Web archive - August 21, 2024

Technology

YouTube rolls out QR codes across all channels

The introduction of QR codes is seen as a way to enhance channel promotion and attract new followers

World

Gender gap widens in White House race as Kamala Harris, Donald Trump face off

56% of women back Harris, 44% support Trump; 54% of men favour Trump, 45% choose Harris for US president in polls

Technology

World's fastest microscope captures movement of electrons in real-time

The new transmission electron microscope, captures images of electrons in flight by hitting them

Pakistan

Hafiz Naeem slams PPP's governance in Sindh

JI Karachi chief Munim Zafar Khan says local govt representatives would protest on August 24 outside KMC Head Office

World

Outgoing Israeli military intelligence chief admits responsibility for October 7 security failures

Head of armed forces and head of domestic intelligence agency had also accepted responsibility after the Hamas attack

Sports

Sterling, Chilwell training separately as Chelsea manager suggests possible moves

Maresca suggests Sterling and Chilwell might struggle for minutes at Chelsea, fueling transfer speculation

Entertainment

BTS ARMY rejects K-media photo requests ahead of SUGA’s police appearance over DUI incident

BTS’ SUGA will appear before police over DUI, with ARMY releasing statement calling for media to respect his privacy.

Sports

Players question ITIA’s fairness in clearing Sinner of drug test violations

Shapovalov and others express concerns, suggesting a disparity in how cases are managed for top players

Pakistan

Two Russian climbers rescued after six days on remote Pakistani peak

Rescue official informs climbers were moved from the peak to the base camp and were in stable condition

World

Iran carries out execution of fortune-teller convicted of rapes

A fortuneteller, who assaulted women and girls was executed in Yazd prison, said Hossein Tahmasebi, chief justice