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Trump shooter requested an off from work a day before rally

The attack on July 13 done by the 20-year-old during Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania claimed the life of an innocent bystander while critically injuring two others.

Oil tanker capsizes off oman coast

Oil tanker sinks off Oman coast with 13 Indians onboard among 16 member-crew

Oman’s Maritime Security Center informed on July 16 that the oil tanker, Prestige Falcon, capsized around 25 nautical miles (46.3 km) southeast of Ras Madrakah, near the port town of Duqm.

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Harvard University Research: Diet and Lifestyle changes show promise in early Alzheimer's study

New research from Harvard suggests that intensive diet and lifestyle changes may slow cognitive decline and improve cognitive abilities in early Alzheimer's patients. The 20-week study showed promising results but required more extensive, longer trials for confirmation. Participants followed a strict vegan diet, exercised daily, reduced stress, and engaged in social support, leading to improved cognitive performance and biomarkers.

Northwestern University

Northwestern University engineers develop soft 'Muscles' for safer, more flexible robots

Northwestern engineers have developed low-cost, soft actuators that mimic human muscles, making robots safer and more flexible. These 3D-printed devices enable diverse motions, like worm-like crawling and bicep-like lifting. Unlike traditional actuators, they stiffen when used, enhancing performance. This innovation could revolutionize robotics, allowing the robots to perform tasks previously deemed impossible.

India releases initial tranche of $2.5 million to UNRWA for Palestinian refugees

India also announced that in addition to financial assistance, it will provide medicines to UNRWA based on the agency's specific request.

Nepal twin bus accident

15 dead bodies recovered so far from Trishuli river in Nepal landslide twin bus accident

Authorities had confirmed that there were 55 people on board the two buses, including seven Indian nationals, traveling on the highway connecting Kathmandu to southern parts of the country when they swept away early on July 12 near Simaltal, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) west of Kathmandu.

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Italy police detain two Indian gangmasters for exploiting Indians on farms

The Finance Police of Verona seized 475,000 euros from these two Indians, who own two agricultural enterprises with no employees on the records.