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HMPV: Here's All You Need To Know About The Virus That's Spreading In US

HMPV: Here's All You Need To Know About The Virus That's Spreading In US

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Thursday June 01, 2023

Although the cases of Covid-19 and RSV are falling, another respiratory virus called human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is spreading across the United States.

Elon Musk Stays Away From Twitter For Longest In A Year During China Trip

Elon Musk Stays Away From Twitter For Longest In A Year During China Trip

Linda Lew and Jinshan Hong | Thursday June 01, 2023

Elon Musk, a prolific presence on Twitter and owner of the social media platform, hasn't tweeted since arriving in China for his first visit since the pandemic.

5 Key Revelations At NASA Panel's First Public Meet On UFOs

5 Key Revelations At NASA Panel's First Public Meet On UFOs

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday June 01, 2023, New Delhi

A 16-member body focussed on examining unclassified UFO sightings was formed last June.

Indian-American, Running For President, Calls Out Elon Musk On China Visit

Indian-American, Running For President, Calls Out Elon Musk On China Visit

NDTV News Desk | Thursday June 01, 2023, Washington

Republican leader and US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy expressed concerns over Elon Musk's discussions with Chinese ministers on the Tesla CEO's first trip to the country in over three years.

Elon Musk's Jet Leaves Shanghai As Tycoon Wraps Up China Visit: Report

Elon Musk's Jet Leaves Shanghai As Tycoon Wraps Up China Visit: Report

Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 01, 2023, Shanghai, China

A jet belonging to Tesla CEO Elon Musk departed Shanghai on Thursday, Chinese flight-tracking data showed, as the tycoon wraps up a visit to China that has seen him express hopes to expand business in the world's largest market for electric vehicles.

Venice Authorities Reveal Why Grand Canal Turned Fluorescent Green

Venice Authorities Reveal Why Grand Canal Turned Fluorescent Green

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Thursday June 01, 2023

A patch of fluorescent green water that appeared in Venice's famed Grand Canal was caused by the chemical fluorescein, authorities revealed on Monday.

16-Course Meal, Praised As "Brother Ma": Elon Musk's Big China Welcome

16-Course Meal, Praised As "Brother Ma": Elon Musk's Big China Welcome

Reuters | Thursday June 01, 2023, Beijing

He's "a pioneer", "Brother Ma" and some want him to be U.S. president. Billionaire Elon Musk has been showered with praise by the Chinese public during his trip to China and while also securing audiences with three government ministers.

Kim Jong Un May Have Insomnia, Alcohol Dependency: S Korea Spy Agency

Kim Jong Un May Have Insomnia, Alcohol Dependency: S Korea Spy Agency

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Thursday June 01, 2023

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un may be suffering from a sleep disorder and a potentially worsening alcohol and nicotine dependency, South Korea's spy agency said on Wednesday, as per Bloomberg.

US House Passes Debt Ceiling Deal, Bill Now Moves To Senate

US House Passes Debt Ceiling Deal, Bill Now Moves To Senate

Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 01, 2023, Washington, United States

US lawmakers voted to raise the national borrowing limit as a crucial first step to averting a catastrophic default, greenlighting a pact struck between Washington's warring parties after weeks of brinkmanship and fraught backroom deal-making.

Elon Musk Is Richest Person In World Again. He Replaces...

Elon Musk Is Richest Person In World Again. He Replaces...

Devon Pendleton, Bloomberg | Thursday June 01, 2023, San Francisco

Elon Musk has retaken the title of world's wealthiest person.

North Korea Vows More Spy Satellite Launches: Report

North Korea Vows More Spy Satellite Launches: Report

Reuters | Thursday June 01, 2023, Seoul

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong has said her country's military spy satellite will soon enter into orbit and vowed to ramp up military surveillance efforts, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.

US Announces $300 Million Arms Package For Ukraine As War Intensifies

US Announces $300 Million Arms Package For Ukraine As War Intensifies

Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 01, 2023, Washington

The Pentagon announced a new $300 million arms package for Ukraine on Wednesday, including air defense systems and tens of millions of rounds of ammunition.

Astronaut Crew, Including 1st Arab Woman In Orbit, Returns From Space Station

Astronaut Crew, Including 1st Arab Woman In Orbit, Returns From Space Station

Reuters | Wednesday May 31, 2023

An all-private astronaut team of two Americans and two Saudis, including the first Arab woman sent into orbit, splashed down safely off Florida on Tuesday night, capping an eight-day research mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA UFO Panel In First Public Meeting Says "Need High Quality Data"

NASA UFO Panel In First Public Meeting Says "Need High Quality Data"

Reuters | Wednesday May 31, 2023, Washington

The first public meeting of a NASA panel studying what the government calls "unidentified aerial phenomena," commonly known as UFOs, kicked off on Wednesday to discuss findings since its formation last year.

EU, US To Ready AI Code Of Conduct "Within Weeks"

EU, US To Ready AI Code Of Conduct "Within Weeks"

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 31, 2023, Stockholm, Sweden

The European Union and United States said Wednesday they expect to draft a voluntary code of conduct on artificial intelligence "within weeks" with the hope that fellow democracies will sign on.