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‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother missing, home declared ‘crime scene’ – National
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‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother missing, home declared ‘crime scene’ – National

The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie over the weekend is being investigated as a crime based on what authorities saw at her home, an Arizona sheriff said Monday. Speaking during a news conference, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are signs at the home indicating Nancy Guthrie did not leave on her own.“I need this community to step up and start giving us some calls,” Nanos said.Asked to explain why investigators believe it’s a crime scene, Nanos said Nancy Guthrie has limited mobility and said there were other things that indicated she did not leave on her own, but declined to further elaborate.The sheriff said Nancy Guthrie, who lived alone, was of sound mind. “This is not dementia-related. She’s as sharp as a tack. The family wants ever...
Childhood vaccines do not raise risk of epilepsy: Study
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Childhood vaccines do not raise risk of epilepsy: Study

Routine childhood vaccinations are not associated with an increased risk of epilepsy in young children, according to a new study led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  The study, published in The Journal of Pediatrics, showed that the aluminum used as vaccine adjuvants also does not increase the risk of the neurological condition. “Incident epilepsy was not associated with up-to-date vaccination status or cumulative vaccine aluminum exposure among children less than 4 years of age,” said the team, including those from the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute in Marshfield, US. The study included 2,089 children diagnosed as having epilepsy from age 1 year to less than 4 years. These were compared with 20,139 children without epilepsy based on age, sex, and health care...
Dhurandhar OTT version is same as one running in theatres since January 1
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Dhurandhar OTT version is same as one running in theatres since January 1

Within hours of dropping on Netflix on January 30, Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster Dhurandhar (2025) became a topic of discussion. Viewers noted that the OTT version of filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s action thriller was almost 11 minutes shorter than the theatrical one that had a three-hour-34-minute runtime. Another glaring change was that several expletives were muted or beeped out.  Dhurandhar was granted an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification before its December 5 release. The fresh edits in the OTT version have left many questioning the need for additional sanitisation. A source close to Netflix India said, “Netflix has exhibited the film exactly as it was provided by the studio. The platform does not re-edit certified feature films,” said the source.  According to the...
Why You Shouldn’t Buy a MacBook Pro Right Now
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Why You Shouldn’t Buy a MacBook Pro Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Speaking as someone who almost pulled the trigger on one this weekend, if you're planning on buying a new MacBook Pro right now, don't do it. According to inside information seen by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, new models are right around the corner. The news came in the latest edition of Gurman's Power On newsletter, a frequent and usually correct source on all things Apple. According to the reporter's sources at the company, new models of MacBook Pro are currently set to come out sometime during the macOS 26.3 release cycle, which will last from February through March. The new laptops will supposedly keep the same form factor, but will feature newer chips, likely the M5 Pro and M5 Max. That means more performance for pow...
Common parvovirus B19 can cause serious encephalitis: AIIMS Bhopal
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Common parvovirus B19 can cause serious encephalitis: AIIMS Bhopal

Commonly found viruses such as the parvovirus B19 (PVB19) can cause serious brain infections like encephalitis, said researchers from the AIIMS Bhopal on Saturday. Parvovirus B19 is a common virus with which most people come into contact at some point in their lives. In some rare cases, especially in children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems, this virus can affect the brain. The researchers analysed 14 international studies conducted over the past 30 years, involving more than 3,000 patients. The virus was found in approximately three out of every 100 patients. “The common virus called parvovirus B19 can cause serious brain disease encephalitis in some rare cases,” AIIMS Bhopal shared in a post on the social media platform X. “Encephalitis can involve high fever, ...
2026 Grammy Awards: The most eye-catching red carpet looks – National
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2026 Grammy Awards: The most eye-catching red carpet looks – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s time, music and fashion lovers: The 2026 Grammy Awards are here. Pop music’s biggest names have descended on Los Angeles to walk the red carpet, but only a select few will clinch one of the industry’s most coveted awards.Comedian Trevor Noah returned to host Sunday night’s ceremony for the sixth year in a row, and the performance list featured Justin Bieber, Lauryn Hill, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Lola Young and more, including a tribute performance to Ozzy Osbourne.Before the Grammys kick off, all eyes are on the red carpet — where this year bold fashion, big personality and flashes of political activism took centre stage. From daring gowns to sartorial st...
Health impacts due to plastics worldwide may double by 2040: Lancet study
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Health impacts due to plastics worldwide may double by 2040: Lancet study

Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the world`s plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and toxic chemicals released from production, could more than double by 2040, compared to levels in 2016, if current trends continue, according to a study. The study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal, also highlighted that the global production of plastics may not peak until beyond 2100, worsening environmental and health burdens in an already overwhelmed system. Plastic pollution and emissions released across its lifecycle are increasingly recognised for their potential impacts on human health, yet the overall scale of the impact is only beginning to be fully quantified, researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and in...
You May Be Eligible for Part of This $10.5 Million Spam Text Settlement
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You May Be Eligible for Part of This $10.5 Million Spam Text Settlement

Unsolicited texts are annoying—and even more so if they keep coming from a legitimate sender after you've opted out. If you received text spam from Kaiser Permanente, you may be eligible for a cash payout for each message. The healthcare company, which serves over 12.5 million members, recently settled a $10.5 million class action lawsuit filed over marketing text messages sent after recipients tried to opt out. The suit, filed in August 2025, claimed that Kaiser Permanente failed to honor opt-out requests. Those with a valid claim may receive up to $75 per qualifying text. Are you eligible for the Kaiser settlement? To qualify for a payout from this settlement, you must have received more than one text message from Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. within a 12-month period—between Jan. 2...
Mirzapur The Film: Shweta Tripathi, Ali Fazal and others wrap up shoot
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Mirzapur The Film: Shweta Tripathi, Ali Fazal and others wrap up shoot

The shoot for the much-anticipated film version of the blockbuster series, "Mirzapur," has finally concluded. Announcing the shoot wrap on social media, actress Shweta Tripathi shared a picture of the clapperboard with the text, "Mirzapur The Film Wrapped".  Shweta aka Golu shared another post that included the entire cast and crew posing together for a group photo. She added the text, "It`s a wrap Mirzapur The Movie." The primary crew of the film has been sharing various updates from the shoot on social media, adding to the buzz for the already hyped drama. Previously, talking about her character, Shweta said that Golu Gupta has given her a voice, strength, and an identity that she will always be grateful for. Shweta told IANS, “Golu Gupta has given me a voice, a strength, and an iden...
Chinese scientists identify key Ebola virus mutation
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Chinese scientists identify key Ebola virus mutation

Chinese researchers have unveiled a crucial mutation in the Ebola virus that significantly enhanced its infectivity during a major outbreak, providing new insights for epidemic surveillance and drug development.  The study, published in the journal Cell, focused on the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from 2018 to 2020, the second-largest in history, which caused over 3,000 infections and more than 2,000 deaths, Xinhua news agency reported. "The research tells us that during major emerging infectious disease outbreaks, real-time genomic surveillance and evolutionary analysis of the pathogen are crucial," said Professor Qian Jun from Sun Yat-sen University. "This is not only able to warn of changes in transmission risk but also to prospecti...