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Motorsport
Motor racing-Verstappen wins Chinese GP sprint race
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen won the first sprint race of the Formula One season at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday.
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Nation
Woman detained over Penang apartment elevator hot water incident
BALIK PULAU: Police on Friday (April 20) night detained a woman who allegedly splashed hot water on a man with Down Syndrome in an apartment elevator, here.
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Nation
Former IGP to be laid to rest at Makam Pahlawan
KUALA LUMPUR: Former top cop Tun Hanif Omar will be laid to rest at Makam Pahlawan, Masjid Negara.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Citizenship, poverty eradication discussed with Sabah PKR, says Anwar
KOTA KINABALU: Eliminating hardcore poverty and the issue of citizenship in Sabah were among the main areas discussed with the Sabah PKR State Leadership Council on Saturday (April 20), says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Asia & Oceania
A feast of time: The colours and flavours of Jaipur
Jaipur’s culinary scene is a rich tapestry that mirrors the vibrant saris that dance in the breeze and the turbans that are as colourful as the city itself.
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Robotics
Scientists develop ‘intelligent’ liquid with programmable response
Harvard researchers have developed an “intelligent” liquid whose properties vary according to the pressure exerted on it. This discovery could revolutionise many technological sectors, starting with robotics.
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Design
Malaysian self-taught DIYer on how to make your own serving tray
Here’s how to make your own DIY tray that you can personalise to meet your needs.
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Mind
How ADHD can affect your working life, both for good and for bad
People with this condition may need to make extra adjustments when they start a new job.
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Nation
Aidilfitri Madani 2024 celebration takes centre stage in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The national-level Aidilfitri Madani 2024 celebration at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here on Saturday (April 20) will see people from all walks of life coming together in a harmonious atmosphere to commemorate the festival.
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World
Venezuela opposition backs Gonzalez as presidential candidate
CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela's major opposition coalition will back Edmundo Gonzalez for president in July's election, its leadership said on Friday, after intense internal negotiations to determine who could take on President Nicolas Maduro.
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World
Ecuador president declares state of emergency over energy crisis
QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a second state of emergency on Friday over an energy crisis that has already led to rationing in the South American country.
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Smartphones
Restaurants are putting digital detox on the menu with smartphone-free dining
In Italy, certain restaurants are encouraging their customers to set aside their smartphones while they eat to truly enjoy the moment. But to convince diners to give up their phones, they usually have to promise rewards...
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AI
To stand out in the job market, get to grips with ChatGPT
The expansion of access to higher education is prompting employers and recruiters to pay closer attention to the additional skills of job applicants. If human qualities – the famous soft skills – have become a decisive criterion for hiring, the mastery of artificial intelligence could prove just as important.
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Nation
Former IGP Tun Hanif Omar passes away
PETALING JAYA: Former Inspector-General of Police Tun Hanif Omar passed away on Saturday (April 20). He was 85.
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Nation
MULTIMEDIA: FRIM: The Forest That Sprang From Nothing
One forest in Malaysia is intent on showing the world how it went about restoring nature by bidding for the prestigious Unesco World Heritage Site.
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Technology
Amazon ad exec Aubrey steps aside for new role
(Reuters) - Amazon.com's advertising executive Colleen Aubrey, a member of the elite internal team advising the CEO, is moving to a new undisclosed position at the company.
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Technology
Stablecoin Tether gets boost as dollar alternative in emerging markets, CEO says
DUBAI (Reuters) - Stablecoin Tether's recent growth is being driven by its use as an alternative to the U.S. dollar in emerging markets, rather than by demand for cryptocurrency trading, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino told Reuters on Friday.
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Technology
Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms
(Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday said it will roll back requirements that U.S. suppliers and staffing firms pay their employees at least $15 an hour and provide health insurance and other benefits, a move that could allow the tech giant to avoid bargaining with unions.
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World
U.S. stocks end mixed as fear index rises
NEW YORK, April 19 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday, as the investors reacted to the geopolitical conflicts and sticky inflation.