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Event Series – Divided We Fall: How Businesses Can Depolarize the U.S.
American business leaders recognize how deepening divisions in the United States threaten our future – and are asking what to do about it. Overview Deepening divisions in the United States, both politically and culturally, pose a threat...
Briefing: Deep Decarbonization of the U.S. Industrial Sector
This discussion will cover some of the challenges and benefits of this transition, as well as the technologies and policies that can help decarbonize heavy industry. The post Briefing: Deep Decarbonization of the U.S. Industrial Sector...
How to Fix Our Political Parties, with Rob Saldin
Political scientist Rob Saldin makes the case that American democracy requires two healthy parties and lays out a roadmap that would enable both parties to function better and make space for all voters. The post How to Fix Our Political Parties...
Opinion | The Guardian
Steve Bell on escalating Israel-Gaza conflict – cartoon
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The Guardian view on the Covid public inquiry: an undemocratic delay | Editorial
Boris Johnson should get the preliminaries under way and advance the start dateThe good news is that Boris Johnson has finally announced a public inquiry into the United Kingdom’s Covid-19 pandemic. Public inquiries remain pivotal in...
The Guardian view on Afghanistan’s future: withdrawal should not mean abandonment | Editorial
Last week’s massacre of schoolgirls showed just how grim the years ahead could be. The US and its allies cannot disclaim responsibilityThe three-day Eid ceasefire announced by the Taliban is a rare and brief respite for Afghans. The country...
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PM Trudeau cleared, but Morneau broke ethics law over WE Charity contract: Dion
Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion has ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not breach the Conflict of Interest Act in relation to his involvement in granting WE Charity a federal contract, but former finance minister Bill Morneau placed...
Ontario's COVID-19 case count crosses 500,000 as province logs more than 2,700 new infections
Ontario health officials are reporting more than 2,700 new COVID-19 infections, pushing the province’s lab-confirmed case total past 500,000.
Can't smell or taste after COVID-19? 'Olfactory training' could help
With some COVID-19 patients experiencing a long-term loss of smell and taste, researchers are treating them with olfactory or smell training to see if they can regain these senses.
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Electric cars may make driving too expensive for middle classes, warns Vauxhall chief
Car makers are getting nervous about the high cost of electric cars compared to fuel burners. Sales figures for EVs aren’t impressive, and uncompetitive prices are just one of several negative factors. Being pushed around by climate-obsessed...
Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk
Climate or environment? The confusion, or conflation, of the two is obvious, often deliberate, and not by any means confined to Tesla’s boss. If the company is waiting until ‘mining shifts to using more sustainable energy’, it could...
A 50,000-year history of current flow yields new climate clues
They refer here to the same AMOC that was recently claimed by Mann et al to be of no significance, or even not to exist at all. But empirical evidence has its uses. – – – From 50,000 to 15,000 years ago, during the last ice age, Earth’s climate...
Zee News :Technology News
Spotify adds new 'Timestamp' feature to ease sharing of specific part of podcast
Audio streaming platform Spotify introduced a new feature of podcast timestamp sharing that will let a user podcast episode beginning at any particular moment that one wants his/her friends to listen to...
Italy fines Google $123 million for abuse of dominant position
Italy has fined Google 102 million euros ($123 million) for abuse of its dominant position due to its Android mobile operating system and app store Google Play.
Good news! THESE smartphone brands extend product warranty in India
The Chinese smartphone makers have extended the warranty of their devices by up to two months.
Zee News :Sci-Tech
US holds double standard on this issue, says China over landing of Chinese rocket debris into Indian Ocean
China was slammed by US space agency NASA for 'failing to meet responsible standards' regarding their space debris.
China is failing to meet responsible standards: NASA after Chinese rocket debris lands in Indian Ocean
The US space agency said that the spacefaring nations must minimize the risks to people and property on Earth of re-entries of space objects.
