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Whether A Word Or Sentence Would Outrage Woman's Modesty Would Depend On Her Background: Delhi High Court
10 hours, 28 minutes ago

Whether A Word Or Sentence Would Outrage Woman's Modesty Would Depend On Her Background: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently ruled that whether a word or sentence outrages a woman's modesty would depend on the background from which she has and the circumstances surrounding her. “Modesty is an attribute associated with female human beings as a class and whether a particular sentence or word would outrage the modesty of the woman would depend upon …

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For travellers and workers ‘Music for Airports’ is now a thing of the past
4 days, 5 hours ago

For travellers and workers ‘Music for Airports’ is now a thing of the past

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. Read our privacy policy Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which are hiring local musicians and …

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For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought
4 days, 6 hours ago

For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought

Associated Press  

SEATAC, Washington — Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which are hiring local musicians and carefully curating playlists to help lighten travelers’ moods. Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport began a live music program five years ago and now has two stages featuring local artists. “I get really sweet responses from people all the time, saying, ‘That …

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In rare move, Republican senators call for Hegseth’s FBI report
4 days, 17 hours ago

In rare move, Republican senators call for Hegseth’s FBI report

Politico  

The push follows allegations of sexual assault against Hegseth, as well as alcohol abuse and mismanagement during his tenure at two veterans groups. While it’s unlikely the FBI findings would be made public, they could still give Republican senators political cover to vote against Hegseth or support his defense. “I’ve encouraged all of the nominees, number one, be out front …

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Exclusive | ‘I wanted to run from Kashmir to Kanniyakumari, most people thought I was crazy’: Ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi
1 week, 2 days ago

Exclusive | ‘I wanted to run from Kashmir to Kanniyakumari, most people thought I was crazy’: Ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi

Firstpost  

In an exclusive chat, Indian ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi narrates her incredibly journey from working at the Delhi airport with no sports background to covering the trans-India distance from Kashmir to Kanniyakumari and becoming the proud holder of five Guiness World Records. I didn’t even know what proper hydration is at that time – that one has to mix a few …

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Waxahatchee: Tiny Desk Concert
1 week, 3 days ago

Waxahatchee: Tiny Desk Concert

NPR  

Waxahatchee: Tiny Desk Concert The last time Waxahatchee performed at the Tiny Desk, things looked — and sounded — a bit different. In this Tiny Desk concert, Crutchfield is cool and cozy behind the Desk; she sways with an easy smile as she kicks off the set with her latest single, "Much Ado About Nothing," alongside a five-piece band. She …

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These muralists capture L.A. in their art. Now wrap your holiday gifts in their designs
1 week, 3 days ago

These muralists capture L.A. in their art. Now wrap your holiday gifts in their designs

LA Times  

Muralists living and working in Los Angeles often bring color and culture to the city’s concrete façades. Download desktop background here Download cellphone background here Marisabel Bazan Marisabel Bazan is a Panamanian artist based in Los Angeles who’s known for her vibrant, multidisciplinary works spanning painting, sculpture and public art. Download desktop background here Download cellphone background here Parisa Parnian …

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US: 2-year-old son shockingly kills mother with loaded gun, police arrest her boyfriend | READ
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1 week, 4 days ago

US: 2-year-old son shockingly kills mother with loaded gun, police arrest her boyfriend | READ

India TV News  

A 22-year-old woman was accidentally shot dead by her two-year-old toddler on California’s Fresno Street and San Jose Avenue on Friday. Mina used to live with her 18-year-old boyfriend Andrew Sanchez, and two children, an eight-month-old infant and a two-and-a-half-year-old toddler, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement posted on the social media platform. A Facebook post by the …

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Ghost guns: Luigi Mangione had one at the time of his arrest, police say
54 years, 11 months ago

Ghost guns: Luigi Mangione had one at the time of his arrest, police say

CNN  

CNN — The man suspected of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was carrying a “ghost gun” — a type of untraceable, homemade firearm — when he was apprehended Monday, police said. An untraceable, homemade firearm There are two main attributes to ghost guns, often referred to by officials as “privately made firearms,” or PMFs. But it is …

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Facebook’s sperm donor groups give parents the 'miracle of life', but not without risks
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Facebook’s sperm donor groups give parents the 'miracle of life', but not without risks

ABC  

WARNING: This story contains an allegation of sexual assault. The 'known donor' movement Adam Hooper says his Facebook group "put the idea of men donating on the map". Craig says it took a lot of discipline not to ask for more involvement, in a way that wasn't agreed upon: "There's that natural desire that you may want to get involved". …

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When life is too loud: what are sound sensitivities?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

When life is too loud: what are sound sensitivities?

ABC  

Sana Qadar: Okay, do me a favour for a second. Amelia Geiss: And stress and anger management strategies can help to regulate emotions for people with decreased sound tolerance disorders. Amelia Geiss: What strategies do you discuss with patients with decreased sound tolerance disorders to be able to better navigate public spaces? Amelia Geiss: Before this interview with Philippa James, …

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Doechii: Tiny Desk Concert
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Doechii: Tiny Desk Concert

NPR  

Doechii: Tiny Desk Concert Doechii, known as the "Swamp Princess," arrived at NPR HQ radiating confidence. Her declarative statement, "I'm everything," from "BOOM BAP" off her Grammy-nominated mixtape, ALLIGATOR BITES NEVER HEAL, was on full display in her Tiny Desk debut. While hip-hop remained at the core, she truly gave us everything: a jazz arrangement of "BOOM BAP," heavy rock …

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The FBI can now vet Trump’s White House picks. But he can ignore whatever the bureau digs up.
2 weeks, 4 days ago

The FBI can now vet Trump’s White House picks. But he can ignore whatever the bureau digs up.

