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ender-affirming hormone therapy may up high BP risk
New York, April 19 (IANS) Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) was associated with blood pressure changes in both transgender men and women, according to new research.
2021-04-19
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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Sharon Osbourne plans a tell-all book on 'The Talk' controversy
Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) British television personality Sharon Osbourne, who got into a heated discussion about her friend Piers Morgan with "The Talk" host Sheryl Underwood, says she didn't sign any gagging order and is all set to write a tell-all book about what happened.
2021-04-19
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Marvel unveil first Asian superhero Shang-Chi
Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Marvel Studios have unveiled the teaser trailer and first look of their first superhero film with an Asian protagonist, "Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings". The launch happened on Monday, to mark the birthday of Canadian actor Simu Liu, who plays the title role of superhero Shang-Chi.
2021-04-19
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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New sweat sensor can alert impending Covid cytokine storm
New York, April 19 (IANS) Scientists have developed a sweat sensor that acts as an early warning system for a looming cytokine storm -- a surge of pro-inflammatory immune proteins --, which could help doctors more effectively treat patients Covid-19.
2021-04-19
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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NASA launches mini helicopter on Mars in historic feat
Washington, April 19 (IANS) In a historic feat for humankind, NASA on Monday successfully launched the first powered, controlled flight of its Ingenuity Mars Helicopter on another planet.
2021-04-19
Category: International, United States,Science/Tech
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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 141.1mn
Washington, April 19 (IANS) The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 141.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.01 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
2021-04-19
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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3 killed in US bar shooting, 1 arrested
Washington, April 19 (IANS) One person has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident at a bar in Wisconsin in the US in which three persons were killed and three injured, officials said.
2021-04-19
Category: International, United States,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Jodie Turner-Smith, Joshua Jackson are 'like mirrors for each other'
Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Actress Jodie Turner-Smith says she and her actor husband Joshua Jackson "high five all the time" over their marriage.
2021-04-19
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Scientists find 3,500 year-old honeypot from Africa
New York, April 18 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a 3,500 year-old honeypot from Africa, presenting the oldest direct evidence for honey collection in the continent.
2021-04-18
Category: International, United States,Science/Tech
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First human-monkey embryo sparks ethical debate
New York, April 18 (IANS) A joint team of US and Chinese scientists have, in breakthrough research, grown human cells in monkey embryos in a laboratory for up to 20 days. The development, which has sparked ethical debates, has implications for developing new models of human biology and disease.
2021-04-18
Category: International, United States,Science/Tech,Health/Medicine
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Experimental antiviral drug effective against Covid: Study
New York, April 18 (IANS) An experimental oral antiviral drug has shown potential in prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19 infections, say researchers.
2021-04-18
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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US embassy orders employees' families to leave Chad
Washington, April 18 (IANS) The US State Department has ordered the families of the Americembassy staff members to leave N'Djamena, the capital of Chad.
2021-04-18
Category: International, United States,Politics
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NASA's Mars helicopter to take first flight on Monday
Washington, April 18 (IANS) After a series of delays, NASA is targeting to launch the first powered, controlled flight of its Ingenuity Mars Helicopter on Monday, the US space agency said in a statement.
2021-04-18
Category: International, United States,Technology
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Chrissy Teigen, daughter Luna twin in black bikinis
Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Model Chrissy Teigen and her daughter Luna have redefined mother-daughter goals as they together while twinning in a black bikinis.
2021-04-18
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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This is how highly infectious Covid variant gets neutralised
New York, April 18 (IANS) Scientists have revealed how a highly infectious variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus binds to host but succumbs to antibodies later, a discovery that could help in the development of more potent Covid vaccines.
2021-04-18
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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NY Covid hospitalisations lowest since Nov 2020: Cuomo
New York, April 18 (IANS) Covid-19 hospitalisations in New York state has dropped to the lowest level since November 30, 2020, said Governor Andrew Cuomo.
