Letter from the Editor: Keeping hope
The past few weeks have been immensely challenging. Every single one of us has been affected by COVID-19 in some…
Tiny air-borne particles may bring the new coronavirus
A study in Wuhan, China, detected genetic material of the new coronavirus in airborne suspensions, or aerosols, in hospitals and…
Loss of smell might recommend milder COVID-19, study finds
New research suggests that loss of smell as a symptom of COVID-19 may indicate a mild case of the disease.Share…
Federal deficit could top $252 billion, says budget officer | CBC News
Parliament's budget watchdog says that it's likely the federal deficit for the year will hit $252.1 billion as a result…
Excitement, caution follows upbeat news about trial of antiviral drug for COVID-19
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Canadian military helicopter crashes during NATO operations near Greece | CBC News
One Canadian military member is dead and five others are missing after a helicopter serving with a NATO naval task…
CBC News confirms identity of one victim in Cyclone helicopter crash | CBC News
A young Nova Scotia naval officer, Sub.-Lt. Abbigail Cowbrough, is the first known casualty after a Canadian military helicopter crashed…
Garry Monckton ‘remarkable in so many ways’ | COVID-19 Lives Remembered
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Fed: Main Street program expanded to diverse set of brand-new companies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve expanded its Main Street lending program to be sure it captured larger firms that…
Coronavirus death of pregnant lady in federal jail prompts outrage in Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats condemned the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for its treatment of a 30-year-old incarcerated pregnant…
U.S. states come to grips with resuming as infection forces millions more out of work claims
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than two dozen U.S. states moved ahead with plans to relax restrictions on business and…
Macy’s resuming 68 stores, targets all within six weeks as U.S. restrictions loosen
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Macy’s Inc plans to reopen 68 U.S. stores on Monday in states that have loosened coronavirus…
S&P 500, Dow slip after grim unemployed claims information
(Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Dow Jones indexes dipped on Thursday as a grim U.S. jobless claims report took…
Fed to broaden reach of ‘Main Street’ loaning program
FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve seal is seen during Chairman Jerome Powell news conference following the two-day meeting of the…
Millions of Americans continue to seek jobless benefits; consumer spending tanks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Millions more Americans filed claims for unemployment benefits last week, suggesting that layoffs were spreading to industries…
China says it has no interest in meddling in U.S. election
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has no interest in interfering in the U.S. presidential election, it said on Thursday, after U.S.…
Moxie Is the Robot Pal You Dreamed of as a Kid
It’s hard to imagine anything less personable than a vacuum cleaner—until you give it a mind of its own. Almost…
The Cubicle Is Back. Blame (or Thank) the Coronavirus
The cubicle is making a comeback. As thousands of companies contemplate restarting operations, executives are weighing how best to reconfigure…
3 Things to Consider Before Signing Up for a Free Trial
Who knew everything from yoga memberships to primetime TV to audiobooks for kids could be so cheap? They’re not, really.…
27 Days in Tokyo Bay: What Happened on the Diamond Princess
Before dawn on the 5th of February, Captain Gennaro Arma sipped espresso in his tidy office, wondering how bad the…
Tesla Posts Another Profit as Musk Slams Virus Restrictions
Tesla on Wednesday reported its third consecutive quarterly profit, defying the projections of analysts who had expected the Covid-19 pandemic…
Eurozone economy shrinks at record rate
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A pharmacist in France puts up a sign reading 'protective facemasks are available' The…
Captain Tom celebrates 100th birthday
The war veteran who has raised millions for the NHS has celebrated his 100th birthday in style, with tributes have…
Bollywood’s romantic hero Rishi Kapoor passes away
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionRishi Kapoor: Bollywood's 'evergreen romantic' hero diesBollywood actor Rishi Kapoor, famed for…
New york city funeral house puts remains in trucks
Image copyright Reuters Image caption The funeral home was using rented trucks to store bodies, officials say Dozens of bodies…
Trump says China wants him to lose re-election
Image copyright Reuters US President Donald Trump has said China "will do anything they can" to make him lose his…
