Patients at Mayo Hospital continue to experience a critical shortage of medicines, despite a surprise visit by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and subsequent government actions. While the CM’s visit was intended to alleviate the crisis, patients and their families report no improvement, with essential medications still unavailable. Following the visit, the Punjab government allocated Rs340 million for medicine procurement. However, the health minister maintained that there was “an ample stock of medicine available,” contradicting patient accounts. In response to the escalating crisis, the hospital’s CEO and Medical Superintendent were dismissed, and the chief pharmacist was suspended. Despite these personnel…
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Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, has teamed up with billionaire Frank McCourt’s Project Liberty to try and buy TikTok’s U.S. business. Ohanian will serve as a strategic advisor for “The People’s Bid for TikTok,” an initiative that aims to rebuild the platform using blockchain technology for a more decentralized structure. Ohanian announced his involvement on X, saying he’s now part of the group seeking to purchase TikTok U.S. and integrate it with blockchain. Project Liberty plans to use blockchain to enhance privacy, security, and user control on the platform if their bid is successful. When asked about a potential name…
Samsung Galaxy phones boast impressive cameras and editing tools, but their preset filters might not always match your vision. Luckily, a hidden feature allows you to craft unique filters using any image from your gallery. Creating Your Own Filter: Open the Camera app and switch to Photo mode. Tap the three overlapping circles in the top-right corner to open the filter menu. Select the “+” icon to create a new filter. Choose any image from your gallery as a reference. A preview of your new filter will appear on the camera view. Adjust the reference area by dragging the image…
Intuitive Machines’ stock price dropped 22% on Friday after the company confirmed its second moon lander, Athena, landed on its side, mirroring a similar issue from its previous mission. The six-legged lander touched down near the moon’s south pole, but ended up tilted, rendering it unlikely to recharge due to solar panel orientation and extreme cold. “Due to the sun’s position, the solar panel alignment, and the severe cold in the crater, Intuitive Machines doesn’t expect Athena to regain power,” the company stated. The company’s shares had already fallen 20% on Thursday, despite a year that saw them more than…
This week, the Trump White House announced a “bitcoin strategic reserve,” a project that’s stirring up strong reactions in the crypto world, but leaving most people scratching their heads. Let’s break down what this means. What’s the Bitcoin Reserve? Trump’s plan involves consolidating all the bitcoin the U.S. government has seized from criminals and holding it as a reserve, similar to how we stockpile gold or oil. Supporters say this reserve could protect us against future financial instability if cryptocurrencies ever replace traditional money. They even suggest it could help pay off the national debt. (However, selling off this bitcoin…
Steve Harvey, known for “Family Feud” and his radio show, is now a vocal advocate against AI scams that misuse his image and voice. While some AI memes are harmless, others use Harvey’s likeness to promote fraudulent schemes, like those promising fake government funds. Harvey is pushing for legislation and penalties for those behind these scams and the platforms hosting them. Congress is considering bills like the No Fakes Act, which would hold creators and platforms liable for unauthorized AI content. The No Fakes Act, supported by bipartisan senators, aims to penalize the misuse of AI-generated content. It joins other…
Teddi Mellencamp has provided a new health update, revealing that her melanoma has spread. The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star shared on Instagram Thursday that scans revealed multiple inoperable tumors in her brain and two tumors in her lungs, all metastases of her melanoma. In the caption of her post, Mellencamp expressed optimism, stating she feels positive about winning her battle and showcasing a wig to address hair loss. Melanoma, as defined by the American Cancer Society, is a skin cancer that develops when melanocytes grow uncontrollably. Mellencamp’s initial melanoma diagnosis was in 2022. Last month, she disclosed…
Wanda Sykes revealed her amusing motivation for playing Kevin Hart’s mother in his new animated series, “Lil Kev.” “I get to yell at Kevin all the time,” she quipped to CNN, emphasizing the appeal of the role. This type of humor is central to the adult animated series, streaming on BET+. Despite being based on Hart’s 1990s childhood in north Philadelphia, the show’s comedy is decidedly mature. Hart explained that the series draws inspiration from the humor prevalent in his childhood home. “As an adult, reflecting on those times and recalling many of those stories, I thought, ‘How funny would…
Federal prosecutors have unveiled a superseding indictment alleging Sean “Diddy” Combs coerced an employee into sexual acts and used threats of physical and financial harm to compel others to participate in a 20-year sex trafficking operation. These new details augment the existing racketeering conspiracy charges Combs faces. Combs has entered a not-guilty plea to racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution. The amended indictment from the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York does not introduce new charges against Combs, who is detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. His trial is scheduled for May.…
For decades, the Kennedy Center has been a symbol of artistic freedom and representation in the performing arts. Since its 1971 opening, honoring President John F. Kennedy, the center has hosted global talent in dance, theater, and music. Traditionally, it has enjoyed bipartisan support as a partially federally funded institution, with no sitting president serving as its chairman—until now. President Donald Trump was elected chairman by a board that excluded 18 Democratic appointees, whom he removed after announcing plans to reshape the center’s programming. He stated his intention to eliminate “woke” elements. This move led Jeffrey Seller, producer of “Hamilton,”…
