BBNaija: Faith disqualified from the reality show
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BBNaija: Faith disqualified from the reality show

Faith disqualified from BBNaija10 over physical violenceFaith Adewale has been disqualified from Big Brother Naija season 10. Following months of competing with 29 housemates and making it to the top 10, Big Brother disqualified him three days to the end of the show. The official BBNaija social media page wrote, “Breaking News! For engaging in physical violence with Sultana over a disagreement, Faith has been disqualified from the competition and is to leave the house immediately.” The incident which occurred this Thursday between Faith and Sultana has been trending all day with people picking sides. While some justified Adewale’s actions, others slammed him, stating the multiple times he’s been offensive in the house. What do you think about Dr. Faith’s disqualification? ,
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Don’t use cannabis during pregnancy or breastfeeding, leading OBGYN group says
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Don’t use cannabis during pregnancy or breastfeeding, leading OBGYN group says

A leading OBGYN group has strengthened its guidelines surrounding the use of cannabis just before and during pregnancy, as well as during breastfeeding.(Image credit: Jamie Grill via Getty Images)People who are pregnant or lactating should not use cannabis, newly updated guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) stress. The professional group, which in a 2017 report already encouraged OB-GYNs to advise their patients against cannabis use during pregnancy, now recommends that clinicians systematically ask about, or "screen for"cannabis use by their patients before, during and after pregnancy. The updated guidelinespublished in September, also say clinicians should educate their patients about the drug's potential risks.ACOG recommends universal screening for cannabis through interviews, self-reports and other validated tools, but the professional group advises against biological testing, which uses hair or urine samples to detect cannabis...
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Science history: Invention of the transistor ushers in the computing era — Oct. 3, 1950
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Science history: Invention of the transistor ushers in the computing era — Oct. 3, 1950

A replica of the first working transistor. The design used two thin pieces of gold, a coiled spring, and a slab of germanium. Transistors have come a long way since then, with some of the smallest measuring just an atom thick.(Image credit: Science & Society Picture Library via Getty Images)Quick factsMilestone: Transistor patented Date: Oct. 3, 1950 Where: Bell Labs; Murray Hill, New Jersey Who: John Bardeen, Walter Brattain and William ShockleyOn Oct. 3, 1950, three scientists at Bell Labs in New Jersey received a U.S. patent for what would become one of the most important inventions of the 20th century — the transistor.The transistor was initially designed because AT&T wanted to improve its telephone network. At the time, AT&T amplified and transmitted phone signals using triodes. These devices encased a positive and negative terminal and a wire...
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HBL & IBA Pioneer Agri Innovation with the Launch of First Ever Hackathon and ‘Agri Case Study’
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HBL & IBA Pioneer Agri Innovation with the Launch of First Ever Hackathon and ‘Agri Case Study’

Business HBL, in collaboration with the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), hosted the first-ever Hackathon under its strategic University Alliance Program. The event also marked the unveiling of a jointly developed Agri Case Study focused on Pakistans dairy sector. The Hackathon encouraged students to brainstorm, research, and bring new ideas to address challenges in Pakistans agricultural sector.  Participants showcased ideas integrating business, finance, and innovation to design sustainable technology driven solutions. Among numerous standout entries, a team of three students from IBA emerged as winners for their groundbreaking idea. The winning team was awarded a Golden Pass to HBLs The League Internship and Management Trainee Program offering a professional opportunity to work with HBL, along with a cash prize. Through this collaboration between industry...
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