American actor-comedian Tiffany Haddish recently set the record straight on rumours about her taking the time slot of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’. She stated that she hadn’t received any communication from the show’s team. She also asserted that ‘the reason I’ve even been popping up guest-hosting ‘Ellen’ is because she wanted some […]
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Google to open its first physical retail store
Tech giant Google recently revealed that it would be opening its first-ever physical retail store in New York City this summer. According to Mashable, located at 15th and 9th Streets, the Chelsea location will host “an extensive selection of products made by Google,” including Nests, Pixel phones, Fitbit devices, and much more. Like any other […]
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In climate push, G7 agrees to stop international funding for coal
The world’s seven largest advanced economies agreed yesterday to stop international financing of coal projects that emit carbon by the end of this year, and phase out such support for all fossil fuels, to meet globally agreed climate change targets. Stopping fossil fuel funding is seen as a major step […]
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Study finds pet and their owners diet together
The findings of a new U of G study reveals that if a pet owner is on a specific diet, keto, gluten-free or organic, chances are their dog will be on it, too. The study published in PLOS One also found that when it comes to a grain-free diet, owners seem to choose it […]
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Kylie Jenner denies being in an open relationship with Travis Scott
American reality TV star Kylie Jenner recently set the record straight on her relationship status with Travis Scott by denying being in an open relationship with him. The ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star tweeted on Friday, “You guys really just make up anything,” alongside a screenshot of a Daily Mail article reading “Kylie Jenner and beau Travis […]
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Microsoft Office for Android finally gets dark mode
Microsoft is finally adding a dark mode to its Office app for Android. While the Office app has been available on iOS and Android for more than a year, only the iOS version has included built-in dark mode support until now. According to The Verge, Sourab Nagpal, a product manager at Microsoft admitted that “It has been a highly requested […]
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Global study highlights vast under-treatment of diabetes
Nearly half a billion people on the planet have diabetes, but most of them aren’t getting the kind of care that could make their lives healthier, longer and more productive, according to a new global study of data from people with the condition. Only 1 in 10 people with diabetes in the […]
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Culture influences mask wearing, study finds
Countries and US states more predisposed to collectivist behaviour have more people following mask guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Around the world and within the US, the percentage of people wearing masks during the Covid-19 pandemic has varied enormously. […]
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Nearly 2,000 athletes pre-register for 10th edition of International Athletes’ Forum
Nearly 2,000 athletes and Olympian representatives have pre-registered to take part in the 10th edition of the International Athletes’ Forum (IAF), which will be held virtually for the first time on May 26 and 27. This year’s edition will be organised around two plenary sessions on May 26 and 27. […]
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India records 2,57,299 new Covid-19 cases, 4,194 deaths in last 24 hrs
As many as 2,57,299 fresh COVID-19 infections and 4,194 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Saturday. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), the country recorded 3,57,630 fresh recoveries in the 24-hour period, outnumbering new cases. The cumulative […]
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Myanmar’s election commission mulls dissolving Suu Kyi’s NLD over allegations of fraud
Myanmar’s election commission is considering dissolving Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) party over allegations of fraud during last year’s election. On Friday, military-appointed commission chairman Thein Soe spoke at a meeting with political parties in the capital Naypyitaw and talked about dissolving NLD, reported NHK World. He said, “What shall we […]
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Pakistan increases tariff on power by Rs 1.72 per unit
Already overburdened by inflation, increased oil prices, food items, Pakistanis were in for a shock when Federal Cabinet on Friday decided to increase the power tariff in three quarterly adjustments. Citing a private TV channel, The News International reported that the Cabinet approved the summary through circulation, told the sources of Cabinet Division. […]
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3.6 magnitude earthquake hits Ladakh’s Kargil
An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on the Richter Scale hit Kargil district of Ladakh on Saturday morning, as per the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). “Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.6, Occurred on 22-05-2021, 08:37:47 IST, Lat: 34.57 & Long: 76.64, Depth: 40 Km, Location: 46km E of Kargil, Laddakh, India,” the NCS said in a tweet.
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Universities, colleges in Karnataka advised to continue online classes
Karnataka Higher Education Minister Dr. CN Ashwatha Narayan on Friday said the universities and colleges shall continue online classes for all even semesters irrespective of exams being pending. “Even those universities and colleges who have not completed odd semester examinations of undergraduate programs shall continue online classes for even semesters […]
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FIFA to investigate possibility of hosting WC every two years
FIFA will be investigating the possibility of holding the World Cup every two years instead of four, for both the men’s and women’s tournaments. The body will be launching a feasibility study into the ramifications of such a move after a proposal was brought to light by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) […]