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Southwest flew millions of passengers on planes that were missing maintenance records, according to a new report

More than 17 million passengers flew on planes that were missing required documentation over roughly two years, the report claims.

31 Jan 16:03 Business Insider 6060062401269982357.html
Russia reports first coronavirus cases, restricts China air travel

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia reported its first two cases of coronavirus on Friday and restricted direct flights to China, its biggest trade partner, as Russians complained of rising prices for medical masks and anti-virus medicine.

31 Jan 17:54 Reuters 8334514180620474063.html
Delta flight attendants fight back against Boeing and a system they claim fed them 'toxic' air

The system in question takes air from an aircraft's engines and brings it into the cabin for pressurization and air conditioning.

31 Jan 16:59 Yahoo 7097669638576719769.html
2019 Manila traffic is second worst worldwide

TomTom Traffic Index 2019 says Manila is second only to Indian city for traffic congestion

31 Jan 10:41 AutoIndustriya.com 2007465448360640751.html
European Parliament votes in favor of a common charger, Apple dislikes

The European Parliament decided in favor of a common charger between all companies acting in Europe. Apple is against the new resolution.

31 Jan 15:00 Gizchina 5392375276639328571.html
American Airlines pilots sue to halt flights to China | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

DALLAS >>The pilots’ union at American Airlines sued today to stop the carrier from flying to China and told members not to operate flights there because of the spreading coronavirus outbreak.

31 Jan 12:25 Star-Advertiser 3439335388139266413.html
Antivirus Company Shuts Down Subsidiary After Being Caught Harvesting Users Data

People download antivirus software mostly for one thing: To protect their precious computers from malware. Some of these antivirus softwares are free and others require a subscription to use the software. PCMag and Motherboard did a joint investigation where they found out that Avast’s division collected user data from its antivirus software. The division, Jumpshot, […]

31 Jan 08:03 Techweez 8371727319726619712.html
Oyedepo was not denied visa, says US embassy (updated)

David Oyedepo, presiding bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, has been denied a visa by the office of the United States Embassy in Lagos.

31 Jan 11:41 TheCable Lifestyle 3194590663247935573.html
Brexit turns sea crossing into journey through dimensions

As the lumbering ferry left behind the coast of France, its bow cutting through the inky darkness of the English Channel, the United Kingdom — its destination that would soon loom large through the mist and rain — was still part of the European Union. But by time the ship docked less than two hours …

31 Jan 14:45 City NEWS 1130 5858657119723493175.html
Coronavirus UK: Urgent search for people in contact with Newcastle patients

Britain's first coronavirus patients are two members of the same family, who tested positive for the SARS-like bug in England and are being treated in hospital in Newcastle

31 Jan 11:33 mirror 675785261298853399.html
Ola, another SoftBank-backed cab startup, will launch in London just as Uber faces being booted from the city

London is getting yet another cab-hailing app.

31 Jan 13:10 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046884009598247.html
Elon Musk: Full Self Driving May Be 'Feature Complete' But That 'Doesn't Mean Features Are Working Well'

During Tesla’s earnings call Wednesday evening Elon Musk mentioned that Full Self Driving tech is probably going to be released by the end of this year, and that the company may allow certain customers early access to a “feature complete” version of the software. Musk went on to clarify that this means the car...

31 Jan 09:00 Gizmodo AU 3183561246392975950.html
Tel Aviv Basketball Team Discovers Cause of Major Mishaps: Mezuzahs

The top team in Israel was plagued in recent weeks with injuries to five of their top players so they called in a rabbi to check the scrolls on the doorposts of the stadium and he found...

31 Jan 13:16 Breaking Israel News 540123161510185009.html
Snake reboot hits Xbox One next week

Did you play Snake on those Nokia phones back in the day? Did you spend hundreds of hours trying to get the largest snake possible over the course of many months?

31 Jan 17:12 Windows Central 7807657681449967972.html
‘Life-threatening’: Airport staff demand halt to flights from China

Staff at airports across Australia are threatening to walk off the job unless they are allowed to do more to protect themselves from the deadly coronavirus.

31 Jan 14:30 The New Daily 5848147785421382251.html
Indian Forces Gear Up to Receive Countrymen Returning from China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

New Delhi (Sputnik): India on Friday arranged a special Air India Flight to evacuate its citizens stranded in the Chinese city of Wuhan where the Novel Coronavirus was first detected. The step came after the World Health Organisation on Thursday declared the spread of the virus a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern”.

31 Jan 14:08 Sputniknews 967333867920456231.html
Car insurance fraudster bought vehicles and then lied they'd been stolen

Louis King was set to pocket £100,000 in 'deceitful' scam. He was caught but avoided jail

31 Jan 16:58 Liverpool Echo 7727211174553187051.html
What is NFC and How does it Work?

Technology | What is NFC and How does it Work?

31 Jan 15:13 Technobezz 300833013147325265.html
Microsoft to shut down Microsoft Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps

Microsoft will shut down the Microsoft Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps this June. As a result, developers have to look at different sources of income and other ways to monetize their apps.

31 Jan 13:56 Windows Central 7807657681306118507.html
Two in custody after Mar-a-Lago security breach

Two people have been arrested in South Florida Friday after breaching security checkpoints leading up to President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, police say.

31 Jan 17:57 Fox News 7362823820444846306.html
Jail for man caught with more than 4,300 child abuse images

Kevin Maguire (29) also sent video of girl being orally raped to two email addresses

31 Jan 16:06 The Irish Times 8204772967900478378.html
Helicopter company in Kobe Bryant crash not certified to fly in poor visibility

The charter company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others on Sunday was not certified to fly in conditions requiring pilots to fly using only cockpit instruments, media reports said.

31 Jan 13:48 The Peninsula 1202843882476879950.html
Evacuations from Wuhan: What are the risks?

Countries are scrambling to airlift their citizens from the Chinese city of Wuhan as it struggles to get to grips with the spread of a SARS-like ...

31 Jan 15:48 CNA 5644198864069051292.html
Exclusive: FBI probes use of Israeli firm's spyware in personal and government hacks - sources

(Reuters) - The FBI is investigating the role of Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group Technologies in possible hacks on American residents and companies as well as suspected intelligence gathering on governments, according to four people familiar with the inquiry.

31 Jan 11:22 Reuters 8334514181675025348.html
Benue links unknown illness to contaminated water

The Benue state commissioner for health and human services, Sunday Ongbabo, said the controversy which occurred in Obi local government area was due to the consumption of the water by the victims.

31 Jan 09:23 Legit 3764253649479081614.html
China locked down 50 million people and has to keep them fed | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BEIJING >> Carrying permits demanding “fast passage,” truck drivers rushed a 560-ton shipment of disinfectant from eastern China to Wuhan, the locked-down city of 11 million people at the center of a vast effort to contain a new viral disease.

31 Jan 16:20 Star-Advertiser 3439335387969058433.html
How outbreak of coronavirus will affect passengers traveling on MSC Orchestra from Durban

The MSC Orchestra has been operating out of Durban waters since the cruise season began in December which runs until the last departure on April 18

31 Jan 08:24 www.iol.co.za 17825111832405763.html
RFE/RL correspondent's car set on fire in Lviv – media (Photos)

The National Police department in Lviv is investigating the "deliberate destruction of the journalist's property."

31 Jan 10:15 UNIAN 6863008970631114013.html
Winnti Group Infected Hong Kong Universities With Malware

Computer systems at two Hong Kong universities were compromised in a Winnti Group campaign according to ESET researchers, during the Hong Kong protests that started in March 2019.

31 Jan 17:31 BleepingComputer 1217146045621513640.html
Facebook Cracks Down on Coronavirus 'Conspiracy Theories' that 'Local Health Authorities' Don't Like

Facebook recently stated that it will begin removing "misinformation" relating to the coronavirus after the WHO declared the outbreak in China a global health emergency. The misinformation will be identified not only by "leading global health organizations" as well as China's "local health authorities."

