Artificial intelligence might be able to spot the next animal-to-human virus before it becomes a pandemic. More scientists than not believe coronavirus which continues to wreak havoc across the globe came from bats in a process known as zoonosis. Like Covid-19, most new human infectious diseases come from animals – which with the right technology – scientists say could be […]
Read moreBaby (back ribs) come back? In a surprise announcement on Thursday, McDonald's (MCD) revealed the upcoming return of its cult classic menu item, the McRib — just in time for the sandwich's 40th anniversary. The BBQ favorite, which is made of seasoned boneless pork, barbecue sauce, onions and pickles on a bun, will be available on menus beginning November 1. […]
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A person has died in a single vehicle crash on an Auckland highway overnight. The crash happened on the Mt Wellington Highway, heading north close to Sylvia Park shopping centre. It was reported to emergency services shortly after 2.30am. Police confirmed just before 9am that a person had been killed in the crash. A second person suffered serious injuries and […]
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The mother of slain cop Matthew Hunt says her son’s killer got help from an aimless, shameless coward after a “hate crime” murder. Diane Hunt told the High Court at Auckland today that her son was a selfless public servant who would have helped Natalie Jane Bracken. But after Bracken saw Hunt gunned down in Massey on June 19 last […]
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AN odour-fighting firm hopes to have scented a winner — bedding that filters out farts. The experts hope couples driven apart by stinks will find harmony with their sheets and duvets. They rely on micro-fibres in carbon panels that catch and neutralise unpleasant smells. The bedding comes in double, king and superking sizes. A double sheet is £125 and a […]
Read moreMayim Bialik says her friendship with Neil Patrick Harris was tested after she saw him perform in the musical "Rent" in the 1990s. The former "Big Bang Theory" star and new "Jeopardy!" host opened up about the pair's tiff on Tuesday's episode of "The Late Late Show with James Corden." "I have a very bad story about a musical," Bialik […]
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The Powerball estimated jackpot is $620 million, putting the winnings in the top 10 richest all-time lottery jackpots. The estimated cash value of the jackpot is $446 million, according to the Colorado Lottery. The next drawing is on Saturday. The odds of winning the jackpot prize are 1 in 292 million. The $620 million Powerball jackpot bumps into the No. […]
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Qatar is set to host its first grand prix later this year, with a landmark 10-year deal from 2023 also being announced by Formula One. The Middle Eastern country will fill the vacant spot on 21 November left by Australia, which had to cancel due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The race – which has already added to allegations Qatar […]
Read moreSept 29 (Reuters) – Walmart Inc said on Wednesday it was planning to hire about 150,000 new U.S. store workers, most of them permanent and full-time, in preparation for the busy holiday season. The U.S. retailer also said it would offer extra hours to many of its store workers during the period, days after rival Target Corp also said it […]
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