Ukraine says its counteroffensive ‘advancing confidently,’ Russia denies gains – National

by
Ukraine says its counteroffensive ‘advancing confidently,’ Russia denies gains – National

Ukraine’s military on Tuesday reported advances and robust defence along the front lines of its 18-month old war with Russia, with Moscow acknowledging “tension” in the southern sector but dismissing Kyiv’s campaign as unsuccessful. Ukraine launched a counter offensive in June to reclaim territory seized by Russia, but has struggled to break through entrenched Russian lines and has faced growing … Read more

Deciphering the ‘highway code’ of our cells

by
Deciphering the ‘highway code’ of our cells

Cancers, degenerative diseases: deregulation of our cells’ internal communication pathways is at the root of many conditions. Microtubules — microscopic protein filaments — play a crucial role in controlling these exchanges. However, their mechanisms remain poorly understood. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has identified a new mechanism, involving two proteins, that governs … Read more

rbi: RBI firmly focused to bring down inflation to 4%

by
rbi: RBI firmly focused to bring down inflation to 4%

Monetary policy measures are taken with future projections of inflation and growth rather than data of the past, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said, highlighting that recent inflation numbers would weigh less than what it expects to be in the medium term. “As monetary policy works with long and variable lags, the forecasts … Read more

Grisly discovery at Colorado campsite of US family who wanted to ‘live off the grid’

by
Grisly discovery at Colorado campsite of US family who wanted to ‘live off the grid’

The decomposed and partially mummified bodies of three people who were recently found at a remote western Colorado campsite were two adult sisters and one woman’s 14-year-old son, Gunnison County Coroner Michael Barnes said. The dead people have been named as Christine Vance, 41; Rebecca Vance, 42, and Rebecca’s son, all from Colorado Springs. Two … Read more

The Polestar Synergy is the result of a design contest straight out of Hot Wheels

by
The Polestar Synergy is the result of a design contest straight out of Hot Wheels

Polestar is a brand that doesn’t need much design help, as its models are regularly regarded as among the most stylish and visually interesting vehicles. Even so, the Swedish automaker partnered with Hot Wheels to host a design contest that yielded more than 600 entries and a wild concept vehicle. Polestar unveiled the Synergy “electric … Read more

Joe Jonas files for divorce from Sophie Turner after 4 years of marriage, 2 daughters

by
Joe Jonas files for divorce from Sophie Turner after 4 years of marriage, 2 daughters

Joe Jonas has filed for divorce from Sophie Turner after four years of marriage and two children ByABC News September 5, 2023, 6:36 PM FILE – Joe Jonas, left, and Sophie Turner appear at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023, at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jonas has filed … Read more

Gabe Amo Wins Rhode Island Congressional Primary

by
Gabe Amo Wins Rhode Island Congressional Primary

Riding a wave of momentum in the final weeks of the campaign, Gabe Amo, a former White House official, won the special Democratic primary election for an open U.S. House seat in Rhode Island on Tuesday. His victory makes history, putting him on track to become the first Black person ever to represent Rhode Island … Read more

cbdc: CBDC to cut transaction costs, risks: RBI Dy Guv Rabi Sankar

by
cbdc: CBDC to cut transaction costs, risks: RBI Dy Guv Rabi Sankar

Cost of global payment transactions for individuals and the risks associated with them could come off considerably if the central bank digital currency (CBDC) becomes a reality, said Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor, T Rabi Sankar. “Why is the average cost of transaction for retail 6%? It is not (because of) technology, technology can … Read more

Some small U.S. towns are disbanding police forces

by
Some small U.S. towns are disbanding police forces

GOODHUE, Minn. – As Goodhue Police Chief Josh Smith struggled this summer to fill vacancies in his small department, he warned the town’s city council that unless pay and benefits improved, finding new officers would never happen. When nothing changed, Smith quit. So did his few remaining officers, leading the Minnesota town of … Read more