As the sequel to Apple’s 2016 sleeper-hit iPhone of the same name, the new iPhone SE starts at $399, £419 or AU$749. With that price tag, the phone aims to court budget-minded users who may not be able to splurge on $1,000 handsets like the iPhone 11 Pro or Galaxy S20. While that does mean some cuts in hardware (the … Read more
Should we expect a new payment if Congress passes a second stimulus package this summer? James Martin/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. After Washington lawmakers return from recess, they’re expected to hammer out the details of the next coronavirus relief package by the end of the month. … Read more
MNCs fear equalisation levyThe government recently expanded the scope of the equalisation levy – imposed on cross-border digital transactions in 2016 in a bid to tax internet giants’ digital advertising revenues from India –to include any purchase by an Indian or India-based entity through an overseas e-commerce platform, with effect from April 1. Source link
When coronavirus first hit in March, the freelance production manager paid about $30 for a three-month premium subscription on the dating app Hinge — and he figured he’d just keep swiping until that ended. Like many, the 29-year-old used dating apps like Hinge as a way to connect with others, especially since making in-person connections … Read more
Ministry refuses equity support to AIThe government’s decision not to fund Air India’s losses comes after it took on over 60% of the airline’s debt while preparing to sell the national carrier. The airlines debt stands reduced from Rs 62,000 crore to Rs 23,286 crore, which the government said is the current valuation of the … Read more
Image copyright AFP Image caption Political unrest escalated over the weekend Opposition leaders in Mali have called for President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta to resign, after they rejected concessions intended to quell growing unrest. At least four people were killed during street protests on Friday, and there were further clashes on Saturday. It prompted the president … Read more
Sending back foreign students is bad for everyone. Especially USAccording to the US National Science Foundation, in 2018, over 50% of doctoral students at US universities in computer science, engineering and mathematics were foreign students. Source link
NASCAR returned to the track in May after suspending its season in March as the coronavirus spread. Kevin Harvick has won two of the past three weeks and will look to keep his hot streak going in Kentucky for the Quaker State 400. He has an 85-point lead over Chase Elliott in the Cup Series standings … Read more
Image copyright PA Media The UK coastguard is coordinating a search-and-rescue operation after several boats of migrants crossing from France were spotted in the Channel. Two Border Force vessels, the Dover lifeboat and a Coastguard aircraft are working alongside French authorities. It is thought up to 200 migrants tried to cross the Channel on Sunday. … Read more
West Indies delivered the first blow on England in the 3-match series as they outclassed the hosts by 4 wickets in the first Test in Southampton on Sunday to take a 1-0 lead. Chasing 200 for victory on Day 5, the Windies rode on a superb 95 from Jermaine Blackwood to win the match in … Read more