31 Jan 17:32 Breitbart 3148363491881827096.html
Too expensive to run, EV car sharing schemes in London are shutting down

All-electric vehicle sharing services in London are being scrapped after their operators say they is no longer economically viable.

31 Jan 12:59 The Next Web 3990801509749540621.html
Tinder and Bumble under investigation over underage use, sex offenders, and data handling

Yesterday, a subcommittee announced an investigation into Tinder and Bumble for allegedly allowing minors and convicted sex offenders to use their services.

31 Jan 08:09 The Next Web 3990801509219419941.html
Coronavirus Emergency: Indian Army Sets Up Quarantine Facility In Haryana For Indians Returning From China

A quarantine facility has been created by Indian Army near Manesar, Haryana which will house approximately 300 Indians who will be arriving from Wuhan amid the outbreak of the coronavirus, reports News18.

31 Jan 16:14 Swarajya 4977622829810978085.html
Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus

ROME, Jan 31 — The Italian government declared a state of emergency today to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases were confirmed in Rome. Italy had said yesterday it was stopping all flights to and from China following the news that two Chinese...

31 Jan 10:34 Malaymail 302165935065419502.html
Some Motorola RAZR pre-orders have started shipping out earlier than expected

Motorola has begun shipping some RAZR pre-orders in the U.S., a week before the original ship date.

31 Jan 15:20 Android Central 29040143439813527.html
Travellers beat China virus lockdown via bridge over the Yangtze

JIUJIANG, Jan 31 — People are leaving and entering China’s Hubei province on foot over a bridge spanning the Yangtze river, despite a virtual lockdown on vehicle traffic due to a coronavirus epidemic that has killed more than 200 people. The Yangtze divides Jiujiang in Jiangxi province and...

31 Jan 13:14 Malaymail 302165935364703109.html
People slammed for mocking coaches used for Brits on coronavirus evacuation flight

A flight containing Brits evacuated from Wuhan in China following the outbreak of coronavirus is due to arrive in the UK - but some social media users have hit out at those making jokes in 'bad taste' over their transportation

31 Jan 13:06 mirror 675785261030149696.html
Driver injured as lorry crashes into Wednesbury Morrisons

A man was injured when the lorry he was driving crashed into the side of Morrisons in Wednesbury.

31 Jan 14:09 Express & Star 7324224460907361299.html
Coronavirus outbreak: Army sets up quarantine facility in Manesar for 300 students returning from Hubei

Coronavirus outbreak: The death toll in the outbreak has risen to 213, with the number of confirmed cases exceeding 9,000, China’s health authorities confirmed.

31 Jan 17:11 The Indian Express 2885715104335544256.html
Could any closed East Anglian railway lines be reopened as the government seeks to 'reverse Beeching?'

The government has announced it wants to 'reverse Beeching' by reopening long-closed railway lines - and has allocated a £500m to look at possible projects. Two lines in northern England have so far been identified.

31 Jan 09:31 East Anglian Daily Times 681138151509061386.html
France's Orange avoids Huawei in 5G rollout

The decision comes as the United States puts pressure on European nations to shut out Huawei, accusing it of ties to the Chinese government that could give Beijing the potential to spy on classified communications.

31 Jan 15:07 Saudi Gazette 6913978435542152481.html
Apple Maps overhauled but will be available to US users for now

The modern smartphone user has gotten so used to navigating around using a map software that it's not wrong to say some are hopeless without one. Recently, Apple saw fit to release a newly redesigned Maps software for all iOS users in the United States.

31 Jan 12:30 TechNave 4010909133269089084.html
Coaches that took passengers from China evacuation flight to be ‘deep cleaned’

Vehicles from Horseman Coaches Ltd were seen arriving at RAF Brize Norton.

31 Jan 11:26 Express & Star 7324224460249012848.html
Electric scooters can help cities move beyond cars v pedestrians

New laws to legalise e-scooters should be about safety, not horsepower, says Alex Hern, UK technology editor for the Guardian

31 Jan 12:10 the Guardian 1491978795562813163.html
China 'is covering up number of dead' says teacher stranded in Wuhan

‘There's no way of knowing what the real figures are in China.'

31 Jan 16:23 Metro 970161748587892916.html
Microsoft Scrubs References To Surface Hub 2X, Official Launch Now In Doubt

Microsoft has now delayed the Surface Hub 2X according to people claiming to be familiar with its plans.

31 Jan 15:09 HotHardware 6258404626073360862.html
Auto Expo 2020: MG Maxus D90 SUV to be called Gloster in India

MG Gloster will be priced aggressively at Rs 40-45 lakh and come with a new diesel engine. The Gloster will compete with the likes of the Alturas G4, Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour but match much more premium cars like the Land Cruiser Prado and Jeep Grand Cherokee in terms of features and performance. 

31 Jan 13:03 OVERDRIVE 7781473802659566244.html
2020 Proton X70 CKD to get 7-speed wet DCT – shared with Volvo, torque up 15 Nm, 7.5 litres per 100 km

Proton is gearing up for its first big launch of the year, the locally-assembled 2020 X70. Ahead of its impending unveiling, the national carmaker has

31 Jan 16:01 Paul Tan's Automotive News 7862472106087080577.html
Apple engineers have a proposal to standardize 2FA messages

Apple WebKit engineers have unveiled a new proposal that could standardize the format of two-factor-authentication messages to improve security and prevent users from falling for phishing scams.

31 Jan 10:07 iMore 3803412790260003235.html
Man lies dead in the street in crisis-hit coronavirus city of Wuhan

At least 213 people have died from the virus, with more than 10,000 infected.

31 Jan 12:41 Metro 970161748015399496.html
Airbus to pay US$4b to settle corruption probe, says French prosecutor

PARIS, Jan 31 — European planemaker Airbus will pay €3.592 billion (RM16.3 billion or US$3.98 billion) to settle corruption probes by US, British and French authorities into contract dealings, France’s financial prosecutor said today. The simultaneous settlements in Britain, France and the...

31 Jan 15:11 Malaymail 302165936094736889.html
Woqod opens Sealine petrol station

Qatar Fuel “Woqod” yesterday opened Sealine petrol station, raising its network of fixed and mobile petrol stations to 103.

31 Jan 10:20 The Peninsula 1202843881819009248.html
Microsoft Launches Xbox Bug Bounty Program Paying Out Up To $20,000

Eligible submissions that have a clear and concise proof of concept are eligible for rewards up to $20,000.

31 Jan 09:10 HotHardware 6258404625819757325.html
Contagion jumps back into film charts amid coronavirus outbreak

The 2011 film concerns a virus rapidly spreading after a woman returns ill from Hong Kong.

31 Jan 13:52 Metro 970161747925557039.html
The Explosion Of The Japanese Battleship Yamato Was Epic

It went off "like a tactical nuclear weapon."

31 Jan 13:36 The National Interest 7207864703409083442.html
Soggy January: Rain of ‘almost biblical proportions’ fell on Vancouver Island

Rain is expected in Greater Victoria over the next few days, but nothing like the amount that has been falling on much of the rest of Vancouver Island. The volume of rain in many Island . . .

31 Jan 16:37 Times Colonist 7617512062214727531.html
Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Wasn’t Authorized to Fly in Heavy Clouds: Report

New questions are being asked about the helicopter crash in heavy clouds that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant and eight other people after it emerged that the company that owned the helicopter is not legally certified to allow its pilots to fly in conditions of reduced visibility that requires pilots to

31 Jan 11:52 Yahoo 7097669638452697318.html
Facebook, Google and Twitter take steps to control the spread of misinformation around Coronavirus

Coronavirus has taken the world by storm and countries have been scrambling to control the virus. The social media has seen a surge in misinformation

31 Jan 16:00 MSPoweruser 1651641550357276593.html
Fiat Chrysler Previews Next UConnect

UConnect 5 is here and Fiat Chrysler gave us a sneak peek at the improved infotainment system in Detroit earlier this month.

31 Jan 17:00 The Truth About Cars 8594295341870498401.html
Hacker snoops on art sale and walks away with $3.1m, victims fight each other in court

Each impacted party is claiming the other is responsible for not detecting the scam. The ownership of a valuable painting is at stake.

