Luigi Mangione will be arraigned Monday for the murder of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione faces state murder charges, including terrorism-related counts. He also faces federal charges for stalking and killing Thompson. A notebook with writings against health insurance companies was found. Some view Mangione as a symbol against high healthcare costs.
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India and Mauritius have upgraded their relationship to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Modi emphasized cooperation in defense, maritime security, trade, and development. India will support Mauritius with a new Parliament building and a rupee-denominated line of credit for water pipeline replacement. Both countries reaffirmed commitment to a secure and open Indian Ocean.
SBI warns customers about deepfake videos falsely featuring its top management on social media. These deceptive videos, created using AI, claim to endorse investment schemes. The bank urges the public to verify the authenticity of such content and avoid falling victim to these scams.
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Glenn McGrath questions Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl first at the Gabba, suggesting Sharma avoids batting. McGrath highlights the media's contrasting reactions to batting versus bowling failures. Contrary to usual Gabba strategy, Sharma opted to bowl, deviating from the norm of batting first and setting a high score. Despite recent losses at the Gabba, Australia remains confident.
The state government has announced that the rape and murder case of a 13-year-old girl in Kalyan will be tried in a fast-track court. The main accused, Vishal Gawli, previously obtained bail by claiming mental illness. Police are investigating the authenticity of his medical certificate. Both Vishal and his wife, Sakshi, are in police custody for further investigation.
Elon Musk has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for promoting a 'forever war' with Russia. Musk suggests offering Zelensky amnesty for peace. Following a tense meeting, Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine, increasing pressure on Zelensky to negotiate with Russia.
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Ashatai, mother of Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar, expresses her wish for the reunion of Ajit Pawar and his uncle Sharad Pawar. This comes amid speculation of their reconciliation following Ajit’s visit to Sharad on his birthday. Influential figures support the reunion, emphasizing its significance in shaping Maharashtra politics.
But the Times is just a symptom of a larger problem. The COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t just a public health crisis; it was a stress test for science itself. And, as we now know, science failed. The very principles that were supposed to safeguard scientific integrity—those outlined decades ago by sociologist Robert K. Merton—were casually tossed aside whenever they became inconvenient.