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The Pentagon has been preventing Ukraine from using American long-range missiles to hit targets deep inside Russia since late spring, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Saturday. The move is part of the Trump administration’s effort to draw Vladimir Putin into peace talks. The report says Ukraine has been barred from firing US-supplied…
Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz have fans talking after they were spotted together in Paris on August 21. The two, who star as lovers in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming crime thriller Caught Stealing, hit the red carpet for the film’s French premiere before heading to Dragon bar for a late-night outing. An insider told reporters there’s…
MUMBAI – India’s top investigative agency has launched a criminal case against industrialist Anil Ambani and his company Reliance Communications Ltd after the country’s largest bank accused them of fraud worth 30 billion rupees ($344 million). The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) confirmed on Saturday that it has registered the case following a complaint from…
PESHAWAR, Pakistan , A mountain mudslide in northern Pakistan has created a 7-kilometer (4-mile) long lake that officials say could burst at any moment, threatening devastating floods across several districts. The mudslide struck on Friday in Gilgit Baltistan province, blocking the main Ghizer River and forming what authorities described as a “dam-like structure.” The National…
A federal judge has temporarily blocked major portions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ planned changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplace, just days before they were set to take effect. U.S. District Judge Brendan Hurson in Baltimore sided with a lawsuit brought by the city of Chicago, Baltimore’s…
The rise of self-driving cars could turn out to be a big win for auto insurers, according to analysts at Bank of America Corp. While the shift to autonomous vehicles creates uncertainty in the industry, it may also open the door to higher profits. Right now, under U.S. law, drivers are responsible if they cause…
Students might soon face a very different exam experience as generative artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how they learn and are tested. Oral assessments, tighter exam security, and faster marking are all on the table as AI becomes a core skill for the next generation. As GCSE students collected their results this week, mostly after taking…
Did you know that mindlessly scrolling through Instagram, watching reels, or bingeing TikTok videos might affect your brain in the same way alcohol does? A review published in NeuroImage suggests that short-form videos can impact the brain similarly to intoxicating substances. Neurologists are raising concerns about how this affects attention, memory, and brain stimulation, advising…
Experts have long told us that drinking water is essential for staying healthy. It keeps our joints lubricated, improves blood flow, boosts energy, protects the kidneys, and keeps our skin looking fresh and healthy. Water also regulates body temperature, aids digestion, prevents constipation, lifts our mood, and sharpens the mind. In short, staying hydrated is…
NTU Singapore is rolling out two new undergraduate programs in August 2025, aimed at preparing students for the future of robotics and advanced chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The new degrees are designed to meet growing global demand for robotic experts as industries continue to automate. They also aim to create a talent pipeline with rare…