31 Jan 08:59 ZDNet 591556593387342221.html
How to install Realme UI on Realme XT and Realme 3 Pro?

Realme is working to bring the recently unveiled Realme UI to most of its devices. The users who are fed up with the gradual rollout of Realme UI across various Realme smartphones can now manually upgrade. Yesterday, Realme CEO Madhav Seth took to Twitter to make a formal announcement about the update. Must See: Realme UI …

31 Jan 09:27 Gizmochina 1751854814960946241.html
The Wuhan coronavirus seems to have a low fatality rate, and most patients make full recoveries. Experts reveal why it's causing panic anyway.

The coronavirus outbreak that originated in China is sparking fear, distrust, and xenophobia around the world.

31 Jan 17:35 Business Insider Nederland 7680839747169180763.html
Coronavirus Is Spreading Here: CDC Confirms First Person-to-Person Transmission in America

The transmission happened in Illinois.

31 Jan 14:50 The National Interest 7207864702758116473.html
Nokia’s next flagship rumoured to have a feature we want on the iPhone 12

Nokia is testing an under-display selfie camera, according to a new un-unconfirmed leak. A Tweet has suggested that the new camera was currently in testing.

31 Jan 10:53 Trusted Reviews 12694855834402758.html
Huawei Malaysia’s first smartphone in 2020! | ICYMI #261

On today’s episode, we’ve got quite a few things to talk about. Huawei is set to launch is its first smartphone in Malaysia for 2020, while we’re also going to help you be the first to know about the Samsung Galaxy S20 launch. And the Wuhan coronavirus has taken down Google’s offices. Meanwhile, if you’re interested to find out about Huawei Malaysia’s first smartphone of 2020, we’re going to talk about the Huawei Nova 7i.

31 Jan 08:12 SoyaCincau.com 3698931832266393918.html
Control on society lets China lock down 50M people, feed them

Authorities have blocked 50 million people from leaving Wuhan and nearby cities at the center of the outbreak. That in turn requires a massive effort to keep them supplied with food and other neces...

31 Jan 17:27 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837181087137.html
LOOK: Durban's new R300m promenade 'already cracking'

Less than two months after being opened amid fanfare, the newly extended section of the promenade is already cracking and ...

31 Jan 14:00 www.iol.co.za 17825112707368297.html
Star Wars Battlefront 2 February community event calendar confirmed

EA has confirmed what kind of content Star Wars Battlefront II players can expect to get throughout the month of February, with the first part actually kicking off today. From today, January 31st, the

31 Jan 09:00 tsa 6447108927427215082.html
Paris-based AssoConnect raises €7 million to transform the non-profit sector

The French startup AssoConnect, whose technology is transforming how the non-profit sector is managed, has completed a second round of funding of €7 million, led by XAnge, ISAI and several business angels. 

31 Jan 11:01 EU-Startups 1488873444165189037.html
Eighteen of the South Korean evacuees have been hospitalised while the other 350 are in quarantine

Eighteen South Koreans evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan have been hospitalised after showing symptoms while 350 others are in quarantine, Seoul's health authorities said Friday, as concerns mount about a wider outbreak of the SARS-like virus. A chartered plane carrying a total of 368 South

31 Jan 09:33 Yahoo 7097669637551756874.html
Woman sees grandfather on Google Maps Street View years after he died

A woman from Charlotte, North Carolina, discovered an image of her grandfather using Google Maps’ Street View feature

31 Jan 08:46 mirror 675785260021090341.html
Chun-Li cosplayer swaps conventions for treating coronavirus patients

Yuan said: 'We will try our best, please have confidence in China.'

31 Jan 12:44 Metro 970161748024706340.html
Economic Survey: IBC reduces resolution time to 340 days from 4.3 years

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which came into force in 2016, provides for market-linked and time-bound resolution of stressed assets

31 Jan 13:15 Business-Standard 1502508925322955522.html
Basketball returns to Staples as Clippers honor Kobe Bryant

Basketball returned to the Staples Center on Thursday for the first time since the death of Kobe Bryant, as the Los Angeles Clippers paid tribute to the late Lakers superstar.

31 Jan 08:33 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010441116416117.html
Conspiracy theorists are telling people to drink a dangerous bleach solution to cure or prevent coronavirus

As new cases of the Wuhan coronavirus are reported across the globe, online bootleggers are cashing in on another opportunity to sell a dangerous bleach cocktail that they claim can cure malaria, cancer, the flu, and even autism. Now proponents are claiming the chlorine dioxide treatment can also cure or protect against the coronavirus.

31 Jan 15:04 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882692027771.html
S. Korea's 2nd chartered plane leaves for Wuhan for evacuation

A second chartered plane left for the coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan on Friday to evacuate some 350 South Koreans from the epicenter of the outbreak of the deadly virus. The Korean Air passenger jet departed from Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul with a quick response team of around 20 medical and quarantine officials on board. The flight came more than 12 hours after South Korea brought home 368 pe...

31 Jan 11:01 Koreaherald 8029273603032325916.html
Coronavirus tests on two French citizens evacuated from China turn out negative

Tests on two French citizens evacuated by plane with 178 other passengers from the Chinese city of Wuhan and feared to have coronavirus symptoms have turned out negative, Health Minister Agnès Buzyn…

31 Jan 12:38 France 24 5635134571098301377.html
Coronavirus UK: Brit bus driver completely unfazed next to man in full hazmat suit

People have been quick to comment on the "poor coach driver" who doesn't even have a face mask on as Brit passengers are being taken by bus to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral

31 Jan 16:12 mirror 675785260422672227.html
Embraer malfunction similar to 737 Max issue probed by NTSB

Investigators found the captain’s thumb switch that adjusts the trim had been installed upside down.

31 Jan 14:30 HeraldNet 3867135407964082791.html
Google’s new Tangi app set to rival YouTube as the hub for tutorial videos

YouTube is presently the hub for tutorials and other guide covering various subjects and facets of life. The app is presently owned by Google but the tech giant has developed another app which it hopes will replace YouTube. The app is called Tangi and will solely host tutorial videos and similar contents. Tangi is an …

31 Jan 15:59 Gizmochina 1751854815651222091.html
'The infected are coming' Wuhan evacuees share journey home on Instagram

Passengers that have touched down at RAF Brize Norton will now spend 14 days in quarantine on the Wirral.

31 Jan 14:53 Metro 970161748309151090.html
Cloudwalker 4K UHD Smart screen review: Feature-rich, yet incomplete

Its USP is that it works both as a smart TV and a computer; and while it has a decent price tag, the big let-down is sound quality

31 Jan 09:27 Business-Standard 1502508926556897436.html
Huawei's rumored Mate X2 might feature an inward-folding display, six cameras

A patent application filed by Huawei with the EUIPO has revealed that the Mate X successor could feature an inward-folding design with six cameras and a stylus.

31 Jan 16:30 Android Central 29040143441395139.html
50 million locked down

Carrying permits demanding “fast passage,” truck drivers rushed a 560-ton shipment of disinfectant from eastern China to Wuhan, the locked-down city of 11 million people at the centre of a vast effort to contain a new viral disease.

31 Jan 13:21 Castanet 616068603486545188.html
Where to download books for free

Internet | Where to download books for free

31 Jan 15:15 Technobezz 300833014588064628.html
Inside the 'flying taxi' that could soon ferry passengers around London

This week, Vertical Aerospace showcased its flying taxi prototype in London’s Canary Wharf, and Mirror Online was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour

31 Jan 13:11 mirror 675785261590642944.html
Coaches that took passengers from China evacuation flight to be ‘deep cleaned’

Vehicles from Horseman Coaches Ltd were seen arriving at RAF Brize Norton.

31 Jan 11:28 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774784416368.html
Realme 3 Pro gets official Android 10-based Pixel Experience ROM

The last year's Realme 3 Pro now is part of the list of smartphones with support for the Pixel Experience ROM (Android 10 based).

