Articles by Krishnendu Banerjee

Malaysian Government Mulling Harsher Laws Against LGBTQ Community for 'Unhealthy Activities'

Malaysia's Deputy Minister Ahmad Marzuk Shaary called for stricter punishment for the LGBTQ community and urged the public to report "unhealthy activities".

Jan 19, 2021

Does Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Stop Coronavirus Transmission? Israeli Study Offers Optimistic Results

The study at Sheba Medical Center in Israel found the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine 98 percent effective and with higher levels of antibodies it could stop transmission.

Jan 19, 2021

Coronavirus

Insider Attack? FBI Vets 25,000 National Guard Troops in DC Ahead of Inauguration

In addition to routine reviews for potential extremist connections, all service members are being vetted by the FBI to rule out any potential threat.

Jan 18, 2021

Amid Uncertain Future, NASA's SLS Rocket Fails First Real Test After a Decade of Development

The eight-minute test of four Rocketdyne engines of the Space Launch System lasted just 67 seconds that could delay the Artemis I mission further.

Jan 18, 2021

Nasa Spacex Space

Hotel Chain Cancels Senator Josh Hawley's Florida Fundraiser for His Role in Inciting Capitol Riot

The fundraising event was scheduled to be held at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando between February 12 and 15 but the hotel chain pulled out.

Jan 17, 2021

Who Is Wesley Allen Beeler? Police Arrest Heavily Armed Virginia Man with Unauthorized Inauguration Pass

Wesley Allen Beeler was carrying 500 rounds of handgun ammo besides two dozen shotgun shells and a Glock 17 magazine.

Jan 17, 2021

Will Trump Lead A Split in GOP? Conservatives Divided on Republican Party's Future

The Capitol riot and Trump's second impeachment have exposed a split in the GOP with a majority of Republicans supporting the outgoing President.

Jan 17, 2021

Sunscreen Lotions Increase Risk of Breast Cancer, Study Finds

As per the study, sunscreen lotions with benzophenone-3 or oxybenzone increases the risk of cancerous epithelial and spindle cell tumors.

Jan 17, 2021

Hackers Behind EMA Cyberattack Manipulated Stolen Data to Sow Distrust in Covid-19 Vaccines

Hackers stole Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine trial data from EMA servers in December and leaked them on online forums, claiming they were defrauding people.

Jan 16, 2021

Cybersecurity Coronavirus

'Get Out of Our Way', Betrayed MAGA Supporters Now Turning on Trump

After outgoing US President Donald Trump calling for peace and promising a smooth transition, many of his loyal supporters are feeling betrayed.

Jan 16, 2021

Software Bug Wipes Out Over 150,000 Arrest Records in UK Including Fingerprints and DNA Data

A software glitch in UK's Police National Computer database erased over 150,000 arrest records that can allow criminals to walk free.

Jan 15, 2021

North Korea Shows Off 'World's Most Powerful Weapon' Days Before Joe Biden's Inauguration

Ahead of incoming President Joe Biden's inauguration, North Korea showed off its military might with a new SLBM that has a theoretical range of over 2,000 kilometers.

Jan 15, 2021

Uganda Vs Facebook: All Social Media and Messaging Apps Banned Ahead of Election

Facebook removed hundreds of pro-government accounts for voter manipulation and in retaliation, Yoweri Museveni's government banned social all media platforms.

Jan 13, 2021

Facebook

Dianne Feinstein Files Nomination to Run for Senate Again Amid Alzheimer's Rumors

The Senator, 87, filed her nomination papers for the 2024 campaign; many Democratic voters criticized the move, asking her to step down with dignity.

Jan 13, 2021

Someone Scraped 'TRUMP' on a Florida Manatee; $5,000 Reward for Information on Culprit

A Florida manatee was found with 'TRUMP' etched on its back, forcing local and federal conservation agencies to launch an investigation.

Jan 12, 2021

Pro-Trump Protest Against Twitter at San Francisco HQ Turns Out to be a Bust

Protest against Twitter for banning Donald Trump from the platform at its San Francisco HQ had just a handful of MAGA supporters and two counter-protesters amid heavy security.

Jan 12, 2021

Salaat First: Another Popular Muslim Prayer App Sells Location Data to FBI, ICE

Salaat First shared location data with a French firm Predicio which had customers including Venntel, a US government contractor.

Jan 12, 2021

Cybersecurity

'Bad for Optics': Pentagon Denied Request for National Guard Six Times, Says Outgoing Capitol Police Chief

Capitol Police Chief, who resigned after Capitol Hill riots, said he requested for National Guard six times but every time it was denied.

Jan 11, 2021

Emily Rainey: US Army PSYOPS Officer Under Investigation for Leading Group to Capitol Protest

Emily Rainey, who is stationed at Fort Bragg, is being investigated by US Army's 1st Special Forces Command as she might have broken DoD rules.

Jan 11, 2021

Twitter Takes Down China's US Embassy Tweet Calling Uighur Women 'Baby-Making Machines'

Twitter faced backlash as the post remained online for over a day but on Friday evening it took the tweet down citing dehumanization of people.

Jan 10, 2021

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