.

Gifts for musicians: affordable Christmas present ideas for music-makers (which they'll actually use)

Buying gifts for musicians can be a hard task. Whether you're shopping for a guitarist, drummer, Dj or producer, we've selected some great gift ideas that won't break the bank.

Small business hiring slow, likely to remain so, reports say

NEW YORK (AP) - Two reports last week show that small business hiring still lags behind the strong job growth reported at larger companies, and that owners are unlikely to increase their staffs significantly in 2020.

Democrats focus on abuse of power, obstruction in impeachment

The panel’s Republican counsel, Steve Castor, accused Democrats of pursuing an “artificial and arbitrary political deadline” to overturn the 2016 election and impeach Trump’s before the Christmas holiday.

Linda Ronstadt Shuts Down Pompeo After He Wonders ‘When Will I Be Loved’

Tough love, indeed. Singer Linda Ronstadt didn’t hesitate to rip into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a State Department...

The Great Recycling Con

The greatest trick corporations ever played was making us think we could recycle their products.

Matt Damon Prevents Jennifer Garner From Taking Custody Away From Ben Affleck?

A tabloid claims Matt Damon has convinced Jennifer Garner not to take custody of her kids away from Ben Affleck. The story is completely made-up. Gossip Cop can correct it. According to Woman’s Day, Affleck and Garner got into a huge fight over Thanksgiving after the actress threatened to take full custody of their three …

Peter Purves ‘shocked’ and ‘hurt’ by Crufts axe

The presenter said he was told Channel 4 is ‘refreshing’ its line-up.

Peter Purves ‘shocked’ and ‘hurt’ by Crufts axe

The presenter said he was told Channel 4 is ‘refreshing’ its line-up.

Shakti Pumps hits 52-week low as CARE downgrades bank facilities

The outlook for the long-term rating of the company has been revised from 'Stable' to 'Negative'.

President Ramaphosa praises Zozibini after Miss Universe win

President Cyril Ramaphosa has released an official statement on Twitter, congratulating Zozibini Tunzi on her Miss Universe win.

WATCH: the first trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 has arrived

The brand new trailer sees the superhero, played by Gal Gadot, embracing Chris Pine's pilot as he tells her "the world needs you".

We did it! Malaysia wins Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has won the Best National Costume title at the 68th Miss Universe 2019 pageant for the first time ever.

3 Essential Tips for Running a Successful Ghostwriting or Copywriting Business

Having good writers isn't enough to build a successful copywriting agency. Here's how to do it.

Scandal hits Northern Regional Coordinating Council; top official fingered

A huge financial scandal has hit the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) involving an official with the bursary department who is alleged to have diverted over hundred thousand Ghana cedis into his personal account through fraudulent means. Baba Osman Daney, 45, who is at the centre of the scandal, has since been transferred from the unit and according to a provisional charge sheet sighted by this portal faces charges of forgery, contrary to section 158 of the criminal offences code act 1960 (Act 29), stealing contrary to section 124(1) of the criminal offences act and corruption of public officers, could soon be arraigned before court. According to the statement of offence, the civil servant who is under the direct supervision of the Controller and Accountant General’s Department in October 2019 forged four bank cheques of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council and withdrew the total sum of GH¢119,423.60. The amount according to officials of the NRCC who lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation…

Man Utd must change manager despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revival, says Simon Jordan

The Norwegian manager has led United to victories over Tottenham and Manchester City in the last week but some are still not convinced he is the best man for the job

A weird glitch all but confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's battle royale mode

Rumors have been swirling for quite some time now that Activision eventually plans to add a battle royale mode to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. There are two pillars supporting this rumor, each steeped in their own sort of logic. First, las...

Tom Brady injury update: Patriots QB says he's 'fine' despite elbow being heavily wrapped

Brady assumes he will be on the injury report this week with an elbow injury, but he claims he will play in Week 15 against the Bengals.

Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists

The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.

Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists

The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.

Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists

The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.

Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists

The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.

Joe Biden gambles that 'No Malarkey' tour found foothold in Iowa

The former vice president wasn't setting crowds on fire during Iowa bus trip but he's betting fears of a second Trump term and his personal touch is enough.

This Samsung TV costs Rs 12 crore. Here's why

The first in its league, no other TV in India comes close enough to stand up to 'The Wall' when it comes to the price point.

Juice WRLD Passing: Record Label Releases A Statement

Tragedy has struck the music industry once more, as you probably know by now. Juice WRLD has unfortunately passed away, and this tragic event sent

Trivandrum Bar Association expresses ‘regret’ for ruckus

Police seek permission to file case against magistrate

The new BioShock game is nearly half a decade into development

This morning, when 2K Games revealed the existence of a new studio, Cloud Chamber, it also took the opportunity to unveil the developer's first title. It's the fourth BioShock game, a series that has been largely dormant since Bio...

Kaytranada Releasing New Album 'Bubba' With Tinashe, Masego, Goldlink & More This Friday!

The star-studded album from Kaytranada will arrive this Friday.

UC Berkeley Students Plead for Forgiveness, Privacy After Their Racist ‘Joke’ Video Goes Viral

A social media video allegedly showing a University of California Berkeley student hurling racial slurs and making offensive remarks against women and

$120,000 banana eaten by art gallery visitor, wall vandalized

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The $120,000 banana duct taped to the wall of a Florida art gallery was taken off the wall and eaten by a visitor -- and another visitor then replaced it with graffiti about Jeffrey Epstein.

Meeting on pending Central Excise and Service Tax cases held

A meeting to explain the procedure to be adopted for settling pending Central Excise and Service Tax-related cases under ‘Sabka Cishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019’ to taxpayers was held

Limit your daily sugar intake, love your body

Sugar – it is a craving most of us have. How could we not? It’s sweet and makes basically everything taste better. If you have ever tried to cut back on sugar, you know how difficult it can be. Some people could even experience withdrawal symptoms.

Letter to BS: Delhi fire tragedy shows how lethargic govt officials are

This is also the reason for frequent deaths in the national capital in public buildings

Russia Banned From Olympic Games Over Doping Scandal

The World Anti-Doping Agency voted to punish Moscow for tampering with laboratory data.

Highland secondary school sends kids home after 15 teachers struck down with illness

A HIGHLAND secondary school sent kids home after 15 teachers were struck down with an illness. Nairn Academy confirmed that S1-S3 pupils will be off today and tomorrow after more than a dozen teach…

Red Dead Online's Trader And Collector Roles Need More Content

This isn’t the first time Rockstar has added something cool to one of their online games, only to never really do anything with it.

Lawyer Asks Racists To Use Sketchy Millions They Got From UNC To Fund Scholarships For Black Students To Avoid Lawsuit For Bogus Takedown

Last week we wrote about the sketchy, sketchy deal in which UNC gave some racists $2.5 million to settle a lawsuit that was filed after...

Police: Tesla on Autopilot When It Hit Connecticut Officer's Cruiser | Breitbart

A Tesla vehicle on autopilot reportedly hit a state police cruiser on the highway in Connecticut over the weekend, according to authorities.

Communicate or die in hardcore horror shooter GTFO

This is definitely not the game to pull a Leeroy Jenkins.

Golden Globes 2020 nominations: The Irishman, Marriage Story and 1917 honoured

Awards season is here, people.

‘There isn’t a better defender in the country on his day’ – BBC pundit offers high praise for Man Utd ace

Comes off the back of stellar display vs City...

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko denies corruption charges in court

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has pleaded not guilty to more than 30 charges of money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest after appearing in court under tight security.

How to make Instagram highlight covers for the Stories Highlights on your profile page, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - It's possible to make Instagram highlight covers for the Stories Highlights displayed on your profile page. Here's how to do it.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

How to make Instagram highlight covers for the Stories Highlights on your profile page

It’s possible to post highlights of your Instagram Stories to preserve a selection of your stories, which usually disappear after 24 hours.

Mac Power Users, Episode 513 – Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees

It was a pleasure to spend time with David Sparks and Stephen Hackett talking about Catalyst apps on the Mac for episode 513 of Mac Power Users. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about and covering Catalyst for the past 18 months since Apple gave developers a sneak peek at it during WWDC in

In praise of slow gaming

Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a game that my MacBook can’t even look at sideways with it it turning into a steaming slagheap of aluminum and silicon. The RPG, in it’s PC and Mac iteration…

Prizmo 5: The Pro Scanner with Powerful Editing Tools for the iPhone and iPad [Sponsor]

Prizmo 5 is the premier solution for fast, streamlined scanning and powerful, accurate OCR on the iPhone and iPad. The app’s hallmark is the efficiency of its capture workflow, which is driven by an elegant and intuitive UI coupled with the latest iOS and iPadOS features. Creaceed, the maker of Prizmo 5, has been refining

Verizon blocks archivists from preserving 20 years of Yahoo Groups history

Who do Yahoo think you are

Bartomeu: The door is always open for Guardiola at Barcelona

Bartomeu: The doors are always open for Guardiola at Barcelona

Rushden stabbing: Levi Davis 'killed after car crash'

Mother-of-two Levi Davis died during an argument after a collision on Saturday, police say.

Microsoft adds ‘campaign views’ phishing intel to Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection

Microsoft has launched 'campaign views' as part of Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection, to give companies more visibility into phishing campaigns.

Video of when Cardi B told organisers she cannot meet Ghanaian celebrities pops up

Social media for the past 24 hours has been buzzing after some so-called Ghanaian celebrities were snubbed in a supposed ‘meet and greet’ with American rapper, Cardi B at the Kempinski hotel. Over the weekend, some self-acclaimed Ghanaian celebrities including Afia Schwarzenegger, Akuapem Poloo, Moesha Hajia4real, and the likes were subbed by the ‘Press’ hitmaker. […]

JNU fee hike: Students lathi-charged by cops during protest march to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Heavy deployment of police was in place ahead of the students' march against the hostel fee hike.

You can get a Lego replica of your house but it doesn't come cheap

But look, so pretty.

2K launches new studio focused on the next BioShock

There’s no word yet on a release date.

Dr Mahathir to look into ‘deep state’ sabotaging the Pakatan government

Dr Mahathir to look into ‘deep state’ sabotaging the Pakatan government

Britain’s Worst Ever Serial Rapist, a 'Classic Psychopath', Told by Judge He Will One Day Be Free

In the early hours of 6 May 2019 Joseph McCann was arrested while hiding up a tree near Congleton, outside Manchester. His capture brought to an end to the serial rapist’s two-week reign of terror across England.

Tassia collapse building death toll rises to 10 after 4 more bodies found

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9- The death toll from the building that collapsed in Tassia Estate in Embakasi Constituency has risen to 10 after more bodies were - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

'The Irishman' leads film nominees for Critics' Choice awards

'The Irishman' by Martin Scorsese leads the field of films with 14 nominations for the 25th annual Critics' Choice Awards.

Algerian ex-politicians face jail terms

Two Bouteflika-era prime ministers are among those facing 20-year sentences.

The Age Year in Review: Call for leadership on the climate crisis

Group executive editor James Chessell said climate change was now the biggest cause for anxiety in the community.

Aristocrat and estranged wife begin latest round of Anglo-Scottish legal battle

Five Supreme Court justices are analysing the dispute.

