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International chess body announces proposed changes to FIDE Circuit 2025 regulations
1 day, 2 hours ago

International chess body announces proposed changes to FIDE Circuit 2025 regulations

The Hindu  

The International Chess Federation announced on Sunday that it is planning several changes to the FIDE Circuit 2025 Regulations. “These changes are designed to create a more balanced and competitive system for awarding FIDE Circuit points, ensuring that players are fairly rewarded for their performance in high-quality tournaments,” reads the FIDE release. Changes to the Number of Players Eligible for …

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Breastfeeding and breast cancer: A natural defense you should know about
1 day, 14 hours ago

Breastfeeding and breast cancer: A natural defense you should know about

India Today  

Breastfeeding not only nourishes your baby but also offers powerful health benefits for the mother, including reducing the risk of breast cancer. Studies show that breastfeeding lowers breast cancer risk by reducing exposure to estrogen and promoting beneficial changes in breast tissue. Hormonal Changes: Breastfeeding reduces lifetime exposure to hormones like estrogen, which can promote the growth of certain types …

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Some of the most important law changes taking effect on 1 January 2025
1 day, 14 hours ago

Some of the most important law changes taking effect on 1 January 2025

NL Times  

At the start of every year, the Dutch government implements law changes. As the government was in the process of changing hands for the first half of the year, the new Cabinet only took office in early July, there are not many big changes taking effect on January 1. The Netherlands is getting an extra income tax bracket next year. …

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H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals
1 day, 21 hours ago

H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals

India Today  

In encouraging news for Indian techies, the outgoing Joe Biden administration in the United States has announced reforms to the popular H-1B visa programme. Skilled Indian workers, who make up a significant chunk of the H-1B visa applicants every year, are expected to benefit from the visa overhaul. Here are the benefits of the new H-1B rules Flexibility The new …

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ISL 2024-25: Kerala Blasters shutting door on past, looking ahead to brighter days as it hosts Mohammedan SC
1 day, 23 hours ago

ISL 2024-25: Kerala Blasters shutting door on past, looking ahead to brighter days as it hosts Mohammedan SC

The Hindu  

Forget the past, look ahead positively. Purushothaman gave as he took over the reins of Kerala Blasters as its interim head coach after the recent sacking of Swedish gaffer Mikael Stahre. After losing six of their last seven games, the Blasters play bottom-placed Mohammedan SC in the ISL at the Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday, a match that offers …

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What changes should small businesses be aware of for 2025?
1 day, 23 hours ago

What changes should small businesses be aware of for 2025?

Associated Press  

For small businesses, the biggest change in the new year will be the arrival of a presumably more business-friendly administration in Washington. Among them: changes to state-level overtime and minimum wage rules, the delayed federal FinCEN registration, taxes on payments from third-party providers like Venmo and PayPal, and anything that might affect inflation, including tariffs. “What we’ve seen for the …

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Inheritance tax raid up by £600MILLION - as they are set to exceed £8billion by end of financial year
2 days, 13 hours ago

Inheritance tax raid up by £600MILLION - as they are set to exceed £8billion by end of financial year

Daily Mail  

Bereaved families paid a staggering £5.7billion in inheritance tax in just eight months of this year. The year-on-year increase means inheritance tax bills look likely to exceed £8billion this financial year. Families paid £7.6billion in inheritance tax in the last financial year, up from £7.1billion the year before. A series of changes announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves …

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Law changes that will hit Dutch wallets in 2025
2 days, 14 hours ago

Law changes that will hit Dutch wallets in 2025

NL Times  

At the start of every year, the Dutch government implements law changes. Anyone earning over 75,518 euros per year pays the high rate of 49.5 percent, while anyone earning less pays 36.97 percent. In between there will be a middle bracket for people earning between 38,089 and 75,518 euros per year, with an income tax rate of 37.48 percent. In …

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Australia drop squad bombshell, make a few changes for final two Tests against India; bring in Sam Konstas
3 days, 14 hours ago

Australia drop squad bombshell, make a few changes for final two Tests against India; bring in Sam Konstas

India TV News  

Australia have axed three-Test-old opener, Nathan McSweeney, after no show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series against India in a ruthless call. McSweeney failed to cross 10 in five of the six innings he played in the first three Tests against India in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane was left out for the 19-year-old New South Wales opening batter, Sam Konstas, who …

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Dozens of laws and rule changes take effect in the Netherlands on 1 January 2025
3 days, 14 hours ago

Dozens of laws and rule changes take effect in the Netherlands on 1 January 2025

NL Times  

At the start of every year, the Dutch government implements a series of legal changes, regulatory adjustments, and adapted rules. Anyone earning over 75,518 euros per year pays the high rate of 49.5 percent, while anyone earning less pays 36.97 percent. In between there will be a middle bracket for people earning between 38,089 and 75,518 euros per year, with …

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Google layoffs: CEO Sundar Pichai announces 10 per cent job cuts, says it is to boost efficiency
Top News
3 days, 14 hours ago

Google layoffs: CEO Sundar Pichai announces 10 per cent job cuts, says it is to boost efficiency

India Today  

In a significant development at Google, CEO Sundar Pichai has announced a reduction of 10 per cent in management and vice president-level roles. According to two individuals familiar with the matter, Pichai stated that Google has implemented changes over the past few years to streamline operations and improve efficiency, as per the report. The recent changes emphasise Google’s ongoing efforts …

