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The Kafka-esque struggle of an Afghan German girl is all too timely

LA Times

Book Review Good Girl By Aria Aber Hogarth: 368 pages, $29 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Aria Aber’s splendid “Good Girl” introduces just such a voice, chronicling a young Afghan German woman’s misadventures among Berlin’s night clubs and drug dens as she plunges into …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Opinion: Recent strikes show the crisis in Americans’ working lives

LA Times

Chances are slim that the dual strikes at Starbucks stores and Amazon warehouses around the country disrupted your holiday season. “When staffing doesn’t match expected customer demand, workers might be called in at the last minute or sent home early.” Anyone with email on their phone knows how work can bleed into off-hours, but for those working second or third …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Girls Will Be Girls Review: Uncomfortably accurate coming-of-age film

India Today

When you think of coming-of-age stories, they often evoke the first feelings of love, tender yet strong, and that spirit of fighting the world to protect that love. As a woman, I often felt claustrophobic during the sequences, only to realise how beautifully the film captured women's sexuality being stifled under the massive burden of patriarchal expectations. Her eyes glint …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Dollar hovers near 3-week high before Fed; bitcoin tops $106,000

Live Mint

* Federal Reserve, BOJ, BoE rate decisions in focus this week * Fed expected to cut by 25 bps on Wed, forgo January cut * Bitcoin climbs to record $106,533 By Kevin Buckland and Greta Rosen Fondahn TOKYO/GDANSK, Dec 16 - The U.S. dollar hovered close to a three-week high versus other major currencies on Monday, ahead of a week …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Will Nifty 50 breach 25,000 level in December? Technical experts unveil year-end target and trading strategy

Live Mint

Market Outlook: After two back-to-back months of losses, the equity benchmark index Nifty 50 has risen over 2 per cent in December so far, reflecting renewed market momentum. The renewed FII buying has also lifted sentiment among retail investors, who turned cautious following the near 10 per cent correction from the September peak. Krishan emphasised that historical trends favour a …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Anti-smog guns, wearable purifiers… How Indians are fixing bad air on their own

India Today

When Sumeet, 15, and her friends make a plan to hang out at a bar, it’s not a cocktails/beer place that they have in mind. India is home to 15 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world, with New Delhi named as the capital with the dirtiest air, according to IQ AirVisual, a Swiss-based group that gathers air …

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1 month ago

AI cameras installed at 52 locations on Pune-Mumbai Expressway

Hindustan Times

The Pune-Mumbai Expressway has deployed artificial intelligence - based cameras at 52 locations as part of the Intelligent Traffic Management System. The Pimpri-Chinchwad Regional Transport Office announced on Friday that they have implemented an ITMS system to enhance road safety and streamline traffic management on the busy route. Rahul Jadhav, deputy regional transport officer, said, “All vehicle owners to strictly …

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1 month ago

Delhi braces for cold wave, temperature likely to plunge to 3°C this week

India Today

Delhi is set to experience a sharp dip in temperatures, with the mercury expected to plummet to around 3°C from December 10, according to the India Meteorological Department. This significant drop marks the onset of a cold wave that will grip not only the national capital but also the entire northern belt, including Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh, until …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Pollution puts cats in distress, too

Live Mint

Air pollution and deteriorating air quality have become hot topics in recent times, grabbing headlines for their impact on human health. Feline asthma, a chronic respiratory condition in cats, is frequently overlooked in discussions about pet health but it’s a growing concern. Surprisingly prevalent across all breeds, including resilient Indie cats, feline asthma mirrors human asthma in many ways. This …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows

Associated Press

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows. However, continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, rose by 9,000 to 1.91 million for the week of Nov. 16. While the number of new people applying for jobless aid each week remains at historically healthy levels, some who are receiving benefits …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

This rock in Norway attracts thousands of brave tourists from around the world, eager to stand above a 984-meter drop

Hindustan Times

One of Norway's most thrilling attractions, Kjeragbolten, is a heart-pounding adventure that continues to amaze tourists worldwide. Technically, the drop beneath Kjeragbolten is a jaw-dropping 984 meters, and a fall from this height leaves little chance of survival, making it feel like a bottomless void. This accessibility has made Kjeragbolten one of Norway's top tourist destinations, attracting adventurers from around …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

India's cotton production is plummeting. Here's what that means for your wardrobe

Live Mint

Gagandeep Singh feels he is on the edge, with no solutions in sight. India’s overall cotton production is estimated to fall to 29.9 million bales in 2024-25, the lowest in six years, due to lower plantings and stagnant yields. Every year, India usually imports 1.5 to 2 million bales of long staple raw cotton, which is not grown in the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Actor Kasturi sent to judicial custody till Nov 29

Hindustan Times

Actor Kasturi, who was arrested by Chennai police in Hyderabad on Saturday for making derogatory comments about the Telugu speaking community in Tamil Nadu, was on Sunday remanded to judicial custody until November 29. Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district police filed an FIR against Kasturi, who identifies as a social activist and political commentator besides being an actor, for her speech …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Anti-Telugu jibe: Madras HC denies anticipatory bail to actor Kasthuri

New Indian Express

MADURAI: Observing that making derogatory statements in public platforms and then tendering an apology to escape the consequences cannot be tolerated, the Madurai Bench of the Madras HC dismissed the anticipatory bail petition filed by actor S Kasthuri in a case registered against her by Madurai Thirunagar police over her controversial remarks about Telugu people in Chennai last month. Justice …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Chances of aliens existing in our universe finally revealed by new 'formula for life' calculator

