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US Flu season intensifies: New dominant strain H3N2 subclade K drives record hospitalizations
US Flu season intensifies: New dominant strain H3N2 subclade K drives record hospitalizations

By TOI GLOBAL DESK

Flu cases are skyrocketing across the U.S., with an unprecedently virulent strain, subclade K, leading to a significant uptick in both doctor appointments and hospital admissions. This surge is putting immense pressure on our healthcare infrastructure. Authorities are emphasizing the importance of staying alert and practicing fundamental prevention measures such as hand hygiene and vaccinations.

Flu cases are skyrocketing across the U.S., with an unprecedently virulent strain, subclade K, leading to a significant uptick in both doctor appointments and hospital admissions. This surge is putting immense pressure on our healthcare infrastructure. Authorities are emphasizing the importance of staying alert and practicing fundamental prevention measures such as hand hygiene and vaccinations.

ISS spacewalk delayed: What's wrong with the Crew-11 astronaut and will the mission end early?
ISS spacewalk delayed: What's wrong with the Crew-11 astronaut and will the mission end early?

By TOI GLOBAL DESK

The much-anticipated spacewalk aboard the International Space Station has hit a temporary pause due to a medical concern involving a Crew-11 astronaut. NASA is placing paramount importance on the well-being of its crew members and is evaluating every possible course of action, including a potential premature conclusion to their mission.

The much-anticipated spacewalk aboard the International Space Station has hit a temporary pause due to a medical concern involving a Crew-11 astronaut. NASA is placing paramount importance on the well-being of its crew members and is evaluating every possible course of action, including a potential premature conclusion to their mission.

LA wildfire recovery: One year later, rebuilding lags for most survivors
LA wildfire recovery: One year later, rebuilding lags for most survivors

By TOI GLOBAL DESK

Twelve months post-wildfires in Los Angeles County, the path to recovery remains arduous. Countless families are struggling with the financial implications of inadequate insurance settlements. With only a few homes restored, vast tracts of land remain barren. Survivors confront soaring expenses and prolonged rebuilding timelines, leading some to reluctantly part with their properties.

Twelve months post-wildfires in Los Angeles County, the path to recovery remains arduous. Countless families are struggling with the financial implications of inadequate insurance settlements. With only a few homes restored, vast tracts of land remain barren. Survivors confront soaring expenses and prolonged rebuilding timelines, leading some to reluctantly part with their properties.

Spotify empowers podcasters with enhanced monetization and video features
Spotify empowers podcasters with enhanced monetization and video features

By TOI GLOBAL DESK

Spotify is supercharging its creator initiative with exciting new features designed to help podcasters maximize their revenue. As the platform positions itself to compete head-to-head with giants like YouTube, the entry requirements for the partner program have been relaxed, making it more accessible than ever.

Spotify is supercharging its creator initiative with exciting new features designed to help podcasters maximize their revenue. As the platform positions itself to compete head-to-head with giants like YouTube, the entry requirements for the partner program have been relaxed, making it more accessible than ever.

A change of lifestyle is the key to better health in 2026
A change of lifestyle is the key to better health in 2026

By TOI GLOBAL DESK

The 2026 health campaign is going to be a major breakthrough for the world, as it will be bringing with it healthy habits that will be automatically formed and supported by the new lifestyle.

The 2026 health campaign is going to be a major breakthrough for the world, as it will be bringing with it healthy habits that will be automatically formed and supported by the new lifestyle.

The unsettling truth behind “organic robots” going viral online
The unsettling truth behind “organic robots” going viral online

Videos of fleshy, living-looking robots have sparked fear and fascination across social media. While they may appear straight out of science fiction, these creations are real—rooted in a growing field called biohybrid robotics. Scientists are combining living tissue with machines, not to create life-like beings, but to explore new ways technology can move, sense, and adapt. Here’s what these viral robots actually are, why they exist, and what they are not capable of.

Videos of fleshy, living-looking robots have sparked fear and fascination across social media. While they may appear straight out of science fiction, these creations are real—rooted in a growing field called biohybrid robotics. Scientists are combining living tissue with machines, not to create life-like beings, but to explore new ways technology can move, sense, and adapt. Here’s what these viral robots actually are, why they exist, and what they are not capable of.

Giant Pandas Are No Longer ‘Endangered’ But Are They Really Out of Danger?
Giant Pandas Are No Longer ‘Endangered’ But Are They Really Out of Danger?

For decades, the giant panda symbolized the fragility of endangered wildlife. But after years of coordinated conservation efforts, the species is no longer classified as “endangered,” marking one of the most significant environmental success stories of the modern era.

For decades, the giant panda symbolized the fragility of endangered wildlife. But after years of coordinated conservation efforts, the species is no longer classified as “endangered,” marking one of the most significant environmental success stories of the modern era.

2025 health search trends: Top concerns & what people searched Googled
2025 health search trends: Top concerns & what people searched Googled

By TOI GLOBAL DESK

As 2025 unfolds, online searches reveal a rising tide of public concern surrounding flu outbreaks, COVID-19 lingering effects, and increasing cases of dengue. People are actively looking for effective strategies to control high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and insulin sensitivity related to diabetes.

As 2025 unfolds, online searches reveal a rising tide of public concern surrounding flu outbreaks, COVID-19 lingering effects, and increasing cases of dengue. People are actively looking for effective strategies to control high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and insulin sensitivity related to diabetes.

Why fashion debates turned angrier in 2025
Why fashion debates turned angrier in 2025

By TOI GLOBAL DESK

Culture wars entered style fashion in 2025 and became a major factor in the rise of cultural and political anger. The ads, runway shows, and celebrity campaigns, which were the main topics of the public debates, were amplified by social media and partisan commentary, and this led to the intensification of these debates.

Culture wars entered style fashion in 2025 and became a major factor in the rise of cultural and political anger. The ads, runway shows, and celebrity campaigns, which were the main topics of the public debates, were amplified by social media and partisan commentary, and this led to the intensification of these debates.

Walmart website & app outage: Millions affected, post-holiday deals missed
Walmart website & app outage: Millions affected, post-holiday deals missed

By TOI GLOBAL DESK

On Tuesday, Walmart's online services hit a snag, leaving countless shoppers stranded without access to the website or app. This hiccup disrupted not only online purchases but also essential digital services. The outage extended to Sam's Club and delivery drivers, compounding frustrations during the bustling post-holiday shopping season.

On Tuesday, Walmart's online services hit a snag, leaving countless shoppers stranded without access to the website or app. This hiccup disrupted not only online purchases but also essential digital services. The outage extended to Sam's Club and delivery drivers, compounding frustrations during the bustling post-holiday shopping season.

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