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WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example.

The Apple Daily founder is among seven people found guilty of unauthorised assembly in 2019 protests.

Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures.

Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices.

This 'metal-eating' robot can follow a metal path without using a computer or needing a battery. By wiring the power-supplying units to the wheels on the opposite side, the robot autonomously navigates towards aluminum surfaces and away from hazards that block its energy source. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331173716.htm

At the same time the pandemic was expanding the number of people working remotely, children nationwide began attending school virtually. The result? An increase in domestic work that fell disproportionately on the shoulders of mothers, according to a new study by sociologists. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331173710.htm

Scientists up to create the next version of Xenobots - tiny biological robots that self-assemble, carry out tasks, and can repair themselves. Now they can move faster, and record information. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331143050.htm

Comorbidities such as heart disease, respiratory disease, renal disease and cancer lead to an increased risk of death from COVID-19, according to new research. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331143042.htm

Researchers have assessed virus growth and activation of the cellular defense mechanisms in the respiratory tract. They have shown that natural temperature differences that exist in the upper and lower respiratory tract have a profound influence on SARS-CoV-2 replication and subsequent innate immune activation in human cells. The findings can help to develop antiviral drugs and preventive measures. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331114747.htm

Researchers have developed a tamper-proof temperature indicator that can alert health care workers when a vial of vaccine reaches an unsafe temperature for a certain period, which could help ensure distribution of effective mRNA vaccines. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331114737.htm

A genetic analysis of virus samples suggests that the UK-originating variant, which is 40-50 percent more transmissible, entered the country in late November 2020. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331103627.htm

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.

Clinicians using a new viral screening test can not only diagnose COVID-19 in a matter of minutes with a portable, pocket-sized machine, but can also simultaneously test for other viruses -- like influenza -- that might be mistaken for the coronavirus. At the same time, they can sequence the virus, providing valuable information on the spread of COVID-19 mutations and variants. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331173739.htm

A research team of international space scientists has found new evidence of a low-altitude meteoritic touchdown event reaching the Antarctic ice sheet 430,000 years ago. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331143036.htm

Diamonds that formed deep in the Earth's mantle contain evidence of chemical reactions that occurred on the seafloor. Probing these gems can help geoscientists understand how material is exchanged between the planet's surface and its depths. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331143028.htm

A new study has found the first evidence of sophisticated breathing organs in 450-million-year-old sea creatures. Contrary to previous thought, trilobites were leg breathers, with structures resembling gills hanging off their thighs. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331143025.htm

Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest.

The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings.

The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain.

Asian female massage workers in the US speak up about the stigma surrounding their profession.

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.

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Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge The legislation disappeared before a scheduled vote last week, and now it’s likely done for the year Continue reading… * This article was originally published here

The attack left the victim, 65, in hospital and police said the suspect made anti-Asian statements.

Military police detain a navy officer and a Russian in the act of exchanging secret documents, say police.

The Indian PM's visit to Bangladesh turned deadly last week as violent protests erupted on his arrival.

The "black box" could explain why the Sriwijaya Air jet crashed into the sea in January.

Before she died, Hana Kimura had written social media posts implying she was cyberbullied.

The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings.

The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings.

The carmaker will offer a generous paid parental leave scheme to its 40,000 employees globally.

G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon.

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic.

Superbly preserved braincase of this new species is an important find - it suggests there was a greater diversity and abundance of abelisaurids late in dinosaurs' era than previously thought. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210330210956.htm

The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown.

Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month.

