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Billie Eilish malware attacks 15 000 SA users
Cyber criminals are exploiting Grammy Awards to spread malware hidden in music tracks or video clips, says Kaspersky.
GDP edges up 0.1 per cent
The Canadian economy edged higher in November, reversing most the decline seen in October, as cold weather helped boost the utilities sector and the construction and retail sectors also gained ground.
Sorry Bernie and AOC: 'Free' Healthcare Isn't Free
Everything is a trade-off. Is it worth it?
Asian investors eye low-cost housing - VietNamNet
JLL estimates that hundreds of millions of dollars from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and China are waiting to be funneled into Vietnam’s real estate market.
Sorry Bernie and AOC: 'Free' Healthcare Isn't Free
Everything is a trade-off. Is it worth it?
Atletico Madrid end pursuit of Edinson Cavani?
Atletico Madrid are said to have dropped out of the race for Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani after their latest bid of £15m is rejected by the French champions.
Brexit Day: What to know when U.K. leaves EU
More than 3 1/2 years after the landmark Brexit referendum, the United Kingdom will finally leave the European Union at 11 p.m. GMT on Friday.
E3 2020 will “shake things up” with new format
With the likes of Sony PlayStation dropping E3 for the second consecutive year, the Electronic Software Association (ESA) declared that it will "shake thin
Twitter, Pinterest crack down on voter misinformation
Twitter and Pinterest are taking new steps to root out voting misinformation designed to suppress participation in the November elections.
Economic Survey 2020: Why CEA Refers to Band Baaja Baaraat Movie
"Even our South Indian audience can relate to this. The same situation was there in Tamil movie Aaha Kalyanam," the CEA said
Britain leaves the EU - then what?
Britain leaves the European Union on Friday, ending more than four decades of economic, political and legal integration with its closest neighbours.
Amazon lifts profit in Q4 despite weak international ops, sees mixed Q1
Amazon said revenues for its fourth quarter advanced to USD 87.4 billion from 72.4 billion the year before, including a negative forex effect of USD 120 million, well in line with expectations. Despite a forecast for a lower profit, the operating profit crept up to USD 3.9 billion from 3.8 billion, and the net profit lifted to USD 3.3 billion or USD 6.47 per diluted share, from 3.0 billion and 6.04 per share.
Amazon lifts profit in Q4 despite weak international ops, sees mixed Q1
Amazon said revenues for its fourth quarter advanced to USD 87.4 billion from 72.4 billion the year before, including a negative forex effect of USD 120 million, well in line with expectations. Despite a forecast for a lower profit, the operating profit crept up to USD 3.9 billion from 3.8 billion, and the net profit lifted to USD 3.3 billion or USD 6.47 per diluted share, from 3.0 billion and 6.04 per share.
Brexit Day 2020 latest news LIVE – Brexit Party MEP outlines the UK’s future after the EU
BREXIT Day is finally upon and Anne Widdecombe has revealed what she believes will happen after the country leaves the EU. At 11pm tonight, the UK will officially leave the EU almost four years aft…
Unscrupulous SA security companies abusing Zimbabweans
The Association of Private Security Owners of South Africa (TAPSOSA) has called on authorities to look into the plight of Zimbabwean security officers being abu...
Untitled Goose Fan Game Creates Chaos On Your Desktop
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Alina Szapocznikow’s Self-Portrait: an ancient marble hero
The Polish artist who survived Auschwitz creates work reflecting a bygone era
ANZ NZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence
The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index was unchanged at 123 in January, a solid level. Households aren’t gung ho, but are feeling resilient.
Nigeria's Separated Conjoined Twins Live Normal Lives
Nigerian twin girls conjoined at the chest and abdomen are now living normal lives, weeks after being successfully separated at the state-owned National Hospital. Medical experts say the operation was the most complicated case of conjoined twins separation in Nigeria.
David De Gea on brink of Manchester United landmark
The Spain goalkeeper will become the 36th player to make 300 appearances in the competition for a single club, and the eighth to do so for United.
Sa-Roc Joins Rapsody's 'A Black Woman Created This Tour' & Drops 'Hand Of God' Video
The run kicks off on February 4 in Philly.
