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President Trump on Friday announced a halt to U.S. funding of the World Health Organization after an investigation of the global body's role in China's mishandling and cover-up of its response to the coronavirus. The U.S. had been contributing $400 million and $500 million annually to the WHO, Trump explained. "Because they have failed to…

Pfizer Inc. shares fell 7% in after-hours trading Friday after the company reported that a study of a potential breast-cancer treatment was halted because it was unlikely to achieve its goal. Pfizer said that a phase 3 study of palbociclib, also known as Ibrance, which was ongoing in 400 centers spread across 21 countries, would not reach its intended change in survival rates. "This result is not what we hoped for, but we are steadfast in our commitment to advancing the science and care for people... Читать дальше...

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Kylie Jenner might not be a billionaire. Well really, I suppose the issue at hand is she (possibly?) was never a billionaire. A splashy exposé from Forbes claims that the make-up mogul and her family have inflated Kylie Cosmetics’ success for years. As a result, the financial publication reports it does not “think” Jenner is a billionaire. Near the end, we discover Jenner’s real estimated net worth—a humiliating, paltry sum of $900 million.

Nigerian farmer Father Godfrey Nzamujo champions regenerative farming in Benin. In Kenya, Fred Midikila protects and cares for rescue animals.

Home minister Amit Shah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to discuss the ongoing lockdown as well as the way ahead post-May 31, amid indications that curbs will be further eased with states being allowed more leeway to impose restrictions with key decisions to be taken on restarting Metros and opening malls and facilities like gyms.

MONTREAL/CHICAGO (Reuters) - A United Nations aviation-led task force is urging airlines, airports and countries to come up with a uniform approach to flying safely during the coronavirus pandemic,

An Entire Village in Sweden Is for Sale for $7.2 Million Travel + Leisure

Listening at the mo. Downside is you have to listen to P Rick English. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08fjdp0

"The police officer and those who were there that day failed George Floyd," said Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum.

Industry Voices — Lowenstein: Avoiding another multi-billion-dollar broadband boondoggle lhardesty Fri, 05/29/2020 - 16:45

Joe Biden said Friday that the "open wound" of systemic racism was behind the police killing of a handcuffed black man in Minnesota. Biden also accused President Donald Trump, without mentioning him by name, of inciting violence with a tweet. (May 29)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Republican Secretary of State Bev Clarno alerted Twitter and Facebook to what she said were falsehoods being shared on their platforms and the social media companies say they’ll take steps to stop misinformation.

Laas Leivat In 2109, Major Deniss Metsavas, artillery officer in the Estonian Defence Forces, had confessed to charges of treason, pleaded guilty in court and was sentenced to 15 and a half years of imprisonment.

Nicole Delaney's entertaining short, starring Rudolph and Jay Ellis, tracks a mosquito who falls in love after sucking the blood from a man's choice body part.

Inside life of conjoined twins - from difficult questions to awkward fallouts  Mirror Online

Sweden has the highest daily coronavirus death rate in the world and its getting worse Yahoo Sports

A new report from Burkina Faso shows that rising violence is taking a toll for a generation of children.

Without law enforcement subduing riots, we risk descending into anarchy.

The meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of Government took place via videoconference.

New week, new world... we look at what Monday brings for garden parties, schools, shops, pubs, takeaways, shielding, entertainment and holidays as Brits are ready to go barbecue and picnic crazy with 25C temperatures but docs warn to stick to social distancing rules

Including wood and biofuels across all sectors, coal fell short last year.

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with nearly $2M in winnings, gives optimal lineup advice.

If you think Issa and Lawrence belong together, then excuse yourself from taking this poll.

Coronavirus: San Franciscos plan means Warriors can resume practicing soon Paradise Post

Berlin (AFP) – Exciting youngster Kai Havertz broke another Bundesliga record on Friday after scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory at Freiburg which moved Bayer Leverkusen into third place. Havertz, 20, became the first...