Man’s family awarded millions in lawsuit over Hennepin County jail death, and more headlines Man’s family awarded millions in lawsuit over Hennepin County jail death, and more headlines 04:25 MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice. A UnitedHealth spokesperson confirmed … Read more
The rebound follows a massive 95 per cent decrease in 2023, when the ban nearly eliminated poppy production nationwide, leading to a severe decline in Afghanistan’s opium output. However, while cultivation has increased, the current levels remain substantially lower than in 2022, which saw 232,000 hectares under poppy cultivation. UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly emphasized … Read more
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said the darkest moment of the Gaza conflict is unfolding in the north of the Strip, where the Israeli military is effectively subjecting an entire population to bombing, siege and risk of starvation, as well as being forced to choose between mass displacement and being trapped in an active … Read more
So, you’ve taken the plunge and splurged on a big bottle of your all-time favorite scent, the classic Chanel No. 5. You take it home and, after an inaugural spritz, place it gently on top of your dresser, right in front of a lovely picture window, where it will be displayed for years to come. … Read more
Pictorial representation of an interview.— Unsplash On Reddit, a man shares his amusing yet unfortunate rejection story. During a Zoom interview in which all hiring members were sitting, the man received an email informing him that he had been rejected for the role while he was still discussing the position with the heads. He shared … Read more
A polio worker administers vaccine to a child. — Reuters/File Second poliovirus case reported in district Kohat. Last two cases of disease were reported from Sindh. Balochistan reports most number of cases in Pakistan. ISLAMABAD: Poliovirus continues to spread in Pakistan with the total number of cases now reaching 40 this year. The latest case … Read more
A representational image shows two women standing at a supposed workplace. — Unsplash/File Standing for long periods does not significantly improve heart health compared with sitting, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Sydney. It was found by the research that prolonged standing may increase an individual’s risk for circulatory issues, … Read more
Frozen waffles recalled over listeria concerns What to know about the frozen waffle recall due to potential listeria contamination 03:28 A recall of more than 600 varieties of frozen waffles sold by major retailers including Walmart and Target has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles, manufacturer TreeHouse Foods said on Tuesday. More than … Read more
SINGAPORE, Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amidst a global stock market resurgence, EBC Financial Group (EBC) is enhancing liquidity for five major stock indices, including the U.S. Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500, the A50 (China), and the Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong). This strategic move aims to provide investors with more … Read more
A boy receives polio vaccine drops during an anti-polio campaign in a low-income neighborhood in Karachi, Pakistan, on April 9, 2018. — Reuters QUETTA: An 18-month-old toddler from Balochistan’s Qilla Abdullah district was Tuesday diagnosed with poliovirus, the provincial health department told Geo News. According to the Balochistan’s health department, this is the fifth poliovirus case … Read more