31 Jan 17:53 Gizchina 5392375276290608867.html
See flames shoot into the air after early hours 'explosion' and car fire on Sunderland street

The fire is now being investigated by police after emergency services were sent to the scene in the early hours of Friday

31 Jan 14:51 ChronicleLive 1984146901598710872.html
Delta, American Airlines suspend China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Delta and American Airlines are temporarily suspending all of their United States flights to China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

31 Jan 10:57 Fox 4 8372747778821916858.html
New smart motorways will not open until after safety review, Government confirms

A minister has branded them a "death-trap"

31 Jan 13:49 Derbyshire Live 9061707931011000100.html
4.5 Years Later and Microsoft Reportedly Hits Its Goal of 1 Billion Windows 10 Devices

4.5 Years Later and Microsoft Reportedly Hits Its Goal of Powering 1 Billion Windows 10 Devices, the Company's Italian Website Confirms.

31 Jan 14:00 Wccftech 3677959678145502781.html
Google responds to claims of poor Stadia communications, says it’s “up to publishers” to announce games

Earlier this week, the anger from the Stadia Reddit spilled over when early adopters realised they’d been with no worthwhile updates from Google regarding the streaming platform for over 40 days. A…

31 Jan 10:30 Critical Hit 8797780291879382514.html
Mumbai's AC local debut: Stampede-like scene, chaos at Thane station

The train's automated doors would not close because of overcrowding, a commuter said.Central Railway deployed security personnel inside and outside the train, but the crowd seemed to have gotten the better of them

31 Jan 17:08 Livemint 6614605817976934880.html
Virus rescue flight returns to Korea with 18 showing fever

Eighteen passengers on a chartered flight from virus-stricken Wuhan to South Korea showed signs of fever after landing at Gimpo International Airport and were taken to hospitals for checks.

31 Jan 13:41 The Peninsula 1202843882212840171.html
Report: AI Algorithm Sent First Warnings About China's Coronavirus

According to a recent report by Wired, a Canadian AI-driven algorithm called BlueDot sent the first warnings of the coronavirus outbreak in China beating both the CDC and the WHO.

31 Jan 16:46 Breitbart 3148363490746751841.html
Huawei P40 Pro: All the latest rumours and news on the upcoming flagship

The Huawei P30 Pro was renowned for its excellent camera, so can its successor manage to improve upon this incredibly high standard?

31 Jan 10:50 Trusted Reviews 12694855514012553.html
Three Birmingham City University workers evacuated from Wuhan on UK rescue flight

They are among 83 British nationals who will be taken to Arrow Park Hospital, Wirral, for a period of quarantine after the flight from China touches down at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire

31 Jan 12:34 birminghammail 8288260686302022836.html
Anti-Virus Companies Are Sticking With Windows 7 (For Now)

The vast majority of antivirus companies have confirmed that they will be continuing support on Windows 7 for the foreseeable future.

31 Jan 08:31 eTeknix 2326702696443822037.html
ATF: Electrical spark likely caused deadly Houston blast

HOUSTON (AP) — An electrical spark likely ignited a gas leak that led to a massive explosion in Houston last week, killing two workers, injuring 20 others and damaging hundreds...

31 Jan 13:44 The Seattle Times 9121942838022855580.html
MMDA extends Pasig River ferry free ride until Feb. 29

The free ride of the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) will be extended for the whole month of February, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Friday.

31 Jan 16:15 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200730919093.html
Looking for reliable information about the Wuhan virus just became easier as Google and WHO jointly activate SOS alert

Google on Friday (Jan 31) made looking for reliable information about the Wuhan coronavirus a little bit easier by activating an SOS alert that shows you resources and the latest updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

31 Jan 17:03 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883720448545.html
Here’s why Microsoft’s Xbox Project xCloud feels like the future of video games

Microsoft's Project xCloud is one of the coolest things I've experienced in the gaming space in several years.

31 Jan 13:06 mobilesyrup 1267416332392573274.html
Q&A: Evacuations from China's virus-hit Wuhan

The United States, France and Japan are among nations that have already sent aircraft to remove their nationals.

31 Jan 16:38 DAWN.COM 4500271767308280055.html
Thief who struck elderly woman with a stolen car is jailed

Liam Sheridan (40) pleaded guilty to endangerment at Mountjoy Street in 2016

31 Jan 14:58 The Irish Times 8204772968436357209.html
UPDATED: Airlines canceling China flights over Wuhan coronavirus outbreak

As we’ve been blogging here at Boing Boing, the Wuhan coronavirus continues to spread, and airlines have begun suspending flights to and from China, where most confirmed cases are located. • …

31 Jan 16:46 Boing Boing 4601305169528672372.html
Google launches 'SOS Alert' for coronavirus in search results to provide users with tips and information from the World Health Organisation on how to stay safe

Google has launched an SOS Alert for the coronavirus that makes information about the virus from the World Health Organisation easily accessible at the top of search results.

31 Jan 11:03 Mail Online 124328111007829909.html
Air India flight with Indians from Wuhan to leave for home on Saturday

While Friday's flight is scheduled to take mostly those stranded in Wuhan, Saturday's flight is expected to take those held up in Hubei province

31 Jan 14:40 Business-Standard 1502508926689435083.html
Where to watch TV shows online for free

Internet | Where to watch TV shows online for free

31 Jan 15:15 Technobezz 300833014117803187.html
Vernon man dies in hospital after crashing vehicle into a creek last week

A 37-year-old Vernon man has died in hospital after the vehicle he was driving left Highway 97 last Friday and ended up submerged a creek that runs adjacent

31 Jan 17:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504246062362697.html
First two cases of coronavirus in the UK confirmed as guests of York hotel

Health officials are urgently trying to trace those who came into contact with two people

31 Jan 16:49 men 6694993428021080664.html
Cleaner dies after falling through false ceiling at Tampines Mall

SINGAPORE: A cleaner died on Saturday (Jan 25) after falling through a false ceiling at Tampines Mall. The Indian national, who was employed by ...

31 Jan 16:23 CNA 5644198862488204219.html
Download Gcam 7.3 APK mod for all Android devices

Google Camera App is popularly known for its overwhelming and mystical features. Pixel smartphones are blessed to have official support for the Google Camera App with features like Astrophotography mode and more. Google has recently pushed the Google Camera App v7.3 with several new features and enhancements. There are specific bug fixes that improve the …

31 Jan 12:34 Gizmochina 1751854816388776232.html
US warns against China travel, as virus death toll hits 213

The United States told its citizens to avoid China after the World Health Organization declared a global coronavirus emergency, as the Chinese death toll rose Friday to 213 and total infections surpassed the SARS epidemic of two decades ago.

31 Jan 11:06 Nehanda Radio 3802011524315708694.html
Exeter University cancels Chinese New Year celebrations over coronavirus outbreak

Two people have now been diagnosed in the UK

31 Jan 14:00 DevonLive 2469244513718667913.html
50 liters of breast milk donated to Batangas babies

Fifty liters of pumped and pasteurized breast milk were formally turned Friday by the office of Senator Pia S. Cayetano and the Taguig city government to the Batangas Medical Center for the benefit of babies affected by the Taal volcano eruption.

31 Jan 16:24 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200234873138.html
Pakistan Halts All Flights To And From China Amid Coronavirus Fears

Pakistan says it is halting all flights to and from China after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the ongoing coronavirus outbreak a global emergency.

31 Jan 09:29 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162802850916.html
Jewellery salesman with suitcase full of £4m gems targeted by gang in robbery plot

The gang ambushed the salesman as he walked to an Ernest Jones store to display Le Vian's signature brown "chocolate diamonds"

31 Jan 13:09 mirror 675785260658347696.html
Tesla CEO Elon Musk drops hot new track: Gigaclub coming soon?

A day after Tesla reported its impressive Q4 2019 earnings, CEO Elon Musk seems to be in a celebratory mood, treating his fans and the electric vehicle community by dropping a new song. The Model Y delivery is set to start soon and a lot of people are excited about the Cybertruck but the Tesla […]

31 Jan 13:30 Teslarati 613467575341929280.html
Fearing spread of virus, Singapore bars arrivals from China

Singapore has atleast 13 confirmed infections of coronavirus

31 Jan 14:28 Deccan Chronicle 7881006364097346240.html
Delta flight attendants fight back against Boeing and a system they claim fed them 'toxic' air

Delta flight attendants are suing Boeing following an incident where they claim “toxic” air flowed into the cabin during a routine flight, the Chicago Tribune reported.

