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In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
Why is US stock market down today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as inflation hits three-year high and Iran tensions shake Wall Street - Nvidia, Amazon and technology stocks leading today's declineUS stock market is under pressure again. Investors woke up to another sharp decline in the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq after fresh inflat...
Quote of the day by Mark Ruffalo: 'I was living in a dump. She thought I was a mess, but believed in me and kept encouraging me. I don’t know if I would have made it without her' - A reminder that one person's faith can change your life by The Avengers and Now You See Me actorHollywood actor Mark Ruffalo once shared a simple yet powerful quote about his wife, Sunrise Coigney. She supported him when he had nothing...
Ride-hailing app Bolt expands to Italy in bid to shake up underserved marketEstonia-based Bolt will work with hundreds of drivers in Milan - either official cab drivers or private hire car drivers - and expects to s...
US trade gap narrows in April on oil exports boostAmerica's trade gap narrowed in April. Energy exports surged due to Middle East conflict. This boosted overall exports. Imports also rose, ...
A very online Israeli army spokesman is the face of war for millions of ArabsAvichay Adraee, Israel's Arabic-speaking military spokesman, has become a prominent figure. He uses social media to issue warnings ahead of...
Explained: How AI mania has thrown India Inc out of MSCI EM's top 10 and world's top 100 listIndian companies are no longer in the top 10 of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. A surge in AI stocks has shifted global capital. Taiwan an...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
With approximately 190 warheads, India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pakistan: SIPRI reportThe year 2025 marked a pivotal moment for India's nuclear strategy as it ramped up its arsenal and introduced innovative delivery methods. ...
Oil market calm masks a host of unknownsGlobal oil markets are experiencing an unusual calm despite a major supply shock. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut, impacting sign...
Maharashtra government extends educational benefits to Maratha students on par with OBCsThe Maharashtra government has made Maratha students eligible for educational concessions and benefits previously available to the OBC cate...
In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
US job growth likely slowed in May, labor market seen stable despite oil shockAmerica's job growth is expected to slow in May after strong previous months. The labor market remains stable. Economists believe the Middl...
TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike pricesC.C. Wei, speaking at the company's annual shareholder meeting in the Taiwanese city of Hsinchu, said customers are still upbeat on the out...
In an auto when it rainsA sudden summer storm turns a mundane drive into an exhilarating escapade. The fresh scent of wet earth wafts through the open windows, whi...
Why do humans take so long to grow up compared to other animals and how brain evolution reshaped human development and survival today?Humans take nearly 18 to 25 years to reach full maturity, far longer than most mammals. This slow human growth is driven by brain evolution...
London Tube strike causes major travel disruption across cityLondon's transport system faced significant disruption Tuesday as Underground train drivers went on strike. The walkout by RMT union member...
Daytona Beach Shores Tragedy: Florida woman detained after pickup crashes into toll booth, killing attendant before driving into oceanA Florida woman drove a pickup truck into a toll booth, killing the attendant, before crashing into the ocean. The driver, now detained for...
‘Make everyone drive ambulance first’: Pune cab driver’s late night idea about traffic jam solution in India leaves founder stunnedAn Uber driver in Pune, with 11 years of ambulance experience, shared a profound idea with a US founder: make new drivers operate an ambula...
India becomes BlaBlaCar's largest market as fuel price surge boosts carpoolingRising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war are driving a sharp increase in carpooling, with a ride-sharing platform reporting a su...