Author: Sanjeev Sharma
Marijuana use linked to increased asthma risk in youth, says study: ‘Worrisome’ health implications
[ad_1] Where there’s smoke, there’s … asthma? That’s the concern among some experts, as a recent study from the City University of New York (CUNY) identified a link between cannabis legalization and asthma among kids and teens. The research, published in the journal Preventive Medicine in its Feb. 2024 issue, found that in states where
Sources – Commanders hire Cowboys DC Dan Quinn as new coach
[ad_1] The Washington Commanders are hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their head coach, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Quinn and new Commanders general manager Adam Peters are the two men now charged with leading Washington into the future. Quinn replaces Ron Rivera, who was fired after the season. Quinn served as
Groundhog Day: Five things you didn’t know about the February tradition
[ad_1] Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter As spring approaches, the time draws near for everyone’s beloved woodchuck to cast his prediction on whether there’ll be six more weeks
Tax Rates Intact, Focus on Infra, Innovation: No ‘Revdis’, Only ‘Viksit Bharat Vision’ in Pre-Poll Interim Budget
[ad_1] Tax policies were left unchanged, major subsidies on food, fertiliser, and fuel were 8% lower and an allocation for the MGNREGA rural employment scheme was held steady in the 2024 interim budget read out in Parliament by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday ahead of the Lok Sabha elections due by May. The
Lloyd Austin holds first Pentagon news conference since hospitalization
[ad_1] Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will make his first appearance before the news media on Thursday following the recent deaths of three U.S. soldiers in Jordan and his own prolonged hospitalization that ignited controversy about his management of sensitive military matters and the limits of public officials’ privacy. His remarks to reporters, scheduled for 10:30
FDA says 561 deaths tied to recalled Philips sleep apnea machines
[ad_1] The Food and Drug Administration says 561 deaths have been reported in connection to recalled Philips devices to treat obstructive sleep apnea and other breathing disorders. The FDA said that since April 2021 it has received more than 116,000 medical device reports of foam breaking down in Philips CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines
Ditch your password, switch to a passkey for your Amazon account
[ad_1] Amazon has introduced a new way of signing in to your Amazon account that does not require a password. It’s called a passkey. Amazon is an early adopter of this new authentication method. With a passkey, you can sign in to your Amazon account using the same biometric methods you use to unlock your
Of course Gen Z boys believe feminism is harmful – they’ve learnt it from the internet
[ad_1] Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter So much for the open-mindedness of youth. A new survey, published today, found that boys and men from Generation Z are more likely
Jal Shakti Ministry Allocated Rs 98,418 Cr in Interim Budget, Jal Jeevan Mission Gets Maximum Share
[ad_1] The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), which was launched in 2014 and comes under the DoDWS, has been allocated Rs 7,192 crore for 2024-25.(Image: PTI) Under this mission, Open Defecation Free (ODF) status has been achieved for rural areas, and it is now being implemented to ensure sustainability of the ODF status and cover all
UK court throws out Trump lawsuit over Steele dossier
[ad_1] LONDON — Donald Trump’s lawsuit over a dossier that alleged he engaged in “perverted sexual acts” and paid bribes to Russian officials was thrown out Thursday by a British High Court judge. The 45th president brought a claim against Christopher Steele, a former British spy, and his consultancy, Orbis Business Intelligence, for alleged data
2023 NFL MVP: Ranking five finalists, plus stats
[ad_1] Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 1, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears
Travis Kelce reveals why he won’t be Taylor Swift’s date to the Grammys
[ad_1] Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Travis Kelce will not be at the Grammys with Taylor Swift. On Wednesday 31 January, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end spoke on
‘Green & Clean’: Budget Boost to India’s ‘Net Zero’ Ambition; Support for Rooftop Solar, Offshore Wind
[ad_1] More than 10 million households will get 300 units of free electricity per month under the Centre’s flagship rooftop solarisation scheme, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the interim budget on Thursday. She highlighted India’s strong intent to build a ‘net zero’ green economy by 2070. The nationwide scheme will incentivise households to
In photos, video: Farmers set fires, protest outside European Parliament
[ad_1] Farmers from across Europe gathered outside the European Parliament in Brussels on Thursday to protest rising costs and bureaucracy as European leaders held a summit. [ad_2] Source link
A guide to upcoming magic shows in the D.C. area
