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The message is hammered over and over, in news conferences, hearings and executive orders: President Donald Trump and his health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., say they want the government to follow “gold standard” science. Scientists say the problem is that they are often doing just the opposite by relying on preliminary studies, fringe science or just hunches to make claims, cast doubt on proven treatments or even set policy. This week, the nation’s top public health agency changed its website to contradict the scientific conclusion that vaccines do not cause autism. The move shocked health experts nationwide. Dr. Daniel…

SEVERAL world champions will battle it out at the inaugural Snooker 900 Crucible Cup – and the prize pot has been revealed! With an astonishing amount of world titles between them, potting legends John Higgins, Neil Robertson, Mark Williams, Stephen Hendry and Mark Selby all feature. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! John Higgins is one of the headline stars who will competeCredit: Getty SNOOKER 900: CRUCIBLE CUP – LIVE COVERAGE And to add to the drama, organisers have announced that bonuses can be won on top of the overall prize pot. This is the final chance for…

Tirupati: IIT Tirupati (IITT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS), Visakhapatnam, marking a major step toward strengthening industry–academia collaboration in Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.The partnership brings together the expertise of IITT’s Centre of Excellence (CoE)—supported through an in-kind grant from Siemens Ltd with Siemens as technology partner and Wipro Enterprises Pvt Ltd as execution partner and the strong industrial training capabilities of CEMS. Under the MoU, both institutions will jointly design and deliver training programmes in Digital Manufacturing, Simulation and Test Solutions, Electric and Autonomous Vehicles, Industrial…

Indian refiners are scouting for alternatives after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil.Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd has bought 2 million barrels of Abu Dhabi Murban crude for January loading via a tender as it continues to shun Russian oil, trade sources said on Monday.The refiner bought the cargo from BP via a tender, they added, although the price was not immediately available. Companies typically do not comment on their commercial deals.The purchase comes after MRPL bought 1 million barrels of Basra Medium crude for January 1-7 delivery earlier this month. Indian refiners are scouting for…

Semi-commercial and HMO properties are driving professional landlord investment, according to new data from Shawbrook. Landlords are increasingly turning towards semi-commercial property when it comes to expanding their portfolios, with applications increasing by 58% in H1 of this year compared to the same period in 2024.  Shawbrook has also seen a 32% increase in new purchase applications in H1 year-on-year, compared to a 24% increase in the same period between 2023-2024.   When it comes to the types of property types landlords are investing in, retail space above flats is continuing to prove the most popular option. 69%…

For the first time in years, pension funds administrators (PFAs) are making noticeable moves away from their traditionally heavy concentration in Federal Government securities, signaling a subtle but significant shift in portfolio strategy. While Federal Government’s instruments still dominate, soaking up N15.75 trillion or roughly 60 per cent of all pension funds in the period under review, PenCom data for the period ended September 30, 2025 showed accelerated diversification by Pension Fund Adminstrators (PFAs) into corporate bonds, real estate, private equity and infrastructure funds. The shift from heavy concentration in Federal Government securities was against the average 70 per cent…

“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.”Though silver hollowware has existed for centuries, it became more widely available after 1742 with the English invention of the Sheffield Plate technique, which fused silver with copper. Today, it remains a treasured heirloom often passed down from generation to generation—one imbued with both sentimental and monetary value.As you pull out pieces to polish for any upcoming holiday gatherings, it’s worth paying especially close attention to these five categories. Not only will they shine up your tablescapes and home bars, they can also be worth a…

Corporate earnings continue to prove resilient, with a slew of large companies reporting positive results.Walmart Inc., for example, increased its full-year sales and profit outlook, indicating that the world’s largest retailer is keeping rising costs under control and luring in price-sensitive shoppers. Walmart’s news helped push its stock up 2.8% and added to the rally in retail and consumer stocks.On the other hand, suffered a loss as its stock tumbled 24% after cutting its full-year earnings forecast. This reflects the struggles for the retail sector, with the shift in consumer sentiment, especially with inflation continuing to pinch household spending.Other noteworthy…

The update follows a surge in offshore trading apps marketing to Indian retail investors without regulatory permission.A growing warning for retail tradersThe alert list includes platforms that are not authorised to deal in forex under FEMA and not permitted to operate electronic trading platforms under RBI’s June 2025 ETP guidelines.The central bank said several of these firms either promote unauthorised trading or claim to offer “training” and “advisory” services that ultimately push users toward unregulated forex markets.RBI reiterated that the list “is not exhaustive” and cautioned the public not to assume that a platform is authorised simply because it does…

This article takes the position that the current effort of the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to find technical partners to manage its refineries amounts to groping in the dark or looking for something you know is nowhere to be found. The article is of the view that the most rational solution to the serial problems and failed turnaround management (TAM) of the refineries in the last four decades is to sell them. An article published by BusinessDay on January 30, 2020, claimed that Nigeria spent $25 billion in the previous 25 years rehabilitating the three…