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A nurse carries out a test for HIV/AIDS during an event in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: AFP Meghalaya may follow Goa in making HIV/AIDS test mandatory for all before marriage, the State’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh said on Friday (July 25, 2025).She said an “alarming” overview of the HIV/AIDS scenario in the State by the Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) had led the government to consider a new law to make such a test compulsory.“We should have a set of laws like Goa to make pre-marriage HIV/AIDS test mandatory. This will benefit our communities,”…

NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., about his office’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s financial transactions — and why he is urging the U.S. attorney general to act further.

The project aims to help African food systems withstand growing climate and economic shocks [File] | Photo Credit: AP Google on Thursday unveiled a $37 million package to accelerate artificial intelligence development across Africa, pledging support for local AI research and projects ranging from crop monitoring to adapting technology for the continent’s languages.The commitment from the U.S. tech giant also included efforts to back startups in the health and education sectors.”Africa is home to some of the most important and inspiring work in AI today,” said James Manyika, a senior vice president at the company, speaking during the launch of…

The administration of US President Donald Trump will release more than $5 billion in school funding that it had frozen earlier this month, following criticism from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, Reuters reported. The money, intended for K-12 education programmes, had been withheld as part of a review announced by the White House. States say a total of $6.8 billion in funding was affected, with $1.3 billion already released last week. In a statement sent by email, Madi Biedermann, a senior official at the US Department of Education, said, “The Office of Management and Budget has completed its review ……

Tariffs chaos is continuing — but investors and some big companies are shrugging it off.

NewsFeedUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, under pressure to recognise a Palestinian state, said he would do so only as part of a wider peace deal. His Labour-led government is facing growing calls to recognise a Palestinian state after France said it will and a cross-party group of parliamentarians urged Starmer to act before it is too late.Published On 25 Jul 202525 Jul 2025

With more people embracing hybrid or work-from-home setups, the debate between standing and sitting desks has only intensified. Standing desks are often praised for improving posture and reducing back pain, but there may be deeper benefits, particularly related to blood sugar control and insulin function. The idea is that prolonged sitting can reduce the body’s ability to manage glucose efficiently, increasing the risk of insulin resistance over time. Even low-level activity, like standing or light movement, may help muscles use glucose more effectively.  But how much of a difference does it really make? Certified diabetes educator Kanikka Malhotra tells indianexpress.com,…

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba, left, and forward Lionel Messi. File | Photo Credit: AP Lionel Messi has been suspended for one game after sitting out the MLS All-Star Game without prior approval, the league said on Friday (July 25, 2025).The Inter Miami forward and his teammate, Jordi Alba, did not compete on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) despite not being injured, even though they were included in the All-Star roster.”Per league rules, any player who does not participate in the All-Star Game without prior approval from the league is ineligible to compete in their club’s next match,” MLS said in…

In today’s digital age, where advertisers and online platforms are trying to monetise on your browsing and spending habits, protecting your online privacy is more important than ever. Whether you are browsing the web, accessing the internet from a public network or trying to watch geo-restricted content, say from Netflix US, Virtual Private Networks, popularly known as VPNs, can help shield you from hackers and trackers.Free VPN services are often slower and sometimes less secure than their paid counterparts. Some of these paid solutions also offer a free trial or set a free monthly limit, which can be useful if…

U.S. President Donald Trump. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump accused Hamas on Friday (July 25, 2025) of not wanting to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza as Israel said it would explore “alternative options” to rescue hostages after negotiations collapsed.An Israeli official meanwhile told AFP air drops of aid would resume soon over the Gaza Strip, where aid groups warned of surging numbers of malnourished children after more than 21 months of war.After U.S. and Israeli negotiators quit indirect talks with Hamas in Qatar, Mr. Trump said that “it was was too bad. Hamas didn’t really want…