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Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $1.25 Billion After No Winner in Latest Drawing

By Harshit WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 — No Grand Prize Winner in Monday Night Draw The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.25 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Monday night’s drawing, lottery officials said. The winning numbers drawn were 23, 35, 59, 63, and 68, with the red Powerball number 2. […]

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visiting Ahmed al Ahmed in hospital after Bondi shooting

Australia’s Prime Minister Hails ‘Bondi Hero’ After Deadliest Gun Attack Since 1996

By Harshit SYDNEY, Dec. 16 — Prime Minister Visits Wounded Bystander Who Tried to Stop Gunman Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday visited Ahmed al Ahmed in hospital, praising the wounded bystander as a national hero after he attempted to disarm one of the gunmen during Sunday’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach. “You represent

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Why Consciousness Evolved: Pain, Awareness, and the Animal Mind

By HarshitNEW DELHI, DECEMBER 16, 2025 From the warmth of sunlight on skin to the sharp jolt of pain after an injury, conscious experience shapes every moment of daily life. Pleasure, discomfort, fear, and even prolonged suffering are not accidental byproducts of biology—they are deeply embedded features of how living beings interact with the world.

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FDA Expands Approval of Controversial Female Libido Drug Addyi to Women Over 65

By Harshit WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 16 — U.S. health regulators have expanded the approval of Addyi, a much-debated prescription drug intended to boost female sexual desire, allowing its use in women over the age of 65 for the first time. The decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) broadens access to the once-daily pill for

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Aaron Rodgers celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium.

Steelers Ride Four-TD Surge to Commanding Win Over Dolphins

By Harshit PITTSBURGH, DEC. 16 —The Pittsburgh Steelers delivered their most complete offensive performance in years on Monday night, rolling past the Miami Dolphins 28–15 at Acrisure Stadium to strengthen their grip on the AFC North. For the first time in seven seasons, Pittsburgh engineered four consecutive touchdown drives, turning a tightly contested first half

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Archaeological ruins of an Indus Valley city illustrating urban planning and water systems

Climate Stress, Collapse: Why the Indus Valley Cities Slowly Faded

By HarshitNEW DELHI, DECEMBER 15, 2025 For decades, historians and archaeologists have debated why one of the world’s earliest and most sophisticated urban civilizations gradually disappeared. Now, new climate modeling research suggests the answer lies not in sudden catastrophe, invasion, or disease, but in a long series of persistent environmental stresses that quietly reshaped how

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Patient receiving treatment for influenza in a U.S. hospital during winter flu season

U.S. Flu Season Officially Underway as New Variant Drives Early Surge

By Harshit WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 15 — 6 AM EDT The U.S. flu season is now officially underway, according to federal health data, as a new influenza variant fuels an early and unusually intense rise in cases across multiple regions of the country. Health officials say post-Thanksgiving travel, indoor gatherings, and lagging vaccination rates are accelerating

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Lakers vs Suns Showdown: Key Matchups and Injury Concerns in Western Clash

By Harshit LOS ANGELES, DEC. 15 — 5 AM EDTA pivotal Western Conference matchup unfolds Sunday night as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Phoenix Suns, with both teams eager to halt momentum swings and stabilize their seasons. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. PT, and while the records suggest a clash between contenders, injuries

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Two Brown University Students Killed, Nine Injured as Gunman Remains at Large in Campus Shooting

By Harshit PROVIDENCE, Dec. 14 —6 AM EDT A Campus Plunged Into Chaos During Finals Week Brown University was thrust into terror on Saturday afternoon when a gunman opened fire outside MacMillan Hall, killing two students and injuring nine others during a final exam review session. The shooting took place around 4:22 p.m. as students

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Emergency responders assist injured victims after Bondi Beach shooting.

Ten Killed in Mass Shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach as Bystander Tackles Gunman

By HarshitSYDNEY, Dec. 14 — Chaos erupted at Bondi Beach on Saturday evening when two gunmen opened fire near a crowded Hanukkah event, killing at least 10 people and injuring 11 others in one of Australia’s deadliest mass shootings in recent years. The attack prompted a massive police response, terrified beachgoers, and an extraordinary act

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