Coronavirus has become a “get out of jail” card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it’s not a matter of if but when the deadly illness sweeps through tightly packed populations behind bars. Among those pleading for compassionate release […]
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Constantly feeling sleep deprived? Blame it on your smartphone, here’s why
A whopping 92 per cent Indians check their phones just before going to sleep, said a study on Tuesday which revealed that digital services have emerged as a major sleep disruptor, adversely affecting the health of people. Of the 50,000 responses collected for the study, 54 per cent said they indulged […]
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Greece’s reliance on tourism is a weakness in the Corona Age
Just as Greeks are emerging from a decade-long crisis that cost the country a quarter of its output, the impact of the coronavirus on the vital tourism sector threatens to deprive them of the fruits of recovery. The industry accounts for around a fifth of Greece’s economy and more than a quarter of jobs, […]
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Alexander McQueen Birth Anniversary: Remembering the designer
The man behind some of the most dramatic catwalks in the fashion world, Lee Alexander McQueen was born on March 17, 1969 in London. The designer, who would go on to become one of the chief designers at Givenchy and found his own eponymous label in 1992, started his career by serving as […]
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Here’s why parents’ divorce may impact children’s academics
Parents’ divorce may impact children’s academics negatively, suggests a new study. According to the study, parental divorce is associated with a lower grade point average (GPA) among adolescents, with a stronger association seen in teens with more educated mothers. The study was published in the journal PLOS ONE. Children and adolescents with divorced […]
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Former SACRED REICH Guitarist JASON RAINEY Dies Of Apparent Heart Attack
Former SACRED REICH guitarist Jason Rainey died Monday night (March 16) of an apparent heart attack. His death was confirmed by his wife Renee Novak, who wrote on Facebook: “My husband Jason Rainey passed away a hour ago. Most likely a heat [sic] attack. They worked on him for a half hour but they couldn’t save him.” SACRED […]
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U.S. asks travelers for patience amid chaos, long lines at airports
Travelers returning to the United States and being screened for the coronavirus were met by long lines and massive delays at some major airports, prompting federal officials to deploy more staff and President Donald Trump to appeal for patience. “Pardon the interruptions and delays,” Trump said in a Twitter post on Sunday […]
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Airlines slash schedules, jobs and pay after new travel restrictions
Airlines around the world announced they would make more drastic reductions to their flying schedules, cut jobs and seek government aid after countries further tightened border restrictions due to the fast spreading coronavirus. United Airlines Holdings Inc booked $1.5 billion less revenue in March than the same time last year and […]
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Coronavirus outbreak: Gay dating apps warn over coronavirus as online meetings expected to rise
Leading LGBT+ dating websites are warning users to take precautions to avoid contracting coronavirus but are expecting an uptick in traffic as millions of people move online to talk rather than meet face-to-face in bars and clubs. Many, including Hornet, which has 30 million regular users worldwide, have recently added advisory notes […]
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Power-dressing tips for the boss lady in you
Dressing to be ‘workplace appropriate’ does not have to mean letting your personal style sense fly out of the window and only reappear on outings or weekend lunches. There are myriad takes on classic workplace fashion that works perfectly so you can own the look and also effortlessly smash that glass ceiling. […]
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Book released to demystify coronavirus, debunk myths about the pandemic
Three medical experts have come together for a book on coronavirus, seeking to demystify the global epidemic and debunk myths besides talking about its economic, political and social fallout. The Coronavirus: What You Need to Know about the Global Pandemic is written by internal medicine specialist Dr Swapneil Parikh, clinical psychologist […]
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Happy Birthday Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879. A man of genius, by the age of twelve he had taught himself algebra and Euclidean geometry over a single summer. The man who would go on to win the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his services to theoretical physics and discovery […]
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Persistent sleep difficulties in infancy linked to higher risk of childhood anxieties
Risk of developing childhood anxieties and emotional disorders are linked with persistent sleep difficulties during the first 12 months of life, indicates recent research. The research was published online in the journal, Archives of Disease in Childhood. Based on their findings, poor infant sleepers should be monitored for mental health issues in later childhood, […]
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Growing number of young men in Australia targeted for ‘sextortion’
A rising number of young men in Australia are falling victim to online “sextortion”, the head of the country’s internet safety agency has warned, bucking a global trend of primarily targeting vulnerable women and girls. Seven out of 10 victims of sextortion – a form of extortion that involves sexual acts or […]
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23% Indian women okay with displaying sexual content at work
Nearly 23 per cent Indian women find it acceptable to display material of a sexual nature at work – the most from any country polled, a new survey has revealed. When it comes to asking a colleague for a date even when they’ve said no, people in Malaysia (29 per cent) and India […]