COVID-like bat virus discovered by researchers in Chinese lab
Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China said they discovered a new coronavirus in bats that enters cells using using the same gateway as the virus that causes COVID-19. This virus hasn’t been detected in humans, merely identified in a laboratory. Word of the discovery lifted the shares of some vaccine makers Friday…
‘See you in court,’ Trump, governor face-off over transgender rights
United States President Donald Trump had a heated exchange with a Democratic governor Friday over his order barring transgender athletes from women’s sports, with the state leader telling him: “See you in court.” The Republican president was making televised remarks to a gathering of the country’s governors at the White House when he raised the…
AI humanoid robots inch their way toward the workforce
AI-based humanoid robots could soon start becoming a workforce reality, thanks to parallel advances in generative AI and electromechanical components and mechatronics, enabling robots to have reasoning skills as well as physical abilities that exceed their predecessors. “We’re still very early in the journey, but it’s only going to get better,” says Dwight Klappich…
Who Is the Governor of Maine 2025? Quick Facts About Janet Trafton Mills
Janet Trafton Mills, Maine’s first female governor, has driven economic growth, expanded healthcare, and clashed with Donald Trump over transgender rights…
Discovery of potential pandemic virus in China raises global health concerns
Researchers in China have discovered a new coronavirus in bats that they say has the potential to spread to humans, after the world was recently hit by the COVID-19 pandemic…
EXCLUSIVE: Boney Kapoor buys South remake rights of Marathi blockbuster Baipan Bhari Deva for nearly Rs. 2 crores
The Marathi cinema got a big boost in 2023 with Baipan Bhari Deva. The film starred six female actresses in the lead and it was a runaway success from day 1. The film was loved for its concept, performances, relatability and music; moreover, it also has a universal appeal…
‘The Bibas family is a symbol for every good human being’ – Elie Wiesel’s student responds to sickening Hamas handover of Jewish bodies
‘The Bibas family is a symbol for every good human being’ – Elie Wiesel’s student responds to sickening Hamas handover of Jewish bodies…
Do look up: How Earth can defend itself against asteroid
There is a very small chance that an asteroid capable of taking out an entire city could strike Earth in less than eight years. But even if this asteroid is hurtling our way, humanity is now able to defend itself against such a threat, experts say…
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“The need for justice grows out of the conflict of human interests.” — John Rawls. WE were sitting in a committee room in the National Assembly building, participating in a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Health. The subject under discussion was the regulation of private medical colleges in Pakistan because of serious…