Human disturbance in urban environments makes some squirrels fail, but others perform better in novel problem-solving. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210330210943.htm

New research looked at a newly discovered, endangered songbird located only in South America -- the Iberá Seedeater -- and found that this bird followed a very rare evolutionary path to come into existence at a much faster pace than the grand majority of species. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210330171034.htm

On sultry summer afternoons, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems provide much-needed relief from the harsh heat and humidity. These systems, which often come with dehumidifiers, are currently not energy efficient, guzzling around 76% of the electricity in commercial and residential buildings. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210330171023.htm

Whether parents prefer a conformance-oriented or independence-oriented supplemental education program for their children depends on political ideology, according to a study of more than 8,500 American parents. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210330171012.htm

Anthropogenic climate change is one of the foremost scientific and societal challenges. In part, our response to this global challenge requires an enhanced understanding of how the Earth's surface responds to episodes of climatic heating and cooling. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210330171009.htm

Earth's sea level has remained fairly constant during the last 541 million years, but a new study suggests the planet may have been covered by a vast global ocean 4 to 3.2 billion years ago. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210330171018.htm

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them.

A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists.

The strategic accord will help expand Chinese influence in the region and challenge US dominance.

On March 30th, Xiaomi held the 2021 spring new product launch conference at Xiaomi Technology Park and officially released its first folding screen mobile phone, Xiaomi MIX FOLD.  Xiaomi MIX FOLD uses a large 8.01-inch internally folded 2K resolution flexible screen with a 6.52-inch external screen, equipped with self-developed C1 professional image processor, the world’s first mobile phone liquid lens, equipped with a four-speaker 3D panoramic sound system, and a large 5020mAh battery , Support 67W fast charge.  Xiaomi MIX FOLD starts at 9999 yuan and will be officially launched at 10 o'clock on April 16. As Xiaomi’s first folding screen mobile phone, Xiaomi MIX FOLD adopts a U-shaped hinge design, which has greatly improved weight and reliability. The weight is reduced by 27%. The reliability of the bending test reaches 200,000 times. The folding test can reach 1 million times. Xiaomi MIX FOLD uses an 8.01-inch 2K resolution flexible OLED inner screen with a screen ratio of 4:3,

Nora the polar bear. | Image: Beth Nakamura /The Oregonian In early November 2015, a polar bear cub named Nora was abandoned by her mother at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, leaving her fate in the hands of a team of veterinarians and zookeepers. The Loneliest Polar Bear: A True Story of Survival and Peril on the Edge of a Warming World tells the story of the frantic effort to keep Nora alive and well, from the struggles of replicating polar bear milk to an hours-long surgery to fix a broken bone in her leg. But the book, an expansion of author Kale Williams’ 2017 series about Nora for The Oregonian / OregonLive, goes beyond the life of a single bear. It details the political battles over the existence of climate change, debates about the ethics of zoos, and the already disastrous effects of... Continue reading… * This article was originally published here

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab A7 last September, and it will follow up with a Lite variant in a few months that has appeared in a leaked render. The render was shared by leakster Evan Blass, who claimed the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite will be powered by the Helio P22T SoC and come with 3GB RAM onboard. The tablet will pack a 5,100 mAh battery and sport an 8.4" screen. This bit contradicts a previous leak which claimed the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite will feature an 8.7" display. The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite will also have cameras on the front and back, but their resolutions are currently... http://dlvr.it/Rwg5Xf

A new report by DigiTimes reveals that MediaTek was the number 1 smartphone chip maker in 2020. The brand’s immense growth is thanks to growing orders from key smartphone OEMs, Huawei’s US ban, and the company’s strategic announcement of its new lineup of Dimmensity chipsets with built-in 5G modems. In 2020, MediaTek shipped 351.8 million units to smartphone OEMs, compared to the 238 million supplied to OEMs in 2019. This meant an increase from 17.2% global market share in 2019 up to 27.2% market share in 2020. As per Omdia, this is the first time that MediaTek surpasses Qualcomm... http://dlvr.it/Rwg5X4

The Poco X3 Pro was introduced to the global audience last week, and now India is about to welcome the phone. The company is having a dedicated event, and it will be live-streamed on YouTube. We’ve provided the video below: The Poco X3 Pro looks like the Poco X3, but the biggest difference is the Snapdragon 860 chipset that is an improved version of the 7nm SD855+ flagship SoC. It comes with a 6.67” LCD, tiny notch at the middle of the status bar, and now the screen has a 120Hz refresh rate. If you want to learn more about the phone, you can also check out our written review or... http://dlvr.it/Rwg5S1

People arriving in Italy from other European countries must now also quarantine for five days.

