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1 day, 9 hours ago

Trump's threat to merge Canada with US a distraction from high tariffs: Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday said that Donald Trump's suggestion of Canada becoming the United States' 51st province is to merely distract everyone from the "negative impacts" of President-elect's proposed hike in tariffs. Referring to Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, Trudeau told American business leaders that the economic move will be counter-productive for both …

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5 days, 9 hours ago

Night owl or early bird? Here's how your inner clock impacts your health

NPR

Night owl or early bird? Science journalist Lynne Peeples says the body's circadian rhythms are sensitive to many different types of changes — but especially to sunlight. Sponsor Message Peeples says she quickly lost sense of time, and began suffering from clumsiness and brain fog: "I think day seven or eight, I was just dropping everything and super uncoordinated." Peeples …

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5 days, 9 hours ago

From oceans to organs: The growing danger of microplastics revealed

India Today

A new review published in the journal Science has sounded the alarm on the rising dangers of microplastics, two decades after the term was first introduced. The study offers an in-depth look at the sources of microplastics, their widespread presence, and their troubling impacts on ecosystems and human health. Primary microplastics are manufactured for specific uses, such as in cosmetics …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Good sitting vs bad sitting: What's the difference and how it impacts brain health

India Today

How you spend your downtime could have a significant impact on your brain health, according to a new study by researchers at the University of South Australia. Good Sitting vs. Bad Sitting Activities like reading, listening to music, crafting, praying, or chatting with friends were found to boost memory and cognitive function. "Even five-minute swaps, like replacing TV time with …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Extreme weather events cost Americans hundreds of billions of dollars this year

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Extreme weather events in 2024 will ultimately cost Americans more than $500 billion in total …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Negative impacts from US tariff move stressed

China Daily

Shipping containers are shown at the Terminal 1 Container Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington, California, US, October 17, 2024. In an interview with China Media Group, Clark emphasized the critical role trade plays, not only for the region but also for the broader US economy, with nearly 3.1 million jobs nationwide tied to the Los Angeles …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

ITR filing: How the new tax regime impacts your taxes – 6 key things to know

Live Mint

Taxpayers are required to pay their income tax as per the New Tax Regime from FY 2023-24 onwards after it became the default regime. Notably, the new tax regime enables you to compute income tax at a relatively lower slab rate, but in return, you must forgo most of the exemptions that are offered against your investments. For instance, under …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Broken’: Domestic violence impacts women, children in Gaza

Al Jazeera

As Israel continues its relentless bombardment of Gaza, cases of domestic violence have rocketed. “I felt broken,” Samar says, worried the neighbours will think she is to blame – that her husband shouts so much because she is a bad wife. I hope he is in a good mood.” ‘The war did this to us’ Later on, Samar’s husband, Karim …

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American Airlines stock slides 1.9% after technical glitch briefly impacts flight operations on Christmas Eve

Live Mint

American Airlines' shares were down 1.9 per cent in early trading on Tuesday, December 24, after the carrier briefly grounded all its flights in the US due to an unspecified technical issue. American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday due to a technical issu e just as the Christmas travel season kicks into overdrive and winter weather is threatening more …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

How global warming smashed all safety barriers in 2024

Live Mint

New Delhi: How do we feel the effects of climate change in our everyday lives? “People just get on with their lives, and that’s not nice", she says, putting the onus of this forgetfulness on the fact that in India, we tend to focus on “seasonal climate conversations"—like heat waves during summer, and floods during the monsoon. “It’s almost inevitable …

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Switzerland withdraws India's 'most favoured nation' status: 2 key impacts

India Today

Switzerland has withdrawn the most Favoured Nation status for India under their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, effective January 2025. This move stems from a 2023 Indian Supreme Court ruling involving Nestlé, a Swiss multinational, which clarified that MFN benefits under the treaty are not automatically triggered without proper notification by Indian authorities. Indian businesses must prepare for increased tax liabilities …

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4 weeks ago

US confirms drone sightings at air base in Germany, says 'no impacts to base residents, assets'

Firstpost

Drones were spotted flying over the US air base at Ramstein in Germany in early December, US Air Force spokesperson confirmed on Friday US on Friday confirmed drones were spotted flying over the US air base at Ramstein in Germany in early December. According to Reuters, the US Air Force spokesperson said there were “no impacts to base residents, facilities, …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ipswich residents desperate to know health impacts of 'rotten egg' gas from waste industry

ABC

Before Tracey Butler's daughter comes around with the grandkids, she calls and asks: "What's the smell like today?" "My husband and I have seen kids walk past our house going to school vomiting, and that's from being out in the smell," Ms Butler said. The party's former health spokesperson Ros Bates, said at the time the odours were "unacceptable" and …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Astronomer records an object crash on the Moon with a bright flash. See video

India Today

As Earth witnesses the peak of the Geminid meteor shower with up to 120 meteors per hour streaking through the sky, a fascinating event has unfolded on our celestial neighbour, the Moon. Daichi Fujii, curator of the Hiratsuka City Museum in Japan, has been meticulously recording meteor impacts on the Moon using high-speed cameras. "There was another lunar impact flash …

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OpenAI hit by outage after ‘technical issue’ impacts Meta social media apps

