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What we know about Russian plague lab worker’s death after Trump pushes Putin for answers

Local media said nearly 200 people have been quarantined and several hospitals closed after the death of Darya Shipilova

The Independent UK · Oct 5

DJ Alok has helped restore 3 million sq m of native forest in Brazil

Brazilian DJ and music producer Alok Achkar Peres Petrillo, known simply as Alok, has taken his environmental work from the stage into forest restoration projects across Brazil. On June 1, 2026, the UN Environment Programme named Alok a Global Goodwill Ambassador, highlighting work carried out through the Alok Institute, which…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Ex-Nun Gets 20 Years in Argentina's Próvolo Students Abuse Case — But Stays Free for Now

A Mendoza court gave ex-nun Kumiko Kosaka 20 years for abusing deaf students at the Próvolo Institute. She stays free pending appeal — here's why.

Latin Times · Sep 25

In 2001, Land Institute in Kansas formally began domesticating Kernza, over two decades later perennial grain was cultivated on more than 3,500 acres of land, emerging famers' go to solution for extreme weather

Kernza is one of several perennial grains under development at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas, about an hour’s drive north of Mueller’s farm.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

In 2005, Gateway co-founder Ted Waitt left the computer business and turned his fortune toward the oceans; his foundation has invested $70 million in marine conservation

In 2005, Ted Waitt made a decisive shift away from the computer industry that had made him wealthy and towards a very different frontier of the world’s oceans. The co-founder of Gateway had spent years building one of America’s most recognisable personal computer companies, but after retiring from the business,…

The Times of India · Sep 2

Assam CM calls for IIT Guwahati to emerge as knowledge partner of the Northeast India

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged IIT Guwahati to enhance its role as a development partner. He emphasized collaboration in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and emerging technologies for the region. The Chief Minister highlighted ongoing joint projects and the need for skilled human capital. He also stressed IIT Guwahati's contribution…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Bill to provide statutory framework to Indian Statistical Institute referred to parliamentary panel

The Indian Statistical Institute is set to receive a legislative upgrade as a bill has been dispatched to a parliamentary committee. This initiative aims to fortify the institute's governance and research prowess. By establishing the institute as a corporate body, the legislation aims to equip the next generation of statisticians…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda

In effort to prime chatbots to make pro-Israel arguments the site published 124 reports, over 560,000 words in nine days, Guardian analysis shows

The Guardian - US · Aug 26

IndiGo co-founder Gangwal commits Rs 300 cr more to IIT Kanpur medical sciences school

Rakesh Gangwal has committed an additional Rs 300 crore to IIT Kanpur's medical school. This significant funding follows his previous Rs 100 crore contribution in 2022. The institute plans to establish a super-speciality hospital and a cancer research centre on campus. These facilities will foster interdisciplinary collaboration between engineers and…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal

Prof Wyn Evans, who raised concerns over treatment of female staff at Institute of Astronomy, was subject to ‘baseless’ investigation, judge rules

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11