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US, South Korea to postpone military drills over coronavirus

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The U.S. and South Korean militaries have been postponed joint exercises as concerns continue to grow over the coronavirus. The exercises were scheduled to be held in March but officials decided to postpone the drills in light of the “government’s... Read More

Sen. John Kennedy walks back earlier criticism of Trump admin’s handling of coronavirus: ‘I’m very pleased’

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Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., praised President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus threat Wednesday night, just a day after he criticized the...

152 Mississippi inmates, backed by Jay-Z and Yo Gotti, sue prison over ‘barbaric’ conditions

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Attorneys filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Mississippi State Penitentiary on behalf of 152 inmates who they say live in...

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Square profit beats on growth in subscription and services business

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FILE PHOTO: An advertisement for the Square Inc payment processor is seen outside a vendors site along the High... Read More

Box forecasts strong first-quarter revenue; shares up

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(Reuters) – Box Inc forecast first-quarter revenue above Street estimates, betting on high demand for its online software products... Read More

Ticketmaster says it will tell buyers real ticket costs only if required

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FILE PHOTO: The logo for Live Nation Entertainment is displayed on a screen on the floor at the New... Read More

Facebook to ban misleading ads about coronavirus

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FILE PHOTO: A Facebook logo is displayed on a smartphone in this illustration taken January 6, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File... Read More

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UPDATE 1-Delta cutting flights to South Korea; JetBlue waives U.S. change fees

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) said on Wednesday it would temporarily cut flights to and from... Read More

UPDATE 1-Korean Air crewmember who tested positive to coronavirus was on LA flights-reports

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(Add details) SEOUL, Feb 27 (Reuters) – A Korean Air flight attendant who has tested positive for coronavirus had... Read More

UPDATE 1-Australia’s Afterpay Ltd posts wider loss on higher costs to bring more customers

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(Adds details on results, share performance, background and CEO comment) Feb 27 (Reuters) – Australian buy-now-pay-later firm Afterpay Ltd... Read More

Brazil’s Bolsonaro gets the Rio samba parade treatment

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RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil’s top samba “schools” have peppered the country’s annual carnival celebrations with a sizzling... Read More

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Alphabet still facing questions over data use in its Toronto smart city project proposal

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FILE PHOTO: A Google logo is displayed at the entrance to the internet based company’s offices in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 9, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Helgren TORONTO (Reuters) – Alphabet’s proposed “smart” city development in Toronto is facing fresh questions... Read More

Asian stocks extend losses as pandemic fears grow

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SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil and Asian share markets slipped on Thursday, struggling to find a footing as the rapid...

Delta cutting flights to South Korea; JetBlue waives U.S. change fees

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) said on Wednesday it would temporarily cut flights to and from...

Arts

Chris Berens Offers New Fantastical Paintings With ‘Feniks’

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Chris Berens brings his distinctive blend of painting and collage to Jaski Gallery in Amsterdam with the show “Feniks.”... Read More

Nikoo Bafti Reimagines Mother Nature in Illustrations

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British-Iranian artist Nikoo Bafti crafts vibrant scenes that represent Mother Nature, pulling inspiration from varying mythologies. The artist’s background... Read More

The Dystopic Visions of CrocodilePOWER

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CrocodilePOWER is a Moscow-based duo who craft dystopic yet vibrant installations, sculptures, and paintings. Consisting of artists Peter Goloshchapov... Read More

The Mythical Art of Curiot Tlalpazotl

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Mexico City artist Curiot Tlalpazotl’s mythical creations call upon cultural iconography and traditional craftmaking. In recent years, the artist’s... Read More

Lifestyle

Old wine in new cans? South African startup sniffs new export opportunity

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CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – A South African startup is hoping to cash in on a growing global taste for... Read More

Luann de Lesseps channels JLo in teeny-tiny white bikini

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Luann de Lesseps is taking a page out of Jennifer Lopez‘s bikini lookbook. The “Real Housewives of New York... Read More

