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People can spread bird flu to their cats, US study suggests

A study published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that people can transmit bird flu to their domestic cats, with fatal consequences. Two household case studies from Michigan in May 2024 were published in the agencys Morbidity and Mortality Weekly...

A great hero of the world is now a guiding light for Bangladesh

He is among the worlds most influential figures, dedicated to addressing global crises. A messenger of peace and an extraordinary individual, he leads a remarkably simple life. Widely regarded as one of the most intelligent and peaceful minds of our time, he remains restrained and modest. The world...

Stampede at India’s ‘Maha Kumbh’ festival leaves several dead, dozens injured

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, claimed more than seven lives and injured around 10 others on Wednesday as millions gathered for a holy dip on the festivals most auspicious day, reports Reuters. Drone footage captured enormous pre-dawn crowds at the confluence of the...

Over half of Gen Z in UK favor a dictatorship

A new survey suggests a growing inclination among Generation Z towards authoritarian leadership, sparking concerns over democracys future. The findings, part of Channel 4s Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust report, will be unveiled at a Royal Television Society event, reads an Independent (UK) report....

‘New PPP’ emerging with fresh faces and policies: Qureshi

Shah Mahmood Qureshi, vice chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), penned a handwritten letter from Kot Lakhpat jail on Monday, asserting that a transformed Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is taking shape, marked by a shift from the Bhutto legacy to the Zardari-led era, reads a DAWN report....

Study finds higher fluoride levels linked to lower IQs in children

Fluoride is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders and thyroid disease, RFK wrote in a post on X in November. A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics on Jan. 6 found another correlation between fluoride exposure and...

Sanctions enacted against Iranian-Russian interference in US elections

The United States has imposed sanctions on individuals and organizations linked to Iranian and Russian interference in the 2024 general election. The action of Tuesday (Washington local time) targets efforts to undermine democratic institutions and sow sociopolitical discord. Among those...

AI could secretly influence decisions in new 'Intention economy'

Researchers from the University of Cambridge warned in a paper published Monday that conversational AI tools could soon secretly affect users decisions in a new commercial area known as the intention economy. The research argues the potentially lucrative yet troubling marketplace emerging for...

Rohingya migration exceeds one million

The ongoing conflict in Myanmar has triggered a significant increase in the number of Rohingyas crossing into Bangladesh. The government has reported that approximately 80,000 Rohingyas have entered the country, though independent estimates, including those from private organizations, suggest the...

Turkiye singer Serdar Ortac faces trial for promoting illegal betting ads

The trial of renowned singer Serdar Ortac for allegedly promoting illegal betting advertisements began on Tuesday at the 25th Criminal Court of First Instance in Istanbuls Caglayan Justice Palace. Prominent entertainer Mehmet Ali Erbil, named as a witness, is also involved in the case, reads a...

Bird flu fatal for most pregnant women: Australian study

Contracting bird flu is fatal for a vast majority of pregnant women, an Australian research has said. The research, which was published on Friday by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) in Melbourne, systematically reviewed over 1,500 research papers and examined 30 reported cases of...

Assuming control of properties valued at Tk 30,000 crore

Simeen Rahman, the eldest daughter of industrialist Latifur Rahman, has been accused of seizing control of Transcom Groupthe parent company of The Daily Prothom Alo and The Daily Starusing forged documents and falsified signatures to exclude her siblings from their rightful inheritance. Her...

Respiratory illness season intensifies, children at risk

Despite a relatively slow start to respiratory disease season, low vaccination rates threaten that trend and the rapid rise of some illnesses is already putting children at increased risk. Overall, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts that this season could be similar or...

BBC reveals list of 100 inspiring, influential women for 2024

The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2024. Among them are stranded astronaut Sunita Williams, rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot, actress Sharon Stone, Olympic athletes Rebeca Andrade and Allyson Felix, singer Raye, Nobel Peace Prize laureate...

WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up

The World Health Organization urged countries to step up surveillance for bird flu after the first case was detected in a child in the United States. A small but growing number of H5N1 avian influenza infections have been detected in humans around the world in recent years, WHO epidemic and...