Roku Will Stop Offering Fox Channels To Users on February 1
An anonymous reader shares a report: Without giving users a justification, Roku just announced via mass email that after January 31, 2020, all Fox "standalone" channels with no longer be available on the service's streaming boxes or TVs equipped with its software. The email states that "You can stil...
Eskom warns SA to brace for more frequent power cuts
The country has been contending with an energy deficit since late 2005.
Volcanic earthquakes, magmatic activity in Taal Volcano – Phivolcs
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) continues to monitor activities of the Taal Volcano after recording several volcanic earthquakes which signify magmatic activity.
112 layer flash to be sampled in Q1
Kioxia, the renamed Toshiba, says it will sample a 112-layer TLC flash in Q1. It is the fifth-generation BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory.
Facebook and Instagram to remove coronavirus misinformation
Including claims about false cures or prevention
French press asks whether Brexit ‘divorce’ means adieu or just au revoir for UK
Some commentators suggested little would change just for now while others predicted the UK exit could regalvanise Europe.
'Old Slogans and Old Cliches': India's Ex-Finance Minister Slams Gov't Approach to Economic Slide
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian economy's growth rate witnessed a six-year low in the second quarter (July-September) of 2019; the Reserve Bank of India has cut the year's growth projection to 5 percent from the 6.1 percent projected in October 2019.
SBI profit jumps 41 per cent to Rs 6,797 crore in Q3 on lower provisioning
On a standalone basis, SBI's net profit jumped 41.2 per cent to Rs 5,583.36 crore in the third quarter of the current fiscal compared to Rs 3,954.81 crore during the corresponding October-December period in the same period a year ago.
When the price tag seems too good to be true, it might be – but not because of the cost
When the price tag seems too good to be true, it might be, learns Gayle MacDonald. Not because of the cost, but because the sticker seems to be a permanent feature of the product
Mars National Anthem? Elon Musk Drops Surprise EDM Track ‘Don’t Doubt Ur Vibe’
Elon Musk has proved a versatile creator, but forget electric cars, rockets and flamethrowers – the Tesla boss has now ventured into electronic music.
UK govt warns travellers to EU of end to free mobile roaming
The UK government has issued new guidance warning that the guarantee of free mobile roaming across the EU, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein will end from 01 January 2021. This marks the end of the Brexit transition period.
Rangers ‘set to clinch’ Matej Vydra signing on transfer deadline day
RANGERS are set to seal a deadline day loan deal for Burnley striker Matej Vydra, according to reports. Steven Gerrard is keen to bolster his attacking options as the club endeavour to claim the Pr…
Ines Khai brings creole grooves to Dundalk’s An Táin
Ines Khai is inviting locals to join her for her album prelaunch concert being held at An Táin Arts Centre on February 21. Ines Khai comes from Guadeloupe, which is a group of islands of the Ea...
Plastics ban can't be instant, restaurants warn Ottawa
OTTAWA — Canada's restaurant owners are eager to do their part to curb this country's addiction to plastics, their association says, but they want the government to leave time for them to adapt to a . . .
Aston Martin Sells Part of Itself and Pivots to F1
Aston Martin is no longer cash-strapped and in peril, as car enthusiast billionaire Lawrence Stroll has smashed into the office and handed over £182m in return for him and his car-loving businessmates taking a 16.7 per cent ownership stake in the company. It's Dragon's Den for real.
POCO X2 6GB RAM variant spotted on Geekbench
POCO will be unveiling the POCO X2 smartphone in India on Feb. 4. The smartphone is most likely coming to country as a renamed version of the Redmi K30. China had received Redmi K30 in 5G and 4G flavors in December. Multiple evidences have suggested that the Redmi K30 4G model is coming to India …
‘Sad’ veterans send Brexit Day love letter to EU on White Cliffs of Dover
The emotional video message was projected on to the Kent landmark which provided a welcoming sight for soldiers returning from Dunkirk in 1940.
‘Sad’ veterans send Brexit Day love letter to EU on White Cliffs of Dover
The emotional video message was projected on to the Kent landmark which provided a welcoming sight for soldiers returning from Dunkirk in 1940.
Britain bids farewell to EU, hails a new start
Britain becomes the first country to leave the 28-member bloc
Twitter, Pinterest crack down on voter misinformation
Twitter and Pinterest announced the new initiatives just before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses on Monday.
