Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 26 (ANI/PRNewswire): ARMMAN, an India-based non-profit, is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance adherence to maternal and child health programs. Initiated in 2020, the project with Google Research India and IIT Madras uses AI to predict the risk of women dropping out of healthcare programs such as mMitra.
Along with scientific collaboration, the project was supported wi

ARMMAN to improve maternal and child health

French cybercrime investigators said Thursday they were investigating the leak of the medical data of nearly half a million people, including such highly confidential information as their HIV and fertility status.The leak of the data, believed to have been stolen by hackers, was discovered by the Zataz cybersecurity blog, which came across the document on encrypted messaging system Telegram in a group used for i

French investigators probe massive hack of medical records

Liquid Telecom, majority owned by telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa, raised $840 million in a bond sale to refinance debt and expand further into Africa.The sale was conducted by joint bookrunners JPMorgan Chase & Co., Standard Chartered and Standard Bank Group, Liquid Chief Financial Officer Kate Hennessy said on Thursday by email.The amount raised includes a $100 million investment by the International Fi

Africa&#039;s biggest fibre company raises $840 million in bond sale

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 25 (ANI/NewsVoir): At an exclusive interactive session organized by the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) this Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India's growing and aspiring needs, as well as demands, cannot be only served by Central and state governments.
She also emphasized the need for involvement and participation from the private sectors in o

"Private sector has to be involved in India's growth story

PARIS - Government officials in France say a number of hospitals have been hit by malware attacks, slowing down operations as they struggle to deal with COVID cases. French President Emmanuel Macron last week announced a plan to defend health facilities from cyber threats.Security experts are worried about the never ending list of recent cyberattacks against French hospitals: mid-December in Evreux, Normandy, la

Along with COVID, France&#039;s Hospitals Battle Cyberattacks

By Luca DiMatteoHow many friends do you have? As a novelist and blogger, this question is put to me over and over. I'm always puzzled by what the question means. I have many friends that I have never physically met, and then I have a handful that are the old-fashioned, face-to-face kind.During the early days of humanity and perhaps for a long time after, friends were limited to the distance they were will

Model Friends

Good Morning Faithful,Here are the top 49ers headlines for Friday, February 26.New and Notable 2021 NFL Draft: Pro Day Schedule and Results TrackerAs the 2021 NFL Draft quickly approaches, the league has released an official schedule for college pro days this offseason. Click here for Pro Football Focus' full list of upcoming pro days and latest draft rankings.Take a look at the latest proje

Morning Pro Day Schedule and Results

Travis Wingfield Adam Shaheen Ready For Year 2 in MiamiComing over last August via a trade from the Chicago Bears, Dolphins tight end Adam Shaheen had two goals - to work hard and earn the respect of his teammates and coaches."I came in and worked hard. I earned their respect and we became friends afterward," Shaheen said on the Drive Time Podcast with Travis Wingfield last season.

The Blitz: Wednesday February 24

BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China. COVID-19 VACCINES China approved the registration applications of two domestically developed COVID-19 vaccines with conditions, the National Medical Products Administration said Thursday. The administration conditionally approved an inactivated vaccine from the Wuhan Institute of Biological Pr

China science, technology news summary -- Feb. 26

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 25, 2021 - Paubox CEO Hoala Greevy has joined the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) Board. NCSA is a nonprofit,

Paubox CEO Joins National Cybersecurity Alliance Board

Birmingham, Ala. (PRWEB) February 24, 2021 - NXTsoft (nxtsoft.com), a company focused on cybersecurity solutions and API connectivity today announced a

NXTsoft and Aura Identity Guard Partner to Bring Simplified Cybersecurity Education to Businesses

SAMSUNG TV owners are now being treated to more free content to watch at home, with the arrival of the Vevo music channel in the UK. Here&#39;s how to find out if your TV is compatible and where to find it.

Your Samsung TV just got even more free content to enjoy - here&#39;s what&#39;s new

LAPTOPS are usually one of our most treasured - and expensive - items we own. Here&#39;s how to clean your laptop safely.