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy OpenAI said its services have been affected by an outage, hours after Meta …

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1 month ago

Readers have different brains. Here's the science behind how reading impacts society

India Today

Reading isn’t just a skill—it’s a brain game! Yet, reading for fun and not for learning is a severely declining habit today -- half of UK adults admit they don’t read regularly and 24% of young people claim they’ve never been readers. Research by Mikael Roll, published in Neuroimage, shows that people who are great at reading actually have unique …

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1 month ago

Xi Story: Small projects with big impacts

China Daily

Juncao expert Chen Kehua and a local technician check bags of mycelium at Central African Institute of Agronomic Research in Bangui, the Central African Republic, Feb 6, 2024. With Xi affirming that China is ready to launch more such projects, the positive effects are set to continue in Peru, where people endearingly refer to the Chinese people as "paisano," a …

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1 month ago

SPPU’s 125th convocation ceremony: Mitigate, manage impacts of climate change is the need of the hour, says Saraswat

Hindustan Times

Pune: Vijay Kumar Saraswat, Member of NITI Aayog and chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, said that the state-of-the-art research facilities at Savitribai Phule Pune University and the able guidance of its faculty will guide young minds and prepare them to participate in future global and national endeavours. NITI Aayog member and JNU chancellor Vijay Kumar Saraswat said the state-of-the-art research …

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1 month ago

Scientists puzzled by asteroids that hit Earth 35 million years ago and seemingly left no climate impacts

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Researchers say they are surprised to discover that two massive asteroids …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Strategic impacts of India's biotech revolution on global pharma

Hindustan Times

For decades, strategists and futurists envisioned a 21st-century revolution fuelled by biological and health technologies. With a strong foundation in research, innovation, and government support, India’s biotechnology sector has emerged as a critical player on the global stage. This shift towards self-reliance through biotechnology will significantly reduce India’s vulnerability to global supply chain disruptions and enhance its health security. These …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Layoffs Bloodbath In Big Tech Impacts 150,000 Jobs In 2024 As Industry Suffers: Report

ABP News

The tech industry in 2024 has undergone a major wave of layoffs, with big players in the sector trimming their workforces to streamline their operations. About 150,000 employees have lost their jobs across major firms such as Tesla, Cisco, Microsoft, SAP, and Intel, a report by The Times of India revealed. Intel The tech giant announced that it will trim …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Arctic blast impacts millions as ‘dangerously cold’ streak invades US

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Many areas across the northern tier will start …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Major rule changes from December 1, 2024: Key impacts on households and finances

India Today

Starting December 1, 2024, several rule changes are set to impact daily life and finances for households across the country. Here’s what to expect: LPG CYLINDER PRICE ADJUSTMENTS Monthly revisions to LPG cylinder prices by oil marketing companies could see changes in domestic rates. Consumer Credit Policy Updates Banks are introducing changes in credit card fees and reward structures. For …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Forecasters face backlash over latest named storm: BBC weatherman says Met Office naming system is 'counter-productive and causes unnecessary worry' after Storm Conall had 'no impact'

Daily Mail

A top BBC meteorologist has claimed storm naming can be 'counter productive' after Storm Conall swept through Britain with only a single yellow rain warning. ‘That’s certainly been the case with Storm Conall, which slid across the south of the UK to the Netherlands with just a glancing blow of up to 30mm of rain for some southern counties.’ But …

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Trump's threat to merge Canada with US a distraction from high tariffs: Trudeau

Night owl or early bird? Here's how your inner clock impacts your health

From oceans to organs: The growing danger of microplastics revealed

Good sitting vs bad sitting: What's the difference and how it impacts brain health

Extreme weather events cost Americans hundreds of billions of dollars this year

Negative impacts from US tariff move stressed

ITR filing: How the new tax regime impacts your taxes – 6 key things to know

‘Broken’: Domestic violence impacts women, children in Gaza

American Airlines stock slides 1.9% after technical glitch briefly impacts flight operations on Christmas Eve

How global warming smashed all safety barriers in 2024

Switzerland withdraws India's 'most favoured nation' status: 2 key impacts

US confirms drone sightings at air base in Germany, says 'no impacts to base residents, assets'

Ipswich residents desperate to know health impacts of 'rotten egg' gas from waste industry

Astronomer records an object crash on the Moon with a bright flash. See video

OpenAI hit by outage after ‘technical issue’ impacts Meta social media apps

Readers have different brains. Here's the science behind how reading impacts society

Xi Story: Small projects with big impacts

SPPU’s 125th convocation ceremony: Mitigate, manage impacts of climate change is the need of the hour, says Saraswat

Scientists puzzled by asteroids that hit Earth 35 million years ago and seemingly left no climate impacts

Strategic impacts of India's biotech revolution on global pharma

Layoffs Bloodbath In Big Tech Impacts 150,000 Jobs In 2024 As Industry Suffers: Report

Arctic blast impacts millions as ‘dangerously cold’ streak invades US

Major rule changes from December 1, 2024: Key impacts on households and finances

Forecasters face backlash over latest named storm: BBC weatherman says Met Office naming system is 'counter-productive and causes unnecessary worry' after Storm Conall had 'no impact'