Tiny gulf island beloved by tourists is decimated by Hurricane Helene
As the residents that stayed on the island woke on Friday morning, they discovered the island had been stripped bare by the winds, with debris littering the streets.
State Fair of Texas opens with a new gun ban after courts reject challenge
The fair withstood weeks of pressure from Republicans and a lawsuit from the state’s attorney general.
Penguin chicks survive tearaway iceberg
For months a huge iceberg blocked the path of hundreds of penguin chicks but somehow they survived.
Third medical school passes first hurdle
Plans for a third medical school, based at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, has passed its first hurdle. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti...
Uber terms mean couple can't sue after 'life-changing' crash
Uber's US terms of service, which they accepted, mean disputes have to be settled out of court.
A randomized trial of mexiletine and lamotrigine in adults with non-dystrophic myotonia
The study, published in Lancet Neurology, detailed the "head-to-head" trial implemented by the researchers to test two drugs, mexiletine and lamotrigine, on people with the condition.
Defective DNA repair mechanism linked to Huntington's disease progression
Researchers with McMaster University have discovered that the protein mutated in patients with Huntington's Disease doesn't repair DNA as intended, impacting the ability of brain cells to heal themselves.
Death toll from Kurram clashes rises to 46
Several jirgas, committees working to restore law and order; 91 people from both tribes have been injured.
44 dead as Hurricane Helene cuts a swath of destruction across the Southeast
Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern U.S., killing 44, causing flooding, power outages, and extensive property damage.
Study shows how individual brain cells in the hippocampus respond to pronouns
A new study shows how individual brain cells in the hippocampus respond to pronouns. "This may help us unravel how we remember what we read."
Superabsorbent polymer beads linked to increasing cases of bowel obstruction in children
Water-absorbing beads have become increasingly hazardous to children over the past 10 years, as children who swallow the beads can experience life-threatening problems such as bowel obstruction.
Disruption of circadian clock linked to accelerated colorectal cancer progression
Research from the University of California, Irvine has revealed how disruption of the circadian clock, the body's internal, 24-hour biological pacemaker, may accelerate the progression of colorectal cancer by affecting the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function.
Areas of Devon could vanish by 2050 due to rising sea levels
Parts could be left underwater
Paramedic left elderly man paralysed from fall in bed during nine-minute visit
West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic Raymond Byron has been struck off
Kochi: Man found dead, wife charred to death, 4-year-old son battling for life
Tragic incident in Kochi: Man found hanging, wife charred to death in suspected suicide due to financial constraints.
Scores of men screened for prostate cancer
SCORES OF men, aged 40 and over, gathered at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on September 24 for a special health fair focused on prostate cancer screening. The event was organised by the Westmoreland Health Department, in...
RIU hotels increase community outreach
The Riu hotels chain has increased its investments in local communities where the hotel operates, with Jamaica being one of 21 countries in which the brand operates a total of 97 hotels. In its just-released annual report for 2023, RIU reported...
'Biggest protest in Dunedin in decades' as up to 35,000 rally against hospital cuts
'We're just getting started,' Dunedin's mayor says after a massive crowd estimated at 35,000 people turned up to protest possible cuts to hospital redevelopment.
Toxic drug debate tainted
When NDP Leader David Eby announced this month that the province would open "secure facilities" to provide involuntary care for people with severe drug addiction or mental health problems, it represented a moment of policy unity with the rival B.C. Conservatives ahead of the fall election.
Stunning photos reveal the hidden world beneath Manchester's Victoria Station
The train station was built on an old cemetery and has a network of passageways running deep underneath
A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity will soon get to live wild
By all accounts, Milagra the "miracle" California condor shouldn't be alive today.
Fresh landslides in hills of north Bengal, traffic out of gear on NH 10
Following fresh and massive landslides in Darjeeling and Kalimpong after continuous and heavy showers in the northern Bengal region, the traffic movements on National High 10 have been thrown out...
Sycamore Gap tree trunk section back home a year on
A 7ft (2m) section of the illegally felled tree is on display in Northumberland from Saturday.
'Overwhelming' devastation
UPDATE: 10:05 a.m. The remnants of Hurricane Helene dissipated Saturday but millions remain without power across the Southeast and officials warned that record-breaking river flooding is ongoing in parts of southern Appalachia.
'Doc told me "these things happen" when bungled surgery left my child brain damaged'
The toddler was starved of oxygen during a "routine" operation at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. It has taken 12 years for a £20 million payout to secure their care for life
Most dog bite cases are reported from outside Visakhapatnam, says GVMC Chief Veterinary Officer
Increasing dog bite cases in Visakhapatnam prompt government action, with focus on rabies prevention and infrastructure improvements for control.
Newbuild estate next door is making our lives HELL
EXCLUSIVE: Furious residents in Glen Parva, Leicestershire say their lives are being blighted by constant vibrations, noise and dust from builders preparing an old landfill site for 165 new homes
No end in sight to open dumping of waste in Erode city
Erode Corporation struggles to stop open waste dumping despite warnings, residents call for CCTV cameras and heavy fines.
Dozens dead and millions without power after Helene's deadly march across southeastern US
Hurricane Helene caused dozens of deaths and billions of dollars of destruction across a wide swath of the southeastern U.S. as it raced through, and more than 3 million customers went into the weekend without any power and for some a continued threat of floods.
Observations explore the nature of transitional millisecond pulsar PSR J1023+0038
Using the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC), astronomers from Italy and Spain have carried out high-temporal-resolution optical spectroscopic observations of a transitional millisecond pulsar designated ...
Tiruchi Corporation floats tender for the Phase I of new link road between Panjapur and Kudamuriti
The Tiruchi City Corporation has called for tenders for Phase I of the 10-km link road from Panjapur to Kudamuriti river
Chennai Metrowater initiates steps to improve production capacity in Minjur desalination plant
Chennai Metrowater addresses water shortage by boosting production at Minjur desalination plant and improving distribution network.
At least nine dead, 48 missing after boat with migrants onboard capsizes off Spain's Canary Islands
The rescue services stated that initiated the rescue process soon after getting an alert. Out of a total of 84 people, 27 have been rescued so far while nine have died. The remaining 48 were still missing.
Treasure trove of Harley Davidsons 'buried' in Devon
Legend has it hundreds of iconic bikes were left behind
Focus on prevention of diseases, CM tells doctors
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pledges to enhance public healthcare facilities at MMCRI, emphasizing quality care for all patients.
MMC authorities remove medical students halfway through CME programme on LGBTQIA+
Madurai Medical College students removed from LGBTQIA+ awareness program due to non-medical professionals' presence.
District Development Committee meet held in Thiruvananthapuram
Progress of the various development projects in the district was assessed in the meeting
Boris: I'm now convinced that Covid WAS made in a Chinese lab
In the latest revelation from his memoir, Boris Johnson abandons his initial assertion when he was PM that more than seven million people died worldwide because the virus 'jumped species'.
BORIS JOHNSON: It saved lives, but now I'm not sure lockdown works
As therapies go, lockdown was ­devastating. In our preliminary discussions about these types of intervention...
An 'abomination' of a sub – and the boss convinced Titan was safe
A damning picture emerges from a public hearing into the failure of Oceangate’s Titan submersible.
Student raises huge £6,000 in memory of friend by cycling the entire length of Norway
In memory of his friend Tom Love, Ed Watson biked the entire length of Norway in just over a month. The Bristol uni student raised £6k for The Tom Love Trust, which was set up to raise money for deprived areas of the UK and Africa
Too little too late, say Zacharia Colony residents
Zacharia Colony residents expect GCC to carry out intense desilting of the stormwater drain on Fourth Street, and also reduce the height of this street through a proper milling exercise
New study reveals five genetically-distinct population of Asian elephants in India
The existence of five genetically-distinct populations of Asian elephants in India, more than previously thought, has been revealed in a recent study published in Current Biology.
Quadriplegic social activist to drive around the world
Differently abled activist Prajith Jayapal plans a world tour to study facilities for disabled individuals in 88 countries.
A mission of compassion born out of loss
Their beloved daughter’s life and dream of serving the community with compassion as a medical doctor were tragically cut short when a patient fatally stabbed her. More than a year after Vandana Das, a house surgeon at Kottarakara government taluk hospital, was killed, her parents — K.G. Mohandas and T. Vasanthakumari — have set up a medical clinic at Thrikkunnappuzha in Alappuzha as a tribute to her. Driven by a desire to keep her aspirations alive and continue her mission of helping others, the family built Dr. Vandana Das Memorial Clinic with the primary goal of serving the poor in this relatively backward coastal region.
Bionic MP Craig Mackinlay who lost his limbs to sepsis hits the gym
'Bionic MP', Craig Mackinley, who lost his limbs to sepsis has posted a video of himself exercising in a gym one year after he was hospitalised with the life-threatening condition. 
NASA’s Hubble Makes Wild Discovery Of Black Hole Jets That Blow-Up Stars
The group of astronomers are confounded and say the discovery means something is missing from our understanding of black holes.
A 20-year struggle for environmental justice—and a public park—in one California city
Just up the road from Oakland and Berkeley, the city of Richmond is a minority and low-income community of 115,500 people—mainly Latino, Black and Asian American—with a major Chevron refinery whose ...
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