How to clean your laptop safely

IF YOU don&#39;t pay a monthly subscription fee to Spotify, you&#39;ve just lost out on a feature. And those who have filled their home with Google Assistant-equipped smart home kit will be the most gutted.

Spotify users now have to PAY to enjoy the best Google Nest feature

NETFLIX has introduced a new feature to its Android smartphone and tablet app, which automatically downloads new shows it thinks you&#39;ll enjoy bingeing when you&#39;re connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Netflix will now download shows to your Android phone without asking

VIRGIN MEDIA is upgrading some customers to pixel-packed Ultra HD movies and shows at no extra cost. Here&#39;s how it works.

Some Virgin Media viewers will now get Sky Q&#39;s best features for free

UK MOBILE firm EE has announced plans to boost its 4G network with more areas able to get a dramatically improved signal and download speeds over the rest of this year.

Forget 5G! EE will soon offer the network boost you really want and need

GOOGLE is finally rolling out a striking new look to smartphones with a fresh design for Google Maps but, for now, it&#39;s only available on Android devices.

Google Maps on Android gets new look but iPhone users miss out for now

SKY and other Internet Service Providers are being forced to crack down on websites offering users free access to the latest Hollywood blockbuster movies. Broadband customers will soon see a number of high-profile sites blocked by default when heading online.

Free movie streaming ban confirms broadband users face fresh block

HUAWEI is finally dropping Android from all of its new smartphones starting in April, and giving existing Huawei phone owners the chance to drop the Google-developed mobile operating system at the same time, in favour of its new Harmony OS.

Android will be removed from millions of Huawei phones this April

The winter storms that have swept across the U.S., particularly Texas, upending the energy market and knocking out power for millions of people, have delivered a windfall for Macquarie Group, with the Australian bank lifting its profit outlook for 2021 by as much as 10 percent, just two weeks after warning that earnings would be "slightly down"."Extreme winter weather conditions in North America have significant

Australia's Macquarie raises profit guidance after US winter freeze

Macquarie's shares up 3.5% to A$147.15, highest level in a year

Macquarie profits up by $317 million due to Texas deep freeze

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Shares of state-owned oil company Petrobras fell 22 percent on Monday, wiping out $13 billion in market value.In response, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro complained about the company's pricing policies, as he replaced the company's market-friendly CEO, Roberto Castello Branco, with retired army general Joaquim Silva e Luna.After a series of analyst downgrades, the selloff acce

Brazil's Petrobras shares fall 22%, losses placed at $13 billion

As stocks fall, Brazil's Bolsonaro calls for more government intervent

As Brazil's Petrobras oil drops, stocks, bonds also tumble

The defenders of Leningrad found many means to hide the city from enemy aviation. The Siege of Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) lasted 872 days from September 8, 1941 to January 27, 1944. German troops were bombing the city heavily, so the residents had to camouflage it quickly. Firstly, all the landmarks were being used as an aiming reference for the enemy's aviation. Secondly, everything possible had to be done to s

How sieged Leningrad was camouflaged during WWII

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 27 (ANI/NewsVoir): ADVIK Hi-Tech, a leading global automotive component manufacturer, today completed the acquisition of Hanon Bangalore Operations Pvt. Ltd. (Hanon Bangalore), from Hanon Systems, South Korea (KS: 018880).
This acquisition is a strategic fit as it accelerates ADVIK Hi-Tech's global manufacturing and RD expertise in the powertrain systems market, enabling it to deliver 

ADVIK acquires Hanon Bangalore Operations Pvt. Ltd.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Feb 27 (ANI): Oil marketing firm IndianOil Corporation (IOC) is expanding its Panipat refinery's capacity from 15 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) to 25 MMTPA at a cost of Rs 32,946 crore.
The expansion will include installation of a polypropylene unit and a catalytic dewaxing unit. The project is expected to be commissioned by September 2024.
The state-owned company's board of directo

