Yasmin Tinwala

Yasmin Tinwala covers breaking news and writes on trending topics. Outside of work, she loves talking (boasting) about her excellent taste in music, her beautiful but notorious pet cat and turtle, TV shows, the cosmos, and everything in between.

World Water Day: 3 In 4 People Don't Have Access To Safe Water, UN Report Says

There are currently 2 billion people in the world who are deprived of clean drinking water, a UN report released ahead of the UN 2023 Water Conference revealed.

‘Governor, Who?’: Biden-Ron DeSantis War Of Words Escalate As President Mocks Republican

Ron DeSantis Positive About Defeating Biden But Loses Voters' Trust As They Back Trump

"I think so," DeSantis said when asked if he could defeat Biden, a day before a poll revealed only 27% of Republican voters support his future GOP nomination.

The skyline of lower Manhattan is seen before sunrise in New York

New York Is World's Costliest City For Business Travel; Washington, San Francisco Trail Close Behind

Per day average for business travelers in New York in 2022 was $796, up from $549 in 2017.

France could be facing the biggest teacher strike in decades

Los Angeles Schools Staff, Teachers Plan 3-day Strike: What Are Their Demands?

The unions representing LAUSD workers and teachers have announced the strike over pay and contract issues.

Frozen Strawberries Sold At Costco, Trader Joe's Recalled Over Possible Link To Hepatitis A Outbreak

Five people who fell sick reported eating frozen strawberries which were imported from certain farms in Baja California, Mexico.

Tech Firm Coherent To Cut 108 Jobs Due To Undermining Business Conditions

"This action is necessary due to a fall in business demand, which prompted a restructuring of operations with a focus on reducing business costs," the company said in a statement.

People sit in a pub lit with candles during a power outage after critical civil infrastructure was hit by Russian missile attacks in Lviv

California Power Outage: Thousands Still In The Dark In Bay Area After Latest Atmospheric Storm

California electric utility and natural gas provider PG&E said a record-breaking 468,000 customers lost power due to a system-wide outage Tuesday.

Tech Firm Klaviyo Slashes 140 Jobs Months After Receiving $100M Investment

The company has more than 1,500 employees worldwide, and the recent layoffs accounted for 9-12% of its workforce.

What Is Claude? All We Know About The ChatGPT Rival From Google-Backed Startup

Claude reportedly can help with summarization, search, creative and collaborative writing, Q&A, coding and more

The internet's online address manager ICANN is calling for stronger efforts to stop the proliferation of fake websites using the coronavirus pandemic to scam consumers

Americans Lost $10.3 Billion To Internet Scams In 2022, Phishing Tops List: FBI

People over the age of 60 were the most targeted, and collectively lost $3.3 billion to online phishing scams.

Justice Department Sues Pharmacy Chain Rite Aid, Its Subsidiaries For Contributing To US Opioid Crisis

DOJ alleged Rite Aid made millions of dollars by filling these prescriptions that weren't medically required.

The sun sets behind an oil drilling rig in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska on March 17, 2011.

Biden Administration To Approve $8 Billion 'Carbon Bomb' Alaska Oil Project: Report

The administration will reject two of the five proposed oil drilling pads for the project, which will take place inside the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska.

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang meets with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in Cairo

China's Qin Gang, Once Sidelined By White House, Strikes Combative Tone Against US

"There will surely be conflict and confrontation," Qin Gang warned.

Who Was Patti Hammond Aka Mama Blue? Seattle Seahawks Super Fan Dies At 92

Mama Blue died at her Shoreline, Washington, home on Saturday.

Ja Morant's Suspension: 5 Other NBA Players Who Faced Disciplinary Actions Over Social Media Posts

Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant was suspended after he appeared to brandish a gun in an Instagram Live video.

Royal Jet to enter India’s fast growing luxury private aviation industry.

India's Airlines Battle Pilot Shortages Even As They Eye Steep Growth With Hundreds Of New Planes

But as India's airline industry basks in the attention that its bold growth plans have brought, it is also confronting a shortage of experienced captains to fly their expanding fleets, which is already beginning to sour the customer experience.

Who Is Fae Johnstone? Trans Woman At Center Of #BoycottHersheys Is Unbothered Amid Backlash

"I'm not going anywhere. I'm not shutting up," Fae Johnstone tweeted as trolls called to #BoycottHersheys.

Who Is Brandon Johnson? Chicago Mayoral Candidate To Face Off Against Paul Vallas In April

Relatively unknown on the political circuit, Brandon Johnson made waves last year after winning the Service Employees International Union Local 73's endorsement.

Churchill, Manitoba, Canada during polar bear season

International Polar Bear Day 2023: Fun Facts, Harsh Truths About The Ice Giants

Now in its 12th year, International Polar Bear Day, established by Polar Bear International, aims at the conservation of these mammals.

Pfizer spending billions to expand European manufacturing

Pfizer Eyes Seagen Takeover For More Than $30bn; Full List Of Pandemic-Driven Acquisition Spree

Seagen's market value is $30.4 billion, and Pfizer is expected to shell out a higher value in case the deal comes through.

Paytm is one of India's biggest digital payment apps

India Links Showpiece Instant Payments System UPI To Singapore, Making Cross-Border Remittances Easier

The cross-border integration between UPI and PayNow was completed Tuesday, allowing citizens in both countries to make faster digital transfers, at a much lower cost than other existing options.