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Malaysia's AirAsia Group Plans Air Taxi, Drone Delivery Service

Written by Reuters | Sunday March 7, 2021

As part of the group's diversification push, it also aims to launch a ride-hailing service next month as COVID-19 continues to hit air travel.

Meghan, Harry To Open Up On Royal Split In Oprah Winfrey Interview

World News | Reuters | Sunday March 7, 2021

A highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey interview with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan airs on US television later on Sunday, amid what one royal watcher called a "toxic" atmosphere between the couple and the British monarchy.

Donald Trump Asks 3 Republican Groups To Stop Using His Name For Fund Raising

World News | Reuters | Sunday March 7, 2021

Former President Donald Trump has clashed again with his Republican Party, demanding that three Republican groups stop using his name and likeness for fundraising, a Trump adviser said on Saturday.

US Senate Passes Biden's $1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Bill

World News | Reuters | Saturday March 6, 2021

The Senate on Saturday passed President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan in a party-line vote after an all-night session that saw Democrats battling among themselves over jobless aid and the Republican minority failing in attempts to push through some three dozen amendments.

Air France Emergency Landing Over "Disruptive" Indian Passenger: Report

World News | Reuters | Saturday March 6, 2021

An Air France flight en route from Paris to New Delhi made an emergency landing at Sofia Airport in Bulgaria on Friday at about 5 pm (1500 GMT) because of a disruptive passenger, Bulgarian officials said on Saturday.

EV Rollout Will Require Huge Investments In Strained U.S. Power Grids

Written by Reuters | Saturday March 6, 2021

A model utility with two to three million customers would need to invest between $1,700 and $5,800 in grid upgrades per EV through 2030, according to Boston Consulting Group.

Facebook Said to Be Probed by US Agency for 'Systemic' Racial Bias in Hiring, Promotions

Reuters | Saturday March 6, 2021

A US agency investigating Facebook for racial bias in hiring and promotions has designated the probe as "systemic," attorneys for three job applicants and a manager who claim the company discriminated against them said.

Microsoft Email Flaw Said to Compromise Over 20,000 US Organisations

Reuters | Saturday March 6, 2021

Over 20,000 US organisations have been compromised through a back door installed via recently patched flaws in Microsoft's email software, a person familiar with the US government's response said.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Auctions First-Ever Tweet as NFT

Reuters | Saturday March 6, 2021

"just setting up my twttr" – the first ever tweet on the platform is up for sale after Twitter boss Jack Dorsey listed his famous post as a unique digital signature on a website for selling tweets as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Mars Rover Perseverance Takes First Drive on Surface of Red Planet

Reuters | Saturday March 6, 2021

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has taken its first, short drive on the surface of the Red Planet, two weeks after the robot science lab's picture-perfect touchdown on the floor of a massive crater.

Jack Dorsey's First Tweet, 15-Year-Old, Is Up For Sale

World News | Reuters | Saturday March 6, 2021

"just setting up my twttr" - the first ever tweet on the platform is up for sale after Twitter boss Jack Dorsey listed his famous post as a unique digital signature on a website for selling tweets as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Oxford Study Shows AstraZeneca Shot Works Against Brazil Strain: Report

World News | Reuters | Friday March 5, 2021

Preliminary data from a study conducted at the University of Oxford indicates that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca PLC is effective against the P1, or Brazilian, variant, a source with knowledge of the study told Reuters on Friday.

India Steps Up Border Patrols To Stop Arrivals From Myanmar

India News | Reuters | Friday March 5, 2021

Security forces stepped up patrols on the border with Myanmar on Friday to stop refugees entering after some police officers crossed over to escape taking orders from the military junta there, officials said.

1 Myanmar Protester Killed Ahead Of UN Security Council Meeting On Crisis

World News | Reuters | Friday March 5, 2021

Police in Myanmar on Friday opened fire on protesters against last month's military coup, killing one man, as international condemnation rained down on the junta ahead of a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the crisis.

Japan's Tsunami Survivors Call Lost Loves On The Phone Of The Wind

Offbeat | Reuters | Friday March 5, 2021

Many survivors say the unconnected phone line in the town of Otsuchi helps them keep in touch with their loved ones and gives them some solace as they grapple with their grief.