The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has banned university textbooks authored by women and those deemed "anti-Sharia". Around 680 books, including 140 by female authors, were removed. Eighteen subjects, six specifically concerning women's studies, are also prohibited. This follows a recent ban on fiber-optic internet and a previous restriction...
The sports-horror thriller "HIM," produced by Jordan Peele, explores themes of obsession and mentorship through the lens of football. Tyriq Withers, a former Florida State walk-on, stars as Cameron Cade, a rising quarterback. Director Justin Tipping, a former athlete, aimed for authenticity, employing extensive football training for Withers....
US CDC vaccine advisers unexpectedly delayed a vote on postponing the newborn hepatitis B vaccine until one month of age, after initially considering a change from the current practice of administering it at birth. This follows a decision to recommend against a combined measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox vaccine...
The European Union announced its 19th sanctions package against Russia, targeting Chinese entities involved in oil refining and trading. The package includes a $47.60 oil price cap, asset freezes on companies, sanctions on the shadow fleet transporting Russian oil, and a potential acceleration of the Russian LNG ban. ...
Meta's Connect 2025 demo of smart glasses suffered glitches during a live cooking demonstration. The glasses' AI skipped steps and malfunctioned due to an internal issue, not a product flaw. Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth, revealed that numerous devices in the venue simultaneously activated Live AI, overloading the system...
Noah Lyles secured his fourth World Championship 200m title, edging out Kenny Bednarek in 19.52 seconds. This victory ties Lyles with Usain Bolt's record. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden achieved the first women's 100-200 double at the World Championships. Rai Benjamin won the 400m hurdles, contributing to a strong showing...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared artificial intelligence a top priority for modernizing the country's weapons technology, particularly drone capabilities. He oversaw drone tests at the Unmanned Aeronautical Technology Complex in Pyongyang. This follows recent tests of a new solid-fuel rocket engine. While North Korea's military...
Kamala Harris' new book, "107 Days," details her 2024 presidential campaign loss to Donald Trump. The book reveals raw emotions, including Harris' disbelief and grief following the defeat. She details frustrations with President Biden's declining health and campaign, candidly admitting mistakes like a damaging "View" appearance. ...
A Taliban official rejected Donald Trump's suggestion that the US retake Bagram airbase in Afghanistan. Zakir Jalal, from the Taliban's foreign ministry, stated that any US military presence was rejected during prior negotiations. Trump's claim of a Chinese presence at the base and its strategic importance near Chinese nuclear...
Raja Jackson, son of former UFC champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, was arrested in Los Angeles on a felony charge. The arrest comes nearly a month after Jackson, 25, violently attacked pro wrestler Stuart Smith during a KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy event. Video footage shows Jackson repeatedly punching Smith,...
