[ad_1] LONDON: The UK recorded nearly 3,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, a level not seen since late May, figures from the Health Ministry showed on Sunday (September 6). The government said two more people had died after testing positive in the past 28 days, bringing the UK’s total …
Read More »As Protests Shake US Cities Over Holiday Weekend, Jacob Blake Speaks
[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) – Jacob Blake, the black man who was shot in the back by a white police officer in Wisconsin last month, spoke for the first time from his hospital bed as protests in mourning for racial justice and surveillance continued to shake American cities. In a …
Read More »Trump on the defensive as critics seize on reports he insulted American veterans
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump was on the defensive Sunday (September 6) for what critics said was a “pattern” of disrespect for the US military. Following media reports from communication that he had disparaged fallen veterans, the consequences of which could damage his campaign for re-election on November 3. Both …
Read More »Review: Air Conditioning: Singapore’s Unspoken Energy Eater
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Located near the equator, Singapore is hot and humid all year round, making it almost necessary for Singaporeans to have an air conditioning system. Singapore has more air conditioning installations per capita than any of its Southeast Asian neighbors. Approximately 99 percent of the condos have air conditioning …
Read More »Bosnian Tesla fan impatient for Cybertruck launch builds similar look
[ad_1] MOSTAR, Bosnia: A Bosnian fan of Elon Musk’s Ford trucks and Tesla couldn’t sit back waiting for the electric carmaker to launch its Cybertruck, which is expected in late 2021. Instead, he came up with his own. Futuristic vehicle version. It took eight months for IT specialists and engineers …
Read More »Hollywood blockbuster ‘Tenet’ leaves Chinese audiences scratching their heads
[ad_1] Two main Tenet actors: John David Washington (left) and Robert Pattinson Photo: VCG Director Christopher Nolan’s Hollywood blockbuster Beginning crossed two marks of 100 million on Saturday: 100 million yuan ($ 20 million) at the Chinese mainland box office and $ 100 million internationally. Nolan’s new reverse-time thriller has …
Read More »Tear gas and firebombs as police declare Portland protest a ‘riot’
[ad_1] PORTLAND: Police arrested dozens of people and used tear gas against hundreds of protesters in Portland on Saturday night (September 5) as the western U.S. city marked 100 days since the Black Lives Matter protests broke out against the racism and police brutality. Police quickly declared the rally to …
Read More »Taiwan’s opposition pushes pork referendum, could threaten trade deal with US
[ad_1] TAIPEI: Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), began lobbying on Sunday (September 6) for a referendum to block easing of restrictions on pork imports from Washington. President Tsai Ing-wen announced last month that, starting on January 1, the government would allow US pork containing ractopamine, an additive that …
Read More »Liverpool have a new tactical ace up their sleeve, poised to make a big impact
[ad_1] Pre-season friendly or not, scoring seven goals in any game is an encouraging sign, and while Jürgen Klopp may not have been particularly impressed by the way Liverpool somehow managed to go 2-0 down against Blackpool at Anfield yesterday, Ultimately, it was a productive exercise in preparation for the …
Read More »Yaya Toure resigns from charity party and apologizes for inappropriate WhatsApp joke
[ad_1] Former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder Yaya Touré has apologized for making an “inappropriate” joke on a WhatsApp group that has seen him withdraw from a charity game. Touré, 37, was scheduled to participate in the UNICEF Soccer Aid game at Old Trafford on Sunday, but will no longer …
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