Nov. 17: “I knew from a young age that I wasn’t the same as the other children,” says Sophie Roberts, a 34-year-old Amazon software manager based in Edinburgh. “I realised at around 14 or 15 that I was transgender but I wasn’t comfortable at that point in my life in being out about it.” It […]
Nov. 17: Mark Zuckerberg is both chief executive and chairman of Facebook. In the wake of a damning New York Times report, he is facing renewed questions on whether he should relinquish at least one of those roles. The Times’ report, which it said was based on interviews with more than 50 insiders, is extraordinary. […]
Nov. 17: Google-owner Alphabet is giving up the development of bipedal robots after five years. The company had been developing large industrial robots since it bought two start-ups – Schaft and Boston Dynamics – in 2013. Its creations won awards and videos of them in action often went viral. But Alphabet changed its focus and […]
Nov. 16: Fast food chain Taco Bell is getting into the Thanksgiving spirit by riffing on the tradition of the ugly Christmas sweater. The chain teamed with ugly Christmas sweater company Tipsy Elves to create two sweaters and two varieties of leggings that celebrate both Taco Bell and the tradition of “Friendsgiving,” a Thanksgiving dinner […]
Nov. 16: A bright blue fireball was caught on video streaking across the night sky in Texas, with many residents reporting a loud boom around the same time. The American Meteor Society said it received dozens of reports of a fireball in the sky over Texas Thursday night, with some sightings as far away as […]
Nov. 16: A Maryland Lottery player who decided to try a game for the first time ended up winning $10,410 with her beginner’s luck. The 77-year-old Aberdeen woman, who chose the alias “Lucky Grandmom,” told Maryland Lottery officials she used to stick strictly to scratch-off tickets when she felt the urge to play the lottery. […]
Nov. 16: Authorities in Colorado said a mountain lion cub became sick after a resident brought it inside their home and fed it bratwurst. Colorado Parks & Wildlife said an investigation was opened when officials were made aware of photos posted to social media Monday showing a mountain lion cub inside a resident’s home. The […]
Kathmandu / Nov 16: Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Ishwor Pokhrel said that imparting skills to aspiring migrant workers was important. Addressing the Colombo Process meeting at Hotel Soaltee, Pokhrel said that foreign employment and remittance played an important part in the country’s economy. “Hence, it is crucial that all stakeholders play an important […]
Kathmandu / Nov 16: The Everest Premier League (EPL) has finally obtained permission from the International Cricket Council (ICC). The second edition of EPL T-20 is going to be held in Kathmandu from December 8-22 this year. In a press statement released by the EPL’s Managing Director Aamir Akhtar today, it is shared that EPL […]
Kathmandu / Nov 16: Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane continues to associate himself with Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL), 2019. The Delhi has incorporated him in the team for the second consecutive term. He had already delivered his performance from Delhi in previous IPL edition. Sandeep is the first-ever cricket player of Nepal […]