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COVID-19 link to type 1 diabetes probed; breathalyzer screening shows promise
The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID19, the illness caused by the virus.
OTT Platform Denies Working on Any Sushant Singh Rajput Project with Pakistani Actor
There was a buzz that Amazon Prime Video is working on a project based on Sushant Singh Rajput with Pakistani actor Hasan Khan in the lead, which started with a post on Hasan's unverified Instagram account.
Three takeaways from Day Three of the Democratic National Convention
The third night of the Democratic National Convention features a lineup of highwattage political star power: former President Barack Obama, 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and 2020 vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Haitian official says at least 14 drown when boat sinks
At least 14 people drowned and more appeared to be missing after a packed sailboat sank in a channel between mainland Haiti and an outlying island Wednesday, a Haitian official said.
Reports: Michigan reaches $600M deal in Flint water crisis
Michigan has reached a $600 million agreement to compensate Flint residents whose health was damaged by lead-tainted drinking water after the city heeded state regulators advice not to treat it properly, multiple news outlets reported Wednesday.
US defense chief Esper to visit Palau, Guam and Hawaii
Defense Secretary Mark Esper will travel to the tiny North Pacific island nation of Palau next week, as well as to Hawaii and the U.S. territory of Guam, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Target, Momenta Pharmaceuticals rise; BioMarin, TJX fall
Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Wednesday:
Fed officials worried about withdrawal of government support
U.S. consumers lifted their spending in May and June but businesses remained cautious because of the tremendous uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook, Federal Reserve officials said at a policy meeting last month.
Syrian refugee's relief after testimony at war crimes trial
A Syrian refugee in Germany spoke of his relief after being able to testify Wednesday at the trial of two exmembers of Syria's secret police who are accused of crimes against humanity, the first highprofile case worldwide against former officials during t...
Church to Apologise for Funeral Refusal amid Covid-19 Pandemic
In an interview with The Associated Press, Evans said the church voted last Sunday to apologize to the family and create a memorial fund in Alexanders honor to provide funeral flowers and food — something Alexander often helped with.
'Daylight Robbery': LDF Govt, Opposition Congress Flay Centre's Decision to Lease Out 3 Airports
Adani Enterprises had won the rights to run six airports - Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati - through the PPP model after a competitive bidding process in February 2019.
'Violation of Workers' Right to Life': Bombay HC Orders Firm to Pay Wages Withheld During Lockdown
A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and N R Borkar made the observation while ordering a company to pay the wages withheld during lockdown.
Covid-19 Vaccine May be Considered for Urgent Authorisation after Phase-3 Trial, to be a Political Call: ICMR
Top ICMR officials made a presentation on recent developments related to the virus and vaccine at a meeting of the Standing Committee for Home Affairs, headed by Congress' Anand Sharna.
BJP Govt Gaining Political Mileage from Bengaluru Violence, Mismanaging Flood Relief Work: Siddaramaiah
He also sought a judicial inquiry into the violence that broke out over a social media post by the nephew of a Congress MLA, claiming it showed intelligence 'failure'.
Kamala Harris to turn prosecutorial skills on Trump in historic speech
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris will unleash her prosecutorial skills against President Donald Trump on Wednesday when she addresses the Democratic National Convention as presidential nominee Joe Biden's running mate.
Man Kills Rape Survivor Wife Out of Humiliation in Haryana's Hisar, Hangs Self
The couple's seven-year-old child, who was sleeping in the room, found his parents dead when he woke up.