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Why Gen Zers are becoming 'sus' about getting college degrees

1 month ago

A recent survey by ResumeGenius, which polled 1,000 full-time Gen Z workers across the US, shows that young adults have second thoughts about getting college degrees. While every one in four Gen Zers admitted they regret getting degrees, others wish they had picked a more lucrative field. So, what's fuelling Gen Z's ick towards colleges?

What the flush? Microsoft wants to buy human waste. Here’s why

1 month ago

Tech giant Microsoft has signed a deal to buy 4.9 million metric tonnes of organic waste, which includes human waste, manure, food scraps, agricultural residue, and paper sludge. The deal with Vaulted Deep will begin in 2026 and run for 12 years. Notably, this company collects a mix of human and agricultural waste, known as ‘bioslurry’, and injects it far below the Earth’s surface

Scotch, cars, chocolates and more: What will become cheaper as India-UK sign FTA?

1 month ago

India and the UK signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday, as PM Narendra Modi met his British counterpart Keir Starmer in London. Under the landmark deal, the UK will eliminate duties on several Indian imports, including textiles, leather, gems and jewellery and machinery. For Indians, Scotch whisky, British cars, and chocolates will become cheaper

Was Hillary Clinton on tranquilisers during the 2016 campaign? What is the truth?

1 month ago

A newly declassified intelligence report, unveiled by Tulsi Gabbard, alleges that Hillary Clinton was using heavy tranquilisers and suffering emotional instability during the 2016 campaign. With claims of withheld Russian intel and internal Democratic concerns over her health, the report brings into question possible cover-ups during the elections

Air India crash victims’ families given wrong bodies: How could this have happened?

1 month ago

It’s a double trauma for the families who lost their loved ones in the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. Over a month after the tragedy, it has been discovered that two families in Britain have been handed over the wrong remains. Their lawyer has described it as ‘appalling’ and called for a serious probe. But how could such a mistake occur?

Why Karnataka High Court halted the deportation of the Russian woman found in Gokarna cave

1 month ago

The Karnataka High Court halted the deportation of Nina Kutina, the Russian woman who was found living in a cave near Gokarna with her two young daughters. The court said that such a move could potentially 'endanger the children and their welfare'. The 40-year-old woman, who overstayed her visa for years, says she sought 'spiritual solitude' in the 'big, beautiful cave'

‘Baron of Westarctica’: How a UP man ran fake embassy from a Ghaziabad bungalow for 7 years

1 month ago

Harshvardhan Jain was arrested on Tuesday by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) for operating a fake ‘Westarctica’ embassy out of a rented house in Ghaziabad’s Kavi Nagar. He posed as a ‘Baron’ representing Westarctica, a self-declared micronation claiming land in Antarctica and founded by a former US Navy officer. During the raid, officials recovered luxury cars with diplomatic plates, stamps from 34 countries, Rs 44 lakh in cash, and more

‘Brigitte is in fact a man’: Who is Candace Owens, the American influencer being sued by Macrons?

1 month ago

France’s President Emmanuel Macron and wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a lawsuit against American right-wing influencer Candace Owens. The legal action comes after the famous social media personality has repeatedly claimed that the French First Lady was born a biological male and has even released a video series titled ‘Becoming Brigitte’

History Today: How Twitter became X under Elon Musk

1 month ago

One of the most important moments in the history of social media took place on July 24, 2023, when Twitter was replaced by X. With this, the iconic blue bird was also replaced by the black and white X symbol after entrepreneur Elon Musk acquired the social media platform in 2022

FirstUp: India-UK to sign historic free trade agreement and other top news today

1 month ago

India and the United Kingdom are set to sign a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Britain. Sectors likely to benefit include textiles, garments, and the gems and jewellery industry. Meanwhile, India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens starting today

Gaza has been starving for months. So why hasn’t a famine been declared?