Apple Maps Crimea controversy continues with European Parliament letters

There's no sign yet of the Apple Maps Crimea controversy dying down anytime soon. Apple last month started showing Crimea as Russian territory ...

Minecraft Bedrock Edition out this week with PS4 crossplay

It looks like Sony has finally given in when it comes to crossplay on Minecraft, with a new Bedrock Edition coming to PS4 this week.

2020 Jaguar I-Pace Update Offers 234 Miles of Range Thanks to eTrophy Know-How

The redesigned F-Type may be the most important Jaguar of the moment, but the I-Pace hasn’t been forgotten either. In production since 2018 at the Magna Steyr plant in Austria, the electric SUV gains 12 more miles of range for 2020 thanks to a software update.

Who plays in the Cotton Bowl 2020? Teams, date, schedule for New Year’s 6 bowl game

Memphis earned the Group of 5 bid out of the New Year's Day Six. More on the Tigers' matchup with Penn State in the Cotton Bowl.

Who plays in the Sugar Bowl 2020? Teams, date, schedule for New Year’s 6 bowl game

Check out all the details you need to know about this year's Sugar Bowl, including the teams, TV info and schedule.

Who plays in the Rose Bowl 2020? Teams, date, schedule for New Year’s 6 bowl game

Oregon takes on Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. Here is all you need to know about the classic Pac-12 vs. Big Ten matchup.

Who plays in the Orange Bowl 2020? Teams, date, schedule for New Year’s 6 bowl game

Check out all the details you need to know about this year's Orange Bowl, including the teams, TV info and schedule.

Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster eyeing return for ‘Sunday Night Football,' report says

After missing the past three games with a knee injury, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is eyeing a return Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter .

Full size Commodore 64 launch imminent, shipping in Europe first

Thanks to the nostalgic wave of retro machines that has yet to crest, we learned earlier this year that the 8-bit 1980s gaming machine was getting a proper, full sized version. The C64, as it's called, was announced with a…

"A coward, violent bully and paedophile”: Joseph McCann gets 33 life sentences after sex attacks

Serial rapist Joseph McCann has received 33 life sentences after a string of sex attacks on women and children.

Anambra Business and Investment Roundtable seeks to shape the future

The 3rd edition of the Anambra Business and Investiment Rountable (ABR) took place on November 25, 2019; the theme was “Beyond Infrastructure

India U-17 women to host Sweden, Thailand in Mumbai

India is all set to host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup next year and the preparations and build-up are in full swing.The Mumbai Football  arena will play

Nurkovic – The Stylish, Goal-Getting Serbian

Kaizer Chiefs striker Samir Nurkovic is one of the most in-form players in the PSL currently, with his recent hat-trick testimony to that. Off the field, the Serbian is shining as well, and we took a peek at some of his best looks. Check it out!

Sam Ricketts: There is more to come from Shrewsbury Town

Sam Ricketts sees ‘an awful lot more to come’ thanks to Shrewsbury’s solid foundation after another resolute display earned a share of the spoils at Oxford.

Random: Remembering When One Company Ruined Christmas For Some NES Owners

A chastity belt, but for your console

Anti-Corruption War: FG unveils financial transparency policy/open treasury portal

The Federal government on Monday launched a Financial Transparency Web Portal to enhance accountability and transparency i

Urgent reminder to support Roscrea Christmas food appeal

Roscrea Lions club also make food and cash appeal 

England to play Italy in friendly at Wembley in March

England will play a friendly against Italy at Wembley on 27 March as part of their preparations for Euro 2020.

Warning for new scam

The Penticton RCMP is warning the public about a new phone scam taking place within the South Okanagan.

Lies, damn lies and superannuation

It’s fair to say that Industry Super Australia (ISA) has a vested interest in raising the superannuation guarantee (SG) from the current 9.5% to 12%, since this would result in more funds under management to ‘clip-the-ticket’ on, and more fee revenue.

Just eight people turn up to get a free cash handout in Ilkeston

It was available to pensioners living in a certain area

US lied about Afghan war all along: report

Secret govt docume­nts reveal senior US offici­als knew the war was unwinn­able but kept the truth from their public­

Negative campaign did me in, says Vishwanath

He cites ‘shifting’ of JD(S) votes to Cong. as another reason

Official: Base shooter watched shooting videos before attack

PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Saudi student who fatally shot three sailors at a U.S. naval base in Florida hosted a dinner party earlier in the week where he and three others watched videos of mass shootings, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on Saturday.

Singapore swimmers set new SEA Games record in 50m freestyle heats

NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines: Singapore swimmers Jonathan Tan and Teong Tzen Wei both clocked the same time (22.46) in the men's 50m freestyle ...

Coastguard stand down search for missing Gourock man on Firth of Clyde as Police continue to scour

A FRANTIC search for a dad missing in the Firth of Clyde has been stood down. The 55-year-old boatsman, known locally as David Wilson, vanished after leaving his car parked at Cardwell Bay in Gouro…

Scottish football news LIVE: Celtic winning goal 'proven' to be offside, Alan Brazil brands Rangers star a 'cheat', latest Betfred Cup Final reaction

The Old Firm met in a bruising encounter on Sunday, with Rangers furious that Celtic's goal wasn't ruled out for offside.

GOP counsel Steve Castor brought a reusable grocery bag instead of a briefcase to an impeachment hearing

"That time your lawyer makes a stop at the Whole Foods hot bar on his way to defend you in Congress," comic Lizz Winstead tweeted.

Nonprofit plans 50-bed homeless shelter in Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania nonprofit is proposing to open a 50-bed homeless shelter in Scranton.

Rising musical act, Teni Akpata set to serenade fans with a live concert in Lagos

Teni Akpata popularly known as Teni Makanaki & the Entertainer will be live in concert as she thrills fans to an unforgettable experience...

Uncle of Syria's Assad faces money laundering trial in Paris

Syrian regime leader Bashar Assad's uncle went on trial in Paris Monday on charges of pilfering Syrian state coffers and using the spoils to build a...

Floppy Disk With Steve Jobs Signature Just Sold for a Whopping $84,000 at an Auction

The disk was in "fine condition, with slight brushing to the ink."

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA Prototype Strips 2 Days Before Official Reveal

A little over six years have passed since the original Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) was unveiled as the smallest crossover in the Mercedes-Benz lineup and its replacement's reveal is just around the corner.

Moogfest 2020 has been cancelled: does this mean we won’t get a ‘Moogfest synth’?

“Logistical reasons” are to blame, apparently

R. Kelly's Ex-Tour Manager Spoke To Prosecutors About Marriage To Aaliyah

It looks like Demetrius Smith, a former tour manager for R. Kelly, is set to take the stand in one of the singer's forthcoming federal trials.

Inside the College Football Playoff committee's LSU-Ohio State decision

The four playoff teams were obvious. The order at the top was not. Here's how the committee ended up choosing LSU over Ohio State.

Chinese government offices told to remove foreign computer equipment

The Chinese government told government offices and public institutions that they need to remove all foreign computer software and equipment within three years. The move could require between 20 and 30 million devices to be replaced in that timeframe.

2 guards with rapper Juice WRLD arrested on gun charges

Chicago (AP) - Two security guards who were with rapper Juice WRLD when he died after suffering a medical emergency at Chicago's Midway International Airport have been arrested on gun charges.

Seven Qataris held for illegal poaching

Arrest­ed men also includ­e member­s of the Qatari royal family­

Take on Fuchsia Urban Thai new spice challenge before the New Year

Chef Sangwon’s Spice Challenge will have a mixture of spices from UAE and Thailand

Hunsur win: Siddaramaiah's clout works only in Mysuru

The victory of Congress candidate HP Manjunath in the bypoll in the Hunsur Assembly constituency emerged as the victory of ex-chief minister Siddaramaiah. However, this lone victory for the Congress

Decision on six bus companies in Dhaka by March, says Mayor Khokon

Dhaka South Mayor Sayeed Khokon says a decision could be made by March to bring the buses operating in Dhaka under six companies as part of an effort to discipline public transports.

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA shown in design sketches ahead of this week's debut

Mercedes-Benz released a design sketch to preview the next-generation GLA. It's scheduled to make its debut exclusively online on December 11.

Anthony Davis scores 50, Lakers beat Timberwolves

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis posted a season-high 50 points to lead his team to a 142-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Trump Has Urged the World Bank to Stop Lending Money to China

US President Donald Trump has called on the World Bank to stop lending money to China, BTA quoted Reuters as saying. This is his second strike on Beijing at a time when the two sides are continuing negotiations on a trade deal.

New Crash Bandicoot Game May Be Announced This Week

A new Crash Bandicoot game may be announced this week, as several happening are suggesting. The announcement may come during The Game Awards

Jennifer Aniston Accepts She Might Get Another Pet Dog After Losing Dolly, She Had With Justin Theroux

Jennifer Aniston and ex-husband Justin Theroux lost beloved pet dog 'Dolly' in July. Recently in an interview, ‘The Morning Show’ actress accepted that she might get another pet dog after losing her dearest Dolly

Family fun at Jona Vaughan

The residents receive 24 hours holistic care in a safe and secure environment.

Vivo V17 with 6.44-inch hole-punch display, quad cameras launched in India for ₹22,990 ($323)

Nearly three months after the launch of the V17 Pro, Vivo has now launched yet another impressive V-series smartphone for the Indian market.

NZD momentum finally reflected in positioning – ING

As per the CFTC data for the week between 27 Nov-3 Dec, the New Zealand dollar net speculative positions dropped by 13% of open interest, and is now a

12 workers hurt in Pasir Gudang chemical factory fire

JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 12 chemical factory workers in Jalan Nibong 1, Tanjung Langsat Industrial area near Pasir Gudang sustained burns on Sunday ...

2K games establishes a new studio to create Bioshock games

There's a new caretaker of Bioshock at 2K Games.

How to avoid getting food poisoning from your Christmas turkey

It's easier than you think to get sick

Biggest mumps outbreak in a decade continues with 103 new cases last week

Worst affected part of the State is the greater Dublin area, which accounted for 1,126 cases so far this year

Sievers and Rodgers sentencings happening this week

The penalty phase in the trial of Mark Sievers will start Tuesday.

The father of a missing 1-year-old girl was arrested on weapons charges in Connecticut 4 days after the baby's mother was found dead, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Police say Jose Morales' arrest is not related to the disappearance of his daughter, Venessa, and that he has been cooperative with investigators.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Bigg Boss 13: Rani Mukerji Is Upset With Salman Khan For Breaking A BIG Promise! Read To Know

Bigg Boss 13 is one of the biggest shows on television right now. Contestants like Rashami Desai, Asim Riaz, Sidharth Shukla, Paras Chhabra have been headlining the news for one thing or another every

Northland – Environmentalists’ ‘No’ to Auckland port shift

Northland environmentalists are speaking out against the proposed $10 billion Auckland port shift to Marsden Point in what one labels a ‘think big’ project - about 650 metres from a marine reserve.

‘Outstanding’: Garth Crooks raves about Liverpool workhorse Jordan Henderson

Jordan Henderson provided the assist for Liverpool's opener.Jordan Henderson provided the assist for Liverpool's opener.

