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Scrabble pro claims Spanish title without knowing the language

Nigel Richards, a New Zealand-born Scrabble prodigy based in Malaysia, has once again left the world of competitive Scrabble in awe. At the Spanish World Scrabble Championships held in Granada, he clinched the title, beating out over 150 competitors from 20 countries -- all without speaking a word of Spanish. This triumph is just the latest in a series of …

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2 days, 4 hours ago

Subiksha: Fisherwoman who conquered deep blue

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: The Periyathalai shoreline is alive with the sound of crashing waves when a silhouette emerges in the faint glow of the moonlit sky, balancing fishing nets on her shoulder as the salt-laden wind whips around her. As her father and brother push the vessel into the surf, Subiksha climbs aboard, ready to chart yet another daring voyage into the …

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US House Of Representatives Passes Legislation To Prevent Government Shutdown

ABP News

The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed legislation to prevent a midnight government shutdown on Friday, defying President-elect Donald Trump's call to approve trillions of dollars in new debt. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer posted on X that he is “confident” the Senate will vote to avert a shutdown and hopes “to get it passed as soon as possible.” The legislation …

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3 days, 11 hours ago

NORAD’s Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

Associated Press

▶ Follow live updates on federal funding negotiations as a government shutdown looms. “When a childish voice asked COC commander Col. Harry Shoup, if there was a Santa Claus at the North Pole, he answered much more roughly than he should — considering the season: ‘There may be a guy called Santa Claus at the North Pole, but he’s not …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Delhi metro bizarre moments: From dance performance, fights to man defying gravity, the year saw it all

Live Mint

Delhi metro, one of the most vital means of commute for the residents of national capital, gives us a dose of daily dramas and something interesting to look at. Billo Rani viral moves Swati Sharma created a stir online after her dance performance in Delhi Metro went viral. Men exchange blows at ticket counter Another incident that caught social media …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

'No-go': House Republican doubles down on defying GOP's 'reckless' spending bill deal

Raw Story

A defiant Rep. Chip Roy doubled down on his opposition to the GOP's revised spending bill, which was shot down during a Thursday evening House vote. Responding to Trump's attack that Roy is "ambitious," Roy retorted, "I'm ambitious to make sure that we actually cut spending." "I'm ambitious to do what we said we would do, and I'm in support …

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5 days, 21 hours ago

Mobikwik share price soars 90% on debut day. Should you stay invested or book listing gains?

Live Mint

Mobikwik share price witnessed a strong stock market debut on Wednesday, December 18, defying weak market sentiment and surpassing grey market expectations for its listing price. Mobikwik share price opened at ₹442.25 on the BSE, up 58.5 per cent compared to the issue price of ₹279. Further, Pandya added that the company's total income stood at ₹3,458.29 million, demonstrating a …

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6 days, 4 hours ago

The Take: Why are Mozambique’s youth protesting?

Al Jazeera

Mozambique’s protests challenge decades of leadership as a new generation fights for change against government crackdowns. Protests have erupted across Mozambique, where a disputed election has sparked a powerful movement for change. Thousands are defying a violent government crackdown, demanding an end to decades of dominance by the governing party. In this episode: Zenaida Machado-Ezinteje, senior researcher at Human Rights …

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6 days, 4 hours ago

Felix Contreras' favorite albums and songs of 2024

NPR

Felix Contreras' favorite albums and songs of 2024 toggle caption Natalie Rhea/Courtesy of the artist I say this every year, but it does become more true: The width and breadth of what we loosely call Latin music is astounding. Consider the stylistic gaps in these top 10 lists: Mexican American country/Americana, jazz, Puerto Rican folk music, Barcelona-based experimental acoustic music, …

6 days, 20 hours ago

“Smacks Of Legal Malafides”: Allahabad High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs On Chief Medical Officer For Defying Earlier Order

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 1 lakh on the Chief Medical Officer, Saharanpur for defying the earlier order of the High Court and denying renewal of license of running medical establishment despite a temporary injunction by the Civil Court. Observing that the CMO had overreached the earlier order passed by the High Court in the …

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1 week ago

‘Wicked’ was far from magical

Live Mint

Hollywood has been defying box-office gravity this holiday season, thanks in large part to “Wicked," the movie version of the long-running Broadway musical. And the ingenuity and wit of the original material—based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, imagining an origin story for the witches of “The Wizard of Oz"—does occasionally shine through. Perfectly good two-hour movies, such as “Presumed Innocent" …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Siberian tiger journeys 200 km through Russian wilderness to reunite with former mate

Hindustan Times

In a heartwarming turn of events, two Amur tigers, Boris and Svetlaya, have been reunited in the wilds of Russia, defying the odds after being separated for nearly 200 kilometres. Two Siberian tigers reunited in the wild after being separated A journey of love and survival Rescued as orphaned cubs from the Sikhote-Alin mountains in 2012, Boris and Svetlaya were …

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This holiday season, listen to the Capricorns. They’re holding it together for everyone around them

LA Times

Anyone who has attempted to breach the magnetically charged ring of ice around a Capricorn knows that their association with their planetary ruler, Saturn, could never be a coincidence. The planetary rings aren’t just a testament to the gravitational pull of the power that comes from pain — they’re also a crown, meant to honor and create protective distance. It’s …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Death-defying moment truck driver stuck at railway level crossing leaps from vehicle just as a freight train smashes into it

Daily Mail

This is the heartpounding moment a truck driver stuck on a level crossing was forced to jump to safety seconds before a freight train destroyed his vehicle. Footage taken by a horrified witness showed the construction rubble-filled truck getting stuck on the A2 junction between Marienborn and Belsdorf in the Börde district of Saxony-Anhalt at around midday on Friday. The …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Brazil’s real set for first weekly rise in a month after rate hike

