As suspected drone sightings over the eastern U.S. including New Jersey continue to captivate many, the federal government’s authority to track and disable unmanned aircraft deemed threatening is set to expire after Friday and a temporary spending bill before Congress that would extend that power is now in question. Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration on…
LONDON — Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union’s intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up to products from tech rivals. The 27-nation EU’s executive Commission is drawing up “interoperability” guidelines for Apple under its…
For many of us, mornings feel incomplete without a warm, comforting cup of tea. It’s soothing, delicious, and often a ritual we hold dear. However, the caffeine in tea has raised several concerns about its impact on health and dependency, which leads many people to avoid it altogether. While an excess of anything can be…
Some days ago, a LinkedIn post by Bombay Shaving Company’s CEO Shantanu Deshpande went viral on social media. In it, he discusses various factors that he believes in contributing to a decline in healthy diets in India. “We are suffering from the biggest epidemic of poor nutrition and unhealthy processed and ultra-processed food which is…
If you’ve noticed yellowish eruptions or growths around your eyelids, don’t ignore them. These are called xanthelasmas, and while they may seem harmless or just a cosmetic concern, they could be signalling something more serious – high cholesterol levels. Xanthelasmas are soft, yellowish deposits that form under the skin around the eyes, typically on the…
Winter. The season of fluffy blankets, oversized sweaters, and endless chai sessions. It’s also the time when everything-from your hands to your food – turns ice-cold faster than you’d like. And let’s be real: nothing kills the vibe of winter comfort more than lukewarm soup or cold parathas. Whether it’s a packed lunch or a…
Detroit — China will soon see a massive expansion of electric vehicle battery swapping, as global battery maker CATL said Wednesday it is investing heavily in stations there next year. Battery swapping is not new — but it’s had a challenging journey. Adoption of electric vehicles has varied in regions across the globe over the…
WASHINGTON — The Commerce Department’s efforts to curb China’s and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to manufacture advanced weapons, according to a report published Wednesday by the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. The Biden administration imposed export controls to limit the…
Vegetarians consuming plant-based alternatives to meat — suggested as one of the means to lower the environmental impact of meat consumption — could have a 42 per cent increased risk of depression compared to vegetarians who refrain from them, according to a study. Published in the journal Food Frontiers, the study also found higher blood…
Cheese. It’s creamy, gooey, and oh-so-versatile, making it a favourite for so many. Whether it’s on top of a pizza or in a sandwich, its rich taste and texture have earned it a spot in kitchens around the world. In India, the cheese aisle is loaded with options – from soft paneer to sharp cheddar…