Oman orders firing of expats from state sector companies
The late Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said al-Said, who launched “Omanisation” campaign. File | Photo Credit: AP Sources, however,…
Approach ICMR, SC tells NGO on use of 2 drugs for COVID-19 patients
A chemist displays hydroxychloroquine tablets in New Delhi, on Thursday, April 9. | Photo Credit: AP The NGO had drawn…
As Punjab relaxes curfew, confusion prevails among shopowners sans clear directions
After Punjab permitted opening of shops in a staggered way on rotation for four hours every morning from April 30,…
Minor fire at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota
Google Maps image locates the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The accident occurred at SHAR’s Solid Propellant Plant in…
Maharashtra govt concerns rigorous orders to medical facilities treating COVID-19 clients
Work in full swing of thousand bed capacity quarantine center for COVID-19 patients at MMRDA ground in Bandra Kurla Complex…
Apprehended Aboriginal older says neighborhoods in coronavirus lockdown can’t access essentials
Frustrations over coronavirus lockdowns in South Australian Aboriginal communities have boiled over with the arrest of a protesting elder.Key points:Four…
Here’s what to do with phony art in Animal Crossing New Horizons
A guide for what to do with the fake art sold to you by the nefarious Redd in Animal Crossing…
OLED kingpin Samsung could use Chinese OLED screens in Galaxy S30
Samsung’s Galaxy flagships have traditionally been fitted with OLED screens made by Samsung Display, and the arrangement has paid off…
Google reports ~ 50%drop in trick-to-click & phishing advertisements in 2015, has COVID-19 task force
The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating many existing problems in society, especially those dealing with cybersecurity. Google today talked about efforts…
Google, Apple introduce very first API of Coronavirus contact tracing: Know details
The API has been released for developers Apple and Google on Wednesday released the very first version of their exposure…
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla revealed, trailer release today
Called Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the next game is set in the times of the Vikings. The next Assassin’s Creed game…
Nokia 1 Plus is now getting the upgrade to Android 10 (Go Edition)
HMD Global, maker of Nokia branded smartphones, has been on a software update roll recently, sending out Android 10 to…
PM Modi discusses strategies to promote investment, boost economy
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a comprehensive meeting to discuss various strategies to attract more foreign…
Covid-19: Gurugram administration issues additional restrictions on cross-border movement from May 1
A policeman checking pass of a commuter at Delhi-Gurugram border to control the movement of vehicles during co...Read MoreGURUGRAM: The…
Rishi Kapoor’s daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shares throwback pictures of the actor; writes ‘wish I coul
Rishi Kapoor passed away today at 8:45 am in a hospital in Mumbai. The star fought a long battle with…
PM Modi’s appeal soars amid India’s Covid battle
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to the country's surging coronavirus epidemic may help him walk away unscathed from…
Rishi Kapoor dies at 67 after a long fight with Cancer
Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last today, at the age of 67. The popular actor had been unwell…
New York City teacher dies from COVID-19 after she was denied tests, family says
A beloved Brooklyn schoolteacher died from complications of COVID-19 after she was initially denied coronavirus tests, her family said.Bushwick Ascend…
The devil’s in the detail for junk debt financiers dealing with coronavirus defaults
LONDON (Reuters) - Before the coronavirus, investors hungry for returns piled into risky corporate loans and bonds with precious little…
As Lebanon’s crisis deepens, politicians trade blame
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese politicians who have led their country into financial disaster are squabbling over who is to blame,…
Exclusive: Trump states reject polls revealing Biden leading presidential race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday he does not believe opinion polls that show his likely…
Millions of Americans likely applied for unemployed benefits last week though wave is stabilizing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Millions more Americans likely filed claims for unemployment benefits last week, but the tide appears to be…
Florida relocates to alleviate coronavirus lockdown as promising treatment emerges
MIAMI (Reuters) - The governor of Florida, among the last to lock down his state against the U.S. coronavirus outbreak,…