Doomsday clock ticks down, closest ever to “global catastrophe”
The decades-old international symbol is meant to be a metaphor showing how close humanity is to catastrophe.
Makary, who will need to be confirmed by the Senate, has defended controversial Trump cabinet pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Ohio’s new law, which designates student restrooms, locker rooms and shower facilities be categorized for use by biological sex, took effect Tuesday. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine in November, was a major win for Republicans, and derided by critics, including on the Buckeye State’s many college campuses. “No school shall permit a…
Amazon has opened a handful of Fresh stores in several states in recent months, and more locations are expected to open later this year.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor had a surprising encounter in his garden with a monkey. The monkey climbed onto his lap, ate bananas, hugged him, and even dozed off on his chest. Tharoor remained calm, despite concerns about rabies, and described the interaction as peaceful and gentle.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia responded to comments by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed, who criticised India skipper Rohit Sharma for being “fat.” Shama later clarified it was a generic remark about fitness and deleted her social media posts on X. Her comments drew criticism from the BJP, which accused her of body shaming. Congress MP Rajani…
The 28th Malabar naval exercise, hosted by India, starts on October 8 in the Bay of Bengal. Involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia, the exercise aims to enhance interoperability and address shared maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific regions amid China’s assertiveness.