Chinese rocket debris lands in Indian Ocean, draws criticism from NASA
Remnants of China`s biggest rocket landed in the Indian Ocean on Sunday, with most of its components destroyed upon re-entry into the atmosphere, ending days of speculation over where the debris would hit but drawing US criticism over lack...
Zee News :World
65 Palestinians killed, 365 wounded in Gaza in Israeli airstrikes
The ongoing violence between Israel and Palestine marks a dramatic escalation of tensions linked to the potential eviction of Palestinian families from East Jerusalem by Israeli settlers and access to one of the most sacred sites in the city...
Israel-Palestine crisis: Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes
Palestinian militants fired more rockets into Israel`s commercial heartland on Thursday as Israel kept up a punishing bombing campaign in Gaza and massed tanks and troops on the enclave`s border.
KP Oli reappointed as Nepal PM as Opposition fails to secure majority seats to form govt
The Office of President in a press statement on Thursday evening said that President Bhandari reappointed Oli as Prime Minister in his capacity as leader of the largest political party in the House of Representatives as per Article 78(3) of...
Zee News :India National
COVID-19: Sputnik vaccine sale could begin next week, says NITI Aayog’s Dr VK Paul
Regarding other vaccine candidates such as Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Dr Paul said that the authorities are constantly in touch with the manufacturers.
How long should you wait to get vaccine after testing COVID-19 positive? Check here
As per an expert, it is advisable to wait for 6-8 weeks after recovery from COVID-19 infection before getting the first dose of the vaccine.
Tamil Nadu: Vedanta’s Sterlite plant rolls out first batch of Medical Oxygen, to ramp up supply
According to a statement from Sterlite Copper, one of their oxygen plants has commenced production from May 12, the the first tanker carrying 4.8 tonnes of liquid oxygen is going to Tirunelveli/Thoothukudi and that two tankers would be dispatched...
Channel NewsAsia World News
Armenian leader accuses Azerbaijan of fresh 'infiltration'
Armenia's leader on Thursday accused Azerbaijani troops of crossing the southern border and trying to stake claim to territory in a new escalation of tensions between the arch foes.
CDC says people vaccinated against COVID-19 can avoid masks in most places
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Thursday will advise fully vaccinated people they do not need to wear masks outdoors and can avoid wearing them indoors in most places, sources briefed on the matter told Reuters...
New French COVID-19 cases slow further
French health authorities reported 19,461 new confirmed COVID-19 infections on Thursday, representing a weekly rise of less than 2per cent for the first time in almost a year.
Channel NewsAsia Asia Pacific News
US condemns political use of vaccines after China-Taiwan tussle
The United States stands with Honduras and condemns the "cynical use" of COVID-19 vaccines for political purposes, the State Department said, after Taiwan blasted China for seeking to use vaccines to make diplomatic inroads with one of Taipei's...
'Impossible' to hold Olympics during COVID-19 pandemic, Japan doctors union warns
Holding the Tokyo Olympics safely as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage would be "impossible", a union of Japanese hospital doctors warned on Wednesday.
India's most populous state Uttar Pradesh to spend up to US$1 billion to buy COVID-19 vaccines
NEW DELHI: India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh will spend up to US$1 billion to buy COVID-19 shots and held early talks this week with companies such as Pfizer and the local distributor of Russia's Sputnik V, a state official said on...
Channel NewsAsia Front Page News
Armenian leader accuses Azerbaijan of fresh 'infiltration'
Armenia's leader on Thursday accused Azerbaijani troops of crossing the southern border and trying to stake claim to territory in a new escalation of tensions between the arch foes.
CDC says people vaccinated against COVID-19 can avoid masks in most places
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Thursday will advise fully vaccinated people they do not need to wear masks outdoors and can avoid wearing them indoors in most places, sources briefed on the matter told Reuters...
New French COVID-19 cases slow further
French health authorities reported 19,461 new confirmed COVID-19 infections on Thursday, representing a weekly rise of less than 2per cent for the first time in almost a year.
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