The U.S. Surgeon General has called for new warning labels on alcoholic beverages that warn of a link between drinking and cancer. The announcement sent shares of alcohol stocks tumbling, but such labels are still a long way off, especially with the change in presidential administrations just two weeks away. Here’s what to know about the warning.
Around 15 Los Angeles Chargers players and staff members were rescued by first responders in Dallas on Friday night after the group got trapped in an elevator the night before their final preseason game of the season against the Cowboys. The team released a statement confirming the incident on social media, and thanking Dallas Fire-Rescue…
South Africa struggled on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 80/4 at stumps after rain halted play. Sri Lanka’s seamers exploited helpful conditions at Kingsmead, Durban, taking early wickets. Lahiru Kumara led with 2-35. Temba Bavuma (28*) and Kyle Verreynne (9*) will look to rebuild on day two.
The government was expected to comfortably pass the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha in the next session, as the NDA projected having adequate numbers. Upcoming wins and filling four vacant nominated seats would help meet the majority mark. Congress was also set to retain its leader of opposition status with gains in Telangana.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares emergency martial law, accusing the opposition of paralyzing the government and sympathizing with North Korea. The opposition claims this move is a tactic to sidestep impeachment, deepening political polarization and raising concerns about democratic stability.
A brief verbal exchange occurred between Pant and Bangladesh’s Litton Das following an unwelcome throw towards Pant. Earlioer, Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud claimed three wickets on the first day of the opening Test in Chennai. Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal formed a stabilizing partnership after India’s top order faltered on the first morning.
Spanish scientists announced in a new documentary that first aired on Saturday that DNA analysis shows the 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe. The documentary titled, “Columbus DNA: The true origin,” which aired on Spain’s national broadcaster TVE, showcases the research of a 22-year investigation led by forensic expert Miguel…