'I don't believe in media censorship': J&K CM Omar Abdullah

'I don't believe in media censorship': J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asserted his commitment against media censorship and using government advertisements for influence. He pledged to rationalize the advertisement policy for transparency, basing allocations on objective criteria like circulation and readership. Abdullah a...

Troops for Gaza and money top agenda as Trump’s Board of Peace meets

Troops for Gaza and money top agenda as Trump’s Board of Peace meets

US president vows multinational force and billions of dollars as autocrats and rightwing allies gather in DC The US has proposed commanding a multinational force in postwar Gaza with troops from Albania, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Morocco, as Donald Trump unveiled his ad-hoc Board of Peace in...

Eyes may be a window into early Alzheimer's detection

Eyes may be a window into early Alzheimer's detection

The eyes—specifically, the outer area of the retina—may provide a window into early detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD) long before irreversible brain damage has occurred, according to new research from Houston Methodist. This discovery could dramatically change how the disease is diagnosed, m...

Why Does The Steam Deck Have No Demos Section?

Why Does The Steam Deck Have No Demos Section?

The calendar for video game fans has a few notable highlights checkered throughout the year--shows like Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards, tentpole publisher presentations, and increasingly, the regular occurrence of Steam Next Fests. The Next Fest has been growing in size and stature for years, ...

Don't believe the hyperscalers! AI can't cure the climate crisis

From AI conflation to thin evidence, a new report calls many climate claims greenwashing Some AI advocates claim that bots hold the secret to mitigating climate change. But research shows that the reality is far different, as new datacenters cause power utilities to burn even more fossil fuels to me...

Webb maps the mysterious upper atmosphere of Uranus

Webb maps the mysterious upper atmosphere of Uranus

For the first time, an international team of astronomers have mapped the vertical structure of Uranus's upper atmosphere, uncovering how temperature and charged particles vary with height across the planet. Using Webb's NIRSpec instrument, the team observed Uranus for nearly a full rotation, detecti...

HUD to close ‘mixed status households’ roommate loophole

HUD to close ‘mixed status households’ roommate loophole

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Tuesday proposed a new rule barring undocumented immigrants from living in subsidized properties, attempting to eliminate mixed-status households.  The proposed rule would require every household resident to provide proof of citizenship or le...

Jordan Stolz’s bid for four speed-skating golds crumbles in 1500m as Ning Zhongyan shines

Jordan Stolz’s bid for four speed-skating golds crumbles in 1500m as Ning Zhongyan shines

American had been hoping for clean sweep in MilanChinese skater sets Olympic record in shock winOn an afternoon when the Olympic record kept falling, Jordan Stolz skated fast enough to win the gold at any other Winter Games. Just not this one.The 21-year-old American was foiled in his bid for a thir...

Texas is suing TP-Link over its ties to China

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing TP-Link over claims that the router-maker is misleading customers about its ties to China. In a lawsuit filed this week, Paxton claims TP-Link is "masking its Chinese connections," while serving as "an open window for Chinese-sponsored threat actors and Chi...

LaMelo Ball car collection: 5 wild rides worth $1.2M

LaMelo Ball car collection: 5 wild rides worth $1.2M

LaMelo Ball's impressive car collection, valued at over $1.2 million, reflects his unique brand. From a custom Hummer EV tribute to his sneakers to a Mansory Rolls-Royce and a color-shifting Ferrari, his vehicles showcase a blend of luxury, speed, and personalized flair, making him stand out on and ...

The 12 Moon Signs in Astrology and What Yours Says About You

The 12 Moon Signs in Astrology and What Yours Says About You

When someone asks what your zodiac sign is, you likely respond with your sun sign, as it represents your core identity. However, many people will introduce themselves as their “Big 3,” which includes their sun, moon, and rising signs. The sun represents our ego, the moon represents our emotiona...