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The wearables market in Brazil has seen an acceleration during the second quarter of 2020, according to new numbers from market analyst firm IDC. Sales of devices grew by 21.1% between April and June in Brazil compared to the second quarter of 2019. During the period, 208,350 fitbands and smartwatches…

Author of the article:Lisa JohnsonPublishing date:Sep 23, 2020  •   •  3 minute readChildren's Services Minister Rebecca Schulz announced federal grants for child care operators in Alberta on Tuesday. Photo by Ed Kaiser /PostmediaArticle contentAlberta early childhood education operators will get federal grants in October and November to offset some of…

Updated 1 hour ago · Published on 23 Sep 2020 7:40AM · A UK think-tank study shows that a no-deal Brexit will hurt the economy far worse than the effects of Covid-19. – EPA pic, September 23, 2020. A “NO-DEAL” Brexit could be three times more costly to Britain’s economy…

Snooker's decision to play the percentage shot by the giving the sport a staycation has proved to be a wise one. World number 56 Daniel Wells was unfortunately robbed of a shot at the world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan on Tuesday evening in the first round of the European Masters due…

Researchers in Japan have found similarities between nuclear reactions and the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: Getty ImagesJapanese nuclear physicists say that limiting the spread of the virus could be similar to controlling a thermonuclear reaction Models of chain reactions suggest ways authorities can let most people get on with…

Updated 8 hours ago · Published on 21 Sep 2020 11:59PM · The Taj Mahal has reopened for visitors after a six month-hiatus, with strict procedures to stem the spread of Covid-19. – EPA pic, September 21, 2020. FROM Princess Diana to President Trump, everyone wants to visit the Taj…

(RestaurantNews.com)  “We have managed to scale up even during these challenging times and now we are eager to welcome interested franchise partners for our 10 new upcoming locations by the end of this year. We provide various unique store development models for our franchisees and our development flexibility enables our…

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Finance Minister Mihaly Varga speaks during a business conference in Budapest By Krisztina Than BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary will extend a moratorium on loan repayments for some households and companies until the middle of 2021, as its finance minister warned the economy could struggle to…

This story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The cars that typically throng the huge highways weaving through Los Angeles are such an established part of the city’s fabric that when the coronavirus pandemic hit, their sudden absence felt bizarre…

Ottawa's medical officer of health says the city is experiencing its second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Another 63 cases were confirmed in the nation's capital Friday.Ottawa's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches, left, speaks with Mayor Jim Watson earlier this month. On Friday, Etches said that rising numbers…