Dates are a natural source of sweetness and a powerhouse of nutrients, making them a popular choice for breaking fasts and maintaining energy levels. But for those mindful of their blood sugar, choosing the right type of date is essential. While dates are high in natural sugars, they also contain fibre, antioxidants, and essential minerals that make them a healthier alternative to refined sugar. Their glycemic index (GI) ranges from low to moderate, meaning they do not cause a rapid spike in blood sugar when consumed in moderation. How dates help control blood sugar: Rich in fibre: Slows glucose absorption,…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Dark chocolate has long been praised for its potential health benefits, but what exactly makes it so good for you? Rich in cocoa solids, dark chocolate is loaded with essential minerals and protective plant compounds that can benefit overall health. These benefits, unique to dark chocolate, include improving heart disease risk factors and supporting digestive health. Unlike milk or semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate contains a higher percentage of cocoa, ranging from 70% to 85% in most varieties, though some can contain up to 90% cocoa solids. Research highlighted several key benefits of dark chocolate, starting with its potent antioxidant and…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Karachi has apprehended a suspect who was allegedly producing and distributing explicit videos of underage American children. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the U.S. Consulate. According to FIA sources, the suspect, identified as Agha Sarwar Abbas, a resident of New Rizvia, Karachi, was taken into custody by the FIA Cyber Crime Circle. He is accused of posing as an American citizen to create and disseminate indecent videos of young American children and subsequently threatening them. Authorities seized mobile phones, a laptop, and equipment used in the production of the pornographic videos. They…
Struggling electric vehicle battery manufacturer Northvolt on Wednesday said it has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. The firm said it that it submitted the insolvency filing after an “exhaustive effort to explore all available means to secure a viable financial and operational future for the company.” “Like many companies in the battery sector, Northvolt has experienced a series of compounding challenges in recent months that eroded its financial position, including rising capital costs, geopolitical instability, subsequent supply chain disruptions, and shifts in market demand,” Northvolt noted. “Further to this backdrop, the company has faced significant internal challenges in its ramp-up…
Tesla shares rose for a second straight day in early trading Wednesday after the stock recorded its worst day since 2020 earlier in the week. Shares jumped nearly 8%, building on a 3.8% gain from Tuesday. The electric vehicle stock plunged 15.4% on Monday for its worst session since September 2020 as investors sold popular technology shares and markets tumbled on rising recession fears and tariff uncertainty. The move pushed the Nasdaq to its worst day since 2022 and erased $750 billion in market value among the tech megacaps. Tesla has tumbled in recent weeks, shedding more than 40% in…
The Federal Trade Commission said it will meet the deadlines for its Amazon Prime deceptive practices case, hours after requesting a delay due to resource constraints. An attorney for the federal agency made the about-face Wednesday afternoon, saying he “was wrong.” “The commission does not have resource constraints and we are fully prepared to litigate this case,” Jonathan Cohen, an attorney for the FTC, wrote in a letter. “Please be assured that the FTC will meet whatever schedule and deadlines the court sets.” The FTC’s unusual reversal comes amid a push by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency to…
Shares of iRobot plunged more than 30% on Wednesday after it said there is “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay in business. The Roomba maker’s financial outlook has darkened since Amazon abandoned its planned $1.7 billion acquisition of the company in January 2024, citing regulatory scrutiny. Since then, iRobot has struggled to generate cash and pay off debts. Massachusetts-based iRobot has been restructuring since the Amazon deal plunged into uncertainty. The company has laid off 51% of its workforce since the end of 2023, and iRobot has looked to reignite revenue growth by overhauling its product lineup. The company…
Intel said on Wednesday that it had appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, as the chipmaker attempts to recover from a tumultuous four-year run under Pat Gelsinger. The stock jumped 12% in extended trading. Tan was previously CEO of Cadence Design Systems, which makes software used by all the major chip designers, including Intel. He was an Intel board member but departed last year, citing other commitments. Tan replaces interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and MJ Holthaus, who took over in December when former Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger was ousted. Tan is also rejoining Intel’s board. The appointment closes a…
Doechii’s big year just got a lot bigger. The rapper has been named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year and will be honored at an event taking place later this month, the publication announced on Monday. A newcomer in the rap genre, Doechii has skyrocketed in popularity with her viral hits “No Scrubs” and “Denial is a River,” which peaked at the No. 21 spot on the Hot 100. In January, she won her first-ever Grammy for her 2024 album “Alligator Bites Never Heal” in the best rap album category, becoming only the third woman in the award show’s history…
After at least eight auditions over two decades, “Jeopardy!” superfan Harvey Silikovitz learned last year that his dream was coming true: He was chosen to compete on the show. What he hadn’t anticipated was that his big chance would come as he was living with Parkinson’s disease. Silikovitz made his “Jeopardy!” debut on Monday, besting the 8-day champion Laura Faddah by winning $23,600 in a dominating game that, from the start, was a runaway. In that episode, he said that after living with Parkinson’s since 2019, coming onto “Jeopardy!” was “no longer just about wanting to do well for myself,…