31 Jan 16:59 Business Insider Australia 5575934301122483915.html
Kobe Bryant: Helicopter company not certified to fly in foggy weather

The Island Express Helicopters, the charter company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven

31 Jan 10:05 Vanguard News 4125100338760256058.html
On Day 1, Central Railway's first AC local train delayed after stampede-like scene at Thane station

Chaos and stampede-like situation prevailed at suburban Thane station on Friday, as commuters thronged to board the air-conditioned local on the first day of its regular run.

31 Jan 08:49 Oneindia 2023829371420919955.html
Helicopter in Kobe Bryant crash wasn’t certified for instruments-only flight

Ara Zobayan was licensed to fly using instruments alone, but the operating certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration limited Island Express Helicopters’ pilots to fly only under visual

31 Jan 16:42 New York Post 7654946768968888506.html
Saline solution kills China coronavirus? Experts refute online rumour

Multiple posts on Weibo, Twitter and Facebook shared in January 2020 claim that a top Chinese respiratory expert has told people to rinse their mouths with salt water solution to prevent infection from a new virus outbreak.

31 Jan 15:01 Manila Bulletin News 7849457199411452221.html
Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fears: government spokesman

YANGON (Reuters) - Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board on Friday after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said.

31 Jan 12:08 Reuters 8334514181713182253.html
Fire shifts review planned

Shropshire’s fire brigade plans a review to help part-time staff manage their work-life balance while maintaining cover, but some stations have “pre-empted” this by changing their shift systems, the governing body has heard.

31 Jan 15:52 Shropshire Star 3480199991243994083.html
Myanmar sends back China plane after coronavirus scare

Myanmar on Friday sent a plane back to China with most passengers still on board -- including French and American citizens —- after one man suspected of contracting the coronavirus was taken to hospital.

31 Jan 12:30 Digital Journal 4566489172227170086.html
Airlines curb or cancel China flights

A number of airlines say they are halting or reducing flights to China as the country struggles to contain the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus.

31 Jan 08:21 Manila Bulletin Business 8374351513876083552.html
Roku Drops Fox App Support Ahead of Super Bowl in Pissing Match Over Distribution Agreement

Roku says that a “distribution agreement” with Fox is ending today, meaning that users hoping to watch the Big Game via Fox apps this weekend may be screwed.

31 Jan 17:00 Gizmodo 461714590170094500.html
Army, ITBP Set up Coronavirus Quarantine in Delhi For 300 Students Returning From China

The students, as well as other passengers, will be thoroughly screened upon their arrival at the Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi by a joint team of the Airport Health Authority (AHO) and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).

31 Jan 11:28 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083464127794.html
Uber drivers cram in fares in countdown to app's Colombia departure

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Like a race car driver, Karen Londono is competing against the clock. She rests just four hours a day, trying to take as many fares as possible driving for Uber, before the application is deactivated in Colombia.

31 Jan 14:18 Reuters 8334514181138617014.html
US government kept submarine crash at Titanic site a secret

A $35 million submarine vessel, operated by British company EYOS Expeditions, crashed into the famous wreckage of the RMS Titanic, in July 2019, according to legal papers seen in the Telegraph. Rob McCallum, the expedition leader admitted earlier this week that the Triton submersible crashed into the sunken ocean...

31 Jan 10:38 IrishCentral 7319968744612714572.html
Baguio cancels Panagbenga, related events as nCov precaution

Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the novel coronavirus or the 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease (ARD) as a global health emergency, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong announced Friday the cancellation of the famed Panagbenga Festival’s opening parade on Saturday (Feb. 1).

31 Jan 15:29 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200939783947.html
The EU has voted overwhelmingly in favor of standardized charging

The European Parliament has voted resoundingly to urge the law-making body to create regulations that would force phone makers to adopt a single charging standard. All major Android manufacturers use the common USB standard, so this move primarily targets Apple.

31 Jan 09:27 iMore 3803412791720384827.html
Coronavirus Latest Updates: 6 suspected cases in Delhi’s RML; Indians to be evacuated from China

Coronavirus Updates: Meanwhile in India, one student who returned from Wuhan has been tested positive in Kerala and has been kept in isolation.

31 Jan 12:24 The Financial Express 1288289581298245117.html
Medical professionals battle virus misinformation online

Dr. Rose Marie Leslie, a family physician at the University of Minnesota, is fighting misleading and false information around a virus outbreak with the very tool used to spread much...

31 Jan 15:06 The Seattle Times 9121942837066220445.html
Public Wi-Fi is a Lot Safer Than You Think

Jacob Hoffman-Andrews, writing for EFF: If you follow security on the Internet, you may have seen articles warning you to "beware of public Wi-Fi networks" in cafes, airports, hotels, and other public places. But now, due to the widespread deployment of HTTPS encryption on most popular websites, adv...

31 Jan 12:23 mobile.slashdot.org 5453861667025957373.html
Kobe Bryant: Helicopter Company Involved in Lakers Star's Death Suspends Operations

Island Express Helicopters — the company that owned the aircraft that Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other passengers were on when it crashed in Calabasas, California, on Sunday — has temporarily suspended its operations. A statement on the company's website revealed that all [...]

31 Jan 13:33 popculture. 1108504355136659011.html
The Great Brady Heist Challenge

The official rules for The Great Brady Heist Challenge.

31 Jan 16:32 FOX Sports 4135141641703375411.html
Insolvency law reduces resolution time for stressed assets to 340 days: Economic Survey

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which came into force in 2016, provides for market-linked and time-bound resolution of stressed assets. The survey, tabled in the Parliament on Friday, also said resolution under the Code has been much higher as compared to other processes.

31 Jan 14:13 The Economic Times 7653256038189545926.html
Coronavirus outbreak: Indian government begins to evacuate 366 citizens from China's Wuhan

The 423-seater flight is expected to return to Delhi from Wuhan at 2 a.m. on Saturday and another special flight may depart from T3, Delhi on Saturday.

31 Jan 14:57 The Hindu 6679535025375720139.html
China virus may cause delays of anti-pollution equipment retrofits on ships

TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Shipping companies may face delivery delays of vessels fitted with exhaust gas filtering equipment that complies with anti-pollution rules that kicked in this year due to the impact from the virus outbreak in China, shipping sources said on Friday.

31 Jan 13:46 Reuters 8334514181701595924.html
Hunter attacked by seal

A Quebec hunter had to be airlifted to hospital this week following what was described as a rare seal attack on a Nova Scotia island.

31 Jan 14:05 Castanet 616068602972777357.html
Jewish couple sues American Airlines after being kicked off flight for ‘body odor’

A Jewish couple from Michigan is suing American Airlines for discrimination after being booted off a flight last year – claiming the crew raised a stink about their alleged body odor.

31 Jan 14:15 New York Post 7654946769016084021.html
Mediterranean refugee deaths drop but experts say risks remain

In the first month of 2020, at least 70 people drowned in the Mediterranean while attempting the perilous journey to Europe, the lowest level since 2014, the start of the refugee crisis.

31 Jan 12:07 Aljazeera 6642629763513638656.html
The F-35 Is Still Full of Must-Fix Flaws

Also, the gun doesn't fire straight

31 Jan 16:50 Yahoo 7097669638774360645.html
This Is the High Cost China Is Paying for Copying a Stolen Su-33 Russian Jet Fighter

A bad copy.

31 Jan 10:30 The National Interest 7207864703558883053.html
ESM Goh says Singaporeans need to be wary of and pay heed to POFMA

ESM Goh says Singaporeans need to be wary of and pay heed to POFMA

31 Jan 16:00 The Independent 5308065343353099034.html
UFS 3.1 announced with improvements in speed and power efficiency for flash storage chips

JEDEC has announced the UFS 3.1 open standard for flash storage chips. It brings improvements in speed and power efficiency by including new features.