Britain leaves the EU - then what?
The key moments ahead, after Britain leaves the European Union on Friday.
Domestic kamikaze mini drones delivered to Turkish security forces
The first batch of the domestically developed new generation kamikaze mini-drones was delivered to Turkish security forces, Defense Industry Presidency...
Jeff Bezos met FBI investigators in 2019 over alleged Saudi hack
Amazon founder interviewed as FBI conducts inquiry into Israeli firm linked to malware
Where’s Wendy?
Paradise Valley Hotel 249 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Clematis (03) 59684037 By WENDY HARGREAVES, fiveofthebest.com Why does a pub meal taste even better when you take a day trip to find it? On this occa…
Brumbies fight back to edge Reds
The Brumbies claimed a come-from-behind win over their Reds in their Australian Super Rugby derby in Canberra.
Burglar gets nine years for string of break-ins
A burglar who carried out a spree of break-ins and stole a car from one victim has been jailed for nine years.
Epic Games backs GamesIndustry.biz Academy
Unreal Engine firm to contribute guides to our new section
Nigel Farage: Brexit Party Ready to Hold Boris To Account on Brexit
Farage said Brexit Day wouldn't be another 2016, when the Tories seemed sincere and lulled voters into a false sense of security.
Facebook fights spread of coronavirus misinformation
As misinformation about the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, Facebook has announced several countermeasures. This is the new reality.
Elon Musk Just Dropped a New EDM Song on SoundCloud: Don't Doubt Ur Vibe
Elon Musk just released an EDM track on SoundCloud called Don't Doubt ur Vibe, and it'll have you dancing your way into the weekend.
Coronavirus doesn't discriminate, so neither should you
A man sat next to me on the Tube before immediately getting up and saying, ‘Errr... Not sitting next to coronavirus.’
Carolina Panthers Running Back Christian McCaffrey Can't Catch Sonic the Hedgehog
Super Bowl commercial spins in
Super Bowl 2020: 49ers staff can't shake memories of Atlanta's 28-3 collapse
The San Francisco 49ers staff members who were with the Atlanta Falcons three years ago learned valuable lessons from their 28-3 collapse.
Sun Met: Top international jockey to ride defending champ Rainbow Ridge
The 2020 Sun Met will have a touch of international flavour as Ryan Moore is riding defending champion Rainbow Bridge.
MotoGP, Lorenzo and Aprilia set to liven up Sepang: don't call it a 'shakedown' test
MotoGP: The three days reserved for testers that will start on Sunday will be full of interest: Jorge's return to Yamaha, the new RS-GP and there will also be Alex Marquez
‘Big four’ banks turn into ‘big two’ - VietNamNet
With Vietcombank making up 40 percent of total profit of four state-owned banks, the competition among the ‘big four’ banks has been reduced to the ‘big two’.
Ackermann robbed at gunpoint while on holiday in SA
Gloucester flank Ruan Ackermann was robbed at gunpoint while on holiday in South Africa.
Prince urges CSA to 'confront brutal facts' on Kolpak issue
Cape Cobras coach Ashwell Prince has urged Cricket South Africa to strongly examine the reasons behind players leaving the country.
Elon Musk Drops EDM Tune "Don't Doubt ur Vibe" on Soundcloud
Complete with Tesla Cybertruck cover art.
Britain leaves the EU – then what?
Britain leaves the European Union on Friday, ending more than four decades of economic, political and legal integration with its closest neighbours.
CBOT Trends - Corn, soybeans, wheat steady-down 2 cents per bushel
CHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. trade expectations for the opening of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) at 8:30 a.m. CST (1430 GMT) on Friday.WHEAT - Steady to down 2 cents per bushel* Wheat futures mostly lower on risk-off trading ahead of the weekend.* Most-active CBOT March soft red winter wheat futures contract hit resistance at its 20-day moving average during overnight trading session. Consolidation was noted at the 30-day moving average.
Emmerdale fans unhappy over portrayal of Wendy Posner
She's a divisive character
Dan + Shay to headline Barefoot Country Music Fest
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- The new Barefoot Country Music Fest will feature a headlining performance from Dan + Shay.
The Good Place Finale Reminds Us It's Okay to Go
How do you eulogize a post-death TV show?