Richard Hammond nearly gets blown up in new trailer for solo TV show BIG

It's going to be, er, BIG.

Let Us Gather to Discuss Taylor Swift and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s T.S. Eliot–Inspired Cats Song

Vulture staffers debate the new song from Cats, “Beautiful Ghosts” written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Taylor Swift.

Telford Tigers hold nerve to net tight win

Telford Tigers held their nerve to claim the NIHL National League spoils against Peterborough Phantoms last night.

Aporva Baxi: “Brand and UX must not be forgotten in the streaming wars”

Dixon Baxi co-founder and executive creative director Aporva Baxi warns streaming services that prioritising content over brand and a well designed experience could be "catastrophic".  

Sting pays tribute to Juice WRLD

Sting says that Juice WRLD's hit single Lucid Dreams is his all-time favorite reworking of Shape of my Heart, following the emo rapper's death.

Book prize judge alleges co-jurors did not finish reading shortlist

Lesley McDowell was one of five judges for the Saltire Scottish fiction book of the year, but claims gender bias slanted decision against Lucy Ellmann

No sign of life on New Zealand volcano island – Police

Reconnaissance flights over New Zealand's White Island volcano have not identified any survivors there after Monday's eruption, police said.

Google Pixel gets first ‘Feature Drop’ w/ Auto-Call Screen, Portrait Blur, better memory management

Google is rolling out, by way of system updates and Play Store apps, several new features to Google Pixel users in its first "Feature Drop."

CEAC – How to stop destructive loss of ocean oxygen?

Consider; The shock of an alarming release of the report at the Climate Change conference in Madrid COPs 25 yesterday on the discovery loss of widespread ocean oxygen is another watershed moment that must be recognised as dire for our future survival.

TrickBot Trojan Abuses Google Suite, Baits With Annual Bonuses

A recently active malicious campaign baited targets with phishing messages promising annual bonuses, abusing Google Suite cloud services to infect them with Trickbot banking Trojan payloads.

Body found in search for Perth pensioner Michael McGannon missing overnight as cops treat death as ‘unexplained’

A BODY has been found in the search for Perth pensioner Michael McGannon – who disappeared overnight in torrid conditions. Cops launched a search for the 73-year-old, who had last been seen a…

Mugodhi Apostolic sect faces fresh divisions

Mugodhi Apostolic Church, one of the largest Apostolic sects in Zimbabwe, faces fresh divisions after one of its senior pastors approached the High Court challenging the validity of the church’s constitution, saying it was not properly enacted.

England to honour Bob Willis by wearing black armbands during first Test in South Africa

England players will wear black armbands during the first Test of their tour of South Africa in honour of former bowler Bob Willis.

Hankook Tire CEO indicted on charges of bribery, embezzlement

Cho Hyun-bum, chief executive of Hankook Tire & Technology, South Korea's largest tire maker by sales, was indicted for taking bribes and embezzling corporate funds, prosecutors said Monday.Cho is suspected of receiving kickbacks worth around 600 million won (US$503,778) from subcontractors and siphoning off some 200 million won from Hankook's affiliated companies, according to the prosecutors' office. In January...

Review: Cook's new thriller sheds light on genetic genealogy

"Genesis," Putnam, by Robin Cook

How to customize Safari privacy and security settings on iPhone and iPad

This step by step guide with images covers how to customize Safari privacy and security settings on iPhone and iPad and a short explainer on each option.

Arkansas hires Sam Pittman as new football coach

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The University of Arkansas has hired Sam Pittman as its next football coach.

Hayne is the green harbinger of more red tape

Corporate Australia and unelected regulators are a big problem for the Morrison government's ambitions to free the economy.

British model Lily Cole backs climate change hunger strikers

LONDON (Reuters) - British model and actress Lily Cole on Monday visited two elderly climate change activists from the Extinction Rebellion group who have been on hunger strike outside Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party headquarters for 22 days.

‘Businesses in South that use old PCs face productivity loss, security breach’

Small and medium businesses (SMBs) in South India, using older PCs, are likely to experience reduced workplace productivity and security vulnerabilities, according to a Microsoft study.SMBs using comp

Ethiopian Group CEO named ‘Airline Executive of the Year’ by CAPA

ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam has been recognized as ‘Airline Executive of the Year’ at the annual Global Aviation Awards for Excellence organized by Centre for Aviation (CAPA) in Malta on 5th December 2019. Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam won the title for his commendable individual influence on the aviation industry, demonstrating outstanding strategic thinking and innovative direction for the growth of Ethiopian Airlines and the aviation industry at large. Commenting on the accolade, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam said,

Satellite images show North Korea tried out rocket engine in 'very important' test: Report

Satellite imagery captured before and after North Korea conducted what it called a "very important" test at its missile launch site suggested it had tested a rocket engine, experts said on Monday. It was the latest of a series of weapons tests and statements from Pyongyang, as its year-end deadline for Washington to soften its stance in denuclearisation talks draws near.

Ryan Reynolds Was Almost Crushed After Barricade At Comic-Con Gives Way

Ryan Reynolds made an appearance at Comic-Con in São Paulo, Brazil to promote his latest move Free Guy, but things took an unexpectedly scary turn when a barrier between him and hundreds of ...

'Marriage Story' Leads 2020 Golden Globes With 6 Nominations

See all the nominations, here

How to watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation for free

Join the Griswald family for Christmas in the classic festive comedy. We show you how to watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation online, on TV or on any mobile device - and for free!

Mourinho likens Son to Ronaldo after stunning solo goal

Tottenham Hotspur FC coach Jose Mourinho says his team's ace winger Son Heung-mins sensational solo goal against Burnley reminded him of a goa

Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico recalled its ambassador to Argentina after a video surfaced suggesting he may have tried to steal a book from a Buenos Aires bookstore.

Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico recalled its ambassador to Argentina after a video surfaced suggesting he may have tried to steal a book from a Buenos Aires bookstore.

‘He needs to be checked mentally’ — reactions as Kanye West goes all silver for ‘Mary’ concert

Reactions have continued to trail the appearance of Kanye West, an American rapper and record producer, for his 'Mary' concert on Sunday.

Palestinian PM Calls Jesus a “Palestinian Guerrilla Fighting Occupation”

Shtayyeh conveyed the greetings of President Mahmoud Abbas to the people of Birzeit, saying “The tree that we light today is our tree, as Maryam Al-Batool (Mary the virgin) is the only woman mentioned in the Qur’an by name so she is our lady.”

Advanced technology may indicate how brain learns faces

Facial recognition technology has advanced swiftly in the last five years. As University of Texas at Dallas researchers try to determine how computers have gotten as good as people at the task, they are ...

Blood Tests Show Exposure to Ethylene Oxide

The testing offers the first biologic evidence that living near a facility that emits ethylene oxide increases a person’s body burden of the chemical, which has been linked to breast and blood cancers

Chelsea blip hasn’t changed Frank Lampard’s transfer plans

The Blues have won just one of their last five matches.

Chelsea blip hasn’t changed Frank Lampard’s transfer plans

The Blues have won just one of their last five matches.

Chelsea blip hasn’t changed Frank Lampard’s transfer plans

The Blues have won just one of their last five matches.

Golden Globes 2020: Netflix dominates the nominations

Marriage Story and The Irishman lead a decent list of nominees that sadly doesn't include Greta Gerwig or Lulu Wang in the writing or directing categories

Ajer: 'Fraser Forster had best performance I've ever seen from a goalkeeper'

The keeper produced a string of saves to keep out Rangers.

Bitcoin ransomware locks 10 years’ worth of government data in Argentina

Bitcoin-hungry hackers have attacked a data center in Argentina which houses local government files.

General Election leaves schools in budget limbo

Election "purdah" rules mean schools face a rush to get their budgets ready for next year

Pasig River Ferry Service relaunched by MMDA

THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) relaunches its Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) with free ride offer until January 31, 2020 yesterday morning in Manila’s Lawton.

Angry protesters storm French embassy in Lagos

Some protesters stormed the French embassy in Lagos on Monday, accusing President Emmanuel Macron of support for terrorism

New Apple products predictions 2020

We explore the rumours and discuss which new Apple products might appear next, including new iPhones, iPads and Macs and their release dates. Find out what Apple is coming out with in 2020.

Dan Murphy's looks to Netflix, Spotify for algorithm advice

Launches new Discovery Engine.

Woman set on fire in Bihar after failed rape bid

A young woman was allegedly set on fire by a neighbour after she resisted his attempt to rape her, a police officer said here on Monday.

Jeff Dunham to play Birmingham show

Record-breaking, global comedy superstar Jeff Dunham will bring his new headline tour to Birmingham next year.

Cheltenham hero Sizing John set to return after two-year absence

Jessica Harrington’s 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Sizing John is set to make his return from a two-year absence at Punchestown on New Year’s Eve after pleasing connections in a post-racing workout at the County Kildare circuit on Sunday.

ESPN Releases Score Prediction For Iowa vs. USC

For the first time in over a decade, the Iowa Hawkeyes and USC Trojans will clash with a bowl game trophy on the line.

Yusoff Rawther: Police open investigation paper

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Police have opened an investigation paper over Muhammed Yusoff Rawther’s allegations that he was sexually assaulted by PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department’s Prosecution and Legal Division principal assistant director SAC...

Christine McGuinness puts up first Christmas tree in years

'I can’t believe my babies are happy around our Christmas tree.'

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami Desai’s Family FINALLY Reacts To Arhaan Khan’s Truth About His Previous Marriage & Loans

Last week Salman Khan made some big revelations about Arhaan Khan at Bigg Boss 13 which his girlfriend and housemate Rashami Desai didn’t know about. He revealed that Arhaan has a kid from a previou

TTK Prestige to boost home solutions portfolio, eyes new verticals

While it is launching 30 SKUs in the home cleaning range, other products in the electrical and non-electrical spaces are on the drawing board

Aisha Buhari, World Bank and the Nigerian condition

About the time First Lady Aisha Buhari was again emerging from 'the other room' to deliver one of her seasonal tirades against the system ...

Reports from Italy suggest that the ideal man to take over at Arsenal is about to become available

Ancelotti would be the ideal man to help turn Arsenal around

Elastic: Dramatically Lowered Valuation Justifies Billings Slowdown

Shares of search company Elastic have peeled back ~20% ever since reporting Q2 results.Most notably, investors hammered the company on its deceleration down to 45% y/y billings growth (on a constant c

Investigators want motorists’ videos of UPS truck shooting

MIAMI (AP) — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement appealed Monday for anyone who witnessed or has video of last week’s shootout between police and...

Why I'm a libertarian defeatist about Medicare-for-all

America's health-care system isn't worth defending and a free market alternative is never going to happen. What's a libertarian to do about Medicare-for-all?

Red Dead Redemption 2 New Mod Allows Changes To Difficulty

The Red Dead Redemption 2 Difficulty Scaler mod allows players to change the damage weapons do in the game for both player and AI enemies

Load shedding escalates to Stage 6 for first time in SA history

Eskom's spokesperson says ongoing rain, the inability to replenish water and diesel resources and units failing to come back online mean load shedding will endure.

