Just 7% of our DNA is unique to modern humans,
WASHINGTON: What makes humans unique? Scientists have taken another step toward solving an enduring mystery with a new tool that may allow for more precise comparisons between the DNA of modern humans and that of our extinct ancestors. Just 7% of our genome is uniquely shared with other humans, and not shared by other early…
Indians turning to Canada due to outdated immigration policies, US
MUMBAI: “Highly-skilled foreign nationals, including international students, are choosing Canada over America,” said Stuart Anderson, executive director of National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP). “This has happened in response to how difficult it is to work in the United States in H-1B status or gain permanent residence, and the comparative ease of international students and…
US overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year
NEW YORK: Overdose deaths soared to a record 93,000 last year in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the US government reported Wednesday. That estimate far eclipses the high of about 72,000 drug overdose deaths reached the previous year and amounts to a 29% increase. “This is a staggering loss of human life,” said Brandon…
Joe Biden hits accelerator on historic US infrastructure spending bid
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is set to make a rare visit to Congress Wednesday to bolster his Democratic party in a historic, high-wire bid to transform the United States with trillions of dollars in infrastructure spending. Biden, 78, is due to lunch with Senate Democrats and, when he returns to the White House, meet with…
Rodrigo de Pol transferred to Atletico Madrid
Rodrigo de Pol, the current Udinese fudballer, has today signed a five-match contract with Atletico Madrid. “I’m moving up to the ranks of the Spanish champions and I know it’s a big responsibility. This is a big step in my career”, said De Pol. He played for the Argentine national team at the recently concluded America’s Cup, where his team triumphed…
US, French Defence chiefs agree to increase cooperation on special
WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his French counterpart Florence Parly signed an agreement to increase cooperation in the area of special operations, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said in a statement. “Secretary Austin and Minister Parly concluded their meeting with a signing ceremony of the US-France Roadmap for Increased Cooperation in the Area…
Honoured to accept nomination to serve as US ambassador to
WASHINGTON: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, nominated by US President Joe Biden as the country’s ambassador to India, has said that he is honoured to accept the nomination and will bring the same energy, commitment and love with which he served the sprawling city to his new role in the world’s largest democracy. If confirmed…
Afghans have to rebuild their nation on their own, not
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) made it clear that rebuilding Afghanistan was not the responsibility of the US and urged Afghan leaders to gather together to drive the country towards a better future. President Biden also stated that the US military mission will continue till the end of August and American’s objectives…
Biden fires Trump-appointed head of Social Security agency
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden has fired the commissioner of Social Security after the official refused to resign, and Biden accepted the deputy commissioner’s resignation, the White House said. Biden asked commissioner Andrew Saul to resign, and his employment was terminated Friday after he refused the Democratic president’s request, a White House official said. Deputy Commissioner…
Scientists find new drug targets to treat coronavirus, fight a
Washington: Scientists have identified a novel target for a drug that can treat the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, and also help tackle a future coronavirus pandemic. The researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the US noted that scientists should prepare for a possible next coronavirus pandemic. “God forbid we need this,…