** The Health Ministry has sent a team to Pune to address a recent outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder. Affected individuals are experiencing symptoms like diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and fever. The cause is believed to be the bacterial infection Campylobacter jejuni, which can also lead to foodborne illnesses. Pune-based neurologist Dr … Read more
A notice has been displayed on a website for users in European Economic Area (EEA) countries, including the EU, due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These users cannot access the site as it is blocked by the European Court of Justice. The website requires users to accept cookies to enhance navigation, track usage … Read more
At Sunday night’s Sundance Film Festival, Jennifer Lopez captivated audiences with her performance in the feature adaptation of the Broadway musical *Kiss of the Spider Woman*. The packed Eccles Theatre was filled with eager buyers like Searchlight Films and Mubi. The film, currently up for sale from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity, is … Read more
The Chicago Bears have announced the hiring of former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as their new offensive coordinator and former Denver Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle as their head coach, marking a significant addition to Ben Johnson’s first season. Allen, who served as Saints’ head coach from 2022 until his firing … Read more
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Penn State has appointed former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles as their new head coach, marking a significant hire in college football. The Buckeyes finished the season with one of the best defenses in FBS, ranking first in total defense and third in rushing defense while also topping the nation in scoring defense. Known … Read more
The Congo River Alliance led by Corneille Nangaa reports taking control of Goma, the city’s largest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rebels have advanced swiftly this month, pushing past Munigi and ordering government troops to dis arm and surrender. With civilians fleeing and flights grounded, Goma faces a humanitarian crisis. The UN Security … Read more
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Banks are demanding clearer guidelines from the government to ensure they aren’t forced to close accounts of conservative customers based on political grounds. Leading institutions like Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase have faced criticism from President Trump, who claims they turned away conservative clients due to politics. The banks argue they serve millions of … Read more
Target has announced plans to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The retailer is aligning its workforce and offerings with customer needs after dropping its three-year DEI goals, including discontinuing reporting for Black- and minority-owned businesses and ending a program featuring their products in stores. The decision, … Read more