In recent months, the chief executive of Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, has come under increasingly intense pressure as pro-government voices and leaders of the state governments headed by opposition politicians criticized him alike. Some accused him for delays in supplying vaccines; some called him a “profiteer” for not offering Covid […]
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Covid crisis in India very serious, cases yet to peak: US official
WASHINGTON: The Covid-19 crisis in India is indeed very serious, the Biden Administration said on Friday, noting that the cases have not peaked yet. “I’m afraid that the crisis in India with the surge in the virus is indeed very, very serious. India’s reporting an increasing number of cases almost every day. The crisis has […]
Apple Accused by EU of Anti-Competitive Behaviour in the Music Streaming Market, Sides With Spotify
EU regulators accused Apple on Friday of distorting competition in the music streaming market, siding with Spotify in a case that could lead to a hefty fine and changes in the iPhone maker’s lucrative business practices. The preliminary findings are the first time Brussels has leveled anti-competitive charges against Apple, although the two sides have […]
Bottas on pole without being fastest at Portimao
2:19 PM ET Laurence Edmondson Close F1 Editor • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Nate Saunders Close F1 Associate Editor • Previously worked in rugby union and British Superbikes • History graduate from Reading University• Joined ESPNF1 in February 2014 After a disastrous Emilia Romagna Grand Prix two weeks ago, Valtteri Bottas bounced back […]
Egyptian mummy believed to be of male priest, turns out to be pregnant woman
An ancient Egyptian mummy once believed to be the remains of a male priest is actually the embalmed body of a woman in the third trimester of pregnancy, Polish scientists said on Friday. Marzena Ozarek-Szilke, an anthropologist at the Warsaw Mummy Project, was examining a CT scan of a mummy at the National Museum in […]
Arizona Cardinals trade up to draft Florida CB Marco Wilson, whose throwing of LSU player’s shoe led to costly penalty
TEMPE, Ariz. — Former Florida cornerback Marco Wilson, whose decision to throw the cleat of an LSU player late in a December game led to the Tigers kicking the game-winning field goal, was taken in the fourth round of the NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday. The Cardinals, who were without a third- […]
Myanmar protesters march three months after coup; UN warns of ‘standstill’
Protesters against military rule marched in Myanmar on Saturday three months after a coup ended a democratic transition. AP Photo Protesters against military rule marched in Myanmar on Saturday three months after a coup ended a democratic transition, with several small blasts compounding a sense of crisis that a UN envoy warned could bring state […]
New Orleans Saints take Notre Dame QB Ian Book in 4th round of NFL draft
METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints added another potential successor to Drew Brees by drafting Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book with the 133rd overall pick in Round 4 on Saturday. Like Brees himself, Book will have to overcome the stigma of being just 6 feet tall to succeed in the NFL. But he went […]
Thousands party at Liverpool nightclub in trial reopening from Covid lockdown
Around 3,000 revellers aged 18 to 20 danced to pounding music in a warehouse on the docks, in close contact with each other and without wearing masks in the trial reopening from lockdown. Thousands party as part of a national research programme assessing the risk of Covid-19 transmission in Liverpool. (Reuters) Thousands of young people […]
Could It Be For GTA 6?
Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 5 was the last game from the popular Rockstar Games franchise that was launched for end users. GTA 6 will be the next game in the Grand Theft Auto franchise. And as much interest as there is in any new GTA game, there isn’t any information about the next GTA game. […]