Ebola, Hantavirus Show World's Risk Preparedness Lagging: Pandemic Expert
- Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show improved crisis response but low pandemic risk awareness
- WHO's new health regulations helped rapid reaction to recent Ebola and hantavirus cases
- More focus needed on risk-informed preparedness and early disease detection systems
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Meta Orders Work From Home First, Then Lays Off 8,000 Employees At 4 AM
- Meta Platforms begins layoffs affecting about 8,000 employees globally, nearly 10% of its workforce
- 7,000 employees reassigned to AI-native teams; 6,000 roles eliminated; smaller managerial layers planned
- Meta focuses on AI as central priority, with planned spending of $125-$145 billion this year
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India Bakes At 47.6 Degrees: Heatwave Explained, From Urban Heat To El Nino
- Large parts of India face severe heatwave with temperatures well above seasonal norms
- Delhi and Ahmedabad temperatures range from 41 to 44 degrees Celsius on Tuesday
- Heatwave conditions expected to persist with possible highs above 45 degrees in some areas
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"Racist, Derogatory": Norwegian Paper Slammed For PM-Snake Charmer Cartoon
- Norwegian daily Aftenposten published a cartoon depicting Prime Minister Modi as a snake charmer
- It linked the snake to a fuel pump, referencing recent fuel price hikes and sparked criticism for being racist
- Indian officials have not officially responded to the cartoon controversy so far
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Xiaomi YU7 GT Snatches Audi RS Q8's 'Fastest SUV At Nurburgring' Title
- Xiaomi YU7 GT set fastest SUV lap at Nurburgring with a time of 7:34.93
- It surpassed Audi RS Q8 Performance's previous record of 7:36.698
- The lap was driven by Xiaomi's chief test driver Ren Zhoucan, a Chinese driver
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Dragon Teaser X Review: Fans Blown Away By Jr NTR's 'Most Violent' Avatar
- Jr NTR stars in Prashanth Neel's upcoming film Dragon, an action drama
- Dragon's first glimpse was released on Jr NTR's birthday, sparking major online buzz
- Jr NTR plays Dragon, assassin-in-chief of the Afghan Trading Company in the film
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Doctor Shares How Summer Heatwaves Make Digestion Difficult
- Rising temperatures in India increase digestive issues like acidity, bloating, and food poisoning
- Heat slows digestion by diverting blood to skin and reduces digestive enzymes, raising infections
- Bacteria multiply rapidly in summer, contaminating food, especially dairy, street food, and leftovers
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When The Body Attacks Its Own Joints: Autoimmune Arthritis Explained
- Autoimmune arthritis involves immune attacks on joints causing chronic pain and damage
- Women, especially in reproductive years, are disproportionately affected by autoimmune diseases
- Symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, and fever should prompt consultation with a rheumatologist
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Bumrah Rested For Afghanistan Series. BCCI Reveals Star Pacer's Return Date
- Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for Afghanistan's visit to India as part of his workload management
- BCCI selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that Bumrah will be back for the tour of England later this summer
- "Bumrah will be back when we tour England. He is working on his workload," Agarkar said during a presser
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