The Good List: 6 Things to Add Delight to Your Day
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Japan Reaches a Unique Milestone, With More Than 100,000 People Aged 100 or Over
There are now more than 100,000 centenarians in Japan, a record for a country famous for its longevity. Japan’s health ministry released data on Tuesday showing that there are now 107,677 people who are at least 100 years old, an increase of nearly 8,000 since last year. The oldest woman, Fuyo Kishimoto from Kyoto, is … Read more
What to know about the Fed’s decision.
[What to know about the Fed’s decision.
Takeaways From the Fed’s Decision to Raise Interest Rates
[Kevin M. Warsh, the Federal Reserve chairman, said the bank acted to fight inflation that ‘is too high and has been for too long.’
Gold Mine Collapse in Sudan Kills at Least 70
Dozens more are missing after shafts collapsed on Sunday, according to a charity, which said that the chances of rescuing those trapped were “limited” because of a lack of specialized equipment.
Majority of Americans see risk AI could destroy humanity: poll
About two-thirds of respondents warn of moderate risk, in the wake of warnings from industry figures AI illustration. Photo: AA A majority of Americans believe advanced artificial intelligence poses at least a moderate risk of eventually destroying humanity, according to a Politico poll released on Wednesday, highlighting growing public concern over the rapid development of … Read more
T. Rex, King of the Dinosaurs, Had a Body Temperature of 97 Degrees
Hotter than a crocodile, cooler than a chicken, T. Rex was definitely warm-blooded, according to a new study.
Trailer for Hareem Farooq’s Mango Jutt promises Punjabi masala action
Upcoming feature pairs the two stars in a mix of romance, comedy, dance and stunt-driven action The trailer for Mango Jutt is out, giving fans a fuller look at Hareem Farooq’s return to the big screen alongside Faysal Quraishi in the Punjabi-language action-comedy. The trailer offers a closer look at the film’s Punjabi setting, with … Read more
Asif says Pakistan will defend holy cities ‘with or without agreement’
Describes protection of Makkah and Madinah as a religious obligation and an ‘eternal agreement’ Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: APP/ File Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday vowed to defend the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah amid the escalation in tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis, describing the protection of the sites as an … Read more
Government raises petrol price by Rs6.88, HSD by Rs5.62 for Sep 17
[ Petrol will cost Rs391.22 per litre and HSD Rs421.45 per litre under daily pricing mechanism The federal government on Wednesday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs6.88 and Rs5.62 per litre, respectively, for Sept 17. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed … Read more