Giorno: 12 Agosto 2021

Eight Israelis suspected of robbing Chinese of $200,000 for migrant worker salaries

Read More Eight Israelis accused of kidnapping and robbing a Chinese national are in custody following a wide-ranging manhunt, the Israel Police announced on Thursday. According to the police, the suspects, who wore hats identifying them as police, kidnapped the unidentified 49-year-old near the Golden Mall in Rishon LeZion on July 20, pulling him out […]

Why it takes Congress so long to act

Post Content “There are a lot of tired people here,” said Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., the top GOPer on the Senate Public Works Committee, on the floor Tuesday morning. The Senate was just moments away from beginning a roll call vote to approve the final version of the bipartisan, $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. “After […]

Taiwan, US Coast Guards Meet Despite Chinese Pressure

Read More BEIJING—Officers from the United States and Taiwanese coast guards have met to discuss improving cooperation and communication despite efforts by China to isolate the self-governing island democracy. The virtual meeting held Tuesday came amid moves by the United States and others to defy Beijing’s pressure campaign aimed at compelling Taiwan to accept its […]

AI will change the study of psychology

Read More Technology is reshaping patterns of human development and social interaction. It matters who is in control of these tools. In this regard, the field of psychology is both more perilous and more needed than ever.  A handful of key technologies and their convergence is driving the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). These technologies include […]

‘It is okay not to be okay’ – Mental health issues and coping skills among the youth amidst the Covid-19 pandemic – Webinar

Read More On International Youth Day the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), in partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) reflected on issues that address broad mental health challenges that were faced by young people across South Africa with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. The […]

The recent past subverts Ramaphosa’s line of plausible denial at Zondo commission

Read More The recent past caught up with President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday as he completed his fourth and final day of testimony at the Zondo commission probing state capture.Faced for two days with well-prepared evidence leaders pulling no punches, Ramaphosa’s claim that he sought to stem state capture while deputy president, and in the […]

Injured firefighter wants ConCourt leave to appeal ruling favouring City of Cape Town

Read More The Constitutional Court on Thursday heard an application for leave to appeal a labour appeal court ruling in a case between the City of Cape Town and injured firefighter Adam Damons. The labour appeal court previously found in favour of the city that physical ability was an inherent requirement of the job and […]

More states, cities hit citizens with mask mandates amid delta spread: ‘We are all still in danger’

Post Content Even more states and cities are implementing mask mandates as the delta coronavirus variant spreads – while officials warn of “dark days ahead” and lament that citizens won’t “‘grow up and do what they’re supposed to do” by getting a vaccine. The most notable universal indoor mask mandates this week come from Philadelphia […]

Vectura board unanimously accepts Philip Morris’s controversial takeover bid

Read More Healthcare industry Vectura board unanimously accepts Philip Morris’s controversial takeover bid UK health firm, which makes asthma inhalers, said the tobacco company’s bid was ‘fair and reasonable’ Thu 12 Aug 2021 12.45 EDT First published on Thu 12 Aug 2021 10.32 EDT The board of the UK asthma inhaler maker Vectura has unanimously […]

British Olympic silver medallist Chijindu Ujah suspended for doping violation

Read More Athletics British Olympic silver medallist Chijindu Ujah suspended for doping violation Ujah was part of Team GB’s 4x100m relay team in Tokyo27-year-old faces prospect of being stripped of his medal Thu 12 Aug 2021 13.20 EDT Last modified on Thu 12 Aug 2021 13.31 EDT Chijindu Ujah, the British sprinter who won a […]