H-1B visas: Reason for suspensionTrump said the step was essential to help millions of Americans who have lost their jobs due to the current economic crisis.Issuing the proclamation ahead of the November presidential elections, Trump has ignored the mounting opposition to the order by various business organisations, lawmakers and human rights bodies.When it comes into effectThe proclamation that comes into effect on June 24, is expected to impact a large number of Indian IT professionals and several American and Indian companies who were issued H-1B visas by the US government for the fiscal year 2021 beginning October 1.They would now have to wait at least till the end of the current year before approaching the US diplomatic missions to get.

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NBA plans to let players show social-justice messages on jerseys

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during a press conference at the United Center on February 15, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.

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President Trump retweets video showing one of his supporters chanting ‘white power’

A video which appears to show a supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump chanting “white power” during a demonstration was re-tweeted approvingly, and then subsequently deleted, by Trump on Sunday.

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What to do in London, Ont., on Canada Day 2020

Canada Day won’t be the same for Londoners due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, but there are still some fun activities for families to enjoy as Canada turns 153 years old. – Hyland Cinema at 240 Wharncliffe Road South is launching its new drive-in movie theatre on July 1st with a few screenings of the 1995 iconic film Canadian Bacon.

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President Trump tweets video with 'white power' chant, then deletes it

(Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks) WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday tweeted approvingly of a video showing one of his supporters chanting “white power," a racist slogan associated with white supremacists. He later deleted the tweet and the White House said the president had not heard “the one statement” on the video.The video appeared to have been taken at The Villages, a Florida retirement community, and showed dueling demonstrations between Trump supporters and opponents.“Thank you to the great people of The Villages,” Trump tweeted.

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Rehoboth Beach seasonal officer fired for alleged racist social media post

REHOBOTH BEACH - Rehoboth Beach Police Department says one of its seasonal officers has been fired following an investigation into an alleged racist social media post. The department did not share the contents of the former officer's post, but described his behavior as "unprofessional and discourteous." It was reportedly shared by others several times.The officer, who was not named in a Sunday afternoon press release, was fired following an investigation that began on Saturday afternoon.

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Report: 6,600+ right-wing extremism channels in Canada

A new report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) has linked more than 6,600 right-wing extremism social media accounts and channels to Canada.

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Trump wants federal hiring to focus on skills over degrees

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is preparing to direct the federal government to overhaul its hiring to prioritize a job applicant’s skills over a college degree, administration and industry officials say.Trump is set to sign an executive order Friday outlining a new direction for the nation’s largest employer during a meeting of the board that advises the administration on worker policy.

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Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump over using their songs at rallies

(Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFP) (Photo credit should read SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives.The Stones said in a statement Sunday that their legal team is working with music rights organization BMI to stop use of their material in Trump’s reelection campaign.“The BMI have notified the Trump campaign on behalf of the Stones that the unauthorized use of their songs will constitute a breach of its licensing agreement,” the Stones said.

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Brian Dowling claims his Big Brother treatment sparked mental health issues

Big Brother 2 winner Brian Dowling has been back in the spotlight this week following the reality show's 20th anniversary spin-off series Best Show Ever hitting screens.

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Man detained under mental health act after climbing on scaffolding in city centre prompting large police response

Manchester city centre. Several police cars and ambulance crews were called to Wilmslow Road at around 7.50pm on Saturday (27 June) night, near Whitworth Park, to reports of a concern for welfare.A police cordon was put in place as special officers were called to the scene to negotiate with the man, before bringing him to safety.The man was later detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital for treatment.He was not believed to have been injured, and has since been discharged.

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DaBaby, Roddy Ricch to help BET celebrate awards virtually

death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, which sparked global protests aimed at reforming police actions and removing statues and symbols considered racist from public places.Comedian, actress and TV personality Amanda Seales will host the 2020 BET Awards, which will air on CBS for the first time. The show will also air on BET and BET HER at 8 p.m.

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Biden slams Trump over reported bounties placed on U.S., NATO troops

Former U.S. vice-president and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden slammed President Donald Trump on Saturday over reports Russia had offered bounties to Afghan militants for killing U.S.

