Actress Varada Sethu is set to join the esteemed cast of Doctor Who as new companion Belinda Chandra in the forthcoming season. Born in Kerala, India, Sethu has already made a name for herself in the sci-fi world with her roles in Andor and Star Wars. Sethu’s journey into acting was driven by her passion … Read more
President Trump’s tariff policies have caused significant economic uncertainty, affecting not only the US but also other countries around the world. The global reaction to these tariffs has been mixed, with some countries, like China, imposing retaliatory measures and others, like Vietnam, seeing their tariffs lifted. Kai Ryssdal, host of Marketplace, believes that the current … Read more
The US economy saw a sharp slowdown in inflation in March, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declining to 2.4% from 2.8% in February. This trend suggests that President Trump’s trade policies are having an impact on consumer prices. Economists expect inflation to rise again as global trade tensions escalate and imports become more expensive. … Read more
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Scientists have identified a vast gravitational anomaly in East Antarctica’s Wilkes Land region, sparking debate over its origin. The anomaly appears to be the site of a massive buried structure that may be the largest known impact crater on Earth. Researchers believe it could be a remnant of a cataclysmic meteorite impact from the Late … Read more
High cholesterol is a leading cause of death worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. A recent study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that combining two cholesterol-lowering medications, statins and ezetimibe, may be more effective than using statins alone. Statins are … Read more
Iran and the United States held “positive” and “constructive” talks in Oman on Saturday, agreeing to reconvene next week to discuss Tehran’s escalating nuclear programme. The indirect talks were mediated by Oman and aimed at addressing Iran’s growing nuclear capabilities. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the talks took place in a “productive, calm and … Read more
In April 2025, American retirees can expect to receive three significant Social Security payouts: $914, $2400, and $1828. These checks are designed to support retired individuals who have chosen to receive their benefits at specific ages. For those who are eligible, the $2400 payout is reserved for citizens who choose to claim their retirement benefit … Read more
Israel’s military has taken control of large stretches of territory in the southern Gaza Strip, encircling the city of Rafah and establishing a security corridor separating Rafah from Khan Younis. The move is part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to increase pressure on Hamas to release remaining hostages. The Israeli government has declared a … Read more
Twitter has taken steps to combat spam and misuse of its platform by limiting accounts that make excessive requests. The social media giant has introduced a new system that identifies and restricts accounts that send an unusual number of requests, which is now defined as 429 or more. This move aims to reduce spam and … Read more