Doomscrolling May Affect Attention and Memory, New Research Suggests
London: New scientific studies are drawing attention to the possible impact of endless, aimless scrolling — especially through short videos, reels and shorts — on brain performance.A study published in July 2026 tested 57 participants, with one group watching a…
PIMS Hospital Newborn Deaths: PM Chairs Emergency Meeting, Suspends Health Secretary
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level emergency meeting following the tragic fire at the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, which resulted in the deaths of several newborn babies. The Prime Minister expressed…
Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The Trump administration has threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center if planned renovations for the performing arts venue are not allowed to be carried out, court documents show. Attorneys from…
Meta Agrees to $16.68 Billion Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Case: Report
Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $16.68 billion with US states to resolve a major legal dispute. The case centered on allegations that Facebook and Instagram were…
PIMS Hospital Newborn Deaths: PM Chairs Emergency Meeting, Suspends Health Secretary
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level emergency meeting following the tragic fire at the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, which resulted in the deaths of several newborn babies. The Prime Minister expressed…
Japan: 1,800 Volunteers Hand-Pull 360-Tonne Historic Hirosaki Castle Turret
In a rare and remarkable scene in northern Japan, around 1,800 volunteers took part in a major preservation project, hand-pulling the 360-tonne turret of Hirosaki Castle — built in 1611 — more than two metres across the ground. Teams took…
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Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for more than 30 minutes would get £30 off their tax bill under a Reform UK government, Robert Jenrick has announced. Reform’s economy spokesman said HMRC’s treatment of taxpayers was “offensive to working people” and his party would tie the pay of senior HMRC officials to…
SUICIDE BOMBING AT PAKISTAN POLICE POST KILLS 15 OFFICERS IN BANNU
BANNU, Pakistan — A suicide car bomb tore through a police checkpoint in the volatile Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Saturday night, killing at least 15 police personnel and wounding several others in one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in the region this year.Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh…
Trump-picked panel approves gold coin with his image: the larger the better
A federal arts panel comprised of members appointed by Donald Trump unanimously approved a commemorative gold coin featuring his image on Thursday, in the latest effort by the administration to celebrate the US president. Critics, including Democrats and members of another federal arts committee, said minting a coin with a sitting president’s image went against…
“Blood on the Streets, Relief at the Pump — Kenya Announces Fuel Price Reduction”
NAIROBI — The Kenyan government has announced a 4% reduction in diesel prices following deadly protests that left four people dead amid violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces.Tensions erupted across several cities as citizens took to the streets to protest soaring fuel costs, which have driven up the prices of food and basic commodities….
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Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for more than 30 minutes would get £30 off their tax bill under a Reform UK government, Robert Jenrick has announced. Reform’s economy spokesman said HMRC’s treatment of taxpayers was “offensive to working people” and his party would tie the pay of senior HMRC officials to…
Michael Sheen toxic waste documentary the tip of the iceberg
John Browne, a lawyer specialising in industrial disease claims at Slater and Gordon, said cases involving historical contamination were difficult to investigate – but not impossible. “Time passing makes cases more difficult to prove,” he said. “Witnesses’ memories fade and locating [eye]witnesses becomes increasingly challenging and difficult.” However, he said scientific, medical and forensic evidence…
RSPB reports record-breaking Cornish chough numbers
A record-breaking number of choughs have made their nests around the Cornish coastline this summer proving the breed is in “robust health”, a bird conservation charity has said. RSPB England said 161 choughs had been counted in Cornwall – 32 more than the 129 recorded in 2025. The charity said the new birds came from…
Muck-spreading: The smellier the better as farmers ask for patience
Farmers are asking people to be patient with the smell of manure as they spread it on their fields to prepare the land for next year’s crops. Muck-spreading is the process of distributing animal manure across farmland as a natural fertiliser and typically takes place twice a year, in spring and late summer. Although “it…
