Kenya, South Korea sign landmark nuclear energy deal

Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute president Han Gyu Joo (second left), Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) CEO Justus Wabuyabo with Science, Research and Innovation Principal Secretary Abdulrazak Shaukat during the signing of agreement in...

September 17, 2025 UPDATE

A roundup of local and world news September 17, 2025 UPDATE Newsroom, 16.09.2025, 20:00 SURVEY Around 57% of Romanian citizens are in favour of earmarking 5% of GDP to defence, as requested by NATO, while 38% do not support this view, according to...

“For the first time I was meeting resistance artistically. People were saying, ‘She’s gone mad now.’ I was a complete wreck – I’d wake up in the morning and I couldn’t move”: How Kate Bush answered her critics with Hounds Of Love

Kate Bush released Hounds Of Love 40 years ago. Her fifth studio record reinstated her position as one of the most innovative and creative artists of all time, yielding the future chart-topper Running Up That Hill. But she endured a challenging...

Wiygul Automotive Clinic Opening 10th Washington DC Region Location

Wiygul Automotive Clinic is expanding with its 10th Washington DC region location in Vienna, Virginia, according to a press release. Operating in the DC Metro region since 1976, Wiygul Automotive Clinic offers automotive services and routine...

Smoking linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Smokers have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, especially if they are genetically predisposed to the condition, a new study says. People who ever smoked at all have an elevated risk of all four subtypes of type 2 diabetes, and heavy...

Olympus Announces Distribution Partnership with MacroLux Medical for Single-Use Urology Products

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Olympus Corp., a global medical technology company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, announced today an exclusive global distribution agreement with MacroLux...

Ericsson to modernize Drei Austria’s core network

In sum – what to know: Drei Austria upgrades Core network – Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core will unify 4G and 5G operations under a cloud-native platform. Boost for enterprise and consumers – The new system will support sectors like healthcare,...

Kazakhstan announces new stage in nuclear energy development at 69th IAEA General Conference

September 16, 2025, 14:58 Astana. September 16. KazTAG – Kazakhstan addressed the 69th session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful nuclear energy, global security and sustainable development. Head of...

Vienna City Council approves appointments

VIENNA — Vienna City Council approved several actions during its regular meeting Thursday night. Council approved a pair of resolutions re-appointing Barbara Joyce to the Vienna Board of Parks and Recreation and appointing M.J. Ayson-Lemon to the...

To Your Good Health: A look at early ways of ‘curing’ syphilis

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read that in the 1700s, animal blood was transfused into humans to cure syphilis. Is this true? — T.U. ANSWER: The story is a bit more complicated. Transfusion from animals into humans was certainly done, with published reports...

Another way out: Building resistance when passivity is the norm

Many people are asking how the U.S. public got to a place where we find it acceptable to watch collapse, catastrophic crises, and even genocide passively. The reality is that this society has been conditioned to simply watch, leaving many among us...

Troy Merritt loses his PGA Tour card and gains air miles playing a full European tour schedule

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Troy Merritt didn’t get into the Procore Championship until Monday, only his sixth start this year on the PGA Tour. Just don’t get the idea that he’s had a lot of idle time. Most of that time is spent in the air. Merritt played...

Can Ozempic and Mounjaro make the food taste different?

A recent study presented at the EASD meeting in Vienna reveals that weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro can alter taste perception. Around one in five users reported heightened sensitivity to sweetness or saltiness. Researchers...

Gov’t seeks Shs 1.4 trillion loan to fund health 

The government has tabled before parliament three loan requests totalling over $399 million (approximately Shs 1.4 trillion) to reportedly fund key projects in the health, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors. The request was presented on...

Astounding: Budapest among Europe’s top cities for cyclists

Budapest has surprised many by securing a spot on a prestigious list: sneaking its way into the top ranks on a new list, the Hungarian capital has been named one of the top European cities for cyclists by the Epic Road Rides portal. The evaluation...

Ketryx raises $39M to help medical device makers ship safer products faster

Ketryx Corp., a company transforming product lifecycle development and compliance for medical device makers with artificial intelligence, today announced it has raised $39 million in a Series B funding round led by Transformation Capital. The...

As Putin discusses immortality, how Vladimir 'bathes in reindeer blood' and is influenced by friend determined to discover how to 'stop ageing'... as rumours swirl about the tyrant's health problems

Decades of assassinating political enemies, repressing his people, rigging his country's elections and invading other nations appear have caught up to Vladimir Putin. For all his macho posturing, whether it be riding a horse shirtless, taking judo...

Adolescent Addictive Behaviors and Subjective Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Mental Health Problems

Introduction Growing interest in adolescents’ subjective well-being (SWB) has emerged alongside theoretical progress in developmental science, strengthened legal frameworks for youth rights, and advancements in positive psychology and social...

Novo Nordisk eyes broader role for its obesity drugs from sleep apnea to knees

Audio By Carbonatix By Stine Jacobsen and Maggie Fick COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Novo Nordisk, looking to turn around slowing growth of its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, plans to test whether its next-generation obesity drugs can treat a...

New York State Woman Arrested After Near 50 Mile Police Pursuit

Officials say a woman from New York state was arrested and is facing numerous charges, after a hour-long pursuit late Saturday evening. The chases covered nearly 50 miles, and ended when the suspect crashed their vehicle into a tree. The crash...