U.S. Cuts Ties With Organ Donor Group After Reports of Abuses
The federal government is ending its contract with a Kentucky nonprofit that it says pressured medical workers to remove organs from patients who were getting better.
Govt increases petrol price by Rs4.45, decreases HSD by Rs2 for August 6
[ Latest revision takes petrol to Rs333.01 per litre and HSD to Rs383.86 under the new pricing system People wait their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, in Karachi, Pakistan June 2, 2022. Picture taken June 2, 2022. — REUTERS The federal government on Wednesday increased petrol prices by Rs4.45 while decreasing the … Read more
Total eclipse gives scientists chance to probe Sun’s mysteries
When the Moon blots out the Sun on August 12, teams will leap into action studying its magnetic field, atmosphere A solar eclipse is observed in Neiva, Colombia, October 14, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/files Scientists plan to use a total solar eclipse that will be visible in Spain next week as a rare chance to learn … Read more
Butterflies Take Flight in Face of Climate Change and Extreme Weather
In 32 of the countries included in a recent study, at least a quarter of the native butterfly species had moved to new areas.
US box office rebounds as higher ticket prices offset smaller audiences
Record openings for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘The Odyssey’ lift revenues despite lower cinema attendance Director Destin Daniel Cretton poses with cast members Sadie Sink, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Krondon, Michael Mando, Liza Colon-Zayas, Tramell Tillman, and Jon Bernthal as they attend the world premiere for the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day in … Read more
AJK Election Commission notifies results of 21 constituencies in second phase of Legislative Assembly polls
A picture showing the branch of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission. — FILE PHOTO The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission on Wednesday officially notified the results of 21 constituencies contested in the second phase of the general elections, formally completing the electoral process in the Muzaffarabad Division and the seats reserved for … Read more
Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as C.D.C. Director
Dr. Schwartz, a deputy surgeon general in the first Trump administration, has publicly supported childhood vaccines.
Google Names Demis Hassabis to New AI Role in a Leadership Shake-up
Minutes after four top researchers said they were leaving, Google said that Demis Hassabis, the Nobel-winning scientist who led the company’s A.I. lab, was stepping into a new job.
Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat dies at 74 after cancer battle
‘Lagaan’ and ‘Ghajini’ actor was remembered by colleagues and fans for his memorable performances and humble nature Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat died on Tuesday evening in Mumbai after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. He was 74. According to Gulf News, Rawat’s manager confirmed the news to Indian media. He said the veteran actor … Read more
Spinners, Shafique star as Pakistan down West Indies to level series
Abdullah Shafique and spinners played a key role in the visitors’ much-needed win Pakistan wrapped up an emphatic eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test on Wednesday, with Abdullah Shafique and captain Babar Azam guiding the visitors to a comfortable chase of 75 runs to level the two-match series 1-1 in Trinidad. … Read more