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Philadelphia: A small medical transport plane, a Learjet 55, crashed into several buildings in north-east Philadelphia on Friday (31st Jan) evening, causing fires and injuring people on the ground. The plane was carrying four crew members, a child patient, and the patient’s escort on a medical mission. The child, receiving treatment in the US for a life-threatening condition, was returning to Tijuana, Mexico, accompanied by her mother, a pilot, a copilot, a doctor, and a paramedic. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing a massive fireball as the plane descended. The crash occurred just blocks from the Roosevelt Mall,…
Washington DC: US President Donald Trump is set to impose tariffs starting Saturday,1st of February, with 25% duties on Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on China, according to the White House. Trump specified that Canadian oil would face lower tariffs of 10%, effective February 18, and stated his intention to impose tariffs on the European Union in the future, accusing the bloc of not treating the US well. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained the tariffs on Canada and Mexico as a response to the illegal fentanyl trade, which has contributed to the deaths of tens of…
Washington, DC: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new type of non-opioid painkiller, Suzetrigine, marketed under the brand name Journavx. Designed for short-term pain relief in adults, the drug works by blocking pain signals before they reach the brain, offering an alternative to opioids for moderate to severe pain management. Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer, claims that Journavx provides effective relief without the addictive potential of opioids. The FDA called its approval a significant milestone in acute pain management, citing clinical trials that demonstrated its ability to reduce pain after surgery. The US has long struggled with…
New Zealand: After years of negotiations, New Zealand has granted Taranaki Maunga (Mount Taranaki) the same legal rights as a person. This landmark settlement, formalized through the Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Bill passed on Thursday, effectively gives the mountain ownership of itself. A collaborative group representing the eight local Māori tribes (iwi) and the government will work together to manage the mountain. The agreement aims to compensate Māori from the Taranaki region for injustices suffered during colonization, including widespread land confiscation. Government Minister Paul Goldsmith acknowledged the “hurt that has been caused by past wrongs” and emphasized the importance of…
Delhi, India: Virat Kohli made his highly anticipated return to domestic cricket after more than 12 years, playing for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy match against Railways at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi. The 36-year-old star batsman’s comeback follows the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s directive for contracted players to feature in domestic cricket after India’s 3-1 loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This return comes amid a personal struggle with Test cricket form, as Kohli has faced challenges with consistency in recent years. One of India’s greatest batters, Kohli has more than 27,000 international…
Ceredigion, West Wales: Vodafone has completed the UK’s first satellite-enabled smartphone video call, made from a remote mountain in Ceredigion, west Wales. This milestone is part of the company’s plan to integrate satellite connectivity into its UK network by the end of this year and expand it across Europe by 2026. Vodafone CEO Margherita Della Valle emphasized that this technology could eliminate “not spots,” areas without mobile signals, which Ofcom estimates cover 9% of the UK. However, experts warn that regulatory hurdles need to be addressed, and many more satellites are required for the service to succeed. How this works?…
England: A new study involving over 3,000 patients is working to verify a blood test that can detect memory and mental processing issues at an early stage, potentially transforming dementia diagnosis. Currently, only 2% of Alzheimer’s patients receive a proper diagnosis due to the lack of specialized PET brain scanners and trained personnel at NHS to take spinal fluid samples, but this blood test could change that. Stephanie Everill, 67, is one of the first participants in the Blood Biomarker Challenge. She was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment a year ago and has a family history of Alzheimer’s. Her struggles with…
Prayagraj, India: At least seven people, and possibly as many as 12, were killed in a stampede during the Mahakumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, with many others injured. The tragic incident occurred early on Wednesday (29th January) morning near the riverbank during one of the most sacred events of the six-week Hindu festival. There is still no official confirmation of how many people have been injured or killed Rescuers were seen carrying victims away, as clothes, shoes, and other personal belongings were scattered on the ground. The situation is still under control, with a Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed…
Brussels: Coca-Cola has recalled several drink products in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands following routine testing at a production facility in Ghent, Belgium. The tests detected elevated levels of chlorate, a chemical that can form during water treatment and food processing. The affected brands include Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico, and Minute Maid. The company confirmed that a small number of imported cans, including Appletiser, Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, and Sprite Zero, had also been distributed in Britain. These cans, with production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE, have already been sold. Coca-Cola stated it has…
Beijing, China: The launch of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the global tech industry, shaking the markets and calling into question America’s long-held dominance in artificial intelligence (AI). Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen described the moment as “AI’s Sputnik moment,” likening it to the satellite launch that triggered the space race. Over the weekend, DeepSeek became the most downloaded free app on Apple’s US App Store. By Monday, it had triggered a massive sell-off in major US tech stocks. Nvidia, the AI chip designer and recent Wall Street favorite, suffered the largest single-day loss in US stock…