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2 weeks, 6 days ago

China’s Xi swears in new leader of casino hub Macao, telling the city to diversify economy

MACAO — Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the casino hub of Macao to diversify its economy as he swore in the former Portuguese colony’s new government on Friday at an event marking the 25th anniversary of its handover to China. New Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai — Macao’s first leader born in mainland China — vowed to address the territory’s …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Centre takes charge of mineral exploration licences as states falter

Live Mint

New Delhi: The Centre is set to take over the auctioning of exploration licences for critical and deep-seated minerals after states failed to attract junior mining companies to discover mineral resources in the country. “…the Central Government shall henceforth notify the mineral blocks and conduct their auction for grant of exploration licence," an order issued by the ministry of mines …

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2 months ago

Hungary's Orban, so far snuffed by West, to claim spotlight as EU's 'Trump whisperer' as tables turn

Firstpost

Hosting a summit of European leaders in Budapest, Orban took centre stage amid a renewed hope that his ties with Trump could boost his leverage across EU, where he was until recently snuffed due to his opposition to military aid for Ukraine and his closeness to Russia Former US President Donald Trump greets Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Cuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home decisions in combative House committee hearing

Associated Press

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced blistering criticism in an often combative congressional subcommittee hearing Tuesday over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during the time when the virus was spreading through nursing homes. U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York called the directive “deadly.” Rep. Brad Wenstrup, the Ohio Republican who chairs the House Select Subcommittee on the …

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6 months ago

Scammers are swiping billions from Americans every year. Worse, most crooks are getting away with it

Associated Press

The scammers are winning. Internet and telephone scams have grown “exponentially,” overwhelming police and prosecutors who catch and convict relatively few of the perpetrators, said Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention at AARP’s Fraud Watch Network. “It’s a little bit like drinking from a fire hose,” said Brady Finta, a former FBI agent who supervised elder fraud investigations. “There’s a …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Judy Murray hits out after son Andy’s ‘medical details leaked’ before Wimbledon

The Independent

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Independent report criticizes Cuomo’s ‘top-down’ management of New York’s COVID-19 response

Associated Press

NEW YORK — An investigation into New York’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic found former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “top down” approach of dictating public health policy through his office, rather than coordinating with state and local agencies, sewed confusion during the crisis. The report said the state’s existing emergency plans and policies, based on experiences with events like Hurricane Sandy, …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

CJI Chandrachud Delivers Valedictory Address At The ABA India Conference 2024

Live Law

Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India while delivering the valedictory address at the American Bar Association India Conference 2024 observed, “Philanthropy is considered contrary to distributive justice as it creates a certain social hierarchy and does so in an arbitrary manner. So much as we speak about the importance of philanthropy within our own profession, it's important for us to understand …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Twinkle Khanna says 'can't dance like Nita Ambani', wants her kids to 'elope'

India Today

Twinkle Khanna 'can't dance'. Referring to the recent pre-wedding bash of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, Twinkle wrote that she 'cannot dance like Nita Ambani' and that she wants her kids to 'just elope'. I reply, ‘Well, I can’t dance like Nita Bhabhi. The last time I tried dancing to 'Tamma Tamma' during the pandemic, I think even God didn’t …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Twinkle Khanna doesn't want grand pre-wedding bash for her kids, says they should 'just elope’

Hindustan Times

Twinkle wonders if daughter Nitara will change surname after marriage Twinkle wrote, "We both have daughters, and we wonder if after they are married, they will change, add on, or stick to their already hyphenated last names. Keeping the room door open when the tuition sir comes over; ensuring that the school bus has a female chaperone; making sure that …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Does 'zombie deer disease' pose risks for humans?

BBC

Does 'zombie deer disease' pose risks for humans? No cases have yet been reported in humans, but a recent medical case report by doctors in Texas, US, on the deaths of two hunters who regularly ate meat from a population of deer infected with CWD has raised fresh questions about a link with human prion disease. "The situation with vCJD …

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11 months ago

American CEOs Visiting China Can’t Escape It: They Have to Dance on Stage

Live Mint

American CEOs traveling to China face big challenges. PHOTO: ERICK TSENG Tesla CEO Elon Musk broke into a dance while he was on stage in China in early 2020, celebrating the first deliveries of Model 3 sedans made at Tesla’s Shanghai plant. Musk’s moves reminded her of former president Donald Trump, who would pump his arms back and forth to …

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1 year, 1 month ago

How to score an instant rebate on a new or used electric car in California

LA Times

Thinking about treating yourself to an electric car as a winter holiday gift? If your income isn’t too high, and the car or truck you plan to buy isn’t ultra-luxe, you could qualify for instant cash back of up to $7,500 for a new vehicle, or up to $4,000 for used. “There’s going to be more cash on the hood,” …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Mumbai Local Passengers Dance To Garba Tunes In Viral Video. WATCH

ABP News

The nine-day-long Navratri festival, which marks the victory of good over evil, is being celebrated across the country with much pomp and enthusiasm. A video has gone viral on social media in which a group of men performing impromptu Garba aboard a Mumbai local train. Shared on Instagram by @mumbaiheritage with the caption "Garba in Mumbai Local" the video opens …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Last Word: Fiefdoms abound in Indian sport

