Social Security’s disappointing 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 has raised old concerns about its ability to adequately provide for the retirees who spent their careers paying into it. With the program hurtling toward a shortfall in about a decade, the cry for Social Security reform continues to grow louder. …
Read More »Magnetic north edges closer to Siberia, new model reveals – Times of India
The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) has released the World magnetic model 2025 (WMM2025), which shows that the Earth’s magnetic field continues to shift towards Siberia.The World magnetic model offers the latest, most accurate predictions of Earth’s magnetic field shifts. The 2025 model is valid till 2029.Apart from tracking …
Read More »WATCH: Jannat Mirza explains why she prefers TikTok over cinema | The Express Tribune
Jannat Mirza, Pakistan’s most popular TikTok star, has revealed why she prefers TikTok over traditional cinema in a recent interview. Known for her massive Instagram following of over 10 million, Mirza made her film debut in Syed Noor’s “Tere Bajre Di Rakhi,” but the film failed to perform well at …
Read More »Crude Prices Fall on US Government Shutdown Threat and US-EU Trade Concerns
January WTI crude oil (CLF25) on Friday closed down -0.67 (-0.95%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25) closed up +1.84 (+0.95%). Crude oil prices fell Friday due to concern about the possibility of an all-out US-EU trade war after incoming-President Trump said Friday he would slap tariffs on the EU if …
Read More »Breakthrough Study Reveals Artificial Hearts Can Regenerate Heart Muscle, Offering Hope For Heart Failure Cure
New Delhi: Some people with artificial hearts can regenerate heart muscle, according to a study, an advance that may open the door to new ways to treat and someday may also cure heart failure. There is currently no cure for heart failure. The treatment for advanced heart failure includes a …
Read More »Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe For Diabetics? Exploring Their Effects On Blood Sugar
Natural sources don’t offer options to satisfy our sweet cravings without increasing our calorie intake. White sugar, brown sugar, honey, and jaggery all have similar calorie content. Sugar substitutes, however, help reduce calorie intake, as many of them have close to zero calories. For instance, a 500 ml can of …
Read More »Ex Cricketer Robin Uthappa Faces Arrest Warrant For Alleged Provident Fund Fraud
Bengaluru: An arrest warrant has been issued against former cricketer Robin Uthappa for alleged fraud in connection with the provident fund contributions of employees at a clothing company run by him. He has time till December 27 to pay the dues of nearly Rs 24 lakh, or face arrest. Mr Uthappa …
Read More »Autism Spectrum Disorder In India: Study Highlights Urgent Need For Early Detection And Support
New Delhi: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a significant health burden in India, according to a study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal, on Friday. Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder. The condition majorly affects how people interact, communicate, and behave with others. The study, based on …
Read More »Andhra, PhysicsWallah ink Rs 1,000 crore deal to set up varsity of innovation – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Andhra Pradesh government and EdTech company PhysicsWallah have signed an agreement to set up a University of Innovation (UoI) at an investment of up to Rs 1,000 crore. The UoI is set to emerge as the first institute of eminence in the state and aligns with Chief …
Read More »Prince William, Kate look back at ‘special night’ in delightful new video
Prince William, Kate look back at ‘special night’ in delightful new video Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a sweet update as the Wales family kick off their Christmas celebrations. The Prince and Princess of Wales took a look back at one of the special nights which marked a milestone …
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