Ericsson will pay a yard to settle bribery charges

The judge could not be Swede into letting them off

Dutch reduce terror threat level for first time since 2013

The Dutch national anti-terrorism agency (NCTV) reduced on Monday the threat of a terror attack in the Netherlands for the first time since 2013, Reuters writes. "We still see jihadist attacks in the West every now and then", the NCTV said. "But the situa...

Erling Haaland fires warning to Liverpool ahead of crunch Champions League clash

The 19-year-old goal machine is preparing to dump Liverpool out of Europe's top club competition on Tuesday in the final Group E fixture to help Salzburg progress to the knockout stages

Erling Haaland fires warning to Liverpool ahead of crunch Champions League clash

The 19-year-old goal machine is preparing to dump Liverpool out of Europe's top club competition on Tuesday in the final Group E fixture to help Salzburg progress to the knockout stages

EU regulators to review rules defining companies' market power

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU regulators will review two-decade old rules that determine if companies have the market power to throttle rivals or control prices to take into account globalization and digitalization, Europe’s antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said on Monday.

Tea Board considering new export cess to fund promotion and marketing

While the rate of the cess is yet to be finalised, sources say it could be around Rs 2 per kg of export

Harry Anand & Kaviczar Come Together for A Party Track Naach Nachaniya

Singer-composer-music director Harry Anand and singer Kaviczar have teamed up for a party song titled "Naach Nachaniya"."'Naach Nachaniya' is a very close song to me and Kaviczar. We have really wor

Shropshire Star comment: True cost of so-called bargains

In recent years, trading standards officers across the region have seized millions of pounds worth of fake goods.

Packed to the Rafters reboot pays off for Rebecca Gibney as star reportedly scores $300k pay cheque

Rebecca Gibney appears to have solidified her status as Australia’s soap queen with a hefty pay cheque for her Packed to the Rafters return.

US House Democrat accuses Trump of violating oath of office

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 — The head of a US congressional panel leading the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump today accused him of putting himself before his country and violating his oath of office. In a statement kicking off a hearing in the US House of Representatives to weigh the...

Telecommunications: The bright spot in a fragile economy

The positive momentum in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector continued into the month of October

FIFA 20 Team of the Week (TOTW) 13 predictions with Liverpool midfielder and Kylian Mbappe

Here are our predictions for the FIFA 20 Ultimate Team TOTW 13 lineup including players from Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG.

Cecafa – Harambee Stars Coach Francis Kimanzi Banned For ‘Unsporting Behaviour’

Harambee Stars coach Francis Kimanzi has been handed a two-match ban by the Organizing Committee of the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup for "unsporting behaviour."His deputy Zedekiah "Zico" Otieno, on

Pixel 4 will automatically screen robocalls and center your Duo videos

Google's first 'feature drop' brings improved robocall screening to the Pixel 4.

Algorithm to complete Beethoven's unfinished symphony

Musician and software developers have created an algorithm that will take over where Beethoven left off.

Cardi B concludes maiden Africa shows but why are Ghanaian celebs unhappy with her?

Harnessing the power of social media, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, professionally known as Cardi B, became an internet celebrity after several of her posts and videos went viral on Vine and Instagram. Having released her ‘Bodak Yellow’ tune to global acclaim as well as her ‘I Like It’ which is heavily digested in African states including...

The world's first Warner Bros Hotel is opening on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

The hotel will be open in 2021

Onion retail trader stock limits cut to 2 tonnes

The Centre on Monday further cut onion stock holding limits imposed on retail traders to 2 tonnes from the recently-revised 5 tonnes as it suspected widespread hoarding by the traders, an official sta

3-day TECH 2019 from December 10

As a prelude to event, policymakers discuss use of digital technology in education

5 Bold Predictions for the Stock Market in 2020

Some scenarios that could play out over the next year.

Spurring International Action to Remember the ‘Forgotten’ Mideast Jewish Refugees

“For many reasons, awareness of our communities’ history is not at the level it should be. We welcome any opportunity to educate and engage diplomats and foreign dignitaries on the story of the ignored and forgotten Jewish refugees,” said JIMENA board member Nathaniel Malka.

Russia are banned from all international sport for next four years over doping failures... but they could still farcically be allowed to compete at Qatar 2022 as 'NEUTRALS'

Russia have been banned from the world's top sporting events for four years, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Qatar World Cup, for tampering with doping tests.

Malaysia’s first polio case in 27 years is a child who wasn’t vaccinated. Here are 3 things to know about the incurable virus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The incurable virus mainly affects young children, and invades an infected person's brain and spinal cord, which can lead to permanent disability and death in serious cases.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Malaysia’s first polio case in 27 years is a child who wasn’t vaccinated. Here are 3 things to know about the incurable virus

Malaysia has reported its first polio case nearly three decades after the last occurence in 1992.

IP-based phone service providers to use technology to tackle caller ID spoofing

Canadian providers of Internet-based phone systems should be able to adopt new technology next year that goes after fake phone calls.

The 50 best FPS games ever

What are the best FPS games? With so much choice, it's hard to pick the right game that will give you enough bang for your buck. Let us help.

Villa Park in salute to legend Ron Saunders

Villa fans paid tribute to legendary manager Ron Saunders during yesterday’s Premier League clash with Leicester.

Was Beyoncé Really High in The Iconic “Whale” Interview in 2001? Singer Reveals Truth

Remember that hilarious interview with Destiny's Child when Beyoncé said she loved whales? Everyone speculated that the girls were secretly high. Were they? Beyoncé finally reveals the truth!

Call To Halt Deportation Of Two Ethnic Kazakhs To China

Kazakh opposition activists have called on the authorities of the Central Asian nation to halt the deportation to China of two ethnic Kazakhs from China's northwestern region of Xinjiang.

Crane collapsed after being hit by APL container ship in Antwerp VIDEO

Container ship APL MEXICO CITY broke off her mooring at Doel, Antwerp, in the afternoon Dec 9, drifted across harbor and contacted DP World pier crane. Crane, thankfully unmanned at the time, colla…

Ineos Styrolution and Agilyx make progress toward establishing a polystyrene-recycling plant in Illinois

INEOS Styrolution (Frankfurt, Germany; www.ineos-styrolution.com) and Agilyx (Tigard, Ore.; www.agilyx.com) announced that they are advancing the developme

Macy’s Spotlights Women-Owned Businesses With SoGifted

Macy's is partnering with the female-led millennial venture capital fund SoGal Ventures to launch an in-store initiative focused on women-owned businesses.

DST switch 'reckless'

It’s late December, 6 a.m., and you hop in the shower. Dark.

Optane essentials, Part 2: Memory modes and optimal workloads

Maximizing Optane impact hinges on software, especially in settings such as virtualized cloud, AI/analytics, and HPC. Understanding memory and modes is key.

Trump's shameful deference to Saudi Arabia

His muted response to the Pensacola attack should sound alarm bells

6 chefs dream up their perfect Christmas

What if the day could be rearranged so you and your loved ones actually enjoyed it?

Old Dominion hires Penn State assistant Rahne as head coach

Old Dominion has hired Penn State offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne as its head coach. Rahne has been offensive coordinator at Penn State the last two seasons and on coach James...

How the De-Aging Process Behind ‘The Irishman’ Worked

Filmed by Martin Scorsese, The Irishman tells the story of Mafia hitman Frank Sheeran and the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.

Gerrard Bemoans Lack Of Help For Officials After Controversial Celtic Winner

Steven Gerrard has called for more help for Scottish officials after Rangers were defeated by Celtic thanks to a controversial Christopher Jullien goal.

China says it will continue ‘training’ Xinjiang people

China on Monday defended its vast network of re-education camps in Xinjiang and said it would continue “training” residents, following explosive government document leaks detailing surveillance and control of the region’s Uighur population. Rights groups estimate more than a million Uighurs and other mostly Muslim minorities are held in the facilities, which reports describe as …

China says it will continue ‘training’ Xinjiang people

China on Monday defended its vast network of re-education camps in Xinjiang and said it would continue

Semi Ajayi describes West Brom star Matheus Pereira in one word

West Brom news | Semi Ajayi, who scored the first goal in Albion's 5-1 win over Swansea City on Sunday, claims that Pereira is the best player in the Championship

How fashion and technology come together with Huawei Smart Life

When it comes to technology, people normally wouldn't associate it with fashion. If anything, the closest thing that most people can think of is perhaps the cool gadgets from the James Bond franchise but the thing is it's already happening now. 

Photographer Nearly Killed by Passing Train that Got so Close it Tore Her Coat

A video released by local authorities in Carland, Michigan captured the scary moment when a photographer was nearly hit by a passing train she was photographing. Fortunately, the train “only” tore a piece off of her coat, leaving her unscathed… if shaken and (hopefully) wiser.

Telangana HC orders bodies of Hyderabad accused to be preserved till December 13

The Telangana High Court on Monday ordered to preserve the bodies of the accused in the Telangana doctor's rape and murder case till December 13.

Britons feared missing after volcano erupts in New Zealand

White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.

Britons feared missing after volcano erupts in New Zealand

White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.

'Classic psychopath' and serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences

Over 15 days, he abducted, raped and assaulted victims aged between 11 and 71 in Watford, London and the North West on England.

Climate Change Is the Ultimate “OK, Boomer” Issue

The genesis of a generational conflict

Panipat Box Office Day 3: Arjun Kapoor Starrer Has A Low Weekend; Deserved Better

Panipat Box Office: Though as a film Panipat deserved better, collections stayed low right through the weekend. On Sunday too the film couldn't touch the double figures and that is disheartening for a

Push it to the Limit: Southeast Asian Games Kick Off in Philippines

Push it to the Limit: Southeast Asian Games Kick Off in Philippines. For more great photos, visit the Sputnik International website

Basketball: French player Guerschon Yabusele fined in China for not looking at flag

BEIJING: A French former NBA player has been reprimanded and fined US$1,400 by sports officials in China for not looking at the Chinese flag ...

How does the heavyweight division stand after Joshua win?

It may be a while yet before Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder face one another.

Months after hype, Mahathir says Malaysia shouldn't have called its big drone a 'flying car', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "The mistake was in calling it a flying car. It is actually a big drone.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

Months after hype, Mahathir says Malaysia shouldn’t have called its big drone a ‘flying car’

Malaysia should not have called its latest drone project a flying car, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad admitted on Sunday (Dec 8).

Bald patches in flower beds and lawns are GOOD for garden wildlife like pest-eating spiders and should be left bare, says Royal Horticultural Society

A study by the Royal Horticultural Society has found areas of low vegetation such as bald lawn patches will support some important garden invertebrate - including spiders.

Reactions: US rapper, Cardi B in Ghana

There is furore in Ghana after American rapper Cardi B failed to meet local celebrities who had gathered at her hotel in the capital, Accra, on Sunday

Mount Trenchard direct provision centre must close, says Limerick charity

Residents of Foynes centre living in ‘the most challenging’ asylum conditions in Ireland

Apple lands first Golden Globe nominations; Netflix leads field

Streaming services including Apple TV+, Netflix and Amazon Prime nets many of the nominations for both TV shows and films.

