The US Interior Department said on Friday it has temporarily closed the Washington Monument because of a shortage of staff due to quarantines following a recent visit by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, who is infected with the coronavirus. “As we do in all circumstances when an employee attests to having […]
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Possession stats are like overcooked meat, says Spurs boss Mourinho
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has brushed off criticism of his side’s conservative playing style in the aftermath of Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat by Liverpool, saying there is too much emphasis on meaningless possession statistics. Spurs had just 24 percent of the ball and 19 passes in the final third compared […]
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Poorer nations to get virus vaccine early next year: WHO
Poorer countries will begin to receive coronavirus vaccination doses early next year from a facility created to ensure fair access, the World Health Organization and its partners said Friday. Almost two billion doses of candidate vaccines have been secured for the Covax facility, run by the WHO along with the […]
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BJP’s Babul Supriyo says entry shouldn’t be open to all
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in the state said TMC rebels may not be welcome in the party, days after several Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLAs quit the party. “What my top bosses decide is a different thing but I will try my very best with all my might & honesty […]
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Simple rum cake recipe for Christmas will make you the star baker of your family
The weekend before Christmas is here and can you think of a better time to wear your baker’s hat and make a rum cake for the family get-together? Christmas is that time of the year, when everyone comes together, prepare yummy meals and binge on them together. Things have not […]
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Teenager Moukoko becomes Bundesliga youngest goal scorer record but Union beat
Youssoufa Moukoko became the Bundesliga’s youngest ever goal-scorer on Friday but couldn’t prevent Borussia Dortmund losing at Union Berlin 2-1. Moukoko, aged 16 years, 28 days, equalized with a fierce strike on the hour-mark for his first goal in his sixth league appearance and on his second start under new […]
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3 million users hit by malware infected Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge browser extensions
Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome extensions that contained malware have been downloaded by around three million people, as per a report by Avast. Avast researchers have said that they managed to identify around 28 extensions on Chrome and Edge that were infected with malware. In most cases, these add-ons (the […]
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Railways passenger revenue down by 87% compared to last year, says chairman
Indian Railways’ revenue from the passenger segment is down by 87% compared to last year on account of regular passenger trains being suspended due to Covid 19, railway board chairman and CEO VK Yadav said on Friday. The passenger revenue of the national carrier fell from ₹53,000 crore in the […]
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Emmanuel Macron blames his Covid-19 on negligence, bad luck
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday blamed his Covid-19 on a combination of negligence and bad luck, urging his compatriots to stay safe as critics called out slip-ups in his behavior to prevent infection, from a close-quarters handshake to repeated big-group meals over the past week. In what looked like […]
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Here is your horoscope for 19 Dec 2020
Aries Saturn moved into your solar eleventh house on the 17th, and now Jupiter follows suit today, dear Aries. You’re entering a new long-term trend in which you are less concerned about public image and more interested in long-term happiness goals. Ideally, you’ve accomplished some pretty big things and now […]
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Uttarakhand CM asks officials to ensure necessary preparation for COVID-19 vaccination
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Friday instructed all district magistrates to ensure necessary preparation to start COVID vaccination on time in the state. An official release said the Chief Minister reviewed the arrangements related to prevention of COVID-19 infection through video conferencing. He gave instructions for fixing the priorities and ensuring a complete […]
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Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems
Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it found malicious software in its systems related to a massive hacking campaign disclosed by U.S. officials this week, adding a top technology target to a growing list of attacked government agencies. The Redmond, Washington company is a user of Orion, the widely deployed networking management software […]
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Coca-Cola to cut 2,200 jobs worldwide amid Covid challenges
Coca-Cola Co. is cutting 2,200 jobs worldwide, including 1,200 in the US, as the soda maker deepens its restructuring efforts amid ongoing shutdowns of soft-drink friendly venues like movie theaters, bars and stadiums. The reductions, totaling 2.5% of the company’s total workforce, involve a combination of voluntary buyouts and layoffs, […]
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Singapore based shoe-label Pazzion launched on Amazon India
Singapore’s fashionable and premium shoe-label Pazzion, known for its chic collection and modish yet comfy shoes for women, has been launched on the e-commerce giant Amazon India. The launch, which took place on 11 December 2020, will enable the trendiest shoe brand to reach over millions of fashion-conscious women in […]
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UK slavery museum criticised for ‘dehumanising’ sex trafficking exhibition
Britain’s International Slavery Museum is facing a backlash over a “dehumanising” exhibition on human trafficking in the porn industry, which features an image of a naked woman with tape over her mouth and abusive comments plastered on her body. The museum in England’s northern city of Liverpool has come under […]