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  The US Department of Justice has announced it will seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last December. The decision, announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday, follows President Donald Trump’s directive to reinstate federal executions. Bondi described the killing as a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America.” “After careful consideration, I have directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty in this case as we carry out President Trump’s agenda to stop violent crime and Make America Safe Again,” she said in a statement. Thompson, CEO of the largest health insurance payer in the United States, was shot outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan on December 4 while heading to an investor meeting for UnitedHealth Group. Mangione was arrested five days later at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where police found him in possession of a pistol, sil...

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's first comprehensive Children’s Heart Surgery Programme is in full swing, providing life-saving treatment to young patients, including those from other provinces, Express News reported. Under the Chief Minister’s Children’s Heart Surgery Programme, 3,162 successful heart surgeries and interventions have been performed so far. Additionally, 7,436 children from across the country have been registered for treatment. To enhance the programme, foreign paediatric heart surgeons will visit Punjab regularly. A British medical team has already conducted surgeries at Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology. The initiative is extending free heart surgeries to children from Sindh, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. In Punjab’s public and private hospitals, the treatment of 316 children from K-P has been arranged; 51 children from Sindh have been registered for surgery; 11 children from Balochistan will undergo free procedure...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dropped a teaser for the official anthem of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, featuring rockstar Ali Zafar. The brief clip, which promises an energetic anthem, showcases Zafar dancing to vibrant music, but keeps the theme of the song under wraps. The teaser ends with a “Coming Soon” message, building anticipation among fans ahead of the full release.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Pakistan Super League (@thepsl) Zafar, a longstanding favorite, has previously composed and performed some of the most iconic PSL anthems. His hits include “Ab Khel Ke Dikha” (2016), “Ab Khel Jamay Ga” (2017), and “Dil Se Jaan Laga De” (2018). After several years of absence, Pakistani heartthrob Ali Zafar made his highly anticipated comeback in 2024 for the official PSL anthem, "Khul Ke Khel," alongside Aima Baig.   Zafar’s return comes after ...

The bodies of eight Red Crescent medics and Palestinian rescue workers, killed over a week ago, have been recovered from a grave in southern Gaza, UN officials confirmed. Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), called the act "a profound violation of human dignity" on social media. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expressed its "appall" at the deaths, noting the workers were risking their lives to help others. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported that one worker remains missing. The workers had gone missing on March 23 when Israel resumed its offensive against Hamas. The Palestine Red Crescent also found the bodies of six civil defense members and one UN employee at the same site, though the Red Cross refrained from assigning blame. The Israeli military explained that troops opened fire on a group of vehicles, including ambulances and fire trucks, after they approa...

Generations define the evolving social and technological landscape. In my previous op-eds, 'Gen X' and 'Gen X and Gen Z in Conversation', published in these columns, I opined on how generational differences shape society. Now, watching the kids of my nephews and nieces, as well as the children of my coworkers, I notice a clear trend — toddlers effortlessly using smartphones, lost in cartoons in English or Hindi, yet shy to engage socially. This paradox shows the need to explore Generation Alpha (born between 2010 and 2024), the first to be raised entirely in an AI-driven world, and how this will transform learning, communication and human bonds. Generation X, moved from an analog childhood to a digital adulthood, bridging the two tech eras, shaping work culture, parenting and society with their drive and skill to adapt. As parents, they taught Gen Z think for themselves, question things and use technology. Gen Z grew up as true digital natives in an internet-driven worl...

Fran Drescher, 67, is embracing a unique approach to romance, revealing she maintains a “rotation” of friends with benefits. The Nanny star shared details about her love life during an interview with Page Six at a screening of The Friend. “I have a little rotation,” Drescher said when asked about her current romantic situation. She humorously added, “I’m Fran Drescher. What do you think?!” Drescher, who was previously married to Peter Marc Jacobson from 1978 to 1999, first disclosed her preference for casual relationships in 2020. At the time, she shared that she had a friend with benefits whom she would see regularly, describing the arrangement as “more than enough” given her busy lifestyle. “We’re very comfortable with each other, and we have our routine,” she said, explaining that their time together typically includes relaxing, watching movies, and enjoying each other’s company. “Of course we have sex, and it’s delightful. It keeps me going.” Despite her unconventional approach, Dr...

The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) has decided to cancel comedian Amber Ruffin’s scheduled performance at its annual dinner on April 26, opting instead to shift the focus toward journalism and scholarship. WHCA President Eugene Daniels announced the decision, stating, “The WHCA board has unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year. At this consequential moment for journalism, I want to ensure the focus is not on the politics of division but entirely on awarding our colleagues for their outstanding work and providing scholarship and mentorship to the next generation of journalists.” The cancellation follows Ruffin’s previous remarks on CNN, where she suggested that “no one” wanted former President Donald Trump to attend the dinner. Trump has since confirmed that he will not be present at the event. Ruffin’s participation was initially announced on February 4, with Daniels praising her as an ideal choice for the occasion. However, the WH...