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Smoke-Free Drive! Lahore to Suspend Licences of Drivers of Smoke-Emitting Vehicles

Lahore traffic authorities have taken a tough step against air pollution. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi announced that drivers of smoke-emitting vehicles will now have their driving licences suspended. Commercial vehicles that break emission rules may also lose their route permits. The decision is part of a zero-tolerance campaign to reduce smog

Australian small business sales cool off in the June quarter

Xero economist Louise Southall says small businesses are “thinking carefully” before hiring as rate rises and fuel costs bite. Key insights: New Xero Small Business Insights data shows Australian small business sales growth eased to 6.5 per cent year-on-year in the June quarter, down from a two-year high of 7.9 per cent in Q1. Hospitality, retail

Sri Lanka prepares for impending El Niño with traditional and new approaches

According to traditional Sri Lankan paddy farmers, long dry spells have occurred every four to seven years. Sri Lanka has experienced around 25-26 El Niño events from 1950 to date, out of which only three have been strong El Niño events, meteorology department officials say. The irrigation department has introduced new water-saving techniques such as

Human teens beat AI at an international math competition

Science & Nature Google and OpenAI earned gold medals, but were still out-mathed by students. The post Human teens beat AI at an international math...

Human neuron subtype programming via single-cell transcriptome-coupled patterning screens | Science

Science & Nature Human neurons programmed through transcription factor (TF) overexpression model neuronal differentiation and disease. However, the diversity of neuronal subtypes programmable in...

Human Footprints at White Sands Are Up To 22,400 Years Old: Study

Science & Nature Discovery of human footprints at White Sands, New Mexico, dated to between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago, was a notable step...

Human rights experts raise concerns over Australia youth justice systems

News Human rights experts raise concerns over Australia youth justice systems Independent human rights experts on Monday urged lawmakers in the Australian state of Queensland to vote against a bill introducing additional criminal offenses and imposing adult sentences on youth offenders. UN Special Rapporteur on torture Alice Jill Edwards and the Special Rapporteur on the

“Children have human rights”: YouTuber Ms. Rachel speaks after pro-Israel group reported her to DOJ

Ms. Rachel attends the Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) Children’s educational content creator Ms. Rachel broke her silence to defend the...

These human ancestors weren’t as lonely as experts thought

Science & Nature Researchers uncovered Homo erectus skull fragments within 176.5 million cubic feet of sand. The post These human ancestors weren’t as lonely as...

Human Rights Foundation launches Bitcoin Alliance to aid global civil liberties

Human Rights Foundation launches Bitcoin Alliance to aid global civil liberties Gino Matos · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read The nonprofit will act as a platform to exchange knowledge on using Bitcoin as a censorship-resistant financial tool.  2 min read Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 9:18 am UTC Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image

Moms in Crisis, Jobs Lost: The Human Cost of Trump’s Addiction Funding Cuts

When the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in covid-era funds to states in late March, addiction recovery programs suffered swift losses. An Indiana organization that employs people in recovery to help peers with substance use disorders and mental illness was forced to lay off three workers. A Texas digital support service for people

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Smoke-Free Drive! Lahore to Suspend Licences of Drivers of Smoke-Emitting Vehicles

Lahore traffic authorities have taken a tough step against air pollution. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi announced that drivers of smoke-emitting vehicles will now have their driving licences suspended. Commercial vehicles that break emission rules may also lose their route permits. The decision is part of a zero-tolerance campaign to reduce smog

Australian small business sales cool off in the June quarter

Xero economist Louise Southall says small businesses are “thinking carefully” before hiring as rate rises and fuel costs bite. Key insights: New Xero Small Business Insights data shows Australian small business sales growth eased to 6.5 per cent year-on-year in the June quarter, down from a two-year high of 7.9 per cent in Q1. Hospitality, retail

Sri Lanka prepares for impending El Niño with traditional and new approaches

According to traditional Sri Lankan paddy farmers, long dry spells have occurred every four to seven years. Sri Lanka has experienced around 25-26 El Niño events from 1950 to date, out of which only three have been strong El Niño events, meteorology department officials say. The irrigation department has introduced new water-saving techniques such as

Liverpool in contact with former Chelsea defender

Liverpool continue their pre-season campaign with a friendly against Premier League rivals Leeds United on Sunday.  Rio Ngumoha’s goal earned the Reds a narrow 1-0 victory over Wrexham in their last outing, and new manager Andoni Iraola will hope to see his side build on that result when they face the Whites in Chicago, Illinois.

This $29 rack fixed my out-of-control keyboard and mouse collection

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn't affect our editorial independence . Australian Editor, PCWorld A simple acrylic rack keeps my 5+ gaming keyboards and mice organized, stacked, and within reach. Goodbye desk clutter, hello sanity. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that there’s