Author: Onu Akter

A Legionnaires Harlem outbreak has led to a third death, with 67 people now diagnosed in the area, city health officials said Tuesday. This cluster was first detected on July 25 and has since grown. The New York City Health Department reported that the number of cases rose from 58 to 67 in one day. The death toll increased from two to three. The infections are located in five Harlem ZIP codes: 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039, including nearby neighborhoods. Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. This bacteria grows in warm water. It…

Shakira’s ongoing tour, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, continues to draw huge crowds with many shows sold out. After a short break, she returned to the stage on August 4 at Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium. Her performance was full of surprises and emotional moments. One highlight was Shakira’s first-ever live performance of the song Men in This Town. This track is from her 2009 album Loba but had never been played live before. The show opened this part with a message on the screen asking, “Where are all the men in this town?” This sparked excitement among the…

The third season of The Summer I Turned Pretty continues to unfold with drama around a wedding that seems far from certain. In episode 4, tensions rise as Jeremiah and Belly navigate their changing lives apart, while trying to keep the wedding plans alive. Jeremiah, played by Gavin Casalegno, has taken a new internship through his father’s contacts. Meanwhile, Belly, portrayed by Lola Tung, is working as a waitress to support herself. Both face challenges convincing their loved ones that the wedding will happen. A key moment arrives when Jeremiah asks Steven to be his “co-best man” alongside Conrad. This…

Lenyn Sosa continued his strong hitting streak with a solo home run in Tuesday’s game against the Mariners. Despite the White Sox losing 8-3, Sosa’s performance stood out. Sosa hit a solo home run in the first inning off Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo. This homer extended his hitting streak to eight games. Over this period, Sosa has gone 13-for-28 at the plate, hitting .464 with three home runs and seven RBIs. This recent form has helped Sosa secure his spot in the White Sox lineup. Although he has not yet settled on a single defensive position, he has started to…

More Romanians are now choosing travel insurance when planning their holidays, showing a clear rise in risk awareness and safety planning. New data from Groupama, a major insurance provider, reveals that 1.1 million people in Romania were insured through the company in 2025. This marks a steady rise in the number of insured travellers over the past four years. The trend reflects a major shift in how Romanians think about travel. They are no longer just booking flights and hotels—they are also preparing for unexpected problems. From trip delays to medical emergencies, many are now planning for all kinds of…

Apple’s iOS 26 update brings a new feature that helps users easily return missed calls. The redesigned Phone app now allows iPhone users to set quick reminders directly from the call history. This simple addition can be more useful than major features like auto-hold or call screening, especially for people who often miss calls when their phone is on silent. The feature is part of iOS 26, which is currently available in beta. A full release is expected in the fall. Anyone using a compatible iPhone can try it early by installing the public beta version. The new reminders option…

Google has introduced Genie 3, the latest version of its AI world model, designed to create 3D video game environments in real time. The model comes from DeepMind, Google’s advanced AI research unit, and is a major step in the company’s efforts to merge AI and immersive digital spaces. Genie 3 allows users and AI agents to interact with these virtual worlds as they explore them. Unlike traditional video game environments built manually with 3D assets, Genie 3 generates its spaces on the fly, using only a text prompt. This version of the model significantly improves on earlier versions. Previous…

A few weeks after the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, a major political shift may be unfolding inside Iran. A growing number of political and civil society voices are now calling for a public referendum and a peaceful transition away from the Islamic Republic. One such call came from Mir Hossein Mousavi, a former prime minister during the Iran-Iraq war and a leading figure in the 2009 Green Movement. Mousavi, who has been under house arrest since that year along with his wife Zahra Rahnavard, released a statement signed by 800 activists. It urges a nationwide vote and a…

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, two of the nation’s largest states—Texas and California—are locked in a high-stakes political showdown. In Texas, more than 50 Democratic lawmakers have left the state to block a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump. At the same time, Democrats in California are proposing changes to their own congressional map in response, hoping to counterbalance Republican gains. The Texas redistricting walkout began Monday after Democrats left the state to prevent the House from reaching the quorum needed to pass a new congressional map. This map would give Republicans up to five new seats in…

Iran’s top military official warned on Sunday that the threat from Israel remains serious, even after the intense clashes that took place in June. The commander-in-chief of Iran’s armed forces, Amir Hatami, said the Islamic Republic must treat any threat, no matter how small, as a full-scale danger. Hatami’s statement comes after a major escalation in June, when Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The twelve-day conflict that followed saw Tehran respond with multiple missile and drone attacks aimed at Israeli positions. “We must see even a 1% threat as a 100% threat,” Hatami…