Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares.
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Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns
Margot James tells consumers to boycott the ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies.
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Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000
They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented.
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Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack
Star Citizen's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750).
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Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'
The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device.
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Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month
Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network.
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Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail
A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court.
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Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists
A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues.
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YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests
The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers.
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Tomorrow's cities: Google's Toronto city built 'from the internet up'
A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company.
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YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos
YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down.
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Dixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide
Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year.
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Busking goes cashless with 'a world first' for London
London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations.
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Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots
The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts.
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Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack
Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube.
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Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws
Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law.
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YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33
Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer.
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Call of Duty Kansas 'swatting' death: Two more charged
A man renting a gamer's home was shot dead by police responding to a hoax call.
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Anatomy of Braden Holtby's 'save of the season'
Washington's victory was due in no small part to Holtby's stick save on Alex Tuch. Amid the chaos, here's how he did it.
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LeBron, 33, shrugs: I'm only as old as I feel
LeBron James, who will break his personal record for most games in a single regular season plus postseason, suiting up for the 101st time, said he has never really "bought into" the idea that he has reached or aged beyond his prime playing years.
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Sick of Warriors-Cavs? Durant and LeBron aren't
Kevin Durant and LeBron James aren't concerned with those who may be tired of seeing the Warriors face the Cavs in the NBA Finals for a fourth straight season.
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Caps praise Holtby's epic save in Game 2 win
Braden Holtby's outstretched stick save in the third period of Game 2 against the Golden Knights -- a play that will go down in Stanley Cup lore -- left players on both sides speechless and praising the Capitals goalie.
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Eovaldi OK with being pulled from no-hit bid
Nathan Eovaldi pitched six innings of no-hit ball in his return to the majors following a second Tommy John surgery, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.
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Wild goose chase ends fine at Comerica Park
The loose goose was deemed OK after crashing into a scoreboard and falling into the seats below at Comerica Park on Wednesday night.
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Grateful traveler says Cards' Gresham an 'angel'
Veteran Arizona tight end Jermaine Gresham came to the aid of a fellow traveler in jeopardy of missing her flight on Wednesday. Delilah Cassidy tweeted that Gresham gave an airline employee his credit card when they wouldn't accept her cash at the gate.
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Is Cavs-Warriors the biggest mismatch in modern Finals history?
Just how lopsided is the fourth consecutive NBA Finals meeting between Cleveland and Golden State? Kevin Pelton examines the matchup.
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Best draft picks ever and one that got away for all 30 teams
As the MLB draft nears, we revisit early choices that clicked, late-round gems, and picks that leave us wondering what might have been.
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Day 5: All eyes will be on the No. 451-ranked player in the world
Serena Williams, who held a No. 1 ranking at the time of her maternity leave departure in April 2017, plays 17th-ranked Ashleigh Barty.
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Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning and ... 'Omaha, Omaha'
Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning drew quite the crowd during their pro-am round at the Memorial. And they heard some familiar sounds over 18 holes.
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Tiger on shooting 85: 'I didn't want to have anyone watch me play'
Sadly, Tiger Woods remembers the last time he was at the Memorial. In 2015, he shot a career-worst 85 and finished in last place -- by 8 shots.
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Has the U.S. men's national team lost its fight?
ESPN FC talked to 18 former and current players and staff about what happened during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers -- and how everything fell apart.
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The 99 NFL players, coaches and themes that will define 2018
A wild offseason should lead to an eventful season. Here are the biggest names and storylines to watch as the number of days remaining until kickoff enters double digits.
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Predicting top storylines for all 32 NFL teams
Can Carson Wentz regain his pre-injury MVP form? Can Dak Prescott prove he's the Cowboys' franchise quarterback?
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Cavaliers-Warriors IV was always destined to happen ... right?
From the moment the 2017 NBA Finals ended, a fourth Cavs-Warriors series felt inevitable. But that wasn't always the case as the season played out.
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Essam El-Hadary is poised to break a World Cup record
"My goal has always been the World Cup," says Egypt's Essam El-Hadary, 45, who is about to become the oldest player to compete in the tournament.
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Why you don't have to worry about Kevin Harvick just yet
The 42-year-old finished last at Charlotte, but that little black mark on his Cup season pales in comparison to the driver's five wins and torrid pace through 13 races.
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Is it time for Monaco to change?
It didn't provide the most exciting race of the year, but the Monaco Grand Prix weekend was still full of talking points. ESPN's F1 experts offer their views on the Monaco layout, what Red Bull should do with Max Verstappen and more.
