Top F.D.A. Official Resigns Under Pressure
After turning down several new drugs and restricting use of another, Dr. Vinay Prasad drew the ire of the right-wing influencer Laura Loomer and others.
When forever chemicals enter period products
The name sounds almost poetic: forever chemicals. But these are perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which get their name from the fact that they practically never decompose — and stay in our environment forever. As per DW, they also have serious consequences for humans. Some PFAS are carcinogenic, while others have an effect on the immune … Read more
IMF puts growth below govt target
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected Pakistan’s economic growth rate at 3.6% for the current fiscal year, below the government’s official target of 4.2%. The projection was released in the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook Update report which kept Pakistan’s growth forecast unchanged. The government had set a higher growth goal … Read more
Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan trade, investment forum held
[ Listen to article KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, President ECO-CCI, and VP CACCI, welcomed a high-profile Kyrgyz trade delegation to Pakistan. The visiting delegation included senior parliamentarians, diplomats, businessmen, and key stakeholders. The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) hosted the Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Trade & Investment Forum at its head office in Karachi … Read more
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The 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s coast led to warnings and advisories across a broad region. Officials in Hawaii told people to expect destructive waves.
Popovici wins 200m freestyle gold at WAC
SINGAPORE: Paris Olympics champion David Popovici claimed a thrilling 200m freestyle gold at the swimming world championships on Tuesday — then revealed he had very nearly pulled out. The popular 20-year-old Romanian timed it perfectly to reel in US rival Luke Hobson in the closing stages and take the title in 1min 43.53sec. Hobson was forced … Read more
Tsunami Alerts Issued for U.S. and Japan After Huge Pacific Quake
The 8.7-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s coast led to warnings and advisories for parts of Japan and Alaska. Officials in Hawaii told people to expect destructive waves.
Velvet Sundown finally confesses to being AI
An indie rock band with more than a million monthly listeners on Spotify has owned up to being an AI-generated music project following days of speculation about whether the group was real, reported AFP. Named Velvet Sundown — seemingly a nod to Lou Reed’s band The Velvet Underground — the digital group has become a viral hit, … Read more
Hope eyes redemption in Pakistan T20Is
West Indies captain Shai Hope has attributed his team’s 5-0 T20I series whitewash at the hands of Australia to a lack of consistency, particularly from the batting unit. Speaking after the final match of the series, Hope expressed disappointment over his side’s inability to produce a complete performance, especially with the bat, allowing Australia to … Read more
Britain warns Israel it will recognise Palestinian state as Gaza starvation spreads
Listen to article Britain said on Tuesday it would recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel takes steps to relieve suffering in Gaza, where starvation is spreading, and reaches a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war with Hamas. The warning came after a hunger monitor said a worst-case scenario of famine is unfolding and immediate action is needed … Read more