Politico  

Or Tulsi Gabbard, his pick for national intelligence director, who has voiced sympathetic views of autocrats like Russia’s Vladimir Putin and took a secret trip to visit Syria’s Bashar al-Assad. “There’s nothing to stop him from giving blanket security clearances with zero vetting,” said Bradley Moss, a lawyer who specializes in security clearance law. “The current president is under zero …

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'Interesting development': CNN host reacts to Trump ally's revelation on nominees
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Interesting development': CNN host reacts to Trump ally's revelation on nominees

Raw Story  

Some of Donald Trump's nominees for high-ranking government positions have objected to undergoing FBI background checks, but one of his allies said that position may change. The president-elect's defense nominee Pete Hegseth may soon be forced to drop out in the face of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct allegations, but some of Trump's picks are still resisting standard FBI background …

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Trump transition team finally agrees to FBI background checks for nominees
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump transition team finally agrees to FBI background checks for nominees

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has used a private company to perform background checks on some of his appointees to serve in his Cabinet and refused to sign an agreement that he would let the FBI do the checks. That ended Tuesday when Trump's transition team finally signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Justice, agreeing to allow the FBI to …

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Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after a weeks-long delay. “This agreement with the Department of Justice will ensure President Trump and his team are ready on Day 1 to begin enacting the America First Agenda that an overwhelming majority …

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To map the vibration of the universe, astronomers built a detector the size of the galaxy
2 weeks, 6 days ago

To map the vibration of the universe, astronomers built a detector the size of the galaxy

Raw Story  

Using the largest gravitational wave detector ever made, we have confirmed earlier reports that the fabric of the universe is constantly vibrating. The results from our detector – an array of rapidly spinning neutron stars spread across the galaxy – show this “gravitational wave background” may be louder than previously thought. The high-frequency gravitational waves created by collisions between relatively …

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‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’: Sam CS confirms scoring background music for Allu Arjun’s film
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’: Sam CS confirms scoring background music for Allu Arjun’s film

The Hindu  

Over the past few months, there have been speculations about the composers behind the songs and background music of Allu Arjun’s much-anticipated film, Pushpa 2: The Rule. Reports had stated that Devi Sri Prasad, the composer of the first Pushpa film, has only composed the film’s songs and that Thaman S, Sam CS and Ajaneesh Lokanath have together composed the …

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‘Moment hai bhai moment’: Couple’s romantic moment at Arijit Singh concert
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Moment hai bhai moment’: Couple’s romantic moment at Arijit Singh concert

Hindustan Times  

A sweet moment capturing a couple at Arijit Singh's concert has people’s hearts. A couple’s romantic moment at Arijit Singh’s concert. The clip opens with a text insert that reads, “POV: You are enjoying an Arijit Singh concert drenched in rain with your spouse, and then this happens…” In the video, Zenith lip-syncs with the song Tum Hi Ho from …

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'Imagine saying this out loud': Critics stunned by GOP senator's unflinching MAGA stance
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Imagine saying this out loud': Critics stunned by GOP senator's unflinching MAGA stance

Raw Story  

Despite Donald Trump's lengthy list of Cabinet nomination announcements less than one month after his White House win, the president-elect's transition team has yet to agree to FBI background checks on the MAGA picks. Nominees like Fox News host Pete Hegseth and conspiracy theorist Kash Patel are broiled in controversy, as Hegseth faces piling sexual assault and alcohol abuse allegations, …

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Trump transition signs agreement with Justice Department, paving the way for FBI background checks on Trump picks
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump transition signs agreement with Justice Department, paving the way for FBI background checks on Trump picks

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump’s transition team has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Justice Department, paving the way for the team to seek FBI background checks on the president-elect’s appointees. While some key GOP senators have suggested openness to Trump’s Cabinet picks not undergoing full FBI background checks, as has traditionally been done, others have said they’d like to …

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Democrats shift tactics on Trump Cabinet picks after lessons learned from first term
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Democrats shift tactics on Trump Cabinet picks after lessons learned from first term

CNN  

CNN — Senate Democrats staged dramatic showdowns to protest nominations during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term in office. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania told CNN earlier this month he would “absolutely” vote to confirm his one-time political rival Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead a key health care agency as long as Oz “agrees to protect and preserve Medicaid and …

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No Background Checks, No Problem?
3 weeks ago

No Background Checks, No Problem?

Politico  

Typically, incoming administrations arrange with the bureau to run background checks on nominees even before taking office. “I have clients who go before the Senate confirmation process, and it will change the way I advise and analyze them,” Dan Meyer, a veteran national security lawyer, said of Trump’s sidestepping of the FBI. “Right now, it would seem to me that …

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'Shouldn't stand for it': Bipartisan team of former aides slams Trump nominee plot
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'Shouldn't stand for it': Bipartisan team of former aides slams Trump nominee plot

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's effort to strongarm the Senate into adjourning and letting him appoint nominees without any review was sharply condemned in a joint editorial for The New York Times by Noah Bookbinder and Gregg Nunziata, a Democratic and Republican aide who previously advised the Senate Judiciary Committee. background checks and even Senate confirmation itself via mass recess appointments, made by …

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