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Film producer Weinstein indicted for rape: New York prosecutor
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Movie producer Harvey Weinstein was indicted on Wednesday on charges of rape and a criminal sexual act, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said, the first case to emerge from a slew of sexual misconduct allegations against him.
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Michael Jackson's estate sues ABC for copyright infringement
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's estate sued ABC on Wednesday, arguing that a special the network aired last week about the pop singer's final days used his songs and music videos without permission.
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Paddington Bear heads to St Paul's in late author's last work
LONDON (Reuters) - Dressed in his red hat and blue duffle coat, Paddington Bear heads to London's St Paul's cathedral in late creator Michael Bond's last book about the much-loved children's character.
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Trump sees media bias in handling of 'Roseanne' cancellation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested an executive behind ABC's cancellation of sitcom "Roseanne" was biased while the White House said it did not defend comedian Roseanne Barr's racist tweet that sparked the decision.
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Apple Watch rainbow-pride face celebrates inclusion - CNET
Ahead of WWDC next week, reports show there'll be a new Apple Watch face that's very colourful.
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Google takes aim at China's smartphone market with country-specific app - CNET
Its trying to tap one of the biggest smartphone markets in the world with a Chinese version of Files Go, a storage management platform.
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Spotify CEO tries to clear up handling of R. Kelly controversy - CNET
The new policy wasn't about punishing one individual, Daniel Ek says.
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Uber talking driverless-car partnership with Waymo - CNET
This is the same company that was suing Uber a few months ago for $1.8 billion.
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Google Pixel 3 XL may have notch, two front-facing cameras and arrive in October - CNET
Rumors about Google's next flagship phone point to a notched design.
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Microsoft just became more valuable than Google parent Alphabet by $10 billion - CNET
Microsoft is worth $749 billion, but still billions behind Apple and Amazon.
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This crypto-mining Asus motherboard supports 20 GPUs, because 19 wasn't enough - CNET
How to feed the Asus H370 Mining Master? Three power supplies, of course.
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California to become the first state to test digital license plates - Roadshow
The E Ink plates will run on batteries, feature GPS tracking and will cost $699 from select dealers.
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Hulu's live TV service hits 800K subscriber mark in first year - CNET
Milestone comes a month after Hulu said its streaming service had 20 million subscribers.
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Fallout 76 might be an 'online survival RPG' like DayZ or Rust - CNET
Sources tell Kotaku that Bethesda's next post-apocalyptic adventure isn't a straight-up RPG.
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AT&T CEO says he would have canceled Roseanne too - CNET
Randall Stephenson, whose company is trying to buy Time Warner, was quick to say ABC did the right thing in response to a racist tweet by the show's star.
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Watch Google fire a gun -- kinda - CNET
"OK, Google, start a conversation about autonomous weapons."
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HQ Trivia will give away its biggest cash prize ever -- depending on the NBA Finals - CNET
Yet another reason to hope for a Game 7.
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Type 'the1975..com' into your Google app. It's weird - CNET
Not your typical Android search result.
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California net neutrality bill passes state senate - CNET
California is on track to pass the strictest set of net neutrality protections in the country.
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Bitcoin is like Napster: an important flop, Ripple CEO says - CNET
Of course, Brad Garlinghouse prefers XRP, his own company's cryptocurrency.
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YouTuber reportedly arrested at Disney World for active shooter stunt - CNET
The 22-year-old man said he was recording people's responses to his false claim of an active shooter, WKMG reports.
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Don Panoz's EV company wants to build a factory in Honduras - Roadshow
Green4U has signed a memorandum of understanding with plans to build a major factory on the Honduran coast.
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Airbnb to appoint female board member? Yes. IPO? Maybe - CNET
CEO Brian Chesky talks about the upcoming year.
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Ambien maker tells Roseanne: 'Racism is not a known side effect' - CNET
Roseanne Barr got in a lot of trouble for a racist tweet, then blamed the medication she was on.
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You can buy this guy's personal Facebook data, just not on eBay - CNET
Oli Frost of London will sell you all the info Facebook gathered on him, including his ignored friend requests. But he won't be selling it on eBay anymore.
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Kaspersky Lab lawsuits against US thrown out - CNET
A judge says neither lawsuit has a leg to stand on. The US government's ban on the company's software will remain.
