Soccer-Inter Milan crowned champions of Italy for first time in 11 years
(Reuters) -Inter Milan clinched their first Serie A title in 11 years on Sunday after Sassuolo drew 1-1 with second-placed Atalanta to assure Antonio Conte’s side of the league crown. The league title is Inter’s first since winning the Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League Treble in 2009-10 under Jose Mourinho, and their 19th overall. Juve have struggled this season under rookie coach Andrea Pirlo and are involved in a fierce battle to qualify for next season's Champions League. However, their Champions League campaign was a disaster, as they finished bottom of a group with Real Madrid, Borussia Monchengladbach and Shakhtar Donetsk, but Conte believes the failure spurred his players on. "The key moment of the season was when we went out of the Champions League," he said.
Source:The Star
May 02, 2021 18:51 UTC
IP: Strategic uses of IP in the boardroom
This feeds into one of the biggest issues in Malaysia as he sees it — coming up with IP that nobody wants. “If you have an IP that nobody wants, there is no way to use it for strategic purposes. “I have found companies that have no value operationally using their IP to settle their debts or issues. Lim says there are professional IP appraisers who are able to determine the term and usage of the IP. For instance, I may have a core IP and collaborate with another party to co-create a new IP — a co-IP, so to speak.
Source:The Edge Markets
May 02, 2021 16:16 UTC
Motorcycling-Miller cruises to Spanish GP win in Ducati one-two
(Reuters) -Ducati's Jack Miller edged out team mate Francesco Bagnaia to claim his first MotoGP win in five years at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez on Sunday. As Miller continued to build his advantage to over 1.5 seconds, Quartararo plummeted down the order as he was overhauled by his championship rivals. Quartararo, who underwent an arm-pump operation on the same right arm during his rookie season in 2019, said his team was evaluating options for him ahead of the French Grand Prix on May 16. Miller held off Bagnaia to take the chequered flag for the first time since winning the 2016 Dutch Grand Prix, while Morbidelli rounded out the podium. "I had done a lot of laps by myself this weekend and I knew I had reasonable pace.
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May 02, 2021 13:44 UTC
Soccer-Man United-Liverpool match postponed after fans storm pitch
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester United's Premier League match against Liverpool was postponed on Sunday after United fans forced their way into the stadium and stormed the Old Trafford pitch to protest against the club's owners - the Glazer family. "Discussions will now take place with the Premier League on a revised date for the fixture." In a statement the Premier League said: "Following the security breach at Old Trafford, the Manchester United versus Liverpool game has been postponed. "This is a collective decision from the police, both clubs, the Premier League and local authorities. "The behaviour displayed today by those at both Old Trafford and The Lowry Hotel was reckless and dangerous," GMP Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson said.
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May 02, 2021 13:41 UTC
US employers, insurers push to make virtual visits regular care
Amazon and several insurers have started or expanded virtual-first care plans to get people to use telemedicine routinely, even for planned visits like annual checkups. Amazon Care pairs patients with a regular care team and in some markets also sends providers like nurses to them if they need in-person care. Another group, early retirees, travels frequently and isn’t able to make it back to Michigan for in-person visits. Stanford University’s Dr Megan Mahoney estimates that about half of primary care visits can be done virtually, depending on whether insurers and other payers reimburse for the care. The family physician says her practice still does 30% to 40% of its visits virtually, months after reopening its offices.
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May 02, 2021 13:07 UTC
S. Korea's Kim mounts late charge to win Women's World Golf Championship in Singapore
Singapore, May 2, 2021 (AFP): South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo staged a late fightback by firing a sparkling eight-under-par 64 to win the HSBC Women's World Championship by one shot over Australia's Hannah Green on Sunday. After turning in 32, Kim continued her relentless chase for her fourth LPGA victory with another pair of birdies on holes 11 and 12. The Australian birdied 16 to take the outright lead but uncharacteristically dropped two shots in her last two holes to leave the door open for Kim to win. "I have not won for such a long time and this really feels like my first win." - AFPArticle type: metered User Type: anonymous web User Status: Campaign ID: 46 Cxense type: free User access status: 3
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May 02, 2021 08:37 UTC
Israel observes day of mourning for religious festival dead
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel observed a day of mourning on Sunday for 45 people crushed to death at a Jewish religious festival, with flags lowered to half-staff and questions raised about accountability for one of the country's worst civilian disasters. More than 20 of the victims of Friday's disaster on Mount Meron were buried overnight after official identification was completed. There are no words to describe the feeling of the entire country," Rabbi Velvel Brevda, 66, said on Sunday on Mount Meron, where prayer vigils were being held. "With sadness, I express my closeness to the people of Israel for the incident last Friday on Mount Meron that caused the death of 45 people and numerous injuries," Francis said. Police and regional government officials said the Mount Meron site was administered by four separate private religious groups, making oversight difficult.
