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Here’s how AI can help treat COVID-19 patients
September 17, 2021 04:11 AM EDT| By Tripti JoshiHighlights Artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare can help in disease prevention, diagnosis, as well as in developing customised treatments. The current COVID-19 pandemic has sparked new research to use artificial inte.....
Decoding inflation: What is it and how does it impact economy of a country?
September 16, 2021 11:18 PM EDT| By Furquan MoharkanGovernments across the world bother about mostly two economic indicators – inflation and gross domestic product (GDP). The latter shows the economic might of the country; higher the GDP growth of the country, the better positioned its governmen...
‘Fuming over Australia's submarine deal, France cancels US gala’
September 16, 2021 10:52 PM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaFrance has moved to cancel the gala to commemorate the “240th Anniversary of the Battle of the Capes,” after Australia abruptly cancelled submarine contract with the European nation and opted for a one with the US. Representative Ima.....
US stocks retreat after mixed economic data
September 16, 2021 02:37 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US indices drifted lower on Thursday, September 16, after mixed economic data showed that retails sales rose in August, but unemployment benefits claims also increased last week. The S&P 500 fell 0.16% to 4,473.75. The Dow Jones shed 0...
AUKUS: Australia, UK, US join forces to stave off Chinese threat
September 16, 2021 06:15 AM EDT| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights US, UK and Australia have joined hands to thwart the Chinese influence in Indo Pacific The partnership has been named as AUKUS. This follows up Quad – a partnership between US, Australia, Japan and India &ndash.....
Healthcare giants on track to develop COVID-19 booster shot over waning post-vaccine immunity
September 16, 2021 04:50 AM EDT| By Tripti JoshiA COVID-19 booster shot is an additional dose administered after the protection obtained from the original doses starts to drop. The booster or a third dose is meant to help people maintain their immunity level for a longer period. RELATED ARTICLE.....
Australia to get nuclear submarines amidst growing tension in South-China Sea
September 16, 2021 12:31 AM EDT| By Priyanka PayalHighlights US President Joe Biden has said that the US will share secret nuclear technology to assist Australia in shifting to nuclear-powered boats. A trilateral partnership was unveiled Wednesday between US, UK and Australia. The new partner.....
Confused about crypto jargons? Here are 10 basic terms to know
September 15, 2021 09:11 PM EDT| By Furquan MoharkanWith the cryptocurrency mania gripping the world, the digital asset is attracting more and more investors with time. With the increasing investor base, there has to be an increase in investor awareness. While most people have heard of cryptocurrency,...
US stocks gallop ahead after deals, product launches lift sentiments
September 15, 2021 03:14 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahAll benchmark US indices closed in the green on Wednesday, September 15, after a flurry of deals, acquisitions, buybacks, and product launches of top companies lifted investors’ spirits. The S&P 500 was up 0.85% to 4,480.70. The Dow Jones...
What exactly is September effect? Is it real?
September 15, 2021 05:52 AM EDT| By Furquan MoharkanSince the beginning of this month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow 30) has corrected by 2.2%, NASDAQ Composite by 1.5%, and S&P 500 by 1.8%. Outside Wall Street, most other indices except for Japan, India and China have declined. This ab.....
iPhone enthusiasts get a new version in iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
September 14, 2021 08:56 PM EDT| By ManikaHighlights iPhone launches iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. It delivers camera innovations and enhanced battery life. Apple on Wednesday launched iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, which are the next-generation smartphones and feature beau.....
US stocks drift after inflation data
September 14, 2021 03:10 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US indices retreated on Tuesday, September 14, after the latest economic data showed inflation grew at a slower pace in August, renewing the focus on Fed's stimulus tapering talks. The S&P 500 was down 0.57% to 4,443.05. The Dow Jones...
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Google fined for abusing mobile market dominance in South Korea
September 14, 2021 05:34 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The South Korea’s antitrust agency fined Google for abusing market dominance. Google has been investigated for allegedly using its market position to block smartphone makers as per Korea Fair Trade Commission. The regula.....
UN warns of starvation crisis in Afghanistan; one million children ‘could die’
September 13, 2021 09:48 PM EDT| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights UNICEF warns of one million starvation cases by this year in Afghanistan. The UN body’s chief fears that many will die of starvation. 600,000 people, more than half of whom are children, have been displaced by conflict. O.....
Apple iPhone 13 launch: Five things to know about California Streaming event
September 13, 2021 09:10 PM EDT| By AshishApple is all set for the launch of its much-hyped grand event scheduled on 14 September. The Apple’s fall event, titled California Streaming, will be hosted virtually and is highly expected to unveil four new iPhone models-- iPhone 13, iPhone.....
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US stocks close mixed as lawmakers mull tax hike
September 13, 2021 03:09 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US stock indices closed mixed on Monday, September 13, after lawmakers unveiled plans to raise the corporate tax by around 26% in a new spending bill worth US$3.5 trillion. The S&P 500 was up 0.23% to 4,468.73. The Dow Jones rose 0.76%...
Did Saudis in US help hijackers? FBI reveals first declassified 9/11 document
September 13, 2021 03:37 AM EDT| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights The FBI has commenced declassifying the files on 9/11 terror attack. The declassifying of the documents coincided with the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks The documents reveal the logistical support provided to two of the Sau.....
How does a vaccine work? How effective is Pfizer vaccine?
September 13, 2021 01:14 AM EDT| By Furquan MoharkanWith lockdowns failing to subside the raging COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines seem to be our only antidote against the deadly virus. Effectiveness of the jabs can be contended, but then the world does not have many options on the table to experiment wit.....
Why are investors in rapture over one vaccine jab for COVID-19 and Flu?
September 12, 2021 02:46 AM EDT| By Sonal SinhaCombining COVID-19 and flu protection in one vaccine is a novel concept that Moderna and Novavax have adopted. RELATED READ: Moderna Inc (MRNA) & Novavax Inc (NVAX): Two stocks in focus Tuesday Moderna’s New Development Candidate - mRNA.....
What’s latest with Jeff Bezos' space quest and beyond?
September 12, 2021 12:56 AM EDT| By Sonal SinhaAmazon founder Jeff Bezos has always been in the spotlight for some or other reasons, be it travelling to space or funding anti-aging technology. This article would look at some latest developments from Bezos that brought him to the spotlight. ALS.....
