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In 1903, Danish physician and scientist Niels Ryberg Finsen was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine “in recognition of his contribution to the treatment of diseases, especially lupus vulgaris, with concentrated light radiation.” Lupus vulgaris, a skin form of tuberculosis, was once treated with ultraviolet light therapy. In the late 1800s, Finsen discovered that concentrated UV light beams could inhibit bacterial growth, and he successfully used this treatment on patients. Although light therapy was widely used for a time, it eventually gave way to antibiotics. His groundbreaking work marked one of the earliest uses of a physical force…

Then-candidate Donald Trump is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being struck by a bullet during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images A Senate committee report released Sunday blames the U.S. Secret Service for a “cascade of preventable failures” that led up to the assassination attempt against then-presidential candidate Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pa., last summer. Trump was injured in the shooting when a bullet whizzed past his head, grazing his ear. Two attendees were wounded, and rally-goer and former fire chief…

Washington Sundar’s character is like his skills. The man of subtle spin and useful cameos is the ultimate backroom boy, the foot-soldier who makes vital contributions but does not always win medals.Successive coaches – Ravi Shastri, Rahul Dravid and now Gautam Gambhir – have preferred the player who can bat, bowl and do both holding his nerve in crisis situations. On the tricky Lord’s track, the England batsmen most likely to succeed were Joe Root, Jamie Smith and Ben Stokes. They had the technique and temperament to survive the lively pitch. Washington got the wickets of all three. The Bazballers…

A promise of a major announcement comes amid President Trump’s growing frustration with Russia over U.S.-backed efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

The death toll in Israel’s war on Gaza passed the grim milestone of 58,000 on Sunday as relentless attacks killed nearly 100 Palestinians since dawn. An Israeli air raid hit a bustling market in Gaza City, killing 12 people. Among the victims was prominent medical consultant Ahmad Qandil, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported. The Israeli military has not commented on the strike. Gaza’s Government Media Office also accused Israel and security contractors working at aid distribution points of intentionally attacking civilians. In a statement, it called United States-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) sites “death traps” and described the situation…

Tracking down your calorie consumption to the last bit can be very tough. Some mobile apps can help serve as your fitness diary and calorie counter, but their accuracy is still largely in doubt for most people. Let’s see how useful these apps are. “Although they’re not perfect, calorie tracking apps can be a helpful tool for managing your weight or analysing your dietary intake,” said Kanikka Malhotra, Consultant Dietitian & Diabetes Educator. First and foremost, the app’s food database must be trustworthy because inaccurate calorie counts might have a big influence on the outcomes. Then, the user’s accuracy in…

The MMU termed the reported remarks of Imran Raza Ansari “absolutely unacceptable” and “a direct attack on the foundations of Islamic unity, ethics, and mutual respect”. File | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU), comprising scholars and leaders from both Sunni and Shia sects, on Sunday (July 13, 2025) took exception to the remarks allegedly made by J&K Peoples Conference leader and Shia cleric Imran Raza Ansari against one of the companions of Prophet Muhammad.In a joint statement, the MMU, headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, said it was deeply anguished and strongly condemned deliberate provocations by Mr. Ansari. “The…

Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates after victory against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon, southwest London, on Sunday. Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images Italy’s Jannik Sinner won the Wimbledon men’s singles championship Sunday, in the first Wimbledon victory for the 23-year-old. He also became Italy’s first singles champion at the tournament. The No. 1-ranked Sinner defeated two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain three sets to one in a tough match on Centre Court of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. Alcaraz won the first set 6-4. The men’s final was…

Multiple people, including a Kentucky police trooper, were injured in a series of shootings around Lexington, the state’s governor and Kentucky State Police said on X. The state police said the sole suspect in the incident is dead and the police trooper is receiving treatment. One of the shootings took place at Richmond Road Baptist Church and emergency responders were at the scene treating multiple victims, state police said. Kentucky State Police is aware of a trooper-involved shooting incident that occurred on July 13, 2025, at 11:36 a.m. in Fayette County. The suspect shot a trooper and then fled the…

Veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao breathed his last at the age of 83 on Sunday (July 13, 2025) at his residence in Hyderabad. The actor had been unwell due to age-related issues for the past few months. A maverick with a career spanning over four decades and over 750 films, the actor left an indelible mark as a comedian, villain and a character artist.The news of this passing has sent shockwaves across the Indian film industry, with many prominent celebrities like Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, and Ravi Teja expressing their condolences.Veteran actor Chiranjeevi, in a post on X, called Kota…