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Entertainment

Musicians in Lockdown Rage Against Industry Machine

Lockdown bans on live performances have left many British musicians on the breadline, fuelling a campaign for them to get a bigger share of the profits from streaming their songs

May 28, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Indonesia Confirms 687 New Cases of Coronavirus and 23 New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 350,000 people worldwide

May 28, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Society

Propaganda Or Truth? Chinese Researchers Claim Coronavirus Did Not Originate in Wuhan Wet Market

Chinese scientists dismissed the reports that the deadly virus originated in the seafood market in Wuhan

May 28, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Business

EasyJet Cuts 30% Jobs as Airlines Bracing to Cope with at Least 2 More Years of Turbulence

Almost 4,500 EasyJet jobs would be cut. Many global airlines have already slashed jobs due to the industry downturn caused by the virus outbreak.

May 28, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Society

As Japan Reopens, Coronavirus Testing Slowed by Bureaucracy And Staff Shortages

Japan conducted 3.4 tests per 1,000 people till May 20, far below Italy's 52.5 and 39 in the U.S., according to Oxford University data

May 28, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Tired of Kids Eating Junk During Quarantine? THIS Mother has an Idea, but Not All Can Afford it

A mother of four in the UK has set up a second hand vending machine filled with snacks for her kids during the lockdown.

May 28, 2020

By Anu James

Society

South Korea Second Wave? Restrictions Could Return as Coronavirus Cases Spike

South Korea has witnessed the biggest spike in COVID-19 cases in 2 months amid fears of a second wave of outbreak.

May 28, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Society

'Unfortunate' More Blacks Didn't Die of Coronavirus: Florida Cop Fired Over Racist Comment

Although many hailed Steven Aucoin's ouster over his alleged racist comment, several people came in his support of him.

May 28, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Facebook

Health

Saliva-Based Coronavirus Testing is Cheaper and Safer Than Swab Tests: Arizona Experts Explain

Saliva-based Covid-10 test developed by Arizona State University is also as effective as the nose swab based tests.

May 28, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Society

Trump to Sign Executive Order on Social Media Sites: What's In Store For Twitter?

US President Donald Trump is enraged over Twitter's fact-check label on his tweets alleging mail-in voting fraud

May 28, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

HBO Max to be launched in May 2020 for $15/month

Business

Streaming Wars: HBO Max Makes U.S. Debut; Here's Everything You Need to Know

HBO Max will also include shows and movies from across WarnerMedia's portfolio, including Warner Brothers movies, TBS and TNT shows.

May 28, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Society

Illicit Drug Trade Via Dark Web Surges Nearly 500% During Coronavirus Pandemic

Researchers have noticed a surge in the illegal drug trade in dark web which includes the sale of MDMA, cocaine and cannabis

May 28, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Cybersecurity

Society

Ireland May Decide Next Week to Speed up the Reopening Plan

Health Minister Simon Harris also stated that the number of coronavirus patients in hospitals fell to 218 from 278 on Tuesday

May 27, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Thailand Confirms 9 New Coronavirus Cases and No New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 350,000 people worldwide

May 27, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Society

PETA Erects Billboards 'Tofu Never Caused a Pandemic', People Tell 'Not The Right Time'

PETA's billboard promoting veganism has attracted criticism from netizens who said 'it is not the right time' to play veganism

May 27, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Society

Don't Abandon Us, We Don't Transmit Coronavirus, Say Cairo Dogs And Cats

Expert says pets looked after at home are highly unlikely to spread any disease, but dogs or cats abandoned on the street can be dangerous

May 27, 2020

By Reuters

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Society

Merkel: German States Taking More Responsibility for Coronavirus Steps

After talks with the leaders of the states in the former Communist East, Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that the crisis was not yet over

May 27, 2020

By Reuters

Society

UK Can Help Companies to Prepare for Brexit and Coronavirus, Minister Claims

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times in over 170 countries

May 27, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Society

Switzerland Relaxes Coronavirus Rules Further as COVID-19 cases decrease

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting over 5.6 million people worldwide

May 27, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Society

Antibody Drug Tech Firm AbCellera Raises $105 Million as it Works on COVID-19

AbCellera has been working with pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly and Co which is preparing a drug for coronavirus based on antibodies from patients having recovered from the disease

May 27, 2020

By Reuters

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