IndianOil to expand Panipat refinery

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered immediate inspections of all Boeing 777-200 planes using Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines.This follows the February 20 near-catastrophe when a United 777 had its engine catch fire during a flight.Debris from the engine fell onto a Colorado residential neighborhood.The engine fire occurred on United Airlines flight UA328, carr

U.S. orders inspections of all United 777-200 planes after engine fire

Increased engine inspections follow United 777 near-catastrophe

Inspectors to seek out metal failure as cause of United engine fire

CHICAGO, Illinois - After engine parts fell onto a residential neighborhood in Denver, USA this weekend, Boeing Co. has recommended that airlines temporarily ground 777 aircraft using that engine.The protective outer covering on a Pratt and Whitney PW4000 engine fell to the ground from the United Airlines 777 on Saturday.Boeing officials noted that 69 777 jets are currently in service, while 59 are in sto

Boeing urges grounding some 777s after engine burns during USA flight

Pratt & Whitney engine parts fall from United 777 during US flight

Engine parts from 777 fall over Denver, bringing more woes for United

The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that aims to provide relief to businesses, governments and millions of Americans whose lives have been upended by the coronavirus crisis.Lawmakers voted early Saturday along party lines in the Democratic-controlled House, passing the measure by a vote of 219-212. The passage puts Biden on a path to his first majo

US House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill

Some intemperate remarks about Russian weaponry from Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan led the country to the precipice of a military coup this week, and the political crisis loomed large over the entire post-war recovery.In a February 23 interview with local television, Pashinyan said that the Iskander missiles in Armenia's armory - the most sophisticated weapons it possesses - were effectively duds. The 

Post-war report: Pashinyan misfired with insult of Russian missiles

The U.S. House of Representatives votes Friday on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-relief package that aims to provide relief to businesses, governments and millions of Americans whose lives have been upended by the coronavirus crisis.Lawmakers are expected to vote largely along party lines in the Democratic-controlled House. Passage would give Biden his first major legislative victory since entering of

US House to Vote on $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 26 (ANI/NewsVoir): We are in the midst of an unprecedented situation as the world and India grapples with the threat of COVID-19. As corporate citizens, we in industry must lend our meaningful support to contain this pandemic.
Such challenging circumstances indeed call for extraordinary measures. Egis in India has geared its value-chain to lend support to the Civil surgeon's office, Gu

Egis supports Civil Surgeon's Office to set up IT Center

Washington [US], February 26 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be discussing on how to counter the Khalistani movement during his virtual trip to Canada on Friday, according to a top State Department official.
While previewing Blinken's virtual trip to Mexico and Canada, Julie J Chung, US Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere, on Thursday confirmed that the issue of Khalistan will be taken up du

Blinken to raise Khalistan issue with Canada

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): The pace of underlying growth in Indian economy remains subdued and does not foresee a sharp ramp up in pace of GDP expansion in Q4 FY21, according to investment information agency ICRA.
It said GDP growth in real terms will strengthen only modestly to 2.6 per cent in Q4 FY21 from 0.7 per cent in Q3 FY21.
As many as nine of the 15 high frequency indicators recorded a weakening of thei

Economic recovery in consolidation phase since Jan: ICRA

The Croatian Legion was the only foreign unit that the Nazis recruited in the Battle of Stalingrad. Its members thought it a great honor, not yet knowing what nightmare awaited them there.The so-called Independent State of Croatia (NDH) was set up under the patronage of Germany and Italy on the ruins of the destroyed Kingdom of Yugoslavia in April 1941. When, two months later, Germany invaded the USSR, the NDH c

How Croatian military units fought against the USSR in WWII

Analytical horseplayers are conditioned to follow the top jockeys and trainers on big race days."Nothing succeeds like success," is a well-worn truism and, indeed, it's usually the high- ranking connections who dominate prestigious races.Yet, Saturday's Jonsson Workwear Cape Derby (Grade 1) features an unbeaten, odds-on favourite, the outstanding Elusive Fort colt, Kommetdieding, prepared by Michelle Rix 

