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Masks slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2 by reducing how much infected people spray the virus into the environment around them when they cough or talk. Evidence from laboratory experiments, hospitals and whole countries show that masks work, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends face coverings for the U.S. public. With all this evidence, mask wearing has become the norm in many places.

The agency reviewed India’s monetary and fiscal policy frameworks which have guided policymaking during the last five years, pointing out a lack of coordination between the pursuits of fiscal and monetary authorities to ensure desirable growth and inflation outcomes.

Sugar prices at all level ruled steady as demand-supply remained at par amid need-based volume. At the Vashi wholesale market, prices were fluctuating

The National Lottery and RTÉ have announced that Saturday night game show Winning Streak will not be back this Autumn on RTÉ One due to "ongoing restrictions related to Covid-19".

Even the Baltic countries are against Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. This is due to the fact that the West is constantly cutting aid to Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. Political scientist Rostislav Ishchenko said this. So he commented on the recent statement of Volodymyr Zelensky that not all EU members want to see Ukraine […]

Fire is a natural element of many landscapes of the American West. It provides periodic ecological resets, infuses the soil with nutrients, allows the growth of new vegetation, and rejuvenates the habitats of fire-dependent animals and plants. Influenced by timber-industry interests and their questionable forest science, the past century of government-backed fire suppression, especially on the public wild estate that covers so much of the western United States, has yielded poor results.

SOFTWARE services firm Unily, whose digital workplace technology keeps companies and their employees connected wherever they may be, is set to create more jobs and expand internationally.

CNN's John Avlon looks at some of the contradicting claims President Trump made during his speech at the Republican National Convention.

Jamie Carragher would ‘love’ to see Lionel Messi in the Premier League (Pictures: Getty) Jamie Carragher insists he would ‘love’ to see Lionel Messi in the Premier League but has ruled out the chances of the Barcelona super...

"A man arrives at an unknown home with an unknown agenda." As seemingly inconsequential moments keep adding up, this suspenseful piece written and directed by Robert Broadhurst feels all too timely. The title is a reference to the Ambrose Bierce story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," which was the basis for the French film […]

PARIS, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- World Athletics on Friday announced further changes to the 2020 Diamond League calendar, with the second meeting in China postponed until 2021.

State is spending ₹ 450 crore annually on medicine for seven such hospitals and 113 clinics, says Shivaram Hebbar

BANGKOK, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday told the media that he has agreed to assist the country's domestic low-cost airlines in their survival as air restrictio

Berlin’s Charité hospital said it was too early to predict long-term effects “due to the severity of the patient’s poisoning.”

Malta coach Devis Mangia has named a 25-man squad for the UEFA Nations League matches against Faroe Islands and Latvia. The national team kick off their campaign with an away match against the Faroe Islands on September 3 followed by a home match against Latvia on September 6 with both games being played behind closed doors. Continue reading this article on Sports Desk, the new sports website by Times of Malta

Uttar Pradesh recorded 77 more Covid-19 fatalities on Friday, taking the death toll to 3,294, while 5,447 new cases pushed the infection tally to 2,13,824 in the state, officials said

The go-anywhere 'Ragnar' has the most advanced ice-class hull in yachting, but with a stylized, wood interior that looks like a medieval castle.

HONOLULU (AP) - Some recent law school graduates in Hawaii have said they fear being infected with the coronavirus during the state bar exam.

‘Obnoxious’ to place burden on States, says CPI(M)

You might finally be able to text the friends you pretend to have while watching YouTube on your iPad and iPhone devices. Google has seemingly begun testing picture-in-picture as part of the latest update to the YouTube app for iOS, as reported by users on Twitter and corroborated by 9to5Mac. It appears the company has opted for a gradual rollout as only select users have access to it for now — it also doesn’t work for every video. Here’s what it looks like: Picture in Picture working on iPadOS with the YouTube app. Читать дальше...

Kate Middleton, 38, has praised five-year-old Tony Hudgell, from Kent, for his fundraising efforts - after he walked six miles in 30 days and raised £1m for hospital that saved his life

Results of COVID-19 test done in Ariyalur district will henceforth be available online. The initiative is an attempt to ensure that patients do not ha