HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Avenue bridge over Interstate 10 near downtown Houston has been a notorious spot for 18-wheeler accidents due to its low clearance. Trucks frequently strike the bridge with loads that are too high, causing wrecks and backups and posing a danger to drivers. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports that the current bridge height is 14 feet 3 inches, which is significantly lower than the current freight standard of 18 feet 6 inches. Despite TxDOT’s height restriction warnings, accidents continue to occur, with 23 reported bridge strikes in 2023 and already 46 in 2024.…
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The World Health Organization(WHO) declared that an outbreak of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, represents a global health emergency for the second time in two years. Here’s what that means. WHAT IS A GLOBAL HEALTH EMERGENCY? A “public health emergency of international concern” or PHEIC is WHO’s highest form of alert. It is announced when diseases are spreading in new or unusual ways, and is aimed at galvanising international co-operation and funding to tackle an outbreak. WHO’s declaration follows a similar label from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this week. WHY IS…
MANCHESTER: Manchester United have signed Dutch centre back Matthijs de Ligt and Morocco full back Noussair Mazraoui from German side Bayern Munich on a contract until June 2029 and June 2028, respectively, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The financial details were not disclosed by either club, but British media reported that the pair were signed for a combined fee of 60 million ($77 million, 70 million euros). The contract includes the option to extend for a further year for both players, United said. The pair started their youth careers at Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam and went on to…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday that there will be no spectators for the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh owing to construction at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium in preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The second series is scheduled for August 30 to September 3, with the PCB saying in a statement that it was a “difficult decision” to hold the Test without an audience. “We understand the vital role that our passionate spectators play in cricket, providing inspiration and motivation to our players,” the board said. “However, the health and safety of our fans is our…
THE five stages of internet governance in Pakistan seem to be as follows: curb, deny, double down, reluctantly admit, and repeat. By now, nearly every smartphone user in Pakistan has experienced interruptions to WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging app that has become indispensable to billions of people the world over. According to Downdetector, a website that tracks internet disruptions, thousands of Pakistani users have reported outages and interruptions in connectivity over the past week. Most reports have been about trouble with calls and messages, including voice notes, multimedia content and downloading problems over mobile data. This means that everything, from important legal documents to…
PARIS: Rangers exited the Champions League after losing 2-0 to Dynamo Kyiv in the second leg of the third qualifying round on Tuesday, while Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce were knocked out by Lille. Hosts Rangers paid the price for a harsh second yellow card issued to defender Jefte as Dynamo struck twice in the final 10 minutes through substitutes Oleksandr Pikhalonok and Nazar Voloshyn. Rangers coach Philippe Clement blasted the referee’s decision that left his team with 10 men. “It’s hard for my team. They don’t deserve this after these two games versus Dynamo Kyiv. One person with one decision made…
CINCINNATI: Aryna Sabalenka detailed her current tennis philosophy on Tuesday, with the three-time Cincinnati Masters semi-finalist revealing she’s quick to forget about her losses. “Every week is a new tournament,” the two-time Australian Open champion said as she prepared for a second-round start after a bye at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open, the last big test before the Aug 26 start of the US Open. “It’s good to have a short memory. That helps to keep things moving and working hard and improving.” The third seed reached the semis at the US Midwest venue at the previous two editions…
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) says the digital economy is thriving, with annual smartphone shipments more than doubling since 2010, reaching 1.2 billion in 2023. Unctad’s ‘Digital Economy Report 2024’ says the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is projected to surge 2.5 times from 2023 to 39 billion by 2029. New data from 43 countries, representing about three-quarters of global GDP, show that e-commerce grew nearly 60 per cent from 2016 to 2022 to reach $27 trillion. Data shows e-commerce grew 60pc from 2016 to $27tr till 2022 However, the report points out…
ISLAMABAD: Extending Independence Day felicitations to the nation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday promised a “significant cut” in electricity tariffs in next few days. Currently, he noted, electricity bills are the biggest concern of everybody and without reducing the electricity tariffs, Pakistan’s industry, agriculture, and exports could not grow. Addressing a ceremony held in connection with the 78th Independence Day celebrations, PM Shehbaz said, “The government is working day and night to resolve this [inflated bills] issue.” He added that in next few days the government would give the nation a good news of a significant cut in electricity…