[ad_1] “The Magic Duel” is a live competition, usually between Mark Phillips and Ryan Phillips (no relation). The latter is on a stint with the “Mindplay” creative team (see above), but in the meantime, his slot is filled by a rotating cast. For the first half of the show, the stars ask the audience members
Discovery of bones and tools in German cave could rewrite history of humans and Neanderthals: “Huge surprise”
[ad_1] Pioneering groups of humans braved icy conditions to settle in northern Europe more than 45,000 years ago, a “huge surprise” that means they could have lived there alongside Neanderthals, scientists said Wednesday. The international team of researchers found human bones and tools hiding behind a massive rock in a German cave, the oldest traces
Can Taylor Swift get to the Super Bowl for Travis Kelce? A timeline from the Grammys and beyond
[ad_1] Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter When the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday to advance to the Super Bowl, the question on fans’ minds quickly
Bank of England split over interest rate decision
[ad_1] Rates are held at 5.25% but some Bank members voted to raise them while one backed a cut. [ad_2] Source link
EU agrees to new $54 billion aid package for Ukraine overcoming Hungary’s veto threat
[ad_1] All 27 countries of the European Union have agreed on a €50 billion ($54 billion) financial aid package to Ukraine despite staunch objections from Hungary in December and in the days leading up to Thursday’s summit in Brussels, according to a top E.U. official. “We have a deal. Unity,” European Council President Charles Michel wrote
Rocky Mountain spotted fever: Symptoms, treatment and prevention
[ad_1] Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infectious disease caused by bacteria transmitted to humans via tick bites. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that “most people who get sick with RMSF will have a fever, headache, and rash. RMSF can be deadly if not treated early with the right antibiotic.”
NU’s Collins ejected late at Purdue, points to ‘crazy’ FT discrepancy
[ad_1] Jan 31, 2024, 11:40 PM ET Northwestern coach Chris Collins walked into his postgame news conference Wednesday night and offered all the customary words in his opening statement. He knew what was coming next: the question about what led to his ejection with 1.7 seconds left in a 105-96 overtime loss to No. 2
Inside the 2024 Grammys luxury gift bag worth $36,000
[ad_1] Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter The 2024 Grammy Awards are almost here, as the Recording Academy prepares for the biggest night in music. Much like every year, only
‘I make less than minimum wage from my post office’
[ad_1] The Post Office was once one of the UK’s most trusted brands, but the Horizon scandal has changed that, when faulty software made it look like money was missing from branches, resulting in hundreds of sub-postmasters and mistresses wrongfully prosecuted. [ad_2] Source link
E.U. approves $50 billion support package for Ukraine
[ad_1] BRUSSELS — European Union leaders agreed Thursday to more than $50 billion in aid for Ukraine, overcoming opposition from Hungary to secure critical funding as battlefield progress stalls and support from the United States looks uncertain. In emergency meetings in Brussels, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has spent months railing against the aid,
Kansas State falls to unranked Oklahoma, latest No. 2 to tumble
[ad_1] Michael Voepel, ESPN.comJan 31, 2024, 10:34 PM ET Close Michael Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. The No. 2 ranking in the Associated Press poll continues to be a hot spot in women’s
Filtering flights by aircraft type up 15X following 737 Max 9 incident
[ad_1] In the shadow of a recent incident involving an Alaska Airlines flight, where a door plug blew out from a Boeing 737 Max 9, Kayak has observed a significant shift in user behavior. The travel search engine reports a staggering 15-fold increase in the usage of its aircraft filter. This surge reflects a growing
Man uses 46-year-old ticket that cost $8 to get into Disney’s Magic Kingdom
[ad_1] Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter A man used a ticket from 1978 to get into Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. In a now-viral TikTok video, Matthew
Labour is the party of business, says Keir Starmer
[ad_1] The Labour leader and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves are meeting business leaders at an event in London. [ad_2] Source link
More Pegasus infections found among journalists, activists in Jordan
[ad_1] A coalition of digital rights groups on Thursday said they had identified 35 people in Jordan who had been targeted with the hacking tool Pegasus, including more than a dozen media workers and several human rights lawyers and activists. Access Now, a nonprofit organization that advocates for digital rights, and the other groups were
Alzheimer’s disease found to be transmitted through medical procedures decades ago, study finds
[ad_1] Alzheimer’s disease has been considered something that happens from within, generally speaking — but for the first time, researchers have identified cases that were triggered by a specific medical treatment. The most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s is caused by a buildup of amyloid proteins in the brain, with risk factors including age, family