July was hottest on record, and 2024 is likely to top charts, NOAA says
NOAA forecasters say there’s a 77% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year on record, after July marked the 14th consecutive monthly record.
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Keep cool with the best ceiling fans of 2024
Get relief from the heat with these customer-loved ceiling fans from Wayfair, Amazon, Lamps Plus and more.
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This week on “Sunday Morning” (August 18)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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The 6 best lightweight laptops for back to school
Head back to school with a laptop computer that’s lightweight, yet offers the computing power you need.
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Peter Marshall, longtime “Hollywood Squares” host, dies at 98
“The Hollywood Squares” became an American cultural institution and made Peter Marshall a household name.
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Arrests made in Los Angeles shooting death of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor
The former “General Hospital,” 37, star was fatally shot in May in downtown Los Angeles. He had just finished his bartending shift and was walking to his car.
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‘Mental health issues in 28% of UG medicos’
An NMC survey found that 28% of undergraduate and 15% of postgraduate medical students suffered from mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression. Additionally, 16% of UG and 31% of PG students had suicidal thoughts. Concerns like stigma and confidentiality hinder seeking help, prompting NMC to recommend the Tele-MANAS initiative and limiting work hours for…
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Vandals unleash midnight terror at Kolkata hospital
Vandals armed with sticks and bricks stormed RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata past midnight, attacking critical care units, destroying medical supplies, and injuring doctors and nurses. Police detained ten suspects and are seeking help to identify others involved. Police reinforcements used tear gas to disperse the mob. The violence followed protests against a PG…
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States’ mineral windfall to easily surpass 1.5 lakh crore, Odisha’s share over 1 lakh crore
Odisha and other mineral-rich states in India were set for significant financial gains after the Supreme Court permitted the retrospective collection of taxes on mineral-bearing land from April 1, 2005. Odisha would receive its pending dues, estimated at over Rs 1 lakh crore, in instalments starting April 2026. States like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana also…
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Life on the line: Tamil Nadu nurse zipped across Wayanad river to save 35
A nurse, A Sabeena, from Tamil Nadu, courageously crossed a raging river via zip line multiple times to rescue 35 lives during the Wayanad landslides. Awarded the ‘Kalpana Chawla Award’ by Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, Sabeena’s bravery and dedication earned widespread recognition after videos of her daring acts went viral.
