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US weekly flu hospitalisations hit record high since 2010
Washington: Over 11,200 patients in the US were hospitalized with flu, the highest since 2010, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Seasonal influenza activity is…
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Trump’s bid for presidency in 2024 ‘dicey’ even if some Republicans support
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump’s third bid for the presidency in 2024 could not have come at a more “inopportune moment” with GOP divided in supporting him, funders shying away from…
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US media changes tune, hails Biden’s victory and derides Trump
Washington: Even as Democrats celebrate retaining control of the US Senate by winning 50 seats and reducing the margin in the House, US President Joe Biden faces innumerable challenges in the remaining…
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US intelligence report: UAE attempted to influence American politics
Washington: A classified US intelligence report details efforts undertaken by the United Arab Emirates to influence American politics, offering a scrutinising look at a close US ally, local media reported. Written by…
- Technology
Twitter Blue subscription unavailable following rise in fake verified accounts: Report
Washington: In the latest chapter of Twitter’s blue tick saga, the micro-blogging site seems to have made its USD 7.99 Twitter Blue subscription service unavailable, according to reports. Twitter launched this service…
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Joint probe underway after Pelosi’s husband assaulted during home break-in
Washington: A joint investigation is underway to look into an attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband during a home break-in. In a statement on Friday night, the US Capitol Police said that they…
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Apple Watch saves life of woman buried alive by her husband
Washington: A woman in the United States, stabbed and buried alive by her husband, made a miraculous escape and called the emergency services using her Apple watch. According to a report in The…
- Lifestyle
Online program can support children with reading difficulties, finds study
Washington: According to a new study, an innovative programme can support children with reading difficulties and helped them make significant progress when used online. The study was published in the journal, ‘Nasen…
- Lifestyle
People become less fearful when they know more specifics of potential danger: Study
Washington: New research from the University of California San Diego sheds light on how people perceive risks, finding that detailed knowledge of probabilities can make risks seem less risky. For example, if…
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5 dead after shooting in North Carolina
Washington: At least five people died after a shooting in the US state of North Carolina, authorities have confirmed. The incident took place late Thursday evening in the city of Raleigh, reports…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia says US sought a month delay of OPEC+ decision
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia said Thursday that the U.S. had urged the kingdom to postpone a decision by OPEC and its allies — including Russia — to cut oil production by a month…
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US: Sitharaman holds bilaterals on sidelines of IMF-World Bank meetings
Washington: On the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank meetings, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held back-to-back bilaterals with global finance ministers and heads of the top…
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Washington
Washington: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during a meeting at the US Treasury, in Washington DC. (PTI Photo) Washington: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with US Treasury Secretary…
- Lifestyle
Better adult well-being linked to positive childhood experiences of blue spaces
Washington: Adults with better mental health are more likely to report having spent time playing in and around coastal and inland waters, such as rivers and lakes (collectively called blue spaces) as…
- Lifestyle
Loneliness, sadness speed up ageing faster than smoking
Washington: According to a study, weakness and major diseases associated with ageing are worsened by the development of molecular damage. Some people’s molecular processes are more intense than others, causing them to…