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Expect 125 million EVs on the road by 2030, says IEA - Roadshow
An International Energy Agency report anticipates 24 percent annual growth and triple the total in just two years.
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Mary Meeker: On-demand jobs are changing the way we work - CNET
The tech industry sage makes her annual predictions for upcoming internet trends.
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Adidas takes 12-10 lead over Nike in World Cup shirt deals
BERLIN: Adidas can declare itself the winner over arch-rival Nike in the upcoming soccer World Cup even before the first match kicks off as it is kitting out the most teams.
However, the German sportswear brand, which is also the official sponsor of the tournament, expects only a limited financial impact, partly because this year’s World Cup takes place in Russia, where...
15-foot long sawfish caught, chopped and sold in Karachi
KARACHI: Fishermen had a big catch between the mouth of Turchan and Khajar creek of the Sindh coast when they netted a 15-foot long giant sawfish on May 26.
Locally known as liara, the gigantic yet dead sawfish was caught by shrimp trawler Al Zahid Ali. But due to the large size and heavy weight of the female large-tooth sawfish, fishermen used a crane to carry it on...
Minister hails Cabinet approval of Pakistan’s first-ever film, culture policy
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ms Marriyum Aurangzeb has said the approval of first ever film and culture policy by cabinet in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was a historic step.
Addressing a press conference, she said the government had laid solid foundation for revival of the film industry and preservation and promotion...
‘You’re all going to die’: Parkland school shooter’s phone videos released
WASHINGTON: Nikolas Cruz, the now infamous shooter behind February’s Parkland school massacre, filmed his disturbing plans to attack his former school in footage released by Florida prosecutors Wednesday.
“It’s going to be a big event. When you see me on the news, you’ll know who I am,” Cruz said, filming with his cellphone.
“My name is Nik, and I’m going to be the...
‘Khosa excuses to be Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab’
LAHORE: Former chief secretary of Punjab Nasir Saeed Khosa has excused to accept the office of the Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, sources said.
According to sources, Mr. Khosa was not consulted before his name was recommended for the top slot of the interim setup in Punjab.
Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Mian Mehmoodur Rashid said the party is taking...
Multivitamins have no health benefits: Study
WASHINGTON: We all take multivitamins to provide our body with additional nutrients other than the meager quantity we get from our adulterated foods. But it turns out, contrary to popular belief, common vitamin and mineral supplements provide no health benefit at all.
A study conducted by the St. Michael Hospital, the most common vitamin and mineral supplements taken by...
About a million people quit smoking in France last year; Here’s why
FRANCE: A new study by the French Department of Public Health has found that one million daily smokers in the country quit the habit in the last year.
Smoking has been a cultural image of France for decades.
Authorities attribute the drop to recent anti-smoking measures and higher taxes on cigarettes.
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Looking for new way to donate during Ramadan? London mosque now accepts bitcoin
LONDON: Looking for a new way to give money to charity as part of Ramadan? A mosque in Britain’s capital is willing to receive your donation – in bitcoin.
The Shacklewell Lane Mosque in Dalston, east London, has decided to accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in a bid to widen its donor base and cut down on currency conversion fees, mosque leaders said.
“For a donor...
Smartphone market to stay cool this year
SAN FRANCISCO: International Data Corporation forecast Wednesday that global smartphone sales would cool this year before heating up with help from new 5G networks and India’s vibrant market.
An IDC Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker expected smartphone sales to slip two-tenths of a percent this year to total 1.46 billion in a second straight year of slight decline.
But IDC...
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Bitter on Twitter
Experts take us through the dos and don'ts of social media interactions with customers.
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Best and worst celebrity beach bodies (okay mostly best)
It is very hard to find stars with bad bodies who frequent beaches. But we still try. Kind of.
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Wardrobe whoopsies: On purpose, or an accident?
Sometimes stars want to cringe with embarrassment. Other times, they just want attention.
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Charcoal versus gas grill: Which one is better?
Read this before deciding which one you should buy.
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How could an American high school let misunderstanding and fear triumph over love and freedom at graduation?
Mere minutes before Sam Blackledge should have given his valedictory address in front of his loved ones and classmates May 19, the principal of West Prairie High School in Sciota, Illinois took him aside.
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Chinese retail tycoon's fraud conviction thrown out
China's supreme court has thrown out the fraud conviction of a retail tycoon in an unusual gesture of official leniency toward entrepreneurs amid a string of high-profile detentions and prosecutions that has rattled the Chinese business world.