The early peak is thought to be linked to climate change as spring temperatures rise.

Mexico's president said the mother-of-two from El Salvador had been "brutally treated and murdered".

WebMD presents Taft Foley III with the 2021 Health Heroes Innovator award.

Anthony Fauci, MD, receives WebMD's Health Heroes 2021 Lifetime Achievement award.

WebMD presents the CDC Foundation the Frontline Champions Health Heroes award on behalf of essential workers nationwide.

Amy Denet Deal receives WebMD's Health Heroes 2021 Trailblazer award.

Officials say an earlier order issued amid reports of people fleeing the coup was "misconstrued".

Authorities hope to clear the backlog of vessels waiting to use the vital trade route within days.

Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb.

President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic.

Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when".

Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February.

Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X.

Prolonged and potentially destabilizing water shortages will become commonplace in Jordan by 2100, new research finds, unless the nation implements comprehensive reform, from fixing leaky pipes to desalinating seawater. Jordan's water crisis is emblematic of challenges looming around the world as a result of climate change and rapid population growth. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329200315.htm

One specific protein may be a master regulator for changing how cancer cells consume nutrients from their environments, preventing cell death and increasing the likelihood the cancer could spread, a study has shown. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329155956.htm

A doctoral student has identified a long-overlooked pattern in how plants evolved their equivalent of lungs -- tiny pores on the surfaces of leaves called stomata. Using specialized imaging techniques and a plant species not often found in laboratories, researchers say this discovery reveals a key difference in the evolution of plants that live on land versus those that can grow in water. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329153341.htm

Use of vouchers and coupons offered by pharmaceutical companies to defray patients' out-of-pocket drug costs is concentrated among a small number of drugs. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329122741.htm

The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent.

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office.

Physical activity is important in preventing heart and blood vessel disease in young people so long as they don't undertake very strenuous activity on days when air pollution levels are high, according to a nationwide study of nearly 1.5 million people published in the European Heart Journal. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329200307.htm

Leslee Sullivant approaches the camera curiously. Her hair is pulled back into a ponytail, and she’s dressed in an olive green button-up against a bar background. “Are you one of the new hires?” she asks. “Oh, you’re the intern!” She offers to sneak you a drink when she learns you’re underage and asks about your boyfriend. You’re not like her wife, she says. The wife doesn’t really get the whole gaming thing. “If you’re looking for a mentor, I’m your guy,” she concludes. The caption on the TikTok video is “grooming.” The games industry struggles with #MeToo-style reckonings every few months, and Sullivant’s video is a pitch-perfect impression of one of the many insidious ways those problems happen. On TikTok and Twitter, where she later... Continue reading… * This article was originally published here

Research shows that periodontitis, severe gum disease, is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals. This study of 500 adults with and without gum disease found that approximately 50% of adults could have undetected hypertension. Promotion of good oral health could help reduce gum disease and the risk of high blood pressure and its complications. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329090000.htm

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in many branches of industry and online retailing. Traditional lines of work, such as transport logistics and driving, are developing in a similar direction. Scientists have now investigated how efficient the use of AI is in the commercial management of trucks. Their answer: the best option is an intelligent combination of human decision-making and AI applications. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329085958.htm

Scientists have highlighted the key role of a protein called paxillin, which enables cells to perceive their environment and anchor at the right place with the help of cellular 'crampons'. Indeed, without functional paxillin, the cell is unable to attach properly and slips continuously. These results shed new light on how cells adhere or migrate, mechanisms essential to the good functioning of our organs, but also involved in the development of metastatic tumors. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329085946.htm

In the summer of 2020, hundreds of Larch Budmoths were observed on Vize Island, in the Russian High Arctic, likely transported over 1,200 km by air currents from Siberia. This is the first and only terrestrial invertebrate to ever be discovered on the island. This finding could mean that Vize island is less isolated from insect migrants than was commonly thought. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329085941.htm