31 Jan 12:40 XDA Developers 7805159870584431881.html
Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fear, says govt spokesman

YANGON, Jan 31 — Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board today after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said. The plane arrived in the commercial...

31 Jan 12:35 Malaymail 302165936108973318.html
Thousands of Iraqis Write Their Digital History

What allowed the Iraqi protest movement to succeed, from Baghdad to Basra to all the central and southern governorates, is that it is a decentralized grassroots initiative aimed at "overthrowing the corrupt and making fundamental amendments to the el

31 Jan 14:15 Asharq AL-awsat 7659933388807109.html
UK evacuation plane leaves Wuhan with 110 people on boar

The civilian aircraft left Wuhan in central China at around 9:45 am local time carrying 83 Britons and 27 foreign citizens.

31 Jan 12:52 New Vision 9103146372666047978.html
Ola, another SoftBank-backed cab startup, will launch in London just as Uber faces being booted from the city, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Ola is a rival to Uber, but shares the same big investor.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

31 Jan 13:10 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757425167655.html
Looking for reliable information about the Wuhan virus just became easier as Google and WHO jointly activate SOS alert, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The results page will display top stories from major news sites, as well as links to World Health Organisation advisory information and FAQs about the coronavirus.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

31 Jan 17:03 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757136017953.html
The politics of construction: on violating building bylaws and land use rules

Why are brazen violations of building bylaws and land use rules still allowed, asks Nidhi Adlakha

31 Jan 09:30 The Hindu 6679535024327587750.html
Pilots sue American Airlines to halt China flights

WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 31 - US pilots on Thursday sued American Airlines to force the company to halt flights to China amid the virus outbreak now Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

31 Jan 08:14 Capital Business 7605153803545541991.html
Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide

Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly ...

31 Jan 14:19 CNA 5644198863177217763.html
Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus

The Italian government declared a state of emergency on Friday to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases...

31 Jan 10:42 DAILY SABAH 8383944809589574399.html
You can buy a flight from Hong Kong to New York for $201. The catch? You have to stop in Wuhan for 6 hours.

A Chinese airline is offering travellers a rare deal – a flight from Hong Kong to New York for $US200.

31 Jan 16:32 Business Insider Australia 5575934301678497966.html
WHO Declares Global Virus Emergency, Countries Warn Against China Travel

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections. The UN health agency based in Geneva had initially downplayed the threat pos

31 Jan 08:45 Asharq AL-awsat 7659932761693314.html
Kobe Bryant crash: Helicopter owner Island Express suspending tours, other flight operations

Island Express, the company that owns the helicopter involved in the fatal crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others, has suspended its other helicopter operations.

31 Jan 12:28 ABC7 New York 7327811148103048417.html
How to Improve Privacy on Android Phones with Steps - Gizchina.com

With data breaches every now then, it is crucial to protect your data. In this guide, we talk about how you can improve your privacy on Android smartphone.

31 Jan 17:45 Gizchina 5392375276133190053.html
Motorola Has Started Shipping Some razr Pre-Orders Early

Motorola is apparently shipping some pre-orders of its much anticipated folding razr smartphone early. The Motorola razr was not expected to start

31 Jan 17:30 Android Headlines 8385692877377035893.html
What will happen when WhatsApp stops working on millions of phones tomorrow?

The Facebook-owned app is hours away from a cull that will see it withdraw support from a huge number of people's iOS and Android phones.

31 Jan 11:26 Metro 970161748001390691.html
Derbyshire medical centres issue warning over coronavirus outbreak

Two people have tested positive for the virus in England

31 Jan 17:17 Derbyshire Live 9061707931484118630.html
7 Lessons Learned from Rebranding Gone Wrong

Don't let your company's rebranding efforts go sideways: Heed these valuable lessons.

31 Jan 10:50 Inc.com 8604986417704819636.html
Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus

(Reuters) - Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.

3 Feb 09:27 Reuters 8334514179834108372.html
MG sedan for India in the works

MG Motor India is considering the launch of a sedan in our market. Click here for more details about the model.

31 Jan 09:40 Autocar India 1039296991510305926.html
Lenzie smash sees major emergency response with multiple cop vehicles and ambulance on scene

A SMASH in Lenzie this morning has sparked a major emergency response. Emergency services raced out after the alarm was raised at 8.30am over a two-vehicle crash. Pictures and video show multiple p…

31 Jan 09:10 The Scottish Sun 6609127674204833451.html
Airbus agrees to pay 3.6 billion euros to settle corruption probes

Airbus is set to pay a massive 3.6 billion euros ($4 billion) in fines to Britain, France and the US to settle corruption inquiries sparked..

31 Jan 15:48 Vanguard News 4125100338933278512.html
Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fears

Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board on Friday after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said.

31 Jan 17:10 Bdnews24 8119004129193956890.html
The global spread of the coronavirus — where is it?

The World Health Organisation has declared an international emergency over the outbreak.

31 Jan 11:29 DAWN.COM 4500271768050794177.html
Easyjet reveals electric plane that will make flying greener and cheaper

The Wright 1 plane will be able to fly for an hour, meaning it could be used on short-haul flights such as London to Paris or Amsterdam

31 Jan 09:48 Metro 970161748921267801.html
Flight carrying Brits back to UK from Wuhan has touched down at RAF base

More than 80 Brits who were staying in the region of China where coronavirus originated have been brought back to the UK

31 Jan 14:27 men 6694993429036402228.html
Pilots sue American Airlines to halt China flights

US pilots on Thursday sued American Airlines to force the company to halt flights to China amid the virus outbreak now declared a global health emergency.

31 Jan 08:37 Manila Bulletin Business 8374351515017114000.html
Holiday spots in southern Thailand face hard times after coronavirus outbreak

PHANG NGA (Thailand), Jan 31 — Thai tourist boat company “Love Andaman” is facing a bleak February after China banned all outbound group tours this week to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak. China is Thailand’s biggest source of foreign tourists, accounting for 28 per cent of the 39.8...

31 Jan 12:00 Malaymail 302165935561153207.html
Apple engineers propose a way to make using two-factor texts easier

The proposed standard would help users avoid phishing scams.

31 Jan 09:25 Engadget 96641515602702754.html
How are social media giants fighting coronavirus conspiracies?

Coronavirus and conspiracies: how are social media companies tackling misinformation? | #TheCube

31 Jan 11:32 euronews 7318238121629850155.html
Conspiracy theorists are telling people to drink a dangerous bleach solution to cure or prevent coronavirus

Conspiracy theorists and internet vaccine skeptics are making false claims that a bleach solution called "miracle mineral solution" cures coronavirus.

31 Jan 15:04 Yahoo 7097669637612579515.html
Drama as lorry crew 'kidnap' Malindi policemen

Hundreds of boda-boda operators followed the lorry on suspicion the driver and loader were Al-Shabaab militants.

31 Jan 11:33 Daily Nation 7421817125606894104.html
Taiwan cracks down on fake news about China coronavirus

False reports allege coronavirus patients confirmed at certain hospitals.The Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) has been looking at six suspects in the spreading of false rumors about the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, reports said Friday (Jan. 31).

31 Jan 08:45 Taiwan News 4737573344450312966.html
Tracy Piggott 'devastated' after RTÉ decision not to renew her contract

"If I had a bit more warning, I could have been able to make other plans. I'm a single parent with a daughter due to start secondary school this September."

31 Jan 11:33 RSVP Live 2434255978745743752.html
BMW iNext Could Have Smart Windows That Automatically Dim

A new rumor suggests the BMW iNext could feature smart windows that automatically dim to help moderate the interior’s temperature.

31 Jan 11:21 Motor1.com 1648269240221183750.html
Helicopter company in Kobe Bryant crash not certified to fly in poor visibility - reports

The charter company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others on Sunday was not certified to ...