2021-04-18
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 140.6mn
Washington, April 18 (IANS) The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 140.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
2021-04-18
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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Late Mary Wilson's unreleased music to be available soon
Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Late singer Mary Wilson left a lot of unreleased music, which will be launched soon.
2021-04-18
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Iran says 'good' progress made on nuclear talks
Vienna, April 18 (IANS) Iran's top negotiator at nuclear talks under way in Vienna said on Saturday that the discussions were on the right track and consultations would continue.
2021-04-18
Category: International, United States,Politics
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'Good' progress made at nuclear talks but issues remain: Iran
Vienna, April 17 (IANS) Iran's top negotiator at nuclear talks under way in Vienna said on Saturday that the discussions were on the right track and consultations would continue.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Alfred Molina confirms return as Doctor Octopus in new 'Spider-Man' film
Los Angeles, April 17 (IANS) Hollywood actor Alfred Molina has confirmed that he will return to the "Spider-Man" franchise after 17 years. Molina will be seen in the upcoming "Spider-Man: No Way Home", reprising his iconic role of Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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'Covid does not infect brain but still inflicts damage'
New York, April 17 (IANS) SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, likely does not directly infect the brain but can still inflict significant neurological damage, a new study suggests.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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No major trading partner manipulates currency: US Treasury
Washington, April 17 (IANS) The US Treasury Department said that no major trading partner of Washington meets the criteria as a currency manipulator, but Vietnam, Switzerland and Taiwan will be under enhanced monitoring for their currency practices.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Politics
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UNSC calls for negotiated settlement of Yemen crisis
United Nations, April 17 (IANS) The UN Security Council has called on parties to the Yemen conflict to negotiate a nationwide ceasefire and a political settlement.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Politics
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UNSC extends ban on illicit oil export from Libya
United Nations, April 17 (IANS) The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to extend the ban on the illicit export of petroleum, including crude oil and refined petroleum products from Libya, till July 30, 2022.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Wearing 2 masks doubles protection against Covid virus
New York, April 17 (IANS) Scientists now report that wearing two face coverings can nearly double the effectiveness of filtering out SARS-CoV-2-sized particles, preventing them from reaching the wearer's nose and mouth and causing Covid-19.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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Four Sikhs massacred while at work in US shooting (Ld)
New York, April 17 (IANS) Four Sikhs were massacred at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis when a former employee stormed the complex in the latest of series of mass shootings in the US, according to the Sikh Coalition.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Opinion/Commentary,Diaspora
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Scientists may detect extraterrestrial life in next 5-10 years
New York, April 17 (IANS) The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), to be launched this October, could feasibly detect ammonia around six gas dwarf planets after just a few orbits, thus detecting a potential signature of life on other planets in as little as 60 hours.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Science/Tech
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Indian-origin scientist spots genes that fight Covid infection
New York, April 17 (IANS) A team of US scientists, led by an Indian-origin researcher, has identified a set of human genes that fight SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes Covid-19.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Diaspora,Science/Tech
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WH walks back from keeping Trump's refugee cap
Washington, April 17 (IANS) The White House has walked back from keeping the current cap of 15,000 annual refugee admissions set by former President Donald Trump, hours after the decision evoked widespread backlash from Democratic lawmakers and civic groups.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Politics
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With Quad at its strongest, US-Japan pledge to work with India on free Indo-Pacific
New York, April 17 (IANS) Declaring that the Quad "has never been stronger", the US and Japan have reiterated their commitment to work with India and Australia to build a free and "thriving" Indo-Pacific where, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga warned the "security environment has become increasingly severe".
