Just days after Apple unveiled a new hearing aid feature for its second-generation AirPods Pro, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted authorization for the software that enables this function. The FDA’s press release highlights Apple’s solution as “the first over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid software device.” According to the FDA, the feature was tested in a clinical study involving 118 participants with mild to moderate hearing loss. The study found that users of Apple’s self-fitting hearing aid strategy experienced benefits comparable to those who had professional fittings with the same device. This fall, Apple is enhancing its second-generation…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Harvard University has reported a significant drop in Black student enrollment for its freshman class, the first after the US Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in college admissions. According to data released on Wednesday, Black students now make up 14% of the incoming class, a 4% decrease from the previous year. Meanwhile, Latino representation increased to 16%, and Asian-American enrollment remained steady at 37%. Harvard’s decline reflects a broader trend, as other prominent institutions, including MIT, Tufts University, and Amherst College, also reported drops in Black student enrollment. MIT saw the most significant reduction, with Black student numbers…
A ceremony was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to pay tribute to Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, on his death anniversary. The event, organised by the Nawab Salimullah Academy, took place at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia Hall of the National Press Club, where banners displayed Quaid’s famous motto, “Unity, Faith, and Discipline.” The ceremony was attended by the Pakistani Deputy High Commissioner, Kamran Dhengal, along with scholars, journalists, writers, historians, and citizens. Speakers highlighted the significance of Quaid-e-Azam’s leadership in the creation of Pakistan and the Pakistan Movement. Speakers remarked that if it weren’t for Quaid-e-Azam, Pakistan would not…
UNICEF has expressed shock over reports of 402 children in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan welfare homes found subjected to severe exploitation, sexual abuse, and neglect. These children have endured extreme trauma, which will require long-term professional medical and psychological care to address the lasting impacts of their experiences. Robert Gass, UNICEF’s representative in Malaysia, emphasised the seriousness of the situation, stating that such abuse often results in lifelong consequences. “The horrors these children have faced are unimaginable, and their road to recovery will require sustained support,” Gass said. UNICEF commended the Royal Malaysia Police and other national authorities for their…
MADRID: The foreign ministers of several Muslim and European countries will meet in Madrid on Friday to discuss how to implement a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Spanish and Norwegian governments said. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares will host the meeting, which will be attended by his European counterparts, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, and members of the Arab-Islamic Contact Group for Gaza. The two-state solution set out in the 1991 Madrid Conference and the 1993-95 Oslo Accords has long been seen by the international community as the best way to settle the decades-long conflict,…
A attack by Daesh terrorists in central Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of several civilians, primarily targeting Shia Hazaras who had gathered to welcome pilgrims returning from Karbala, a significant Shia holy site in Iraq. The attack took place in the Karyudal area, located on the border between Daykundi and Ghor provinces on Thursday. Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the group, killing at least 14 people and injuring four others, according to local sources. The Daesh terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack. The attackers reportedly stopped a bus carrying the victims and, under the guise of taking photographs, opened fire…
Former US President Donald Trump has promised to eliminate taxes on overtime pay if he wins the 2024 election, aiming to provide relief for workers putting in more than 40 hours a week. Speaking at a rally in Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday, Trump said the move would incentivise hard work and help businesses with hiring. “The people who work overtime—police officers, nurses, factory workers—are the backbone of this country, and it’s time Washington supports them,” Trump said during his first event following a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump’s plan is the latest in his tax-cut proposals, which also…
For the first time, North Korea has unveiled images of its uranium enrichment facility, with leader Kim Jong Un seen touring the site. State media reported on Friday that Kim urged the expansion of centrifuges at the facility to bolster the country’s nuclear weapons production for “self-defense.” The disclosure, which included photos of rows of centrifuges, marked a significant development, as North Korea has previously kept details of its uranium enrichment capabilities secret. PHOTO:CNN Enriched uranium is essential for the creation of nuclear warheads. Kim inspected the Nuclear Weapons Institute, learning about the production of weapon-grade nuclear materials. He emphasized…
A man was shot and critically injured during a confrontation at a pro-Israel rally in Newton, Massachusetts, on Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 6:40 pm (local time) when the man, a passerby, reportedly exchanged words with demonstrators before crossing the street and tackling one of them. Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan confirmed that a scuffle broke out, during which 47-year-old Scott Hayes, a demonstrator from Framingham, shot the man. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Hayes was arrested on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and…
Apollo Quiboloy, a controversial Filipino pastor and leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) church, pleaded not guilty on Friday to sex trafficking charges in a high-profile arraignment at the Pasig Regional Trial Court. Known as the self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God,” Quiboloy has faced growing legal challenges both in the Philippines and the United States, where he is accused of a range of serious offenses, including child abuse, sex trafficking, and money laundering. Quiboloy’s attorney, Israelito Torreon, firmly stated after the arraignment, “He is innocent,” reiterating their belief that the charges will ultimately be dismissed. A pre-trial hearing…