Suzanne Somers says her secret to staying fit at 73 is never dieting

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Former “Three’s Company” actress Suzanne Somers explained how her food choices have helped her stay fit and healthy at... Read More

‘Bachelor’ host Chris Harrison teases that Peter Weber and show producer have an ‘intimate relationship’

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When “Bachelor” star Peter Weber said the end of his season is unspoilable, he meant it. The pilot, 28,... Read More

Health

South Korea reports 334 additional coronavirus cases, raising total to 1,595: KCDC

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Medical workers wearing protective gear stand by outside a hospital in Daegu, South Korea, February 26, 2020. Yonhap via... Read More

Trump reassures Americans coronavirus risk is low, puts Pence in charge of U.S. response

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WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – President Donald Trump assured Americans on Wednesday the risk from coronavirus remained “very low,” and... Read More

Shanghai trying to find people who crossed coronavirus patient from Iran

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SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Shanghai is taking action to try to identify anyone who came into contact with a coronavirus... Read More

Coronavirus spreads faster outside China, stoking global fears

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SHANGHAI/SEOUL (Reuters) – The number of new coronavirus infections inside China – the source of the outbreak – was... Read More

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U.S. crude drops below $50 as Washington warns of a global pandemic

LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. crude dropped below $50 on Wednesday, the lowest level since January 2019, as Asia, Europe and oil producing countries in the Middle East reported hundreds of new coronavirus cases and the United States warned of an inevitable pandemic. FILE PHOTO: Pumpjacks are seen ag [...]

Britain’s Lloyds to cut 780 jobs: union

FILE PHOTO: A woman looks at her phone as she walks past a branch of Lloyds Bank in London, Britain, July 20, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s biggest domestic bank Lloyds (LLOY.L) is planning to axe 780 jobs as part of ongoing cost-cutting at the lender, union Uni [...]

European Commission says too early to assess coronavirus impact on EU economy

European Economic Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni attends a news conference on public finances in EU states at European Union Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium February 26, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir BRUSSELS (Reuters) – It is still too early to assess the impact of the coronavirus outbre [...]

Trial opens for Americans accused of killing Italian police officer during drug deal gone wrong

The two American students accused of killing an Italian police officer in Rome last summer – a case that has drawn comparisons to the murder probe of Amanda Knox – appeared in court Wednesday. Finnegan Lee Elder, 20, and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth, 19, are facing potential life sentences if convicted for [...]

Avalanche safety: What are the warning signs

As fresh snowfall beckons those looking to enjoy the great outdoors in winter, it also brings the risk that comes along with avalanches. According to the National Weather Service, an avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a hill or mountainside. “While avalanches are sudden, there are typically a nu [...]

American, Delta and United Airlines offering waivers for travel to South Korea amid coronavirus outbreak

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are currently offering to waive change fees for ticketholders scheduled to fly to South Korea in the coming months. The airlines’ updated travel alerts were announced amid concerns over a COVID-19 outbreak in the country, which, as of Wednesday, [...]

Marcos Sánchez Animates The Breeders Video

Chilean artist Marcos Sánchez is the director behind The Breeders’ music video for “Walking With A Killer.” Found footage is given new context and intrigue as animated by Sánchez, which follows the horror-themed aspect of the song’s lyrics. The artist’s short films and music videos have previously a [...]

UPDATE 3-UAE says ready for ‘worst case’ scenarios as coronavirus spreads in Middle East

DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates, a major air transit center, is ready for “worst case scenarios” as the coronavirus spreads in the Middle East and has the facilities to quarantine patients and screen new arrivals, a government official said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Vistors wear masks dur [...]

WRAPUP 8-Coronavirus pandemic a question of ‘when’ not ‘if’, warns U.S.

SHANGHAI/SEOUL (Reuters) – Asia reported hundreds of new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, including a U.S. soldier stationed in South Korea, as the United States warned of an inevitable pandemic and outbreaks in Italy and Iran spread to other countries. World stocks tumbled for the fifth day on fears [...]