Cape Derby glory beckons at Kenilworth

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department's internal watchdog is reviewing a former Boeing engineer's allegations that he was unfairly investigated by the FBI on suspicion that he was spying for China, according to correspondence and court filings reviewed by The Associated Press. It's the latest challenge related to secretive surveillance powers used in some terrorism and espionage cases.The inspector general review 

Watchdog Reviews Complaint about FBI Surveillance Warrant

New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI): Srinagar's famous Dal Lake, Mathura's Banke Bihari Temple, Agra Fort and Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh are among 12 iconic sites selected under Phase IV of "Swachh Iconic Places" (SIP).
Other sites include Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, Kalighat Temple in West Bengal, Rock Garden in Chandigarh, Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha.
From Rajasthan, three sites includ

Dal Lake among 12 sites under 'Swachh Iconic Places'

New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI/NewsVoir): Egis announced the visit of Laurent Germain, Group CEO to India. Egis recognizes India as one of its strategic geography and Laurent's visit will enable Egis to cement its footprint in India.
Laurent Germain, CEO, Egis Group, "I am impressed by India growth story especially in infra space. Today, we can proudly say that since the time we entered the India market, almost 25 ye

Egis has ambitious plans for India

New Delhi (India), February 25 (ANI): Delhi Jal Board chairman Raghav Chadha on Thursday said that the national capital will face a water crisis if the Central government stops the water flow by closing the Nangal Hydel channel.
"In summer the water consumption in Delhi has increased, but the Central government is going to stop the water of Beas river for a month by closing the Nangal Hydel Channel. This will reduce 232 m

Delhi Jal Board asks Centre to not stop water release

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 25 (ANI): LT Technology Services (LTTS) said on Thursday it has been selected by Airbus to provide technology and digital engineering solutions for its Skywise platform.
With more than 130 airlines around the world already connected to Skywise, the platform is playing an important part in enabling and accelerating digital transformation of the aviation sector as a whole.
LTTS will s

LTTS selected by Airbus for Skywise Partner Programme

New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI): In the wake of a sudden rise of coronavirus cases, Air India Express on Thursday rolled out new guidelines for the passengers travelling to India making it mandatory for them to submit a valid negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report on the website prior to their departure.
It has also stated that the travellers are required to take coronavirus screening test "not more than 72 hours befor

COVID-19 negative report mandatory for passengers

The DA says the ANC government has gone too far with regard to name changes.The party says the ANC sidelined submissions from the public, rejecting 139 objections.The DA says the government is simply engaging in a box-ticking exercise under the guise of 'transformation'. After Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa ga

Eastern Cape name changes: &#039;The ANC has gone too far&#039;, says DA

 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Tuesday it was ordering immediate inspections of Boeing 777-200 planes with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines before further flights after an engine failed on a United flight on Saturday.Operators must conduct a thermal acoustic image inspection of the large titanium fan blades located at the front of each engine, the FAA said.The National Trans

FAA Orders Immediate Inspections of Some Boeing 777 Engines

A Turkish court has convicted an executive and two pilots of a small airline on charges of 'migrant smuggling' for their roles in businessman Carlos Ghosn's spectacular evacuation from Japan, where the former Renault-Nissan chair faced charges of financial misdeeds, to his mansion in Lebanon.On Wednesday, the Istanbul court sentenced the executive and two pilots of Turkish airline MNG on them to four years and t

Turkish court jails three for helping Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan

By Terry Crawford-BrowneAn Israeli documentary film called The Lab was made in 2013. It was shown in Pretoria and Cape Town, Europe, Australia and the US and won numerous awards, even including at the Tel Aviv International Documentary Film Festival.[i]The thesis of the film is that the Israeli occupation of Gaza and the West Bank is a "lab" so that Israel can boast that its weapons have been "battle-test

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