Why a Bill Gates-backed insect factory releases 30 million mosquitoes every week

Deep inside Medellin, Colombia, scientists are breeding millions of mosquitoes every week and then releasing them into the environment on purpose. At first, that may sound strange, especially because mosquitoes are known for spreading dangerous diseases. But researchers say these insects are actually being used to help stop illnesses like dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow…

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IPL 2026 | ‘Unfortunately … ‘: Tilak Varma’s candid Yuzvendra Chahal remark after Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings

Tilak Varma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The celebration, leap, exultation and winning gesture towards the Mumbai Indians dugout said it all for Tilak Varma as he guided Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday.The defeat was…

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Taylor Swift and Kylie Kelce rumours explode after source reveals “different lives” behind closed doors

Taylor Swift’s relationship with the Kelce family keeps drawing attention, but new reports suggest one connection may not be as close as fans believe. Fresh insider claims about Swift and Kylie Kelce are now fueling another round of online discussion as wedding speculation surrounding Travis Kelce and the pop superstar continues to grow.The conversation picked…

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SIR Phase-3 in 16 states & 3 UTs, including Delhi

NEW DELHI: Election Commission on Thursday announced Phase-3 of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, to be conducted across 16 states and three Union territories (UTs), including NCT of Delhi, between May and Dec. SIR-3, which will verify eligibility of a total 36.7 crore electors, will be carried out in a phased manner across…

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Iran permits 30 vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz overnight; Lebanon strikes Israel

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said around 30 ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz with Tehran’s permission since Wednesday evening, signalling a limited easing of restrictions on one of the world’s most important energy routes. Iranian media reported that several Chinese vessels were among those allowed through after what officials described as close coordination between Beijing…

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