JUNE 5, 2023
Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New York.
Cryptocurrencies and shares in crypto and blockchain-related companies tumbled on Monday after the U.S. securities regulator sued crypto exchange Binance, another blow to the industry.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao for secretly controlling Binance.US as part of a "web of...
JUNE 4, 2023
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Arder. - Photograph: Mark Mitchell/AP
New Zealand has awarded Jacinda Ardern the country’s highest honour, making the former prime minister a Dame for her service to the country during the Covid-19 pandemic and Christchurch terror attacks.
Ardern accepted the honour, but said she had felt conflicted about doing so. “I was in...
JUNE 4, 2023
NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR: In an unusual move, the Centre on Sunday announced a CBI probe into the rail accident in Odisha as the railways’ preliminary investigation singled out “interference” with the ‘electronic interlocking system’ and ‘points’, which ensure safe movement of trains, as the “root cause” of the crash.
The railway ministry ruled out any fault of the loco...
JUNE 4, 2023
Legendary later scientist Stephen Hawking had given the world a theory on how black holes reach their death. In fact, he made the famous prediction in 1974, of black holes evaporating to their death. Now, a new study has made a stunning claim about our entire universe doomed to the same fate.
The origin and the likely end...
JUNE 4, 2023
Pakistan's cricket captain, Babar Azam, and his teammate, Mohammad Rizwan, recently had the opportunity to attend the esteemed Harvard Business School. They enrolled in the executive education program focused on the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports, making them the first cricketers to attend the prestigious institution. The program was held from May 31 to June 3...
JUNE 4, 2023
Commuters along the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) in Chennai have long been grappling with the challenges of transportation. The lack of efficient public transportation options has made commuting a daily struggle for residents and office-goers in the area. The congested roads, unreliable bus services, and limited connectivity have contributed to long travel times and increased frustration among...
JUNE 4, 2023
New Delhi: Former India cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar opened up for World Test Championship 2023 which will be played between India and Australia at The Oval starting from June 7 to 11. The batter opined that coming to the Test match from T20s likely to be an issue for Rohit Sharma-led India.
This will be the second consecutive time...
JUNE 2, 2023
A couple walks through a park at sunset in Kansas City, Missouri. U.S. life expectancy dropped for two consecutive years in 2020 and 2021, marking the first such trend since the early 1920s, according to a new government report. - Charlie Riedel, AP Images
The country’s life expectancy problem gained renewed attention in recent years during the COVID-19...
JUNE 1, 2023
Stock futures were expected to react to news of House passage of a debt ceiling deal. - Courtney Crow, AP
U.S. stocks didn't get much of a boost early Thursday after the U.S. House of Representatives approved a debt ceiling deal the night before that would avert global financial turmoil and an all but certain recession.
The S&P 500 index...
MAY 30, 2023
A good night's sleep is imperative for the proper functioning of your body. Lack of it can lead to several lifestyle disorders and medical conditions. Not only one feels fatigued, annoyed and sluggish, but there are several long-lasting health impacts of insufficient or improper sleep as well. Experts suggest that a person should sleep well for 7-8...
