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Between 1919 and 1920, John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner conducted a controversial experiment at Johns Hopkins, conditioning fear in an infant who could not consent. Exposed to a white rat and loud noises, the child developed lasting fear responses that spread to other objects. By today’s ethical standards, the study is condemned as one of psychology’s darkest episodes, highlighting the dangers of harming vulnerable participants.

Scientists warn Earth is nearing a dangerous tipping point, risking a self-sustaining 'hothouse' trajectory. Melting ice and thawing permafrost create feedback loops accelerating warming. Even if fossil fuels are halted, interconnected 'tipping elements' like ice sheets and rainforests could trigger irreversible, extreme heat. Immediate action is crucial to avert this catastrophic future.

World War I love letters reveal a profound romance lost to modern dating. Soldiers penned heartfelt messages, their words crossing oceans with deep longing and hope. These handwritten testaments to enduring love, even amidst war, contrast sharply with today's fleeting digital interactions, urging a re-evaluation of what true romance means.

Cuba plunged into an islandwide blackout as its energy and economic crises deepen, with the power grid crumbling. Officials are working to restore electricity gradually, but residents face spoiled food and daily suffering. This marks the third major outage in four months, exacerbating hardship for the nation's citizens.

A US judge has ruled that Elon Musk cannot be questioned about his ketamine use during his upcoming trial against OpenAI. The judge deemed the drug use irrelevant to the dispute over OpenAI's nonprofit structure, though limited questioning about Burning Man attendance may be allowed. The trial will focus on Musk's claims of being misled about OpenAI's nonprofit status.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' recent comments in India, suggesting science and spirituality can coexist, have reignited discussions on ethics in science and environmental policy. This echoes past sentiments from figures like Albert Einstein and the work of Gandhian engineer Munibhai Mehta, who proposed 'spiritual ecology' for sustainable development.

CIA Director william burns is playing a central role in the US's efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. With his decades of contacts and ability to move quietly through the region, Burns has become a key US interlocutor in the current crisis. He has been meeting with top officials from Israel's Mossad spy agency, as well as with officials from Qatar and other regional players. Burns, who speaks Arabic, has unique attributes that have added to his prominence.

US would handle the visa application of the Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi as per the country's immigration laws, a top US diplomat said.

Two leading Brotherhood figures, Essam El-Erian — deputy head of the Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party, and Mohamed El-Beltagi are on the list.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ honored the late Eric Dane, who portrayed Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan. A poignant montage set to “Chasing Cars” featured his memorable moments, including his impactful deathbed advice. Dane, who passed away at 53 after an ALS diagnosis, left a significant mark on the beloved medical drama.

India and the US are expected to make efforts to iron out irritants in the nuclear liability law for the implementation of the civil nuclear deal during the talks that US deputy secretary of state william burns will have on Monday.

The US CIA, which is trying to recruit more Russians as spies, has released a video targeting Moscow officials with an appeal to tell the truth about a system it said is riddled with lying sycophants. CIA director william burns said in July that disaffection among some Russians over the war in Ukraine was creating a rare opportunity to recruit spies, and that the CIA was not letting it pass.

CIA Director william burns, an experienced diplomat and Arabic speaker, was in Cairo this week, collaborating with Qatari and Egyptian mediators. The White House has serious concerns about potential massive civilian casualties if Israel proceeds with a ground offensive in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza where 1.4 million Palestinians are currently taking refuge from the ongoing conflict.

The new US Secretary of State John Kerry took the unusual route of social media to signal that there would be continuity in the strong in US-India relations following the departure of Hillary Clinton, a much-loved figure in New Delhi.

Ahead of the visit by US President Barack Obama, Washington on Thursday said it has a deep strategic interest in India’s rise as a global power.

Against the backdrop of Britain warming up to Narendra Modi after boycotting him for 10 years, the US has said it would handle the Gujarat chief minister's potential visa application as per its immigration laws.

LeT threatens India and the US and is equally dangerous for the future of Pakistan where it is "harboured", a top American diplomat has warned.

Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao met with her US counterpart william burns and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, including counter-terrorism and the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's proposed visit to America in November.

US secretary of state John Kerry is sending his top diplomat to New Delhi for groundwork ahead of his visit to attend the India-US Strategic Dialogue later this summer.

CIA director william burns flew to Kabul for secret talks with the Taliban leadership on Monday amid expectation that the US and its western allies will call the militants' bluff and extend the August 31 withdrawal deadline in order to complete the evacuation of stranded Americans and Afghan allies.

US officials have repeatedly warned tech giants like Apple and Nvidia about the severe economic risks of relying heavily on Taiwan for advanced computer chips. Concerns over potential Chinese action against Taiwan could cripple the US tech sector. Despite incentives and threats, shifting supply chains proves slow, with new domestic production facing significant hurdles.

Negotiations to pause the Israel-Hamas war and free the remaining hostages headed into a second day in Cairo on Wednesday, as displaced Gazans braced for an expected Israeli assault on their last refuge of Rafah. But it remains closed to Gazans.

A CIA officer who was traveling with agency director william burns to India this month reported symptoms consistent with Havana syndrome, CNN and the New York Times reported on Monday.The victim, who was not identified, had to receive medical attention, CNN reported, citing unnamed sources.