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SciencePhoto: TOI ScienceNew research from Durban shows that black mamba scales can indicate heavy metal pollution in urban South Africa. Scientists discovered that lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury accumulate in the scales of Dendroaspis polylepis, Africa's most feared snake, highlighting environmental contamination in these areas.
TOI Science··Durban
HealthPhoto: TOI WorldA Pennsylvania appeals court upheld a $9.5 million medical malpractice verdict against Dr. Jason A. Smith after a vasectomy led to severe complications for patient Matthew Brennen, resulting in the removal of his testicle. The jury recognized the pain suffered by Brennen and his wife, Lisa. Expert testimony disproved the defense's claims about testicular torsion.
TOI World·
BusinessPhoto: News18 TechNetflix Co-CEO Greg Peters reassured employees after major layoffs and executive exits, stating the company is both performing well and still has work to do for growth. In an internal town hall, Peters described Netflix as a profitable, growing business but acknowledged the need for improvement. The layoffs, announced on October 14, cut nearly 1,000 jobs, about 6% of the workforce, affecting product, technology, legal, and HR teams.
News18 Tech·
WorldPhoto: Hindu WorldInvestigators found that cruel and inhuman jail conditions led to the suffocation deaths of 33 young miners arrested for illegal gold mining in Minna, Niger state, Nigeria. Survivors reported being crammed in a poorly ventilated cell with no response from guards. Some also said a substance that irritated their throats and noses was sprayed inside the cell.
Hindu World··Minna
WorldPhoto: News18 HindiA bomb alert at a toilet in Terminal-1 of Jaipur International Airport caused panic, prompting immediate action by CISF, Intelligence Bureau, Rajasthan Police, ATS, and Dog Squad. After nearly two hours of intense effort, the bomb was successfully neutralized. Airport officials later revealed it was a high-level mock drill to assess passenger safety and agency preparedness.
News18 Hindi··Jaipur
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe Maharashtra government, led by Devendra Fadnavis, approved an advance payment of Rs 5,000 to nearly 1.5 crore farmers affected by drought in 304 talukas. The aid targets farmers with over 33% crop damage and will be credited via Direct Benefit Transfer before Diwali. The scheme will cost around Rs 7,500 crore. Opposition and some coalition members criticized the amount as insufficient.
Deccan Herald·
TOI Science··Durban
Photo: TOI ScienceNew research from Durban shows that black mamba scales can indicate heavy metal pollution in urban South Africa. Scientists discovered that lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury accumulate in the scales of Dendroaspis polylepis, Africa's most feared snake, highlighting environmental contamination in these areas.
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