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Melissa McCarthy's R-rated puppet movie wins lawsuit against 'Sesame Street'
Comedian Melissa McCarthy’s upcoming R-rated movie co-starring fouled-mouthed Muppet-like characters draws a clear line between itself and “Sesame Street,” despite contrary claims by the makers of the educational children’s program, a judge ruled in New York Wednesday.
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Thai appeals court dismisses case against British activist
A Thai court of appeals has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labor rights activist who was sued by a fruit packaging company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.
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Secret McCabe memo in Mueller's hands gives details of Comey's firing: report
Fired FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe wrote a secret memo on circumstances leading up to the firing of his former boss James Comey.
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China will retaliate against US trade crackdown, Beijing official says
China reserves the right to retaliate if U.S. trade measures against it violate World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, the Chinese commerce ministry said Thursday.
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Ex-USC med school dean linked to drugs, prostitutes shouldn't lose license, attorney argues
The attorney for a former medical school dean at the University of Southern California argued Wednesday that his client should be allowed to continue practicing medicine, despite acknowledging that he used hard drugs during his tenure at USC.
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About a million people quit smoking in France last year; Here’s why
FRANCE: A new study by the French Department of Public Health has found that one million daily smokers in the country quit the habit in the last year.
Smoking has been a cultural image of France for decades.
Authorities attribute the drop to recent anti-smoking measures and higher taxes on cigarettes.
“This historic decline proves to everyone that it is possible to fight...
Looking for new way to donate during Ramadan? London mosque now accepts bitcoin
LONDON: Looking for a new way to give money to charity as part of Ramadan? A mosque in Britain’s capital is willing to receive your donation – in bitcoin.
The Shacklewell Lane Mosque in Dalston, east London, has decided to accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in a bid to widen its donor base and cut down on currency conversion fees, mosque leaders said.
“For a donor...
Smartphone market to stay cool this year
SAN FRANCISCO: International Data Corporation forecast Wednesday that global smartphone sales would cool this year before heating up with help from new 5G networks and India’s vibrant market.
An IDC Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker expected smartphone sales to slip two-tenths of a percent this year to total 1.46 billion in a second straight year of slight decline.
But IDC...
The story barely reported by Indian media
It is a potential scandal that claims to strike at a key pillar of Indian democracy – the freedom of the press – yet it is barely being reported in the Indian media.
There’s a simple reason for that: this alleged scandal involves many of the most powerful media institutions in the country.
A sting operation by a news organisation called Cobrapost claims to have revealed a...
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
لاہور کے قریب قدیم کھنڈرات جن کی حقیقت کوئی نہیں جانتا
لاہور: بلند و بالا اورخوبصورت عمارتوں کو اپنے دامن میں سمیٹے لاہور کے پہلو میں گہرے کھنڈرات اور ویرانوں کا ایسا سلسلہ بھی ہے جسے دیکھ یقین نہیں آئیگا کہ یہ بھی داتا کی نگری کا ہی حصہ ہے۔
لاہور رنگ روڈ محمود بوٹی انٹرچینج کے قریب کئی کلومیٹر پر پھیلے یہ کھنڈرات دریائے راوی کے خشک دامن میں موجود ہیں، یہاں کبھی دریا بہتا تھا لیکن آج یہاں خطرناک کھنڈرات،گہری کھائیاں،...
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سان تیاگو: ہم چالاک انسان کےلیے لفظ کائیاں استعمال کرتے ہیں لیکن کائیا ایک روبوٹ کا نام ہے جو آپ کے گھر کے کونے کونے کو قدرتی دھوپ سے روشن کرنے کی صلاحیت رکھتا ہے۔
خوبصورت روبوٹ کائیا کی پیداوار شروع ہوچکی ہے اور اس کی صورت ڈش انٹینا سے ملتی جلتی ہے۔ اسے جہاں بھی دھوپ ملتی ہے اس کا خاص ریفلیکٹر اسے گھر کے اندر مطلوبہ جگہ پر بھیجتا ہے اور گھر کا وہ حصہ سورج کی قدرتی روشنی...
