Prime Day brings loads of discounts, but there are a few truly special deals that stand out, like this 65-inch TCL QM6K, hovering around $500. TCL fully revamped its TV lineup for 2025, and the entry-level QM6K was the first of the fleet, arriving early to give us a taste of the latest innovative tech from the brand—and it did not disappoint. It’s currently our pick as the best TV for most people, and at this price, it’s hard to think of a more affordable TV with this much awesome.
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The QM6K (8/10, WIRED Recommends) doesn’t load up the brightness to the Nth degree like some competitors, but contrary to what you might conclude from the current TV brightness bonanza, it isn’t everything. While the QM6K has enough punch to properly light up HDR scenes for some sparkling pizazz, it balances its brightness with excellent black levels for impactful contrast with very little haloing or light bloom, matched by rich and natural colors that draw you into your favorite TV and movie scenes.
Maybe just as impressive is the QM6K’s screen uniformity. The screen is remarkably clear and free of aberrations for an LED TV at this price, besting most similar models we’ve tested. It adds solid off-angle viewing for balanced performance that holds up well in a variety of viewing conditions.
As part of TCL’s Precise Dimming Series, the QM6K’s picture upgrades stem from the brand’s new secret-sauce picture innovations like a new LED chip for improved brightness and efficiency, and advanced mini LED backlighting with improved dimming control and reduced “optical distance” between the backlight and the LCD panel. That may sound like marketing speak, but in this case, the proof is truly in the performance.
Along with a great viewing experience for the money, the QM6K adds plenty of extras, including gaming features like a 144-Hz refresh rate with select PCs, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), and low-lag input response. Like other TCL models before it, the TV adds support for all major HDR formats, and a swift and accessible Google TV interface that makes setup and control easy and intutive.
We already dug this TV for around $700 for the 65-inch version, but at this price, it’s a steal that’s well worth adding to your cart.
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News Medical.net Childhood cancer survivors have a substantially higher risk of developing severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) even many years after their cancer diagnosis, as reported by the first European and nationwide population-based study published in The Lancet Regional Health.
Background
The prevalence of childhood cancer is rapidly increasing worldwide, with more than 400,000 children aged 0-19 diagnosed with cancer each year. Recent advancements in diagnostics and therapeutics have significantly improved cancer prognosis, leading to a 5-year survival rate of over 85% in high-income countries.
With increasing survival rates, the number of childhood cancer survivors is steadily increasing globally. However, the risk of various health complications and premature mortality is significantly higher in this vulnerable population. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a substantially higher risk of severe COVID-19 and related mortality has been observed among individuals with a history of cancer.
The Brazilian striker stunned on his debut in front of his former club, booking the Blues’ spot in the CWC finals on Sunday
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Chelsea FC are off to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup finals after defeating Brazilian side Fluminense 2-0 in the semifinals of the competition Tuesday afternoon at MetLife Stadium. A brace from new signing Joao Pedro steered them to glory as the Brazil international scored two thunderous finishes to book the Blues’ spot in the final on Sunday, where they will play the winner between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
Chelsea were without both Liam Delap and Levi Colwill for the match, as both were serving one-game suspensions due to yellow card accumulation, but they overcame the adversity and will now be playing for the title of world champion.
Manager Enzo Maresca named Joao Pedro in the XI for the contest, handing the former Brighton man his first start for the club, and the 23-year-old repaid the Italian coach with a top performance that saw him named Superior Player of the Match.
He opened the scoring 18 minutes in, finding the back of the net from outside the box after launching a curling effort into the right side of the net. He then doubled the lead 56 minutes into the contest, bagging off the underside of the crossbar and into the back of the net off an Enzo Fernandez assist.
Fluminense, meanwhile, had their own chances – they were just never able to capitalize on the moment. Their best opportunity arrived off a breakaway 26 minutes into the match, where midfielder Hercules beat two defenders and Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, only to see his shot cleared off the line by defender Marc Cucurella.
Ten minutes on, the Brazilian side thought the breakthrough had arrived after the referee whistled a penalty kick in their favour for a handball against defender Trevoh Chalobah. However, after a brief VAR review and a trip to the monitor, the referee rescinded his call, claiming Chalobah’s hand was in a natural position.
A dominant performance from the Blues, otherwise, took over the contest. Now, they’ll be competing for the first CWC trophy in the revamped 32-team version of the competition, and their second CWC title overall.
