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Trump administration task force to consider declassifying COVID-19 origins materials
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new government task force will consider big changes to America’s intelligence community and examine whether material about the origins of COVID-19 and other topics of public interest should be declassified, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said. Known as the …
COVID made shortages of doctors and nurses even worse. Rural hospitals still struggle
Even by rural hospital standards, Keokuk County Hospital in Sigourney, Iowa, is small. The 14-bed hospital, in the southeastern part of the state, doesn't do surgeries or deliver babies. The small 24-hour emergency room is overseen by two full-time doctors. This story was produced in partnership with …
CIA assesses lab leak most plausible source of Covid-19, though with low confidence
CNN — The CIA now assesses the virus that causes Covid-19 more likely originated from an accidental lab leak in China, rather than occurring naturally, according to a statement from the agency Saturday, just days after Director John Ratcliffe took the reins. The agency has for years said it did not …
Dr. Leana Wen says for bird flu, "we should have learned our lesson from COVID" in testing
Dr. Leana Wen said Sunday that the lack of testing for bird flu doesn't mean that the virus isn't alive in humans, and that she feels the federal …
Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you
With the flu season getting underway, and COVID-19 still circulating, if you get sick you might wonder: 'Which virus got me this time?' Until now, sick people who wanted to get tested had to crawl out of bed and sit in a waiting room surrounded by other coughing, sneezing people. "You may have a …
Do the Covid vaccines provide long-lasting protection?
The CDC is recommending that older adults get a second Covid shot in the spring. How durable are the vaccines? In October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that high-risk adults get a second updated Covid vaccine to bolster their protection against the virus. The agency now …
C.D.C. Expands Covid Vaccine Recommendations
The agency endorsed additional doses for people at high risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday expanded its Covid vaccine recommendations, urging some people to get additional doses of the updated shots. The agency said that people 65 and older and those who are moderately …
Getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy protects newborns from hospitalization
Nearly 90% of babies who had to be hospitalized for COVID-19 had mothers who didn’t get the vaccine during pregnancy, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Babies too young to be vaccinated had the highest COVID hospitalization rate of any age group except people …
The US is mailing Americans COVID tests again. Here's how to get them
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans can once again order COVID-19 tests, without being charged, sent straight to their homes. The U.S. government reopened the program on Thursday, allowing any household to order up to four at-home COVID nasal swab kits through the website, covidtests.gov. The tests will …
New research points to raccoon dogs in Wuhan market as pandemic trigger. It's controversial
Remember the raccoon dog? The adorable fox-like critter made headlines in the spring of 2023, when it was implicated in some preliminary research on the source of the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers had found genetic evidence that raccoon dogs, an exotic species known to be susceptible to …
DPS Indirapuram unveils high-tech AI lab with humanoid robots, Nvidia Jetson systems
The aim of the lab is to let students interact with and understand the technology behind AI-powered physical robots. Indian schools are gearing up to …
Startup Summit-25 | Healthcare industry is in need of technology intervention at all levels: experts
Healthcare industry requires technology intervention at all levels — from patient care to maintaining hospital records and even a hospital’s …
TCS Unveils India-Focused Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Suite
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday launched three strategic offerings aimed at accelerating India’s journey towards deep-tech leadership and …
Bad news for China and Pakistan as India develops 400 KG missile drone that can travel at 1,050 km/h, it’s dangerous because…
Unlike traditional artillery, the MGLD-W can hit targets from a safe distance, making it a formidable addition to modern warfare systems. Bad news for …
Wipro Launches GitHub CoE in Bengaluru to Accelerate AI-Driven Development
Wipro Limited, a global leader in technology services and consulting, on Thursday announced the launch of its GitHub Centre of Excellence (CoE) in …
New deals boost Nokia’s India sales by 75% on-year in 1Q25
NEW DELHI: Key new deals from top Indian telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) boosted Finnish telecom gear maker’s net sales in …
India IT Firms Tap AI to Fuel Sales Growth With Fewer New Staff
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Polygon and Pyse Bring Tokenized EV Fleets to Dubai, Eye India Expansion
With tokenized vehicles now live, Polygon and Pyse say India’s EV market is ripe for blockchain-powered green infrastructure. Polygon Labs is moving …
Databricks to Invest $250 Million in India, Plans 50% Workforce Expansion
Databricks has announced a US$250 million investment in India over the next three years, with a focus on advancing data and AI innovation. The …
This Indian AI Startup Proves LLMs No Longer Need Expensive GPUs
The future of running LLMs may no longer rely on expensive infrastructure or GPUs. While India works on developing its own foundational model under …
Madrid Open 2025: Ruud beats Draper, lifts maiden Masters title
Norway’s Casper Ruud won his first Masters 1000 title on Sunday, as he stormed to a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory over fifth seed Jack Draper in the Madrid …
F1 Miami GP 2025: Piastri completes hattrick of wins, Norris makes it one-two for McLaren
Oscar Piastri won the Miami Grand Prix in an utterly dominant McLaren one-two finish on Sunday to stretch his Formula One world championship lead …
F1 drivers’ parade to have driveable LEGO big build cars ahead of Miami Grand Prix 2025
The Formula One drivers’ parade will feature fully drivable and team bespoke LEGO big-build cars that will replace the usual drivers’ parade truck …
PBKS vs LSG, IPL 2025: Prabhsimran, Arshdeep secure dominant win for Punjab Kings
Red was the dominant colour on a cold night at the foothills of the Himalayas. The gorgeous HPCA stadium’s aesthetically designed pavilion-roofs were …
F1 Miami Grand Prix 2025 could be suspended due to lightning risk; FIA reveals protocol
The Formula One Miami Grand 2025 Prix is likely to be suspended due to the risk of lightning strike, the FIA announced in a press release a couple of …
Kane title curse over: English forward wins first major crown of career as Bayern seals 34th Bundesliga title
England forward Harry Kane finally ended his career-long trophy drought on Sunday after securing the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich in his …
Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea clinches 3-1 win against champion Liverpool
Chelsea clinched a comprehensive 3-1 win against Premier League champion Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Related Topics Premier League 2024-25 / …
Bayern Munich wins record-extending 34th Bundesliga title after Leverkusen draws Freiburg
Bayern Munich secured its 34th German league title on Sunday without kicking a ball after title rival Bayer Leverkusen was held to a 2-2 draw at …
Man United boss Amorim defends fielding club’s youngest-ever Premier League lineup despite defeat
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim defended making wholesale changes to field the club’s youngest-ever Premier League lineup in Sunday’s 4-3 loss at …
Naomi Osaka wins first WTA title since maternity break
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka won her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open after beating Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan 6-1, …