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• Innovations Surgery Center Becomes First Ambulatory Surgery Center in Mid-Atlantic Region to Offer Robotic-Assisted Gynecologic Surgery

  2026-01-14 19:37:08

  Advanced robotic gynecologic surgery delivered in an outpatient surgery center designed to improve outcomes, increase surgeon access, and reduce the overall cost of care. ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Innovations Surgery Center (ISC), a physician-focused ambulatory surgery center in Rockville, Maryland, has expanded its surgical capabilities with the addition of a robotic surgical [...]

  Source: The_tob

• Trump's Troops To 'STORM Iran In 24 Hours': SAUDI On Alert, QATAR Confirms Drawdown At US AIR BASE

  2026-01-14 19:36:25

  Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as Iran issues renewed warnings and the United States begins precautionary military moves across the region. A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader has warned that Tehran would respond forcefully to any attack, pointing to Iran’s previous missile strike on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Al Udeid, the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East, hosts around ten thousand American troops and has already been targeted by Iranian missiles in the past. Against this backdrop, U.S. officials confirm that some personnel are being withdrawn from regional bases as a precaution amid heightened tensions. Qatar has acknowledged limited drawdowns at Al Udeid, saying the measures are aimed at protecting civilians and critical infrastructure. Diplomatic sources in Europe and Israel say U.S. military intervention now appears increasingly likely, possibly within the next 24 hours, though Washington has not made any formal announcement. The standoff comes as Iran faces its most severe domestic unrest, with at least 3,428 reportedly killed and more than 10,000 detained in a sweeping crackdown. As warnings, troop movements, and diplomatic accusations intensify, the region appears to be edging closer to a dangerous confrontation with global consequences.

  Source: Toi

• When city runs dry in summer, these campuses still hold water

  2026-01-14 19:36:00

  Source: Toi

• Meta Reportedly Cuts 1500 People In Reality Labs Division

  2026-01-14 19:35:03

  A Meta spokesman told the Wall Street Journal that the layoffs were in line with the company’s strategy to shift investment from Metaverse to wearables.

  Source: Newsable_asianetnews

• Lil Wayne and Caleb Williams’ beef ends with the rapper asking him “not to mind”

  2026-01-14 19:35:02

  A recent online spat between Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and rapper Lil Wayne shows how NFL rivalries are evolving. Wayne, a Packers fan, expressed frustration after a Bears win. Williams responded calmly, leading to a mutual respect. The exchange demonstrates that competitive spirit can coexist with admiration for the game, even in intense rivalries like Bears-Packers.

  Source: Toi

• Festive skies, fatal strings: Sankranti leaves trail of injured birds & humans

  2026-01-14 19:35:00

  Source: Toi

• Denmark Says "Fundamental Disagreement" Remains After Greenland Talks With US

  2026-01-14 19:34:41

  Denmark's foreign minister said Wednesday that a "fundamental disagreement" over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

  Source: Ndtv

• Imran Khan Opens Up About Girlfriend Lekha Washington: ‘To Be Loved By Someone Truly Heals You’

  2026-01-14 19:33:47

  Imran Khan opens up about mental health, fatherhood and how daughter Imara and partner Lekha Washington helped him heal and grow.

  Source: News18

• Napoli's title defence hit by scoreless draw with Parma

  2026-01-14 19:33:01

  NAPLES, Italy, Jan 14 : Napoli's Serie A title defence was dealt another blow when they were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Parma on Wednesday, a third successive stalemate for the hosts which could see them lose further ground at the top.Napoli came in on the back of two 2-2 draws, coming from behind in both

  Source: Channelnewsasia

• Revanth to Unveil NextGen Life Sciences Policy at Davos

  2026-01-14 19:31:47

  The policy aims to transform Telangana into one of the world’s top three life sciences clusters by 2030 and build a $250 billion life sciences economy.

  Source: Deccanchronicle