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Can Trump’s latest pick for surgeon general make it through confirmation? : NPR
Nicole Saphier, President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general. Theo Wargo/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Theo Wargo/Getty Images President Trump has nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor, for the role of surgeon general. It’s his third pick for this position, often called “the nation’s doctor,” responsible for promoting health and wellness to the general…
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10 Longest Superhero Movies Of All Time
Superhero movies used to be considered bad films or low-budget extravaganzas more than they were exciting blockbusters. That said, recent decades have delivered some profoundly fun superhero movies that have kickstarted and ended many franchises. Sometimes, these films get even longer in the runtime, and what audiences find is a collection of superhero films from Batman v Superman: Dawn of…
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Ukraine attacks Russia’s oil as the Iran war raises energy prices
Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities, sending up plumes of smoke that can be seen from space and bringing toxic rain to tourist destinations on the Black Sea. The attacks are aimed at slashing Moscow’s oil exports, a key source of funding for its grinding invasion of Ukraine. But the economic impact is so far…
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3 hours from Hyderabad, this fort hides ‘shaking’ minarets
While the Charminar and Golconda Fort define the skyline of the Deccan, a few hours north of Hyderabad lies a sentinel of history that remains largely whispered about in local lore rather than shouted about in travel brochures. Elgandal Fort, perched defiantly on a hillock near the banks of the Manair River, is more than just a ruin; it is…
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Atrium targets WakeMed for consolidation | NC Health News
by Michelle Crouch and Rose Hoban, North Carolina Health news May 1, 2026 By Michelle Crouch and Rose Hoban Atrium Health, the state’s largest hospital system, is seeking to combine with Raleigh-based WakeMed Health & Hospitals, an independent nonprofit with five hospitals and roughly 350 physicians, according to a press release and a document published on the Wake County board…
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9 dead, 6 missing; probe ordered
Bhopal: Five more bodies were recovered on Friday from Bargi Dam in Jabalpur district where a cruise boat operated by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department capsized the previous evening, taking the toll to nine, while search continued for six more tourists. With survivors alleging negligence and safety lapses such as tourists not being given life jackets, the state government ordered…
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Workers demonstrate on May Day, in photos
People across Asia kicked off May Day with large marches and protests as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. Also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, the holiday highlights the struggles and achievements of workers worldwide. Thousands are taking to the streets from Asia to Europe and beyond…
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11 Space Operas That Need A Movie Right Now
There’s a wealth of science fiction out there, just waiting for some movie studio to pick it up and do something with it. By Joshua Tyler | Updated 13 seconds ago With Hollywood’s box office numbers fading, there’s never been a better time to take a big risk on good ideas. There’s a wealth of science fiction out there, just…
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Bard President Botstein retiring after Jeffrey Epstein ties Revealed
FILE PHOTO: President of Bard College Leon Botstein speaks during the “Changing Landscapes: From the Digital Classroom to the Global Campus” panal during the TIME Summit On Higher Education on Oct. 18, 2012 in New York City. Jemal Countess | Getty Images Bard College President Leon Botstein announced Friday that he will retire at the end of June after 51…
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Your phone may buzz today for NDMA alert test
Representational image Hyderabad: If your mobile phones vibrate on receiving al alert on Saturday, May 2, don’t panic it is part of Cell Broadcast Alert System test conducted by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The test will be conducted in Delhi and other capital cities. The purpose of this exercise is to strengthen the emergency communication system to ensure…
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