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APD | Indian actor’s suicide turns attention to mental health

By APD writer Rishika New Delhi, June 16 (APD) - The suspected suicide of a famous 34-year-old actor has turned the country’s attention to mental health during lockdo

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S.Korea president offers to DPRK finding breakthrough together via dialogue

South Korean President Moon Jae-in offered Monday to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) finding a breakthrough together through dialogue, according to th

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DPRK warns of possible military retaliation against South Korea

A soldier attends the parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Pyongyang, DPRK, on Sept. 9, 2018.

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'Faster, more creative but tough for some': Lockdown work experiences

00:41 Advertising giant WPP has found that working from home has led to quicker and, in some cases, more creative work – but it has not been an easy transition for all, says CEO Mark R

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If you want to see more people of color in VC, “look to the people at the top,” says Lo Toney

Last week, we suggested that for a truly diverse venture industry, the limited partners who provide investing capital to VCs — institutions like universities and hospital systems — need to

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Forget the casino, bankrupt Hertz can now sell up to $1 billion in stock

Hertz, the rental car company that is going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, can now sell up to $1 billion in stock as it seeks to tap into one of the hottest tickets in town: traders with

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’60 Minutes’ producers launch a ’10 minute or less’ Quibi series in bid to attract younger viewers

After teasing the series’ arrival for some months, Quibi is finally ready to launch its take on 60 Minutes for the social media generation. What that mainly means is content tailored to the shortened

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Sentropy emerges from stealth with an AI platform to tackle online abuse, backed by $13M from Initialized and more

Online abuse in its many forms on social media is in the spotlight these days as it has never been before: not only can strong and hateful words be directly harmful to individuals, but their use fans

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Can new drug help speed up recovery from COVID-19?

03:18 It may not be a cure for COVID-19 but trials of the drug remdesivir have shown an acceleration in recovery time for severely ill patients.Remdesivir is an antiviral medication de

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George Floyd's brother testifies before U.S. Congress as police reform becomes partisan issue

Video: Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, the African American man whose death in police custody inspired protests across the country, testifies at a congressional hearing on June 10, 2020, in

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Potential down market could temper VCs’ promise of more diversity

Venture hiring by definition is exclusive. Legally, investors have to be able to fork out their own capital, ranging from hundreds of thousands to multi-millions, to join as a partner of a fund, meani

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This startup is tackling women’s bladder leakage with grace (and a subscription business)

No one likes to talk about urinary incontinence, but the loss of bladder control is something that impacts millions of people around the globe. Women are especially prone to developing related issues

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Volleyball legend Lang Ping's documentary to premiere in China

A much-anticipated documentary film about China's volleyball legend Lang Ping was set to premiere on YouTube on June 7, but the plan has suddenly changed, and the film is now aiming for a China re

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Global Business Daily: WPP interview, $17bn French space fund

"We've seen more change in 10 weeks than we’ve seen in the previous 10 years."As global governments continue to wrestle with the knock-on effects of the pandemic, companies such as advertising giant

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Edtech is surging, and parents have some notes

Unlike most sectors, edtech has been booming over the last few months. Flashcards startup Quizlet is now a unicorn, digital textbook company Top Hat is finding unprecedented surges in usage and studen

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U.S. Navy test sees virus antibodies on 60% Roosevelt carrier crew

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt departs following an extended visit in the midst of a coronavirus disease outbreak, from Apra Harbor, Guam, May 21, 2020. /Reuters A U.S.

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Discover China: New "settlers" in ancient town

After a week of adapting to its new surroundings, Yulei, a 3-year-old panda from Sichuan, has fallen in love with the new bamboo breed in its new home. Yulei was among