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Prince William says ocean conservation is a challenge like no other ahead of U.N. summit
The third U.N. Ocean Conference opens Monday, with Britain’s Prince William among those raising the pressure on nations to turn decades of promises into real protection for the sea. The summit comes as just 2.7% of the ocean is effectively protected from destructive extractive activities, according to the nonprofit Marine Conservation Institute. That is far…
Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse thinks he can play a lot better in Year Two
Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse was named the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year last season, but he’s not even close to satisfied. Verse said that he watched his tape from last season and was dismayed to see how many big plays he could have made and didn’t. He thinks he can be better than…
Pakistan to launch key indicators today
Economic Survey 2024–25: Pakistan to launch key indicators today ISLAMABAD: The government will officially launch the Economic Survey of Pakistan for the fiscal year 2024–25 on Monday (today), presenting its assessment of the national economy ahead of the budget. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance on Sunday, Federal Minister for…
More states are allowing ivermectin to be sold without a prescription
Boise, Idaho, pharmacist Matt Murray has no choice but to disappoint the handful of people who call him every day asking for a drug used to treat parasitic worms. He could give them the medication, called ivermectin, but only with a doctor’s note. The callers aren’t in the throes of an active intestinal worm infestation,…
Faysal Quraishi defends Hania Aamir amid backlash over Indian project
Faysal Quraishi defends Hania Aamir amid backlash over Indian project Quraishi criticizes the growing political divide between Pakistan and India. He defends actress Hania Aamir for collaborating on a cross-border project with India. The project, featuring top Indian talent, was allegedly shut down due to public backlash. Veteran Pakistani actor Faysal Quraishi has weighed in…
South Korea’s new president agrees to strengthen ties with Tokyo
SEOUL — South Korea’s new president spoke by phone with his Japanese counterpart on Monday, agreeing to work toward stronger bilateral ties and three-way cooperation with their shared ally, the U.S. The office of President Lee Jae-myung said in a release that Lee had a telephone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that lasted…
The blueprint that helped the Thunder even the NBA Finals
OKLAHOMA CITY — To reach the NBA Finals and stunningly steal its opening game, the Indiana Pacers against all odds repeatedly shot better, and defended harder, in clutch situations. It was a perfect storm. They could replicate none of it Sunday in Game 2, however, because Oklahoma City has evened the series at one game…
‘Lilo & Stitch’ cruises to No. 1 again; John Wick spinoff ‘Ballerina’ dances to 2nd place
In the box office showdown between a deadly assassin and a chaotic CG alien, “Lilo & Stitch” still had the edge. The Disney juggernaut celebrated a third weekend at the top of the charts, while the John Wick spinoff “Ballerina” did not jeté as high as expected. According to studio estimates Sunday, “From the World…