Tim Cook exits Apple CEO role after record $109.4B quarter with weak outlook

Indian missions facilitated 1.4 lakh citizens’ return amid US-Iran war: Centre

Montana Teen Uses Lasso Skills to Rescue Man from Yellowstone River

A 14-year-old boy named Jory Thomas saved a drowning man during a family camping trip in Montana. The incident occurred on the fast-moving Yellowstone River after a raft and paddleboard collided with a bridge pillar. One of the people involved was swept away downstream by the current. Jory used his rodeo lasso skills to rope the man on his very first throw, pulling him safely to shore. The rescue was completed before emergency responders could reach the scene.

Variable Cycle Engines Set to Power Next-Generation Fighter Jets

Variable Cycle Engines (VCEs) are emerging as a critical propulsion technology for sixth-generation fighter aircraft. These advanced engines are designed to deliver greater thrust while improving fuel efficiency during combat operations. General Electric's XA100 engine is a leading example, offering enhanced performance and lower thermal signatures. European countries are also independently developing adaptive propulsion systems for their future combat aircraft programs. Experts consider VCE technology essential to maintaining air superiority on a global scale in the years ahead.

US avocado import rules cut nitrogen pollution in Mexican waterways by 10%

New US import regulations for Mexican avocados have led growers to significantly reduce their use of agricultural chemicals. The shift in farming practices resulted in a 10% decrease in nitrogen pollution in waterways near avocado-growing regions in Mexico. Stricter inspection requirements and mandatory phytosanitary certificates encouraged farmers to adopt more careful pest management. Growers were motivated by the need to maintain market access to the lucrative US market, incentivizing cleaner production methods. The outcome highlights how trade policy can produce unexpected environmental benefits without disrupting commerce.