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Early high school start times adversely affect attendance: Study

The study found that the changes to an earlier start time led to an increase of about one additional absence per year

May 3, 2020

By IANS

Spend more time writing instead of fretting, Emma Stone advises people

As part of the effort towards mental health, the Child Mind Institute will share self-recorded videos daily featuring notable names talking about how they stay mentally fit

May 3, 2020

By IANS

Saudi Arabia's former intelligence chief dismisses claims about 150 royals infected with Coronavirus

Prince Turki bin Faisal, who is also a member of the Saudi royal family and the son of late King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, says that the actual number is less than 20

May 3, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

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Wuhan lab's 'Bat woman' still studies animal-born Coronavirus, says 5,000 strains are yet to discover

Shi Zhengli has estimated that there are over 5,000 Coronavirus strains waiting to be discovered in bats globally

May 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Chris Hemsworth 'blown away' by 'Extraction' response

The Thor actor took to Instagram to post a video to express his gratitude about the response to the film

May 3, 2020

By IANS

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Horse racing: Undefeated Nadal is good, but is he a Charlatan?

The $1 million Arkansas Derby took centre stage, with the Kentucky Derby postponed until September due to the coronavirus

May 3, 2020

By Reuters

COVID-19 PPE can cause serious skin injuries: Study

A cross-sectional survey was conducted online for understanding skin injuries among medical staff fighting COVID-19 from February 8–22

May 3, 2020

By IANS

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FIFA vice-president ponders calendar year season in Europe

A number of European leagues, including Italy, Germany and England, still hope to finish their seasons but doing so could force the start of the 2020-21 campaign to be pushed back

May 3, 2020

By Reuters

Covid-19 effect: Keanu Reeves' 'John Wick 4' to now release in 2022

The John Wick sequel joins the list of some more major changes in release dates of Hollywood films, announced lately

May 3, 2020

By IANS

Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande's duet to aid COVID frontliners' kids

It is the first of a compilation of singles benefitting charitable organisations featuring the two artistes

May 3, 2020

By IANS

Tennis: Feels surreal to be back on court, says Germany's Brown

Matches on the indoor claycourt are played over a short format, first to four games and no advantage scoring in the Exo Tennis Series

May 3, 2020

By Reuters

Ex-Brazilian Minister testifies against Bolsonaro in meddling probe

Brazil's former Justice minister has testified against the President Jair Bolsonaro for meddling with the federal poliec

May 3, 2020

By IANS

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El Chapo's daughter distributes gifts carrying his image

Mexican drug lord's daughter Alejandrina Guzman's clothing brand distributed around 300 gifts to children with El Chapo's image in it

May 3, 2020

By IANS

Japan indicates at easing few curbs imposed due to Coronavirus outbreak

The deadly virus outbreak has claimed the lives of over 240,000 people globally in over 170 countries

May 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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US Soccer scores victory in equal pay suit with women's team players

However, the judge also ruled that players' claims they do not receive equal treatment as the men when it comes to travel, training, housing and other areas could proceed

May 3, 2020

By Reuters