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Twitter prioritises removal of misleading COVID-19 tweets 'that could pote
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 23 (ANI): Microblogging site Twitter has updated its COVID-19 policies in a bid to contain the spread of false information.
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In COVID-19 lockdown, US reports surge in domestic violence
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 23 (ANI): At a time when violent crimes, including murder, rape and assault, have plummeted owing some form of lockdown across the world to slow the spread of COVID-19, official figures cited by The Economist have shown a sharp rise in domestic violence--a crime
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World Bank predicts sharpest decline of remittances in recent history
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 23 (ANI): Global remittances are projected to decline sharply by about 20 per cent in 2020 due to the economic crisis induced by the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown, according to the World Bank.
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'The Office' cast rolls out virtual hangout opportunity for fans who donat
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 23 (ANI): The cast of the famous sitcom 'The Office' on Wednesday rolled out a virtual meet and greet offer for their fans who donate to coronavirus fundraising organisation Omaze.
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Feature film on singer Whitney Houston in works from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' s
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 23 (ANI): A feature film about American singer Whitney Houston's life is in the works from the screenwriter of 'Bohemian Rhapsody', Anthony McCarten.
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New female-centric series of 'Star Wars' in works at Disney
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 23 (ANI): A new female-centric series of the much-loved space-opera franchise 'Star Wars' is currently in works at the studios of Disney Plus.
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Scientists discover protein that helps the human heart to heal
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 23 (ANI): A group of scientists from the UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists have discovered a protein that works with other proteins during development to put the brakes on cell division in the heart and helps it to heal.
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New study could lead to therapeutic interventions to treat cocaine addicti
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
California [USA], April 23 (ANI): A new study explains how cocaine modifies functions in the brain revealing a potential target for therapies aimed at treating cocaine addiction.
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Top US military official believes Kim Jong-un still in control of armed fo
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 23 (ANI): A top US military official said on Wednesday that he assumes North Korea's 'supreme' leader Kim Jong-un is still in full control of his country's armed forces despite reports he may be seriously ill.
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Falling in Reverse guitarist Derek Jones passes way at 35
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 23 (ANI): Derek Jones, the guitarist for post-hardcore rock band Falling in Reverse, has passed away at the age of 35
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26 US Navy ships reported confirmed covid-19 cases onboard
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 23 (ANI): There are 26 US Navy warships currently who have reported positive coronavirus cases onboard, while 14 other ships were also hit by the deadly virus but the crew members have who contracted the contagion have recovered, a senior Navy official told CNN o
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As people stay home, aerosol levels hit 20-year low in India: NASA
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 23 (ANI): Air pollution over northern India has plummeted to a 20-year-low for this time of the year, according to satellite data published by US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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