31 Jan 15:18 CNA 5644198863551902852.html
A new bill could punish web platforms for using end-to-end encryption

Draft amendment adds new rules for policing child abuse

31 Jan 16:59 The Verge 1337119304925596143.html
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.

31 Jan 17:07 Tech Xplore 4945708898473844707.html
WHO Orders Countries Not to Engage in “Stigma” or Discrimination” in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

Mass movement of people more important than preventing a global pandemic.

31 Jan 13:02 Infowars 1950426314819037533.html
Government savaged over handling of coronavirus amid growing toll of infections and deaths

The federal Health Minister has savaged Queensland's premier for claiming a lack of communication from the federal government could hamper local containment efforts.

31 Jan 14:46 The New Daily 5848147786484482804.html
Child seat law to be implemented soon, kids below 12yo can't sit in front

DOTr completes IRR for new child seat safety law, to implement soon

31 Jan 15:13 AutoIndustriya.com 2007465447652091746.html
York hotel confirms first UK coronavirus victims were guests

The patients were staying in a hotel in York before being taken overnight to a specialist centre in Newcastle.

31 Jan 16:57 Metro 970161749018459421.html
FAA staff and tour co. ties alleged after 3 chopper crashes

The chairman of a key Senate committee is asking the Transportation Department's Inspector General to investigate misconduct allegations at the Federal Aviation Administration's Hawaii field office. They involve an allegedly...

31 Jan 08:12 The Seattle Times 9121942836779390025.html
Russia: Hundreds of fishermen stranded on gigantic ice floe

People tried using smaller pieces of ice as rafts to row back to shore.

31 Jan 09:42 Times of Oman 5168079155288814242.html
Coronavirus Outbreak: Mongolia Bars Entries From China

The ban will be enforced from Saturday until March 2, according to a government statement, which also said Mongolians will be prohibited from travelling to China for the same period of time.

31 Jan 13:07 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083384686858.html
The F-35 Is Still Broken and the F-35A Can’t Shoot Straight

This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use.

31 Jan 13:07 Extremetech 653399568254771156.html
FBI Probing Israeli Firm That Could Have Supplied Tools to Spy on Amazon’s Jeff Bezos – Report

The US-based advisory firm that investigated the hacking of Jeff Bezos’s phone concluded that it was likely compromised through a WhatsApp chat with an account allegedly used by the Saudi Crown Prince. They also suggested that the malware that targeted Bezos came from an Israeli company. Both Saudi Arabia and the Israeli company denied any role.

31 Jan 08:37 Sputniknews 967333867629741009.html
Nelson Council moves to close reserves due to increased fire risk

Following a continued spell of hot and dry weather Nelson City Council, in collaboration with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), DoC, forestry companies and Tasman District Council, is closing access to the following reserves until further notice:- Grampians Reserve- Sir Stanley Whitehead Reserve- Marsden Valley Reserve- Maitai Water Reserve- Brook Conservation Reserve- Roding Water ReserveCouncil makes the decision to close reserves after taking advice from FENZ and monitoring the Build Up Index (BUI), which is an indicator of the difficulty in suppressing a fire that has started. The BUI is now well over 80, the level at which FENZ advises which reserves should close, and is expected to be close to 100 midway through next week.

31 Jan 14:11 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926315817185605.html
Coronavirus: Hotel in York confirms two UK victims were guests

The pair, who were guests at the Staycity Aparthotels York, are being treated by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after they were diagnosed with coronavirus

31 Jan 16:31 mirror 675785259837791421.html
Panic Grips Zimbabwe As Coronavirus Reaches Botswana

The government of Botswana has announced that it is on high alert for the deadly coronavirus after it isolated the first suspected case on Thursday.

31 Jan 15:14 iHarare News 2755902707119847369.html
MMDA extends free Pasig River ferry rides

The ferry service runs from Pinagbuhatan in Pasig City to Escolta in Manila, with 11 stations: Pinagbuhatan, San Joaquin and Maybunga in Pasig City; Guadalupe, Valenzuela in Makati City; Hulo in Mandaluyong City; and Lambingan, Sta. Ana, PUP, Lawton, Escolta in Manila City.

31 Jan 10:52 Journal Online 6375127393702055368.html
Boy jumps to death from moving pickup truck

In a tragic incident, a six-year-old boy jumped from a moving truck and died four days after admission to hospital from injuries sustained in the fall.

31 Jan 09:31 Nehanda Radio 3802011524147147065.html
Super Bowl LVI: A Look at the Fake Merch and Fake News that Comes With the Big Game

Each year, as sports fans and consumer brands ready for the Super Bowl, the U.S. government teams up with the National Football League (“NFL”) for a collaboration of its own. Known as Operation Team Player, the parties’ initiative focuses exclusively on a category of goods that are readily targeted

31 Jan 15:32 The Fashion Law 1920848953163272159.html
Man, toddler daughter killed in fiery crash on NSE

KEPALA BATAS: A man and his young daughter were killed when the MPV they were travelling in burst into flames after a crash at Km119.9 of the North South Expressway (NSE) here, early today.

31 Jan 13:25 NST Online 3702929170251757493.html
A Hotter 400-HP Toyota Supra GRMN Is Coming

An even hotter Toyota Supra could be on the way. As brilliant as the GR Supra is with its 335-hp turbocharg...

31 Jan 11:46 CarBuzz 4034462236924509885.html
Singapore bans arrivals from mainland China over coronavirus fears

Singapore on Friday announced a sweeping ban on arrivals and transit passengers from mainland China as authorities toughened measures to prevent the spread of a deadly virus. The move was a dramatic expansion of earlier measures by Singapore that affected only arrivals from central Hubei province and came after the World Health Organization declared the new coronavirus an […]

31 Jan 09:20 Hong Kong Free Press HKFP 3845645663627438374.html
Galaxy Z Flip - Samsung's next foldable phone - probably won't support 5G

Samsung's next folding phone is unlikely to come with a 5G variant, if this FCC listing is to believed.

31 Jan 10:16 TechRadar 2111116915714080474.html
E tū: safety of Air NZ Wuhan crew paramount

The union for aviation, E tū, says it’s working to secure assurances about the safety of up to 10 volunteer cabin crew and any ground crew operating the Air New Zealand evacuation flight from Wuhan.

31 Jan 13:34 SCOOP 5315658999193932152.html
Pedestrian killed in A14 crash was wearing hospital gown, says first-aider

A first-aider who rushed to help a pedestrian killed in a crash said the dead man appeared to have just left West Suffolk Hospital.

31 Jan 15:17 East Anglian Daily Times 681138150523879018.html
Milkman stabbed on his rounds after 'refusing to give youths a lift'

The dairy worker was attacked shortly before 5am in the Cheshire village of Tarporley and even wanted to continue on his round

31 Jan 10:18 mirror 675785260322920720.html
US issues travel advisory for China

WASHINGTON: The United States told its citizens on Thursday night “do not travel” to China, raising its advisory status to the highest level of alert because of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) epidemic.

31 Jan 11:47 NST Online 3702929171017633918.html
Google sets up SOS alert for Coronavirus: Here’s what it means

Google has also launched an SOS alert for the Coronavirus, which will make it easier to people to get official information on the topic. 

31 Jan 11:57 The Indian Express 2885715105268333947.html
Manor House fire alert: Passengers left 'choking' after smoke on tube train

Passengers travelling on the London Underground Piccadilly Line said they were forced to evacuate the station after the train broke down during the busy commuter rush hour period

31 Jan 08:12 mirror 675785261807109420.html
Apple Maps gets major visual overhaul in fight against Google Maps

Apple Maps is getting a major update to show a lot more visual information, with some accuracy upgrades too.

31 Jan 09:37 TechRadar 2111116914939812167.html
Coaches that took passengers from China evacuation flight to be ‘deep cleaned’

Vehicles from Horseman Coaches Ltd were seen arriving at RAF Brize Norton.

31 Jan 11:26 Shropshire Star 3480199992702835312.html
China to fly overseas citizens back to virus-hit Hubei province

BEIJING: The Chinese government has decided to send charter planes to bring citizens from virus-hit Hubei province who are overseas back "as soon ...

