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Let it flow: Trump Administration eases showerhead rules
The Trump Administration wants to change the definition of a showerhead to let more water flow, addressing a pet peeve of the president who complains he isn't getting wet enough.
Federal judge refuses to block campus sexual assault rules
A federal judge on Wednesday allowed the Education Department to move forward with new rules governing how schools and universities respond to complaints of sexual assault.
Harris VP choice signals tougher stance on pollution under Biden
By bringing U.S. Senator Kamala Harris onto the ticket, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has signaled support for the enforcement of U.S. antipollution laws and for suing companies that pollute, environmental groups said.
Kanye West met with Kushner as rapper eyes 2020 election spot
Entertainer and Trump supporter Kanye West recently met with White House adviser and the president's soninlaw Jared Kushner, a source familiar with the meeting said on Wednesday as the entertainer pursues his efforts to appear on the presidential ballot t...
Lebanon must fight corruption after Beirut blast, says German foreign minister
Germany's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Lebanon needed a government able to fight corruption and enact reforms as he toured Beirut port, scene of the devastating explosion that has kindled protests and led the government to resign.
Defying Govt Directives, School in Bengal's Paschim Medinipur Restarts Classes
Headmaster Brindaban Ghatak of Hatsarberia BC Roy High School in the Daspur area said the decision to restart classes for standard 10 students was taken as their studies were getting affected due to the lockdown.
Explainer: How commodity trade finance works
Global banks were left shellshocked this year by a series of commodity trader collapses after instances of fraud were laid bare by the coronavirus crisis.
India in 'Economic Crisis' Due to Modi Govt's Policies, Alleges Congress
The BJP government's promise of creating a USD 5 trillion economy has also proved to be a "jumla", the opposition party alleged in a tweet on its official Twitter handle.
Kentucky attorney general meets with Breonna Taylor's family
Kentuckys attorney general, facing increasing pressure to charge police who fatally shot Breonna Taylor, met with the family Wednesday morning, according to his office, which released few details.
CM Gehlot Hopes for Open Discussion on State's Coronavirus Situation during Rajasthan Assembly Session
Gehlot said he also hoped for the support from the Opposition in providing good governance in the state.
Mauritius tourism, reeling from COVID, now hit by oil spill
Tourist operators in Mauritius fear that an oil spill from a Japanese ship will further damage their businesses, already reeling from the coronavirus epidemic, and could cost jobs if their pristine beaches are spoiled.
Prague Open: Kristyna Pliskova Upsets Petra Martic, Elise Mertens Get Routine Win to Make Quarter-finals
Kristyna Pliskova and Elise Mertens advanced to the quarter-finals of Prague Open.
Why is Bollywood Quiet on Sushant Singh Rajput? TV Actor Shilpa Raizada Asks
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress Shilpa Raizada has questioned Bollywood on its silence over Sushant Singh Rajput's death.
Justice Denied: Dalit Youth Beaten in Andhra Police Custody Seeks President's Permission to Join Naxals
A sub-inspector and a constable were suspended and the police registered a case against Prasad for stopping the truck of the YSRCP leader.
Vietnam PM says next 10 days 'critical' in virus fight
Vietnam's Prime Minister said on Wednesday that the next 10 days would be critical in the Southeast Asian country's fight against a new coronavirus outbreak, which resurfaced late last month after three months of no domestic cases.
British fossil hunters find bones of new dinosaur species, cousin to T.Rex
Four bones found on a beach on the Isle of Wight, off England's south coast, belong to a new species of theropod dinosaur, the group that includes Tyrannosaurus rex, researchers at the University of Southampton said on Wednesday.