Новости за 07.05.2020

A recent study shows that people are more likely to opt for non-alcoholic drinks if more of them are available than alcoholic drinks.

Operators of BRT in Lagos have said that it is impossible to break-even with the new transport guidelines mandating high-capacity buses to carry 20 passengers.

“With this decision, the parliament is committed to resolutely combating every form of antisemitism as it emerges."

Tuesday was sunny with gusty wind, while Wednesday was mostly sunny to partly cloudy and relatively pleasant. It stayed clear to partly cloudy overnight with a full moon overhead. Clouds are increasing this morning with light breezes. Highs will be cooler going forward and rain gradually develops. Expect light showers in spots by midday, but […]

Restaurants and bars are crowded, public transportation is buzzing and students are preparing to return to school as South Korea loosens coronavirus restrictions. But U.S. Forces Korea says not yet for the military community.

In this opinion article, Accenture in South Africa CEO Vukani Mngxati argues that South Africa needs to isolate the innovation gene and replicate it in all endeavours and in all sectors of society to create value. He also further unpacks the findings of Accenture’s latest Innovation Maturity Index in the attached video interview with Engineering News & Mining Weekly editor and writer Terence Creamer.

Last Saturday, around noon, I was on our front lawn in North Baltimore, waiting for my son to make our daily foray to the only Starbucks open in the area—this one inside Lower Charles Village’s Safeway; why Starbucks franchises were closed for so long is beyond me, while Dunkin’ Donuts and independent luncheonettes remained open—when I saw the Navy’s Blue Angels and Air Force’s Thunderbirds fly over our part of town. It was pretty cool—I like such a demonstration, same with fireworks—but it was... Читать дальше...

A reader writes on whether mandatory masks will have an effect on smokers positioning habits

Seven workers fell ill after inhaling some poisonous gas at a paper mill in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred at Shakti Paper Mill in Tetla village, where the victims were cleaning an open tank on Wednesday evening, Raigarh superintendent of police Santosh Singh told PTI. However, the factory owner did not inform the administration about the incident, which only came to light after the hospital authorities alerted the police, he said. The mill had... Читать дальше...

Prasa estimates revenue losses for the year of R757 million, due to the impact of the lockdown.

In Azerbaijan, the public, with surprise and indignation, accepted information about the actual secret conspiracy between official Baku and the unrecognized leadership of the Karabakh separatists on the construction of a bridge over the Araks (Araz) river. The bridge connected the shores of Iran and the occupied zone in the Jabrail region, since in 1992-93 the Armenian army went to the banks of the Araks River and entrenched there. Thus, having signed an agreement with Iran on the ...

All three major powers failed to handle the pandemic correctly. The consequences will play out over years to come.

The child model and budding film director has zeroed in on updating her social networks during the pandemic-induced lockdown as she is staying at her California estate. Some posts apparently cause more questions than awe among her 22 million-strong army of subscribers.

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Today Kate Middleton made a surprise appearance on This Morning to launch an exciting new project. Launching in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery, the Hold Still project encourages people from all over the U.K. to submit a photographic portrait that they have captured during the pandemic. 100 pictures will then be selected to be […]

Tax cuts are the GOP’s all-purpose remedy. Even for the coronavirus.

Hyundai has resumed operations its Chennai plant and will start manufacturing cars on May 8, a top company official said on Thursday.

In a story about the challenges of communication, the characters in Normal People often find solace in reading

With the global apparel industry starting to feel the effects of factory shutdowns and retail store closures in March due to the outbreak of coronavirus, US apparel imports saw a double-digit drop on the month prior, with its largest supplier China recording the steepest fall at 53%.

Julio Rodriguez had a 2011 to remember, as the then-21-year-old pitcher paced all of Minor League Baseball with 16 wins. On May 7, the right-hander wo... - FSL Clearwater Threshers

If Major League Baseball ends up having a season, it’ll be shorter than usual. For some players who have a shot at making it to the Hall of Fame, that’s a problem.

BRUSSELS is calling for people to fly EU flags out of their windows to mark Europe Day on Saturday.

The winner will be announced during an online ceremony in July.