The Silicon Valley Series Finale Fittingly Rewards Failure as Success

The HBO series did not provide a middle-out for its main characters.

Free-scoring Salzburg pose serious threat to leaky Liverpool

LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 9 - Liverpool travel to Salzburg on Tuesday needing to avoid defeat to the confident Austrian champions to guard against an Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more

What to expect from Monday's House Judiciary Committee impeachment summation hearing

Republican and Democratic lawyers are set to present impeachment evidence at the House Judiciary Committee's latest hearing. The House Judiciary Committee on Monday will hold its second public hearing in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. The hearing will kick off with opening statements by Democratic counsel Barry Berke and Republican counsel Stephen Castor; from there, Democratic counsel Daniel Goldman will lay out the evidence for impeaching Trump, while Castor will lay out the evidence against, The New York Times reports. They'll be using evidence gathered by the House Intelligence Committee. The Republican and Democratic lawyers will have 90 minutes to present evidence, per Vox, at which point committee members will be able to ask questions. Politico in previewing the hearing notes that "lawmakers will have their crack at a congressional staffer, which can create a unique dynamic. They can be much more firm, direct and, to be frank, rude with someone who works on the Hill." The hearing is expected…

Second suspect in Syombua murder faces court

Suspect to undergo mental tests before taking plea.

Arabian Gulf Cup: Football, blockade and an 'historic' win

Doha, Qatar – The curtain has fallen on the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup in Qatar, with a new regional football champion crowned.

To Be or Not to Be: That is the VR Question

Whenever I talk to innovative educators about VR, the excitement and buzz are deliciously palpable. That’s not the usually the case for school leaders, however. Nor is it true for educators of the slow-to-adopt-new-things variety. As evidence, let me mention two recent requests from the leadership at educational conferences, both asking me to highlight in my presentations not only when it makes great sense to employ virtual reality in learning, but also

Pitso: A Beautiful Game Like This Deserves Goals

Pitso Mosimane has revealed his assessment of their 0-0 draw against Wydad Casablanca, saying that a game of that quality was worthy of goals.

Kieran Tierney's Arsenal absence explained as former Celtic star suffers blow

The left back has been left out by Freddie Ljungberg but it isn't down to his quality.

Omo-Agege, Wase’s aides groan, plan protest as NASS reduces salaries

Some aides to the deputy Senate president, Omo-Agege, and the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Wase, have accused the National Assembly of refusing to pay their salaries and entitlements.

'Survivor SA' renewed for season 8 - entries now open!

If you think you can outwit, outlast and outplay now is your chance to put yourself to the test.

Christmas Comes Early With These 28 Upcoming Dividend Increases

All stocks have at least five fiscal years of dividend growth history and come from the U.S. Dividend Champions List.28 increases for next week (up from 5 last week).An average increase of 5.77%, medi

Photo: ‘AFTV Out’ graffiti spotted on wall near Emirates as Arsenal fan channel faces backlash

Graffiti hits out at popular fan channel

McLaren evaluating India entry

British supercar maker McLaren is looking to expand to our market in the coming years. Click here for all the details.

While you were still using Airbnb to spend a weekend in a stranger’s home, the company was quietly expanding into boutique hotels and entire Airbnb-branded buildings

Airbnb may be on its way to becoming a hotel company.

While you were still using Airbnb to spend a weekend in a stranger's home, the company was quietly expanding into boutique hotels and entire Airbnb-branded buildings, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - From building branded hotel-condo towers to buying hotel room booking app HotelTonight, Airbnb has quietly been moving deeper into the hotel industry.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Erdogan accuses some Arab countries of being supportive of Israeli attacks against Palestine

BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a speech on Monday at he meeting of Ministers of Social Affairs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul. During the meeting, the Turkish President accused some Arab countries of being supportive of Israeli attacks over the last few months, and Erdogan explained that the situation in Palestine is getting worse by the day. He continued by saying: “The Islamic world, which constitutes a quarter of the world’s population, does not have an effect equal to the size of its capabilities.” “We often feel that we stand alone when we object to the persecution of Palestine and Jerusalem.” He pointed out that global imperialism continues the policy of “divide and rule” against Islamic countries. The OIC Conference adopts several goals, the most important of which are to remove obstacles to increasing investments among OIC member countries, to encourage investments within the organization, and to increase the ease of doing business…

That GameCube style Smash Ultimate controller will be re-released in 2020

Official Switch GameCube remotes can go for upward of $80. You know the drill. Nintendo releases a limited run of something, scalpers go crazy, Nintendo drags their feet on reprints and the world continues to turn. It's been a while since w...

Citizenship Amendment Bill: 293 votes in favour, 82 votes against introduction of controversial bill

Citizenship Amendment Bill: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the bill a violation of rights of the country's people and said Shah will be remembered in the league of Hitler

CEOs call for fiscal stimulus

Australia's top business leaders say infrastructure spending, tax cuts and investment breaks should be used to boost sluggish growth.

US Catholic priests beset by overwork, isolation, scandals

CHICOPEE, Mass. (AP) - More than a century ago, waves of Catholic immigrants from Ireland, Poland and Quebec settled in Chicopee and other western Massachusetts mill towns, helping build churches, rectories and schools to accommodate their faith. Today the priests leading those churches are under siege due to stresses, challenges and sex abuse scandals complicating their lives and those of their fellow priests across the United States.

US Catholic priests beset by overwork, isolation, scandals

Weighing on the entire Catholic clergy in the U.S. is the ripple effect of their church’s long-running crisis arising from sex abuse committed by priests.

Adamawa fake doctor to spend 10 years in jail - The Nation Newspaper

A secondary school leaver who admitted to working for several years as a medical doctor has been sentenced to 44 years and six months in jail...

Kendall Jenner Sizzles In A Tiny Red-Hot Bikini On A Yacht

Kendall’s showing off her model body in a skimpy red bikini. Kendall Jenner seriously sizzled as she slipped into a skimpy bikini for a new photo posted to Instagram. The gorgeous supermodel ...

Karnataka Bypolls: BJP Races Ahead Towards Majority; Modi Calls It A ‘Message To Those Who Violate  Mandate’ 

Imminent clean sweep for BJP in Karnataka bypolls as Congress struggles to save face. 

FBI and US Marshals warn of heinous scammers demanding payments via Bitcoin ATMs

The United States Marshals and Federal Bureau of Investigation don't want you to forget about Bitcoin scammers pretending to be people they're not.

Trump, Saudi crown prince vow to cooperate on Florida base shooting probe

(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday discussed last week’s Florida naval base shooting and vowed to work together on the investigation of the attack, which left three people dead and injured eight others.

Who’s Leading The Democratic Primary In The First Four States?

More than just the four early states will decide the 2020 Democratic primary. After all, Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina only make up about 4 per…

4 Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Gains

Secular tailwinds underpinning the cybersecurity market remain as favorable as ever, meaning these four cybersecurity stocks are good buys.

India: Analysing the fiscal impact of income tax cuts – Standard Chartered Bank

Economist at Standard Chartered Bank offered their take on the fiscal impact of an expected personal income tax cut – aimed at boosting consumption de

Water released from Shanmuganadhi dam

It will benefit lands in Uthamapalayam taluk

Google's Latest ARCore API Needs Just One Camera For Depth Detection

The new ARCore Depth API allows any phone to create a depth map using a single RGB camera.

Farm.One

Underneath the bustling city streets, a hydroponic farm grows hundreds of unique herbs in a high-tech urban oasis.

DC's Dark Multiverse Has Finally Given Us the Perfect Deathstroke

With Deathstroke comes to an end, the last issue of Christopher Priest's run gives us a perfect version of Slade Wilson from DC's Dark Multiverse.

No reason to show that employment has come down: Govt tells Lok Sabha

The Labour and Employment Minister also said the government is implementing various schemes for generating more employment

Why a journalist’s murder is shaking the Maltese government

The investigation into journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder inspired protests against Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, who will resign in January.

Samih Sawiris speaks out on personal & business habits during RiseUp

By: Ingy ElSafy Cairo – Mubasher: A lot of people lack the presence of a role model or mentor in their lives to take after and aspire when it comes to both personal and business matters. The Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris has opened up before …

MSI Announce Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Game Bundle

In announcing their latest promotion, MSI is offering purchasers of qualifying products Monster Hunter World: Iceborne for free!

Camila Cabello Feels Lonely & Wants Boyfriend Shawn Mendes Back To Perform Senorita

Singer Camila Cabello says performing the hit song "Senorita" without her boyfriend and co-singer Shawn Mendes is "lonely".The 22-year-old performed the song solo in Inglewood, California, on Friday

Procter & Gamble Health launches ‘Panache’ to assist doctors

Procter & Gamble Health Limited (formerly known as Merck Limited) has announced the launch of Panache, a platform to support India’s Gen X doctors in their medical education journey.India has

Jersey's changing climate

THE dramatic change in Jersey’s climate has been laid bare in new data which reveals the Island is seeing a significant rise in temperatures and is coming to the end of its hottest decade since records began.

Binotto: Rivals used cheating accusations "to put us under pressure"

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto thinks the accusations of his team cheating around the United States Grand Prix was a mere ploy to increase the pressure on the Italian side.

Graft trial for Syrian President Assad’s uncle opens in Paris

PARIS: The uncle of Syrian President Bashar Assad is going on trial in Paris, accused of illegally using Syrian state funds to build a French real estate empire. Rifaat Assad, a former Syrian vice president and brother to longtime leader Hafez Assad, has lived in Europe since his exile from Syria following a failed coup attempt in the 1980s. Watchdog organizations filed a

Graft trial for Syrian President Assad’s uncle opens in Paris

Brussels: European Union foreign ministers debated Monday how to respond to a controversial agreement between Turkey and Libya that could give Turkey access to a contested economic zone across the Mediterranean Sea. The maritime border deal, endorsed by the Turkish parliament last week, has fueled tensions in Turkey’s long-running dispute with Greece, Cyprus and Egypt over oil

School adds laundry room to help struggling students, combat absences

An Arizona school has added a laundry room to its campus to help underprivileged students who didn’t want to come to school because they didn’t have clean clothes.

Chelsea injury news: Key boost for Lampard vs Lille, but duo ruled out

Blues boss gets mixed news on injury front...

Diamonds for a cause

Are you looking to indulge in something sparkly this holiday season and give back while doing so?

Box Office: ‘Frozen 2’ No. 1 Again with $34.7M; ‘Playmobil’ Flops

“Frozen 2” blanketed multiplexes for the third straight weekend, continuing its reign at No. 1 with $34.7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

3 Healthcare Stocks to Buy and Never Sell

A holding period of forever sounds perfect for these top-tier businesses.

Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup and other big events for cheating over doping

LAUSANNE/MOSCOW: Russia was banned from the world's top sporting events for four years on Monday, a period that includes the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, for tampering with doping-related laboratory data.

Russia banned from major sporting events for four years

Euro 2020 not included in ban which does take in 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup

Russia banned from all major sporting events for four years

Russia are set to miss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after being handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events

2019 Winter Meetings Live Blog: Bids on Cole expected to exceed $300M

Follow along here for the latest news and rumours from the MLB Winter Meetings, including updates from Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca, who are reporting on the scene at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego…

Nakuru MCAs pass bill to promote tourism

The Bill which has been forwarded to Governor Lee Kinyanjui for assent.