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May 02, 2021 08:01 UTC
Soccer-Solskjaer hopes Man Utd resurgence can convince Pogba, Cavani to stay
(Reuters) - Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he hopes the club's progress this season will convince French midfielder Paul Pogba and Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani to extend their stay at Old Trafford. The contract of World Cup winner Pogba, who joined United from Juventus for 89 million pounds ($122.94 million) in 2016, is set to run out in 2022. "He knows my feelings about him and that I want him to stay," Solskjaer, whose side are second in the Premier League and in a good position to reach the Europa League final, told reporters. "He (Pogba) and Edinson are winners but they're also human and it's important that they enjoy coming in and enjoy playing for this team," Solskjaer said. But Solskjaer said his relationship with Pogba, who he also coached at youth level, had helped the Frenchman rediscover his best form.
Source:The Star
May 02, 2021 07:25 UTC
Don't be fooled by online gold rush
The writer herself is intrigued with the idea of buying gold online, as it seems like a such convenient way to shop. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) reported a sudden increase in online gold scams, with 37 cases recorded in just the first three months this year, resulting in losses amounting to RM239,530. “We must first establish if the gold shop exists physically. “When there are new stocks, we will post it on social media like Telegram and Facebook to promote it. Buyer Anisa Shamsaimon said even though the trend of buying gold online is on the increase on social media, she would rather shop in physical stores.
Source:The Edge Markets
May 02, 2021 06:56 UTC
India’s ‘double mutant’ Covid-19 strain detected in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has recorded its first case of the “double mutant” Covid-19 strain originating from India, says the Health Ministry. In a tweet on Sunday (May 2), it said the B.1.617 strain was detected in the country. “We have detected the first case of the Indian variant, the double mutant strain, through the entry of an Indian national when we were carrying out tests at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, ” he said. Last Tuesday (April 27), Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Malaysia will temporarily suspend all flights to and from India to stop the “double mutant” variant from entering the country. The B.1.617 variant was first detected in India last December, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) describing it as a “variant of interest” which suggests that it potentially has increased transmissibility.
Source:The Star
May 02, 2021 06:53 UTC
AstraZeneca for Covid-19: A timeline
PETALING JAYA: Intense interest in registration for the AstraZeneca vaccine for Covid-19 had thousands swarming the site, which led to problems when applications opened at noon on Sunday (May 2). 11.00: Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin tweets to tell people what to expect when they register for the AstraZeneca vaccine. 12.15pm: Registration site properly displays lists of vaccination centres and appointment dates. 1pm: As of 1pm, registration for the AstraZeneca vaccine is ongoing. 2.27pm: Last 50,000 slots left for AstraZeneca vaccine.
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May 02, 2021 05:29 UTC
Your Pet Story: To all the dogs we've loved before
YOUR PET STORY Do you have an interesting story about your pet that you would like to share with readers? All of them gave me joy but didn't understand why many dog owners treated their fur kids like human beings – it was a great puzzle to me. That's when I understood perfectly why many pet owners treat their pets like their own kids. I feel very sad whenever dog owners ill-treat their fur kids. Fur kids have the same right as humans to be respected and loved.
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May 02, 2021 03:56 UTC
Learning language through literature
In the coming months, Star-NiE will feature poems and stories taken from the English language textbooks of Years 4,5 and 6. Making an early connection with literature develops and enriches your language in a holistic manner. So, stay on the page and enjoy learning how to communicate through activities that focus on six language arts skills: listening, talking, reading, writing, viewing, and visually representing. The poem: Holiday MemoriesWhen I was on holidayI went to Timbuktu,I wrestled with a jaguarAnd boxed a kangaroo. by June CrebbinAbout this poemHoliday Memories is a highly imaginative poem.
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May 02, 2021 01:07 UTC
Contradictheory: Lost in Google translation
With diligence, effort and Google Translate. Also, if you use Google Translate, all you are learning is how to copy and paste text rather than really understanding and appreciating the language. For example, Google Translate generates the following suggestion for the Prime Minister’s quote: “Yes, beyond our expectations. In fact, sometimes the wrong translation is the right one to use. That is the risk I took when relying on Google Translate to edit the subtitles – but my producer is Chinese so I am relying on him to fix my English where necessary.
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May 02, 2021 00:56 UTC
The WhatsApp premier: Boris Johnson's troublesome texting habit
After Johnson's relatively successful coronavirus policies made him a somewhat smaller target for criticism, the opposition senses an opportunity to attack the premier's "WhatsApp government." "Sleaze, sleaze, sleaze. This is not the first time that private text messages from the prime minister have been made public. The BBC broadcaster, for example, published has published parts of Johnson and Dyson's chat record. His WhatsApp use is a "perennial problem," a top official was cited as saying by the Daily Telegraph newspaper.
Source:The Star
May 02, 2021 00:56 UTC