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A new Barbie doll is designed to showcase her Type 1 diabetes, with accessories such as a glucose monitor, an insulin pump and more. Photo courtesy Mattel
July 9 (UPI) — Barbie dolls have come a long way from the ultra-thin and super-blonde original doll. Now, in an effort to make the doll more reflective of the girls who enjoy them, Mattel has launched a Barbie with Type 1 diabetes.
“Introducing a Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes marks an important step in our commitment to inclusivity and representation,” said Krista Berger, senior vice president of Barbie and global head of dolls. “Barbie helps shape children’s early perceptions of the world, and by reflecting medical conditions like T1D, we ensure more kids can see themselves in the stories they imagine and the dolls they love.”
To ensure that Barbie with Type 1 diabetes is truly representative of the community, Mattel partnered with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF).
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the pancreas to make very little or no insulin, leading to dependence on insulin therapy and the risk of short and or long-term complications.
Barbie worked closely with Breakthrough T1D to ensure the authenticity of the doll. Her attributes include:
Continuous glucose monitor: The doll wears a CGM on her arm to help manage her Type 1 diabetes. CGMs are small, wearable devices that continuously measure a person’s blood-sugar levels. To keep her CGM in place, she uses heart-shaped medical tape and she uses a phone that displays a CGM app to help track her blood sugar levels.
Insulin pump: Barbie has an insulin pump that allows for automated insulin dosing as needed, attached to her waist.
Blue polka dot outfit: The doll wears a stylish polka dot top and matching skirt with ruffles. The color blue and circle print are nods to the global symbols that represent diabetes awareness.
Purse: She has a pastel blue purse, perfect for her to carry essentials, such as Type 1 diabetes supplies or snacks.
“We were thrilled when Barbie approached us to collaborate on the development of the Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes,” said Aaron J. Kowalski, CEO of Breakthrough T1D. “I have lived with T1D since I was 13, and my brother since he was 3, so this partnership is deeply personal — it means the world to be part of bringing greater visibility to a condition that affects so many families. It’s an honor to work with a brand that shares our commitment to showing children that a life with Type 1 diabetes can be full, vibrant, and empowering.”
In continued partnership with Breakthrough T1D, Barbie donated dolls to the Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C.
Barbie continues to include many dolls modeled after prominent people or celebrate diversity. In April, Barbie released a Le Bron James look-alike as a “Kenbassador,” and last year it released the Barbie movie on HBO Max with an American Sign Language version. In 2024, Barbie released an athletic version, and in 2023, it released a doll modeled after Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller as part of its “Inspiring Women” dolls.
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Microsoft recently completely shut down its operations in Pakistan. Microsoft had set up its operations in Pakistan in June 2000. Shutting down of Microsoft Pakistan after 25 years ‘marked end of an era’ as the company’s first country head Jawwad Rehman said in a post on LinkedIn. “This is more than a corporate exit. It’s a sobering signal of the environment our country has created … one where even global giants like Microsoft find it unsustainable to stay. It also reflects on what was done (or not done) with the strong foundation we left behind by the subsequent team and regional management of Microsoft,” Rehman wrote in the post.The Redmond-based too has confirmed closing down its office in Pakistan. “Our customer agreements and service will not be affected by this change,” a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement to TechCrunch. “We follow this model successfully in a number of other countries around the world. Our customers remain our top priority and can expect the same high level of service going forward,” the spokesperson added.The Pakistan government issued a statement on Microsoft closing operations in the country. The release titled, ‘Microsoft’s Operational Restructuring: Ensure Continued Commitment to Pakistan’, termed Microsoft’s decision part of a wider global restructuring. Here’s is the full statement.
‘Microsoft’s Operational Restructuring: Ensure Continued Commitment to Pakistan’
The global pivot from on-premise software (transactional deals) to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) (recurring revenue) continues to reshape how technology firms structure their international operations. Microsoft is no exception. Over the past few years the company has shifted licensing and commercial-contract management for Pakistan to its European hub in Ireland, while day-to-day service delivery here has been handled entirely by its certified local partners. Against that backdrop, we understand Microsoft is now reviewing the future of its liaison office in Pakistan as part of a wider workforce-optimisation programme. This would reflect a long-signalled strategy, consolidating direct headcount and moving toward a partner-led, cloud-based delivery model, rather than a retreat from the Pakistani market. Pakistan’s Ministry of IT & Telecom recognises the strategic value of having leading global technology providers active in the country. We will continue to engage Microsoft’s regional and global leadership to ensure that any structural changes strengthen, rather than diminish, Microsoft’s long term commitment to Pakistani customers, developers and channel partners.
