Why Countries Are Pushing Social Media Bans Despite Their Flaws
Proposals for curbing social media use among children have wide support, but critics say they are ineffective.
An Experimental Single-Time Treatment Slashed Cholesterol for a Year
A small gene-editing study significantly reduced LDL cholesterol levels, and the results have stuck a year later.
A New Documentary Gives Butthole Surfers Their Due
A new movie explores Butthole Surfers’ musical legacy, with layers of loss and regret. “It’s kind of vindicating,” the singer Gibby Haynes said.
Diamond necklace linked to Egyptian royal family stolen from Vienna museum
The platinum necklace has 673 diamonds weighing more than 200 carats in total, the museum said The necklace fetched nearly $4.3 million at an auction in New York in 2015, according to auction house Sotheby’s. PHOTO: ARABTIMESONLINE Two suspects stole a diamond necklace linked to Egypt’s former royal family from the Museum of Applied Arts … Read more
Why Trump renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’?
US-Canada trade talks collapsed last week after three days, followed by 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods A view of Lake Ontario near Centre Island. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing his administration to refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” adding a symbolic point of friction to … Read more
Fed Chairman Seeks to Calm Concerns About Elevated Inflation
[In a high-profile speech, Kevin M. Warsh said that the Federal Reserve was chiefly responsible for taming inflation. If price increases did not return to the central bank’s target quickly, “we have work to do,” he said.
Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War
Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.
Indian celebrities observe ‘Raksha Bandhan’ with family, throwback moments
Preity Zinta, Kangana Ranaut, Ranbir Kapoor’s sister celebrate their brothers, Sanjay Dutt shares love for his sisters Indian celebrities including Preity Zinta, Kangana Ranaut and Sanjay Dutt took to Instagram to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, sharing pictures and heartfelt memories with their loved ones. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor’s sister shared a throwback picture on the occasion. Raksha … Read more
Barca beat Athletic in La Liga
Goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez give the Catalans a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao Raphinha rounded the goalkeeper and slid home in the 37th minute to open the scoring. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Raphinha and Fermin Lopez goals helped Spanish champions Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Thursday in La Liga to continue their perfect … Read more
200 extra police officers dispatched following series of deadly incidents in northeastern England
Redcar and Cleveland Council leader Alec Brown said authorities were working 20-hour days to protect residents Police officers stand outside New Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, in London, Britain March 21, 2023. REUTERS Following a series of violent incidents across Middlesbrough, northeastern England, in just a week, authorities have sent an … Read more