Month: October 2018

Fish evolved near shorelines, not in deep waters, study says

  Fish likely evolved from shallow shorelines, dating back more than 400 years ago, according to scientists.   New findings were published in Science magazine Friday on the evolution of vertebrae fish during the middle Paleozoic era, from 480 million to 360 million years ago. The study was conducted by […]

Gen. Dunford: Up to 1,000 troops to deploy to border

ARLINGTON, Va. — Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters Friday that along with up to 1,000 troops, the military could deploy helicopters, and logistical and engineering support to the U.S.-Mexico border. He confirmed that Defense Secretary James Mattis issued an order to deploy troops […]

Obama urges Wisconsin Democrats not to be ‘bamboozled’

Former President Barack Obama on Friday accused Republicans of “shamelessly lying” about their records on healthcare and tax cuts during a rally for Democrats in Milwaukee. Obama traveled to Wisconsin two days after President Donald Trump to support state schools Superintendent Tony Evers in his bid to unset Gov. Scott Walker and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin in her […]

Norway’s crown princess diagnosed with chronic lung disease

Oct. 25 (UPI) — Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit announced Thursday that doctors diagnosed her with a rare, chronic lung disease. The crown princess’ doctor, Kristian Bjøro, diagnosed her with an unusual variant of fibrosis in her lungs, the Royal Family said. The crown princess will have to undergo further investigation […]

Media using pipe bomb scare to score political points: Trump

Washington : US President Donald Trump on Friday called for ending the “politics of personal destruction” as he accused the media of using “sinister actions of one individual” to score political points against him and his party. Trump’s comments at an election rally in North Carolina came hours after […]

Yes Bank shares crack 15% after Q2 results

New Delhi : Shares of Yes Bank Friday cracked 15 per cent after the company reported a decline of 3.8 per cent in net profit for the second quarter ended September 30, 2018. After a weak opening, shares of the company further tanked 14.99 per cent to Rs 168.60 […]

Virgin Orbit mates rocket to jet for airborne launch system

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Southern California-based Virgin Orbit has reached a milestone in developing its airborne orbital launch system. The company says this week it mated a LauncherOne rocket to a special Boeing 747 at Long Beach Airport and will soon begin a series of flights that will […]

Can imagine life away from glamour: Jacquline Fernandez

Mumbai : Actor Jacquline Fernandez says she can easily ditch the glamour side of acting if it meant solely focusing on her craft. The “Race 3” actor said being in films is “an extremely high maintenance profession” and comes with its own sets of pressure. “I can imagine my […]

Sensex tanks 297 points as November F&O series opens weak

Mumbai : The benchmark Sensex plunged over 297 points and the broader NSE Nifty slipped below the 10,100 mark in early trade Friday as the November derivatives series took off on a weak note amid negative Asian cues. The 30-share Sensex, which lost 344 points Thursday, fell further by […]

CVC to complete inquiry against Verma in 2 weeks, Rao can’t take policy decisions, says SC

New Delhi : The Supreme Court Friday set a deadline of two weeks for the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to complete the inquiry against CBI Director Alok Kumar Verma, who has been divested of his duties and sent on leave in view of feud between him and Special Director […]

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