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Carcass of right whale spotted off Jersey shore

A North Atlantic right whale breaches the surface of the ocean. (NOAA file photo) LONG BRANCH, N.J. - The carcass of a North Atlantic right whale — a critically endangered species — was found floating off the Jersey shore on Thursday, federal authorities said.An aerial survey team from the Center for Coastal Studies spotted the whale floating off the coast of Elberon, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Four San Jose police officers placed on leave during investigation into racist Facebook posts

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Four San Jose police officers have been placed on administrative leave while their department investigates a private Facebook group comprised by active and retired officers that allegedly includes racist and bigoted comments.The San Jose Police Department will seek assistance from the FBI in an investigation into the officers' alleged comments on the "10-70DSJ" Facebook group, the department said Saturday."I have previously responded with discipline up to termination after an investigation into off duty online activity that runs counter to our standards of conduct," Police Chief Eddie Garcia said.

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MAY 06: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis takes his mask off as he prepares to speak during a press conference at the Hard Rock Stadium testing site on May 06, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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‘Escalating’ far-right violence in U.S. to pose greatest terrorist threat: experts

extremism is by far the most common ideology behind terrorist incidents in the United States, according to a new analysisIn a report released last week, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) analyzed 25 years of domestic terrorism incidents, finding that “right-wing attacks and plots account for the majority of all terrorist incidents in the United States since 1994,” outpacing terrorist acts by all other sources such as “far-left networks and individuals inspired by the Islamic State and al-Qaeda.” Over 6,600 right-wing extremist social media channels, accounts linked to Canada, study finds Furthermore, the report found that occurrences of these right-wing attacks have since grown significantly in the past six years,

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Pence cancels planned bus tour of Florida after coronavirus cases surge

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence listens as U.S.

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Brits have been urged to book staycations to save the UK’s tourism industry.

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Princeton drops Woodrow Wilson's name from school due to 'racist thinking'

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Group of San Jose police officers accused of racist Facebook posts

Article in 'Medium' about police Facebook post Some posts on the page, included images and comments that all Muslims are terrorists, and some parts of the city, with predominantly minority populations are described as "the trash" of San Jose.AdvertisementThe Bay Area News Group reports that some of the officers have been placed on admininstrative leave and are under investigation by the FBI.In a news release, San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia stated: "While I have no control over what former employees post online, I can voice my outrage after hearing about these comments made online... Any current employee involved with bigoted activity online will promptly be investigated and held accountable to the fullest extent in my power.

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‘BET Awards 2020 Needed More Than Ever’: President Scott Mills Reflects on Show's Lasting Impact & More

Can you give more of a glimpse into what the BET Awards will look like?With what's happening in this country -- particularly what's happening in the context of African Americans and the wrenching focus on racial inequities -- artists are really [being] moved to use their voices to bring further focus and attention to these issues. We also know that artists at their core are all creative human beings.

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Kelly Clarkson Wins Best Entertainment Talk Show Host at Daytime Emmys

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Liverpool stars return to training after Jurgen Klopp turned down day off request

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Reality check: Trump suggests if you don’t look for coronavirus, it’ll go away

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The Young And The Restless, Jeopardy triumph at Daytime Emmy Awards

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Scottish Cup Final 2021 date revealed as UEFA stipulation forces break from tradition

Scottish Cup Final will not be the final fixture of next season.The Hampden showpiece has been pencilled in for the weekend beginning May 8 in line with UEFA 's Euro 2020 stipulations.Scotland's national stadium will host fixtures at next summer's rearranged tournament and must be kept free of football for "a considerable period" before June 11.That means the Scottish Cup Final, traditionally the last game of the campaign, will take place before the end of the league season - according to SPFL secretary Iain Blair.A similar scenario was set for 2019/20 before football in Scotland was halted by the coronavirus pandemic. Get all the latest Sports news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.We cover every morsel

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Donal Skehan’s wedding anniversary message to his wife will make you melt

A post shared by Donal Skehan (@donalskehan) on Jun 27, 2020 at 6:03am PDT’14 years together, 5 years married, 2 little nutters and a pup and your still keeping us together after all this time. Love you, lovely lady, here’s to many more,’ he gushed.Back in May Donal shared his Parisian proposal story, revealing how after years of ‘pretending to propose and getting down on one knee’ to tie his shoelaces in front of landmarks around the world, he finally popped the question for real in 2014.Never mind the past 14 years, though, Donal and Sofie have been on quite the adventure in 2020 alone!The pair were caught in between a rock and hard place as the global health pandemic took force when they were advised to return to Ireland by the consulate

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How to Watch the 2020 BET Awards

The BET Awards are going virtual for the first time this weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the show is still jam-packed with today's biggest music stars.

