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Decades of research suggest that cracking your knuckles does not cause arthritis, despite the long-standing belief that it damages the joints. Highlights: Research shows no convincing evidence that habitual cracking causes arthritis The popping sound comes from changes in the lubricating fluid inside the joint—not bones rubbing together Some studies suggest possible effects on grip strength, but these findings do not prove joint damage or arthritis For years, parents, teachers, and even friends have warned that cracking your knuckles will eventually cause arthritis. The loud popping sound has long fueled this belief. However, research has consistently found no convincing evidence…

On Friday, Anthropic launched its Opus 5 model, the newest version of its long-standing heavyweight model. While smaller than Fable 5, the model will be both cheaper and less restrictive than Fable, likely making it preferable in most use cases. Notably, Opus 5 actually outperforms Fable 5 on a number of benchmarks included in the announcement. Opus 5 is launching only two months after Opus 4.8, which became available on May 28. Mythos 5, Fable 5, and Sonnet 5 all launched in June, leaving only the lightweight Haiku model still waiting for an upgrade to the 5 series. In a…

Thiruvananthapuram: Vizhinjam International Seaport has secured Customs approval to commence EXIM operations, its operator, VISL, said on Saturday.Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd said the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has granted final approval for the port to officially commence EXIM cargo operations from August 18.”While Vizhinjam International Seaport, Thiruvananthapuram, has so far functioned exclusively as an international transshipment hub, export-import cargo operations shall commence with effect from August 18, 2026.Read more: Vizhinjam port to begin full EXIM operations from August 18″Customs regulation of EXIM cargo will be carried out in coordination with various government and facilitating agencies, such as…

Donald Trump’s administration has lowered the proposed tariff on a majority of Indian exports to 10% from the earlier 12.5% under its Section 301 forced-labour investigation, handing New Delhi a relative trade advantage over several competing manufacturing economies even as exporters continue to face higher costs in the US market.The revised tariff structure, which took effect immediately after the expiry of temporary Section 122 duties on July 24, applies to roughly 70% of India’s exports to the US.Also read: Trump’s new tariffs prompt lawsuit from small businesses According to an analysis by The Times of India’s Smriti Jain, the lower…

For Brussels, this week’s agreement on a new sanctions package against Russia marks another milestone in the collective effort to undermine the economic engine sustaining Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “At a time when Ukraine has built military momentum, our sanctions continue to weaken the economic foundations of Russia’s war effort,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. “We are hitting Putin where it hurts most: cutting off the financial lifelines he relies on to sustain his war,” High Representative Kaja Kallas added. But the agreement – and, perhaps more revealingly, the fraught negotiations behind it –…

3 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 05:15 AM IST AN INDIAN seafarer was killed in an attack on a ship while it was reportedly transiting Russian territorial waters in the Black Sea on July 18, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. This came to light days after four Indians were among 10 killed in an attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Ukraine on July 19. “It has come to our attention that on July 18, the commercial vessel MV OMORFI was attacked while transiting the Black Sea, reportedly in Russian territorial waters. At the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump struck a more conciliatory tone Friday at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner, scrapping the combative speech he had prepared before an assassination attempt upended the annual event in April. The rewrite emphasized unity and gratitude, though the president still couldn’t resist slipping in a few familiar jabs at the press while insisting: “The show must go on.”Trump returned to the stage just months after gunfire abruptly ended the organization’s annual banquet. An armed suspect, Cole Allen, stormed the event in what authorities say was an attempt to assassinate…

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 25, 2026 11:15 AM IST The National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun the next phase of its restructuring after terminating the services of 47 officials following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. The Ministry of Education on Friday announced the recruitment of senior professionals for key leadership roles and the engagement of 16 Young Professionals through the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) Pratibha Setu portal as part of efforts to strengthen the examination body’s institutional capacity. According to the Ministry of Education, the recruitment exercise follows the recommendations of the High-Level Committee of Experts chaired by…

Major League Wrestling is set for a loaded edition of MLW Fusion this weekend as Chucktown Throwdown comes to Charleston. With a blockbuster contract signing, championship developments, international rivalries, and several high-profile matches on tap, the promotion is looking to build momentum on the road to FantasticaMania USA. The biggest attraction of the night will see MLW World Heavyweight Champion Killer Kross and legendary Japanese star Satoshi Kojima come face-to-face for their official FantasticaMania USA contract signing. While the segment is meant to make their upcoming title match official, Kross has a reputation for turning contract signings into psychological warfare.…

A newly developed dental gel may be able to rebuild damaged tooth enamel, potentially creating a new approach to preventing decay and restoring worn teeth. Scientists at the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering created the material to imitate the biological processes that form enamel naturally. Their findings, published in Nature Communications, suggest the gel could repair enamel that has been weakened by mineral loss or erosion, reinforce enamel that is still healthy, and help protect teeth from future damage. A Gel That Recreates Natural Enamel Growth Dentists could apply the gel quickly…