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Trump administration task force to consider declassifying COVID-19 origins materials
4/9/2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new government task force will consider big changes to America’s intelligence community and examine whether material about the origins of COVID-19 and other topics of public interest should be declassified, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said. Known as the …
COVID made shortages of doctors and nurses even worse. Rural hospitals still struggle
3/14/2025
Even by rural hospital standards, Keokuk County Hospital in Sigourney, Iowa, is small. The 14-bed hospital, in the southeastern part of the state, doesn't do surgeries or deliver babies. The small 24-hour emergency room is overseen by two full-time doctors. This story was produced in partnership with …
CIA assesses lab leak most plausible source of Covid-19, though with low confidence
1/25/2025
CNN — The CIA now assesses the virus that causes Covid-19 more likely originated from an accidental lab leak in China, rather than occurring naturally, according to a statement from the agency Saturday, just days after Director John Ratcliffe took the reins. The agency has for years said it did not …
Dr. Leana Wen says for bird flu, "we should have learned our lesson from COVID" in testing
12/30/2024
Dr. Leana Wen said Sunday that the lack of testing for bird flu doesn't mean that the virus isn't alive in humans, and that she feels the federal …
Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you
11/18/2024
With the flu season getting underway, and COVID-19 still circulating, if you get sick you might wonder: 'Which virus got me this time?' Until now, sick people who wanted to get tested had to crawl out of bed and sit in a waiting room surrounded by other coughing, sneezing people. "You may have a …
Do the Covid vaccines provide long-lasting protection?
11/3/2024
The CDC is recommending that older adults get a second Covid shot in the spring. How durable are the vaccines? In October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that high-risk adults get a second updated Covid vaccine to bolster their protection against the virus. The agency now …
C.D.C. Expands Covid Vaccine Recommendations
5/6/2024
The agency endorsed additional doses for people at high risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday expanded its Covid vaccine recommendations, urging some people to get additional doses of the updated shots. The agency said that people 65 and older and those who are moderately …
Getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy protects newborns from hospitalization
9/29/2024
Nearly 90% of babies who had to be hospitalized for COVID-19 had mothers who didn’t get the vaccine during pregnancy, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Babies too young to be vaccinated had the highest COVID hospitalization rate of any age group except people …
The US is mailing Americans COVID tests again. Here's how to get them
9/26/2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans can once again order COVID-19 tests, without being charged, sent straight to their homes. The U.S. government reopened the program on Thursday, allowing any household to order up to four at-home COVID nasal swab kits through the website, covidtests.gov. The tests will …
New research points to raccoon dogs in Wuhan market as pandemic trigger. It's controversial
9/19/2024
Remember the raccoon dog? The adorable fox-like critter made headlines in the spring of 2023, when it was implicated in some preliminary research on the source of the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers had found genetic evidence that raccoon dogs, an exotic species known to be susceptible to …
IIM Ahmedabad student writes project using ChatGPT, scores A+: Sparks debate on AI, effort and what ‘real learning’ means today
5/5/2025
When Yugantar Gupta, an MBA student at IIM Ahmedabad, took to LinkedIn to share how he aced a marketing project using ChatGPT, he probably didn’t …
DPS Indirapuram unveils high-tech AI lab with humanoid robots, Nvidia Jetson systems
4/24/2025
The aim of the lab is to let students interact with and understand the technology behind AI-powered physical robots. Indian schools are gearing up to …
Startup Summit-25 | Healthcare industry is in need of technology intervention at all levels: experts
4/24/2025
Healthcare industry requires technology intervention at all levels — from patient care to maintaining hospital records and even a hospital’s …
TCS Unveils India-Focused Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Suite
4/24/2025
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday launched three strategic offerings aimed at accelerating India’s journey towards deep-tech leadership and …
Bad news for China and Pakistan as India develops 400 KG missile drone that can travel at 1,050 km/h, it’s dangerous because…
4/24/2025
Unlike traditional artillery, the MGLD-W can hit targets from a safe distance, making it a formidable addition to modern warfare systems. Bad news for …
Wipro Launches GitHub CoE in Bengaluru to Accelerate AI-Driven Development
4/24/2025
Wipro Limited, a global leader in technology services and consulting, on Thursday announced the launch of its GitHub Centre of Excellence (CoE) in …
New deals boost Nokia’s India sales by 75% on-year in 1Q25
4/24/2025
NEW DELHI: Key new deals from top Indian telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) boosted Finnish telecom gear maker’s net sales in …
India IT Firms Tap AI to Fuel Sales Growth With Fewer New Staff
4/24/2025
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Polygon and Pyse Bring Tokenized EV Fleets to Dubai, Eye India Expansion
4/24/2025
With tokenized vehicles now live, Polygon and Pyse say India’s EV market is ripe for blockchain-powered green infrastructure. Polygon Labs is moving …
Databricks to Invest $250 Million in India, Plans 50% Workforce Expansion
4/24/2025
Databricks has announced a US$250 million investment in India over the next three years, with a focus on advancing data and AI innovation. The …
Two motorbike riders die in crash during British Supersport Championship race
5/6/2025
Two motorbike riders died and another suffered significant injuries during a British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park on Monday. English …
Champions League chasing Nottingham Forest held by Crystal Palace
5/6/2025
Nottingham Forest’s quest for Champions League football next season suffered a setback when they were held to a 1-1 Premier League draw by Crystal …
Serie A 2024-25: Milan strikes twice in two minutes to beat Genoa and keep alive Champions League hopes
5/6/2025
AC Milan secured a 2-1 victory over Genoa in a rainy Monday Serie A clash, with a rapid second-half turnaround driven by Rafael Leao’s equaliser and …
French Open 2025: Iva Jovic and Emilio Nava earn USTA wild-card entries
5/6/2025
Iva Jovic, a 17-year-old, and Emilio Nava, a 23-year-old, claimed French Open wild-card invitations from the U.S. Tennis Association on Monday by …
Sinner returns from doping ban to great fanfare at Italian Open
5/6/2025
Rarely has an athlete been welcomed back from a doping ban with so much fanfare. Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner was treated to a stadium …
MI vs GT Dream11 Prediction, IPL 2025: Probable XIs and Top Picks
5/6/2025
Fresh from a confidence-boosting win, Mumbai Indians faces a strong Gujarat Titans side in an IPL 2025 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. MI …
MI vs GT IPL 2025: How to Watch Today’s Match Live
5/6/2025
Buoyed by its recent win, Mumbai Indians will look to maintain its momentum as it takes on an in-form Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2025 match at the …
MI vs GT IPL Head-to-Head: Stats, Top Run-Getters & Wicket-Takers
5/6/2025
Mumbai Indians will look to build on its recent win when it takes on a confident Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2025 match at the Wankhede Stadium on …
SRH vs DC, IPL 2025: Rain ends Sunrisers’ campaign, gives Capitals a reprieve
5/5/2025
Seven losses in 10 games, veterans exposed and the inexperienced faltering; despite a slim mathematical chance to make the playoffs, obits have been …
Robert Lewandowski on bench for Barcelona showdown with Inter, says coach Flick
5/5/2025
Robert Lewandowski will start on the bench for Barcelona’s Champions League semifinal decider with Inter Milan after recovering from a hamstring …