Vivo V17 review: Good cameras, slick design but competition is tough

Vivo V17 review: Does Vivo V17 offers great value for its price? We take a look at the new phone with 48MP quad-camera and 32MP front camera.

Beyonce Stuns In Plunging Bodysuit & Waist-Length Braids For Flawless ‘Elle’ Cover – Pics

Beyonce looks gorgeous on the January 2020 cover of 'Elle' magazine!

Tamil Nadu Human Rights Commission seeks report on suicide bid by Salem youth humiliated by cops

The SHRC has sought a report from the Salem Superintendent of Police

HSBC COO to Step Down, Amid Senior Management Changes

There’s been a number of changes to the senior management team at HSBC, which have been made as part of the next phase of the bank’s strategy.

Derby County have been linked with these 12 players ahead of January transfer window

Latest Derby County transfer news | A regularly updated list of all the players linked with a move to Pride Park ahead of the fast-approaching January transfer window

8 tips to help your firstborn adjust to a new sibling

Encourage your child to observe the baby closely with you. Get your older one to describe the baby's actions or watch the baby when sleeping.

Russia, Ukraine leaders agree on cease-fire, prisoner exchange by year's end

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a cease-fire Monday, moving the two countries closer to ending a standoff in the Donbas region.

Election candidate raises hopes of Mossmorran inquiry at Lochgelly debate

Hopes were raised that the Scottish Government had changed its position on an independent inquiry into the impact of flaring at Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife.

Payday lenders have embraced installment loans to evade regulations – but they may be even worse

Use of installment loans has grown dramatically in recent years – all without the regulatory scrutiny that tamped down on abuses in the payday loan market.

Lost your kid at an event? This Sydney couple may have the answer

Youngsters gone wandering at an event or theme park? This Sydney startup is looking to go global with a solution.

EP emir launches ‘ZADK’ Saudi Culinary Academy

In his speech after cutting the ribbon formally inaugurating the academy, Prince Saud said: “The Saudi youth have become an example to be followed in their creativity in many fields. The Saudi citizen is capable of transferring the Kingdom’s culture to the world with professionalism and competence. There are vast opportunities before the Saudi youth with the food sector witnessing considerable development. Investment in this field is promising, provided high quality standards are followed in all aspects."

Volvo S90, V90, And V90 Cross Country Spied Testing Upcoming Refresh

The changes include tweaks to the front fascia, tiny tweaks at the rear, and new taillights. Inside, there are probably infotainment upgrades.

Secret love story between Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin takes place in North Korea

The new tvN drama “Crash Landing on You,” starring seasoned actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, features a secret romance across the border between South and North Korea. The fantasy-romance drama begins as Yoon Se-ri, heiress of a South Korean conglomerate, accidently lands in North Korea while paragliding, and meets Lee Jung-hyuk, a North Korean commissioned officer.  Yoon, played by Son, soon falls in...

Wonder Woman Spinoff? Patty Jenkins Has One 'All Mapped Out'

Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins revealed she developed a spinoff film focused on the DC Extended Universe's Amazons of Themyscira.

Call for more councils to publish details of donations given to councillors

Councils are being criticised for not publishing details of any political donations given to thei...

Taiwan KMT justifies shoving of 'strange auntie' cop

Taiwan KMT blames female police officer's appearance for incurring wrath of lawmaker

Volcano Erupts in New Zealand; 5 Dead, Many Missing

A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moonlike surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot asks Censor Board to take note of opposition to Panipat

The movie is based on the Third Battle of Panipat fought between the Maratha empire and Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali in 1761. Arjun Kapoor plays the role of Sadashiv Rao Bhau, commander of the Maratha army. Bharatpur king Surajmal is shown as having denied help to the Maratha army.

Brave woman fights FGM in Kwale

Rehema Nandito has campaigned against the illegal practice since 2013.

Lookin' for puppy love? Canadian photographer creates 'online dating profiles' for dogs on Instagram to help them get adopted by showcasing their unique personalities

Rachael Rodgers, 36, from Canmore, Alberta, takes dogs from shelters and foster homes and has outdoor photo shoots with them.

Meet Taoheed Bayo, the 21-year-old student from Nigeria designing sneakers for Nike

A Nigerian native, Taoheed Bayo has joined the list of young Africans taking the world by storm after winning a Nike design challenge. An undergraduate student of the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in actuarial science, was among several across the United States chosen to participate in the Nike BY You X Cultivator contest after being informed of...

Vehicle hits shed, comes to rest against tree after crash in Lafayette County, deputies say

One person was injured after a crash where a vehicle hit a shed and tree in Lafayette County, deputies said.

Fighters of the Week

    1. Anthony Joshua: Fought a smart fight, keeping Andy Ruiz at bay with his jab and utterly refusing to let him get inside or get anything going. He certainly took Ruiz more seriously this …

Fintiri swears-in newly elected LG Chairmen in Adamawa

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has sworn in 21 newly elected council chairmen in Adamawa. Speaking at the ceremony on Monday in Yola

Gabe Nandez Reconnects with Ibekelia for New "Scroll" Visual

The final video in support of his debut album.

Scottish football news LIVE: Celtic player 'being monitored by a string of English clubs', Alan Brazil brands Rangers star a 'cheat', latest Betfred Cup Final reaction

The Old Firm met in a bruising encounter on Sunday, with Rangers furious that Celtic's goal wasn't ruled out for offside.

UK Digital Security Platform Smartlands Will Tokenize Own Equity. Offering to be Sold in the US via Broker Dealer

UK based Smartlands will be tokenizing its own equity selling a 3.5% equity stake in the platform, according to a note from the company. Smartlands is a digital

Nicolas Pepe explains changes Freddie Ljungberg has made at Arsenal since Unai Emery sacking

Ljungberg has taken over from the sacked Spaniard on an interim basis and has already stamped his mark on the club according to Pepe

Man who threw tear gas in Wajir gets bail

His three accomplices are still at large.

Amazon Accuses Trump of ‘Improper Pressure’ on JEDI Contract

In a legal complaint, Amazon said that the president attacked the company behind the scenes to harm its C.E.O., Jeff Bezos, “his perceived political enemy.”

US bill on China's Xinjiang violates international law, regional official says

Recent US legislation on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference in China's internal affairs, the governor of the far western region said on Monday, accusing the United States of launching a smear campaign. Tension has flared in recent weeks between China and the United States over issues such as Beijing's treatment of its Uighur Muslim minority and protesters in Hong Kong, complicating prospects for a near-term deal to end a 17-month long trade war.

US bill on China's Xinjiang violates international law, regional official says

Recent US legislation on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference in China's internal affairs, the governor of the far western region said on Monday, accusing the United States of launching a smear campaign.

In Nobel speech, Japanese winner Akira Yoshino says lithium-ion batteries will play key role in achieving sustainable society

Yoshino underscores that the development of the batteries can be linked with that of AI, the “internet of things” and next-generation wireless networks.

Pesticide chlorpyrifos banned by EU

EU member states have voted to ban from the market chlorpyrifos, a pesticide which is toxic to the brain in both its forms, and has been the subject of a long-running Le Monde and EUobserver investigation.

Amazon says Trump’s ‘improper pressure’ doomed Pentagon bid

Amazon says President Donald Trump’s “improper pressure” and behind-the-scenes attacks harmed its chances of winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract. The Pentagon awarded the cloud...

Hollywood Star Anthony Hopkins Says Actors ‘Are Pretty Stupid’

In a conversation with the magazine Interview, the actor who will turn 82 at the end of December, has revealed how he prepared for the role of President Nixon and the text of the shortest prayer in the world, which features strong language.

GOP counsel says both Ukraine, Russia interfered in 2016 U.S. elections

GOP counsel Stephen Castor on Monday said both Russia and Ukraine interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections in his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. 

UPDATED: Fowler out as Buhari appoints new chairman for FIRS

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the exit of Babatunde Fowler as the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

Tom Brady focused more on Patriots' miscues rather than referees

Patriots QB Tom Brady wasn't focused on miscues by the referees as much as on the ones by his own team after Sunday night's loss to the Chiefs.

Tom Brady focused more on Patriots' miscues rather than referees

Patriots QB Tom Brady wasn't focused on miscues by the referees as much as on the ones by his own team after Sunday night's loss to the Chiefs.

BJP, AAP war of words over Azad Mandi fire continues

Union Minister announces probe into accident, demands higher compensation

Land Rover Defender By Overfinch Is A $315,000 One-Off

Overfinch has been modifying Land Rovers and Range Rovers since 1975, but this is one of the tuner's most u...

Randy Rhoads’s Stolen Gear Found In North Hollywood Dumpster

The gear that Ozzy put out a $25k reward on has been recovered.

Lizzo twerked and exposed her thong on the Jumbotron at a Lakers game, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The Grammy-nominated singer wore an oversized black t-shirt dress that had a large cutout in the back. She paired the look with fishnet tights.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

What Is USB4 And Do You Need It?

USB is still one of the most important pieces of technology in the 21st century. They charge your devices, they carry around your folders filled with files you hardly use or look at, and they help to transfer things between devices. But a new USB type is on its way and its going to change everything up. Here's what...

Naseem Shah May be Replaced From Pakistan U-19 WC Squad After Being Named For SL Tests

The ICC U-19 World Cup will clash with the Pakistan vs Bangladesh two-match Test series and three T20 International contest in January.

Lata Mangeshkar’s photos from her recovery go viral as she returns home hale and hearty

After battling with Pneumonia for almost a month, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was discharged from the hospital on Sunday.

ISPA challenges proposed blocking of adult Web content in SA

The body says proposals to block all adult Web content will not protect children.

Second man in Mountlake Terrace pot shop robbery sentenced

Bradford Johnson was sentenced to 12½ years in prison, for holding up employees at gunpoint.

Lenny Bruce From ‘Marvelous Mrs Maisel’ Was a Real Comedian, and His Life Was as Drama-Filled as the Show Depicts

Those arrests? They actually happened.

Significant Digits for Monday, Dec. 9, 2019

You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. Today’s number is 8-feet-2-inches, for the height of Big Bird, the belo…

Tory communities secretary challenged on £16billion spending cuts

The Local Government Association estimates councils have lost almost £16 billion of funding since 2010, equal to 60p in every pound

TM elevates OYO Hotels and Homes experience with Unifi

OYO Malaysia and Telekom Malaysia have jointly announced a commercial and marketing arrangement that will benefit local and foreign travellers. With this partnership, OYO Hotels and Homes guests can stay connected in Malaysia with seamless broadband and entertainment experience powered by Unifi.

Hormel: Great Dividend Grower, But Significantly Overpriced

HRL is a dividend aristocrat, with 50+ consecutive years of annual dividend increases.However, the company posted negative EPS growth in 2019 and analysts expect that trend to continue into 2020.HRL h

Start Forging Your Own Beskar'gam And More Of The Most Metal Toys Of The Week

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, Gizmodo's regular round up of the best things we’ve seen on the internet this week that aren’t Baby Yoda, because we’ve already blogged those. This week, Hot Toys finds another Spider-Man costume to gorgeously replicate, Lego adds to its line of modular buildings, and at last there’s...

