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The fatal blaze rocked Guatemala and highlighted widespread abuse in the government’s shelter system.A Guatemalan court has convicted six people in connection with the deaths of 41 girls at a state-funded youth shelter in 2017.On Tuesday, Judge Ingrid Cifuentes gave the former officials, who had all pleaded not guilty, sentences of between six and 25 years for charges ranging from abuse of authority to manslaughter.Two of the people convicted were ex-police officers, while the other four were ex-child protection officials.Prosecutors had sought sentences of up to 131 years for some of those on trial.The judge said she did not have…

Organ transplantation is one of modern medicine’s greatest triumphs. A miracle of 20th century medicine, organ transplants are the gold standard treatment for terminal and irreversible organ failure. Yet, in India, more than half a million lives are lost every year for lack of a suitable donor organ.This is despite the number of transplants performed every year, from 4,990 in 2013 to 18,378 in 2023. However, this number includes only 1,099 deceased organ donors after brain death. The Indian organ donation rate per million population is only 0.8, which is much lower than the highest rate of over 45 per…

Howard Lutnick, who now oversees the Census Bureau as the commerce secretary, stands behind President Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., in February before his confirmation to Trump’s cabinet. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Less than a week after President Trump said he has ordered a “new” census,” the cabinet official who oversees the Census Bureau acknowledged Tuesday that Congress, not the president, has final say over the national head count that’s used to reshape election maps and guide federal funding, NPR has exclusively learned. Speaking at a town-hall…

Fresh from a long winter break, Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath feels confident about herself after the ideal lead-up to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup set to happen in India in less than 50 days. McGrath is representing Australia A in their series against India A at home. “It’s been a really nice winter. It’s the longest time off I’ve had in a number of years, so it was nice to go tools down for a bit, get a proper reset, proper refresh. It’s been a really nice build-in to work on some things, to spend some time in Brissy…

Sennheiser launches Accentum Open true wireless earbuds in India | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sennheiser on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) launched the Accentum Open true wireless earbuds in India. The new Sennheiser’s Accentum Open earbuds follow the open-ear design language.The Sennheiser’s Accentum Open comes with an 11mm dynamic transducer that sits just outside the ear canal. “Its open-ear design is for extended use, making it ideal for everything from morning walks to video calls and casual streaming,” the company claims. The Accentum Open wireless earbuds offer Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint connectivity allowing users to switch between devices. It has dual-beamforming microphones…

Inn on Fifth The aesthetic here is chic and minimalist, with vibrant pops of color as fun accents.Club Level suite guests get access to additional perks like complimentary daily breakfast and a happy hour.The Inn on Fifth is located in the heart of Old Naples, but it’s also just blocks from the city’s famous white-sand beaches.There are three toothsome on-site restaurants here—and hotel guests get priority for same-day reservations.Travelers with kiddos can rent and have things like bassinets and cribs delivered directly to their front door. Situated on Florida’s southwestern coast, Naples, Florida, is known for its sugary, white-sand beaches…

The U.S. State Department has released its widely anticipated 2024 Human Rights Report, which has dramatically softened criticism of some countries that have been allied with President Donald Trump, while some traditional allies of Washington have been criticised for ‘erosion of freedom of speech’. 2024 Human Rights Report The 2024 Human Rights Report, which was largely completed before Trump began his second term, reportedly underwent significant revisions in the subsequent months before it was released on Tuesday. No credible reports on El Salvador One of the most notable is how the US under President Trump sees the human rights situation…

Ford announced they’re putting billions into a Kentucky automotive plant to retool it to make EVs, starting with a midsize pickup that they say will be in the $30k price range.

Violence remains widespread in Haiti, where powerful armed gangs have surged amid political and economic chaos.The United Nations has said that efforts to address widespread economic and political dysfunction and debilitating violence in Haiti are falling far short, with a UN response plan receiving the lowest funding of any in the world.In a briefing on Tuesday, coordinator Ulrika Richardson said that the UN hopes to raise more than $900m for Haiti this year, but that effort is just 9.2 percent funded.“We have tools, but the response from the international community is just not at par with the gravity on the…

A new way of getting a strong caffeine hit is gaining popularity among youngsters, and it’s raising red flags among health professionals. Caffeine pouches, which look like small teabags, are placed between the lip and gum, releasing caffeine directly into the bloodstream. They’re being promoted online by influencers as a quick energy boost for gym sessions or late-night study marathons. Because the pouches are discreet, they can be used unnoticed in classrooms, gyms, or even at home.  According to the BBC, while some users boast about “buzzing” from taking two at once, health specialists like Dr Rob van Dam from George…