Mother and daughter captured attention as they stepped out in coordinated outfits
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert reunited for a public appearance following a brief separation due to a recent royal tour.
Their daughter, Princess Gabriella, was the star of the day as she was presented with the symbolic keys to the French town of Vic-sur-Cere by Mayor Annie Delrieu during a special dedication ceremony held on Wednesday.
The occasion marked a proud milestone for the 10-year-old royal, who officially inaugurated a public square named in her honour.
Mother and daughter captured attention as they stepped out in coordinated outfits, prompting double-takes from onlookers in the world. Princess Charlene, 47, opted for an elegant tiered pleated dress featuring a bold design along the shoulders and hemline.
The flowing silhouette, which gracefully covered her upper arms, wa spaired with classic black pointed flats. Accompanied by Prince Albert and her twin brother, Prince Jacques, Princess Gabriella wore a charming printed sundress with a pleated skirt.
She accessorised with sandals and sunglasses, offering a stylish nod to the summer sunshine.
Their matching ensembles highlighted the growing fashion bond between the Monegasque mother and daughter. Charlene’s appearance comes after she withdrew from a scheduled royal visit to Japan with Prince Albert last month.
The couple’s twins, who were also expected to attend to attend the trip, were ultimately removed from the itinerary.
Since Novak Djokovic first lifted the Wimbledon trophy in 2011, Centre Court has felt like his second home. And now, at 38, he’s back in the semi-finals, this time not just to chase history, but to send a message. After grinding out a four-set win over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli, Djokovic advanced to his 14th Wimbledon semi-final and 52nd Grand Slam semi-final overall. But it wasn’t just the numbers that stood out; it was the message behind them.
With a sly smile, Djokovic teased, “You want numbers?” before letting the stat speak for itself. The numbers are mind-boggling, but it’s his presence and purpose that remind everyone, including World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, that Djokovic isn’t clinging to relevance. But after the victory over Cobolli, when Djokovic was asked about how much this moment means to him. Djokovic’s response came with honesty and heart. “Wimbledon… it was, is, and still remains and always will be the most special,” he said. “It means the world to me that I’m still, you know, still able at 38 to play the final stages of Wimbledon… it’s beautiful. Makes me feel very young.”
Well, Djokovic has just made history once again, reaching a record 14 Wimbledon semi-finals and his 52nd Grand Slam semi-final.He is still hunting his 25th major at the age of 38, and that itself says a lot.However, it is not merely the statistics. Each match that he wins, in particular those coming against the younger generation of players, as he has done against Flavio Cobolli and now awaits Jannik Sinner, he is sending a very clear message that experience and years of playing and competing at the highest level do matter. But with this, he showed age is nothing but a matter of when your wins get counted.
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Then came Djokovic’s charm, light but loaded. “Another thing that makes me feel very young is competing with youngsters, you know, like Cobolli today.” He wasn’t done. “I enjoy kind of sliding and running around the courts with him and with all the other guys. Speaking of all the young guys, you know, I’m going to have one in the next round. So I look forward to that. That’s going to be a great, great matchup.” It wasn’t trash talk; it was Novak being Novak. Honest. Calm. Deadly. And sending an indirect message to Jannik as well.
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So here we are: Sinner vs. Djokovic in a semifinal with all the stakes in place.One is a 23-year-old, ranked top Italian who happens to be peaking at the right time.The other, who is 24-times a Grand Slam champion and is here so many times it almost looks like cheating.However, don’t get it wrong; Djokovic is not playing on a reputation; rather, he is playing with a point.He is familiar with the doubts; he listens to the gossip about age, but he still responds with faith.“Thank you for choosing me… at my age. I appreciate it,” he said, smiling. Experience may not trend, but it wins. And Djokovic isn’t done winning just yet. Game on. So, who do you think takes this one? The past favors Sinner, but the current form? That’s still up for debate.
Youth has the stats, but Novak Djokovic has the stage
Well, so much for age being a disadvantage. Novak Djokovic clearly proved that 38 years of age is nothing when you are Novak after he demolished 23-year-old Flavio Cobolli at Wimbledon.Seven-time winner played a bit unstable in the early part of the game as he lost the first set by tiebreak, but when he began to find his game, there was nothing anyone could do. He beat Cobolli 6–7(6), 6–2, 7–5, 6–4 in a match that had it all: moments of magic, a brief injury scare when Djokovic fell on match point, and that trademark coolness under pressure. But on his third match point, Novak was through to yet another Wimbledon semifinal. And now?