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We're well positioned to tide over pandemic: Infosys chief Nandan Nilekani

₹9.5 per share for fiscal 2020 while the overall revenue grew 9.8 per cent in constant currency terms. He said the total dividend payout for 2019 was ₹8,120 crore coupled with an interim dividend of ₹8 per share paid in October 2019.

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Dr. Deborah Birx says President Trump never requested slow-down in coronavirus testing

LOS ANGELES - At his Tulsa, Oklahoma rally on June 20, President Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy when he suggested a slow down in coronavirus testing."When you do testing to that extent you're going to find more people, you're going to find cases,” the President told those in attendance. “So I said to my people, 'Slow the testing down, please.' They test and they test.

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Researchers develop a wearable patch for melanoma

American Cancer Society (ACS), roughly 100,350 new cases of melanoma will have been diagnosed in the U.S. by the end of 2020.

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Björk to live-stream three orchestral performances in aid of women’s charity

Björk will live-stream three gigs next month in partnership with Iceland Airwaves Festival, to raise money for Icelandic women’s charity Kvennaathvarfið.The musician will perform shows at Reykjavík’s Harpa Hall August 9, 15 and 23. They will be played to a live audience, which will be permitted under Iceland’s loosening lockdown laws.The first show will see Björk peform with the Hamrahlíð Choir, the second with strings from the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, and the third with the orchestra’s brass section and flute septet Viibra.

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Pak trying to create 'mirage of goodwill' over Kartarpur re-opening

KARTARPUR SAHIB CORRIDOR : The government on Saturday, rubbished Pakistan's "readiness" to reopen the Kartarpur Corridor for Indian Sikhs, by calling it an attempt to create "a mirage of goodwill".Taking to Twitter, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday, announced:"As places of worship open up across the world, Pakistan prepares to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for all Sikh pilgrims, conveying to the Indian side our readiness to reopen the corridor on 29 June 2020, the occasion of the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh."The corridor was temporarily closed on March 16 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that originated in China's Wuhan city.Official sources in New Delhi said that Pakistan is trying to

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Oil India Ltd back in black on lower taxes

₹925.64 crore compares with a loss of ₹208.54 crore in the same period a year back, the company said in a statement State-owned Oil India Ltd (OIL) has reported a net profit of ₹925.64 crore for the March quarter as opposed to a loss last year as lower corporate tax offset a dip in oil and gas prices.Net profit in January-March at ₹925.64 crore compares with a loss of ₹208.54 crore in the same period a year back, the company said in a statement.The company said it opted for the new concessional tax regime, paying an effective tax rate of 25.17 per cent in lieu of giving up exemptions.

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Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament shares surprise new solo EP ‘American Death Squad’

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has announced the surprise release of a new solo EP called ‘American Death Squad’ – you can take a listen below.Ament said that the EP, consisting of five short songs, was composed during lockdown after Pearl Jam’s planned 2020 tour dates were postponed due to the coronavirus.“In the days following the postponement of our tour, I found it necessary to find an outlet for the energy we had created going into the tour,” the musician said. “Pivot was the word of March.

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Dermot O'Leary welcomes first child as wife Dee Koppang gives birth

Dermot O’Leary has become a father for the first time after his wife Dee Koppang gave birth.

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All the films and TV shows suspended due to coronavirus

coronavirus outbreak is doing more than disrupting the health of thousands of people across the globe; the entertainment industry is already suffering from its spread. COVID-19 has impacted film roll-outs or forced teams to halt their current film and TV productions.From the next James Bond instalment No Time to Die to the pausing of filming Disney+’s TV series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, here’s a rundown of all the major productions that have been affected by the outbreak.

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Primus reschedule their Rush tribute tour for 2021

Primus have rescheduled their planned Rush tribute tour to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.This is the third time the California funk metal band have had to reschedule the tour that will see them perform Rush’s 1977 album ‘A Farewell To Kings’ in its entirety. You can find the new dates here.They were originally supposed to head out in 2019 but pushed it back in order to support Slayer on the final leg of their farewell tour.

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Pakistan conveys to India its readiness to reopen Kartarpur corridor from June 2

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan on Saturday said that it is prepared to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for all Sikh pilgrims from June 29.Taking to Twitter, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said he has conveyed to the Indian side about Pakistan readiness to reopen the 4.7-kilometre passage to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur."As places of worship open up across the world, Pakistan prepares to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for all Sikh pilgrims, conveying to the Indian side our readiness to reopen the corridor on 29 June 2020, the occasion of the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh," Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi tweeted.In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kartarpur Corridor was shut down by

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