The Hindu

National elections are crucial in India. I remember elections to the Indian Olympic Association many years ago which witnessed fisticuffs and promises made to the losing party about being accommodated in future elections. And quite shamelessly, these destroyers of Indian sport would insist on taking part in the Opening Ceremony too. As soon as Indian politicians heard of a sport …

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2 years ago

Elon Musk Bought Twitter Just in Time for a Social Media Crackdown

Slate

Elon Musk’s leadership decisions at Twitter can be described as drastic, uncoordinated, and volatile—and, after the events of last week, anticompetitive. As Musk and his predecessor Jack Dorsey have both acknowledged, a social media platform’s number of “likes” or users might not reflect the true audience of a tweet—a public post could potentially be visible to anybody on the internet. …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Kindergarten knife attack shines spotlight on China’s ‘lone wolf’ stabbing problem

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Wednesday, three people were killed and another six …

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2 years, 5 months ago

IIT Ghy develops power distribution control approach for EV charging stations

Hindustan Times

Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed an optimization-based voltage control approach for active power distribution networks that can enable coordinated operation of photovolitaic power generation and electric vehicle charging stations. IIT Guwahati develops new power distribution approach for EV charging stations “Electric vehicles are being increasingly considered the solution to carbon emissions from the transportation sector. “A …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Uvalde report takeaways: Massive response but little action

Associated Press

A massive but uncoordinated and chaotic law enforcement response. “At Robb Elementary, law enforcement responders failed to adhere to their active shooter training, and they failed to prioritize saving the lives of innocent victims over their own safety,” the report said. They lost critical momentum by treating the scene as a “barricaded shooter” instead of “active shooter.” LOCKDOWN FATIGUE The …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Law to improve financial stability

China Daily

An employee of Lin'an Rural Commercial Bank counts banknotes at the bank's branch in Xitianmu area in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Feb 25, 2020. Draft legislation seeks to strengthen real economy, anchor expectations China's new draft law on financial stability has proposed a comprehensive framework of financial risk prevention that will help navigate the world's second-largest economy through the rising …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Netherlands clinches Euro 2020 Round of 16 spot by defeating Austria

NL Times

The Dutch men's national team became the third team in the Euro 2020 to clinch a spot in the Round of 16 after defeating Austria 2-0 on Thursday. First half possession was split between the two teams, but the Netherlands dominated with six total attempts versus Austria which had two. 2-0!🔥 Donyell Malen, net ingevallen, houdt het overzicht en dan …

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3 years, 10 months ago

New Zealand albatross face-plants on livestream

CNN

CNN — Birds are often synonymous with grace, elegance and agility. In a live stream shared online, a northern royal albatross in New Zealand managed to face-plant spectacularly upon landing – and the animal’s uncoordinated descent has brought joy to thousands of viewers. The video, captured Saturday at Taiaroa Head near the city of Dunedin on New Zealand’s South Island, …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Biden galvanises COVID fight with US mask mandate, WHO ties

Al Jazeera

Biden signs federal mask mandate, establishes new White House office on COVID-19, and halts US withdrawal from WHO. Wednesday “starts a new day, a new, different approach to managing the country’s response to COVID-19 crisis”, said Jeff Zients, who heads Biden’s pandemic team. Fauci will lay out how the new administration intends to work with the WHO on reforms, supporting …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Pet Cat Brings a Two-headed Snake as 'Gift' for Its Human Family in Florida

News 18

Cats are natural predators. Kay Rogers, the kitty’s parent, said their family cat always brings them “presents" from outside. “My daughter sent me a message: ‘Mom, she brought in a snake and it has two heads," Rogers was quoted by local media, WFTS Tampa Bay. Avery, Roger’s young daughter, looked closely to find it wasn’t a stick but a snake …

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China’s Xi swears in new leader of casino hub Macao, telling the city to diversify economy

Centre takes charge of mineral exploration licences as states falter

Hungary's Orban, so far snuffed by West, to claim spotlight as EU's 'Trump whisperer' as tables turn

Cuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home decisions in combative House committee hearing

Scammers are swiping billions from Americans every year. Worse, most crooks are getting away with it

Judy Murray hits out after son Andy’s ‘medical details leaked’ before Wimbledon

Independent report criticizes Cuomo’s ‘top-down’ management of New York’s COVID-19 response

CJI Chandrachud Delivers Valedictory Address At The ABA India Conference 2024

Twinkle Khanna says 'can't dance like Nita Ambani', wants her kids to 'elope'

Twinkle Khanna doesn't want grand pre-wedding bash for her kids, says they should 'just elope’

Does 'zombie deer disease' pose risks for humans?

American CEOs Visiting China Can’t Escape It: They Have to Dance on Stage

How to score an instant rebate on a new or used electric car in California

Mumbai Local Passengers Dance To Garba Tunes In Viral Video. WATCH

Last Word: Fiefdoms abound in Indian sport

Elon Musk Bought Twitter Just in Time for a Social Media Crackdown

Kindergarten knife attack shines spotlight on China’s ‘lone wolf’ stabbing problem

IIT Ghy develops power distribution control approach for EV charging stations

Uvalde report takeaways: Massive response but little action

Law to improve financial stability

Netherlands clinches Euro 2020 Round of 16 spot by defeating Austria

New Zealand albatross face-plants on livestream

Biden galvanises COVID fight with US mask mandate, WHO ties

Pet Cat Brings a Two-headed Snake as 'Gift' for Its Human Family in Florida