Daily Mail

Researchers have calculated the chance of intelligent life existing in our universe right now and in the future. The research suggested that the star formations and evolution of large-scale planets could quietly combine to 'form the next generation of intelligent life.' Researchers found there is a 23 percent chance that alien civilizations have formed in the Milky Way, while there …

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2 months ago

2024 US Presidential Elections: As early trends hint at Donald Trump’s victory, how many electoral votes he won in 2020?

Live Mint

US Presidential Elections 2024: Donald Trump is heading towards victory in the ongoing US presidential elections as he hovers around the magic 270 mark in terms of electoral votes, required to win the elections. How many electoral votes did Donald Trump win in the 2020 US Presidential polls? During 2016 US Presidential Elections, Donald Trump won the race against Hillary …

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2 months ago

Gold Hovers Below All-Time High as US Election Gets Underway

Live Mint

Gold held steady as US election day begins, with a Federal Reserve interest rate decision also due later this week. “A Trump victory would likely result in a rising gold price,” according to a report from Commerzbank AG. Should the election result be uncertain for days or even weeks, gold would benefit from the resulting uncertainty.” The latest data showed …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Best things to do in Antigua for 2024

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This Caribbean island – one ‘half’ of the country of Antigua and Barbuda – offers a beach for every day …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Re-released films receive thumbs up from audiences, exhibitors and producers

Hindustan Times

Mumbai, With a host of new films, including star-led biggies, tanking at the box-office, older ones are being re-released on the big screen to surprising success from the 2012 hit “Gangs of Wasseypur” full of blood, gore and revenge to the romantic “Laila Majnu” that had a lacklustre run when it was first released in 2018. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's growth helps bolster global economic recovery in H1

China Daily

Photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the US Treasury Building in Washington, D.C., the United States. MULTIPLE CHALLENGES WEIGH ON GROWTH According to the latest reports from the IMF and the World Bank, global economic growth is projected to inch forward to 3.2 percent and 2.6 percent respectively this year, with both forecasts suggesting a marginal 0.1 percentage point …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

This Orange County city has the hottest housing market in the country

LA Times

After only a few months in her new one-bedroom condominium in Irvine’s booming Great Park community, Kim Pohas started paying attention to real estate prices again. When Woodbridge, one of Irvine’s best known areas, opened in 1976, 10,000 people gathered in a frenzy at the sales office, according to “Transforming the Irvine Ranch,” a book chronicling the city’s history. In …

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5 months ago

Kelvin Kiptum was a gold-medal favorite. After his death, his memory lingers over Olympic marathon

Associated Press

PARIS — The memory of Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum hovers over the men’s Olympic marathon. “His presence will remain for so long,” said Hellen Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medalist in the 5,000 meters who will run in the women’s marathon Sunday. “I also remember when I crossed the finish line, I heard about the and I was surprised, but not …

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5 months ago

Intuit Dome in L.A. might be one of the best arenas in America

LA Times

Since the Clippers moved to Los Angeles from San Diego 40 years ago, the team has ingloriously labored in the shadow of its sexier sibling, the Lakers. L.A. artist Refik Anadol’s “Living Arena” is a 40-by-70-foot artificial intelligence-powered “data sculpture” commissioned by the L.A. Clippers for Intuit Dome. Just outside the lobby is Intuit’s other built innovation: an 80,000-square-foot plaza …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

As doping scandal hovers over Olympics’ start, U.S. swim team calls for fairness

New York Times

Follow our Olympics coverage from the Paris Games. PARIS — Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky and other American swimmers expressed their support for stringent anti-doping policies on the eve of the Paris Games, the first major international meet since news broke of a doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers. Ledecky said she is asking that the rules ensuring fair competition …

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The Kafka-esque struggle of an Afghan German girl is all too timely

Opinion: Recent strikes show the crisis in Americans’ working lives

Girls Will Be Girls Review: Uncomfortably accurate coming-of-age film

Dollar hovers near 3-week high before Fed; bitcoin tops $106,000

Will Nifty 50 breach 25,000 level in December? Technical experts unveil year-end target and trading strategy

Anti-smog guns, wearable purifiers… How Indians are fixing bad air on their own

AI cameras installed at 52 locations on Pune-Mumbai Expressway

Delhi braces for cold wave, temperature likely to plunge to 3°C this week

Pollution puts cats in distress, too

Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows

This rock in Norway attracts thousands of brave tourists from around the world, eager to stand above a 984-meter drop

India's cotton production is plummeting. Here's what that means for your wardrobe

Actor Kasturi sent to judicial custody till Nov 29

Anti-Telugu jibe: Madras HC denies anticipatory bail to actor Kasthuri

Chances of aliens existing in our universe finally revealed by new 'formula for life' calculator

2024 US Presidential Elections: As early trends hint at Donald Trump’s victory, how many electoral votes he won in 2020?

Gold Hovers Below All-Time High as US Election Gets Underway

Best things to do in Antigua for 2024

Re-released films receive thumbs up from audiences, exhibitors and producers

China's growth helps bolster global economic recovery in H1

This Orange County city has the hottest housing market in the country

Kelvin Kiptum was a gold-medal favorite. After his death, his memory lingers over Olympic marathon

Intuit Dome in L.A. might be one of the best arenas in America

As doping scandal hovers over Olympics’ start, U.S. swim team calls for fairness