نیند پوری نہ ہونے سے دماغ خود کو ’کھانا‘ شروع کردیتا ہے
روم، اٹلی: نیند کی کمی سے نہ صرف روزمرہ کے معمولات متاثر ہوتے ہیں بلکہ اس سے دماغ کے اندر پیدا ہونے والے فاسد مادے اور دماغی تھکاوٹ بھی دور ہوجاتی ہے۔ لیکن نیند کی مسلسل کمی سے نیورون کم ہونے لگتے ہیں اور ان کے درمیان باہمی روابط بھی کمزور ہوجاتے ہیں اوربعد کی نیند بھی اس نقصان کا ازالہ نہیں کرپاتی۔
اس ضمن میں اٹلی میں مارشے پولی ٹیکنک یونیورسٹی کے پروفیسر مائیکل بیلیسے نے چوہوں پر بے خوابی اور مکمل نیند کے تجربات کیے ہیں اور اس کے بعد یہ نتیجہ...
خبردار! اس مینڈک کی (جعلی) آنکھوں میں زہر بھرا ہے!
برازیل: اگر آپ کو کہیں سویوبا مینڈک دیکھنے کا اتفاق ہو تو اس کی پشت پر بنے آنکھ نما ابھاروں کو غور سے نہ دیکھیے کیونکہ چند لمحوں بعد ان سے زہر کی پھوار خارج ہوسکتی ہے۔ یہ چالاک مینڈک خود کو شکاریوں سے بچانے کےلیے ان کی جانب پشت کرلیتا ہے جس پر آنکھ نما ابھار بنے ہیں اور جونہی شکاری قریب آتا ہے اسے ننھا مینڈک اپنی جسامت سے بڑا دکھائی دیتا ہے اور خطرے کی انتہا پر اس...
کراچی میں سال کا گرم ترین دن ، دن 12 بجے ہی پارہ 44 ڈگری تک جاپہنچا
کراچی: شہر میں آج رواں برس اب تک کا سب سے گرم ترین دن تصورکیا جارہا ہے اوردن 12 بجے ہی درجہ حرارت44 ڈگری تک جاپہنچا ہے۔
محکمہ موسمیات کے مطابق کراچی میں شدید گرمی کی لہر برقرار ہے، سمندری ہواؤں کی بندش اور بجلی کی غیر اعلانیہ طویل لوڈشیڈنگ نے شہریوں کی مشکلات میں اضافہ کردیا ہے۔ دن 12 بجے ہی شہر کا درجہ حرارت 44 ڈگری سے تجاوزکرگیا ہے جب کہ ہیٹ انڈیکس 45 ڈگری تک جاپہنچا ہے۔
محکمہ موسمیات کا کہنا ہے کہ شہر میں اس وقت ہوا بالکل...
Cavs-Warriors IV: A rivalry for the ages
Here are 25 reasons Cavs-Warriors is the most enjoyable rivalry in sports.
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What another Cavs or Warriors title would mean for the NBA
As the Warriors and Cavs meet again, what are the big and little things to watch for? Our NBA experts answer five questions heading into the NBA Finals.
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Colangelo's social media use questioned in report
Bryan Colangelo's alleged social media use came under scrutiny Tuesday in a report by The Ringer. The 76ers' president of basketball operations said he's not behind the anonymous accounts that criticized players and other front-office personnel.
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LiAngelo works out for Lakers as Lonzo watches
As his brother Lonzo looked on, LiAngelo Ball worked out for the Lakers, hoping to prove that he should be drafted. He says UCLA is a closed chapter and that he has matured after playing basketball overseas. A workout with the Warriors is next.
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Source: Brown, 76ers agree to 3-year extension
The 76ers are extending coach Brett Brown for three years, a league source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Saban tired of taking heat for blocking transfers
Alabama coach Nick Saban says he's just following SEC policy when he blocks transfers within the conference, and he wonders why he's taking all the heat. But Georgia coach Kirby Smart says he's in favor of lifting the restrictions.
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Long's Stanley Cup trolling angers hockey fans
Eagles defensive end Chris Long likes to joke on Twitter, but his trolling during the Stanley Cup Final was less than amusing to hockey fans.
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DB's retweets soar after jersey pledge if Cavs win
Browns safety Damarious Randall promised jerseys to everyone on Twitter who retweeted him -- if the Cavs win the title.
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2018 NFL projections: FPI's 1-32 ranking, odds for Super Bowl
ESPN's analytics team examined team data and ran 10,000 simulations. Here's how the Football Power Index sees the 2018 season playing out.
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The biggest NFL records that could be broken in 2018
Drew Brees is set to unseat Peyton Manning as the career passing yards leader. Here's when Brees is expected to do it, plus more upcoming milestones.
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Bad days for Mets are worse than bad days for others
There are bad days, and there are days like the Mets had on Tuesday, with more injuries, a shortened roster and a walk-off loss to Atlanta.