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BW OFFSHORE: USD 297,400,000 Senior Unsecured Convertible Bonds due 2024

26 February 2020 BW Offshore Limited USD 297,400,000 Senior Unsecured Convertible Bonds due 2024 (the Bonds”)(ISIN: NO0010867948) Capitalised terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the terms and conditions of the Bonds (the “Bond Terms”). Notice to Bondholders In [...]

Barnwell Industries, Inc. Provides Update on its Operations

HONOLULU, Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barnwell Industries, Inc. (“Barnwell”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) (NYSE American: BRN) is pleased to provide an update on recent developments with respect to its businesses and operations. Production volumes are presented as “Boe” (Barrel of oil equivale [...]

Subsea 7 S.A. announcement of Annual General Meeting

Luxembourg – 26 February 2020 – Subsea 7 S.A. (Oslo Børs: SUBC, ADR: SUBCY) today announced that the Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”) is scheduled to take place at 15:00 (local time) on 7 April 2020 at the Company’s registered office, 412F, route d’Esch, L-2086 Luxembourg. The proposed agenda and [...]

Cornerstone to Acquire Saba

Cornerstone to Acquire Saba Navigation Menu RealWire Limited Delivering Relevance, Releasing Influence Press Release Strategic combination will enhance Cornerstone’s reach and accelerate innovation around how people learn and grow at work London. — Feb. 25, 2020 — Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. (NASDAQ: [...]

LINX Cardiff Becomes LINX Wales as Regional Internet Exchange Welcome NGD to the Network

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) confirm expansion plans for their regional Internet exchange in Wales as they build out their network into Next Generation Data’s (NGD) world class data centre near Newport. Currently located in the BT Stadium House facility, LINX Cardiff, the regional Internet ex [...]

Corie Robinson Joins Zylpha From LexisNexis

Press Release Corie Robinson has joined Zylpha (www.zylpha.com) as Senior Business Development Manager. He joins from LexisNexis, where for over 9 years as Key Account Manager, he held sole responsibility for Public Sector, Central and Local Government clients. In his new role, Corie will spearhead [...]

TikTok ‘Skullbreaker’ challenge injures New Jersey teen: report

Doctors are reportedly warning parents about another viral challenge that involves two people getting a third to leap into the air, and then doing their best to kick the person’s feet out from under them. A New Jersey teenager fell for the prank—part of the ‘Skullbreaker’ challenge– and suffered a c [...]

U.S. Labor Department delays removal of media firms’ computers from data ‘lockups’

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday it was delaying by at least a week its requirement that news agencies remove computers from a room it provides for coverage of embargoed economic reports. Last month, BLS said it had decided to remove compu [...]

Autonomous driving startup Pony.ai raises $462 million in Toyota-led funding

HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – Autonomous driving firm Pony.ai said on Wednesday it has raised $462 million in its latest funding round, led by an investment by Japan’s largest automaker Toyota Motor Corp. FILE PHOTO: Staff members are seen at the Halloween-decorated reception area of the Chinese sel [...]

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Coronavirus pandemic a question of ‘when’ not ‘if’, warns U.S.

Japan’s snow town turns into hotbed of coronavirus cases

SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) – Children played in the snow without masks on Wednesday but Japan’s coldest prefecture has become a hotbed of coronavirus infections, shutting schools, raising fears about the Summer Olympics and halting tours of a whisky distillery. Hokkaido, the northernmost island famous [...]

Scientists find toxic fungus near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Poison Fire Coral fungus is seen in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, in this undated picture obtained from social media. RAY PALMER /via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A highly poisonous fungus, with toxins that c [...]

Trump administration likely to announce details of biofuels deal by Friday: sources

(Reuters) – The Trump administration is expected to announce by Friday details of a U.S. biofuels policy deal to help farmers angry over waivers granted to refiners exempting them from using corn-based ethanol and other biofuels, four sources familiar with the matter said. The White House has held w [...]