Islamabad [Pakistan], January 5 (ANI): An accountability court in Rawalpindi on Thursday deferred the indictment of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana reference till January 6, Pakistan-based Geo News r…
While Bill Ackman Takes Aim At Harvard President Over Plagiarism, His Celebrity Academic Wife Faces Scrutiny For Dissertation Controversy: Report
In a surprising twist, billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has come forward with strong criticism of academic plagiarism. This comes despite his celebrity academic wife, Neri Oxman, facing similar allegations. What Happened: Ackman is advocating…
Tokyo stocks rise in morning as weaker yen spurs buying of exporters
Tokyo stocks rose Friday morning on the buying of exporter issues as the yen weakened against the U.S. dollar after stronger-than-expected U.S. labor market data reduced expectations of early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The 225-issue Nik…
An MVP repeat for Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey’s All-Star debut and more 2024 Sixers resolutions
PHILADELPHIA — Nico Batum greeted Tuesday’s post-shootaround media scrum with a “happy new year,” then downplayed the actual significance of the calendar flipping during the middle of the NBA season. “Nothing changes,” the 76ers’ veteran forward said. …
Chicago COVID-19 risk rises to ‘medium’ as hospital admissions increase
CHICAGO — Chicago’s COVID-19 risk level has risen from “low” to “medium” for the first time since last January. The heightened warning, spurred by a jump in hospitalizations, shows the virus’s spread “is creeping up,” said Dr. Alex Sloboda, medical dir…
Tuna fetches 114 million yen at New Year auction in Tokyo
A bluefin tuna fetched 114.24 million yen ($789,000) on Friday at the New Year’s auction at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market, the fourth highest price since record-keeping began in 1999. The 238-kilogram fish, caught off the coast of Oma in Aomori Prefecture…
“More than 20,000 people will benefit”: Harsh Sanghavi on launch of 201 buses in Gujarat
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], January 05 (ANI): After the launch of 201 buses in Gujarat, state Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Thursday said that more than 20,000 people would benefit from the buses. Speaking to reporters, the Gujarat Home Minister s…
Australia scores 199/4 against Pakistan at end of first session in Sydney (Day 03, Lunch)
Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Marnus Labuschagne’s 60-run knock powered Australia to 199/4 against Pakistan after the end of the first session on day three at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. At lunch, the hosts stand at 199/4 and trail by 114 r…
‘Making him so very nervous’: Trump posts flood of late-night notes about E. Jean Carroll
Some might say E. Jean Carroll is living rent-free in ex-president Donald Trump’s head. Trump on Thursday morning made waves with more than 30 Truth Social posts aimed at Carroll, who successfully sued him for defamation and sexual battery last year an…
‘Making him so very nervous’: Trump posts flood of late-night notes about E. Jean Carroll
Some might say E. Jean Carroll is living rent-free in ex-president Donald Trump’s head. Trump on Thursday morning made waves with more than 30 Truth Social posts aimed at Carroll, who successfully sued him for defamation and sexual battery last year an…