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Braves' brother-in-law duo brings out best in each other
"They'll say things you couldn't say to another teammate." Nick Markakis and Ryan Flaherty aren't just veteran leaders in the Atlanta clubhouse, they're family members who love to needle each other.
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Day 4 preview: In Paris, it's a doubles date for Venus and Serena
There might be a light schedule of intriguing singles matches, but Venus and Serena Williams will be playing together in doubles.
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Serena Williams and the mother of all comebacks
It was a solid win and a superhero statement. Should we have expected anything less from Serena?
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Why Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was 'peak hockey'
After few penalties, lots of scoring and a few dashes each of chaos and mayhem, the NHL can only hope the rest of the series is this entertaining.
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Why the Championship play-off final is soccer's richest game
The Football League Championship Play-off final is the richest game in soccer. Why? And what does it mean for the winner and the loser?
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Seahawks' addition of Marshall shows that size matters
The Seahawks got Russell Wilson a tall target on Monday, signing 6-foot-4 receiver Brandon Marshall, who comes with questions but also know-how.
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100 days from opener, Carson Wentz making strides
The Eagles QB is still adjusting to the brace on his surgically repaired knee, but he's making throws and showing mobility.
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Breaking down the most common mistakes at the National Spelling Bee
From the number of letters to the language of origin, the trickiest traits of National Spelling Bee words.
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The Houston Rockets' heartbreaking failure to launch
The Rockets proved James Harden and CP3 could thrive together, found a third star in Clint Capela and added the perfect pieces to make everything fit. In the end, the Warriors juggernaut and an untimely injury were too much to overcome.
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Tiger Woods readies for U.S. Open with trip to Shinnecock Hills
Woods spent his holiday weekend getting ready for the U.S. Open with a quick trip to Shinnecock Hills.
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A step-by-step look at Woods' 2018 season
As Tiger Woods begins his final tuneup for the U.S. Open, we look back on all his tournament results from 2018.
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Boxing's alternative to the soccer World Cup
During a big part of June and July the 2018 FIFA Soccer World Cup in Russia will be the one event in which the eyes of the world will be set. Boxing fans will have plenty of huge cards and title fights to enjoy as well.
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In search of its next star: How the WWE recruited Duke wrestler Jacob Kasper
Amateur wrestling has long been a rich source of prospects for the WWE, including the likes of Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle. In the mind of WWE Hall of Famer and recruiter Gerald Brisco, Duke heavyweight Jacob Kasper could well be the WWE's next big star.
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College baseball's underdogs have become believers
Non-traditional programs such as Coastal Carolina are gaining ground on the road to the College World Series. The regionals start Friday.
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Inside Florida State's complicated quarterback battle
As new coach Willie Taggart installs a new offense, last season's QB, James Blackman, is hoping to hold off Deondre Francois, who should be back for fall camp.
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What to expect from the 2018 NHL scouting combine
With the NHL scouting combine taking place in Buffalo this week, Chris Peters reviews what to watch for, including the dreaded Wingate test.
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FC Cincinnati to join MLS as expansion team
FC Cincinnati will join Major League Soccer next season as the league's newest expansion team.
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Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1 among MLB's power trio
As they separate themselves from all other rivals, the Yankees, Red Sox and Astros might duel for the top spot all summer long.
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Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG
The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
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Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack
Star Citizen's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750).
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GDPR 'risks making it harder to catch hackers'
Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares.
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Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'
The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device.
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Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month
Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network.
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Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail
A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court.
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Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists
A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues.
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YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos
YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down.
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Dixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide
Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year.
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Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack
Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube.
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TV show 'Roseanne' abruptly canceled after star's racist tweet sparks furor
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co's ABC network on Tuesday swiftly canceled the popular U.S. television comedy "Roseanne" after star Roseanne Barr incited outrage by comparing a black former Obama administration official to an ape in remarks on Twitter.
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ABC loses prime TV showcase with 'Roseanne' cancellation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co's decision to cancel "Roseanne" leaves ABC without its most-watched primetime program and an important platform for the television network to promote the rest of its lineup in a highly competitive battle for viewers.
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Weinstein's lawyer concerned about publicity, 'pressure' on prosecutors
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The lawyer defending movie mogul Harvey Weinstein against rape charges said Tuesday he was concerned that publicity surrounding the case and "inappropriate pressure" on prosecutors could be unfair to his client.
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