A pardoned Jan. 6 defendant was found guilty Wednesday of a single count of simple assault for sitting behind a woman on a train, touching her hair and posting the incident to social media. Bryan Betancur, of Silver Spring, Maryland, was found guilty in Washington, D.C., Superior Court of surreptitiously fondling a woman’s hair on…
The current outbreak of Ebola in the DR Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever, the director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters that the 2026 outbreak, “at its current pace”, would “eclipse” that of the 2014-2016 occurrence, which killed at least…
Tightest cave in the world (Instagram) Imagine squeezing your way through the world’s narrowest or ‘tightest’ cave to reach a scenic waterfall! That is exactly what makes Wadi Al Shab one of Oman’s most thrilling natural wonders attracting adventure seekers from all over. A recent Instagram video shared by travel creator Aseel Awwad put the…
An Army gynecologist charged with secretly videotaping patients during exams pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. Dr. Blaine McGraw is charged with indecent visual recording as well as conduct unbecoming of an officer, willful disobedience of a superior officer and making a false statement. The Army Office of Special Trial Counsel previously alleged there were 44…
Nigeria has become a major hub for the illegal trade of vultures, conservationists say, partly because of its biodiversity and porous borders. “We are doing everything possible to make sure that the smuggling of items, including vultures, including donkeys, and other species outside the country is suppressed to the barest minimum,” insists Abdullahi Maiwada, a…
If the word “high-protein” immediately makes you think of expensive supplements and protein shakes, it may be time to look back at the Indian kitchen. Many everyday ingredients already pack an impressive amount of protein. With a little planning, a wholesome dinner can easily provide more than 30g of protein without adding a scoop of…
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, we break down the key lessons from last night’s Wisconsin primary upset. Plus, Andrea Mitchell digs into the fraying relationship between…
The two big drags on the president’s popularity are the cost of living and the Iran War, with one bleeding into the other. The conflict has caused gas prices in the US to spike to above $4 a gallon, a painful hike to any US business that relies on transport. But in Kingsport, support for…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday the AI data center trade is reclaiming its place at the center of the market. “Today was one of those days where if you bet against the data center, you got trampled,” the “Mad Money” host said. “Of course the best time to buy was when Situational Awareness was forced…
Harsh Goenka breaks down Benne Dosa’s meteoric rise from a 12-seater to a Rs 350-crore brand A dosa business that started with just 12 seats is now being discussed in terms of a reported Rs 350-crore valuation. Benne’s rise has caught attention not only among food lovers but also in business circles, with industrialist Harsh…