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Diplomacy
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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 139.6mn
Washington, April 17 (IANS) The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 139.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.99 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
2021-04-17
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How Hiroyuki Sanada prepared for Scorpion role in 'Mortal Kombat'
Los Angeles, April 17 (IANS) Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada, who plays Scorpion in the upcoming action thriller "Mortal Kombat", says that he did extensive research for the character once he came on board.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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SpaceX wins $2.9bn NASA contract to build moon lander
New York, April 17 (IANS) NASA has picked Elon Musk's SpaceX to develop the first commercial lander and take the next two US astronauts to the moon, the US space agency said on Friday.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Science/Tech,Technology
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Four Sikhs killed in latest US mass shooting
New York, April 17 (IANS) At least four Sikhs have been killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx company facility in Indianapolis by a 19-year-old former employee, according to the Sikh Coalition.
2021-04-17
Category: International, United States,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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World champ Coleman to miss Tokyo despite reduced ban
Frankfurt, April 16 (IANS) Men's 100 metres world champion Christian Coleman will not be allowed to compete at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics after an appeal of a ban failed on Friday.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Sports,Athletics
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Amy Walsh misses working with Michael Praed
Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Actress Amy Walsh, who shared the screen with Michael Praed in the show "Emmerdale", says she was devastated when he left the show.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Women to set new benchmarks at Tokyo Olympics
New York, April 16 (IANS) UN Women, a United Nations entity for gender equality and women's empowerment, on Friday said that the 2021 Tokyo Olympics will have close to equal representation of women and men competing for the first time in its history.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Sports,Other Sports
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Young Covid survivors not safe from reinfection: Lancet
New York, April 16 (IANS) If you are planning to avoid vaccination just because you are a Covid survivor, think twice. According to a new study, despite a prior Covid-19 infection young people can likely catch the virus again and may still transmit it to others.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,National,Health/Medicine
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8 killed in shooting at US FedEx facility (Ld)
Washington, April 16 (IANS) At least eight people were killed during a shooting incident that took place at a FedEx facility in the US city of Indianapolis, police said on Friday, adding there were multiple others who suffered serious gunshot wounds.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Biden names 2 Indian-Americans to key jobs
Washington, April 16 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has named Radhika Fox and Meera Joshi, two Indian-American women already working in his administration, to be part of a 10 member team to lead on climate and transportation matters across key agencies, the media reported.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Diaspora
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US CDC reports 5,800 Covid infections in fully vaccinated people
Washington, April 16 (IANS) About 5,800 people who have been administered Covid-19 vaccines in America have been infected by the virus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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NASA SpaceX Crew-2 set for launch on April 22
Washington, April 16 (IANS) US space agency NASA is set to launch SpaceX Crew Dragon second flight to the International Space Station on April 22, it said.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Science/Tech,Technology
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Shooting at FedEx facility in US city
Washington, April 16 (IANS) A shooting incident took place at a FedEx facility in the US city of Indianapolis, police said on Friday, adding that there were multiple people injured.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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How SolarWinds cyber-attack forced US to sanction Russia
Washington, April 16 (IANS) After launching diplomatic and financial offensives against Russian officials and businesses in retaliation for election-meddling in the US, the Joe Biden administration has highlighted the massive SolarWinds cyber-attack by the Russia-based nation-state threat actors that hit more than 250 federal agencies and several tech giants.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Technology
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Trust in J&J vax dips after pause over blood clot
Washington, April 16 (IANS) Trust in the safety of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine has plunged 15 percentage points among Americans after federal health agencies recommended a "pause" in its use following blood clot cases, according to a new poll.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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3rd vax dose likely needed within 12 months: Pfizer CEO
Washington, April 16 (IANS) Pfizer Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla said people will likely need a third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine within 12 months of getting fully inoculated.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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US weekly jobless claims lowest since pandemic onset
Washington, April 16 (IANS) Initial unemployment claims in the US have dropped to 576,000, the lowest level since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic early last year that ravaged the labour market, the Labour Department reported.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Biden calls for de-escalation after sanctioning Russia (Ld)
Washington, April 16 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has called for de-escalating the ongoing tensions with Moscow after his administration launched diplomatic and financial offensives against Russian officials and businesses in retaliation for election-meddling and hacking that compromised major federal agencies.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 138.8mn
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 138.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.98 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
2021-04-16
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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