Bitcoin Road to $100K: Peter Brandt Explains the When and How

Bitcoin is heading towards the $100,000 mark, according to veteran commodity trader Peter Brandt, who shared his analysis in a new video clip. However,

'A Moment is All it Took'! Deepika Padukone Shares Gripping Chhapaak Teaser, Trailer to be Out Tomorrow

Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak trailer to be out tomorrow - Watch teaser.

WATCH: Rescue operation underway after 700 shacks swept away in Mamelodi flood | Pretoria News

Acting MEC for Social Development Panyaza Lesufi said they are assisting with emergency vehicles, food and blankets

Redmi 8A review: Going top class on a budget

If you are in the market looking for a cost-effective budget phone, go for the Redmi 8A.

Forests bathed in shades of red are an enchanting autumn destination for visitors to Japan

Urabandai in the Fukushima Prefecture is a place that’s become very popular for nature sightseeing - and it’s at its best during autumn.

Zelensky meeting with Macron, Merkel in Paris

The Ukrainian president is expected to meet with his Russian counterpart later today.

Australia's Queensland state will bid for 2032 Olympics

BRISBANE, Australia - Australia's Queensland state will bid to host to the 2032 Olympic Games and Paralympics, state premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told repo

4-yr-old twins free selves, climb to safety after crash

Washington state authorities say 4-year-old twins freed themselves from their car seats and climbed an embankment seeking help following a car crash that killed their father.

Bulls host redemption-seeking Raptors: Preview, start time, and more

Kyle Lowry wants the bull to stop. Toronto has dropped three straight games for the first time in over a year, and a matchup with the young Bulls could be just what the doctor ordered.

Congress Opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, Terms it ‘Unconstitutional’

Congress leader Manish Tewari said the foundation for the two-nation theory was laid in 1935 in Ahmadabad by Savarkar in a Hindu Mahasabha session and not the by Congress.

For a brief moment I forgot this amazing 1975 Pontiac Firebird is a 1975 Pontiac Firebird

I found myself actually considering this Pontiac Firebird. Bring a Trailer: The 400ci L78 V8 reportedly was rebuilt to stock specs in 2015, and the car is said to have accumulated less than 500 mil…

Delhi's Anaj Mandi area fire: Search for missing Bihar teenager ends in morgue

Acquaintances and relatives of the teenager, hailing from Bihar's Samastipur, had been frantically searching for him since Sunday morning, saying he was present inside the ill-fated building.

B&H Green Monday Apple sale takes $250 off 16-inch MacBook Pro, Anker accessories from $15, more

B&H has a Green Monday Apple sale with deals on MacBooks, iPads, and more. You can also score notable discounts on Anker accesories at Amazon today.

Shareholders advised to vote against Richard Baker-led offer for HBC

An influential proxy advisory service is recommending shareholders vote against a takeover offer for Hudson's Bay Co. by a group led by the retailer's executive chairman.

Square Stock Has the Only ‘CEO Bro’ We Can Trust

Because of African demographics and economic realities, the opportunity for first-to-market dominance is too lucrative to pass up for Square stock.

‘Watchmen’ Season 1 Episode 8 Recap: Cal Just Blue Himself

We’ve reached the penultimate episode of Watchmen, which means we actually get some answers. So last week’s episode ended on the biggest twist of the series. That Angela’s husband Cal is actually Doctor Manhattan, […]

Arsenal fans react as Unai Emery linked with vacant Everton job

Everton have reportedly made an approach for Unai Emery and have held a meeting with the Spanish manager in London following his exit from Arsenal – and Gunners fans have predicted Emery to prove a good appointment at Goodison Park. Sky Sports have claimed that Everton have met with Emery and have held talks in […]Unai Emery has been reportedly approached by Everton and has held an informal meeting in London, following his sacking by Arsenal.

In view of multiple protests, entry, exit of Delhi’s 3 metro stations closed

Entry and exit at Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg and Central Secretariat metro stations were closed on Monday.

Watchdog report: FBI’s Russia probe justified, no bias found

A watchdog report on the Russia probe finds no evidence of political bias, despite performance failures, according to a summary obtained by The Associated Press.

Watchdog report: FBI’s Russia probe justified, no bias found

A watchdog report on the Russia probe finds no evidence of political bias, despite performance failures, according to a summary obtained by The Associated Press.

2 4-year-olds escape deadly crash by unhooking seats, climbing to safety

Washington State Patrol says two young girls are alive after they managed to unhook themselves from their booster seats and climb to safety to escape an accident.

Industry-backed campaign encourages gamers to vote

Gamechanger Giveaway offers prizes in effort to increase voter turnout

Meet life-size models of Waipara’s giant penguins

9 December 2019

Allow citizenship, should not permit voting right for next 25 years, Sanjay Raut

Shiva Sena supported the citizenship amendment bill with some stipulations. Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party backs the bill pertaining to the voting rights of the persons included in the bill. He urged in Lok Sabha Amit Shah to allow citizenship to the deserved refugees but should not permit right to vote for the next 25 years.

Bombshell review: Nicole Kidman's all-star Fox News harassment drama flirts with danger

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2K's Cloud Chamber Developing New BioShock Game

Cloud Chamber, a new studio founded by 2K, is currently developing a new installment in the fan-favorite BioShock series.

Ethiopia's internet shutdowns, hate speech bill worries U.N. expert

Ethiopia has shut down the internet nine times in 2019, mostly during national exams and public protests, he said.

Habitual offender caught with country-made pistol

The Shivajinagar police on Saturday arrested a 22-year-old habitual offender for allegedly carrying a country-made pistol and two live cartridges. Based on a tip-off, the police intercepted him near R

Re-signing prop Waller tipped for England duty

Warriors loosehead prop Ethan Waller has described his decision to sign a two-year contract extension as one of the easiest he has had to make.

Pakistan Army Rejects Reports of Joint Border Patrolling with Iran

New Delhi (Sputnik): Pakistan’s public broadcaster, Radio Pakistan and the country’s leading newspaper Dawn, had reported joint patrolling along its border with Iran. Islamabad has started fencing the common border with Iran to de-escalate tensions that arose in the past, due to attacks on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Billie Eilish On Being Snubbed By Fans On Lady Gaga’s Iconic Meat Dress: “I Don’t Even Care! Why Would I?”

Singer Billie Eilish doesn't care what people think of her response to singer Lady Gaga's infamous meat dress.Gaga wore the elaborate garment, formed from cuts of red meat, to the 2010 Video Music A

Debt profile: MAN raises concerns over Nigeria’s rising figures

Manufacturers in Nigeria have disclosed that President Buhari's request for more loan to fund the 2020 budget is a serious source of concern.

NSE asks investors to be careful in executing PoA with stock brokers

The latest communication comes against the backdrop of Karvy Stock Broking Ltd unauthorisedly transferring securities worth Rs 2,300 crore of more than 95,000 clients, into its account

Jorge Masvidal just set his retirement date, isn’t leaving without UFC belt

Jorge Masvidal just set his retirement date and refuses to leave UFC without winning the welterweight title, but also wants the biggest paydays possible.

Manager flies into London – Arsenal and Everton pushed forward as possibilities

Duncan Ferguson was appointed Everton’s caretaker manager following Marco Silva’s dismissal and helped the Toffees clinch a 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Saturday. On December 4th, we covered claims made by Marca that Everton are interested in Marcelino, and Arsenal have also been repeatedly linked. The Spaniard is without a job since he was relieved

Led by ‘Marriage Story,’ Netflix dominates Golden Globe noms

The press association again fielded an all-male directing category.

New BioShock game confirmed as 2K opens new studio Cloud Chamber

There's going to be a brand new game in the BioShock series, 2K has confirmed. The next game is early in development at a brand new studio opened by the publisher called Cloud Chamber, which will have

The best online deals and sales happening now

We rounded up the 10 best sales and deals happening online today, with savings on the Nintendo Switch, Adidas sneakers and clothing, home goods at Target, and Anker charging accessories.

Google Calendar adds the ability to move events between calendars

Managing multiple calendars just got easier, thanks to the new ability to move events between calendars which is rolling out to the Google Calendar app on Android.

House Judiciary Committee holds hearing on impeachment evidence: Live updates

The House Judiciary Committee is holding an impeachment hearing Monday where committee lawyers are presenting evidence in the case, as Democrats begin to draft articles of impeachment against President Trump at the direction of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

'You guys are based in California, not Ukraine, right?' — an analyst mocked Trump's CrowdStrike conspiracy on the firm's earnings call

An analyst mocked Donald Trump's false claim that CrowdStrike is a Ukrainian company, during the American cybersecurity firm's latest earnings c...

Mudslides strand hundreds of tourists in New Zealand town

Authorities said road access to Franz Josef is not likely to be restored until Friday.

Randeep Hooda On #BoycottPanipat Row: “To Glorify One Community, One Doesn’t Need To Show Others Down”

Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer period drama Panipat released last Friday. The controversies that had surrounded the film pre-release just intensified post-release and we saw a certain section ge

Meet the real-life 'hot priest': Married vicar's rugged good looks wins him 116,500 Instagram followers and comparisons with Fleabag hunk Andrew Scott

Rev Chris Lee (pictured), 36, from London, posts '60-second sermons' to his 116,500 fans. The married father of two is adamant they follow him for the power of the gospels and not due to his looks.

Merger Arbitrage Mondays - Thoma Bravo's Acquisition Of Instructure Includes A Go-Shop Provision

Merger activity increased with five new deals announced.The acquisition of Audentes Therapeutics by Astellas Pharma.The acquisition of AK Steel Holding Corporation by Cleveland-Cliffs.

UP Cabinet approves Zurich Airport International as developer for Jewar airport

The Swiss firm had on November 29 emerged as the highest bidder to develop the Jewar airport on the outskirts of Delhi

Corrie's Lucy-Jo Hudson says co-parenting with ex Alan Halsall 'can be difficult'

Coronation Street's Lucy-Jo Hudson and Alan Halsall have split, but continue to co parent together, and Lucy says it's not easy

Former Corrie star Lucy-Jo Hudson says co-parenting with ex-husband Alan Halsall is 'difficult'

She's currently expecting a baby with her new man

Tinashe Dances In The Streets Of Tokyo For "Save Room For Us" Video

Stream Tinashe's 'Songs For You' visual. Tinashe dropped off her latest album Songs For You just last month that came equipped with 15 songs and features by 6LACK and G-Eazy. The offering was an independent release by Tinashe following her drop from RCA records and seemingly was a bit of a redemptio...

Top headlines: SBI's MCLR rate cut, Lodha India's richest realtor and more

This is the eighth cut in MCLR in this financial year and follows a 5 bps reduction last month

QLDC to consider new governance process for QAC SOI

To shift the contentious QLD Airport focus to critical work which will need to take place over the next three months the Council is seeking to adopt an entirely new process around influencing the Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) Statement of Intent (SOI) outcomes.

IIT-Madras placements: 184 firms offer 831 jobs

The top recruiters during 2019-20 include Micron Technology India Operations with 31 offers ; Intel (20); Microsoft India (19) and Tata Consultancy Services (16).

