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In response to a severe Ebola outbreak, countries worldwide are tightening travel restrictions. The US has implemented mandatory screenings for incoming passengers at Washington Dulles from areas affected by the outbreak, while Uganda has halted transportation connections with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A young man from Kerala, working in London, went viral for his street photography side hustle. He earned £10 in minutes by selling instant polaroids for £5 each before council officers intervened, informing him of the need for permits for street selling. The incident sparked debate online about following local regulations abroad.

Despite a year-long ban on tobacco and nicotine-laced gutka and paan masala in Ranchi, shops continue to sell these products covertly. Shopkeepers admit to making them available upon request, highlighting a lapse in enforcement. Residents are frustrated, calling for stricter implementation to improve public health and city hygiene. Food safety officials are conducting raids and testing seized samples.

A growing number of couples are opting for separate bedrooms, a practice dubbed "sleep divorce," to improve their rest and relationships. Data shows this arrangement leads to better sleep and can even strengthen marital bonds by reducing resentment caused by sleep deprivation and fostering intentional intimacy.

Smokeless tobacco, a cheap and accessible addiction, traps millions of Indians in poverty. Despite graphic warnings, products like gutka remain under-regulated, costing mere rupees. This article highlights the urgent need for stricter policies on affordability, availability, and appeal to combat this pervasive public health crisis.

After a year of delays and customer frustration, Trump Mobile's T1 smartphone is finally shipping to pre-order customers. Despite initial concerns over updated terms and conditions, CEO Pat O'Brien confirmed federal regulatory clearance and PTCRB certification. The T1 boasts a distinctive gold exterior with an American flag, designed with American values.

AT&T secured a one-year FCC waiver, allowing minor hardware modifications to certain foreign-made Wi-Fi routers. This decision aims to prevent broadband service disruptions for customers, acknowledging supply chain issues. The FCC emphasized that these changes won't enhance performance or alter functionality, thus not compromising national security.

In an exclusive interview, Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube clears the air on a range of issues including fleet expansion, the West Asia crisis, rising costs due to crude-oil related upheaval, availing Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme of the government, and more

Donald Trump has landed in Beijing with 17 American companies in tow, worth a combined $16.47 trillion—roughly 90% of China's entire 2025 GDP. Jensen Huang joined at the last minute, boarding Air Force One in Anchorage. Nvidia and Apple alone account for $9.7 trillion of that, while Meta sent its policy chief after Beijing blocked its $2 billion Manus deal.

PM Modi has called on citizens to adopt measures aimed at conserving foreign exchange, as the surge in oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict has intensified pressure on the rupee and strained India’s foreign exchange reserves.

On May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines suddenly announced the end of its operations after a $500 million bailout plan from the White House fell through. With years of financial hardship, rising fuel costs, and unsuccessful merger talks with JetBlue forming a trifecta of challenges, the airline's abrupt closure leaves countless passengers stranded and puts 17,000 jobs at risk.

Salesforce and Slack have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft in London, accusing the tech giant of anti-competitive behavior by bundling its Teams app with Office. This follows similar complaints in Europe and an ongoing FTC probe in the US into Microsoft's alleged market dominance. Rivals like Google also criticize Microsoft's practices, though Microsoft defends its business model.

Parents can create a serene summer nursery with a specific paint shade - a soft colour that works with natural light to keep babies calm and comfortable. Complementary shades can be used for accents but the main goal is a bright yet soothing environment for your baby's early development at home.