Live Mint

* Latin American currencies up 0.4% on the week, stocks down 0.2% * Brazil's economic activity up 0.1% in October * Peru's central bank sees economy growing over 3% in 2024 By Pranav Kashyap, Johann M Cherian Dec 13 - Most Latin American currencies were poised to log modest gains this week, with Brazil's real on track for its first …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Small-cap stock below ₹50: Maruti Infra shares rise 6% despite weak market sentiment; here’s why

Live Mint

Small-cap stock below ₹50: Shares of small-cap company Maruti Infrastructure Limited surged nearly 6 per cent on Thursday, December 12, defying weak market sentiment. Stock Price Performance Maruti Infrastructure's stock climbed as much as 5.8 per cent during intraday trading to reach a high of ₹25. Despite this rally, the stock remains 37.5 per cent below its all-time high of …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Dutch companies "avoiding Russian sanctions" via third countries

Dutch News

Dutch companies are defying sanctions against Russia by exporting goods to neighbouring countries, sometimes using false papers, research by the statistics agency CBS and the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen has found. The CBS recorded a 74% increase in the value of exports of sanctioned goods to seven countries labelled “high risk” in 2022 and a 90% rise in 2023, compared to the …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Hungary invites Netanyahu, defies ICC's crime against humanity charges on Israeli PM

India Today

Defying the International Criminal Court warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungary has extended an invitation to him to visit their country. The move comes after the ICC issued warrants against Netanyahu, a former Israeli Defence Minister and a leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas for alleged crimes against humanity. Hungarian President Viktor Orban claimed that the warrant …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

S Korea’s Yoon apologises for martial law crisis as impeachment vote looms

Al Jazeera

South Korean lawmakers are scheduled to vote on an opposition motion to impeach the president for declaring martial law earlier this week. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has made a public apology for his attempt to impose martial law this week but did not resign, defying intense pressure to step down – even from some in his own party – …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korea's ruling party MPs leave parliament ahead of impeachment vote

ABC

Members of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's party have left parliament ahead of a planned impeachment vote over his attempt to impose martial law. As politicians debated the motion on Saturday, filed by the main opposition Democratic Party, only a single member of Mr Yoon's People Power Party remained in his seat, casting doubts over whether the measure would …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Eva Longoria looks sensational in sparkly purple feather dress as she joins a glamorous Cynthia Erivo and Emily Blunt at the Women In Cinema event in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail

Eva Longoria looked sensational as she got glammed up for the Women In Cinema event in Saudi Arabia on Friday evening. Scraping her dark brunette locks back in a slicked back bun, the star accessorised the look with silver dangly earrings as she took to the carpet at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 at the Jeddah Yacht Club. …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Why oil prices are not rising despite the war in West Asia

Hindustan Times

In an apparent turn of events defying historical precedent, the escalating conflict West Asia--a region synonymous with global oil supply shocks--has not driven oil prices into the stratosphere. The International Energy Agency projects oil demand growth in 2024 and 2025 to be half that of 2022 and 2023, citing China’s transition to green energy as a key factor. While Iran’s …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz reveals major Wizard of Oz Easter egg hidden inside blockbuster musical - but can you find it?

Daily Mail

Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz has revealed that he has subtly hidden the beloved Wizard of Oz song, 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow', in the new film. In news that is sure to delight Wicked fans, the composer revealed that he cunningly used the delicate melody from the tune inside his Act I finale hit 'Defying Gravity', which is sung by Ariana …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Afrojack to ignite Sunburn Arena with two shows in India in January

The Hindu

India’s EDM fans are in for a thrilling start to 2025 as Sunburn Arena gears up to host Grammy-winning DJ and producer Afrojack for two spectacular performances. Afrojack, whose electrifying stage presence and genre-defying music have earned him a place among the world’s top EDM artists, shared his excitement: “India, you’ve always been one of my favourite places to perform. …

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Scrabble pro claims Spanish title without knowing the language

Subiksha: Fisherwoman who conquered deep blue

US House Of Representatives Passes Legislation To Prevent Government Shutdown

NORAD’s Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

Delhi metro bizarre moments: From dance performance, fights to man defying gravity, the year saw it all

'No-go': House Republican doubles down on defying GOP's 'reckless' spending bill deal

Mobikwik share price soars 90% on debut day. Should you stay invested or book listing gains?

The Take: Why are Mozambique’s youth protesting?

Felix Contreras' favorite albums and songs of 2024

“Smacks Of Legal Malafides”: Allahabad High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs On Chief Medical Officer For Defying Earlier Order

‘Wicked’ was far from magical

Siberian tiger journeys 200 km through Russian wilderness to reunite with former mate

This holiday season, listen to the Capricorns. They’re holding it together for everyone around them

Death-defying moment truck driver stuck at railway level crossing leaps from vehicle just as a freight train smashes into it

Brazil’s real set for first weekly rise in a month after rate hike

Small-cap stock below ₹50: Maruti Infra shares rise 6% despite weak market sentiment; here’s why

Dutch companies "avoiding Russian sanctions" via third countries

Hungary invites Netanyahu, defies ICC's crime against humanity charges on Israeli PM

S Korea’s Yoon apologises for martial law crisis as impeachment vote looms

South Korea's ruling party MPs leave parliament ahead of impeachment vote

Eva Longoria looks sensational in sparkly purple feather dress as she joins a glamorous Cynthia Erivo and Emily Blunt at the Women In Cinema event in Saudi Arabia

Why oil prices are not rising despite the war in West Asia

Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz reveals major Wizard of Oz Easter egg hidden inside blockbuster musical - but can you find it?

Afrojack to ignite Sunburn Arena with two shows in India in January