Guardiola: I'm sorry Mourinho rivalry didn't cause fireworks
Pep Guardiola joked he is "sorry" his rivalry with Jose Mourinho never took off in the Premier League after fireworks between the pair in Spain.
ITI further extends FPO to Feb 5; issue subscribed 58% so far
Services of public sector banks were impacted as employee unions went on a two-day nationwide strike from Friday to press for wage revision.
Tongaat shares back to JSE trading on Monday
It suspended trading on June 10 after revelations of accounting irregularities that saw its share plummet some 75% last year.
Waititu a 'sacrificial lamb': Ruto allies
They claim the grand plan is to "finish" the DP politically.
Las Pinas City donates P1-M to victims of Taal eruption
Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda T. Aguilar announced on Thursday that the city government will donate P1 million as financial assistance to the victims of the Taal Volcano eruption in the municipalities of Agoncillo and Lemery in Batangas.
Nesting nanotubes to create 1-D van der Waals heterostructures
An international team of researchers has found a new way to create 1-D heterostructures—by nesting nanotubes. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they nested the ...
Confident Kenin keen to take the fight to Muguruza
Sofia Kenin will be making her debut in a Grand Slam final when she faces Garbine Muguruza for the Australian open title on Saturday but what she ...
Lyft expands free voter rides to all US primaries
You might not have trouble getting to the voting booth in 2020 through the ridesharing program.
Elegoo Mars Pro vs. Elegoo Mars: It's not much of a fight!
The Elegoo Mars has been hugely popular since its release, but now there is a new model, the Mars Pro. Is it worth the cost to replace? Let's find out.
Elon Musk Just Dropped A Chill EDM Track 'Don't Doubt ur Vibe' That Doesn't Suck
The world is a strange place when meme lord Elon Musk is dropping music.
Hillary Clinton isn't running, but she hasn't gone away (even if some might like her to)
"Wouldn't we like to run against her?" Trump asked at a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa.
UN Urges Int'l Community to Rebuild Sudan Economy
A top UN official has warned that the international community would "pay a terrible price" if it fails to help rebuild Sudan's dilapidated economy as the African country transitions to civilian rule. "The story of Sudan in year 2020 is not the story
Blibli.com Debuts Cashierless Store; Nordstrom Pilots Resale Concept
News: eCommerce merchants are tapping into the world of brick-and-mortar retail by opening cashless and cashierless stores.
NASA bids farewell to the Spitzer Space Telescope
Named in honor of the famed astronomer, Lyman Spitzer, NASA's infrared space telescope launched into space in 2003. On Thursday, it was finally decommissioned, laying the groundwork for the James Web Space Telescope (JWST) in making future discoveries.
Facebook to remove false contents on coronavirus
Facebook, US social media platform, says it will start removing false contents aimed at misinforming people about the spread of coronavirus.
How To Choose A Portable Air Conditioner
During Australia's particularly hotter months, those living without air conditioning can't just rely on a cold change to sweep through before bedtime, making broken sleep in hot muggy bedrooms annoyingly regular....
Uber Stock: A 2020 Survival Guide
The leading ridesharing service is revving up this year after a dud rookie season. Let's see what needs to happen for things to stay that way.
Nyoro’s Promise to Waititu’s Allies
The newly sworn-in governor of Kiambu got his opponents with a surprise when he promised t...
Springbok signings are complete game-changers for van Graan's Munster
RG Snyman and Damian de Allende are likely to become fan favourites at Thomond Park.
Blockchain Consortium Hyperledger Releases Hyperledger Fabric 2.0
Hyperledger, a distributed ledger technology (DLT) consortium created by a host of highly reputed companies including Linux and IBM, has announced the release of the version 2.0 of Hyperledger Fabric, an enterprise-grade blockchain platform, according to a blog post on January 30, 2020.
The 5 Most Bonkers Team Trump Arguments
As the Senate impeachment trial hurtles to a close, the President’s lawyers and House impeachment managers wrapped up around 16...
Vedanta profit rises 49% to ₹2,348 crore
Revenue, however, drops 10% to to ₹21,126 crore
EDITORIAL: Go Kenya, go for medals
We congratulate the team but point out that the task ahead is enormous.