Web archive - July 3, 2024

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz, Uzbek president reaffirm commitment to strengthen ties

Both leaders meet on sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kazakhstan

Pakistan

Pakistan consumes 55b plastic bags at expected 15% increase in usage annually: Sherry Rehman

Senator urges nation to combat plastic pollution on World Plastic Bag Free Day

World

Death toll of stampede at overcrowded Indian religious event rises to 121

Among the dead were 112 women and seven children, while 31 people were injured, according to state authorities

Entertainment

Lil Baby’s red Cybertruck co-signed by Elon Musk draws mixed reactions from fans

Lil Baby's red Tesla Cybertruck draws mixed reactions, Elon Musk praises it, but fans compare it to a Lego car

Technology

Brazil orders Meta to stop using user data to train AI

The decision was issued by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority, which warned it would impose $8,800 a day

Sports

LeBron James reportedly reached two-year agreement to remain with Lakers and team up with son

LeBron James supposedly has signed a two-year, $104 million deal to stay with the Lakers.

Pakistan

Pakistan allows Gaza students to continue medical education

Decision, made by PMDC, follows a request from Pakistani High Commissioner in London

Entertainment

50 Cent mocks Rick Ross following Vancouver attack

50 Cent mocks Rick Ross on social media following a brawl in Vancouver.

Entertainment

McDonald’s removes salads and plant-based items from menu

McDonald’s President Joe Erlinger cites low demand as the reason for removing McPlant and salads from the menu.

Technology

Google greenhouse gas emissions surge after AI projects

Google's climate-changing emissions have increased 48 percent in the past five years