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We’re getting Djokovic vs. Sinner, Round 10. Yes, that Sinner. The world number one. The man who beat Novak at this exact stage last year. Their head-to-head stands at 5–4 in Sinner’s favor, with Grand Slams split evenly at 2–2. But it’s Sinner who’s won three of their last four completed matches, including a straight-sets stunner in the 2025 French Open semifinals just last month. If you’re counting, that’s three wins on three different surfaces for the Italian over the last year. Advantage Sinner? Maybe. But with Novak, it’s never that simple.
Let’s talk receipts. Djokovic schooled a young Sinner in their first clash back in Monte Carlo in 2021. He followed it up with a signature comeback at Wimbledon 2022, rallying from two sets down in vintage fashion, and again dominated at the 2023 Wimbledon semifinal. But the tides have shifted. Sinner claimed his first win in the 2023 ATP Finals group stage, then beat Djokovic again in the 2023 Davis Cup semis, followed by powerful performances at the 2024 Australian Open and the Shanghai final. The Italian also stunned Djokovic at Roland Garros 2025 in straight sets and has taken five of their last eight completed matches. But this Friday, there’ll be no excuses. Just grass, legacy, and fire. Can the king of Centre Court reclaim his crown, or will the future finally shut the door on the past? Only time will tell. Stay locked in with minute-by-minute coverage on EssentiallySports’ live blog of The Championships.
Global Biodefense Unusual spike in human infections highlights ongoing risks at the human-animal interface and the need for cross-sectoral public health action. Between January and July 2025, Cambodian health authorities reported 11 laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1), including six fatalities. Notably, seven of these cases occurred in June alone—an unusual monthly spike. These recent infections are part of a broader resurgence that began in February 2023, after nearly a decade without reported human cases in the country. Since that re-emergence, Cambodia has confirmed 27 human infections, with a case fatality ratio (CFR) of 44%.
The recurrence of H5N1 in humans underscores persistent vulnerabilities at the human-animal interface and raises critical concerns about surveillance, biosecurity, and pandemic preparedness in regions where the virus remains endemic in animal populations.
Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik on Wednesday warned that the government could deny entry to the sons of PTI founder Imran Khan if they travelled to Pakistan and “spread discord”.
Imran’s sons — Suleman Khan (28) and Kasim Khan (26) — had called attention to their father’s incarceration in a rare public appearance in May. Imran, imprisoned since August 2023, is serving a sentence at the Adiala Jail in the £190 million corruption case and also faces pending trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act related to the May 9, 2023 protests. It was the first time the two had publicly talked about their father’s incarceration.
On Monday, Kasim uploaded a post on X calling for his father’s release, saying that the PTI founder had been imprisoned for 700 days and cut off from his family and even his personal physician.
Imran’s sister Aleema Khan told reporters a day ago outside Adiala Jail that the two would join an upcoming PTI protest movement. She claimed that the sons would go to the United States to present their father’s case before coming to Pakistan to join the movement.
Addressing the matter on Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk’, Malik said the government had no issue with Kasim and Suleiman entering Pakistan, provided they do not engage in protests or political activity.
Malik noted that, being British nationals, Kasim and Suleiman could not legally participate in Pakistani political activity. He alleged that the boys are “coming to spread discord and there is no permission for this”.
“If they intend to get a visa to visit Pakistan, the concerned authorities in the interior ministry will look at their purpose of visit … But their aunt (Aleema) said … that they are coming to join the PTI movement,” the minister asserted.
“We have no issue with them coming here, but we have an issue with them participating in political activity as foreign nationals.”
He further said: “I do not believe that they will actually come here … If they had any family values, they would have come to see their father earlier.”
Malik said the PTI needed to “perform a political stunt” and the party, Aleema and Imran were “using these boys as trump cards”. “This is their last option,” he added.
On a different note, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said while talking to reporters earlier today: “His children should come and get to know what their father has done with the country. It is a very good thing but they won’t come.”
However, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah stated in an interview on the ARY News show ‘Khabar’ a day ago that the sons could face arrest.
“Their coming here [will achieve nothing] except difficulties for them and then the UK Embassy will have to get them released and take them back.”
Questioned if he meant they could be arrested upon participation in the PTI protest, Sanaullah said: “Why won’t they be arrested? If they come here to lead a violent movement, then what will be the consequence of that?”
Asked about his supposing the movement to be violent, he said the PTI could no longer be trusted after the events of its past protests.
