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Over 2 crore voter names removed from UP draft electoral rolls
SIR in Uttar Pradesh The much-anticipated draft electoral rolls of Uttar Pradesh were released on Tuesday, January 6, stating that 2.89 crore voters’ names have been removed and 46.23 lakh are dead. These names could not be included due to deaths, permanent migration or multiple registrations, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa said during a press conference. The data was…
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Maduro’s capture by US raises unease about international legal framework
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — From the smoldering wreckage of two catastrophic world wars in the last century, nations came together to build an edifice of international rules and laws. The goal was to prevent such sprawling conflicts in the future. Now that world order — centered at the United Nations headquarters in New York, near the courtroom where Nicolás…
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Benefits, Uses and Side Effects
For centuries, people have collected propolis, a gummy resin that bees use to fill in the cracks of their beehives and keep predators at bay. These days, propolis is sold in capsules (pills) or as a liquid extract — and modern-day fans claim that it has all types of health benefits. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center.…
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EC using mobile apps developed by BJP’s IT cell to conduct SIR: Mamata
Gangasagar: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Tuesday that the Election Commission is using mobile applications developed by the BJP’s IT cell to conduct the ongoing SIR exercise in the state. Speaking to reporters before concluding her two-day visit to Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district to oversee preparations for the upcoming Gangasagar Mela, Banerjee accused the…
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A Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement at the Capitol. Its whereabouts are unknown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Approaching the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the official plaque honoring the police who defended democracy that day is nowhere to be found.It’s not on display at the Capitol, as is required by law. Its whereabouts aren’t publicly known, though it’s believed to be in storage. READ MORE: Jan. 6 attack…
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Photos show Harbin ice festival in northern China
HARBIN, China (AP) — Sculptors converged over the weekend on the frigid northern Chinese city of Harbin for the annual Ice and Snow Festival, as families traveled from afar to admire the towering ice sculptures and some visitors braved the cold with winter swimming. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Competitors put the final touches on…
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10 Horror Movies That Are Even Scarier Than ‘Hereditary’
Auteur filmmaker Ari Aster terrified the world with his chilling 2018 masterpiece Hereditary. A film best described as a darkly atmospheric, inescapable nightmare, Hereditary has stood out as a benchmark of the modern horror genre, a film so intense and foreboding that it’s liable to leave anyone scared out of their minds long after the end credits. With its eerie…
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Westerners are embracing ‘Mad Honey’ – with little knowledge about health and ecological impacts – The Himalayan Times – Nepal’s No.1 English Daily Newspaper
KATHMANDU: The guest, wearing his trademark red bandana, fumbles through his bag and produces a transparent container the size of his palm. It is filled three-quarters with a brown, viscous liquid, topped off with a bright yellow cap – the color signifying caution. “Now this looks like store-bought honey because there’s a label there,” teases Will Sonbuchner, creator and host…
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Vitamin A derivative suppresses immune response and cancer vaccine efficacy
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Scientists at the Princeton University Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research have identified novel mechanisms by which a metabolic derivative of vitamin A-all-trans retinoic acid-compromises both the body’s normal anti-cancer immune response and, in…
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University Health turns high-risk pregnancies into healthy births
Sponsored by: Bianca Chavarria was 28 weeks pregnant with her second child when something didn’t feel right. She felt extreme pressure and an unusual pain in her abdomen, something she hadn’t experienced during her first pregnancy. A sonogram showed an unusual pattern of blood vessels in her placenta. Her OB-GYN knew Bianca, 21, had placenta previa, a condition that could…
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