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Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) In a stark warning about the ongoing existential threats to US democracy, President Joe Biden said “there’s something dangerous happening in America now”.In an address on Thursday in Arizona to honour his late friend Republican Senator John McCain, the President said: “There’s an extremist movementthat does not share the basicbeliefs of our democracy: The MAGA movement.”Using the acronym for former President Donald Trump’s political movement, “Make America Great Again”, Biden went on to say that “there’s no question that today’sRepublican Party is driven and intimidatedby MAGA Republican extremists”, CNN reported. “Their extreme agenda, if carried out,…

Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) The US Department of Education has released a new report that calls on states and higher education leaders to prioritise efforts that advance diversity on college campuses.In a statement issued on Thursday, the Department said the report, titled “Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education”, is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s “ongoing commitment to advance diversity and opportunity in higher education”.The report outlines evidence-based strategies and practices in the areas of outreach, admissions, financial aid, and college completion, it added.“One of the cruelest ironies in America’s current higher education system is that our most…

New York, Sep 29 (IANS) Major US stocks dipped following a continued brutal sell-off in September as bond yields rose to a new 16-year high. US stocks moved further lower on Thursday as sell-off continued during the month of September amid bond yields climbing continuously. China has told its banks to dump dollars and Iran threatens to flood the market with its oil.As of Wednesday’s close, the S&P 500 has dropped 5 per cent for the month to date, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 3 per cent, and the Nasdaq has tumbled 6 per cent, US financial markets reports…

Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday said that the critical Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) education programme will be included in all the police training academies of the state.Addressing the gathering after launching SOS QR code and CPR education programme of the Manipal Hospitals in Bengaluru — on the occasion of the World Heart Day, which will be celebrated on September 29, he said that he will also take the initiative up with the government to teach students about CPR.“I will take this up with the government. As Home Minister I promise, we will initiate this with…

Sao Paulo, Sep 28 (IANS) People who follow vegan diets have low risk of eating disorders, finds a study. The team at University of Sao Paulo (USP) in Brazil used an online questionnaire to collect socio-demographic data (such as education, income and location, among others) and information on eating habits for 971 participants aged 18 or older from all parts of Brazil. Analysing the data, they were able to arrive at the percentage of vegan diet followers reporting dysfunctional dietary behaviour and therefore, risk for the development of eating disorders. The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, found…

London, Sep 28 (IANS) Scientists have developed a new molecular test that can rapidly detect bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind Covid-19.The test called ‘Electro-chemical LAMP’ (eLAMP) is affordable, rapid, sensitive and can be performed at home, in a GP surgery or in a hospital lab. eLAMP has the sensitivity of lab-based polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests but, when connected to a smartphone, could be performed at home. It converts the output of a PCR like test, called LAMP, into a simple electric current for which scientists are already exploring its potential to be further miniaturised into a…

Hyderabad, Sep 28 (IANS) Indian women are at 25 higher risk of having heart diseases than men, say experts on the eve of World Heart Day.Over the last past two decades, prevalence of heart disease in women has increased by 300 per cent due to various factors. India accounts for 60 of the world’s heart disease burden and according to cardiologists, the growing issue of heart disease among Indians is multifaceted. World Heart Day was declared at The UN Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm in 1972 and is celebrated on September 29 every year to increase awareness amongst people…

Los Angeles, Sep 28 (IANS) Filmmaker Martin Scorsese says that actor DiCaprio changes in life when he’s changing on film, singing praises of the ‘Titanic’ star’s range, calling him a very dynamic and versatile performer.Talking to ‘Entertainment Tonight’, Martin Scorsese admitted that he loves working with Leonardo DiCaprio, and even praised the ‘Shutter Island’ star’s growth as an actor during the New York City premiere of his latest film, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ that features DiCaprio.‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ has all the makings of a classic Western combined with elements of an investigative mystery and some level of…

Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Spices like nutmeg (jaiphal), myrobalan (harad) and poppy seeds (posta) that add taste to dishes and are commonly found in the kitchen, can be toxic for health if consumed in excess, said experts at ‘Discover Tox’, an event organised by the forensic medicine and toxicology department of King George Medical University (KGMU) on Thursday, to spread awareness about toxic effects of the common household products.“The safe limit of jaiphal consumption is up to 5gm daily. Overdose can cause vomiting, hallucination and increased heartbeat,” saidAsh utosh Kumar. Similarly, he said, commonly used household spice, which is used…

Canberra, Sep 28 (IANS) Australian universities have fallen sharply in the latest global rankings, prompting a warning over the sector’s future.The Times Higher Education (THE) on Thursday published its annual World University Rankings for 2024, revealing that all of Australia’s top 10 universities dropped places from their 2023 ranking, reports Xinhua news agency.The University of Melbourne remained Australia’s top-rated university, falling from 34th to 37th, followed by Monash University, which fell 10 places to 54th, and the University of Sydney, down from 54th to 60th.The University of Adelaide recorded the biggest fall of any Australian institution, dropping 23 places out…