Author: TeAm

Twitter quietly gives blue tick to Jack Dorsey’s mom despite account verification ‘pause’ Despite announcing it was ‘pausing’ its verification process in 2017, Twitter actually continued to secretly dole out blue ticks to Jack Dorsey’s parents and some 100,000 other users. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

''A proper Russian!' McGregor gives shout-out to Ovechkin after big NHL knockout, to jibe Khabib? Former UFC double champ Conor McGregor was impressed by the knockout power of Russian NHL superstar Alex Ovechkin, who fought an on-ice opponent last night in a Stanley Cup playoffs game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

From Pele to Zanardi: Top 5 sporting comebacks of all time Following Tiger Woods’ incredible return to the top of golf at The Masters this past weekend, RT Sport delved into the archives to pick out five of the greatest comebacks in sporting history. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

No sign Notre Dame fire was intentional – Paris prosecutor A preliminary investigation into the fire which heavily damaged the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday found no evidence that the incident was a case of arson, the city’s public prosecutor said. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

Joseph Stalin’s approval rating hits historic high – poll Over 50 percent (the highest ever) of Russians positively view Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and his role in the country’s history, a new poll reveals. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

Italian banking major to pay hefty US fine for Iran sanctions-busting European subsidiaries of Italy’s biggest bank UniCredit have pleaded guilty to US charges of violating sanctions against Iran and other countries. The lender has agreed to pay $1.3 billion to settle the six-year probe. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

Researchers predict Matrix-style ‘internet of thoughts’ within next few decades A ‘Matrix-style’ human brain to cloud interface could become a reality “within decades,” according to exciting new research by US neuroscientists and nanorobotics researchers. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

Thousand ton twist: Gold buying frenzy by global central banks to push bullion prices higher Gold prices could reach $1,400 per ounce in 2019 due to the US Federal Reserve’s less aggressive stance on interest rates, bullion purchases by central banks and lingering global uncertainties, market analysts explain. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

Police probe workers of third-generation roofing firm tasked with Notre Dame spire restoration French authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze, which devastated Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. A respectable company with vast experience in restoring roofs of historic buildings is in the spotlight. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

Putin offers to send Russia’s ‘best experts’ to help restore Notre Dame Cathedral Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his condolences to France and its leader as well as an offer of help in rebuilding the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF