Oil prices edged lower on Thursday after a volatile session, as investors assessed the latest US-Iran strikes and their impact on oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude stood at $95.33 a barrel, down 30 cents or 0.31% while WTI or West Texas Intermediate was trading at $90.88 a barrel, down 13 cents or…
Jazz icon Cassandra Wilson passes away at 70 in Jackson. (Instagram) Cassandra Wilson, a renowned jazz singer who had won Grammys for her contributions to the music industry, has passed away. She was 70 years old at the time of her passing. She is remembered for her soulful vocals and for pioneering the jazz genre….
For a developing frog embryo, gravity is more than the force that keeps it on the ground. It can provide a reference for how the egg is oriented as development begins, helping establish the direction in which the embryo will form. Nasa wanted to find out what would happen if that reference disappeared. During a…
This day highlights the importance of delivering quality results that benefit everyone. Individuals are motivated to address their weaknesses and make stronger decisions. Emphasizing improvement over unnecessary expansion can lead to enhancements in financial, professional, and personal realms. By concentrating on the weakest components and eliminating superfluous details, individuals can expect better outcomes. This day…
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has defended the major changes made to Pakistan’s Test squad during the ongoing England series, saying the decisions were “essential”.Pakistan made sweeping changes before the third and final Test against England, scheduled to begin on September 9.The move came after Pakistan lost the first two Tests heavily, with…
Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, celebrates winning a match against Polina Iatcenko, of Russia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Aryna Sabalenka made a huge statement at the US Open, cruising into the third round with a dominant 6-1, 6-1 win over…
India’s auto industry is warning that its next big vulnerability may not be vehicle production, but dependence on imported high-value technologies New Delhi: India’s auto industry is warning that its next big vulnerability may not be vehicle production, but dependence on imported high-value technologies, with the chiefs of Hyundai Motor India and Maruti Suzuki calling…
‘I’m Game’ advance booking day Dulquer Salmaan is returning to Malayalam cinema with ‘I’m Game’, and the film has already recorded a notable figure through advance sales. The Nahas Hidayath directorial has reportedly collected Rs 2.76 crore from its opening-day bookings.According to a report published by Track Bollywood, around 1.59 lakh tickets have been sold…
A fungus infecting goldenrod soldier beetles can alter their behaviour before death and cause changes to their bodies afterwards. Researchers investigating Eryniopsis lampyridarum found infected Chauliognathus pensylvanicus beetles clamped their mandibles tightly onto flower heads shortly before dying. Between 15 and 22 hours after death, the fungus caused the beetles to raise their hardened forewings…
Galatians 6:9 reminds us to remain steadfast, even when we can’t yet see the fruits of our labor. Just because we don’t witness immediate success, it doesn’t mean that our hard work is in vain. True growth often takes place in silence before it manifests. The phrase ‘due season’ reveals that some successes arrive at…
Canada’s La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) has bought a 24% stake in Brookfield-backed Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust MUMBAI: Canada’s La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) has bought a 24% stake in Brookfield-backed Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust for about Rs 12,100 crore ($1.3 billion). Brookfield and its entities will remain the largest shareholder in the company with a 37%…
Days after news first broke about actor Tim Curry’s sudden demise at age 80, new reports have confirmed his cause of death.Curry, who shot to fame with the success of the campy horror movie stage spoof ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ and its screen version, passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Now, TMZ has confirmed…
