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The Twitter co-founder has for years elected to not receive any salary from Twitter. (Photo:Twitter)

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey receives salary of 1 dollar 40 cents for 2018

Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey received USD 1.40 as his first salary in 2018 - one cent for each of the 140 characters.

09 Apr 2019 11:00 AM

So they helped deliver the baby at the fast food restaurant, ushering into the world a healthy baby boy. (Photo: Facebook)

Cops help woman deliver baby inside McDonald’s at California

The woman and baby were then taken to the hospital, where they are doing well, police said.

05 Apr 2019 11:12 AM

Lori Lightfoot during the election night party in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo: AFP)

Black, gay woman elected as Chicago Mayor in historic vote

Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor and practicing lawyer who has never before held elected office, won Midwestern city's mayoral race.

03 Apr 2019 10:22 AM

Facebook Inc on Monday took down 15 pages and accounts that engaged in coordinated inauthentic behaviour in India and were linked to individuals associated with an Indian IT firm, Silver Touch. (Photo: File)

No evidence of 'Silver Touch' associated with NaMo App, claims Facebook

Facebook had also announced that it removed 687 pages and accounts linked to the Congress party for 'coordinated inauthentic behaviour'.

02 Apr 2019 8:29 AM

Next to Beyonce on stage, Jay-Z praised his mother, Gloria Carter who was a lesbian. (Photo: File)

Beyonce, Jay-Z honour LGBTQ family members

Beyonce and Jay-Z dedicated their Vanguard Award win to spread acceptance for the LGBTQ community.

30 Mar 2019 1:06 PM

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Raphael W. Bostic. (Photo: AP)

Fed rate hike, rate cut both 'on the table': Raphael Bostic

The Fed has become increasingly worried about meeting its 2 per cent inflation target.

23 Mar 2019 1:30 PM

The Los Angeles Police Department weighed in to calm people's nerves with a Public Service Announcement. (Image:Twitter)

Watch: A Meteor spotted in Los Angelas?

A 'meteor' that tore across the Los Angeles skyline set Twitter alight with speculation it was a real life 'Deep Impact.'

21 Mar 2019 3:30 PM

The deal is likely to shake up the media landscape. (Photo: AP)

Disney closes USD 71 billion deal for Fox Entertainment assets

Disney also gets a controlling stake in the existing streaming service Hulu.

20 Mar 2019 11:40 AM

The crowds became so bad Sunday that Lake Elsinore officials closed access to poppy-blanketed Walker Canyon. By Monday the #poppyshutdown announced by the city on Twitter. (Photo: AP)

Poppy Apocalypse: California is covered with wild poppies in Walker Canyon.

The city this year again is stuffed with travellers visiting California to behold the sight of this picturesque flaming orange landscape.

19 Mar 2019 6:24 PM

Thiem, 25, denied Federer a record sixth Indian Wells title and returned to his career-high of fourth in the world -- bumping Federer down to fifth. (Photo: AP)

'It's just not as dramatic', says Federer on Indian Wells defeat

Federer is a three-time winner at Miami, but he lost his second-round opener last year after falling to Juan Martin del Potro in the final.

19 Mar 2019 5:19 PM

J&J said it would appeal, citing “serious procedural and evidentiary errors” in the course of the trial, saying lawyers for the woman had fundamentally failed to show it's baby powder contains asbestos. (Representational Image)

California jury awards USD 29 million to woman with cancer who used J&J talc

The verdict marks the latest defeat for the healthcare conglomerate facing more than 13,000 talc-related lawsuits in America.

14 Mar 2019 10:38 AM

The California wildfire had charred more than 50,000 acres, destroying hundreds of houses. (Photo: AP)

Toxic effects post-wildfires are more harmful than the calamity itself

Scientists have studied wildfires for decades learning much about the impact on air, soil and nearby ecosystems in the urban communities.

13 Mar 2019 6:14 PM

Federer needed barely an hour to take his record to 22-3 over Wawrinka. (Photo: AP)

Indian Wells Open: Federer beats Stan Wawrinka to reach 4th round

Fourth-seeded Federer next faces Britain's Kyle Edmund.

13 Mar 2019 9:55 AM

During the changeover between sets, Williams called for a trainer who worked on her. (Photo: AP)

Indian Wells Open: Serena Williams retires in 3rd round due to viral illness

It's the second time in four years that Serena Williams has withdrawn from the tournament.

11 Mar 2019 2:40 PM

Nadal, playing his third tournament of a year that started with a crushing loss to Djokovic in the Australian Open final and included an early exit in Acapulco. (Photo: File)

Indian Wells Open: Nadal speeds into 3rd round, Federer battles hard for victory

Federer, who is seeking to break out of a tie with top seed Novak Djokovic for most titles in the California desert.

11 Mar 2019 2:28 PM

Officials did not identify the men, aged 61 and 43. (Representational Image)

Colliding mid-air, 2 paragliders fall to death in US

Two paragliders collided in midair above one of the most popular paraglider ports in the United States.

11 Mar 2019 11:55 AM

Djokovic went down an early break to the 128th-ranked Fratangelo, but leveled the set with a break for 5-5. (Photo: AP)

Djokovic finishes Fratangelo to enter Indian Wells 3rd round

The second-round clash was the world number one's first match since he won his seventh Australian Open title in January.

10 Mar 2019 3:56 PM

The Czech appeared to have taken control of the stadium court slugfest when she broke Williams for a 4-3 lead in the third. (Photo: AFP)

Indian Wells Open: Venus Williams topples Petra Kvitova to reach 3rd round

Venus booked a third-round clash with fellow American Christina McHale.

10 Mar 2019 1:47 PM

Asked in an on-court interview to describe the encounter, the 38-year-old former world number one was almost at a loss for words. (Photo: AFP)

Indian Wells Masters: Venus Williams comes back from illness, defeats Andrea Petkovic

Venus Williams received medical attention from a trainer late in the first set, saved her best tennis for the biggest moments.

08 Mar 2019 3:07 PM

Djokovic will open in the second round against 128th-ranked American Bjorn Fratangelo. (Photo: AP)

Djokovic aims to win record sixth Indian Wells Masters trophy

Djokovic is making his first start since winning his third Grand Slam title on the trot at the Australian Open in January.

08 Mar 2019 12:04 PM

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