1 month ago

Nearly all the 2 million Palestinians in the Gaza strip depend on outside aid. Local food production was extremely limited prior the Israeli offensive. It has since been completely eradicated. The UN says Gaza’s hunger crisis has reached ‘new and astonishing levels of desperation’. So why hasn’t a famine been declared?

Ghaziabad fake embassy scandal: Westarctica and the world of micronations

1 month ago

A 45-year-old man in Ghaziabad was pulling off a unique scam by pretending to be the ‘ambassador’ of Westarctica, an unrecognised micronation in Antarctica. A raid by the Uttar Pradesh Police at the house he claimed was the official embassy busted his con. The case has put the spotlight on micronations. What are they?

Gen Z is divided on dating and love. Is politics to blame?

1 month ago

Data from elections in several countries shows that women aged 18-29 are becoming significantly more liberal, while young men are leaning more conservative. And a recent 30-country study found Generation Z more divided than other generations on key questions around gender equality. Is politics the root cause of these problems surrounding dating and love?

Why Bryan Johnson, who spends Rs 17 crore to stay young, wants to shut anti-ageing firm

1 month ago

Reverse-ageing enthusiast Bryan Johnson is known for his rigorous attempts to slow down ageing. In 2021, he launched Project Blueprint, a personal anti-ageing programme that costs $2 million (over Rs 17 crore) annually. However, he has now said he may shut it down or sell the anti-ageing company. He says that managing it while staying true to his personal beliefs has become overwhelming

The story of Tejas Mk-1A that will replace IAF's MiG-21s set to phase out in September

1 month ago

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is ready to bid adieu to its MiG-21 fighter jets after over 60 years of service. The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark-1A aircraft will replace the ageing planes. Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the new version of Tejas is an indigenous 4.5 generation, multi-role combat aircraft powered by the American GE F404 engine

Steve Jobs' youngest daughter is set to tie the knot with an Olympian. Who is Eve Jobs?

1 month ago

Eve Jobs, the youngest daughter of Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs and businesswoman Lauren Powell, is set to marry British Olympian Harry Charles in a lavish multi-million dollar wedding later this week. The wedding has a star-studded guest list that includes former US Vice President Kamala Harris, Microsoft heiresses Jennifer and Phoebe Gates, and Princess Beatrice. Music icon Elton John will also perform at their wedding

Why are Ukrainians protesting against Volodymyr Zelenskyy?

1 month ago

On Tuesday (July 22), thousands of people gathered for anti-government protests across Ukraine. This includes hundreds in the capital Kyiv as well as Lviv and Dnipro. The demonstrations started after Ukraine’s parliament passed a bill that gives the president more oversight over two anti-corruption bodies

With garbage everywhere, Gurugram stinks: What's going on?

1 month ago

Gurugram is facing a full-blown waste crisis with garbage piling up across neighbourhoods of the high-tech city. The problem arises as migrant workers, many of whom work as waste collectors and house helpers, have stopped showing up for work due to frequent police verifications. This exodus has left residents to fend for themselves

Were Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump friends? After birthday card, now wedding photo haunts Potus

1 month ago

Disgraced American financier Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump once had the same social circle. Now, new images from the US president’s 1993 wedding to Marla Maples proves that they were not just acquaintances. These new visuals emerge just a week after a news report stated that the American leader had sent the financier a racy card for his 50th birthday

Kerala wants to ‘euthanise’ sick stray dogs. How grave is India’s canine problem?

1 month ago

Kerala has planned to ‘euthanise’ seriously ill stray dogs as cases of attacks by the animals rise. The stray dog menace is plaguing India, with the Centre recently telling the Lok Sabha that over 37 lakh cases of dog bites were reported last year and suspected casualties from rabies stood at 54. Despite laws, why is the country unable to tackle the issue?

Did China-linked hackers access US nuclear secrets through Microsoft?

1 month ago

A critical flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint software allowed China-linked hackers to breach dozens of systems worldwide, including US federal agencies and the nuclear weapons agency. Though no classified data has been confirmed stolen, the breach has put into the spotlight Microsoft’s security practices and Beijing’s alleged cyber-espionage efforts

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