Under the bright lights of a Delhi operating theatre, a woman lies still as surgeons prepare to remove her gallbladder. She sleeps under general anaesthesia, her body paralysed and her mind unconscious. Yet soft flute music flows through headphones resting over her ears. Even as anaesthetic drugs quiet most of her brain, her auditory pathways remain active. When she awakens, she recovers faster and clearer because she required lower doses of propofol and opioid painkillers than patients who heard no music. Researchers from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital show that music can reduce drug use and improve…
Author: Grace Johnson
The U.S. Department of Justice is launching a new office within its Civil Rights Division called the Second Amendment Rights Section. This new section will focus on handling cases involving alleged violations of Americans’ constitutional gun rights. The creation of the Second Amendment Rights Section signals a heightened focus by the DOJ on protecting citizens’ rights under the Second Amendment. This constitutional provision guarantees Americans the right to keep and bear arms, and the new office will oversee cases where these rights are claimed to have been infringed. Officials say the new section will work closely with other DOJ offices…
A new tool uncovers surprising account origins X’s location feature has revealed political accounts with large audiences operating far from the US. Users spotted pro-Trump accounts posting about US politics while based abroad. Some anti-Trump accounts also misrepresented their locations. Their posts gained millions of impressions, which can lead to payouts from X. X insists the data remains reliable The “about this account” tab displays location on each profile. It warns that travel, temporary stays, and VPNs may affect accuracy. X’s product chief Nikita Bier says the data remains 99% accurate. On Saturday, Trump shared a screenshot on Truth Social…
A year after his first caution Ruben Amorim delivered another sharp warning about expectations. Manchester United beat Everton 4–0 in this fixture last season, yet he predicted trouble ahead. One year later, the same weaknesses resurfaced. A tense clash between Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane dominated early action. United spent 77 minutes against ten men but failed to capitalize on the advantage. United fail to take control Amorim watched his players struggle at crucial moments. Patrick Dorgu and Leny Yoro lost possession under no pressure as Everton built momentum. Amad Diallo made poor decisions while replacing the injured Matheus Cunha.…
Complex regulations drive up construction expenses The UK now ranks as the most expensive place in the world to build nuclear plants, according to a government review. The report blames overly complex rules for inflating costs and slowing progress. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer commissioned the review to push a radical reset of nuclear strategy. The taskforce says streamlined policies could save Britain tens of billions and reverse years of decline. The government plans new nuclear projects to secure energy supplies and meet net-zero targets. Fragmented oversight slows progress and raises costs The review identifies a fragmented safety system with…
A Weekend Filled With Frustration Lewis Hamilton voices deep disappointment after a tough race weekend in Las Vegas. The seven-time world champion starts last after a slow qualifying session. It marks the first time in his 19-year career that he qualifies last purely on pace. He climbs into the points early, but he cannot pass Nico Hülkenberg’s Sauber. He struggles on medium tyres and finishes tenth. Hamilton calls the result “terrible” and says he sees “nothing positive” in the day. He tells a UK radio station that he only wants the season to end. He adds that he does not…
Reworked Page Alarms Experts QuicklyThe CDC updated key wording on its website Wednesday, adding language that questions long-established vaccine science. The new phrasing suggests researchers have not fully dismissed a possible link between vaccines and autism. Experts warn the shift distorts decades of evidence and risks confusing families. Wording Plants Doubt in Clear ScienceThe revised text claims the statement “vaccines do not cause autism” is not evidence-based because studies cannot test every scenario. Specialists say this tactic manufactures uncertainty. Alison Singer of the Autism Science Foundation says science cannot prove an absolute negative. She explains that strong conclusions come from…
Nvidia reported a blockbuster performance in the third quarter, with revenue reaching $57 billion. This marked a nearly 62% increase compared with the same period last year, surpassing Wall Street expectations and reinforcing the growing optimism around artificial intelligence. The company’s data-center segment, which produces AI chips, was the main driver of the growth. Strong demand for these chips reflects the ongoing AI boom across technology and cloud computing industries. Analysts note that Nvidia’s leadership in AI hardware gives it a major advantage in a rapidly expanding market. Looking ahead, Nvidia forecasted $65 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter, exceeding analysts’…
Zelensky Maintains a Steady and Cautious ToneUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky avoids criticising the US draft peace plan, even though it reflects several Russian demands. The White House denies claims that Ukraine had no role in shaping the proposal. Zelensky says in his nightly address that Ukraine wants peace and will rely on calm and disciplined diplomacy. He stresses that Ukraine remains ready for honest and efficient talks. Kyiv Troubled by Far-Reaching Concession DemandsKyiv fears proposals that include giving up the entire Donbas region. The draft also calls for a smaller Ukrainian army and bans foreign troops on Ukrainian soil. Ukraine…
President signs law mandating swift public access Donald Trump announces he has signed a law that forces the Justice Department to release all federal records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The law requires disclosure within 30 days, though officials may withhold details that compromise ongoing investigations or invade personal privacy. With Trump’s support, the bill passes both chambers with overwhelming approval. He changes his stance after pressure from survivors and members of his own party. Trump had previously dismissed the plan as a partisan distraction before reversing course. He now claims the files may reveal information about Democratic figures and emphasizes…