China stocks ended lower on
Thursday after the country's latest bank lending data missed
forecasts, and as Sino-U.S. tensions weighed...

https://www.reuters.com/article/china-stocks-close/china-stocks-end-lower-on-soft-bank-lending-sino-u-s-tensions-idUSAZN015ZRV

#Reuters

Asian equities fell on Thursday after
data showing a jump in U.S. inflation reinforced fears that the
Federal Reserve would raise interest rates...

https://www.reuters.com/article/emerging-markets-asia/emerging-markets-asian-stocks-spooked-by-u-s-inflation-spike-taiwan-stocks-extend-slide-idUSL4N2N01TN

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The agency will be responsible for managing and enhancing the brands digital properties...

https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/meraqi-digital-bags-the-digital-marketing-mandate-of-ok-play/2251213/

#TheFinancialExpress

It was only a matter of time before someone showed dots moving acrossTags: coronavirus, migration, USPS, Wall Street Journal
It was only a matter of time before someone showed dots moving across a map to show migration during the pandemic. Again, using USPS change of address data, Yan Wu and...

https://flowingdata.com/2021/05/13/map-of-people-moving-during-pandemic/

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A study into vaccine-mixing - which is not policy in the US, but is sometimes used in France, Germany, and the UK - found it was safe but unpleasant.

A healthcare worker in the Netherlands is given the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on January 6.
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Mixing the AstraZeneca ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/covid-vaccine-side-effects-worse-when-mixing-vaccines-study-says-2021-5

#Insider

Daniel Martin said he was possibly the only Asian male at the wedding, while there were Priyanka Chopra and Janina Gavankar in terms of women...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/meghan-markles-makeup-artist-says-diversity-her-royal-wedding-changed-world-1690288

Computer scientist demands 16 software developers give access to 111,000 bitcoins in case one defendant has called bogusAn Australian computer scientist who alleges he created bitcoin has launched a London high court lawsuit against 16 software developers in an effort to secure bitcoin worth around ...

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/may/13/australian-man-craig-wright-who-alleges-he-created-bitcoin-takes-4bn-claim-to-london-high-court

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After a debt restructure in 2020, and the raising of new cash, the Woodbois share price looks solid for now. But which way might it go next?
The post The Woodbois share price is soaring in 2021. Is it a penny share to buy now? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Until Wednesday, Id never heard of...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/13/the-woodbois-share-price-is-soaring-in-2021-is-it-a-penny-share-to-buy-now/

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'My Number' identifier to become central to myriad government services if the plan works Japan has passed laws that will allow it to create a new Agency to lead a national digital transformation effort...

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2021/05/13/japan_digital_agency_law_passed/

#TheRegister

[Premium Times] A review of the facts of how the cases played out in court reveals why the two senators' similar journeys as sureties for high-profile defendants took them to different destinations...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105130085.html

#AllAfricaNews

In addition to quashing rumours and fears associated with the Covid-19 vaccines, the local quacks, who have treated people here for years, are also asking people to follow Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and physical distancing guidelines...

https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/jamtara-infamous-for-fraud-calls-ropes-in-400-quacks-to-fight-vaccine-hesitancy-rumours/2251190/

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But at least the person harassing me know theyre using the wrong pronouns!Instagram has unveiled a new feature that lets users display their gender pronouns in their accounts bio without having to manually enter said pronouns themselves. Which is cool! And also something untold numbers of people are...

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/may/13/instagram-gender-pronouns-anti-trans-abuse

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"We don't know how long this situation that has disrupted the industry will last," says Rajeev Chaba, president and managing director of MG Motor India. "I'm nervous."Despite the Covid-triggered economic slump hitting Indias automobile industry, MG Motor clocked its best-ever sales in the country in...

https://qz.com/india/1999499/mg-hector-maker-indias-new-covid-wave-worse-than-2020-lockdown/

#Quartz

Diageo shares have been rising. But I think the companys latest announcement is interesting. Heres my take on it.
The post Should I buy Diageo shares now that its returning capital to shareholders? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

I selected Diageo (LSE: DGE) shares as my top pick for May. And...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/13/should-i-buy-diageo-shares-now-that-its-returning-capital-to-shareholders/

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BS Yediyurappa's April 26 decision to sell 3,667 acres in the Bellary region to steel major JSW Steel has also received flak even from the party members...

https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/bs-yediyurappa-to-continue-as-karnataka-cm-for-now-bjp-dismisses-rumours-of-change-in-leadership/2251121/

#TheFinancialExpress

Samsung is adding another 38 trillion won, around $33.5 billion, to its prior commitment to inject 133 trillion won into its logic business in a bid to become the world leader in that space...

https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-raises-spending-in-logic-chip-businesses-to-151-billion/

#ZDNetLatestNews

Petrol and Diesel Price Today in India: Petrol and diesel rates remain unchanged today after having surged for three days straight...

https://www.financialexpress.com/market/commodities/petrol-and-diesel-price-today-13-may-2021-rates-remain-unchanged-check-prices-in-mumbai-delhi-here/2251174/

#TheFinancialExpress

France Aims To Shut British Firms Out Of EU Financial System As Fisheries Dispute Drags On

As the spat between the UK and France over access to British fishing waters - a contentious issue that nearly scuppered the post-Brexit trade deal - worsens, France has apparently decided to go for the ...

