Mark Cuban has voiced his support for Donald Trump's healthcare executive order, deeming it a potentially transformative move for the nation. The billionaire believes the drug pricing reforms could yield substantial savings by curbing the influence of pharmacy benefit managers. Cuban advocates for data transparency, independent formulary management, and the protection of independent pharmacies.
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Four persons, including two children, lost their lives and three others were injured when a truck's girders fell onto a car and two auto-rickshaws in Warangal. The truck driver was reportedly under the influence of alcohol. The accident caused a significant traffic jam, and the injured were rushed to the hospital. Authorities have taken necessary actions.
A Samajwadi Party (SP) delegation, led by Mata Prasad Pandey and Lal B Yadav, handed over financial assistance to families affected by the Nov 24 Sambhal violence. They assured impartial probe and raised concerns over a police post's construction. The delegation included several MPs and MLAs, highlighting questions about the government's handling of the incident.
Tragedy struck near Mumbai Harbour as a Navy speedboat collided with a passenger ferry, resulting in 13 deaths. The ferry, Neelkamal, capsized after the impact, leaving 101 rescued and several injured. A viral video captured the incident. Rescue operations involved multiple agencies. Survivors recounted the chaotic scene, with some still missing loved ones.
A 60-year-old farmer, Jadhav Devrao, who had taken a loan from a private bank, died by suicide at the bank's premises in Adilabad. He had mortgaged his land and had outstanding loan arrears. His family accused bank officials of harassment and delayed response. Police are investigating the allegations and the incident was captured on CCTV.
Elon Musk's Neuralink successfully implanted its device in a third human and plans 20-30 more procedures in 2025. The upgraded devices will have more electrodes and longer battery life, aiming to enable communication and movement for people with disabilities.
China has installed a floating structure in disputed waters near South Korea, which analysts suggest may be an attempt to advance territorial claims. Despite past diplomatic protests, the construction continues, complicating an already tense situation over fishing rights and potential natural resources.
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Authorities of UP Board have rescheduled the High School and Intermediate exams for Prayagraj district to March 9 due to traffic restrictions from the Maha Kumbh. This change affects only Prayagraj, with other districts maintaining their original schedule. The exams across the state begin on February 24.
Elon Musk reaffirmed his ambition for Mars exploration, mentioning potential human missions by 2029 or 2031 using SpaceX's Starship. A recent setback occurred when the Starship exploded during a test flight, highlighting the technical challenges ahead. Despite this, SpaceX celebrated its 23rd anniversary, continuing its pursuit of making life multi-planetary.