Author: Tanjid Osman

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, and health professionals are reminding men of all ages to take action for their well-being. The message is simple: yearly checkups, screenings, and vaccinations can protect your health and even save your life. Many men avoid going to the doctor until something feels wrong, but waiting could lead to serious problems. Starting in your 20s, regular visits to a primary care provider can help detect health issues early, even before symptoms appear. Doctors say that health screenings are not just for older adults. Young men in their 20s and 30s should also check their…

Fans looking to buy tickets for weekend events faced unexpected trouble on Friday morning as Ticketmaster’s website and app both went down briefly. Reports of the issue appeared early on outage-tracking platforms, showing a quick rise in complaints. Users started posting about problems around 9 a.m. Pacific time. Reports increased sharply within the next hour, peaking at over 1,000 complaints. People said they could not log in to the website, while others claimed the mobile app crashed every time they tried to buy tickets. Some users expressed frustration on social media, saying they were unable to grab tickets to shows…

Phoenix Mercury continued their hot streak on Friday night with a powerful 106-91 win over the New York Liberty. Despite a strong effort from Breanna Stewart and her teammates, Liberty could not keep up with the Mercury’s record-setting shooting from deep. Phoenix’s sharp start and consistent scoring were too much for New York, who struggled early and never fully recovered. The Mercury improved their record to 12-6 and extended their winning streak to six games. Meanwhile, the Liberty slipped to 11-4, losing their fourth game in the last five outings. The night belonged to Satou Sabally, who scored 25 points,…

The Phoenix Suns kept busy on draft night, making key moves to strengthen their roster after trading Kevin Durant over the weekend. The team acquired 7-foot center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the No. 29 pick and a future first-round pick in 2029. The 2029 pick is protected and will come from Cleveland, Utah, or Minnesota, depending on which is least favorable. Alongside this deal, the Suns added another promising big man. The Houston Rockets picked 7-foot-2 center Khaman Maluach from Duke with the No. 10 overall draft pick. Maluach will join Phoenix as part of…

Azerbaijan’s travel and tourism sector is expected to grow by 32% in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The sector is forecasted to contribute ₼10.3 billion to the national economy, accounting for 8.2% of the country’s total GDP. This growth will also support 472,000 jobs, nearly 10% of all employment in Azerbaijan. This shows how important tourism is for the country’s workforce. Spending by international visitors is projected to reach ₼5.5 billion in 2025. This marks a full recovery from the losses caused by the pandemic. At the same time, domestic visitor spending…

Microsoft and OpenAI are in disagreement over a key contract clause about artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to a report by The Information on Wednesday. The current contract states that if OpenAI creates AGI, Microsoft would lose access to that technology. Microsoft wants OpenAI to remove this clause, but OpenAI has declined, the report said. A joint statement from OpenAI and Microsoft said, “We have a long-term, productive partnership that has delivered amazing AI tools for everyone. Talks are ongoing and we are optimistic we will continue to build together for years to come.” OpenAI needs Microsoft’s approval to finalize…

A groundbreaking research project has officially begun in the UK to create synthetic human DNA from scratch. Backed by an initial £10 million investment from the Wellcome Trust, this marks a major step in genetic science and could transform medical treatment. However, the ambitious project also raises serious ethical and safety concerns. The new Synthetic Human Genome Project follows 25 years after the original Human Genome Project, which first mapped out the full set of human genes. Unlike the original project, which only decoded DNA, the current one aims to build it molecule by molecule. According to Dr Julian Sale…

Over the past 50 years, vaccines have protected billions of children around the world. A new study estimates that 154 million childhood deaths have been prevented thanks to global vaccination programs. These efforts began with the launch of the Essential Programme on Immunization by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1974. Since then, more than 4.4 billion people have received vaccines for deadly diseases such as measles, diphtheria, tetanus, and polio. These vaccines have proven to be one of the most powerful tools in public health. But while the long-term success is clear, the past decade shows a worrying decline…

OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels has launched a major coral restoration project at Castaway Island, Fiji. This effort, called the Sculptural Coral Gene Bank Fiji, is part of a global movement to protect coral reefs in key locations like Fiji, Tahiti, and the Maldives. The project combines science, art, and tourism to help restore fragile marine ecosystems near OUTRIGGER resorts. The Sculptural Coral Gene Bank was unveiled in June to mark World Ocean Month. This large marine-grade sculpture is not only visually striking but also serves as a living coral “seed bank.” Made of marine-grade stainless steel, the structure was designed…

Chelsea secured a 3-0 win over Esperance de Tunis on Tuesday to advance to the Club World Cup round of 16. Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap, and Tyrique George sealed the victory for Chelsea’s second-string side in their final Group D match. Chelsea finished second in Group D with seven points, just behind group leaders Flamengo, who drew 1-1 with LAFC. Esperance took third place with three points, while LAFC ended last with one point. The next challenge for Chelsea is Group C winners Benfica. They will meet on Saturday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Meanwhile,…