FB co-founder gives $20 m to defeat Trump

New York: A co-founder of social media giant Facebook, Dustin Moskovitz, 32, said he was donating $20 million to help ensure the defeat of Republican candidate Donald Trump in the presidential election. The multi-billionaire said the real-estate magnate's policy proposals were "so implausible" that they spark concern his White House run may be nothing more than a con game aimed at winning the election and boosting his brand. IANS

‘Five-second rule’ for food not valid: Study  

 Washington: Eating food off the floor is not safe as bacteria may transfer in less than a second, says a new study that disproves the widely accepted notion that it is alright to scoop up food within a "safe" five-second window. Prof Donald Schaffner from Rutgers University found that moisture, type of surface and contact time all contribute to cross-contamination. In some instances, the transfer begins in less than one second, he said. PTI

China completes longest bullet train tracks

Beijing: China’s high-speed railway has completed over 20,000 km of track network in the country, becoming the world's longest bullet train network. A high-speed railway linking Zhengzhou in central Henan province with Xuzhou in eastern Jiangsu province opened on Saturday. While Japan bagged contract for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed train, China is conducting a study to build Chennai-New Delhi bullet train track. PTI