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/france-aims-shut-british-firms-out-eu-financial-system-fisheries-dispute-drags

#ZeroHedge

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets plummeted by around $300 billion over night before slightly rebounding after Tesla billionaire Elon Musk and ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin sent shockwaves through the sector...Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets plummeted by around $300 billion over night ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2021/05/13/tesla-and-ethereum-billionaires-spark-shock-300-billion-crypto-price-crash-as-bitcoin-and-dogecoin-suddenly-plummet/

#Forbes

Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology could be utilised to crack down on litter from McDonalds in Norfolk...

https://www.fginsight.com/news/news/mcdonalds-trial-could-target-litterbugs-119309

#FGInsightNews

The Philippines largest fast food chain plans to buy back $250 million of the dollar-denominated perpetual bonds that the company issued last year to fund its international acquisition spree.The Philippines largest fast food chain plans to buy back $250 million of the dollar-denominated perpetual ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanburgos/2021/05/13/jollibee-to-buy-back-250-million-in-debt-as-business-rebounds-from-pandemic/

#forbes

A super top up medical plan is similar to a regular health insurance policy as both cover hospitalisation costs subject to coverage limits among other terms and conditions...

https://www.financialexpress.com/money/insurance/how-much-do-you-need-to-pay-for-a-rs-15l-super-top-up-health-plan-compare-offers/2251177/

#TheFinancialExpress

Bitcoin as well as dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies have dropped in value in the wake of a critical tweet from Elon Musk...

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/bitcoin-price-crash-live-crypto-dogecoin-musk-b1846759.html

TOKYO :Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Thursday the central bank was ready to buy exchange-traded funds (ETF) "boldly" when necessary, but did not offer any hints on whether it would step in to stem the current market rout...

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/kuroda-says-boj-ready-to-buy-etfs--boldly---drops-no-hints-on-when-14800060

#channelnewsasia

5G connected sensors are to be deployed along the Jurassic Coast to monitor land stability and cliff movement. The deployment forms part of 5G RuralDorset, a government-backed project looking at how next generation connectivity can help rural communities. Project aims for 5G connected agri-robots ...

https://www.theengineer.co.uk/5g-sensors-dorset-jurassic-coast/

#TheEngineer

Openpit mining ha started at the Morila gold mine, in Mali.

ASX-listed Firefinch on Thursday reported that some 100 000 t of ore from the Morila Pit 5 have already been hauled by contractor EGTF to the run-of-mine stockpiles, complementing the 530 000 t of ore mechanically mined from the tailings ...

http://www.miningweekly.com/article/mining-starts-at-morila-2021-05-13

#MiningWeeklyGold

Gold developer Wiluna Mining Corporation has secured a further $42-million in funding after financier Mercurias credit committee approved the Tranche 2 loan.

Wiluna on Thursday told shareholders that the Tranche 2 loan has a 48-month tenor, with a grace period of six months before monthly ...

http://www.miningweekly.com/article/wiluna-secures-more-funds-for-wa-gold-mine-2021-05-13

#MiningWeeklyGold

The Beyondie sulphate of potash (SOP) project, in Western Australia, is on track to start commercial SOP production in September this year.

ASX-listed Kalium Lakes on Thursday noted that potassium mixed salt harvesting continues in preparation for product commissioning, and that more than 93 000 t ...

http://www.miningweekly.com/article/beyondie-tracking-to-plan---kalium-lakes-2021-05-13

#MiningWeeklyPotash

Japanese government bond yields
rose on Thursday, with an auction of 900 billion yen ($8.2
billion) 30-year JGBs drawing tepid demand as rising U.S.
inflation concerns kept many investors on sidelines...

https://www.reuters.com/article/japan-bonds/jgbs-ease-30-year-yield-hits-1-month-high-after-soft-auction-idUSL1N2N008Y

#Reuters

Arsenal are currently in eighth place and are facing the prospect of missing out on European football for the first time in 25 years...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/chelsea-vs-arsenal-mikel-arteta-not-giving-slim-european-qualification-hopes-1690295

18 special trains have been cancelled till further advice due to poor patronization, while 13 special trains have been fully cancelled due to track maintenance in Howrah Railway Division...

https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/indian-railways-cancels-more-trains-see-list-of-special-trains-cancelled-by-the-national-transporter/2251154/

#TheFinancialExpress

As the second wave of Coronavirus has put hospitals in a tight spot when it comes to bed availability, the Chennai Corporation Tuesday has made 360 beds set up at the Covid Care Centre in Chennai Trade Centre...

https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/covid-19-chennai-trade-centre-gets-360-beds-additional-500-to-be-added-soon/2251158/

#TheFinancialExpress

Bitcoin maximalists favor bitcoin over other cryptocurrencies and are unapologetically in favor of a bitcoin monopoly in the future...

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bitcoin-maximalism.asp?utm_campaign=rss_headlines&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral

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