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He came to Canada to study. Then he protested and was ordered to leave. Gurpreet Singh says the intimidation worked, students are now afraid

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He came to Canada to study. Then he protested and was ordered to leave. Gurpreet Singh says the intimidation worked, students are now afraid

Gurpreet Singh now has no option other than leaving Canada. (Photo: Toronto Star) Gurpreet Singh thought he was fighting for the right to stay in Canada and build a life after completing his studies. Instead, the 29-year-old Indian student says his participation in a peaceful protest ended with Canadian immigration authorities ordering him to leave … Read more

A California reservoir forecasting system could add enough usable water to save $100 million to $200 million a year without building a new reservoir, a study estimates

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A California reservoir forecasting system could add enough usable water to save $100 million to $200 million a year without building a new reservoir, a study estimates

Representative Image (AI-generated) California’s water problem is often framed around the need for more storage, new infrastructure and expensive construction. But a new study suggests that part of the answer may already be sitting behind the state’s existing dams. By using better weather and water forecasts to decide when reservoirs should release or retain water, … Read more

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

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As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

WASHINGTON — A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change. As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos The Children are more than 36% stronger than they … Read more

In 1962, NASA loaded 22,900 gallons of water onto a Saturn I rocket and deliberately blew the container apart 65 miles above Earth to study what water would do in the upper atmosphere

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In 1962, NASA loaded 22,900 gallons of water onto a Saturn I rocket and deliberately blew the container apart 65 miles above Earth to study what water would do in the upper atmosphere

Representative Image (AI-generated) For humans to travel deeper into space and remain there for months or even years, they will need much more than powerful rockets. Astronauts must have a continuous supply of oxygen, water and food, while waste and carbon dioxide must be carefully managed. On short missions, these needs can largely be met … Read more

In the 1500s, Spanish explorers left pigs on a Georgia island as future food; centuries of feast and famine produced hogs that rapidly store fat and are now used to study obesity and metabolic disease

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In the 1500s, Spanish explorers left pigs on a Georgia island as future food; centuries of feast and famine produced hogs that rapidly store fat and are now used to study obesity and metabolic disease

Ossabaw Island Hogs (Representational Image Generated using AI tool) Centuries ago, Spanish explorers sailing along the coast of what is now the United States brought pigs with them as a practical food supply. Some escaped, while others were deliberately released so future expeditions would find animals waiting when they returned. On Ossabaw Islanda barrier island … Read more

James, 18, Earl of Wessex, passes A-levels, to study rural land management at Royal Agricultural University after working as a farmhand at King Charles’ Sandringham estate

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James, 18, Earl of Wessex, passes A-levels, to study rural land management at Royal Agricultural University after working as a farmhand at King Charles’ Sandringham estate

Prince Edward and Sophie’s son James is set to begin university this autumn after receiving his A-level results. James, the Earl of Wessex and son of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, will study rural land and property management at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, this autumn.James was among hundreds of thousands of … Read more

Women’s public role shrink in China as official rhetoric shift towards family, children: Study

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Women’s public role shrink in China as official rhetoric shift towards family, children: Study

Beijing, The Chinese Communist Party has long portrayed the protection of women’s rights as one of its achievements but studies have found that their role in public life has diminished in recent years, particularly at the highest levels of political and policy leadership. Women’s public role shrink in China as official rhetoric shift towards family, … Read more

‘Malicious actor, not whistleblower’: Indian-origin founder Karun Kaushik reacts to ‘fraudulent’ accusations against startup

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'Malicious actor, not whistleblower': Indian-origin founder Karun Kaushik reacts to 'fraudulent' accusations against startup

Karun Kaushik, the Indian-origin co-founder and CEO of Delve, responded to accusations that his company misled customers about regulatory compliance, saying rapid growth had led to internal shortcomings, while also claiming the controversy was linked to a targeted cyberattack.Delve is a compliance technology startup that helps companies assess and manage their security, privacy and regulatory … Read more

Why school bus commuting in the UAE raises health and learning concerns

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Why school bus commuting in the UAE raises health and learning concerns

UAE school bus time limits: New 45-60 minute cap to ensure child welfare Parents and policymakers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are increasingly discussing the impact of extended school bus journeys on children’s well-being, after reports highlighted that some students spend two hours or more on school buses each day. In response to these … Read more