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Scientists discover the key cause of dyslexia - reveal why parents CAN pass it children
3 days, 21 hours ago

Scientists discover the key cause of dyslexia - reveal why parents CAN pass it children

Daily Mail  

Scientists have revealed the key causes of dyslexia — and how it may shrink parts of the brain. It's estimated that up to one in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of dyslexia, according to the NHS Researchers then used information extracted from the UK Biobank — a collection of health data from 30,000 people, including medical …

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Scandals, some changes in public perception highlighted the year for sports betting
4 days, 3 hours ago

Scandals, some changes in public perception highlighted the year for sports betting

Associated Press  

In the six years since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to offer sports betting, each successive year has set a record for the amount of money wagered legally. I think it’s opening people’s eyes that the legalization of sports betting in the U.S. wasn’t going to be the exception to the problems that come with sports …

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iPhone 17 Pro design details leaked online, will Apple make changes to it?
4 days, 14 hours ago

iPhone 17 Pro design details leaked online, will Apple make changes to it?

India Today  

Recent rumours about the iPhone 17 Pro's camera design have sparked a lot of debate online, and according to a leaker with a mixed track record when it comes to Apple leaks, the horizontal camera layout isn't happening. In a recent post on Weibo, Instant Digital shared that their source confirmed the iPhone 17 Pro’s three-camera setup will remain in …

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EU asks Apple to make more changes to the way iOS works
4 days, 14 hours ago

EU asks Apple to make more changes to the way iOS works

India Today  

Apple has already made big changes to how iOS works in Europe due to the Digital Markets Act. The EU is asking Apple to make iOS work better with other platforms and to share features and technologies that are currently exclusive to Apple. The document also mentions that features like AirPlay and AirDrop should be open to devices that aren’t …

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Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill
54 years, 11 months ago

Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill

Wired  

The US Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday after congressional leaders earlier this month stripped the bill of provisions designed to safeguard against excessive government surveillance. The Senate’s 85–14 vote cements a major expansion of a controversial US surveillance program, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Legal experts began issuing warnings last winter over Congress’s …

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Waspi women’s fury as Starmer says they knew about pension change
4 days, 19 hours ago

Waspi women’s fury as Starmer says they knew about pension change

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. that 90 per cent of those impacted knew about the changes that were taking place.” …

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From new limits to new features: All changes made in UPI in 2024
4 days, 22 hours ago

From new limits to new features: All changes made in UPI in 2024

India TV News  

The number of people making online payments through UPI is growing rapidly, doubling during the day and quadrupling at night. According to NPCI data released in November, there were approximately 15.48 million UPI transactions, amounting to an impressive Rs 21.55 lakh crore. Previously capped at Rs 5,000, the new daily limit is now Rs 10,000, allowing these users to conduct …

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How much will the 10 most popular new cars cost to tax next year thanks to Labour changes?
5 days, 8 hours ago

How much will the 10 most popular new cars cost to tax next year thanks to Labour changes?

Daily Mail  

Car tax changes introduced in April will see the cost of first-year Vehicle Excise Duty for all new petrol and diesel models double, stinging the most polluting cars with an annual charge as high as £5,490. INCREASE IN VED FIRST-YEAR 'SHOWROOM TAX' RATES FOR NEW CARS FROM 1 APRIL 2025 CO2 Petrol & diesel cars now Petrol & diesel cars …

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What are the major changes to be made by NTA from next year? Details here
5 days, 14 hours ago

What are the major changes to be made by NTA from next year? Details here

India TV News  

The National Testing Agency is set to undergo a significant transformation from next year onwards. According to the announcement made by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, NTA will now focus exclusively on conducting higher education entrance exams, including NEET-UG 2025, CUET-UG 2025, and UGC NET 2025. Panel suggests multi-level exam format The high-level committee suggested a multi-level exam format for …

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Gov. Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana
5 days, 14 hours ago

Gov. Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday as the H5N1 bird flu virus moved from the Central Valley to Southern California dairy herds, while federal officials confirmed the first U.S. case of severe illness in a hospitalized Louisiana patient — a concerning development as the virus continues to spread throughout the nation via migrating birds. “These additional laboratory investigations …

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Live updates: Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Madison, Wisconsin
54 years, 11 months ago

Live updates: Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Madison, Wisconsin

CNN  

To help thwart potential school violence, students and staff need to beware of certain warning signs – and feel comfortable reporting them. But “the general public, they really don’t know what to look for,” said former FBI special agent and profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole, who has studied school shootings for more than 20 years. “We’re still seeing significant changes, but …

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December 17, 2024, Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting news
Top News
54 years, 11 months ago

December 17, 2024, Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting news

CNN  

To help thwart potential school violence, students and staff need to beware of certain warning signs – and feel comfortable reporting them. But “the general public, they really don’t know what to look for,” said former FBI special agent and profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole, who has studied school shootings for more than 20 years. “We’re still seeing significant changes, but …

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Will the Fed keep cutting in 2025?
6 days, 11 hours ago

Will the Fed keep cutting in 2025?

Live Mint  

Investors see an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week as all but certain. Approaching neutral This week’s meeting is likely to deepen debates on two issues that could define where rates go over the next year: the location of the “neutral" rate of interest and the potential for policy changes by President-elect Donald Trump. “It looks like you’ve …

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