A heavily mutated variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 appears to be affecting primarily children, scientists say, though it’s not causing more severe disease – in kids or in adults.

Kids may be more likely to get the new ‘Cicada’ variant of Covid-19, scientists say. Here’s what to know about BA.3.2

By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - NASA sent four astronauts on the world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century on Wednesday, in preparation for a first-ever manned landing on

Factbox-China's crewed lunar programme eyes astronaut landing by 2030

The deepening energy crisis triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran has thrust energy security back onto the political stage in European countries.

Energy security rifts widen in Europe

Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates emphasized the "urgent need to refrain from measures" that risk further inflaming tensions on the ground. Eight Muslim-majority countries "strongly condemned" Israel's move to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinian terrorists convicted in military courts, a joint statement released by Pakistan said on Thursday.

Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law

Your body is home to more than 50 hormones — chemical messengers that compose the endocrine system — and hormonal imbalances may reflect any number of medical conditions.

Are your hormones imbalanced? Doctors explain how to know if you need testing

An almost complete battle trumpet dating back around 2,000 years to the Iron Age has been unearthed by in England.

‘Extraordinary’ Iron Age war trumpet uncovered in England

For the first time since 1961, Russia has lost the ability to launch crewed rockets

Russia accidentally destroys its only way of sending astronauts to space

Dec 26 (Reuters) - Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to display warning ​labels about their potential harm to young users’ mental health ‌under a new law, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday. "Keeping New Yorkers safe ‌has been my top priority since taking office, and that includes protecting our kids from the potential harms of social media features that encourage excessive use," Hochul said in a statement.

New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings

The auto business habitually experiences the test of unsold stock, and the Slam, a robust in the truck portion, is


Unsold Rams May Be Less expensive Than You Suspect


The war in Iran will force governments and companies to rethink the necessary conditions for energy security.

The Iran war’s energy security legacy

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday threatened harsh retaliation against neighbouring countries should Iranian infrastructure or economic centres be attacked. In a message "to the countries of the region" posted on X, Pezeshkian wrote: "If you want development and security, don't let our enemies run the war from your lands.

Iranian president warns of retaliation against Gulf states

Moments after Luigi Mangione was handcuffed at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, a police officer searching his backpack found a loaded gun magazine wrapped in a pair of underwear.  The discovery, recounted in court Monday as Mangione fights to keep evidence out of his New York murder case, convinced police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, that he was the man wanted in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan five days earlier.

Bullets in Luigi Mangione’s bag convinced police that he was UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect

In the present high speed world, remaining useful is essential to accomplishing our objectives and dealing with our day to day assignments really. Luckily, innovation offers an extensive variety of applications and devices that can help


Tech for Efficiency: Applications and Apparatuses to Accomplish More


Volkswagen may be facing one of the most unusual crossroads in its history — and it has nothing to do with electric vehicles or emissions targets. A report circulating in recent days suggests the German automaker is exploring a potential partnership with Israeli defense firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems that could see one of its factories transition away from building cars entirely. Instead, the facility could be repurposed to support components tied to Israel’s Iron Dome defense system. At t

Volkswagen Plant Could Pivot From Building Cars to Supporting Iron Dome Systems

Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.

New dinosaur tracks in Italy illustrate herds moving in unison

Snowboarding offers an invigorating method for encountering the magnificence of winter scenes while partaking in the adventure of cutting down cold


Extraordinary Snowboarding Objections All over the Planet


The nascent LGBTQ+ rights movement and the Christian right each strongly shaped the early years of HIV/AIDS, a historian explains.

How HIV/AIDS got its name − the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language

A clear majority of people in Germany believe the government's measures against rising fuel prices are inadequate, with 80% of respondents surveyed saying not enough is being done, the ZDF's Politbarometer poll released on Friday showed. Some 14% consider the measures appropriate while 3% say they go too far.

Big majority in Germany call Berlin's efforts on gas prices too weak

The current campaign in southern Lebanon is designed to neutralize the most immediate threats – cross-border infiltration and anti-tank missile fire – while containing long-range Hezbollah fire. Where there are terrorists and rockets, there will be no homes and no residents, Defense Minister Israel Katz said this week, coining a pithy expression for a new Israeli security doctrine along its borders.

Israel has clear objectives south of Litani River, but will face difficult choices further north

Wellbeing and taking care of oneself are fundamental parts of a solid and satisfying life. Setting aside some margin to support your body, mind, and


Focus on Yourself: Wellbeing and Taking care of oneself Practices


For more than a decade, South Africa’s economy has barely grown, leaving it with crumbling infrastructure and the need to create jobs.

South Africa pushes for $200B investment

Architect Frank O. Gehry, who designed unique buildings across the globe, has died.

Architect Frank Gehry has died: See his most iconic buildings

The number of international travelers flocking to Spain is on the rise. What future restrictions will be in place? And how can you be a good tourist in Spain?

Everything you should know before booking a trip to Spain

Norovirus has been rising in the U.S. since as early as mid-October, especially in states like Louisiana, Michigan and Indiana, according to data from WastewaterSCAN.

Norovirus is spreading earlier again this year, wastewater data shows

The people who paid to be emotionally destroyed by a movie about the death of Shakespeare's son tell us about the joy of communal devastation.

Bring tissues and skip the mascara: The movie that's making theater-goers sob uncontrollaby

Design bloggers have become persuasive figures in the realm of style, offering an abundance of motivation, pattern bits of knowledge, and imaginative


The Best Design Bloggers for Style Motivation


Depending on how you look at it, the universe might not have an "end," after all.

How will the universe end?

"For a brief instant, I simply stood there, stunned. Then instinct took over".

A photographer's journey to capture a blood moon rising over the South China Sea. 'It was an incredible moment'

It's the 12 days of Spacemas, fa la la la la la la la la (sorry).

The 12 biggest space stories of 2025 — according to you

Protecting your retirement with senior protection is an essential part of monetary anticipating your brilliant years. In this article,


Step by step instructions to Protect Your Retirement with Senior Protection.


The viral holiday obsession sparked pricey resale listings and copycat alternatives.

The Starbucks for Life game is back, along with your chance to win a 'Bearista' cold cup. Here's how to get your paws on one.

Picking the best robot vacuum cleaner can incredibly improve the tidiness and accommodation of your home. With cutting edge elements such


6 Robot Vacuum Cleaners for Easy Home Cleaning


The Israeli military said on Thursday it has killed more than 40 members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon in the last 24 hours. Sources within Hezbollah also reported that dozens of fighters had been killed in close combat with Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon.

Israel says 40 Hezbollah members killed as forces advance in Lebanon

Li Xiong, 41, the former chairman of Huione Group and a core member of what Chinese authorities call the Chen Zhi criminal syndicate, was escorted off a China Southern Airlines flight in Beijing on April 1 – shaven-headed, handcuffed, flanked by officers from China’s Ministry of Public Security. The real ...

Alleged Huione Group Money Laundering Boss Extradited to China

Germany is setting up a council to oversee the return of cultural property and human remains taken from former colonies.View on euronews

Germany to create restitution council to return colonia-era acquired cultural artefacts

Several Muslim countries have strongly criticized Israel's new death penalty law passed by parliament earlier this week. The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates strongly condemn "the imposition of the death penalty in the occupied West Bank and its de facto application against Palestinians," according to a joint statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Thursday.

Muslim nations condemn new Israeli death penalty law

While writing "Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online," Fortesa Latifi learned a lot about parent and child influencers. Like, a lot.

$1,000 bribes, Mormon momfluencer mixers and making content to get plastic surgery: The wildest things I learned reporting my book

Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.

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