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Finasteride Hair Loss Treatment Linked to Suicide Risk: New Study Reveals Long-Term Brain Effects and FDA Warnings
Oct 09, 2025 05:53 pm CST
A recent Israeli study reveals finasteride, a popular hair loss medication, may increase suicide risk due to brain inflammation and hippocampus changes. The FDA delayed adding serious mental health warnings despite early evidence, while researchers explore promising alternatives like stevioside-enhanced minoxidil for the millions affected by androgenetic alopecia.
Philip Green: Australia's Diplomatic Leader at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 09, 2025 05:00 pm CST
Philip Green, Australian High Commissioner to India, will join global leaders at the NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi on October 17-18. With extensive diplomatic experience across four continents and a key role in Australia's foreign policy, Green will participate in discussions on shaping the future world order alongside British and German counterparts at Bharat Mandapam.
Earth Records Third-Hottest September as Global Temperatures Remain Near Historic Highs
Oct 09, 2025 04:55 pm CST
Scientists report September 2025 as the third-warmest on record, measuring 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels. The Copernicus Climate Change Service data shows persistent high temperatures continuing the trend of recent years, with 2025 expected to follow 2024 and 2023 as the third-hottest year on record. This ongoing warming trend reflects the continuing influence of greenhouse gas accumulation as nations prepare for UN climate negotiations.
Announcing the 2025 Kirkus Prize Winners: Celebrating Literary Excellence with $50,000 Awards
Oct 09, 2025 04:49 pm CST
The prestigious 2025 Kirkus Prize has honored three exceptional works across fiction, nonfiction, and children's literature categories. Lucas Schaefer's identity-focused novel "The Slip," Scott Anderson's Iranian Revolution analysis "King of Kings," and Thao Lam's delightful "Everybelly" each secured $50,000 awards for their literary excellence and timely messages about community, transformation, and historical understanding.
Navigating Flight Disruptions During the US Government Shutdown: Passenger Rights and Action Plan
Oct 09, 2025 04:44 pm CST
The ongoing US government shutdown has created significant disruptions in air travel due to air traffic controller shortages. This comprehensive guide explains passenger rights during flight cancellations, offers practical steps for rebooking, details refund policies, and provides strategic advice for travelers facing delays at major airports during this uncertain period.
AI Investment Bubble Warning: Financial Institutions Raise Concerns About Market Correction Risks
Oct 09, 2025 04:43 pm CST
Financial institutions including the Bank of England and IMF are sounding alarms about a potential AI investment bubble, comparing current tech stock valuations to the 2000 dotcom bubble peak. As OpenAI reaches a $500 billion valuation despite not being profitable, experts debate whether AI's economic promise justifies the massive investments or if market expectations have become dangerously inflated, raising risks of a sharp market correction that could impact global economic growth.
206 Animals Rescued from Squalid New York Hoarding Situation Where Elderly Woman Was Trapped
Oct 09, 2025 04:41 pm CST
Authorities discovered 206 animals living in deplorable conditions at a Northport, New York home where a 95-year-old woman was found trapped by debris. The wildlife rehabilitator faces charges of animal cruelty and endangering an elderly person as officials work to provide medical care for the rescued animals.
Masood Azhar Forms First-Ever JeM Women's Brigade Following Operation Sindoor Losses
Oct 09, 2025 04:32 pm CST
Jaish-e-Mohammed, led by UN-designated terrorist Masood Azhar, has created its first women's wing called "Jamaat-ul-Mominaat" following significant losses during Operation Sindoor. Led by Azhar's sister Sadiya Azhar, this new brigade marks a strategic shift for the terrorist organization that traditionally excluded women from combat roles. Intelligence sources indicate the group plans to extend operations into India through online networks, potentially utilizing female suicide bombers in future terrorist attacks.
Taliban Implements Nationwide Social Media Restrictions: Instagram, Facebook and X Blocked in Afghanistan
Oct 09, 2025 04:24 pm CST
The Taliban has enacted severe restrictions on social media access across Afghanistan, blocking platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X just one week after a nationwide internet blackout. This ongoing digital crackdown affects approximately 43.8 million Afghans who rely on internet connectivity for work, education, and communication, representing a significant escalation in the regime's control over information access since taking power in 2021.
Lindy Cameron: British High Commissioner's Journey From Cyber Security to India Relations at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 09, 2025 04:22 pm CST
British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, with over twenty years of experience in international development and national security, will attend the NDTV World Summit 2025 at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam. The summit brings together global leaders to discuss innovation, collaboration, and reimagining the future through the themes of Risk, Resolve, and Renewal.