Joe Root set to return as England Test captain after Stokes’ retirement, likely to lead till Ashes | Cricket News

Joe Root is set to return as England’s Test captain, with his second spell in charge likely to continue through next summer’s home Ashes series against Australia, The Athletic reported on Friday.England’s search for a new Test captain following Ben Stokes‘ retirement from international cricket now appears set to end with Root returning to the…

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US 30-year mortgage rates climbs to 6.46%, highest in nearly 7 months; homebuyers face fresh cost pressure

The average long-term US mortgage rate has climbed for the fifth consecutive week, reaching its highest level in nearly seven months and adding to affordability challenges for homebuyers during the crucial spring housing season, according to AP.The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.46% from 6.38% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said. A…

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R Ashwin backs Virat Kohli over ‘prove yourself’ remarks ahead of 2027 World Cup talks

Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin (Image: X) Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Virat Kohli after the former India captain made strong remarks about not wanting to constantly prove his value within the Indian team setup. Speaking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s official podcast, Kohli opened up about his current outlook towards international cricket, team…

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UKPSC PCS final result 2026 released, Jasmeet Kaur bags Rank 1: Direct link to download merit list here

UKPSC PCS final result 2026 The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has declared the final result of the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination (PCS) 2024. Candidates who appeared for the recruitment process can now check and download the final merit list from the official UKPSC website.According to the commission, the final selection list…

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In 1957, 26 queen bees escaped a Brazilian breeding experiment and accidentally unleashed the infamous “killer bees” |

For centuries, honey bees introduced from Europe quietly became part of life across the Americas, pollinating crops and producing honey without drawing much attention beyond farms and gardens. That picture shifted during the second half of the twentieth century after an agricultural breeding project in Brazil took an unexpected turn. What began as an attempt…

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Award-winning innovation: 17-year-old New Jersey student built an AI that detects autism and ADHD with a retinal scan |

A school science project has turned into an award-winning innovation for 17-year-old Edward Kang, a student from New Jersey who developed an artificial intelligence tool capable of screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by analysing retinal images. Called RetinaMind, the experimental AI examines photographs of the back of the eye to…

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