Vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unexpectedly postponed a highly anticipated vote Thursday regarding changes to the long-standing recommendation to vaccinate all newborns against hepatitis B. Confusion over wording in the proposed motions led the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to delay the vote until Friday. The meeting unfolded with … Read more
The Punjab government has launched the CM Punjab Green Credit Program, a new initiative aimed at encouraging households to shift toward eco-friendly, solar-powered appliances. Under this scheme, citizens can earn Green Credits valued at Rs10,000 by installing selected solar devices in their homes. The program is designed to reduce energy consumption, lower the national electricity … Read more
A strange and long-standing mystery deep beneath Earth’s surface is becoming even more puzzling. The South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA) a massive weak spot in Earth’s magnetic field stretching between South America and southern Africa is expanding at a surprisingly rapid pace, according to a new scientific analysis. This anomaly isn’t new. Scientists have known about … Read more
Pakistan’s interior ministry has confirmed that the United Arab Emirates has paused the issuance of most visa categories for Pakistani passport holders, citing criminal concerns raised by Emirati authorities. However, UAE officials maintain that no formal ban is in place, leaving travellers and workers confused. Interior Ministry Confirms Visa Freeze Citing Criminal Trends A senior … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has begun laying the groundwork to bring PSL matches and international cricket back to Niaz Stadium Hyderabad, a venue that holds a special place in Pakistan’s cricketing history. After years of neglect, slow maintenance, and administrative hurdles, the stadium is now finally on track for a significant transformation as local … Read more
Siena University confirmed that men’s lacrosse head coach Liam Gleason is in the hospital after suffering a “serious accident” at his home on Sunday afternoon. The news has sent shockwaves through the Siena athletic community, the broader Capital Region sports world, and the national lacrosse community, all of whom have closely followed Gleason’s remarkable impact … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a two-day visit, receiving a warm embrace from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Delhi runway before their annual summit. The trip comes at a crucial moment: Delhi and Moscow are preparing to sign several agreements even as the US increases pressure on India to curb Russian … Read more
Police failed to properly investigate a series of alleged blackmail cases targeting men through the dating app Grindr, the BBC has learned. At least five suspected victims in one region were targeted, and four of the incidents appear linked to the same gang, which has not yet been caught. In one of the cases, a … Read more
The FBI has arrested a Woodbridge, Virginia, man believed to be responsible for planting pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on the eve of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, according to two law enforcement sources. Authorities identified the suspect as Brian Cole Jr., and CNN observed both … Read more
In a musical era crowded with guitarists intent on dazzling through sheer volume or velocity, Steve Cropper—who has died aged 84—stood apart. His playing, lean and impeccably timed, became a masterclass in restraint. Cropper’s belief that a single, perfectly judged chord could speak louder than any marathon solo shaped generations of players and helped define … Read more