‘Has been outstanding’ – BBC pundit singles out Liverpool stalwart for praise after latest win

Another vital shift from Reds ace...

A2 Milk chief executive resigns

More than a billion dollars has wiped off the value of New Zealand's biggest company this morning following the surprise resignation of A2 Milk's chief executive. In a market announcement, Jayne Hrdlicka said she had not anticipated the amount of travel involved when she took up the role 18 months ago. Jayne Hrdlicka would be replaced by the former chief executive Geoff Babidge, while the company began a global search for her replacement. The company, which is dual listed in New Zealand and Australia, opened sharply lower at the open this morning, wiping more than a billion dollars off its market value. The shares were trading about $14.30 in the first 15 minutes of trading, from $15.17 on Friday, with a market value of $10.52 billion, compared with $11.63b on Friday.

'We demand proof, not promises': Papuans urge Jokowi to bring justice to Paniai tragedy

Five people, including four high school students, were allegedly shot and killed by Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers on Dec. 8, 2014, during a protest in Paniai.

Liverpool vs Leicester: How the Premier League top two compare... and is there cause for Leicester optimism in title chase?

Leicester have pulled six points clear of Manchester City and have the best goal difference in the Premier League after eight consecutive wins.

The Battle Over New York Fashion Week Continues, as IMG Files Suit Against Fashion Week, Inc.

Behind the scenes of the bi-annual New York Fashion Week shows, which play host to the offerings of esteemed brands like Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs, and Proenza Schouler to an array of exciting younger names, an ugly legal battle has been underway. For a half-a-decade, an escalating fight over t

Owaisi tears copy of Citizenship Amendment Bill , says it aims to make Muslims ‘stateless’

Owaisi’s act invites sharp reactions from treasury benches which described his act an ‘insult’ to Parliament.

Even light to moderate alcohol consumption can increase cancer risk

In a study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks.

Manchester coroner considers bullying claims in death of Somali schoolgirl

Twelve-year-old Shukri Abdi drowned in June in the River Irwell in Bury, Lancashire

‘Cabinet sub-committee willsubmit report on PPAs soon’

41 were signed with terms in favour of IPPs, says Buggana

Salzburg vs Liverpool - Predicted Lineups and Betting Tips - Champions League 2019/20

Salzburg vs Liverpool - Predicted Lineups and Betting Tips - Champions League 2019/20

Crowe, Blanchett, Kidman score Golden Globe nods

Crowe, who has not had a major Hollywood awards nod for more than a decade, was nominated for portraying controversial Fox News boss Roger Ailes in The Loudest Voice.

Govts agree on national API standards

To keep IT systems interoperable.

Meizu PRO 6 Plus Received Flyme 8.0 Stable - Gizchina.com

On December 8th (yesterday), the Meizu PRO 6 Plus finally received the Flyme 8.0 stable version system update. With the update, Meizu's PRO 6 Plus gets..

MIHAN tiger to be captured: Maharashtra Forest Department

“We had sought permission to tranquilise and capture the tiger, which has been granted by Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) Nitin Kakodkar,” said Prabhunath Shukla, Nagpur Deputy Chief Conservator of Forest.

Russian Malware Kingpin Named as Head of “Evil Corp” by NCA, FBI

Evil Corp's malware kingpin drives a Lamborghini with the number plate "Thief" – working from the basements of Moscow cafes to fleece victims globally.

Amazon is diving ever deeper into healthcare 

Amazon is showing an increased interest in healthcare and health-related technology. The latest news is with Amazon announcing it has launched a speech recognition tool for doctors.

T-Mobile, Sprint head to court to defend merger

Attorneys general from more than a dozen states are flexing their legal muscles in a landmark trial that could block T-Mobile's $26 billion merger with Sprint.

Blackout: BVB’s All Black Kit Causes Social Media Frenzy

Borussia Dortmund sent shockwaves through the footballing fraternity when they debuted their 110th anniversary ‘Blackout kit’

Disney Plus is live: sign up here for cheap and start streaming

Everything you need to know about Disney Plus, including price, movies, shows, channels and best deals

Elder Scrolls Legends development put on hold

Elder Scrolls Legends development has been placed on hold, Bethesda said of its card-based title. Find out more inside.

Rev. Obofour hints to name TMA officials who took bribe from him

The leader and founder of Anointed Palace Chapel Rev. Obofour has hinted that he will in the coming days list the name of some corrupt officia

Agent of ex-Liverpool forward Duncan banned and fined for social media posts

Saif Rubie made headlines earlier this year, accusing the club of blocking his client’s transfer.

Agent of ex-Liverpool forward Bobby Duncan banned and fined £10,000 for social media posts

Agent Saif Rubie made the headlines earlier this year with comments made on social media and the FA has now suspended him for six weeks.

Suraj Narredu — shining bright in the racing firmament

Suraj, fond of riding since childhood, finished his apprenticeship in a record time of seven months to become a full-time jockey

Stay ahead of your competitors with these tips

You will only achieve success if you run your business on your own terms, and not fall prey to chasing after rivals in your industry.

Mikel Arteta 'first choice for Arsenal job'

Arsenal reportedly identify Manchester City assistant Mikel Arteta as their priority target to replace Unai Emery.

The HUAWEI Y9s with 48MP AI Triple Camera and Stunning Design is now available for Pre-Order

HUAWEI Y9s uses a glass-made back panel to fully exploit the charms of craftsmanship and aesthetics. The dazzling back panel is crafted with nano-texture

Student leaders’ tour plan draws flak

Govt. initiative to reform campus politics by taking elected student leaders to Cardiff varsity

‘Gamified learning’: Game-based pilot for young farmers launched

A gaming pilot programme to raise co-operative awareness among young farmers through "gamified learning" resources .

Jokowi appoints Rudiantara as PLN president director: Luhut

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has named former Communications and Information Minister Rudiantara as the new president director of state-owned utility company PLN, says an official close to the President.

Welsh rugby's winners and losers as Welsh teen nicknamed 'Speedy' dazzles in Champions Cup while coach masterminds former club's painful defeat

Here are the winners and losers from a busy weekend

Maguire says top four in sight for improving Manchester United

Football News: Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Prem

Maguire says top four in sight for improving Manchester United

Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the EPL table.

[OPINION] Dancing onstage while on the autism spectrum

Sometimes, I do odd stuff such as stomping my feet loudly or rubbing my hands to combat my nervousness. I wish that one day, I get to really control this stage fright and rediscover my talents anew.

Burnley supporter, 13, ejected from Spurs stadium for alleged racist gesture

Burnley have confirmed that a 13-year-old supporter was ejected from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following an alleged racist gesture towards Son Heung-min

The first episode of Crisis On Infinite Earths warped the Arrowverse with tragedy

A farewell to a pillar of TV’s DC universe

Man faces trial over death of boy in hit-and-run outside school

Harley Watson died in hospital after a vehicle ploughed into children who were leaving Debden Park High School in Loughton on December 2.

WADA imposes four year ban on Russia over doping data manipulation

Russia was banned from all sporting competitions including the Tokyo 2020 on Monday after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruled to punish the country for manipulating laboratory data, the Russian TASS news agency reported. 

4 AM Wake-Up Call

Right off the bat, we saw an almost 850-point drop in the Dow Jones from Black Friday until Tuesday as President Trump was quoted as saying that he saw the chances of a trade deal lessening.The tariff

Study finds broadcast coverage of the UK election has aligned 'most closely' with Boris Johnson's agenda, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The study's authors found that "in proportional terms, TV coverage has therefore tended to align most closely with the Conservatives' Brexit agenda.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

Did Ford Make A Mistake Killing America's Focus?

The Ford Focus Active was going to be the last variant of the Focus available on the US market, but the Tru...

Tata Altroz first drive review

This is by far Tata’s best vehicle yet with the potential to take the fight to its rivals.

Sri Lanka arrives for first test in a decade in Pakistan

Islamabad - Sri Lanka's cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Monday to play two-test series that will be the first test in Pakistan in over a decade.

Sri Lanka team arrives in Islamabad ahead of Test series

The first match of the series is set to begin in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

Saving mynah

Queen Cassowary spoke to the gathering of the urgent need to save the Balinese mynah.

2 4-year-olds escape deadly crash by unhooking seats, climbing to safety

Washington State Patrol says two young girls are alive after they managed to unhook themselves from their booster seats and climb to safety to escape an accident.

I Fell In Love With James Gardiner Because Of His “Sexy Big Eyes” But He Has Too Many Women – Edwina Mensah

Known for his great looks and excellent acting, James Gardiner has won the hearts of many Ladies in Ghana. Another one of his admirers is budding actress Edwina Mensah. Speaking in a recent interview on DGN TV,  Edwina Mensah alleged that although she is smitten with James, she can’t have a relationship with him because […]

It was vintage Malcolm Turnbull on Q&A as Tony Jones bowed out

The show was a fitting nostalgia trip for Tony Jones and the show’s creator Peter McEvoy on their last run on the Q&A paddock.

FG: All agencies, ministries must publish details of financial activities daily

The federal government has directed that all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) must publish a daily statement of their financial activities

Box Office Verdict 2019 | Films That Failed To Attract The Audience

Box office verdict 2019 of the films that failed at the box office. Here is a list of four films that are 2019's biggest flops. Read more find out those films.

Perthshire villagers rally round to save Christmas lights after vandals wreck them

The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Kennoway despite vandals wrecking the village's festive lights.

Fleabag and Olivia Colman snare Golden Globes nominations

Only moments ago, nominees for the 77th Golden Globes Awards were announced. Awards prognosticators got a few surprises: Cate Blanchett scored a nod for the lit

Kalvin Phillips set for Leeds return against Hull

Phillips sat out Leeds’ win at Huddersfield on Saturday through suspension.

Kalvin Phillips set for Leeds return against Hull

Phillips sat out Leeds’ win at Huddersfield on Saturday through suspension.

Kalvin Phillips set for Leeds return against Hull

Phillips sat out Leeds’ win at Huddersfield on Saturday through suspension.

Fishshack owner to sell restaurants in rescue deal

Financial woes forced chain to seek court protection from creditors in August

Anthony Joshua says Islam plays huge role in his life after beating Ruiz

British professional boxer Anthony Joshua has admitted that Islam has played a big role in his boxing career after beating Mexican-American opponent Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia.

Pusha T Reveals He & His Wife Are Expecting 1st Child

He's not hiding this one.

How Celtic beat Rangers to win the Betfred Cup and the Steven Gerrard error that handed them victory

They were second best for most of the game but Neil Lennon's side got the job done.

Steam-driven volcanic eruptions difficult to predict, poorly understood

The sudden hydrothermal eruption at White Island in New Zealand was short-lived but produced an ash plume that rose nearly two miles above the vent.

Troops rescue 31 women, children from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

Army says its troops have rescued 31 persons comprising 14 women and 17 children at Mantari, Malam Masari and Gabchari Villages in Bama Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno.

10 of 31 local authorities publish political donations given to councillors

Fingal and South Dublin County Councils are the most transparent in the country, while Kerry and Westmeath are the worst performing.

OPM gives 28,000 kgs of rice to elderly women, persons living with HIV/AIDs in Gulu