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Party City to close its stores as company files for bankruptcy

LOS ANGELES — For nearly 40 years, customers flocked to Party City for Halloween costumes, favors for children’s birthday parties and decorations for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Party City announced Saturday that it would start a “wind down” of its retail and wholesale operations as it prepares to shutter nearly 700 stores nationwide. The company has also filed for Chapter …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Top doctors' prescription for Varun Dhawan's mother: Pranayam, balloons

India Today

Actor Varun Dhawan participated in a discussion with top cardiologist Dr Naresh Trehan and liver specialist Dr SK Sarin, during the Agenda Aaj Tak 2024 event. "Whenever the weather changes in Mumbai, it troubles me that she has to take medicine every time," he told Dr Trehan. Responding to Varun’s concerns, Dr Trehan highlighted the importance of simple yet consistent …

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1 week, 3 days ago

India and Bangladesh: Fractured bonds along the border

The Hindu

A peek into Bangladesh through the integrated check post in West Bengal at the Petrapole-Benapole border shows that a mural of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which was visible from the Indian side before August 5, has been whitewashed. By the end of November and early December, as reports of violence against minorities in Bangladesh piled up, and protests erupted in West …

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1 week, 4 days ago

It’s that ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ time of year, plus the week’s best movies in L.A.

LA Times

Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. Though “Eyes Wide Shut” is a great movie to watch anytime year-round, we just can’t quit the perverse fun of it being thought of as a new Christmas-time classic. It’s not always obvious, but “Eyes Wide Shut,” with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, is …

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2 weeks ago

South Korea's Yoon accused of plotting North Korea provocation to justify martial law

Firstpost

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is facing new allegations that he may have provoked Pyongyang to justify his controversial decision of declaring martial law in the country nearly a week ago, according to a report South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is facing new allegations that he may have provoked Pyongyang to justify his controversial decision of declaring martial law in …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island

Associated Press

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own. China’s military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organize military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s recent visit …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Harry Styles' beauty and lifestyle brand Pleasing unveils new JW Anderson clothing collaboration - but fans will need deep pockets if they want to buy any of it!

Daily Mail

Harry Styles gave a fans a glimpse at his new project on Wednesday - sadly for them, it had nothing to do with music. The new collection features hooded tops, bags and vibrant wool cardigans akin to those favoured by fashion conscious Styles - but devoted fans will need deep pockets if they want to own any of it. Harry …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rising up to the challenge

The Hindu

There’s something about balloons that fascinates almost all of humankind. Collaborating with the Robert brothers – Nicolas and Anne-Jean – Charles built the first hydrogen balloon. On August 27, 1783 – 83 days after Montgolfiers’ demonstration – Charles launched the first hydrogen-filled balloon from the Champ de Mars in Paris, the present-day site of the Eiffel Tower. Along with the …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

New Starbucks opens in South Korea offering customers views of North Korea

The Independent

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024: Giant balloons, star performances & unforgettable moments

India Today

The holiday season officially begins with the return of one of America's most cherished traditions: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. As the iconic balloons begin to float through the streets of New York City, it’s clear the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is more than just a visual spectacle; it represents the spirit of Thanksgiving itself. A Tradition of Togetherness: What …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off a century after its first trip through Manhattan

Hindustan Times

NEW YORK — A century after the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the annual holiday tradition kicks off Thursday in New York City with new Spider-Man and Minnie Mouse balloons, zoo and pasta-themed floats, performances from Jennifer Hudson and Idina Menzel, and more. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off a century after its first trip through Manhattan This year’s star-studded …

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off a century after its first trip through Manhattan

Associated Press

NEW YORK — A century after the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the annual holiday tradition kicks off Thursday in New York City with new Spider-Man and Minnie Mouse balloons, zoo and pasta-themed floats, performances from Jennifer Hudson and Idina Menzel, and more. This year’s parade features 17 giant, helium-filled character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rain and protest dampen Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York

Al Jazeera

Pelting rain dampened the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in the United States, as it cut across New York City on Thursday. As the procession made its way down West 55th Street, a group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators entered the parade route, briefly blocking a gigantic balloon representing McDonald’s restaurant mascot, the red-headed clown Ronald McDonald. McDonald’s, the fast-food chain …

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Here's how the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is brought to life

NPR

Here's how the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is brought to life toggle caption Barry Gordemer/NPR Thanksgiving comes only once a year. But for the artists and engineers who create the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thanksgiving is a year-round occupation and obsession. The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade took place a century ago in 1924. toggle caption Barry Gordemer/NPR Long before …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

