26-year-old Sherika De Armas, a former Miss World contestant from Uruguay, passes away.

According to a report in the New York Post, Sherika De Armas, a former Miss World Contestant who represented Uruguay in the 2015 competition, passed away on October 13 at the age of 26 following a protracted battle with cervical cancer. Ms. De Armas had been treated with radiotherapy and chemothe...

India vs. Pakistan, World Cup 2023: Siraj scores a breakthrough for IND after roaring back from a run deficit.

On Saturday at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, the high-octane IND vs. PAK match was a high-octane contest where the Indian team won the toss and elected to bowl first. Shubman Gill has returned to replace Ishan Kishan as the opener, according to Rohit Sharma. However, India's start wa...

Bob Barker, the veteran host of 'The Price Is Right,' has passed away at the age of 99.

His silky-smooth command, mischievous sense of humor, and passion for animal welfare concerns made him a cherished fixture on television for more than 35 years. Bob Barker, the host of "The Price Is Right," has passed away. His age was 99.

Roger Neal, who represents him, state...

Ischemia Testing and the Monomorphic VT Storm: Crossed Wires

Patients with a severe form of ventricular arrhythmia who may be referred for catheter ablation are often screened first for coronary artery disease (CAD) or ischemia. Researchers conclude, based on registry data, that such testing rarely affects the subsequent management or outcomes.

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The CBS Game Show 'Superfan' Honors Artists Including Shania Twain, Kelsea Ballerini, and Pitbull

The contestants of CBS's newest game show are not required to sing, dance, cook, or draw a rabbit out of a hat. All it requires from its rivals is adoration, and masses of it.

"Superfan," which premieres on Wednesday, brings one musical act and their fans into the studio e...

Anna Netrebko, a renowned soprano, sues the Metropolitan Opera for its decision to sever ties over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Anna Netrebko, once one of the Metropolitan Opera's greatest box office draws, filed a lawsuit against the company and its general manager Peter Gelb on Friday, alleging defamation, breach of contract, and other violations in relation to the institution's decision to drop her after Russia...

In Japan, Chinese tourists will soon no longer have to take a negative Covid test.

As long as they have had at least three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, passengers from mainland China will no longer have to show proof of a negative coronavirus test done 72 hours or less before leaving. This policy move is likely to happen in early April. Kyodo News says that Japan is thinking ...

Soon, Chinese tourists will no longer be required to submit to a negative Covid test in Japan.

Passengers from mainland China will no longer need to provide documentation of a negative coronavirus test done 72 hours or less before departure, as long as they have received at least three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. This change in policy is expected to take effect in early April. According t...

The Latest and Greatest in Japanese Style

Do you count yourself among the many who admire Japanese style? If that's the case, I'm confident you'll enjoy what you read here. One of the most ubiquitous styles in history is Japanese street style. Community as a cultural focal point and a willingness to take chances are two of th...

We can beat Macron": Why women's anger is fuelling French pension protests

Unionists and left-wing parties in the French capital moved their rallies from the poorer eastern suburbs to the affluent 6th arrondissement (district) of central Paris, congregating along the fashion boulevards of the left bank. Organizers estimate that over half a million people attended (polic...

Consider the techniques for successfully integrating point-of-care testing into primary care

Point of Care testing (POCT) in primary care has become an important part of family practise over the last decade, allowing general practitioners and healthcare personnel to provide improved services to patients. POCT has become more important in basic care as a result of COVID-19. This has drama...

Microsoft: Iran unit behind Charlie Hebdo hack-and-leak operation

After the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo launched a cartoon contest mocking Iran's ruling cleric, a state-backed Iranian cyber unit responded with a hack-and-leak campaign designed to instill fear with the alleged theft of a large subscriber database, according to Microsoft security ...

French medical testing facilities are on strike over funding issues.

Since Monday, a widespread strike has been ongoing in the French medical testing centres, often known as medical "laboratories." As a form of protest against the government's decision to lower their budget in the 2023 social security finance bill, workers have announced a strike tha...

Threat from North Korea's missile testing, nuclear ambitions cited by South Korean leader

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned Tuesday that North Korea's increasing number of missile tests, its developing nuclear goals, and other provocative activities represent a major threat that might lead to a disastrous miscalculation and trigger a wider confrontation. While playing do...

A terrible masterpiece, After sun is Charlotte Wells' first film and one of the greatest of 2022

After working for 50 years, Steven Spielberg finally faced the traumatic events of his youth (and after the perpetrators of it had both passed). However, in After sun, directed by Charlotte Wells and now available on Mubi, you get the impression that you're viewing the work of a much more sea...

'We continue our revolution,' demonstrators in Iran said, dismissing reports that morality police had been 'disbanded.'

Iranian anti-regime protests occurred in September following the murder of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the infamous "morality police," despite widely publicized statements by an official implying that the contentious security unit had been abolished. According to our observers in Iran...

Tracking recent protests against China's zero-covid policy amid widespread surveillance

India Today investigates the latest surge of Covid-19 opposition in China, as authorities attempt to remove protest episodes from the social media environment.

At a news conference earlier today, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian answered questions concerning recent demo...

Germany's World Cup players covered their lips in protest against FIFA

Germany's players covered their lips for a team photo before their first World Cup match to protest FIFA's crackdown on seven nations' plans to wear armbands in protest of host nation Qatar's human rights record.

Before Wednesday's game against Japan, Germany lined u...

France has its toughest group-stage test against a strong Denmark.

France and Denmark enter Saturday's encounter as the obvious favorites to win and finish second in Group D, respectively. Les Bleus will be full of confidence after crushing Australia 4-1 in their opening encounter, immediately after Denmark drew with Tunisia - but France will be wary of comp...

ADK advertising firm claims bid manipulation for Tokyo Olympic test events

A source close to the matter said Tuesday that ADK Holdings Inc, a major Japanese advertising agency, reported to the fair trade watchdog that it participated in bid rigging for the rights to organize test events for the Tokyo Olympics.

ADK came forward after Tokyo prosecutors recently ...