A new study finds that coffee pulp, a waste product of coffee production, can be used to speed up tropical forest recovery on post agricultural land. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329085936.htm

Despite the enormous amount of research over the decades into lasers and their applications, there have been few ways to accurately, efficiently, and directly observe fine details of their interactions with materials. For the first time, researchers have found a way to acquire such data from a production laser using low-cost equipment that could vastly improve the accuracy of items cut or etched with lasers. Given the ubiquity of lasers, this could have wide-ranging implications in laboratory, commercial and industrial applications. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329085918.htm

Sustained low-intensity exercise does not completely counteract the effects of weightlessness on the heart muscle, which will atrophy over time in a gravity-free environment. Short bursts of repeated high-intensity activity during shorter space missions may be more successful in keeping the heart healthy. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329085629.htm

Product reserves, talent recruitment, technology research and development... step by step, it has experienced many “deaths” and “restarts”. When the strategy of entering the auto industry finally became clear and firm, Apple might not have thought of it. In the end, The production link will actually be "stuck". Beginning at the end of last year, news of Apple building cars suddenly increased. It is reported that auto parts companies such as Heda, BizLink-KY, Heqin, and Tomita have received Apple's stocking requirements.  Before the Spring Festival, South Korea's Hyundai and Kia both exposed the news that they would build cars for Apple, but they announced the breakdown of the negotiations not long after.  Recently, another "scandal target" Nissan, which is rumored to be cooperating with Apple, also stated that it will not manufacture cars for Apple.  From the earliest BMW, to Daimler, to Toyota and Volkswagen, Apple’s cooperation with vehicle companies has r

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South African Adrian Nel would have celebrated his 41st birthday on 1 April.

Officials found 185 baby Galápagos tortoises wrapped in plastic and packed into a suitcase.

Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

The drug was authorised for overweight diabetics but is believed to have killed hundreds of people.

Donald Trump turned up at a wedding at Mar-a-Lago and railed against Joe Biden, China and Iran.

Affectionately known as Granny Sarah by the former president, she defended him during his election campaign.

Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial.

The stranded Ever Given has been partly moved but efforts to fully refloat it will continue later.

A BBC investigation finds that key ministries and states were not consulted ahead of the Covid lockdown.

Christian Porter - who denies rape - is no longer attorney general but will remain in the cabinet.

Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat.

Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province.

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

Witnesses say civilians with boats are evacuating survivors of a violent raid on the town of Palma.

A market trader, a Covid volunteer and several children are among more than 100 people reported dead.

The boy's mother is suing Maryland Police, saying her son suffered emotional trauma in the incident.

Saying he's been accused of not looking "American enough", Lee Wong showed "what patriotism looks like".

Elected official Lee Wong showed his scars in a town hall meeting discussing anti-Asian prejudice.

The pilot project aims to see if mass Covid testing will allow the return of big events.

The DJs apologise to a woman after debating if it was her fault that she was pushed off a building.

The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation".

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A judge says Bolsonaro damaged a reporter's honour by suggesting she offered sex for information.

Two people remain missing after leaving a quarantine hotel on Saturday, but a third has been found.

The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists.

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A lawsuit that claims one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers in California failed to provide required meal breaks for employees has moved to federal court, as attorneys seek class-action status. First filed in San Francisco County Superior Court in February, the case was removed to US District Court California, Northern District on Friday. Lovenia Scott, a former employee of the Vacaville, California warehouse, alleges that the company didn’t schedule the required 30-minute meal breaks for workers. When they did get their meal breaks, workers were expected to monitor their walkie-talkies in case of any problems on the floor, which sometimes cut into their break time, the suit claims. The matter of paying workers for time they spend waiting... Continue reading… * This article was originally published here

Police say suicide bombers attacked the church during a Palm Sunday service in Makassar.

Tugboats will renew attempts to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday.

Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues.

International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup.

Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India.

Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes.

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac.