Scientist Fred Ramsdell learned he had won the Nobel Prize in Medicine while on a digital detox in the remote backcountry of the western United States.Ramsdell, 64, an immunologist, was camping and hiking across the Rocky Mountains with his phone on airplane mode when the Nobel Committee was unable to reach him. The news finally […]
Flight delays continued across the United States for a second straight day on Tuesday, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned that staffing shortages linked to the ongoing government shutdown are disrupting operations nationwide.The shutdown, now in its seventh day, has caused widespread delays and cancellations, affecting travelers across the country. Govt Shutdown Pain Explodes: […]
Donald Trump, Mark Carney (AP) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump shared a lighthearted exchange during their meeting at the White House on Tuesday.“I wore red for you,” Carney said to Trump, gesturing toward the tie he was wearing.In the video, Trump is also seen sidestepping a question regarding the anniversary […]
US music star Zach Bryan is facing backlash from fans and MAGA supporters after posting a song snippet criticizing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The controversy erupted after Bryan shared a short clip of his unreleased song on Instagram four days ago. The song featured lyrics that appear to denounce immigration raids. The song was […]
Long before he said he would stop the Ukraine war within a day of becoming president, Trump said he would get Dr Shakil Afridi out of prison in two minutes: “I would tell them, ‘let him out,’ and I’m sure they would let him out.” But nine years and some months after Trump’s boast, Afridi, […]
File photo: US scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis STOCKHOLM: US-based scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for “experiments that revealed quantum physics in action”, paving the way for the development of the next generation of digital technologies. “There is no advanced technology today […]
When the Eiffel Tower was first erected for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris, it faced harsh criticism. Prominent artists and writers labeled it “monstrous” and “useless,” and its creator, Gustave Eiffel, initially received only a 20-year permit to occupy the land. Despite its groundbreaking engineering, many Parisians disliked the structure, fearing it would scar […]
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday met at the White House with released hostage Edan Alexander and his family, as well as the family of slain IDF member Omer Neutra, amid ongoing negotiations in Egypt over his plan to end the war in Gaza.Alexander, who was held by Hamas for 584 days, and Neutra’s family […]
President Daniel Noboa (left), protesters throwing stone (X@Presidencia_Ec) Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa emerged unharmed after his motorcade was assaulted by a crowd of about 500 people throwing rocks as he approached an event in Cañar province, reported AFP citing officials. Environment and energy minister Ines Manzano said a formal report has been filed alleging an […]
California will officially recognise Diwali as a state holiday after governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill on October 6, joined by celebrations among Indian American communities and recognition from legislators. The law allows public schools and community colleges to close on Diwali and lets state employees take paid time off for the festival. The […]