The Physics of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

Wired

Have you ever seen a child with a balloon? Parade balloons seem to cheat physics in order to move through the sky. Yet even with so great a downward force, the balloons stay aloft. This is buoyancy force, and it is caused by a differential air pressure on the top and bottom of balloon. That means that the net force …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump team claims credit for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire – hours after Biden announced it

The Independent

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Taiwan quietly alters threshold to trigger air raid alarm in case of China’s incursion

The Independent

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4 weeks ago

Chill, happiness — young couples say 'I do' to creative nuptials

China Daily

A social media user on lifestyle-sharing app Xiaohongshu holds her wedding at a quadrangle courtyard. On a recent Wednesday morning, 27-year-old copywriter Wu Yuncheng hopped on a city bus in Linyi, Shandong province. Aiming for a unique and budget-friendly experience, Wu and her husband broke from the tradition of taking themselves and family members to the wedding venue in a …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

China balloon spotted near Taiwan amid rising tensions before presidential polls

India Today

Taiwan's defence ministry on Monday reported that a Chinese balloon had been detected over the sea to Taiwan's north, the first time since April it has reported such an incident in what Taipei views as part of a pattern of harassment by Beijing. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, complained that in the weeks leading up to its …

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1 month ago

Ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one photographer reminisces

NPR

Ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one photographer reminisces SCOTT DETROW, HOST: When I was a kid growing up in New Jersey, my mom was always a big believer in taking us to as many big New York City events as possible. There was no event bigger than the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER:.Of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day …

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1 month ago

Ranchi Diary | Reputation, prestige of 7 former CMs at stake

New Indian Express

Leprosy stigma beaten in Assembly elections Jamtara, largely known as a cybercrime hub, drew attention when the residents of a leprosy colony voted for the first time at a dedicated polling booth in Mihijham in the last phase of the Assembly elections on Wednesday. All 57 voters afflicted with leprosy cast their votes at Snehpur community building in Hansipahari village …

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How Isha Ambani celebrated her twins’ second birthday at Antilia with candy cart, balloons and more

Hindustan Times

Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal celebrated the second birthday of their children, twins Aadiya Shakti and Krishna, at the Ambani family’s palatial Mumbai home. Isha Ambani with her children Aadiya Shakti and Krishna Isha Ambani is the daughter of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani. Notable guests at the first birthday of Isha Ambani’s twins included …

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1 month ago

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion of his military nuclear program to counter U.S.-led threats in comments reported Monday that were his first direct criticism toward Washington since Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election. North Korea has since suspended any meaningful talks with Washington and Seoul as …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Video: German slackliners walk on rope between hot air balloons at a height of 2,500m

India Today

German slackliners Friedi Kuehne and Lukas Irmler have set a new world record by walking a slackline stretched between two hot air balloons at an astonishing height of 2,500 metres. “The highest traverse of a slackline took place at an altitude of 2,500 m between two hot-air balloons above Riedering in Germany by Lukas Irmler and Friedi K¼hne,” Guinness World …

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Party City to close its stores as company files for bankruptcy

Top doctors' prescription for Varun Dhawan's mother: Pranayam, balloons

India and Bangladesh: Fractured bonds along the border

It’s that ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ time of year, plus the week’s best movies in L.A.

South Korea's Yoon accused of plotting North Korea provocation to justify martial law

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island

Harry Styles' beauty and lifestyle brand Pleasing unveils new JW Anderson clothing collaboration - but fans will need deep pockets if they want to buy any of it!

Rising up to the challenge

New Starbucks opens in South Korea offering customers views of North Korea

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024: Giant balloons, star performances & unforgettable moments

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off a century after its first trip through Manhattan

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off a century after its first trip through Manhattan

Rain and protest dampen Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York

Here's how the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is brought to life

The Physics of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

Trump team claims credit for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire – hours after Biden announced it

Taiwan quietly alters threshold to trigger air raid alarm in case of China’s incursion

Chill, happiness — young couples say 'I do' to creative nuptials

China balloon spotted near Taiwan amid rising tensions before presidential polls

Ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one photographer reminisces

Ranchi Diary | Reputation, prestige of 7 former CMs at stake

How Isha Ambani celebrated her twins’ second birthday at Antilia with candy cart, balloons and more

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

Video: German slackliners walk on rope between hot air balloons at a height of 2,500m