Author: Abhirami Priya

London: Passengers in the UK whose trains are cancelled will be able to use services operated by other participating rail companies without paying extra from September 20, 2026, under new government reforms aimed at ending disruption-related delays and costly rebooking. Under the new arrangements, passengers will no longer have to wait at stations for different operators to agree to accept their tickets, rush between platforms to find an alternative service, purchase another ticket or give up on their journey when a train is cancelled. From September 20, passengers with a valid ticket for a cancelled service can board a train…

Miami: Amazon stated on September 13 that it had paused operations with Miami-based cargo carrier 21 Air, which operated the Amazon-branded aircraft involved in a fatal crash at Miami International Airport. The decision follows the crash of Prime Air Flight 7598 last week, which killed five people and is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said that the company had spent the days following the incident supporting the investigation and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the crash before deciding to suspend its operations with 21 Air, the operator of Flight 7598. Amazon remarked that…

For many people, the weekend brings later nights, slower mornings and a welcome break from fixed weekday schedules, but this change in routine can contribute to social jet lag when the difference between weekend and weekday sleep becomes too large. While Friday and Saturday may offer a chance to stay up later and sleep longer, the return to an early Monday alarm can leave the body clock struggling to adjust. For some people, the difference is barely noticeable, while others may find themselves feeling unusually tired, less focused, or unable to fall asleep early enough on Sunday night. The pattern…

London: Teeth grinding, medically known as bruxism, may affect millions of people and is increasingly being noticed among younger adults. The condition can lead to worn or damaged teeth, jaw pain, headaches, facial discomfort and disrupted sleep, while many people may not realise they are grinding or clenching their teeth. Bruxism is a broad term covering several jaw movements, including clenching, grinding, bracing and thrusting. It can occur during sleep or while a person is awake, with some people experiencing only occasional symptoms and others developing significant dental and muscular problems. Common signs include flattened, chipped or worn teeth, morning…

Cupertino, California: Apple’s new foldable iPhone has entered the market with a starting price of $1,999 in the US, putting the device firmly in the premium segment and raising questions over whether it can attract consumers beyond wealthy technology enthusiasts. Unveiled at Apple’s launch event in Cupertino, the iPhone Duo features an expanded display designed to support a range of uses, including work, content creation and entertainment. Apple demonstrated applications such as Zoom, Slack and Netflix on the larger screen. New Apple CEO John Ternus highlighted the display as offering an experience comparable to an iPad while positioning the device…

London: Snoring is common and is often dismissed as a minor irritation, but repeated noise and sleep disruption can affect the person sharing the bed. Experts say disrupted sleep may contribute to problems with focus, memory, mood and stress regulation. Snoring occurs when soft tissues in the upper airway vibrate during sleep. About 40 percent of adults in the UK snore, with the condition affecting more men than women, according to the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association (BSSAA). A US survey by the Sleep Foundation found that 75 percent of people with a snoring partner said their sleep had…

London: August tied with July 2023 as the hottest August on record, with global temperatures reaching 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The period from 1850 to 1900 is generally used as the pre-industrial reference period, before fossil fuel use expanded on a large scale. August’s average temperature was 1.65°C higher than the estimated average for that period. The month brought extreme heat and drought conditions across parts of Europe, including the UK, France, Hungary, Serbia and Romania. Major rivers such as the Rhine and Danube also recorded exceptionally low water flows. The UK’s…

Sydney: Instagram users could see more content from brands and spend less time on the platform if algorithm-based feeds were removed, according to Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri. The CEO’s comments come as the Australian government plans to give social media users the option to switch off algorithm-driven feeds. Under the proposed changes, users would be able to choose between content recommended by algorithms and a reverse chronological feed showing posts from accounts they follow. The Australian government is also planning measures aimed at reducing online harm across social media platforms. During the launch of Instagram’s ‘Algo Confessions’ series, Mosseri noted…

Copenhagen: Researchers have found that exposure to Tylenol during pregnancy may be associated with differences in the reproductive organs of baby girls, while stressing that the study does not establish that the painkiller caused the changes or show that it affects fertility later in life. The study, led by Margit Bistrup Fischer of Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, examined 302 three-month-old girls whose mothers’ Tylenol use had been monitored during pregnancy. Of the infants studied, 92 had been exposed to the medicine before 17 weeks of pregnancy, 67 were first exposed after 17 weeks, and 143 had not been exposed. Researchers assessed…

London: Flight delays are expected to continue across the UK on September 9 following an air traffic control fault at NATS (National Air Traffic Services), the UK’s air navigation service provider, which disrupted operations and led to hundreds of cancellations. Tens of thousands of passengers were affected after a technical glitch hit NATS’ flight data processing system. Flight tracking website FlightRadar24 reported that up to 1,000 flights were cancelled during the disruption. NATS Chief Executive Martin Rolfe apologised for the disruption and said the organisation would conduct a full investigation into the incident. NATS stated that resolving the problem had…