31 Jan 12:31 CNA 5644198863690744412.html
Safety groups calls for restriction on SUVs around towns and cities

European Transport Safety Council says that larger vehicles should be banned in order to protect pedestrians.

31 Jan 12:45 Shropshire Star 3480199992329273761.html
Italy declares coronavirus emergency after first two cases confirmed

ROME: Italy declared a six-month state of emergency on Friday over the new coronavirus, allowing the government to cut through red tape quickly if needed, after two Chinese tourists tested positive for the illness in the first cases detected in the country.

31 Jan 17:56 The Peninsula 1202843881784397254.html
Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission, total cases rise to 19

BANGKOK: Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said on ...

31 Jan 17:55 CNA 5644198862663476470.html
Ola Plans London Rollout In February As It Takes On Uber

As it broadens its competition with Uber, Indian ridesharing firm Ola plans to official start operations in London in February.

31 Jan 15:35 PYMNTS.com 7357138825125324616.html
Coronavirus outbreak: Social media platforms scramble to contain misinformation

Hoaxes about the coronavirus are spreading as fast, if not faster, than the actual virus on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, and the social media platforms are scrambling to contain the global outbreak.

31 Jan 14:33 Tech Xplore 4945708898820378590.html
Windows 10 Allegedly Crosses 1 Billion Active Installs Globally

When we last visited Windows 10 adoption numbers, the company reported 900 million active installations in September 2019.

31 Jan 09:36 HotHardware 6258404625665389345.html
Arsenal fans react to confirmed signing of Cedric Soares from Southampton

The defender has joined the Gunners on loan until the end of the season.The defender has joined the Gunners on loan until the end of the season.

31 Jan 11:45 The Boot Room 5717202225966841357.html
Google's Next Chrome Update May Cause 'Modest Breakage' To The Internet

Version 80 of Chrome is coming to the stable channel of the browser, and with it, a change in the way cookies are handled. As the cookies crumble, it turns out, so does the Internet, with Google saying it hopes that it will cause only "a modest amount of breakage" to websites....

31 Jan 16:27 Gizmodo AU 3183561247304726748.html
British Wuhan evacuees arrive back in UK as first coronavirus case is confirmed

Eighty-three British people and 27 foreign nationals landed at RAF Brize Norton early this afternoon.

31 Jan 13:37 Metro 970161748584087222.html
Report: Kun Temenuzhkov set to leave Leeds for return to Spain

Leeds United may seemingly not be planning to sign any players on deadline day, but the Yorkshire Evening Post reports on its live transfer blog (31/1; 13:35) that youngster Kun Temenuzhkov could leave Elland Road before the window closes. Kun Temenuzhkov is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Whites this season. He made his […]Leeds United are reportedly set to allow Kun Temenuzhkov to leave the club during the final hours of the January transfer window.

31 Jan 14:45 The Boot Room 5717202225831285055.html
Thai taxi driver is kingdom's first human-to-human transmission of virus

A Thai taxi driver has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, health officials said Friday, in the kingdom's first case of human-to-human transmission of the deadly sickness which has sparked a global health alert.

31 Jan 11:20 Digital Journal 4566489172850300206.html
Samsung may have accidentally revealed when its upcoming Galaxy S20 smartphone will launch

Samsung is widely expected to announce its next major smartphone, rumored to be called the Galaxy S20, at its event on February 11.

31 Jan 15:23 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882901096958.html
US pilots, cabin crew demand China flights halt on virus fears

US airlines cut hundreds of flights to China and State Department advises people not to travel there due to outbreak.

31 Jan 10:09 News24 3752801377329366062.html
Zimbabwean entrepreneur invents tech that turns a tree into a WiFi hub

‘Trees of Knowledge’ will convert trees and rural landmarks into educational WiFi hubs in Africa.

31 Jan 13:16 ITWeb 642894140320603279.html
New Temtem update out now, full patch notes here

Following its early access launch last week, creature battler MMO Temtem has received a new title update.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dXB4pETtzI&feature=emb_titlePatch 0.5.10 is now li

31 Jan 17:57 tsa 6447108928153585968.html
Roku owners will no longer be able to stream Super Bowl LIV for free after Fox Sports app disappears

Roku said it's pulling Fox apps from its app store, including Fox Sports where the Super Bowl was meant to be streamed in 4K for free.

31 Jan 16:41 Business Insider 6060062399689199653.html
Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide

Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly spreading coronavirus, with American Airlines’ pilots filing a lawsuit seeking an immediate halt.

31 Jan 08:04 Bdnews24 8119004130356364796.html
Flight attendants sue Boeing over ‘toxic’ air inside plane

The lawsuit alleges contaminated air from the outside off the engines enters the cabin.

31 Jan 13:32 HeraldNet 3867135407565537391.html
Tirumala to wear new look, get more spacious

With an increase in the number of pedestrians, besides the buses, cars and taxis headed to Tirumala, congestion is a frequent problem in the region.

31 Jan 09:26 The New Indian Express 4718288653750965626.html
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.

31 Jan 14:53 CTVNews 2422791599281424744.html
FBI launches investigation into Pegasus spyware vendor over US citizen hacks

NSO Group denies any knowledge of a probe taking place.

31 Jan 10:01 ZDNet 591556593187281963.html
WHO declares global health emergency as coronavirus death toll climbs to 213

Many nations have already urged their citizens not to visit China, while some have banned entry for travellers from Wuhan

31 Jan 08:47 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363828014702.html
Police probe triple firebombing on estate

Detectives believe each of the incidents was targeted and that they may be linked

31 Jan 16:53 Liverpool Echo 7727211173103531949.html
Delta, American Airlines suspend China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Delta and American Airlines are temporarily suspending all of their United States flights to China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

31 Jan 15:57 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730203953924282.html
Apple unveils revamped map app to challenge Google

Apple on Thursday said it has finished rolling out an overhauled map app in the US in another attempt to challenge Google's popular smartphone navigation software.

31 Jan 13:04 The Guardian 7580308504278561608.html
Planning application for upgrade of N24 road in Carrick-on-Suir will go on public display next week 

The planning application for a long-awaited upgrade of 3.8km of the N24 running through Carrick-on-Suir will go on public display for six weeks starting this Monday, February 3.   The p...

31 Jan 17:00 TipperaryLive 1097599577172089171.html
Biometric cards soon for auto drivers in Kozhikode city

Project to ensure better police vigil and safety of passengers

31 Jan 17:01 The Hindu 6679535026257883466.html
Vietjet suspends all China flights - VnExpress International

Vietjet will stop all flights to and from China starting Saturday to try and limit the spread the deadly coronavirus.

31 Jan 08:23 VnExpress International – Latest news, business, travel and analysis from Vietnam 7631321453817824558.html
Microsoft Finally Fixes Windows 10 1909 File Explorer Issues With KB4532695

Microsoft Finally Fixes Windows 10 1909 File Explorer Issues with Latest Update (KB4532695) That Froze Search Bar Experience for Some Users.

31 Jan 12:59 Wccftech 3677959677900080437.html
Legal challenge is launched to block Moscow's attempt to roll out facial recognition - as 175,000 cameras are installed in the capital

Activist Alena Popova and politician Vladimir Milov launched the challenge in Moscow's court, saying the camera's will affect people's privacy. Moscow has 175,000 cameras already installed.

31 Jan 16:18 Mail Online 124328110674754375.html
Inside coronavirus quarantine unit awaiting 83 Brits as nurse tells of 'panic'

Those being quarantined at the Arrowe Park Hospital in Upton, Merseyside, will be moved into former student accommodation on arrival from RAF Brize Norton, having flown out of the coronavirus epicentre Wuhan, China

31 Jan 12:05 mirror 675785260738606008.html
You can buy a flight from Hong Kong to New York for $201. The catch? You have to stop in Wuhan for 6 hours.

Wuhan, a city in central China, is at the epicenter of a global coronavirus outbreak that has infected almost 10,000 people and killed over 200.

31 Jan 17:41 Business Insider Nederland 7680839748439929006.html